The Agenda

The Agenda

The Agenda is the official podcast of The Alternative Commentary Collective and the home of sporting nonsense and claptrap! Featuring all the major talking points from the world of sports, urban dictionary and more. Your #2 favourite sports podcast! Brought to you by Export Ultra - The Beer For Here! The ACC - The Alternative Commentary Collective.

Episodes

October 31, 2024 33 mins

Manaia & ACC Head G Lane are joined by Karl from the TAB pore over the weekend's odds, opportunities and omens (00:00).

Then this week's 'Grab A Pen' (20:41) and 'Stats To Impress The Ladies' (25:42).

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James McOnie joins Manaia Stewart on Halloween Boxing Day to pore over the All Blacks team named to take on England this weekend (0:00).

Then the fellas run through the latest NRL transactions and what that could mean for the Wahs (15:48) plus what the Dodgers World Series win means for the average punter (33:25).

Finally, they're joined by Jason Pine to preview the Kiwi Cl...

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ACC Head G Lane joins Manaia Stewart to review his experience at Travis Scott, Nick Kyrgios' conspiracy theories, Joe Marler wanting to bin the Haka and Ben Stokes getting robbed (0:00)!

Then Dai Henwood joins the fellas to talk rugba league as the Kiwis prepare to take on Mate Ma'a Tonga, plus off-season rumours surrounding the Mate Ma'a Wahs (23:04)...

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October 29, 2024 31 mins

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Newstalk ZB's very own Matt Heath joins ACC Head G Lane & Manaia Stewart to discuss run-ins with protesters, Lane's microphone smelling like death and Dwyane Wade's awful statue (0:00).

Then, the guys discuss Manaia's f-bomb-ridden ad read, which has been punishing the airwaves for three weeks, and whether it was a stuff-up or a stroke of genius (10:20).

Finally, they c...

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October 28, 2024 42 mins

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ACC Head G Lane joins Manaia Stewart to pore over another momentous weekend in NZ Sporting History, starting with the Black Caps win over India (3:41).

Then the fellas discuss the breaking of the Agenda Podcast Curse as Brad Shields lifts the NPC trophy in the same week as appearing on the show (13:02) before rattling through the ABs winning, the Silver Ferns winning, Auckl...

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October 24, 2024 21 mins

Manaia & ACC Head G Lane are joined by Karl from the TAB pore over the weekend's odds, opportunities and omens (00:00).

Then this week's 'Grab A Pen' (13:25) and 'Stats To Impress The Ladies' (15:57).

Plus, the latest ThreeWay (19:37)...

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October 24, 2024 31 mins

ACC Head G Lane joins Manaia Stewart live from a bike parked up at Gigi’s Cafe at Sisters & Co in the Mount as their critical mission for Summer continues (0:00)…

The fellas recap the latest day of travel around the Bay Of Plenty, the cast of characters they’ve met, and a SHOCKING story about G Lane and the Devoy family cat (9:44)! 

Then the fellas discuss Day 1 of the 2nd Test between the Black Caps & India (13:45), previe...

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October 23, 2024 29 mins

ACC Head G Lane joins Manaia Stewart live from poolside at the Palm Pacific Resort in Whangamatā on a very important mission for Summer (0:00)…

The fellas recap the first day of travel and the cast of characters they’ve met so far… 

Then the fellas discuss Chad Bowes' history-making innings (10:23), preview the 2nd Test between the Black Caps & India (12:20), the start of the NBA season (17:47) and a SHOCKING story (19:25)! 

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October 22, 2024 35 mins

Newstalk ZB's Matt Heath joins Manaia Stewart to regurgitate the best topics from his talkback show and to provide an update on the 'F With MH' campaign (0:00).

Then Brad Shields joins the show to discuss old school players ripping darts on the sidelines, preview the NPC Final against the Bay of Plenty and debate whether The Agenda Podcast curse is real and if he can break it (11:20)...

Finally, they get to your feedback in 'Yours ...

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October 21, 2024 37 mins

ACC Head G Lane joins Manaia Stewart to discuss gym etiquette, Wayne Barnes having heart surgery and Auckland's strategy for hosting the next America's Cup (0:00).

