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This Warriors Life

This Warriors Life
NZ Warriors
NRL
New Zealand Warriors
Sean Johnson
Gold Coast Titans
Mitch Barnett
Brisbane Broncos
Bulldogs
Tohu Harris
Canberra Raiders
Shaun Johnson
Team Leadership
Rugby League
Parramatta Eels
Adam Faimalo
Golden Point
Canterbury Rugby League
Dallin Watene-Zelezniak
Chanel Harris-Tavita
Tamati Martin

An extension of the thiswarriorslife.com website, This Warriors Life's podcast features Will Evans, Brad Larking and Fonzie breaking down the NZ Warriors' progress in the NRL each week.Proudly supported by Kingz Container Crew www.kingzcontainercrew.com

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Latest Episodes

TWL 2026 - Ep 10: The Next Man Up Episode

Like the Warriors, TWL has a couple of top-liners unavailable but will forge on regardless. Proven performer Keith Whitelock joins Will Evans, with Jimmy W making a Hanson-esque debut - and there's plenty to... more

TWL 2026: Ep 9 - Boyd-N-The-Hood

The Warriors are 2-0 and flying - joining Will, Brad and Fonz as they break down another smackdown of a contender, bring you the Round 3 team list live and preview Saturday's road trip to Newcastle. Plus club news an... more

TWL 2026: Ep 8 - Warbrick by Brick

Will, Brad and Fonz go LIVE! for a relatively uneventful Team List Tuesday - but a very enjoyable look at the Warriors' season-opening win. Plus there's the Will Warbrick news to cover along with a preview of Frida... more

TWL 2026: Ep 7 - It's My Party ο»Ώ

Team List Tuesday doesn't come any bigger than Round 1 - and Will, Brad and Fonz were there LIVE! to bring you the Warriors' line-up for Friday's season opener against the Roosters.

Plus we celebrate Brad's birthda... more

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Recent Guests

Nick Tedeschi
NRL expert and collaborator on multiple books
Episode: 2026 NRL Season Preview feat. Nick Tedeschi - 'Wahs can win it'
Marty Banks
Rugby Union cult hero and former player
Episode: This Warriors Life Podcast 2025: Ep 21 - Marty and Bullshit feat. Marty Banks
Matthew Elliott
Former Warriors coach, rugby league coach and commentator
Episode: This Warriors Life Podcast 2025: Ep 17 - A Change Is Gonna Come feat. Matthew Elliott
Keith Whitelock
Co-host of Everything Rugby League
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Episode: This Warriors Life Podcast 2025: Ep 16 - Paper Tigers
Andrew McFadden
Former head coach and current general manager of recruitment, development, and pathways at New Zealand Warriors
New Zealand Warriors
Episode: This Warriors Life Podcast 2024: Ep 52 - Pursuit of Cappyness (feat. Andrew McFadden)
Sir Graham Lowe
Influential New Zealand rugby league coach and former Kiwis coach
Episode: This Warriors Life Podcast 2024: Ep 41 - The Lowe End Theory (feat. Sir Graham Lowe)
Jazz Tevaga
Warrior 209 and player for NZ Warriors
NZ Warriors
Episode: This Warriors Life Podcast 2024: Ep 35 - All That Jazz (Pt. 1)
Jazz Te Vanga
Professional rugby league player for the NZ Warriors, known for his candid insights and entertaining personality.
NZ Warriors
Episode: This Warriors Life Podcast 2024: That's My Team | Rd 21 - Warriors v Tigers

Hosts

Will Evans
Host with long-running involvement in This Warriors Life; primary analyst and moderator in roundtable discussions.
Brad Larking
Co-host known for energetic banter and staffing live audience engagement with sponsors.
Fonzie
Co-host and contributor providing additional perspective and guest interactions.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 130 ratings
  • This is gold

    This is gold. Topics we all struggle with are addressed, like which warrior you would let take your wife to Wellington for a weekend.πŸ˜‚

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AJ Dempsey Ferguson
    New Zealand5 years ago
  • The roller coaster ride of being a Wazza’s fan

    Therapy for Warriors fans. It’s tough sometimes (or most of the time) but the lads help navigate the ups and downs. Thanks.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Av-Geek
    New Zealand6 years ago

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Listeners praise the show for addressing real-world issues fans care about.
Fans appreciate the balance of analysis and banter, plus accessible sponsor mentions.
Community feel and live audience engagement come across as a strength for attracting loyal listeners.

Chart Rankings

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Apple Podcasts
#152
United States/Sports/Rugby
Apple Podcasts
#54
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Apple Podcasts
#139
United Kingdom/Sports/Rugby
Apple Podcasts
#51
Australia/Sports/Rugby
Apple Podcasts
#152
France/Sports/Rugby
Apple Podcasts
#16
New Zealand/Sports/Rugby

Talking Points

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This Warriors Life Podcast 2025: Ep 17 - A Change Is Gonna Come feat. Matthew Elliott
Q: How do you see the current Warriors team potential?
I like the direction they're going and believe they have a bright future with the right systems in place.
This Warriors Life Podcast 2025: Ep 17 - A Change Is Gonna Come feat. Matthew Elliott
Q: What were your expectations of the Warriors when you got the job, and what was the reality?
The staff were amazing, but as far as football goes, it was a mess, and the players were unfit.
This Warriors Life Podcast 2025: Ep 17 - A Change Is Gonna Come feat. Matthew Elliott
Q: How do you reflect on your time living in Auckland as Warriors coach?
It was a magnificent place to live, and I really enjoyed it, but I didn't perform at the coaching level I would have liked.
TWL Podcast 2024 feat. Fonzie: Ep 38 - Just Enough For Now
Q: What do you think went wrong in our attack inside 20?
There was a lack of engagement from the forwards and poor execution of plays, particularly on the right side.
This Warriors Life Podcast 2024: Ep 41 - The Lowe End Theory (feat. Sir Graham Lowe)
Q: How do you think the current style of play under Andrew Webster is benefiting the Warriors?
Lowe believes the Warriors are benefiting from Webster's coaching, which allows players to play to their potential, moving away from a restrictive structured format.

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Peppy weekly rugby league discussion focusing on the NZ Warriors, with a roundtable of three regular hosts who dissect game-by-game progress, lineups, injuries, and tactical shifts. Episodes frequently blend sharp analysis with banter, live chat anecdotes, sponsor shout-outs, and updates on roster moves, rule changes, and off-season news. A standout aspect is the trio's dynamic and willingness to debate at length, plus a clear push toward paid content on a Substack platform while maintaining accessible free segments for fans. Potential listeners can expect practical team insights, entertaining banter, and behind-the-scenes nods to sponsorships and fan engagement that make for a highly community-oriented sports podcast experience.

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1. Nick Tedeschi
2. Marty Banks
3. Matthew Elliott
4. Keith Whitelock
5. Andrew McFadden
6. Sir Graham Lowe
7. Jazz Tevaga
8. Jazz Te Vanga

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