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The Agenda

The Alternative Commentary Collectivewww.spreaker.com

The Agenda is the official podcast of The Alternative Commentary Collective and the home of sporting nonsense and claptrap! Featuring all the major talking points from the world of sports, urban dictionary and more. Your #2 favourite sports podcast! 

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Episodes

"A Shock Resignation!"

ACC Head G Lane joins Manaia Stewart to read a shock resignation letter from one of the ACC's longest-serving members (0:00). Then the team react to SKY signing the ICC cricketing rights for 5 more years and what that means for the ACC (7:10). Plus the fellas break down how Joe Biden has cost NZ a second NRL franchise (12:14) and try and wrap their heads around the scheduling of Super Rugby this weekend (19:18). Finally, Manaia opens the oven and pulls out another 'Half-Baked Sports Idea' (29:50...

May 08, 202438 min

"Unconscious Bias"

ACC Head G Lane joins Manaia Stewart to put an end to a Warriors-adjacent Twitter Beef (0:00) and react to the groundswell of support for Lane's '4 Rules Of Groupchats' (6:31). Then the fellas break down the NRL's decision that the Bunker got the DWZ call right (15:10)... Finally, the fellas get to your feedback in 'Yours Please' (24:15). Brought to you by Export Ultra - The Beer For Here! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

May 07, 202435 min

"Turgid"

ACC Head G Lane joins Manaia Stewart to rake over the coals of another tough Warriors loss (4:26) before ripping through a massive weekend in Super Rugby (11:02) and a quick update on the NBA playoffs (24:46). Finally, the fellas discuss the latest developments in the Boeing saga (30:21)... Brought to you by Export Ultra - The Beer For Here! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 05, 202433 min

"The ACC SportsBook - May 3rd"

Karl Tily from the TAB joins Manaia to pore over the weekend's odds, opportunities and omens. Powered by TAB! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 03, 202425 min

"The 4 Rules Of Groupchats"

ACC Head G Lane joins Manaia Stewart to discuss the politics of bringing your dogs into the office (0:00) before whipping around the Super Rugby action across the weekend (6:18). Plus, with school sports picking up, Lane delivers his 4 rules for administrative Groupchats (10:45). Then the fellas preview the Warriors vs the Knights (16:25), discuss the dangers of golfing in a thunderstorm (19:14) and rub sea salt into the wounds of the Australian Sail GP team (20:29). Finally, the team address a ...

May 03, 202430 min

"Space F***ing Stinks"

ACC Head G Lane joins Manaia Stewart to react to the F-Bomb heard around the world on the Matt & Jerry Show (0:00) and the Mariners robbing the Nix of the Premiership (7:25). Then the fellas tear the back out of the Super Rugby team lists announced yesterday including Havili to First-Five and the return of Cameron Suafoa (11:36) before digesting Kirk Penney's induction into the FIBA Hall Of Fame (22:35). Finally, the team get through a monster edition of 'Yours Please' (25:54). Brought to yo...

May 01, 202442 min

"Flex Offender"

ACC Head G Lane joins Manaia Stewart to try and wrap their heads around TikTok before addressing how long is too long to spend in a 24-hour gym (5:02). Then the fellas delve into the work Whitewash Investigations are doing around the Paul Kent story (12:11) before previewing the Central Coast Marin-wahs must-lose game tonight to crown the Nix as Premiers (17:52) and the logistics of Marital Contracts (19:22). Finally, the team debates another 'Half-Baked Sports Idea'... Elections for the All Bla...

May 01, 202433 min

"The Teal Brigade"

ACC Head G Lane joins Manaia Stewart to react to the Black Caps T20 World Cup squad named yesterday and a verdict on the kit that was also announced (1:05). Then the fellas discuss the news that Qatar has offered to host the new Nations Championship rugby comp (14:23) before trying to rehome Addin Fonua-Blake's dog (20:38) and anointing your new favourite team (22:24). Finally, the team react to your feedback in 'Yours Please' (27:25). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Apr 29, 202437 min

"Fleshlight 500"

ACC Head G Lane joins Manaia Stewart to rip through a big weekend in Super Rugby (3:25) before holding each other accountable for the weekend's punting on the ACC TAB account (13:15). Then the fellas react to Paul Kent getting NRL 360'd into a tree (14:39) before Scott McLaughlin's IndyCar win prompts a shocking new innovation from Lane (17:56)... Finally, the team get around to 'Yours Please' (26:31). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Apr 28, 202440 min

"The ACC SportsBook - April 26th"

Karl Tily from the TAB joins Manaia to pore over the weekend's odds, opportunities and omens. Powered by TAB! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 26, 202427 min

"Treason"

