Shiva Blast

20 songs entered the arena and after your votes, 6 songs join Coaches Nathan and Mark in the ring for the Shiva Song Contest Final. Could we have a first time champion? Will a previous victor rise again? Could Mark Santillo cause a rip in the universe by winning a trophy named after himself? All things are possible! Rank your favourite songs in the form below (3 points for your favourite, 2 for 2nd and so on) and next week this year's winner of the Mark Santillo Trophy of Musical Excellence will be revealed! Voting form: https://forms.gle/pvKpfUfoM54K6jiAA If you're entertained by the amazing efforts of our contributors, consider sending a donation to our Song Contest fundraiser for Fight MND. Even a dollar will make a difference. Let's get to $1500! Fundraiser link: https://www.mycause.com.au/p/346915/2024-shiva-song-contest-fundraiser?popup=1

9 coaches contested Heat 1 of the 2024 Shiva Song Contest, but with a late entrant we're stuffing it in for Heat 2 with 11 more songs to compete for the title. Heat 2 features Coaches Mark & Jasmine, Matthew (Wright), Matthew (McDonald), Matthew (Jones), Mark (Krunchie), Tim, Seags, BennyMacca, Daniel (Again) and Dunny. Remember to vote for your 3 favourites in Heat 1 here: https://forms.gle/daB5MUi7Dv7NsSXX7 Voting link is below to send 3 coaches through to the final (plus you'll find out who the Commissioner has put straight through!). Vote here: https://forms.gle/wxvhKSa4oa3mtS1t9 If you're entertained by the amazing efforts of our contributors, consider sending a donation to our Song Contest fundraiser for Fight MND. Even a dollar will make a difference, there's zero expectation! Fundraiser link: https://www.mycause.com.au/p/346915/2024-shiva-song-contest-fundraiser?popup=1

The Shiva Song Contest is back for 2024 and 19 entries are vying for your votes and the Mark Santillo Trophy of Musical Excellence. Heat 1 features the talents of Coaches John, Heff, Damon, Alex, Gary, Bacon, Odin, Daniel and Nathan. Voting link is below to send 3 coaches through to the final (plus you'll find out who BennyMacca has put straight through!). Vote here: https://forms.gle/daB5MUi7Dv7NsSXX7 If you're entertained by the amazing efforts of our contributors, consider sending a donation to our Song Contest fundraiser for Fight MND. Even a dollar will make a difference, there's zero expectation! Fundraiser link: https://www.mycause.com.au/p/346915/2024-shiva-song-contest-fundraiser?popup=1

The byes are here and Shiva lays dormant for a month, but there's plenty to reflect upon after the first 11 rounds of the season. Plus, there's a Song Contest to prepare for and co-hosts to put into uncomfortable positions so what better reason to tune into the latest SHIVA BLAST! Song contest submissions by Monday June 3 Shiva Knockout bracket available at https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1dS_KC_sS2cBiIHn29Dd-0PQmFzNeCbag6YRMYvGR_yU Join the Shiva discord here: https://discord.gg/4h9EPdaYbu

With the byes (and next positional changes) on the way, things are tense. There's revelations to be had this week on the podcast and the Statman is put to the test like never before. We're putting the callout to you to enter into the upcoming Shiva Song Contest and suggest a worthy cause for our fundraising so get in touch. After all, this is your SHIVA BLAST! Song contest submissions by Monday June 3 Shiva Knockout bracket available at https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1dS_KC_sS2cBiIHn29Dd-0PQmFzNeCbag6YRMYvGR_yU Join the Shiva discord here: https://discord.gg/4h9EPdaYbu

You know it's been an interesting week when the Commish has had to boot someone from the comp, but we're here to tell you that no matter what your win/loss record is looking like at the moment, there's always SOMETHING to fight for in Shiva. There's Stat Offs, songs and spontaneity aplenty in the latest SHIVA BLAST! Song contest submissions by Monday June 3 Shiva Knockout bracket available at https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1dS_KC_sS2cBiIHn29Dd-0PQmFzNeCbag6YRMYvGR_yU Join the Shiva discord here: https://discord.gg/4h9EPdaYbu

