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The Good Sports

iHeartRadio NZ
Taupo
King Country Rugby
Taupo, New Zealand
Taupō
BMX Racing
Underwater Hockey
Disc Golf
Rugby
Commonwealth Games Glasgow
Taupo Sports
Rugby Union
Commonwealth Games
Boxing
Spa Park
Australasian Open
Taupō Marist
Meads Shield
Meads Shield Final
Half Marathon
Taupo Marathon

The Good Sports is Taupō's local sports show, covering everything from grassroots sport to the international stage. Join Chainsaw, Stinger and Whytey, or whoever's off the bench this week, for interviews, analysis, local sporting stories and plenty of laughs along the way.

Live every Saturday from 8am on Lake FM 89.6, thanks to Ross White Panel & Paint.

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Latest Episodes

Rose Prisk joins Stinger & Sticks fresh off New Zealand's Masters Hockey World Cup campaign, reflecting on a tough pool against Australia and the Netherlands, playing alongside former Black Sticks, and why hockey really is a sport for life.

Rose al... more

Stinger and Sticks are back with a packed Saturday morning covering Taupo sport and beyond.

Terry Campbell previews Stud Day at Taupo Racing Club, Rose Prisk talks Masters Hockey World Cup, representing New Zealand and the challenges of fundraising... more

This week on The Good Sports Show: Fielding High School coach Justin Locke previews the CNI Central North Island rugby finals at Owen Delaney Park, where his side battles St John's College for the Plate. Taupō cyclist Alex Milne recaps a month of rac... more

Fresh from the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Taupō boxer Connor Campbell joins us to reflect on representing New Zealand in the 65kg division. He talks about the nerves of his opening fight, the second-round stoppage against Fiji, the challenge of f... more

Taupō Intermediate student Micah Wallace joins us after an incredible performance at the UCI BMX World Championships in Brisbane, where she became World No.1 in the Under-12 Girls Cruiser class and World No.2 in the 20-inch class. We talk about the d... more

A tough week for Taupō sport. We pay tribute to David Trewavas, former mayor, King Country CEO, and the town's biggest fan, remembering the stories, nicknames, and mischief behind 24 years in public service. Plus: Kristian Gent-Standen on his 25-game... more

Steve “Stinger” Giles and Andrew “Chainsaw” McCullough pay tribute to the late David Trewavas, reflecting on his lifelong passion for sport, his years of service to Taupō, and the countless stories that made him one of the town’s most loved personali... more

The Taupō Marathon is just around the corner, and it's shaping up to be the biggest yet. Total Sport's Aaron Carter joins The Good Sports to talk about the event's incredible growth, why thousands of runners are travelling to Taupō, the scenic lakesi... more

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Recent Guests

Kristian Standen
King Country Rams player, 25-game milestone guest
King Country Rams
Episode: Full Show: Remembering DT, Kristian Gent-Standen, Connor Campbell & Micah Wallace
Connor Campbell
Commonwealth Games boxer representing New Zealand
New Zealand boxing
Episode: Full Show: Remembering DT, Kristian Gent-Standen, Connor Campbell & Micah Wallace
Micah Wallace
World BMX champion (under 12 divisions)
Taupo BMX Club
Episode: Full Show: Remembering DT, Kristian Gent-Standen, Connor Campbell & Micah Wallace
Aaron Carter
From Total Sport, guest discussing Taupō Marathon
Total Sport
Episode: Taupō Marathon's Running Boom Continues
Tracey Burley
Mother of riders, BMX segment guest
Topol BMX Club
Episode: Full show: Taupō Marathon, BMX Worlds, Warriors–Dragons & The World Cup Final
Daryl Halligan
Rugby league legend, sports commentator
Ricky Herbert Academy; Waikato Rugby
Episode: Full show: Taupō Marathon, BMX Worlds, Warriors–Dragons & The World Cup Final
Ricky Herbert
Ex-All Whites coach, football figure
Ricky Herbert Football Academy
Episode: Full show: Taupō Marathon, BMX Worlds, Warriors–Dragons & The World Cup Final
Christian Gent-Standen
Captain of Taupo Marist Rugby Club
Taupo Marist
Episode: Full Show: Marist v Sports: Club Finals Special with Dave Hewett & David Fox
Hunter Talavai-Layden
Captain of Taupo Sports
Taupo Sports
Episode: Full Show: Marist v Sports: Club Finals Special with Dave Hewett & David Fox

Hosts

Stinger
Host of The Good Sports show
Chainsaw
Host of The Good Sports show
Whytey
Co-host, The Good Sports

Chart Rankings

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

Apple Podcasts
#134
New Zealand/News/Sports News
Apple Podcasts
#175
Japan/News/Sports News
Apple Podcasts
#191
Ireland/News/Sports News

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Talking Points

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Local Darts Talent Keagan Roos on Chasing the World Youth Champs
Q: How did you qualify for Gibraltar?
Keagan explains that weekly JDC routines and a top-16 finish in the JDC Academy Order of Merit secured his spot, followed by a top-16 playoff.
The Sport You Never Knew Existed: Underwater Hockey - Phil Somers
Q: Where can people start if they want to try underwater hockey in Taupo?
People can start at AC Baths on Monday evenings during school term, with kids sessions from 4:30 to 5:30, then high school and adults from 5:30 to 6:30, followed by youth and adult play as the evening progresses.
The Sport You Never Knew Existed: Underwater Hockey - Phil Somers
Q: Phil, how long are players holding their breath during play?
Players typically hold their breath for short bursts, around 10 to 15 seconds, then surface to recover before diving back in, which keeps the game intense but manageable.
Aarin Dunster Previews the King Country's Rep Season
Q: Who are some players you're excited about this season?
Arrin mentions several younger players coming in this season, plus some experienced hands, and emphasizes the importance of integrating them into the group.
Aarin Dunster Previews the King Country's Rep Season
Q: How do lone players factor into your squad building?
He describes using local players first, then bringing in lone players mainly from Waikato or Bay of Plenty to add experience where needed.

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

A lively Taupō-based sports show that blends local grassroots updates with big-picture international action. Across episodes, conversations center on rugby, boxing, BMX, running, darts, disc golf, underwater hockey, and more, always anchored in community feel and town pride. Listeners likely value accessible sports coverage, banter, and practical insights for local clubs and athletes, with frequent guest appearances from athletes, coaches, and organizers who connect Taupō's scene to larger national and international events. A standout aspect is the show's mix of in-studio banter, live event previews, and tribute or milestone-oriented episodes that celebrate community figures and local sports culture. This combination makes it appealing for ... more

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Recent guests on The Good Sports include:

1. Kristian Standen
2. Connor Campbell
3. Micah Wallace
4. Aaron Carter
5. Tracey Burley
6. Daryl Halligan
7. Ricky Herbert
8. Christian Gent-Standen

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