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.
"Justice For Liam Lawson"
On today's Agenda Podcast, Matt Heath kicks off the episode early to go full uninterrupted 'Matt Heath's F1 Corner' about Liam Lawson finally getting a 2027 contract (00:00)!
Manaia busts down the door to get into the All Blacks team to waste Wales and Beaudy Barrett being named Skipper for the first time (12:55). Then the Notorious Pantsman Joel Harrison joins live from Sydney to preview the Rugby League Grand Final and discuss Kalyn Ponga winning the Golden Boot (20:40). Plus, the fellas share some great memories of Dai Henwood and his love of rugba league and the Wahs (35:40)....
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"The ACC SportsBook - November 12th"
Karl from the TAB joins G Lane & Tony Lyall to pore over the big wins from last weekend (1:45) and look ahead to this weekend's odds, opportunities and omens across the Rugby League World Cup Final (06:30), the All Blacks vs Wales (09:43), the DP World Tour Championship (11:30), and the NFL (14:00)
Then this week's Grab A Pen (16:30), and another ThreeWay (25:55)!Â
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"The Best Guy Ever, Dai Henwood"
On today's Agenda Podcast, ACC Head G Lane and Tony Lyall sit down to remember our mate Dai Henwood (00:00)...
Next up, we chat about the Kiwis team named for the RLWC final and which player is the scariest (9:30), the BLACKCAPS game was rained off, but should they have just got out there and played (29:30), and what is the best way for Wales to combat the All Blacks' haka (51:00)?
Finally, it's 'Yours Please', and the listeners leave us some messages about everyone's mate Dai (57:00).
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"David Warner's Hostage Video"
On today's Agenda Podcast, ACC Head G Lane and Tony Lyall have just been hanging out with Kane Williamson and boy, does he smell nice (00:00)...
Next up, David Warner has released what can only be described as a hostage video in support of Usman Khawaja (08:00). The BLACKCAPS are supposed to be playing, but there's rain on the way, so why can't they delay the game by one day (18:10), and where will the Rugby League World Cup be played in 2030 (30:30)?
Finally, it's 'Yours Please' and we return to Gloriavale (39:45)...Â
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Caravan Episode: NZ Vs India - 2nd ODI Nov 7 2026
Miss any of the coverage of the 2nd ODI between the BLACKCAPS & India? Please enjoy the highlights/lowlights of the ACC's coverage live from the Cake Tin!
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"PARTY VOTE SPORT"
On today's Agenda Podcast, ACC Head G Lane and Tony Lyall catch up after a hectic election weekend of sport, and Tony has a huge announcement to make (00:00)...
Next up, the Kiwis are officially through to the Rugby League World Cup Final, but it's the lolly necklaces that have caught the fellas' attention (14:00). The All Blacks beat Scotland and brought a tear to G Lane's eye in the process (26:00), and the Black Caps lose to India by DLS, so what is the solution to the Wellington stadium problem (34:55)?
Finally, it's 'Yours Please' and we get...
"Tongan Flags & Bagpipes"
On today's Agenda Podcast, Tony Lyall and Izaak Selesele debrief on last night's fireworks and discover a shocking revelation about Izaak's dinner time (00:00)...
Next, the All Blacks team for the Scotland test has been named, but how does the Nations Championship even work (08:30)? AFC and the Wellington Phoenix are about to go at it again with another derby, so can the 'Nix finally win one (18:00), and Joel Harrison aka The Notorious Pantsman, joins the fellas with all you need to know about the Rugby League World Cup Semis this weekend (24:30).
Finally, we wrap it up...
Caravan Episode: NZ Vs India - 1st ODI Nov 4 2026
Miss any of the coverage of the 1st ODI between the BLACKCAPS & India? Please enjoy the highlights/lowlights of the ACC's coverage live from Eden Park!
Don't forget we're covering every Black Caps home match this summer live and free on iHeartRadio. Cheers to the great New Zealanders at Resene & Domino's! See the full schedule HERE!
