2 Guys 1 Cup: Round 5, 2026
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In this emotionally charged episode of 'Everyone Relax', hosts Charlie Clausen and Matt Stewart dive deep into the collective trauma of being St Kilda supporters in 2026, a season marked by near-misses, media scorn, and psychological exhaustion. They reflect on the club’s ongoing struggle to break its long-standing drought, the frustration of fading in the second half of games, and the intense scrutiny from the mainstream media, which they describe as a 'kicking down' of a team already hanging on by its fingertips. The conversation evolves into a broader meditation on Australian sporting culture—how fans are celebrated only when their teams succeed, and how clubs like St Kilda are unfairly maligned despite their resilience. They also explore the absurdity of media narratives, the irony of being judged on a single season after a 75% roster turnover, and the emotional toll of supporting a team that’s perpetually on the brink. The episode culminates in a darkly comedic yet poignant reflection on the club’s identity, the power of fan communities, and the hope that one day, the Saints might finally be allowed to win without being punished for daring to try.
Supporting St Kilda is a form of endurance sport—resilience is the true badge of honor.
The media’s vitriol toward St Kilda is not just criticism but a cultural punishment for daring to rise.
Fading in the second half may be less about fitness and more about psychological fear of failure.
Fan communities like the Saints chat provide emotional sanctuary in a world that often dismisses their pain.
The club’s rebuild is being judged too harshly—no team gels instantly, especially after a 75% roster turnover.
…and 3 more takeaways available in PodZeus
The Saints Therapy Session: A Support Group for the Perpetually Heartbroken
“It is really helpful to have. I think it's why I like listening to Unplugged podcasts as well and this podcast because it's hard during a tough week to hear people who don't give a shit talking about the Saints.”
The Media’s Cruelty: Why We’re the Punching Bag
“You're wanting us to fall. It really has the feel of they think we're getting a bit uppity.”
The Fade Out Paradox: Fitness or Fear?
“It just feels like the opposite of what Collingwood was doing a couple of years ago. What Carlton is stuck in at the moment.”
The Jack Billings Podcast: A Tribute to the Forgotten Icing Player
In a moment of levity, the hosts launch a mock podcast dedicated to Jack Billings, a player they believe was never meant to be a leader but was forced into the spotlight. They lament how good players like Billings, Seb Ross, and Jaron Geary were lost in a decade of stagnation.
The Unfair Double Standard: When Defense Is 'Brave' for Collingwood, But 'Cowardly' for St Kilda
“It's like the kind of game we play when we don't have any good players on the field. And then I read the next day it's like brave, gallant Collingwood...”
“What if this is the first moment this umpire realises he has, like, some kind of mental illness where he's hearing voices?”
“It's like that friend of yours who did a start-up and is now a multimillionaire and just can't hang out with you because he can only hang out with other multimillionaires.”
“You're wanting us to fall. It really has the feel of they think we're getting a bit uppity.”
Hosts
St Kilda Football Club
organization
Charlie Clausen
person
Matt Stewart
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Ross Lyon
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Goxie
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Hawthorn Football Club
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Chris Fagan
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Carlton Football Club
organization
Jack Billings
person
Sydney Swans
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TOFOP: Gruen from Gruen
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WILOSOPHY: Dave Hughes - Everything Is Funny, Nothing Matters
Everyone Relax • 1h 23m • 4/8/2026
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