ACC Head G Lane joins Manaia Stewart to rake over the coals of an agonisingly close loss in the first T20 against Australia (0:00. Then the fellas talk code, including the introduction of smart mouthguards to Super Rugby and whether alcohol-free zones are the solution to poor ticket sales (14:19). Finally, the team react to your messages in another rousing round of 'Yours Please' (24:32) and mop up the headlines of the day (26:56). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Feb 21, 2024•29 min
Matt Heath joins Manaia Stewart to preview the 1st T20 against Australia (0:00) and the Mayor of Oamaru striking back against David Warner (8:35). Then the fellas react to being slagged off on right-wing radio (14:18) before talking some Rugba Leeg (17:43) and applying for Silver Ferns Head coach online (24:25). Finally, Manaia presents another 'Half Baked Sports Idea' (27:10). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Feb 20, 2024•33 min
ACC Head G Lane joins Manaia Stewart to recap the inaugural Super Lawn Bowl event held at Mt Eden Bowls Club (0:00), and in the wake of a historic loss for the English cricket team, is Bazball dead? (7:37). Then the fellas react to the news that Will Jordan will miss the entire Super Rugby season (10:11) and break down the NZ Herald's All-Time Crusaders XV (13:57). Finally, the team play out your feedback in another round of 'Yours Please' and mop up the headlines of the day (20:13). See omnystu...
Feb 19, 2024•32 min
ACC Head G Lane joins Manaia Stewart to recap the historic 2nd Test against South Africa (0:00) and the backlash from the ACC's first broadcast on the NZR+ app (11:40). Then the fellas run through the fallout from the first weekend of the NRL's preseason (20:14) before another rousing round of 'Spit or Swallow' (25:16) and 'Yours Please' (28:03) and finally embroil themselves in an international political scandal (35:30). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Feb 18, 2024•38 min
ACC Head G Lane joins Manaia Stewart of a Fridee to set the stakes for a historic Day 4 of the 2nd Test against South Africa including where the money is going and who needs to stand up (0:00). Then the fellas preview the NRL preseason fixtures over the weekend and what things RTS still has to fix in his transition back to Loigue (9:48) and how the ACC could be kicked off the Super Rugby commentary this afternoon (13:07) before mopping up the big headlines of the day (15:30). See omnystudio.com/...
Feb 15, 2024•19 min
ACC Head G Lane joins Manaia Stewart to recap a Valentine's Day collapse by the Black Caps (0:00) before hatching a plan to revitalise the Halberg Awards which were last night for those of you playing at home (13:25). Then the fellas react to the massive financial hole Wellington Rugby is in and whether the ACC could potentially buy the Hurricanes (18:18). Finally, the team get around to an important talkback from a listener regarding the Super Bowl (25:02) and another listener-submitted 'Half-B...
Feb 14, 2024•36 min
ACC Head G Lane joins Manaia Stewart to review an unremarkable Day 1 of the 2nd Test against South Africa (3:21) and the big name announced in the Black Caps T20 Squad to face Australia (6:22). Then the fellas react to the challenge set out by the TAB to run a 'Bronco' and the odds that have been set (9:28). Finally, the team break down the Warriors pre-season team named yesterday (14:11) and are joined by Adam Blair live from Townsville ahead of the NRL All Stars game this Friday (15:58). See o...
Feb 13, 2024•27 min
ACC Head G Lane joins Manaia Stewart to rake over the coals of Super Bowl 58, we're talking your Swifts, your Kelces, your Ushers (0:00). Then, in the wake of Tom Abercrombie's retirement announcement, the fellas look back on the list of records he holds for the Breakers (9:36) before explaining the rule change being brought into Super Rugby to stop the aerial ping-pong (13:13) and reacting to a late off-season NRL scandal (17:28). Finally, the team react to the steroid Olympics and how we can b...
Feb 12, 2024•27 min
ACC Head G Lane joins Manaia Stewart to address allegations of Robin Hood-ing and getting kicked out of a corporate event (0:00) before getting into some last-minute betting odds on the Super Bowl (5:33). Then the fellas preview the Black Caps Test and how we can get Chris' ball back (11:56) before breaking down the viral footage coming out of the Waste Management Open in Phoenix (21:01) and react to the second round of the Six Nations (27:05). Finally, the team react to Barnaby Joyce being foun...