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"The ACC SportsBook - November 5th"
Karl from the TAB joins G Lane to pore over the big wins from the Melbourne Cup and last weekend (0:10) and look ahead to this weekend's odds, opportunities and omens across the All Blacks (04:30), the Rugby League World Cup Semis (06:00), the Black Caps vs India (11:30), AFC vs the Nix (12:30) and the F1 in Brazil (13:40).
Then this week's Grab A Pen (14:30), and another ThreeWay (20:10)!Â
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"Walking Like A Dude Feeling All Cool"
On today's Agenda podcast, ACC Head G Lane and Matt Heath remind you to remember, remember the 5th of November by forgetting the 5th of November (00:00).
Next up, they discuss India and Virat Kohli pounding the Black Caps at Eden Park last night. From the late starts are bad enough without rain delays (03:35)... Then they get into Kiwis naming Kalyn Ponga in their wider squad for the RLWC Semi against Tonga this weekend less than a month after suffering a broken arm. So will he play? (11:25) Plus, Matt Heath's F1 Corner gets a special visit from Guenther...
"Escaping Gloriavale"
On today's Agenda Podcast, Tony Lyall and ACC Head G Lane take a trip down memory lane and look back on the glory days of the school cross-country (00:00)...
Next up, the Black Caps kick off their ODI campaign today against India, but they have already suffered a devastating setback (06:30). The Melbourne Cup stopped two nations, and the biggest loser of the day could be King Charles (15:10)... Plus, did you know the All Blacks are playing this weekend (25:40)?
Finally, it's 'Yours Please', and G Lane relives a terrifying trip to Gloriavale that nearly ended in tears (41:45).<...
"Playing Golf On Speed"
On today's Agenda Podcast, Tony Lyall and G Lane go over the intricacies of the office Melbourne Cup Sweepstake (00:00).
Next up, the Black Caps have made some changes to their ODI squad, including an update on Rachin Ravindra (09:55) and why are all the Kiwis games on so late at the Rugby League World Cup (16:55)? Plus, the fellas are joined by World Record Speed Golfer Robin Smith ahead of this week's Speed Golf World Champs (24:30)!
Finally it's 'Yours Please' and we get a four-parter that makes us question our will to live (50:10).
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"Glenn Phillips Is Father Of India"
On today's Agenda Podcast, Manaia Stewart joins ACC Head G Lane to discuss cricket biographies, trick-or-treating rules and the Auckland marathon in the weekend (00:00)...
Then, they get into the final two matches of the T20 series with India that were dominated by the Black Caps and specifically Glenn Phillips aka Zippy From Rainbow (12:00)! Next, they review an INSANE weekend of Rugby League World Cup action with the Kiwis smashing Fiji and the absolute scenes of the Tonga and Samoa game (23:00). Plus Karl from the TAB joins us to preview the Melbourne Cup (33:40)!
Finally, it's 'Yours...
Caravan Episode: NZ Vs India - 5th T20 Nov 1 2026
Miss any of the coverage of the 5th T20 between the BLACKCAPS & India? Please enjoy the highlights/lowlights of the ACC's coverage live from Sneddon Park in the Tron!
Don't forget we're covering every Black Caps home match this summer live and free on iHeartRadio. Cheers to the great New Zealanders at Resene & Domino's! See the full schedule HERE!
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Caravan Episode: NZ Vs India - 4th T20 Oct 30 2026
Miss any of the coverage of the 4th T20 between the BLACKCAPS & India? Please enjoy the highlights/lowlights of the ACC's coverage live from Eden Park!
Don't forget we're covering every Black Caps home match this summer live and free on iHeartRadio. Cheers to the great New Zealanders at Resene & Domino's! See the full schedule HERE!
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"How To Escape The Black Caps"
On today's Agenda Podcast, Tony Lyall and Izaak Selesele get off to a horrific start after some unfortunate body-shaming (00:00)...
Next up, New Zealand Rugby has announced how they plan to fix New Zealand rugby. The results are underwhelming (06:00)... Eden Park has revealed its plan to get everyone out of the stadium after the sold-out Black Caps vs India game (08:55), and the Pantsman joins us to preview this weekend's Rugby League World Cup action (20:10)!
Finally, it's 'Yours Please' and it seems there is still a lot of love out there for Chairman Mel (36:30)...