ACC Head G Lane joins Manaia Stewart to break down the Warriors Anzac Day loss and address the amount of money the ACC won betting against the Wahs (0:00). Then the fellas react to the Black Caps beating Pakistan to take a 2-1 lead into the final match of the series this Sunday (9:12) and whip around a packed round of Super Rugby (11:57). Finally, a bumper edition of 'Yours Please' (18:08). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Apr 25, 202432 min

"The Pond Meat Premiership"

ACC Head G Lane joins Manaia Stewart live from Taupo to discuss the power of the Drive-Thru server (0:00) before Manaia reveals his most heartbreaking indictment of the Crusaders (1:42). Then the fellas break down the history of the ANZAC Day Warriors fixture and what it means for tomorrow's game against the Titans (11:44) before reacting to the Laureus Award winners (15:53) and resolving a scheduling clash between duck shooting and footy in 'Yours Please' (20:43). Finally, this week's 'Half Bak...

Apr 23, 202435 min

"The Beagle Podcast Pitch"

ACC Head G Lane joins Manaia Stewart live from Taupo to discuss school holiday punishment, the Prime Minister's security detail and the role dogs play in our society (0:00) before getting into a delayed recap of the Black Caps victory in Pakistan (8:57). Then, the fellas discuss what the holdup is in re-signing Shaun Johnson (14:58) whether too many Super Rugby teams make the playoffs (19:09), and a couple of tips for punting on the NBA playoffs (22:59). Finally, the team get around to your feed...

Apr 22, 202433 min

"Bury It"

ACC Head G Lane joins Manaia Stewart live from Taupo to recap the ITM 400 across the weekend (00:00). Then the fellas discuss who should be held responsible for the Warriors' loss on Friday night (14:05) and whip around the weekend's Super Rugby action (19:19). Finally, the team gets around your feedback on 'Yours Please' (27:46). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 22, 202434 min

"The Agenda Live From The ITM 400"

Fishing legend and Great NZer Matt Watson joins ACC Head G Lane for a Special Edition of The Agenda Live from the ITM 400m in Taupo! In this episode, G Lane chats with Matt Watson about his V8s knowledge and then Grim Lane reveals to the fellow Chiefs Mana fan that he was in Christchurch for the Chiefs' loss to the Crusaders... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 20, 202421 min

"The ACC SportsBook - April 19th"

Karl Tily from the TAB joins Manaia & Lane to pore over the weekend's odds, opportunities and omens. Powered by TAB! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 19, 202425 min

"Day 70"

ACC Head G Lane joins Manaia Stewart to discuss the latest developments on the Pinot Wahs front (0:00). Then Lane goes through all the action in the Black Caps 1st T20 in Pakistan, all two balls of it (10:50) before debating whether James Fisher-Harris is the biggest signing in Warriors history (13:14). But then drama! As the podcast is interrupted by Tim.Naki placing his 70th BJ bet and first bet since he talked to Grim Lane (20:43)... Finally, the boys get to one of the rowdiest episodes of 'Y...

Apr 19, 202437 min

"Grim.Naki"

ACC Head G Lane joins Manaia Stewart to go over the great heist of the Warriors as they confirmed the signing of James Fisher-Harris (0:00) and how through the 'Hot Take Time Machine' this was something we knew all along (5:06). Then Manaia continues to voice his concerns about the Pinot Wah takeover (7:54) and then the fellas head to the NBA as a lifetime ban is issued for a player caught in a betting scandal (13:17). Finally, the lads finish strong with Tim.Naki as he comes on the show on Day ...

Apr 17, 202432 min

"Burn The Tickets"

ACC Head G Lane joins Manaia Stewart to discuss a proctologist appointment and what one entails (0:00) before trying to understand why NRL players can only play Number 12 in Rugby as Joey Manu heads over to play in Japan (6:47). Then the fellas try to understand how any man can reject a 1.4 Billion Dollar offer as Rory McElroy turns down the LIV tour (15:46) then we get to another 'Half-Baked Sports Idea' (21:55). Finally the guys get to 'Yours Please' and answer the burning questions of the day...

Apr 17, 202434 min

"Richard Hadlee's Bust"

ACC Head G Lane joins Manaia Stewart to address the front page of the NZ Herald accusing the ACC of a Taxi-related scandal before wrapping up Scheffler winning the Masters (2:15). Then the fellas react to Jordie Barrett re-signing through to 2028 (15:17) Boban winning the crowd-free chicken at a Clippers game (18:43) and Connor Mcgregor returning to the octagon (22:09). Finally, the team get to 'Yours Please' (27:25) and Lane tells the story of Richard Hadlee's bust (42:11). See omnystudio.com/l...

