On this episode, Nigel looks back at the All Blacks win over Japan at Yokohama (0:43) and looks ahead to this weekends test with England at Twickenham (22:00) Then Sky Sport commentator, Newstalk ZB weekend sports host & all around high quality human Jason Pine joins the show to talk football (26:18) including the form of Chris Wood (27:00) Arne Slot's start at Liverpool (31:35) what's next for Manchester United (34:05) season prospects for the Wellington Phoenix women (36:43) and this Saturday's inaugural A-League clash between the Wellington Phoenix and Auckland FC (42:43)

Host & Producer: Nigel Yalden

Guest: Jason Pine

Nigel is on-the-clock as he looks back at a sensational weekend of sport which included rugby, cricket, yachting, netball & F1 (0:44) before a quick preview of Saturday afternoons NPC Final between Wellington & Bay of Plenty (17:25) and finishing with his thoughts and expectations of the All Blacks side taking on Japan in Yokohama Saturday evening (24:25)

Host & Producer: Nigel Yalden

On this milestone episode, Nigel reflects on reaching his podcasting century (0:53) then chats the NPC quarter-finals in chronological order - Wellington vs Counties Manukau (6:18) Bay of Plenty vs Hawkes Bay (10:46) Taranaki vs Waikato (13:48) Tasman vs Canterbury (19:56) - shares some quick thoughts on the NPC semi-finals (22:20) and the Heartland Championship aka The Peoples Rugby (27:23) before diving into the Mailbag (31:52)

Host & Producer: Nigel Yalden

Contributors: Isaac, Craig, Lauren, David D, David L, Matt (aka OBC), Carlin & Greg

In this rapid fire, school holidays episode Nigel reviews a largely predictable All Blacks Northern/End Of Year tour squad (0:40) before spending more time on the far more intriguing & enlightening selections of the All Blacks XV squad (4:35). He then previews the four NPC quarter finals in chronological order - Wellington vs Counties Manukau (13:17) Bay of Plenty vs Hawkes Bay (15:03) Taranaki vs Waikato (16:51) and Tasman vs Canterbury (21:08) - before finishing with details of an impending milestone (23:16)

Host & Producer: Nigel Yalden

Today's episode starts with Nigel's late night, vibes-only review of the All Blacks win over the Wallabies in Wellington on Saturday night (1:26) and a quick NRL Grand Final pick (14:35) before an in-depth conversation with the wonderful sports story teller Suzanne McFadden, who shares her story telling origin story, her process around telling long form stories, the trials, tribulations and emotions of writing a book, her collaboration with Honey Hireme-Smiler on her book "Honey - My Story of Love, Loss and Victory" and having other story teller in the house (16:24)

Host & Producer: Nigel Yalden

Guest: Suzanne McFadden

Nigel finishes the month by diving into the mailbag, answering questions on the Kalyn Ponga situation, the Blackcaps, NFL, AFL, NRL, NPC, his beloved Tottenham, Formula 1, the Black Ferns, the Breakers and multiple questions around the All Blacks including injury cover, the End of Year Tour, depth issues, overseas players and blooding new players.

Host & Producer: Nigel Yalden

Contributors: Craig, Nathan, David D, Matt (aka OBC) Damien, David L, Blair, Issac and Lauren

On this episode, Nigel looks at the 1st Bledisloe Cup test between the All Blacks and Wallabies in Sydney (0:32) including 1st half stats speaking volumes (10:25) Nigel talking in circles about the ABs bench balance 😂 (21:00) post test thoughts (23:55) 2nd half stats (24:40) mentality (32:00) and changes (33:13) before finishing with letting you know what coming up on the podcast over the next ten days (36:37)

Host & Producer: Nigel Yalden

A nice little half hour episode starts with Nigel looking at the All Blacks team for the opening Bledisloe Cup test in Sydney (0:42). He then shares his thoughts on the format for Super Rugby Pacific 2025 (6:54) before finishing with his NPC Tiers (12:10) ... lets go!

Host & Producer: Nigel Yalden

Nigel finally gets around to reviewing another intriguing test battle between the All Blacks and South Africa in Cape Town. The observations include delays in play (5:30) the All Blacks attack in rhythm (12:12) halftime thoughts (14:29) the Springboks turn the screw (18:55) start of the final quarter (21:00) the Willie le Roux yellow card (21:45) ten to play (25:31) before finishing with some post test thoughts (28:30) and a look ahead to the ABs upcoming tests with the Wallabies (32:05)

Host & Producer: Nigel Yalden

In this episode, Nigel reviews a fascinating test match between to the two old foes in Johannesburg. His breakdown includes the Mbonambi try (5:30) a kicking at altitude story (11:25) interesting halftime stats (15:45) ABs fast start to second half (16:49) and the turning point of the game (23:45) before ending with summations, conclusions and observations (29:00)

Host & Producer: Nigel Yalden