The Agenda

By The Alternative Commentary Collective

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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!

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The Agenda episodes:

05.17.2024
"The ACC SportsBook - May 17th"
Karl Tily from the TAB joins G Lane & Manaia to pore over the weekend's odds, opportunities and omens. From 'Around The Grounds' (00:00) to 'Grab A Pen' (20:45) and 'Stats To Impress The Ladies' (24:51). Plus, the latest 3-Way Punt...
05.16.2024
"Walk-In"
Matt Heath returns to join ACC Head G Lane & Manaia Stewart to bury the hatchet (0:00)... The team turns their collective analytical brains to the PGA Championship which teed off overnight (5:54) Netflix picking up the Xmas NFL games and...
05.15.2024
"Up The Nix - Featuring Jason Pine"
ACC Head G Lane & Manaia Stewart are joined by football commentator and great NZer Jason Pine (0:00) to chat all things Phoenix, find out if the Caketin is sold out and what happens in overtime... Then the fellas ask Piney...
05.14.2024
"On The Block At First Sight"
ACC Head G Lane joins Manaia Stewart to address the shock backflip from NRL Star David Fifita (1:00) before delving into Rory McIlroy's divorce and the impact it could have on the PGA Championship (4:06). Then the fellas try to...
05.13.2024
"An Apology To Sam Cane"
ACC Head G Lane joins Manaia Stewart to have an important discussion about fashion for the aging man before reacting to Cleveland Steamer's retirement from international Rugby (0:00). Then the fellas take a deep dive into the Kalyn Ponga salary...
05.13.2024
"Walkout"
Matt Heath joins G Lane and Manaia Stewart to discuss a way to end the curse of the Pinot Wahs and tempers flare, prompting an ACC first walkout! (0:00). Then Lane & Manaia whip around a massive weekend in Super...
05.10.2024
"The ACC SportsBook - May 10th"
Karl Tily from the TAB joins G Lane & Manaia to pore over the weekend's odds, opportunities and omens. From Super Rugby (2:57), NRL (12:13) to Grab A Pen (17:22) and 'Stats To Impress The Ladies (19:55). Plus, the latest...
05.09.2024
"Consequences"
ACC Head G Lane joins Manaia Stewart to face the consequences of his own actions as his kids' sporting groupchats turn on him in retaliation for his '4 Rules of Groupchats' (7:15). Then the fellas dive into the latest NRL...
05.08.2024
"Lighting Durries Off The Olympic Torch"
ACC Head G Lane joins Manaia Stewart to discuss NZR allegedly trying to bring Richie Mo'unga back to New Zealand early (0:00) and rip through the ins & outs of the Super Rugby teams named yesterday (7:00). Then the fellas...
05.08.2024
"A Shock Resignation!"
ACC Head G Lane joins Manaia Stewart to read a shock resignation letter from one of the ACC's longest-serving members (0:00). Then the team react to SKY signing the ICC cricketing rights for 5 more years and what that means...
05.07.2024
"Unconscious Bias"
ACC Head G Lane joins Manaia Stewart to put an end to a Warriors-adjacent Twitter Beef (0:00) and react to the groundswell of support for Lane's '4 Rules Of Groupchats' (6:31). Then the fellas break down the NRL's decision that...
05.05.2024
"Turgid"
ACC Head G Lane joins Manaia Stewart to rake over the coals of another tough Warriors loss (4:26) before ripping through a massive weekend in Super Rugby (11:02) and a quick update on the NBA playoffs (24:46). Finally, the fellas...
05.03.2024
"The ACC SportsBook - May 3rd"
Karl Tily from the TAB joins Manaia to pore over the weekend's odds, opportunities and omens. Powered by TAB! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
05.03.2024
"The 4 Rules Of Groupchats"
ACC Head G Lane joins Manaia Stewart to discuss the politics of bringing your dogs into the office (0:00) before whipping around the Super Rugby action across the weekend (6:18). Plus, with school sports picking up, Lane delivers his 4...
05.01.2024
"Space F***ing Stinks"
ACC Head G Lane joins Manaia Stewart to react to the F-Bomb heard around the world on the Matt & Jerry Show (0:00) and the Mariners robbing the Nix of Premiership (7:25). Then the fellas tear the back out of...
05.01.2024
"Flex Offender"
ACC Head G Lane joins Manaia Stewart to try and wrap their heads around TikTok before addressing how long is too long to spend in a 24-hour gym (5:02). Then the fellas delve into the work Whitewash Investigations are doing...
04.29.2024
"The Teal Brigade"
ACC Head G Lane joins Manaia Stewart to react to the Black Caps T20 World Cup squad named yesterday and a verdict on the kit that was also announced (1:05). Then the fellas discuss the news that Qatar has offered to...
04.28.2024
"Fleshlight 500"
ACC Head G Lane joins Manaia Stewart to rip through a big weekend in Super Rugby (3:25) before holding each other accountable for the weekend's punting on the ACC TAB account (13:15). Then the fellas react to Paul Kent getting...
04.26.2024
"The ACC SportsBook - April 26th"
Karl Tily from the TAB joins Manaia to pore over the weekend's odds, opportunities and omens. Powered by TAB! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
04.25.2024
"Treason"
ACC Head G Lane joins Manaia Stewart to break down the Warriors Anzac Day loss and address the amount of money the ACC won betting against the Wahs (0:00). Then the fellas react to the Black Caps beating Pakistan to...
04.23.2024
"The Pond Meat Premiership"
ACC Head G Lane joins Manaia Stewart live from Taupo to discuss the power of the Drive-Thru server (0:00) before Manaia reveals his most heartbreaking indictment of the Crusaders (1:42). Then the fellas break down the history of the ANZAC...
04.22.2024
"The Beagle Podcast Pitch"
ACC Head G Lane joins Manaia Stewart live from Taupo to discuss school holiday punishment, the Prime Minister's security detail and the role dogs play in our society (0:00) before getting into a delayed recap of the Black Caps victory...
04.22.2024
"Bury It"
ACC Head G Lane joins Manaia Stewart live from Taupo to recap the ITM 400 across the weekend (00:00). Then the fellas discuss who should be held responsible for the Warriors' loss on Friday night (14:05) and whip around the...
04.20.2024
"The Agenda Live From The ITM 400"
Fishing legend and Great NZer Matt Watson joins ACC Head G Lane for a Special Edition of The Agenda Live from the ITM 400m in Taupo! In this episode, G Lane chats with Matt Watson about his V8s knowledge and then...
04.19.2024
"The ACC SportsBook - April 19th"
Karl Tily from the TAB joins Manaia & Lane to pore over the weekend's odds, opportunities and omens. Powered by TAB! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
