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This Warriors Life

This Warriors Life
NZ Warriors
NRL
New Zealand Warriors
Sean Johnson
Canberra Raiders
Rugby League
Mitch Barnett
Kingz Container Crew
Warriors
Gold Coast Titans
Tohu Harris
Bulldogs
Brisbane Broncos
Shaun Johnson
Melbourne Storm
Manly
TAB
Magic Round
Auckland
Roosters

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 18 - Dancing on the Ceiling feat. Sam Hewat

For a bye week treat, Will and Fonzie are joined by Sam Hewat of Sport Nation Warriors commentary and 'Running it Straight' show fame. There's a wrap of the Round 9 win over the Eels and an o... more

TWL Podcast 2026: Ep 17 - Capital Punishment

Will and Brad with another LIVE Tuesday episode, recapping the Warriors' sleeves-rolled-up win over the Dolphins and bringing you what shapes as intriguing team list reveal ahead of Saturday's road trip t... more

Will and Brad will be joined on gameday by Canterbury legend, Warrior #48 and Kiwi #648 Aaron Whittaker for a preview of Saturday's showdown against the Dolphins, an overview of the Wahs' season to date and some great yarns from a long and eventful f... more

TWL 2026 - Ep 15: Parallel Three-quarter Lines

Will, Brad and Fonzie are comin' at ya for another LIVE! Tuesday episode, recapping a patchy Warriors win over the Titans and bringing you a fascinating TLT ahead of the Anzac Day clash with the Dolphin... more

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Recent Guests

Aaron Whittaker
Rugby league player, Warrior number 48, Kiwi number 648
New Zealand Warriors, Canterbury region
Episode: TWL Pre-game: Rd 8 - Warriors v Dolphins feat. Aaron Whittaker
Joel Harrison
Producer to the stars, radio/media producer
Triple M NRL / Auckland Sydney media scene
Episode: TWL Pre-game: Round 7 - Warriors v Titans feat. Joel Harrison
Jimmy Wilson
Long-time listener, guest on debut
This Warriors Life
Episode: That's My Team LIVE! - Rd 4 team list + preview, Wahs-Knights review & halves puzzle 🧩
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
Everything Rugby League
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)

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 131 ratings
  • Up the Wahs 😝

    New to the pod and the Wahs after picking a team this season! Greta listen, my limited knowledge of the squad and game have improved drastically and I’m enjoying the mana the lads bring each week πŸ’šπŸ’™β€οΈ

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DT1638
    Australia17 days ago
  • 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
#160
United States/Sports/Rugby
Apple Podcasts
#94
Canada/Sports/Rugby
Apple Podcasts
#208
United Kingdom/Sports/Rugby
Apple Podcasts
#72
Australia/Sports/Rugby
Apple Podcasts
#7
Singapore/Sports/Rugby
Apple Podcasts
#16
New Zealand/Sports/Rugby

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

TWL Pre-game: Rd 8 - Warriors v Dolphins feat. Aaron Whittaker
Q: With the halves puzzle ongoing, who do you think provides the best balance for the team going forward?
Aaron highlights the pairing of Tanner Boyd and Chanel Harris-Devita as a strong combination and notes the depth of talent coming through.
TWL Pre-game: Rd 8 - Warriors v Dolphins feat. Aaron Whittaker
Q: When you signed with the Warriors in 1996, how was that approached and what were you hoping to bring to the squad?
He explains returning as depth in the halves and leadership for the young players, plus continuity with the club's rookie schemes and Colts development.
TWL Pre-game: Rd 8 - Warriors v Dolphins feat. Aaron Whittaker
Q: Aaron, you've spent a lot of time with the Warriors on the Gold Coast; how is life over there and what's it like balancing club life with family ties to New Zealand?
Aaron discusses the Gold Coast lifestyle, community involvement with Warriors programs, and how he stays connected to New Zealand and the club while coaching and supporting teams locally.
That's My Team LIVE! - Rd 4 team list + preview, Wahs-Knights review & halves puzzle 🧩
Q: What's the plan for the halves if Metcalfe is fit
Keep Boyd at halfback if possible and allow Metcalfe to run the 6 or 7 as needed, with conversation about whether Chanel should shift roles to maintain balance.
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.

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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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Recent guests on This Warriors Life include:

1. Aaron Whittaker
2. Joel Harrison
3. Jimmy Wilson
4. Nick Tedeschi
5. Marty Banks
6. Matthew Elliott
7. Keith Whitelock
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