The National Curriculum

School is back in session. Join a rotating collection of some of Australian football’s finest brain thinkers in Joey Lynch, Nick Stoll, Nick D'Urbano, and Josh Parish -- as well as some special guests along the way -- for The National Curriculum.

Every week, the TNC crew will look back at the week that was in Australian football and bring you the best analysis and opinion in Australian football. No cow is too sacred, no topic too taboo, or figure too untouchable to be spared the wrath of Good Football Takes™

Sports
Soccer
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TNC's massive FIFA World Cup preview | 14 Novem...
The 2022 FIFA World Cup is here, and The National Curriculum is here with Australia’s most in-depth preview of every team in the tournament.
152 min
27
Sydney derby, Matildas, Socceroos World Cup squ...
Sydney derby, Matildas, Socceroos World Cup squad, Volpato, Arnie's good weekend
146 min
28
Nobody believes in us! | 6 November 2022
Vince Rugari joins Josh, Joey, Nick, Lachie and Teo as TNC adopts a siege mentality!
159 min
29
A TNC Bonus Episode: One-on-one with Celtic FC ...
Joey Lynch goes one-on-one with Celtic FC boss Ange Postecoglou on the Champions League, authenticity and connection in football, and the Socceroos at the 2022 FIFA World Cup
17 min
30
The Best Arse in A-League History | October 30 ...
Joey, Josh, Stoll, D'Urbano, and Yung Boi cast their eyes of round four of the A-League Men, the Fornaroli to Victory rumours, the Socceroos statement on Qatar, and much more
142 min
31
TNC leaves a comment on Perth Glory's Instagram...
Joey, Stoll, D'Urbano and Teo break down all the action and controversies of week three of the A-League Men season, the Women's World Cup draw, and much more
148 min
32
Cap the Tree-Climbing Fish! | 17 October 2022
TNC is struck down by Arzani fever as we delve deep into Round 2 of the A-League Men season and discuss the Matildas' 3-1 win over Denmark.
164 min
33
Here's looking at you, A-Liga | 9 October 2022
Joey, Stoll, and D'Urbano break down every game of the opening round of the A-League Men, as well as all the other major pieces of news in Australian football with some special cameos from Josh and Taryn Heddo
136 min
34
A TNC Bonus Episode: 2022-23 A-League Men Team-...
Joey, Josh, D'Urbano, Stoll, and some special guests break down every team ahead of the A-League Men season, give their tips for the campaign, and drop a few more tidbits along the way
118 min
35
A full discussion of the Australia Cup final | ...
In the wake of the controversy surrounding the Australia Cup final, TNC spends over an hour discussing what it means with the help of PFA co-chief executive Beau Busch. Then, there's everything else in Australian football this week.
154 min
36
A TNC Bonus Episode: One-on-one with Sydney FC ...
Ahead of the 2022-23 A-League Men season, Joey sits down with Sydney FC ALM coach Steve Corica to find out how he's planning on returning the Sky Blues to their powerhouse status
21 min
37
Smoothbrains | 25 September 2022
TNC breaks down the Socceroos final games before the World Cup, Garang Kuol and the Cumdog's chances of getting to Qatar, fantasy A-Liga, the progress of an NSD, and much more..
129 min
38
A TNC Bonus Episode: One-on-one with Football A...
Joey goes one-on-one with Football Australia CEO James Johnson to break his efforts to reform the Australian football landscape
38 min
39
You don't win World Cups in s--- kits | 18 Sept...
As only TNC can, Joey and Stoll break down the Australia Cup, Socceroos squad and kits, A-Liga Women's schedule and ask if you're excited about A-Liga Men's
129 min
40
Canada Calamities, Cupsets, and Channel Reshuff...
Joey, Josh, D'Urbano, and Taryn go in-depth about the Matildas and the future of Tony Gustavsson, Magic of the Australia Cup, the A-Leagues' new broadcast deal, and much more!
133 min
41
Nick D'Billboard and Matters of Matildas Utilis...
Joey Lynch, Josh Parish, and Nick D'Urbano talk the Matildas ongoing woes, Magic of the Australia Cup, A-Liga Marquees and Youth, and much more
133 min
42
TNC Writes for the Sydney Papers | 28 August 2022
Joey holds down the fort as Nick Stoll, Teo Pellizerri, Nick D'Urbano and special guest Vince Rugari all jump on board to discuss Australia Cup, Socceroos, Matildas, Ange in the UCL and more!
145 min
43
A very nice chat between the two best TNC hosts...
Magic Australia Cup, Tragic Brisbane Roar
110 min
44
TNC Visits the Altona Nudist Beach | 14 August...
Joey, D'Urbano, Teo, Taryn, and Josh talk Young Matildas at the U20 WWC, Kerr's Ballon d'Or nom, Australia Cup, NPL and NSL, and much more
148 min
45
Chief Football Officers in Disguise | 7 August ...
Stoll, D'Urbano, and Joey break down Ernie Merrick's appointment as Chief Football Officer, talk Australia Cup, junior national teams and more
110 min
46
A TNC Bonus Episode: One on one with Nani
In a special edition of TNC, Joey Lynch sits down with new Melbourne Victory signing Nani
20 min
47
Farting and Laughing | 31 July 2022
Josh, Joey and D'Urbano talk Australia Cup, A-League fixtures, stadium promises, and dressing-room flatulence.
127 min
48
The Ring In Special | 24 July 2022
Left on his lonesome, Nick calls in Ben Smith and Lachie Flanigan to talk Premier League Tours, Australia Cup, Sherrin bans and more!
150 min
49
TNC Holds A Sherrin | 17 July 2022
Josh, Joey, Nick and the returning Teo Pellizzeri talk Man United, Australia Cup, marquees, A-Liga transfers and more!
128 min
50
Nani State of Mind | 10 July 2022
It's deep in the offseason, and Joey and Josh - and later, Nick D'Urbano - are the last podcasters left standing. No ticker!
153 min