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Caravan Episode: NZ Vs India - 3rdT20 Oct 27 2026
Miss any of the coverage of the 3rd T20 between the BLACKCAPS & India? Please enjoy the highlights/lowlights of the ACC's coverage live from the Cake Tin!
Don't forget we're covering every Black Caps home match this summer live and free on iHeartRadio. Cheers to the great New Zealanders at Resene & Domino's! See the full schedule HERE!
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"Tim Seifert And How To Beat The Boy"
On today's Agenda podcast, ACC Head G Lane, Tony Lyall and Matt Heath sit down and rake over the coals of the India T20 loss and how it was masterminded by a 15-year-old (00:00).
Next up, 'Matt Heath's F1 Corner' looks at the likelihood of Liam Lawson's replacement taking over his seat (18:00), the lack of surprise around the Super Rugby Team announcements (23:30), and Tony sits down with Black Cap Tim Seifert ahead of the 4th T20 and asks the question, "How do we beat the boy?" (26:55)...
Finally it's 'Yours Please' and for the first time G...
"The ACC SportsBook - October 29th"
Karl from the TAB joins G Lane to pore over the big wins from last weekend (1:10) and look ahead to this weekend's odds, opportunities and omens across the F1 (05:40), the Rugby League World Cup (07:30), the Black Caps vs India (11:00) and the NFL (13:30)...
Then this week's Grab A Pen (14:00), a Melbourne Cup Edition of Stats To Impress The Ladies (18:50) and another ThreeWay (22:50)!Â
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"Great Route Of The Auckland Marathon"
On this special episode of The Agenda, Tony Lyall and ACC Head G Lane jump into the beautiful GWM Cannon Hi4-T for a Great Route of the Auckland Marathon! Starting in Devonport, the fellas drive the entire Half and Full Marathon course, the same route thousands will be taking on this Sunday, commenting on the sights along the way and swapping their best and worst stories from marathons past.
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"The World's Hottest Stadium"
On today's Agenda Podcast, Tony Lyall and ACC Head G Lane are reunited after Tony's trip to Sydney, and it seems he's not the only one who has gone to Sydney this weekend (00:00).
Next up, the Kiwis wiped the floor with the Cook Islands on Saturday, but will the intercept tries come back to bite them (10:15)? The Black Caps have once again come up short against India, so how will they go in Wellington (13:20), and Canterbury have won the NPC and the mascot race. Still, their superhot stadium is letting the region down (22:00)...
Finally it's...
"Story Time With Kane Williamson"
On this special episode of The Agenda, ACC Head G Lane & Dylan Cleaver are joined by the Great Man himself, Kane Williamson aka Steady The Ship, for a wide-ranging yarn about walking away from international cricket, a timely phone call with Virat Kohli, life after the game, and why the side he’s left behind might be frighteningly good.
For a man who spent a career looking utterly unbothered by the fastest bowlers on earth, knowing when to stop was the hard part. Williamson reveals the decision had been circling for “18 months, two years”, from a thought that l...
Caravan Episode: NZ Vs India - 2nd T20 Oct 24 2026
Miss any of the coverage of the 2nd T20 between the BLACKCAPS & India? Please enjoy the highlights/lowlights of the ACC's coverage live from Hagley Oval!
Don't forget we're covering every Black Caps home match this summer live and free on iHeartRadio. Cheers to the great New Zealanders at Resene & Domino's! See the full schedule HERE!
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Caravan Episode: NZ Vs India - 1st T20 Oct 22 2026
Miss any of the coverage of the 1st T20 between the BLACKCAPS & India? Please enjoy the highlights/lowlights of the ACC's coverage live from Hagley Oval!
Don't forget we're covering every Black Caps home match this summer live and free on iHeartRadio. Cheers to the great New Zealanders at Resene & Domino's! See the full schedule HERE!
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"The First Ever Two Day T20"
On today's episode of The Agenda Podcast, ACC Head G Lane is joined by Matt Heath to discuss creating C & Bs with RoundUp over the long weekend (00:00)...