Then the fellas are joined by Thames Valley Swamp Foxes Captain Matty Axtens to take us behind the scenes of the Heartland Championship celebrations (15:01)!

Finally, they get to your feedback in 'Yours Please' (25:40). 

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October 20, 2024 36 mins

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ACC Head G Lane joins Manaia Stewart after an enormous weekend of sport for NZ to answer the question: Now that we've won the America's Cup, do we care (07:22)?

Then the fellas digest an improbable World Cup victory for the White Ferns (14:35) and the Black Caps beating India in India (16:22)! 

Finally, they get to your feedback in 'Yours Please' (27:12).

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October 17, 2024 33 mins

Manaia & ACC Head G Lane are joined by Karl from the TAB pore over the weekend's odds, opportunities and omens including the Mega Millions (0:00).

Then this week's 'Grab A Pen' (26:42) and 'Stats To Impress The Ladies' (29:18).

Plus, the latest ThreeWay (31:17)...

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October 17, 2024 40 mins

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ACC Head G Lane joins Manaia Stewart fresh off the back of filling in on the Hauraki Breakfast and regurgitates the best bits of the radio show (0:00)...

Then, the fellas react to the Black Caps dismissing India for a deeply shameful 46 and ask why it gives them more anxiety about the outcome of this game (11:12). Plus, the Auckland FC Trump Rally and the winners of The ACC...

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James McOnie joins Manaia Stewart & ACC Head G Lane to discuss his breaking news that Mike Hoskins Sotutu will not be on the AB's Northern Tour and explain what the hell is a Woj Bomb (0:00)...

Then the fellas break down the Semi-Finals of the NPC and whether or not anyone gives a crap about the Americas Cup (11:47).

Finally, Auckland FC Co-Owner Ali Williams joins the ...

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Matt Heath joins Manaia Stewart & ACC Head G Lane to discuss talkback hosts, ablutions, tabloids and Stag Dos (0:00)...

Then the fellas discuss the Black Caps' chances against India in India, the White Ferns' chances against the Windies in Dubai, and the time Matt Heath did wees on Virat Kohli (17:32).

Finally, they get to your feedback on 'Yours Please' (29:21). 

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October 14, 2024 35 mins

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ACC Head G Lane joins Manaia Stewart to re-use the best takes from their breakfast co-host shifts on the Jerry Show this week and flesh out Jerry's idea to invade Antarctica...

Then the fellas head to the White Ferns' victory over Pakistan to reach the Semi-Finals of the T20 World Cup (17:20). Then they discuss the likely hood of the McGregor V Dan Hooker fight allegedly pr...

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October 13, 2024 28 mins

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ACC Head G Lane is back from Kawau Island to break down an all-time parenting hack and address South Canterbury's first loss in 5 years (7:47).

Then the fellas whip around a hectic weekend in the NPC Quarter Finals to dissect why there were so many upsets (12:41) and replay the audio of Sir Ben Ainslie calling Stephen McIvor a "f*cking w*nker" (16:57).

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October 10, 2024 34 mins

Manaia is joined by Karl from the TAB pore over the weekend's odds, opportunities and omens (0:00).

Then this week's 'Grab A Pen' (18:11) and 'Stats To Impress The Ladies' (21:15).

Plus, the latest ThreeWay (25:15)...

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James McOnie joins Manaia Stewart for a Fridee edition of The Agenda to discuss a heated episode of 'Game of 2 Halves' and Shaun Johnson unretiring to save the Kiwis (6:34).

Then the fellas debate the greatest off-field moments of the Warriors 2024 season (19:41) and what is the Greatest Sporting Name in NZ (27:06)...

Then the fellas attempt to discuss Bathurst before inevi...

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Newstalk ZB's Matt Heath joins Manaia Stewart to talk through his first week of talkback, what's changed, and what has stayed the same (00:00).

Then the fellas react to Kane Williamson's injury and whether it's time to hit the panic button for the Black Caps (15:35) before debating whether you would race a stranger for $100 Million but if you lose you lose your legs (20:15)...

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