Feb 11, 2024•35 min
ACC Head G Lane joins Manaia Stewart to discuss the massive news about Warriors & Super Rugby games to be screened on free-to-air! (5:23) The fellas then touch on Blue Cards in Football (10:28), injuries in the Black Caps Squad (16:08), and the NBA Trade Deadline. (22:36) Finally, The Agenda's Big Super Bowl Preview with ACC US Correspondent Chris Collins! (27:58) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 08, 2024•42 min
ACC Head G Lane joins Manaia Stewart to review the 1st Test against South Africa including our standings in the World Test Championship and the ICC listing Hadlee as an Aussie (1:15) before ripping into some Super Bowl stats. Then the fellas get around to some of the talkbacks we couldn't get to in yesterday's commentary in another round of "Yours Please" (23:55) before mopping up the headlines of the day (35:07). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Feb 07, 2024•41 min
Kiwi Formula One driver Liam Lawson is back home to celebrate the release of his new doco with Red Bull called 'In The Wings'. G Lane crashed the media screening and cornered Liam to put him through the ACC's infamous '22 In 2' questions... Check out the 'In The Wings' doco HERE! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 07, 2024•13 min
ACC Head G Lane joins Manaia Stewart to review Day 3 of the 1st Test against South Africa, Kane Williamson's ton, and the backlash to our post about it on Social Media (3:38). Then the fellas react to the news that Rassie Erasmus has been named coach of South Africa (13:30) before breaking down the latest innovation in Basketball technology and the Breakers' tough run of luck (19:40). Finally, the team get to your messages in another round of "Yours Please" (29:54) mop up today's headlines (32:1...
Feb 06, 2024•41 min
ACC Head G Lane joins Matt Heath to go over Day 1 of the 1st Test between the Black Caps and South Africa (0:00) before hearing how Faf du Plessis both hates and loves all Kiwis in his new book "FAF Through Fire". Then they review the weekend of Six Nations as Wales slip up after a great first half against Scotland. (13:41) Finally, the fellas share their feelings on the taboo subject of Taylor Swift and the NFL and try to understand why Americans are struggling with the whole thing. (20:29) See...
Feb 04, 2024•28 min
ACC Head G Lane joins Manaia Stewart to preview an upcoming interview with the F1 racer (0:00) before casting their eyes over the Six Nations that starts this weekend (14:52). Then Manaia brings to Lane's attention a little-known Boy-Band made up of Crusaders from 10 years ago (21:53). Then the fellas get you up to speed with who the hell will be playing for the South African team this weekend (21:53) before mopping up a couple of the day's headlines (32:22) and announcing the next winner of the...
Feb 01, 2024•38 min
ACC Head G Lane joins Manaia Stewart to react to Peter V'Landys comments on Wayne Bennett before poring over the ABs schedule and pick which game we should try and get the ACC faithful to (5:07). Then the fellas debut a brand new segment that will turn the podcast industry on its head (16:04) before getting around to another rousing round of Yours Please (19:00). Finally, the team mop up the headlines of the day and deliver a belated and listener-submitted Half-Baked Sports Idea (26:42) See omny...
Jan 31, 2024•33 min
ACC Head G Lane joins Manaia Stewart to discuss the application of Wayne Bennett to coach the Kiwis (0:00) and Tony Brown's appointment to the Springbok's coaching setup (5:41) before reacting to Marcus Rashford's fine for hitting the piss and missing practice (13:44). Then the fellas get into the Aussie's reaction to the Windies cricketing victory (18:52) and get around to your feedback on the talkback function of the iHeart app. Finally, the team breaks down one of the wildest stories you'll h...
Jan 30, 2024•33 min
A freshly-shaven ACC Head G Lane joins Manaia Stewart to recap the Karaka Millions (0:00) before breaking down all the action from the NFL over the weekend (13:30). Then the fellas pore over a stunning victory by the West Indies over Aussie, the incredible back-story of Shamar Joseph and the implications for our own summer of cricket (18:39) before discussing the Australian Open winners (27:00). Finally, the team mop up the news headlines of the day including Parliament's first day and a big pay...
Jan 29, 2024•34 min
ACC Head G Lane joins Manaia Stewart for another World First from the ACC: the first podcast recorded on a 10m diving platform. The fellas rip through the recently announced Black Caps Test squad (0:00) and discuss the Melbourne Shambles going into receivership. Then the team is joined by cliff diving legend Orlando Duque ahead of the Redbull Cliff Diving this weekend(8:44). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Jan 26, 2024•22 min
Matt Heath joins Manaia Stewart to break down the ICC's Teams Of The Year including what Black Caps made it and who got snubbed, before discussing how free-to-air is saving cricket and whether it would work for Super Rugby (0:00). Then the fellas react to the viral video of the naked air guitarist at the Foo Fighters last night (13:28). Finally, Luke Kemeys from the Boys Get Paid joins the show to preview the Karaka Millions this weekend (19:00)! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informati...
