
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 | 348 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | RugbySports | |||

Episode 3 of The What a Lad Greatest Rivalry series, reviewing the All Blacks’ thrilling midweek clash against the Lions and previewing a massive second Test against the Springboks in Cape Town!
For this episode, I’m joined by the great Jeff McTains... more
Episode 2 of The What a Lad Greatest Rivalry series, reviewing an incredible opening Test between the All Blacks and Springboks at Ellis Park!
For this episode, I’m joined again by the great Searley from Searley Talks Sport as we break down how the ... more
Episode 1 of The What a Lad Greatest Rivalry preview show where we preview all you need to know about the test between the All Blacks and the Springboks this weekend!
For this episode we get an insight from inside the All Black camp with All Black a... more
Uilisi Halaholo has a story so good it was one of the reasons I started this podcast. A naturally gifted player from a young age, who was heading down the wrong path to make the most of his talent. Caught up in the wrong lifestyle, drinking and getti... 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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This show centers on candid conversations with high-profile rugby players, coaches, and sport-adjacent figures, mixing deep career storytelling with personal resilience, leadership, and life after sport. Guests range from legendary All Blacks and international stars to broadcasters and notable rugby minds, with a strong emphasis on authentic, down-to-earth yarns that reveal mindset, culture, and the realities behind top-tier performance. Listeners often come away with practical insights on leadership, personal development, and navigating sport, career longevity, and family life, all delivered in a warm, humorous, and highly engaging style that balances technical rugby talk with relatable banter. A standout is the host's talent for drawing o... more
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Recent guests on What a Lad include:
1. Jeff McTainsh
2. Tamati Ellison
3. Uilisi Halaholo
4. Daniel Kirkpatrick
5. Kurt Eklund
6. Antonio Shalfoon
7. Jeremy Eparaima
8. Daniel Hobbs
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