In episode one, Nathan Limm and Michael Burgess explain why the Warriors' opening 20-12 win over the Newcastle Knights in Wellington should finally give fans some hope for the 2023 season.

They also reflect on a miserable 2022 campaign abroad, including a jaw-dropping compilation of quotes from Stacey Jones, and the key issues coach Andrew Webster needs to address this year.

Finally, they look ahead to the Roosters' game on Saturday, touching on Sydney's shock loss to the new Redcliffe Dolphins in round one.

Each Wednesday join rugby league nut and Newstalk ZB sports journalist Nathan Limm and NZ Herald lead league writer Michael Burgess as they jump aboard the Warriors bandwagon, looking at how the Warriors are tracking in the NRL.

This new weekly podcast talks to the big names from the Warriors, discusses their performances plus the big issues hitting the headlines.

A podcast for the league purist – Nathan and Michael discuss, debate and pontificate about this being the Warriors year.

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