Next, the fellas dive into a smorgasbord of cricket, including the BlackCaps playing the first-ever two-day T20 against India (14:20), South Africa smashing the Aussies (24:40) and an absolute runfest between Sri Lanka and England (27:00)!Â
Plus, a Liam Lawson Contract Edition of Matt Heath's F1 Corner (28:20) and who's to blame for the Dodgers not winning the World Series (34:00)
Finally, it's 'Yours Please' and we go live to Hagley O...
"The ACC SportsBook - October 22nd"
Karl from the TAB joins G Lane to pore over the big wins from last weekend (0:00) and look ahead to this weekend's odds, opportunities and omens across the Black Caps vs India (07:50), the NPC Final (10:30), the Rugby League World Cup (13:15), the UFC (14:45) and the NBA (16:30)...
Then this week's Grab A Pen (18:30) and another Threeway (22:35)!Â
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“In Your LIFE Have You Seen Anything Like That?!"
On today's Agenda Podcast, ACC Head G Lane is joined in a rare appearance by Jeremy Wells, and they begin the episode by discussing a very interesting interruption to a rural cricket game (00:00)...
Next up, the Summer of Cricket is here! The fellas preview the series against India and what the Black Caps' chances are (5:35)... Also, they get into the Aussies getting bowled out for 99 in South Africa (17:20)! Then Jerry calls his mum to discuss the Silver Ferns smashing the Aussies to take a 2-0 lead in the Constellation Cup (22:45). Plus, the fellas weigh in on the...
"Live From Sports & Rec"
On today's Agenda Podcast, ACC Head G Lane and Tony Lyall are coming to you live from Sports & Rec in Sylvia Park, and they start with a truly horrific revelation about Dylan Cleaver (00:00)...
Next up, we head to the Auckland Skyline where a BASE jumper has had an unfortunate accident on a hotel window (13:30), the mascot race will once again take place during the NPC final, so will Canterbury cheat again (34.25), and Liam Lawson has hatched another plan to try to catch the eye of country superstar Ella Langley (45:20)...
After a false start, we manage...
"Chiefs Vs Chiefs"
On today's Agenda Podcast, Tony Lyall and Manaia Stewart ask the question on everyone's lips... why do international pop stars always wear All Blacks Jerseys (00:00)?
Next up, if the PNG Chiefs launch in 2028, how will we be able to tell them apart from the Super Rugby Chiefs (10:15), is Christchurch now the greatest city in New Zealand (17:25), and who is the biggest sporting power couple of all time (30:15)?
Finally, they wrap up the podcast as always with 'Yours Please ', and is it true that T-Bone and Manacuz gave themselves their own nicknames (41:00)?
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"Beauden Barrett Purple Patch"
On today's Agenda Podcast, ACC Head G Lane and Tony Lyall sit down after one of the biggest sporting weekends in recent memory, then get sidetracked immediately to discuss when it's too soon to wear shorts in the office (00:00)...
The NPC Final will take place in Christchurch next Monday after Canterbury edge out Taranaki, which will make the Garden City the sporting centre of the universe (12:35)! The All Blacks thump the Wallabies in the Second Bledisloe Test with Beauden Barrett taking a starring role (19:50). Plus, almost every Ferns team played over the weekend, so which was the o...
"Long Live King Ponga"
On today's Agenda Podcast, Tony Lyall and Izaak Selesele sit down to dissect the issue everyone is talking about... microwave ownership (00:00)!
They then get into the heartbreak of the Kiwis' loss to the Kangaroos and what we will look like without Kalyn Ponga (04:25). The All Blacks team has been named, so can they get some revenge on the Aussies (21:20)? Auckland FC players Callan Elliot and Lachie Brook join us ahead of the start of the A-League season, so do they pre-pump in the showers (24:25)?
We wrap it up with 'Yours Please' and it turns out...
"Smoking Cigs With Olivia Dean"
On today's Agenda Podcast, ACC Head G Lane, Tony Lyall and Manaia Stewart discuss the ramifications of post Olivia Dean fireworks and how they might scare the animals at the zoo (00:00)...
Next up, it's more microwave chat after the inbox was flooded with pro microwave support (08:00), the All Blacks might be going back to the MCG, but is it an awful stadium to watch rugby in (17:20), and the Kiwis kick off the RLWC campaign tonight, so why is it so damn late (21:20)?
