The Agenda

The Agenda

Introducing the official podcast of The Alternative Commentary Collective. Featuring interviews and all the major talking points from the world of sports, urban dictionary and more. Your #2 favourite sports podcast! The ACC - The Alternative Commentary Collective.

Episodes

March 27, 2024 45 mins

ACC Head G Lane joins Manaia Stewart to react to the latest gambling scandal this time coming out of the NBA (6:05).

Then the fellas whip around the Easter weekend Super Rugby games trying to find some value (14:40) before getting to your feedback on 'Yours Please' (22:25).

Finally, the boys are joined by Team Canada's Sail GP Driver Phil Robertson to get his thoughts on the Lyttleton leg, who the biggest dickheads ...

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Matt Heath joins Manaia Stewart for a deep-dive on the Shohei Ohtani betting scandal and whether his interpreter was a Patsy (9:53), before explaining why RTS' switch to fullback means we should boycott Kung Fu Panda 4 (20:54), and the latest inductee to the NZR Hall Of Fame (30:52).

Finally. the fellas mop up the headlines of the day, go through your feedback on 'Yours Please 'and Manaia unleashes another 'Half-Baked Sport...

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March 26, 2024 31 mins

ACC Head G Lane and Matt Heath discuss Liam Lawson's chances of being promoted to the F1 circuit and what a Kiwi brings to the table on a world stage (0:00).

Then the guys head to the world of sports hedging, attempting to learn from the best Mattress Mack (10:45) and dissect why Germany has just dropped Adidas as there main sponsor (15:38).

Finally, with the Super Rugby viewership rising surely there's only one reason for it... ...

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March 24, 2024 37 mins

ACC Head G Lane & Manaia Stewart return from Sail GP in Christchurch to recap all of the action from the greatest day in sailing history (0:00).

Then the fellas discuss the future of the NPC (20:17) Benji Marshall's credentials as a lyricist (24:48) and Max Verstappen blowing up (27:30).

Finally, the team get around to your feedback in ‘Yours Please’ (31:15)!

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March 23, 2024 22 mins

Manaia Stewart & Matt Heath join ACC Head G Lane for a Special Edition of The Agenda Live from Christchurch at the Sail GP!

In this episode, the fellas digest how a single dolphin brought Day 1 to a stand still, the Crusaders go 0-5 after their loss to the Blues, but Kieran Reid still believes they're a Top 8 side and a look ahead to a big day of racing today!

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March 23, 2024 29 mins

Manaia Stewart & Matt Heath join ACC Head G Lane for a Special Edition of The Agenda Live from Christchurch at the Sail GP!

In this episode, the guys digest all the action from the Sail GP, recap the ACC Golf Open in Wellington and Matt Heath addresses the accusation that he's the Michael Jordan of not paying for beers...

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March 21, 2024 31 mins

ACC Head G Lane joins Manaia Stewart to preview the Wellington ACC Golf Open and why not signing up for the next one means you hate Jesus (0:00)...

Then the fellas preview the weekend's Super Rugby action via a terrifying multi from Lane (9:27) and the Warriors matchup with the Raiders (15:20) before digesting their last-minute excitement ahead of Sail GP in Chch (17:41).

Finally, the team catch up with Michael Brace...

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March 20, 2024 35 mins

ACC Head G Lane joins Manaia Stewart to discuss NBA League Pass introducing live interactive betting odds into their streams and LeBron's new podcast (2:04).

Then Manaia jumps off the Crusaders bandwagon after learning who the newest supporter is (12:39) and the fellas discuss Aussie pulling out of their ODI series with Afghanistan (16:37).

Finally, the team gets to your feedback in 'Yours Please' (26:15) and mop up...

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March 19, 2024 35 mins

ACC Head G Lane joins Manaia Stewart to pore over the findings of Rugby Union's "Shape of the Game Forum" and the changes they want to make (3:47).

Then, in light of the Master's Champions dinner coming up, the fellas discuss what foods they'd put on the menu if they were winners (13:27), how Ofa Tu'ugafasi manages to keep weight on during Ramadan and offer their condolences over the passing of Aryna Sabalenka's partner (19...

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March 18, 2024 31 mins

ACC Head G Lane joins Manaia Stewart to discuss Chris Luxon's Crusaders fandom (2:17) before launching into the Auckland FC pitch invader (5:13) and react to a thrilling finish to the Players Championship (10:18).

