Studs Up!

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

On this week's episode:

Ric is sick on Christmas Eve so Daniel has relied on Producer Brayden to step in this week. The lads start the show by reacting to the news of Auckland FC's match against Sydney FC getting postponed before reflecting on the latest results from the last weekend of A-League men's and women's action.

We then reflect on the EPL season so far, unwrapping our most underrated teams and more.

The lads then look ahead to the EPL fixtures over a busy holiday period.

Plus, Daniel and Brayden dish out their best bets of the week with betcha to hopefully fill your beer fridge for the Christmas period.

*betcha is R18, please bet responsibly.

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

On this week's episode:

Ric and Daniel start the show by looking at the A-League men's as the Wellington Phoenix went down 3-1 to the Newcastle Jets, and then discuss Auckland FC's 2-1 win over the Central Coast Mariners.

We then recap the Dettol National League final as Auckland City FC defeated Wellington Olympic on penalties.

The lads then deep dive into European football with a discussion around the EPL leaders, Manchester United's 4-4 draw with Bournemouth as well as the relegation battle.

Plus, Riccardo and Daniel dish out their best bets of the week

*betcha is R18, please bet responsibly.

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

On this week's episode:

Ric and Daniel start the show by recapping the Kiwi Derby with Auckland FC winning 3-1 over the Wellington Phoenix at Go Media Stadium.

We then recap the Dettol National League results from the final round of the men's competition, looking ahead to the final this weekend as Wellington Olympic hosts Auckland City FC.

The lads then deep dive into European football with discussion around the EPL and the Champions League.

Plus, Riccardo and Daniel dish out their best bets of the week

*betcha is R18, please bet responsibly.

While Daniel McHardy was in Christchurch to call what would be an excellent match of Test cricket between the Blackcaps and West Indies, Riccardo Ball was in Auckland for the FIFA World Cup Draw as a live Studs Up! Podcast special at Full Time Sports Bar & Eatery.

Here he catches up with All Whites goalkeeper coach Paul Gothard to gauge his immediate reaction to New Zealand being drawn into Group G with Belgium, Egypt and Iran, plus just how good are the nation's goalkeeping stocks?

While Daniel McHardy was in Christchurch to call what would be an excellent match of Test cricket between the Blackcaps and West Indies, Riccardo Ball was in Auckland for the FIFA World Cup Draw as a live Studs Up! Podcast special at Full Time Sports Bar & Eatery.

Here he catches up with Tall Paul Wright, better known on Instagram as YorkshireZlatan9. Why? Because he honestly looks A LOT like Zlatan. But he also has thoughts on England being drawn in Group L with Croatia, Ghana and Panama.

While Daniel McHardy was in Christchurch to call what would be an excellent match of Test cricket between the Blackcaps and West Indies, Riccardo Ball was in Auckland for the FIFA World Cup Draw as a live Studs Up! Podcast special at Full Time Sports Bar & Eatery.

Here he catches up with former Socceroo Luke Casserly and former NZ U20 coach Chris Milicich to get their reactions to how the draw played out for Australia and New Zealand.

Note: Due to technical difficulties, this is only a partial interview.

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

On this week's episode:

Ric and Daniel start the show by hearing Lachie's Stat Attack simulating the Fifa World Cup draw before turning their attention to the Kiwi Derby.

Plus they wrap up Auckland FC's and Wellington Phoenix's latest A-League results.

The lads then deep dive into European football with discussion around the EPL and the Champions League.

Plus, Riccardo and Daniel dish out their best bets of the week

*betcha is R18, please bet responsibly.

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

On this week's episode:

Ric and Daniel start the show by discussing the World Cup pots and who they would like to see the All Whites draw in their pool for the 2026 World Cup. They also look over the latest A-League round with Auckland FC picking up a 1-1 draw and the Phoenix going down 1-0 to MacArthur FC.

The lads are then chat to Eastern Suburbs captain Kenya Brooke ahead of the Dettol National League final this weekend against Auckland United.

The lads then deep dive into European football with discussion around the EPL and the Champions League, and we hear 'Lachie's Stat Attack' about Premier League leaders Arsenal.

Plus, Riccardo and Daniel dish out their best bets of the week

*betcha is R18, please bet responsibly.

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

On this week’s episode:

Ric and Daniel kick things off with World Cup qualifying chaos, and what a week it’s been.

But not everyone’s celebrating…

Then it’s back home for your A-League update, as the All Whites fall 2–1 to Colombia despite a brilliant Ben Old goal, and the Nix Women battle to a 1–1 draw with Newcastle. We break down the injury carnage, the debuts, and where the squad stands heading into the next window.

The lads also run through the full All Whites squad list, including notable withdrawals, returning veterans, and fresh faces ready to make their mark.

In Segment Two, it’s all about the Dettol National League.

In Segment Three, Lachie delivers another edition of Lachie’s Stat Attack before Ric and Daniel dive into a stacked EPL weekend:
Chelsea away at Burnley, Liverpool v Forest, Newcastle hosting Man City, Arsenal v Spurs, and United v Everton early Tuesday.

And finally, the boys wrap things up with their best bets of the weekend, thanks to Betcha — with the hope of filling your beer fridge, not emptying your wallet.