04.19.2024
"Day 70"
ACC Head G Lane joins Manaia Stewart to discuss the latest developments on the Pinot Wahs front (0:00). Then Lane goes through all the action in the Black Caps 1st T20 in Pakistan, all two balls of it (10:50) before...
04.17.2024
"Grim.Naki"
ACC Head G Lane joins Manaia Stewart to go over the great heist of the Warriors as they confirmed the signing of James Fisher-Harris (0:00) and how through the 'Hot Take Time Machine' this was something we knew all along...
04.17.2024
"Burn The Tickets"
ACC Head G Lane joins Manaia Stewart to discuss a proctologist appointment and what one entails (0:00) before trying to understand why NRL players can only play Number 12 in Rugby as Joey Manu heads over to play in Japan...
04.15.2024
"Richard Hadlee's Bust"
ACC Head G Lane joins Manaia Stewart to address the front page of the NZ Herald accusing the ACC of a Taxi-related scandal before wrapping up Scheffler winning the Masters (2:15). Then the fellas react to Jordie Barrett re-signing through...
04.14.2024
"Pinot Wahs In The Wild"
Matt Heath joins Manaia Stewart to recap his experience at Mt Smart as an out and proud member of the Pinot Wahs (0:00). Then the fellas discuss the popularity of the Masters and Ryan Fox's performance (13:01), recap Super Rugby...
04.11.2024
"The Glove Don't Fit"
Matt Heath joins Manaia Stewart for a deep dive into O.J. Simpson's life and death (0:00) but probably too deep... Then the fellas dive into the shallow end with a bit of Warriors chat (18:27) Ryan Fox's blazing start to the...
04.10.2024
“Maaaarcelo Montoooya”
Matt Heath joins Manaia Stewart to respond to allegations that the Pinot Wahs are gentrifying rugby league (0:00) before stumbling across an absolute shoo-in chant for the Wahs (11:00). Then the fellas discuss the deadline for the new Auckland stadium...
04.09.2024
"I Think My Cat Has AIDS"
ACC Head G Lane joins Manaia Stewart to shine a light on the Feline Aids epidemic sweeping the country (0:00) before reacting to the announcement of Bazball coming to NZ next summer (5:35). Then the fellas preview the Masters kicking...
04.09.2024
"Hopo-Wah-Te"
ACC Head G Lane joins Manaia Stewart to compare their Monday afternoons which saw Manaia drifting Supercars with the Warriors, while Lane humiliated himself in a referee costume (0:00) before wrapping their heads around rugby’s proposed inaugural World Club Cup...
04.08.2024
"The Pinot Wahs"
ACC Head G Lane joins Manaia Stewart to give a peek behind the scenes of Jono & Ben's 24-Hour Handball Fundraiser (0:00) before being interrupted by Matt Heath who came to defend himself over the new group 'The Pinot Wahs'...
04.04.2024
"The Grim Lane Dossier"
ACC Head G Lane joins Manaia Stewart to address the full dossier of New Zealand sporting moments that he has derailed (00:00). Then the fellas discuss Tiger Woods' latest training method (10:08) and share some tips for the weekend (19:11)...
04.03.2024
"The Cricketing Avengers"
ACC Head G Lane joins Manaia Stewart in the midst of Feijoa season to react to The Beast being named Black Caps Captain, and whether he knew when he talked to us the other day (0:00). Then the fellas break...
04.03.2024
"The Coaching Carnival"
Manaia Stewart rolls the stone back from his tomb to join ACC Head G Lane to rake over the coals of the Crusaders game (0:00) and review some questionable punting strategies from the ACC (7:47) before reacting to the news...
04.01.2024
"Grim Lane Strikes Again!"
Matt Heath joins ACC Head G Lane for a deep-dive into Grim Lane's sporting curses across the weekend including of his beloved Chiefs Mana (0:00). The fellas then discuss why the Crusaders can't make the Super Rugby Playoffs (11:21) and...
03.27.2024
"Crowd Pleaser Featuring Phil Robertson"
ACC Head G Lane joins Manaia Stewart to react to the latest gambling scandal this time coming out of the NBA (6:05). Then the fellas whip around the Easter weekend Super Rugby games trying to find some value (14:40) before...
03.27.2024
"Boycott Kung Fu Panda"
Matt Heath joins Manaia Stewart for a deep-dive on the Shohei Ohtani betting scandal and whether his interpreter was a Patsy (9:53), before explaining why RTS' switch to fullback means we should boycott Kung Fu Panda 4 (20:54), and the...
03.26.2024
"Hedging The Market"
ACC Head G Lane and Matt Heath discuss Liam Lawson's chances of being promoted to the F1 circuit and what a Kiwi brings to the table on a world stage (0:00). Then the guys head to the world of sports hedging,...
03.24.2024
"Give 'Em A Taste"
ACC Head G Lane & Manaia Stewart return from Sail GP in Christchurch to recap all of the action from the greatest day in sailing history (0:00). Then the fellas discuss the future of the NPC (20:17) Benji Marshall's credentials...
03.23.2024
"Day 2 Live From The Sail GP"
Manaia Stewart & Matt Heath join ACC Head G Lane for a Special Edition of The Agenda Live from Christchurch at the Sail GP! In this episode, the fellas digest how a single dolphin brought Day 1 to a stand still,...
03.23.2024
"Day 1 Live From The Sail GP"
Manaia Stewart & Matt Heath join ACC Head G Lane for a Special Edition of The Agenda Live from Christchurch at the Sail GP! In this episode, the guys digest all the action from the Sail GP, recap the ACC Golf...
03.21.2024
"Number Of The Beast"
ACC Head G Lane joins Manaia Stewart to preview the Wellington ACC Golf Open and why not signing up for the next one means you hate Jesus (0:00)... Then the fellas preview the weekend's Super Rugby action via a terrifying multi...
03.20.2024
"Tubthumping"
ACC Head G Lane joins Manaia Stewart to discuss NBA League Pass introducing live interactive betting odds into their streams and LeBron's new podcast (2:04). Then Manaia jumps off the Crusaders bandwagon after learning who the newest supporter is (12:39)...
03.19.2024
"Shape Of The Game"
ACC Head G Lane joins Manaia Stewart to pore over the findings of Rugby Union's "Shape of the Game Forum" and the changes they want to make (3:47). Then, in light of the Master's Champions dinner coming up, the fellas...
03.18.2024
"Terrazza d'Azzurro"
ACC Head G Lane joins Manaia Stewart to discuss Chris Luxon's Crusaders fandom (2:17) before launching into the Auckland FC pitch invader (5:13) and react to a thrilling finish to the Players Championship (10:18). Then the fellas discuss the conviviality...
03.18.2024
"The ACC Remain Defeated"
ACC Head G Lane joins Manaia Stewart to recap a dismal performance by the ACC XI against the Dulux Tradies XI including a staggering injury count, whether Matt Heath is the Michael Jordan of not paying for beers and who...