Then the fellas discuss the conviviality of the Paris Olympics (15:33) and the South Sydney Swear Jar (19:19).

Finally, the team get around to your feedback in 'Yours Please' (24:45) and mop up the day's h...

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March 18, 2024 33 mins

ACC Head G Lane joins Manaia Stewart to recap a dismal performance by the ACC XI against the Dulux Tradies XI including a staggering injury count, whether Matt Heath is the Michael Jordan of not paying for beers and who racked up $172.55 worth of piss on Manaia's room (0:00).

Then the fellas recap the Warriors' last-minute heart-stopper against the Storm (12:13) and whip around the latest news from the Rugby Union world (16...

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March 14, 2024 19 mins

ACC Head G Lane & Lee Baker join Manaia Stewart live from Bay Oval in a soaking wet ACC Caravan to preview the Dulux Tradies XI and what are the chances if any of the ACC XI finally getting a victory...

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March 13, 2024 33 mins

ACC Head G Lane joins Manaia Stewart to react to the latest bid for a South Island NRL franchise (2:18) and the shortlist of names for the new Auckland A-League team (9:20).

Then the fellas get around to your feedback in one of the most rousing rounds of 'Yours Please' (11:06).

Finally, Joey Wheeler joins the show live from Dunedin to talk Super Round, his best Eddie Jones yarns and a searing start to Super Rugby 20...

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March 12, 2024 33 mins

ACC Head G Lane joins Manaia Stewart to run the rake over the coals of the summer of cricket for one last time (0:00) before launching into the biggest rugby news of the week (8:37).

Then the fellas react to the news that the Warriors have just bought a pub next to Eden Park, whether the ACC should do something similar (12:28), and the latest in global sportswashing (21:22).

Finally, the fellas mop up the headlines o...

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March 12, 2024 31 mins

ACC Head G Lane joins Manaia Stewart to recap the final day of the Test match between the Black Caps and Australia as we bid farewell to the Summer Of Cricket (2:30).

Then we take a trip in the 'Hot Take Time Machine' as Super Rugby Chair Kevin Malloy raises something they fellas have been preaching for some time (14:19)!

Finally, the team gets to your feedback in another rousing round of 'Yours Please' (22:20) and mop up the top...

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March 10, 2024 34 mins

ACC Head G Lane joins Manaia Stewart to recap a massive weekend of action for the ACC including the Auckland Golf Open and the Manu World Champs (0:00) before previewing Day 4 of the 2nd Test against the Aussies (13:54).

Then the fellas break down the weekend's other sporting fixtures across Super Rugby (18:34) and the NRL (22:39).

Finally, the team gets to your feedback in another rousing round of 'Yours Please' (2...

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March 7, 2024 37 mins

ACC Head G Lane joins Manaia Stewart on International Women's Day to preview the 2nd Test against Australia (2:59) and discuss the proposal to create a Test venue at Victoria Park in Auckland (8:37).

Then the fellas get to your feedback in another rousing round of 'Yours Please' (14:14) and launch a new segment to keep you up to date with the ACC called 'What's Going On?!' (21:24).

Finally, Warriors Legend Monty Bet...

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March 6, 2024 39 mins

Matt Heath joins Manaia Stewart to discuss the origins of cricket (0:00) before getting into a quick preview of the 2nd Test against Australia (8:52).

Then the fellas launch into another round of Spit or Swallow (17:00) before debating whether Joe Parker needs a new nickname (23:23).

Finally, the fellas play your feedback in another rousing round of 'Yours Please' (27:46) and mop up the headlines of the day (32:53).

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March 5, 2024 33 mins

ACC Head G Lane joins Manaia Stewart to rake over the coals of the Hurricanes Poua Haka (2:32) and Sam Kerr's NRL-style scandal (6:28) before revealing a stunning athletic performance from Mickey Mouse (10:14) and discussing Ross Taylor's take on Wags' retirement (11:34).

Finally, the fellas get around to your feedback in another rousing round of Yours Please (21:31) and present another Half-Baked Sports Idea' (28:16).

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March 4, 2024 38 mins

ACC Head G Lane joins Manaia Stewart to break down the latest news in Super Rugby including how long will Jordie Barrett be out and why the bigwigs don't want a draft (4:48).

Then, in light of a great showing at the World Indoor Athletics Champs, the fellas ask what everyday thing could you win an Olympic Medal in? (13.32) before getting into the Breakers' gutting end to their 2024 campaign (20:09) and a few final thoughts ...

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