Studs Up is a podcast hosted by Auckland born and bred Riccardo Ball and Wellington’s loudest son Daniel McHardy. They’ll be going head-to-head on all the big football issues from the EPL, Champions League, the A Leagues and more.

This week's episode starts with the great news of A Leagues continuing with Sky Sport, Riccardo reveals what the free-to-air schedule looks like (2:40), before debating the idea of Wellington Phoenix and Auckland FC playing for a shield each derby (8:40), plus the San Siro has been stripped of hosting the 2027 Champions League final (11:30).

Then, the lads take a look at the clubs firing up for New Zealand’s National League which kicks off this weekend (17:59), a quick recap of the EPL’s most recent Matchday before getting excited for the next (24:24), and wrap up with their best three bets to try fill the beer fridge (40:50).