The Naked Punt NRL Footy Show

13/07/2024

G'day, it's HandsomeHarold the Great Dane here again. Now, before I dive into this whole Vodafone Australia drama, I've got some exciting news. I'm about to launch my very own livestream show for dogs called "Paws & Play TV." Yep, you heard it right! This show is gonna be all about tips and tricks for your furry mates, live fetch games, and even a segment on the best spots to take a nap. But here's the kicker—I need some sponsors to pay my food bills. Big dog, big appetite, you know how it is. 🐕‍🦺

So, back to this internet fiasco that's chewing up my precious time. It's the 30th of June, and Vodafone decides to ring Maxy with their end-of-year sales pitch. Maxy, being the tech enthusiast nerd he is, gets all excited about new phones and FTTH (Fibre To The Home). He's dreaming of broadcasting my new show in glorious 4K, while I'm just dreaming of a game of fetch that doesn’t get interrupted.

Last Friday, the NBN tech arrives, spends five hours setting things up, and then tells Maxy we should be seeing around 240Mbps in a couple of days. Sweet as, right? Wrong! By the time the tech leaves, we’re only getting 100Mbps download and 20Mbps upload. It's like promising a juicy steak and serving up a bowl of plain old kibble.

Yesterday, our internet starts dropping out more than a beach ball at a dog park. Maxy tries the online chat system, but it's a dog's breakfast—two hours and multiple dropouts. So, he resorts to the phone. After another two hours, they remotely update our router. "You should be getting 240Mbps," they say. Yeah, and I should be getting gourmet treats every day, but let's be real.

Today Maxys, fed up, takes to Twitter at 12:59 PM:
"Hi - received a message this morning to thank me for my (over 3 hours trying to fix) call (multiple disconnects) yesterday to say that 'the service is operational AND being monitored to 13/07/00:34AM SR:3-#########XX.

' Yeah yeah nahhhhh." he says crankily

He adds a speed test result showing our snail-paced internet. "Sold and told speed is FTTH and expect at least 200mbps (we are about to launch a livestream show and want the bandwidth as sold).

He states the service IS technically 'OPERATIONAL' but so is a car driving with four flat tyres."!

Vodafone replies at 1:10 PM:
"Hi there, thanks for your message. We'll get back to you shortly."

Sure, and I'll catch a frisbee on the first throw.

By 2:50 PM, Maxy's patience is thinner than a wafer:
"2 hours so far......" 🦗🦗🦗

At 3:14 PM, he tries again:
"Hello."

Vodafone snaps back:
"Thanks for sending us a DM, Scott. Enter your details into the secure form below and we'll bring up your account to look at those NBN speeds for you."
(Link included, because of course.)

Maxy fills it out:
"done."

Then at 3:20 PM, he follows up:
"hello - just checking you received?"

And then... nothing. Zip. Nada.

Meanwhile, I'm here, my squeaky toy looking lonelier than a dog in a thunderstorm, and my leash just begging for a walk. But Maxy’s too busy wrangling with Vodafone to give me the time of day.

So, mates, if you see Maxy still glued to his phone or frantically tweeting, send some good vibes our way. And hey, if you know any sponsors who'd be keen to support "Paws & Play TV," let them know this Great Dane's got a show that'll make tails wag and bellies rumble.

Cheers, Harold the Great Dane. Over and out!

10/05/2023

Five years. Over 120 shows. Countless laughs. But like all great performances, it's time for our final curtain call. As we flick off the studio lights one last time, we want to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who has been part of The Naked Punt NRL Footy Show journey.

To our incredible hosts, whose wit and banter brought joy and laughter into our lives every week, thank you. To our amazing guests, who shared their stories and insights, thank you. And most importantly, to our viewers, who have been with us through every high tackle and try, every joke and jest, thank you.

In a world now dominated by TikTok dances and quick-fire content, it feels like our kind of raw, authentic, and 'taking the p**s out of ourselves' conversation has become a tad irrelevant. But let it be known, we wouldn't change a thing. We're proud of the show we created, the community we built, and the memories we made.

As we hang up our boots, we bid you adieu. Here's to the past, the present, and whatever the future holds. Thank you, and goodnight."

03/05/2023

G'day, you legends! 🦘 We've got a bit of a bummer to share - there won't be a Naked Punt NRL Footy Show this week. 😢 Why, you ask? Well, Benny's on nappy duty 🍼, Brettie's out chasing fishies 🎣, and Matty and Laura are soaking up the Goldie vibes at the AFS stand 🏄‍♂️. Our snazzy studio might be pretty high tech, but it still needs a button-pushing producer to make the magic happen. So, stay tuned, and we'll be back with more footy fun soon! 🏉🎉

PS - and Vic was so keen to grandstand the Bulldogs after their mighty win against the poor Dragons. :)

04/04/2023

Join us tonight live from The Big Dog Studio Sydney to talk about all the week's NRL Footy.

The brief: 1 hour to create an exhilarating and vivid promotional poster for this week's Footy Show (livestream every Wed night) capturing the excitement and energy of the upcoming matches in a striking, larger-than-life design.

This composite image combines some generated AI images with post-production.

I'm not 100% happy with my masking and layer compositing but the challenge was to see what could be created in the time.

28/03/2023

This was just sent through as a suggestion for this week's Show.

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16/03/2023

Naked Punt Community - Beyond Blue

At the Naked Punt, we understand how important it is to use appropriate language when discussing mental health and tonight we're proud to announce our new business support for Beyond Blue to support mental health in the workplace.

We believe that mental health is just as important as physical health, and we want to do our part to help break down the stigma surrounding mental health conditions.

Through our support, we will be donating to Beyond Blue to support their programs and initiatives aimed at promoting mental health and well-being in the workplace.

If you'd like to join us in supporting this important cause, then please visit our donation page

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Every donation helps and makes a significant impact to mental health in Australia, so thank you for your generosity.
Together, we can help make a positive difference in the lives of those who are experiencing/or affected by mental health issues.

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