What's The Agenda about?

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The Agenda episodes:

"The ACC SportsBook - May 17th"

"Walk-In"

"Up The Nix - Featuring Jason Pine"

"On The Block At First Sight"

"An Apology To Sam Cane"

"Walkout"

"The ACC SportsBook - May 10th"

"Consequences"

"Lighting Durries Off The Olympic Torch"

"A Shock Resignation!"

"Unconscious Bias"

"Turgid"

"The ACC SportsBook - May 3rd"

"The 4 Rules Of Groupchats"

"Space F***ing Stinks"

"Flex Offender"

"The Teal Brigade"

"Fleshlight 500"

"The ACC SportsBook - April 26th"

"Treason"

"The Pond Meat Premiership"

"The Beagle Podcast Pitch"

"Bury It"

"The Agenda Live From The ITM 400"

"The ACC SportsBook - April 19th"

"Day 70"

"Grim.Naki"

"Burn The Tickets"

"Richard Hadlee's Bust"

"Pinot Wahs In The Wild"

"The Glove Don't Fit"

“Maaaarcelo Montoooya”

"I Think My Cat Has AIDS"

"Hopo-Wah-Te"

"The Pinot Wahs"

"The Grim Lane Dossier"

"The Cricketing Avengers"

"The Coaching Carnival"

"Grim Lane Strikes Again!"

"Crowd Pleaser Featuring Phil Robertson"

"Boycott Kung Fu Panda"

"Hedging The Market"

"Give 'Em A Taste"

"Day 2 Live From The Sail GP"

"Day 1 Live From The Sail GP"

"Number Of The Beast"

"Tubthumping"

"Shape Of The Game"

"Terrazza d'Azzurro"

"The ACC Remain Defeated"

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