It was a round of pleasure and pain in equal measure, so on this week's podcast we've tried to tip into the pleasure side with the return of our favourite international correspondent Coach Seags. Meanwhile, our cashmere covered Statsman is riding high after a huge week and there's been a bloodbath amongst our highest seeded knockout contestants. It's a big episode of the SHIVA BLAST! Song contest submissions by Monday June 3 Shiva Knockout bracket available at https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1dS_KC_sS2cBiIHn29Dd-0PQmFzNeCbag6YRMYvGR_yU Join the Shiva discord here: https://discord.gg/4h9EPdaYbu

Whether you're making enemies on podcasts, finding rivals within your leagues or going toe to toe with a knockout opponent, there's both incredible and heartbreaking stories continuing to emerge from right across Shiva. On this week's episode we find new pod un-friends, set a date for the new Shiva Song Contest and Coach Bacon is put to the test in the Stat Off against first time contributor Coach Brett. It's the new SHIVA BLAST! Join the discord channel here: https://discord.gg/4h9EPdaYbu Follow along with the knockout competition here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1dS_KC_sS2cBiIHn29Dd-0PQmFzNeCbag6YRMYvGR_yU

We've hit our first big turning point of the Shiva season. Mini-byes done, DPP's in and now the Knockout competition is here. There's plenty of news and upon BennyMacca's return both he and Bacon draw lines in the sand, there's beefing afoot on the SHIVA BLAST! Join the Shiva discord here: https://discord.gg/4h9EPdaYbu And view the full Shiva knockout bracket here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1dS_KC_sS2cBiIHn29Dd-0PQmFzNeCbag6YRMYvGR_yU

Some rounds are just tougher than others and Round 5 had plenty to throw at us. Awful scores from high draft picks, injuries, subs, the works. The good news? A couple of remarkable coaches are putting their name up in lights and no BennyMacca. Welcome to Coach Seags! It’s time to SHIVA BLAST!

Need some Shiva inspiration this week? How about a hearty public Shiva Blast from a slightly edited Hill conversation with the ex-Commissioner. Or how about an almighty scoring turnaround that we can all aspire to. You'll get both of those things and more on this week's SHIVA BLAST!

3 Weeks. It’s long enough to get an idea of how our season is shaping up, but still early enough to be able to enact some change so where do you sit after 3? We've got the bigger score of the year to date, explore premiership hangovers and go under the spotlight ourselves on the latest edition of the SHIVA BLAST!

Tempers have flared early in the Shiva season after a rough Round 2, but despite the bad luck for some, other coaches have thrived. Coach Bacon is back with some immaculate stats which is good, because after listening to Coach BennyMacca you might question the level of podcast quality you're receiving as you tune into the latest SHIVA BLAST! Join the Shiva discord here: https://discord.gg/4h9EPdaYbu

We're officially underway and no matter what your result was from Round 1 remember, it's only 1 game. Coach Bacon (Marc Lissner) has blessed us with statistics and his presence as we award our first Round Winner. We take our first look at the ADP (Average Draft Position) data and lament Bevo's subs in your latest SHIVA BLAST! Join the Shiva discord here: https://discord.gg/4h9EPdaYbu

The monumentous draft is over with 780 coaches going hammer and tong at the same time. The Romans would be proud. Now our attention turns to Round 1 and the quest for glory and prizes. But beware, DT Shiva is a tricky game and HUGE mistakes have already been made. We cover the best on the latest SHIVA BLAST!

As the DT Shiva registration period draws to a close, the podcast kicks back to life with the return of Coach BennyMacca, competition beef, excitement distraction techniques and more. Subscribe to the podcast on your favourite podcast platform and welcome back the SHIVA BLAST!

The 2024 DT Shiva awaits and step one is registration. Wrap your ear around the new year of the Shiva Blast and get yourselves sorted.

The 2023 DT Shiva has been run and won and with the return of the Shiva Blast, we take a moment to reflect on those coaches who climbed the summit this year. But in 2024 a new era looms and Commissioner Adams and BennyMacca unveil some of the floated changes to this iconic competition in the latest revival of the SHIVA BLAST!

Vale Ultimate Footy Thank you to my Bernie Taupin, Tim Marsh

We're back, just in time for Shiva finals!