What a Lad

What a Lad episodes:

• 05.05.2024

  Johnny McNicholl- What a Lad

  One of the great lads of Welsh and NZ rugby Johnny McNicholl is on What a Lad this week, after returning to Super Rugby in red hot form! Having started in Christchurch with Canterbury and the Crusaders, Johnny then spent 8...

  
• 04.30.2024

  The O-Studio Podcast-Ft James Marshall What a Lad

  For this episode I jump on the other side of the mic by going on the O-Studio podcast hosted by the 2 time What a Lad guest Tim Bateman and his co hosts Sophie and Matty.  They do such an awesome...

  
• 04.24.2024

  Tim Naki- What a Lad

  Tim Naki has to be one of the most likeable lads you'll meet. He's as down to earth as they come, he's quick witted, he loves a beer, he loves a punt and to his amazement he has somehow managed...

  
• 04.13.2024

  Sam Whitelock- What a Lad

  Sam Whitelock is one of the all-time greats of rugby! In this episode he discusses his recent decision to retire from Rugby and future plans. The man who is the most capped All Black ever has had an incredible career...

  
• 03.31.2024

  Dexter Dunn- What a Lad

  Dexter Dunn is one of the greatest Harness Drivers ever, period. His strike rate since he started out as a teenager speaks for itself. He was NZ's leading driver for 10 years straight, winning almost every big race there is...

  
• 03.17.2024

  Will Jordan- What a Lad

  Will Jordan is one of those rugby players who is just a joy to watch. He's fast, he's got all the skills and of course he scores plenty of tries. His strike rate speaks for itself, having scored 31 tries...

  
• 03.03.2024

  What a Lad trailer 2024

  What a Lad is a podcast by James Marshall who talks to some of the biggest names and best lads on the planet. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  
• 03.03.2024

  Matt Todd- What a Lad

  Matt Todd is one of the most understated Canterbury, Crusader and All Black legend there is! A man who just went about his work consistently every week racking up 20+ tackles, missing none and doing it all again the following...

  
• 02.19.2024

  What a Lad x Sporting Rumble: Super Rugby Super Pod

  Mulls & John from The Sporting Rumble and Jimmy Marshall from What a Lad have joined forces to bring you the the perfect poddy to get fizzed up for Super Rugby Pacific. On the show we preview the 6 kiwi teams...

  
• 02.18.2024

  James O'Connor- What a Lad

  When I think of genuine superstars of Australian rugby, I think James O’Connor. He is the youngest ever player to play Super Rugby at just 17years old. He burst on to the rugby scene with his boy band looks and...

  
• 02.04.2024

  Joe Moody - What a Lad

  Not many thought I would be able to rope in the humble All Black legend Joe Moody on to What a Lad but here he is. In his first ever podcast, the great loose head prop (and a bit of...

  
• 01.21.2024

  Brodie Retallick - What a Lad

  Brodie Retallick is one of the all time great All Blacks and also one of the all time lads so what better way to start What a Lad season 5 than with the great man himself! The man they call...

  
• 12.03.2023

  Anton Lienert-Brown - What a Lad

  Here it is, the last episode of season 4 and as always I love to finish the season with one of the all time lads and who better than the All Black and Chiefs legend Anton Lienert-Brown. Anton in my...

  
• 11.26.2023

  Kayla Ahki- One of the greats!

  We always hear about the journey from an athletes point of view but never from the one behind the scenes doing all the hard work. However in this episode with Kayla Ahki we get the best of both. The former...

  
• 11.19.2023

  Paul Iffil- What a Lad

  Gambling addictions are growing in society rapidly and even more so if professional sport. Disposable income, plenty of spare time and chasing that buzz you get from professional sports make pro athletes high risk. As you'll hear in this episode...

  
• 11.12.2023

  Ged Robinson- Life after Rugby

  The life after rugby transition has been a struggle for so many who have been through it and as you’ll hear in this episode with Ged Robinson, it doesn’t have to be that way. Our mindset around how we approach...

  
• 11.05.2023

  Corey Flynn- What a Lad

  Corey Flynn is the definition of a lad! He's just one of those truely genuine good blokes who has had a rugby career take him on some journey. He's had some huge achievements like winning the Rugby World Cup but...

