The Local Game

By Sport Nation

The Local Game is your weekly dive into the people, stories, and passions that drive grassroots sport across Aotearoa New Zealand.

Hosted by Stephen McIvor, each episode shin... more

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How many episodes does The Local Game have?

The podcast currently has 199 episodes available.

The Local Game episodes:

November 21, 2025 Paul Ifill - Wellington Olympic Head Coach (22/11/25)
Wellington Olympic head coach Paul Ifill joins Andy Thompson to discuss their game this weekend against Christchurch United in the National League.
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10min
November 21, 2025 Ryan Edwards - Christchurch United Head Coach (22/11/25)
Christchurch United head coach Ryan Edwards joins Andy Thompson to discuss their important matchup against Wellington Olympic this weekend.
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8min
November 21, 2025 Michelle Banks - On the New Zealand Premier Hockey League opening rounds (22/11/25)
1 News Sports Reporter Michelle Banks joins the programme to discuss the opening two rounds of the Premier Hockey League in New Zealand.
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12min
November 21, 2025 Hon Brooke Van Velden - Online Casino Gambling to fund local sports & community groups (22/11/25)
Hon Brooke Van Velden joins Andy Thompson to discuss the latest bill about Online Casino Gambling who are funding local sports & community groups.
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9min
November 14, 2025 The Local Game - Full Show (15/11/25)
The Local Game full show for Saturday the 1st of November with Andy Thompson, featuring Anaru Cassidy, Gordan Noble Campbell and the Cheap Seats.
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34min
November 14, 2025 Gordon Noble-Campbell - NZ Amateur Sport (15/11/25)
NZ Amateur Sports chair, Gordon Noble-Campbell joined Andy to discuss the future of Amateur Sport in New Zealand.
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13min
November 14, 2025 Anaru Cassidy - Latest Wellington Phoenix academy graduate (15/11/25)
The latest Wellington Phoenix signing from the academy, Anaru Cassidy, joins Andy Thompson to discuss his latest contract deal with the club.
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10min
November 14, 2025 The Cheap Seats - Lashes & Lee Piper (15/11/25)
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13min
November 07, 2025 The Local Game - Full Show (8/11/25)
The Local Game full show for Saturday the 1st of November with Andy Thompson, featuring The Cheap Seats, Declan McCormack, Paul Posa and Ross Haviland.
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46min
November 07, 2025 The Cheap Seats - Lashes & Lee Piper (8/11/25)
Andy Thompson is joined by Lashes and Lee Piper to discuss all of the latest New Zealand sports issues including Super Rugby and the Eli Katoa situation.
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17min

FAQs about The Local Game:

How many episodes does The Local Game have?

The podcast currently has 199 episodes available.