
What a Lad is a podcast by James Marshall who talks to some of the biggest names and best lads on the planet.
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| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 335 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | SportsRugby | |||

Jayden Broome is one of the most inspiring young rugby players you'll come across. A proud Gore local who spent his childhood with a rugby ball in his hands with a dream to become a professional rugby player. He was doing everything he could to reach... more
Kieran Read is one of the greatest All Blacks of the professional era. A two-time Rugby World Cup winner, four-time Super Rugby champion and former All Blacks captain, Kieran built a career defined by consistency, leadership and an incredible work et... more
Jeff McTainsh is quickly becoming one of the leading voices in New Zealand rugby. From growing up in Dunedin dreaming of the All Blacks, to commentating games off the TV as a kid, Jeff has built an incredible career through persistence, passion and y... more
Bryce Heem is one of the most underrated rugby players New Zealand has produced. From leaving school early and working trades, to partying his way through his late teens, Bryce carved out a 15-year professional rugby career through hard work, resilie... more
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Love the show, I always have a good laugh.
Always such an enjoyable listen whoever the guest. Always entertaining and informative.
Well done Jimmy, What a lad is my fav podcast.
It’s so enjoyable i particularly love the structure of the conversations, your guests become so relaxed with your calm, fun, cheeky interactions.
Guests share insights not heard before which is always followed up with a solid audience interaction and on the spot questions. Perfect content creators and not your questions ! Genius !
Living in NSW this keeps me engaged, entertained and present.
Love all the episodes James, Kia Ora!
Essential weekly listening. Great Lads.
So smooth. James Marshall is a master conversationalist. Nobody better. He somehow seduces hard rugby men into revealing funny anecdotes and personal insights that no other podcaster gets. It’s magic every time out.
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Apple Podcasts | #85 |
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Seasoned interviews with top rugby figures and other high-performing athletes, mixing candid career stories, leadership insights, and personal resilience. Guests range from former pros and current players to coaches and entrepreneurs, with a consistent emphasis on mindset, teamwork, and life beyond sport. The format tends to mix humor, deep-dive storytelling, and practical takeaways for listeners who crave behind-the-scenes context, leadership lessons, and relatable yarns from lads who've excelled at the highest levels. A notable edge is the blend of athletic superstardom with down-to-earth banter, creating a personable, interview-driven vibe that's easy for potential guests and sponsors to connect with. Potential listeners and sponsors sho... more
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What a Lad launched 6 years ago and published 335 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 What a Lad include:
1. Kieran Read
2. Jeff McTainsh
3. Bryce Heem
4. Peter Gubb
5. Seti Tafua
6. Jason Holland
7. Marc Ellis
8. Cameron Suafoa
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