Sportscafe

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June 13, 2025 *BONUS EPISODE* Who will be the best team in the world 2025 plus Irish star Andrew Trimble
This weekend we've got a Bonus Episode of John Kirwan and Victor Matfield brand new podcast "Rivals" - If you like what you hear, follow the podcast on your preferred podcast app:

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In this episode of Rivals, Victor Matfield and Sir John Kirwan talk about the Bulls taking the win over the Sharks, JK gives his views on whether the Chiefs know how to get the job done at the back end of the season and JK and Victor debate whether France are ready to take the world cup out, or if they just don't want it. Irish legend Andrew Trimble joins us to talk about the Lions tour, and what Andy Farrell has planned for the Australians.

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49 min
June 11, 2025 Christian Cullen Names His Most Exciting Players & Kai Kara-France's Beef with Leigh!
This week we’re joined by the great Christian Cullen - the All Blacks legend drops his picks for the most exciting players in the game right now, talks all things Super Rugby and Hurricanes, and reacts to Macca's punishing questions about John Hart and John Mitchell.

Also in the mix this week: Kai Kara-France, just weeks out from his world title fight, who has a bone to pick Leigh. And downhill biking legend Brook MacDonald jumps on for a bit of chaos and carnage.

Oh, and we just won Best Podcast of the Year at the NZ Radio & Podcast Awards. And you'll never guess where the award has ended up.
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47 min
June 11, 2025 Christian Cullen: The Truth About Move to Centre PLUS Kai Kara-France's World Title Prep!
This week we’re joined by the great Christian Cullen - the All Blacks legend drops his picks for the most exciting players in the game right now, talks all things Super Rugby and Hurricanes, and reacts to Macca's punishing questions about John Hart and John Mitchell.
Also in the mix this week: Kai Kara-France, just weeks out from his world title fight, who has a bone to pick Leigh. And downhill biking legend Brook MacDonald jumps on for a bit of chaos and carnage.
Oh, and we just won Best Podcast of the Year at the NZ Radio & Podcast Awards. And you'll never guess where the award has ended up.
48 min
June 04, 2025 Leigh Hart Returns! Marc Grills OnlyFans Foot Model & Angus Taʻavao Talks Super Rugby Finals
Leigh Hart makes his long-awaited return to the show, just in time for Marc Ellis to bring on an OnlyFans foot model (yes, actually).

We're also joined by Ali Williams and Angus Taʻavao to cover the Super Rugby Finals and go behind the scenes of the Blues camp.

Cheese rolling injuries, a new idea for regional air travel, and much, much more.

About The Show:

Ric Salizzo, Marc Ellis and Leigh Hart catch up to (uniquely) discuss sporting issues of the day, create havoc, welcome in special guests; and find time to look back with insight, and lay blame for moments from the popular Sports Cafe TV show.

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48 min
May 28, 2025 State of Origin Chaos: LIVE SHOW with Danny Buderus & Monty Betham!
Recorded in front of a live audience – this week, we dive deep into State of Origin with league legends Monty Betham and Danny Buderus.
We’re joined again by All Black legend and Auckland FC CEO Ali Williams, as well as All Black and Highlander Ethan de Groot.
We share our State of Origin predictions with insider expertise from Danny Buderus, as well as covering some of the best yarns from his historic career - we discuss the Warriors' season, why we love Invercargill, and much more.
Important note:
This episode was recorded before the tragic death of 19-year-old Ryan Satterthwaite, who passed away in Palmerston North this week.
We want to send our deepest condolences to Ryan’s whānau, friends, and the wider Palmerston North community. Our thoughts are with you all during this incredibly difficult time.
Chapters:
00:00 Ric's Suit & Rainstorm
3:08 Danny Buderus & State of Origin
8:00 League vs. Rugby
9:50 Andrew Johns
14:00 Macca's League Stories
18:00 BTS of State of Origin
23:00 Invercargill Tribute
26:00 Ethan de Groot Interview
32:00 Marc's Instagrams of the Week
34:20 Ali Williams on Auckland FC
36:00 TAB Interview
39:12 Classic Leigh Hart Blues Story
41:10 Secret Guest
43 min
May 28, 2025 State of Origin Chaos with NSW Legend Danny Buderus, Monty Betham & Ali Williams
Recorded in front of a live audience – this week, we dive deep into State of Origin with league legends Monty Betham and Danny Buderus.

We’re joined again by All Black legend and Auckland FC CEO Ali Williams, as well as All Black and Highlander Ethan de Groot.

We share our State of Origin predictions with insider expertise from Danny Buderus, as well as covering some of the best yarns from his historic career - we discuss the Warriors' season, why we love Invercargill, and much more.

Important note:

This episode was recorded before the tragic death of 19-year-old Ryan Satterthwaite, who passed away in Palmerston North this week.

