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NRL
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Super Rugby
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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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Karl from the TAB joins G Lane to pore over the big wins from last weekend (0:00) and look ahead to this weekend's odds, opportunities and omens across the Black Caps vs India (07:50), the NPC Final (10:30), the Rugby League World Cup (13:15), the UF... more

On today's Agenda Podcast, ACC Head G Lane is joined in a rare appearance by Jeremy Wells, and they begin the episode by discussing a very interesting interruption to a rural cricket game (00:00)...

Next up, the Summer of Cricket is here! The fella... more

On today's Agenda Podcast, ACC Head G Lane and Tony Lyall are coming to you live from Sports & Rec in Sylvia Park, and they start with a truly horrific revelation about Dylan Cleaver (00:00)...

Next up, we head to the Auckland Skyline where a BASE ... more

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On today's Agenda Podcast, Tony Lyall and Manaia Stewart ask the question on everyone's lips... why do international pop stars always wear All Blacks Jerseys (00:00)?

Next up, if the PNG Chiefs launch in 2028, how will we be able to tell them apart... more

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Recent Guests

Callan Elliot
Auckland FC player and All Whites international
Auckland FC
Episode: "Long Live King Ponga"
Lachie Brook
Auckland FC player
Auckland FC
Episode: "Long Live King Ponga"
Karl Tiley
TAB representative who shares betting odds and selections
TAB
Episode: "The ACC SportsBook - October 15th"
Josh Thomson
Sports commentator and guest on the episode
Radio Hauraki / ACC media circle
Episode: "Hot Dogging & The Dally M"
Lockie Ferguson
New Zealand international fast bowler
New Zealand national cricket team
Episode: "The Whakamana Express"
Ian West Stevens
Hooker for Counties Manukau, head of the Renfrews Shield Defense
Counties Manukau Rugby Union
Episode: "Ranfurly Road Trip"
Adam Milne
New Zealand cricketer, Black Caps fast bowler
New Zealand cricket / Black Caps
Episode: "Exploding Poles With Adam Milne"
Sir John Kirwan
Former All Blacks rugby player and mental health advocate
Self / Mighty Drive for Five / MITEI
Episode: "Sir John Kirwan"
John Kirwan
Former rugby player and founder, John Kirwan Foundation
John Kirwan Foundation
Episode: "Saving Super Rugby"

Hosts

James McOnie
Host of The Agenda; sponsor-backed presenter known for rugby banter and entertaining commentary.
G Lane
Host of The Agenda; co-host with banter-driven discussion style and on-air pivoting.
Tony Lyall
Host of The Agenda; long-running commentator with deep rugby/media crossover.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 827 ratings
  • A disgrace to all involved

    Can’t understand why I listen to every word of every episode…

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Robbie C4231
    Australia2 months ago
  • Terrible

    Absolutely terrible would recommend

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tonyphile
    New Zealand2 months ago
  • 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

Listeners Say

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Fans praise the show for its infectious energy and chemistry among hosts.
Listeners appreciate candid guest appearances from top rugby figures and media personalities.
Criticism often centers on late starts or rambunctious tangents taking over game analysis.
Sponsorships and banter hooks are seen as integral to the vibe, though some reviews skew negative on perceived indulgence in humor.

Chart Rankings

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

Spotify
#90
New Zealand/Top Podcasts
Apple Podcasts
#53
New Zealand/Top Podcasts
Apple Podcasts
#2
New Zealand/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#29
Chile/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#66
South Korea/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#87
Singapore/Sports

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

"Formula 1 Rwanda"
Q: Should I have my wrist fused to treat traumatic arthritis, or should I put up with it?
The hosts make jokes about adapting to a stiff wrist and suggest considering how it would affect the listener's personal life, rather than providing substantive medical advice.
"Formula 1 Rwanda"
Q: What do we have to do to stay in contention for the World Test Championship final?
The hosts say New Zealand must avoid a 4-0 defeat in Australia, then win their home series against Sri Lanka and their away series against Pakistan.
"The ACC SportsBook - October 15th"
Q: How much betting is there on the NFL in New Zealand?
Karl says NFL betting is booming and estimates it is on par with, or slightly higher than, betting on the NPC.
"The ACC SportsBook - October 15th"
Q: What are the boundaries around corruption in esports when people bet on games?
The hosts wonder how match-fixing is regulated in esports. Karl says he does not know the details but expects a sports league to have regulatory oversight.
"Long Live King Ponga"
Q: So how's the team shaping up? How's Auckland FC looking?
Lachie Brook says there has been substantial change, including new coaching staff and players, and that the team is adapting to a different style.

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

A playful, high-energy sports roundtable that blends rugby- and cricket-focused banter with quick-draw humor, insider anecdotes, and fan interactions. Episodes frequently feature on-air commentary, guest appearances from prominent rugby players, journalists, and broadcasters, plus betting chatter and cross-sport banter that keeps the tone irreverent and audience‑driven. Noteworthy is the mix of long-form sports analysis with informal storytelling, audience participation, and sponsor integrations, all anchored by a crew with a distinctive, loud-on-air dynamic. This show is likely to appeal to rugby and cricket fans who enjoy personality-driven talk, witty banter, and occasional risqué humor, as well as bettors seeking light market insights. ... more

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Recent guests on The Agenda include:

1. Callan Elliot
2. Lachie Brook
3. Karl Tiley
4. Josh Thomson
5. Lockie Ferguson
6. Ian West Stevens
7. Adam Milne
8. Sir John Kirwan

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