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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! Brought to you by Export Ultra - The Beer For Here! The ACC - The Alternative Commentary Collective.

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Latest Episodes

To celebrate the 50th season of NPC rugby and the 50th year of the rivalry between Auckland and Canterbury, we thought we'd revisit our award-winning special deep dive into the rivalry centred around the "Match of the Century"...

Join Dylan Cleaver,... more

On this special episode of The Agenda, Tony Lyall is joined live from Glasgow by Kiwi Commonwealth Gold Medalist Lewis Clareburt to talk about which Gold Medal was the sweetest to win (00:00)...

Next, they chat about who is the most famous athlete ... more

On today's Agenda, ACC Head G Land and Tony Lyall are joined by The Notorious Pantsman Joel Harrison, and turns out everyone has a humiliating sportsperson encounter (00:00)...

Next up, it's the Mandatory Commonwealth Games Update with a Gold for D... more

On today's Agenda, Tony Lyall and ACC Head G Lane are joined by Matt Heath, who ran into a couple of famous faces at a movie preview the night before (00:00)...

Next, the rumour mill is in overdrive about Stephen Fleming taking over the test cricke... more

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Recent Guests

Dylan Cleaver
Rugby journalist and commentator
Episode: "NZ's Greatest Rivalry: Auckland Vs Canterbury"
Jeremy Wells
Media personality and interviewer
Episode: "NZ's Greatest Rivalry: Auckland Vs Canterbury"
Lewis Clareburt
Two-time Olympic gold medalist swimmer (New Zealand)
New Zealand swimming / Olympic team
Episode: "Lewis Clareburt: Medals And Milkshakes"
George Bennett
Professional cyclist
NSN team (The NSN/Iniesta-backed squad)
Episode: "Tour de Caravan With George Bennett"
Steven Adams
Professional basketball player
Basketball player (New Zealand)
Episode: "The Steven Adams Special"
Stephen Adams
Professional basketball player mentioned as coming in later
Episode: "Two Day Hangover & Scorpion Of Doom"
Andrew from AFC
Guest speaker, AFC (Auckland Football Club) representative
Auckland Football Club
Episode: "The First BSA Complaint"
Tony Lyall
Guest on the episode
Episode: "It's Not Coming Home And It's Not Funny"
Manaia Stewart
ACC member, frequent guest on ACC shows
ACC
Episode: "Spaniards, Vasectomies & Two Suns One Toilet"

Hosts

Manaia Stewart
Host of the show with ACC affiliation
Matt Heath
Host of The Agenda; part of ACC network

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 804 ratings
  • Would not listen to

    Would you rather have penises as fingers or toes ? Discuss

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    G-Lane
    New Zealanda year ago
  • Didn't think that a podcast from the Accident Compensation Corporation would be any good but this is worth a listen.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    PunishingWounder
    a year ago
  • Clock gobblers

    Want to gobble some clock? This podcast is for you! A great way to eat some clock while at work. I was looking for an enjoyable sports themed podcast and found this, essentially I went bobbing for apples and came up with dicks. 5 stars

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Gonzalez chch
    New Zealand3 years ago
  • A massive dick shrink of a podcast

    Podcast Addict
    Vonklee
    3 years ago
  • Gr8 yarns m8

    In the steady words of MS - “100%”

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Strokers NZ
    New Zealand3 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Listeners sometimes note heavy sponsor and brand reads but still enjoy the content.
A number critique the show for being loud or unfocused but still keep coming back for the humor and sports chatter.
Energetic, banter-heavy sports talk with insider culture and live-event flavor.
Overall, feedback highlights entertainment value, authentic camaraderie, and deep sports knowledge.
Some listeners love the unfiltered, chaotic vibe and guest-driven stories.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#238
Australia/Sports
Spotify
#81
New Zealand/Top Podcasts
Apple Podcasts
#34
New Zealand/Top Podcasts
Apple Podcasts
#2
New Zealand/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#57
United Arab Emirates/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#79
South Korea/Sports

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

"Hairy Jav In A Box"
Q: Jav, thanks for joining us on The Agenda.
Grant Elliott shares reflections on his cricket journey, the teamwork culture, and the humor of the ACC ecosystem, while also touching on the new gear venture and the fun around VIP moments like the 'cupping ceremony.'
"Vale Sam Neill & The Irish Mind Games Begin"
Q: Basketball legend you'd bring back from the dead?
Kobe Bryant.
"Vale Sam Neill & The Irish Mind Games Begin"
Q: Who's got the biggest downstairs? (Piro Cameron, Dylan Boucher, Steven Adams)
Steven Adams.
"Vale Sam Neill & The Irish Mind Games Begin"
Q: Travis Kelcey or Taylor Swift?
Taylor Swift.
"Vale Sam Neill & The Irish Mind Games Begin"
Q: Freddie Mercury or Elton John?
Elton John.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Agenda

What is The Agenda about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A rambunctious, banter-first sports show that blends rugby, football, and broader NZ and international sports with offbeat tangents, travel anecdotes, and sponsor-driven bits. Episodes mix quick takes on current headlines, deep-dives with notable rugby figures, betting and live-event chatter, and vivid studio stories—often laced with humor, fan interactions, and promotional spots. Noteworthy is the recurring focus on rugby culture, behind-the-scenes sport industry dynamics, and long-form guest conversations that blend analysis with entertainment. The format skews toward fans who enjoy irreverent humor, insider knowledge, and a relaxed, high-energy vibe that covers both on-field action and off-field storytelling.

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1. The Hauraki Breakfast Podcast
2. The Hauraki Big Show
3. The BYC Podcast
4. Paid To Talk with Leigh Hart
5. Between Two Beers Podcast

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The Agenda launched 8 years ago and published 1367 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on The Agenda include:

1. Dylan Cleaver
2. Jeremy Wells
3. Lewis Clareburt
4. George Bennett
5. Steven Adams
6. Stephen Adams
7. Andrew from AFC
8. Tony Lyall

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