We finish off with 'Yours Please' and one listener needs to address the...
"The ACC SportsBook - October 15th"
Karl from the TAB joins G Lane to pore over the big wins from last weekend (0:00) and look ahead to this weekend's odds, opportunities and omens across the Rugby League World Cup (07:50), the NPC Semis (11:00), the 2nd Bledisloe Cup Test (12:00), the NFL (13:15) and some Golf (14:45)...
Then this week's Grab A Pen (16:20) and another Threeway (22:15)!Â
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"Formula 1 Rwanda"
On today's episode of The Agenda Podcast, ACC Head G Land, Matt Heath and Tony Lyall sit down to once again go over the correct etiquette to employ when leaving a stadium (00:00)...
Next up, it's 'Matt Heath's F1 Corner ', and it looks like Formula 1 is heading back to Africa (09:50), Rachin Ravindra has been cleared to play after his horror injury doing punishing media duties (18:05), and the second oldest Kiwi ever will officially line up to play in the Rugby League World Cup, so how old is Dane Gagai (31:45)?
Finally, it's 'Yours Please' and we...
"Putting The Knives On"
On today's Agenda Podcast, ACC Head G Lane and Tony Lyall dive headfirst into some classic stadium logistics chat, and they think they have just the solution (00:00)...
Next up, the Kiwis are about to kick off the Rugby League World Cup, and they might just have the greatest forward pack the world has ever seen (16:10)! The WWE is making its way back to Auckland, and it will be worth going to watch the crowd alone (24:00), and how on the cricket spectrum is Steve Smith (33.45)?
Finally it's 'Yours Please' and we received some mixed feedback about...
"The All Blacks Are Back!"
On today's Agenda Podcast, ACC Head G Lane and Tony Lyall are back together at last, and they were both at Eden Park for the All Blacks, trying to scrounge beers (00:00).
Next up, the All Blacks are back to their winning ways, so why are some of the fans still complaining (09:00)? The NPC Semi Finalists have been decided, and it's heartbreak for the fellas (23:15) and how is it possible that Bathurst can put multiple people to sleep (27:10).Â
Finally it’s ’Yours Please’ and the joy appears to have returned to the Goon Tugger faithful after the All...
"G Lane Better Not Hear This!"
On today's Agenda, Izaak Selesele and Matt Heath join Webmaster Joe Durie to discuss if Dave Rennie has started hearing the Halloween music ahead of the Bledisloe Cup with the Wallabies confidence at an all time high (00:00)...
Next up, the fellas get into Adam Gilchrist signing on to Team Rugby for the Black Clash and BJ Watling taking over as Batting Coach for the Black Caps (04:45). Then it's a Mega Matt Heath's F1 & V8 Supercars Corner (17:30), before Izaak gives hsi verdict on the Kiwi Rugby World Cup squad. Can they bring home the Cup (26:15)?
Finally...
"The ACC SportsBook - October 7th"
Karl from the TAB joins G Lane to pore over the big wins from last weekend (0:00) and look ahead to this weekend's odds, opportunities and omens across the Bledisloe Cup (07:50), the NPC Quarter-Finals (10:00), the Rugby League World Cup (13:00), and F1 (17:15)...
Then this week's Grab A Pen (21:30)!Â
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"The Big Apology Episode"
In today's Agenda podcast, Manaia Stewart and ACC Head G Lane have returned completely broken from the Export Ultra Beer Garden Tour and they have some apologies to make (00:00)...
Then, the fellas recap the NRL Grand Final, Grim Lane cursing the Newcastle Knights... Plus, has Mark Nawaqanitawase proved union players are better than league players (05:05)? Next, Sir Richard Hadlee is not happy with NZ Cricket (19:25)... Then, the fellas get into people bringing possums to the game in Invercargill and Counties keeping the Shield for the summer (26:55).
Finally, it's 'Yours Please' and a listener is looking...
"Surviving Randwick"
On this special episode of The Agenda, Manaia Stewart & G Lane join Jeremy Wells once again from a very dusty hotel room in Sydney to recap day 2 of the Export Ultra Beer Garden Tour to the Grand Final! Featuring all the carnage of the Ranwick races...
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