We want to send our deepest condolences to Ryan’s whānau, friends, and the wider Palmerston North community. Our thoughts are with you all during this incredibly difficult time.

About The Show:

Ric Salizzo, Marc Ellis and Leigh Hart catch up to (uniquely) discuss sporting issues of the day, create havoc, welcome in special guests; and find time to look back with insight, and lay blame for moments from the popular Sports Cafe TV show.

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Marc Ellis

LeighHart

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43 min
May 21, 2025 'Run It Straight' Debate Gets Us FIRED UP ft. Ali Williams (Season 2 Premiere)
Sportscafe is BACK for Season 2, and we’re running it straight.
Marc Ellis, Ric Salizzo, Leigh Hart, and Lana Coc-Kroft return to your screens with a chaotic new season of NZ’s loosest sports show. It’s viral trends, big debates, questionable steaks, and classic Sportscafe banter.
This week we dive headfirst into the Run It Straight phenomenon that’s blowing up online.
Plus, special guest Ali Williams joins us — now owner of Auckland FC — to talk rugby, football, and share some inappropriate stories from his time in Japan.
👊 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe — this is episode 1/10 on our New Zealand farewell tour.
00:00 – We're Back!
01:50 – Remembering Bull Rush
03:55 – Run It Straight: The Viral Trend
07:25 – Run It Straight: Big Hits
10:25 – Macca’s Hot Take on Rugby
16:05 – Ali Williams Joins the Show
19:59 – Ali on Football Growth
23:56 – Macca vs. Lion
27:15 – Moana Pasifika
34:12 – TAB Picks of the Week
38:08 – Macca’s Nuts**k Story
40:27 – Macca’s Clips of the Week
46 min
May 21, 2025 Sportscafe Runs It Straight: Viral Trend Gets Us FIRED UP ft. Ali Williams
We’re kicking off the new season of Sportscafe with a chaotic bang, the only way we know how.

We unpack the viral 'Run It Straight' trend that's taken over Australia and New Zealand, why Marc loves it and Lana is horrified.

All Blacks legend and now Auckland FC Owner Ali Williams joins us to discuss the rise of football in NZ and AFC's incredible success.

This is episode 1 of our New Zealand farewell tour, enjoy it while it lasts and tell a friend.

About The Show:

Ric Salizzo, Marc Ellis and Leigh Hart catch up to (uniquely) discuss sporting issues of the day, create havoc, welcome in special guests; and find time to look back with insight, and lay blame for moments from the popular Sports Cafe TV show.

Follow:

Ric Salizzo

Marc Ellis

LeighHart

Sportscafe

iHeartRadio NZ
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47 min
November 05, 2024 THE LAST SHOW! Matty Johns & Marc Ellis Reunite PLUS Kiwis Legend Mark Graham - When Sport Was Tough
Fan favourite Matty Johns returns to celebrate our last show and cause more chaos with Macca. Kiwis Legend Mark Graham also joins the show to reflect on the golden days of league and rugby, as well as the new movie about his life created by his son ’Sharko’.

About The Show:

Ric Salizzo, Marc Ellis and Leigh Hart catch up to (uniquely) discuss sporting issues of the day, create havoc, welcome in special guests; and find time to look back with insight, and lay blame for moments from the popular Sports Cafe TV show.

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Ric Salizzo

Marc Ellis

LeighHart

Sportscafe

iHeartRadio NZ
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1 hr
October 29, 2024 FINAL TWO SHOWS! Chris Cairns' Toughest Battle, Marc Connects with Elle McPherson & Eva WHIPS Him
It’s our second-to-last show, so we recruited Chris Cairns (our most recurring guest on Sportscafe TV show) to join us and update us on his health situation. We reminisce on Marc’s whipping from Eva The Bulgarian, and his chemistry with Elle McPherson during a TV interview, as well as Leigh's experience duck shooting, Zinny meeting a huge bodybuilder and more.

About The Show:

Ric Salizzo, Marc Ellis and Leigh Hart catch up to (uniquely) discuss sporting issues of the day, create havoc, welcome in special guests; and find time to look back with insight, and lay blame for moments from the popular Sports Cafe TV show.

Follow:

Ric Salizzo

Marc Ellis

LeighHart

Sportscafe

iHeartRadio NZ
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40 min

About Sportscafe

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Sportscafe is Australia’s (and NZ’s) sports entertainment show - covering NRL, AFL, cricket, netball and everything else you can think of - as well as the biggest moments in Aussie sport every week. Hosted by Big Bash legend Chris Lynn, State of Origin star Connor Watson and Tayla Montoya, with former All Black Marc Ellis causing trans-Tasman chaos and on-screen producer Ric Salizzo trying to hold it all together.