Apr 15, 202445 min

"Pinot Wahs In The Wild"

Matt Heath joins Manaia Stewart to recap his experience at Mt Smart as an out and proud member of the Pinot Wahs (0:00). Then the fellas discuss the popularity of the Masters and Ryan Fox's performance (13:01), recap Super Rugby (17:18) and discuss the possibility of The Stance returning to the Black Caps (19:33). Finally, the guys get to ‘Yours Please’ (21:25) and mop up the blood of the octagon after UFC 300 (26:02). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Apr 14, 202432 min

"The Glove Don't Fit"

Matt Heath joins Manaia Stewart for a deep dive into O.J. Simpson's life and death (0:00) but probably too deep... Then the fellas dive into the shallow end with a bit of Warriors chat (18:27) Ryan Fox's blazing start to the Masters (22:12) make another TAB Good Punt and a quick whip around Super Rugby (26:25). Finally, Manaia faces the firing squad in 'Yours Please' (29:31)... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Apr 11, 202433 min

“Maaaarcelo Montoooya”

Matt Heath joins Manaia Stewart to respond to allegations that the Pinot Wahs are gentrifying rugby league (0:00) before stumbling across an absolute shoo-in chant for the Wahs (11:00). Then the fellas discuss the deadline for the new Auckland stadium decision (14:18) and the Paris Olympics binning the swimming leg of the triathlon because of how gross the river is (20:36). Finally, the fellas get to 'Yours Please' (27:37) and off the back of the redundancies in media, look at just how close the...

Apr 10, 202436 min

"I Think My Cat Has AIDS"

ACC Head G Lane joins Manaia Stewart to shine a light on the Feline Aids epidemic sweeping the country (0:00) before reacting to the announcement of Bazball coming to NZ next summer (5:35). Then the fellas preview the Masters kicking off this week and Ryan Fox's mindset going into the comp (10:41) and the latest news from the terrible tattoos of the NRL desk (19:43). Finally, the team get to your feedback in 'Yours Please' and unleash another 'Half-Baked Sports Idea' (23:56). See omnystudio.com/...

Apr 09, 202436 min

"Hopo-Wah-Te"

ACC Head G Lane joins Manaia Stewart to compare their Monday afternoons which saw Manaia drifting Supercars with the Warriors, while Lane humiliated himself in a referee costume (0:00) before wrapping their heads around rugby’s proposed inaugural World Club Cup (3:14). Then the fellas discuss John Hopoate's recent road rage incident and how to parlay that into Prostate Awareness in NZ (8:29) and which hypothetical sporting act they think they could perform with the country's hopes on the line (2...

Apr 09, 202433 min

"The Pinot Wahs"

ACC Head G Lane joins Manaia Stewart to give a peek behind the scenes of Jono & Ben's 24-Hour Handball Fundraiser (0:00) before being interrupted by Matt Heath who came to defend himself over the new group 'The Pinot Wahs' (7:05). Then the fellas discuss how a rugby game in the Bay was cancelled after knives and shotguns made their way onto the field (18:12) before getting your feedback on 'Yours Please' (25:07). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Apr 08, 202432 min

"The Grim Lane Dossier"

ACC Head G Lane joins Manaia Stewart to address the full dossier of New Zealand sporting moments that he has derailed (00:00). Then the fellas discuss Tiger Woods' latest training method (10:08) and share some tips for the weekend (19:11) before getting to your feedback in 'Yours Please' (24:52). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 04, 202432 min

"The Cricketing Avengers"

ACC Head G Lane joins Manaia Stewart in the midst of Feijoa season to react to The Beast being named Black Caps Captain, and whether he knew when he talked to us the other day (0:00). Then the fellas break down the Super Rugby teams named today (10:29) before crossing to the motorgames desk (16:36) and revealing the latest venture Whitewash Investigations has been embroiled in (21:41). Finally the fellas get to your feedback on social media (26:49) and mop up the headlines of the day (31:47). Se...

Apr 03, 202434 min

"The Coaching Carnival"

Manaia Stewart rolls the stone back from his tomb to join ACC Head G Lane to rake over the coals of the Crusaders game (0:00) and review some questionable punting strategies from the ACC (7:47) before reacting to the news of Cameroids knee injury and Captain Caveman's retirement (18:04). Then the fellas discuss the German football team's latest gaff, and regale you with the story of the Hebberley Shield (24:49). Finally, the fellas get your feedback on weaponising G Lane's curse (28:20) and unle...

Apr 03, 202442 min

"Grim Lane Strikes Again!"

Matt Heath joins ACC Head G Lane for a deep-dive into Grim Lane's sporting curses across the weekend including of his beloved Chiefs Mana (0:00). The fellas then discuss why the Crusaders can't make the Super Rugby Playoffs (11:21) and how good the Wahs & RTS were on EastWah Sunday. Plus, the White Ferns and why it's okay to lose (14:33)... Finally, the fellas go through your latest feedback on 'Yours Please' (26:11). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Apr 01, 202431 min
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