Jan 24, 2024•33 min
Miss any of the coverage of the Black Caps 5th T20 against Pakistan? Please enjoy the highlights/lowlights of the ACC's coverage... Don't forget we're covering EVERY Black Caps home match this Summer LIVE & FREE on iHeartradio! See the full schedule HERE! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Jan 24, 2024•22 min
ACC Head G Lane joins Manaia Stewart to recap the ACC's afternoon playing BYC at Jeremy Wells' house with the Black Caps and who copped the most flak (0:00) before getting into Glenn Maxwell being hospitalised at a Brett Lee concert (6:13). Then the fellas get into the latest updates from the NRL including Shaun Johnson's leg, the latest on the Volkman situation and the potential next signing for the Wahs(15:36). Finally, the fellas mop up the headlines of the day (22:09) and present another 'Ha...
Jan 24, 2024•29 min
Miss any of the coverage of the Black Caps 4th T20 against Pakistan? Please enjoy the highlights/lowlights of the ACC's coverage... Don't forget we're covering EVERY Black Caps home match this Summer LIVE & FREE on iHeartradio! See the full schedule HERE! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Jan 23, 2024•28 min
ACC Head G Lane joins Manaia Stewart after last being seen leaving the Black Clash hand-in-hand with the Hairy Jav to give his side of the story before addressing the infamous sledge from Brodie Retallick (0:00). Then the fellas get into Bills Mafia as Jason Kelce steals the show with his rig out while supporting his brother in Buffalo - should NZ bring in Tailgating? (9:05). Finally, the fellas digest the allegations involving Stephen Hawking, a whiteboard and a little person. See omnystudio.co...
Jan 22, 2024•21 min
Matt Heath joins Manaia Stewart to take you behind the scenes of the Black Clash including the drama on the field and the best performances off it (0:00). Then the fellas get to some of your voicemails in another round of "Yours Please" (30:54) before breaking down what went wrong for the Black Caps on Sunday (35:19). Finally, the fellas mop up the latest news headlines including the whingiest region of NZ. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Jan 21, 2024•40 min
Miss any of the coverage of the Black Caps 3rd T20 against Pakistan? Please enjoy the highlights/lowlights of the ACC's coverage... Don't forget we're covering EVERY Black Caps home match this Summer LIVE & FREE on iHeartradio! See the full schedule HERE! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Jan 19, 2024•29 min
ACC Head G Lane joins Manaia Stewart to preview the 4th T20 against Pakistan, explain the origins of Finn Allen's nickname, and preview the Black Clash (0:00). Then the fellas rip through the appointment of Joe Schmidt as Wallabies coach (20:13) before going through the nominees for the Halbergs Sporting moment of 2023 and dishing out the ACC's greatest moments of 2023. Finally, the boys react to all of the voicemails sent through during the 3rd T20 in a little segment we like to call "Yours Ple...
Jan 18, 2024•48 min
ACC Head G Lane joins Manaia Stewart to review Finn Allen's historic innings at University Oval yesterday (0:00) before addressing Smithy's slandering of our domestic commentators. Then the fellas break down the latest from the Australian Open including Novak getting into it with a heckler and the grunting debate reigniting (14:28). Then the fellas detail the strange new tradition behind the Buffalo Bills winning streak (22:53) and the new rule being introduced to the NRL this year (26:36). Fina...
Jan 17, 2024•38 min
Chris from Hamilton, who was accused of stealing the ball from the 2nd T20 at Seddon Park joins The Agenda to tell his side of the story... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 17, 2024•8 min
ACC Head G Lane joins Manaia Stewart to talk Ma'a Nonu signing on for another year of footy at 41, Blues player Jock McKenzie debuting for the Auckland Aces and footy players trying their hand at the NFL (0:00) before reacting to the latest proposed stadium that the sickos in Saudi have dreamt up (12:58). Then Chris from Hamilton, who was accused of stealing the ball from the 2nd T20 at Seddon Park joins the podcast to tell his side of the story (15:49). Finally, the team mop up the latest Kiwi ...
Jan 16, 2024•35 min