  
• 10.29.2023

  The RWC Final- Dance in France final Review

  That’s it! The 2023 RWC is all over and man has that taken us on an emotional rollercoaster. So much to discuss in this last ever episode of the Dance in France review show. It’s been awesome having Searley and Jacob...

  
• 10.29.2023

  Hugh Renton- Mental Health

  Hugh Renton is one of the NZ rugbys hard men, he's tough, he's aggressive and he has a reckless regard for his body. He's also had to be very tough mentally with some of the challenges he has faced in...

  
• 10.26.2023

  RWC Dance in France- The Final

  Here it is! We are at the pinnacle of the sport a Rugby World Cup final with 2 of the most dominant teams in the history of the sport going at it as the mighty All Blacks get set to...

  
• 10.21.2023

  Shane Christie - What a Lad

  Shane Christie is one of NZ's great lads! This is one of the the most honest, raw and engaging episodes I've ever done, as we talk about topics which are very close to home, like concussion in rugby and the...

  
• 10.19.2023

  RWC Dance in France- Semi Finals

  Before we start talking Semi Finals, lets sit back and take in what was the best weekend of Rugby you will see! Some of the most entertaining, competitive and intense games you will see, topped of by an All Blacks...

  
• 10.15.2023

  Phill Jones- What a Lad

  Phill Jones is one of the best shooters of a Basketball this country has ever seen. He scored thousands of goals in his 23 year career, which included at least 163 games for the Tall Blacks. The Reefton Kid had...

  
• 10.12.2023

  RWC Dance in France - Quarter Finals!

  How good is this Rugby World Cup! You couldn't ask for a more even, hard to predict quarter final games than what we have here. 4 Northern Hemisphere teams taking on 4 Southern Hemisphere teams, with all 4 Northern Hemisphere...

  
• 10.08.2023

  Charlie Gubb- What a Lad

  Charlie Gubb is one of my all time favourite Warriors, not just because of the way he played on the field (even though he was an absolute animal) but more importantly because of how big of a lad that he...

  
• 10.04.2023

  RWC Dance in France Preview- Round 5

  The last round of pool play is here and knockout rugby has come a week early for a few teams, which makes for a couple of mouth watering clashes to finish pool play. Jake the snake and I first look back...

  
• 10.01.2023

  Brad Mika- What a Lad

  Big Brad Mika was one of those guys I loved watching growing up, an absolute beast with the skill set of a back. Capped by the All Blacks just 3 times, after some outstanding years of Super Rugby, where he...

  
• 09.27.2023

  RWC Dance in France Preview- Round 4 pool play

  How good is the RWC, no game for the All Blacks but that didn’t stop the drame, Aussie gone, Dupont with a facial fracture, Ireland win the battle of the giants it was all go! Plenty to get through in...

  
• 09.24.2023

  Sam Matavasi- What a Lad

  Sam Matavasi is someone who certainly hasn't had the typical pathway to the top. In this episode we go through his incredible journey of being the young talent who's drinking and poor work ethic held him back from going professional...

  
• 09.21.2023

  RWC Dance in France Preview- Pool Play round 3

  How good is the Rugby World Cup, huge wins from NZ, SA and Ireland. Fiji with a massive win in the context of the competition in one of the games of the tournament. England scoring tries. Last week had everything...

  
• 09.16.2023

  Phil Burleigh- What a Lad

  Phil Burleigh is one of those lads you just can't not like. A top man who has had a very interesting career which has seen him have the highs of playing internationally for Scotland and the lows of battling through...

  
• 09.14.2023

  RWC Preview- Round 2- Pool Play

  With the first round of the RWC been and gone there was plenty to discuss in this weeks episode with a very special guest joining Searley and I in Jacob Atkins who give us a Northern Hemisphere flavour to the...

  
• 09.10.2023

  Danny Cipriani- What a Lad

  What an incredible journey Danny Cipriani has had on and off the field! On it he's one of the best ball players at the line we have seen, his understanding of the game is next level and has played some incredible...

  
• 09.07.2023

  Rugby World Cup Preview- Round 1 Pool Play

  The time has come, the RWC is almost here starting with some absolute beaut games! Of course What a Lads roving reporter Searley joins us live from France for this one to talk all thing RWC and get the excitement...

  
• 09.03.2023

  Piri Weepu- What a Lad

  Piri Weepu is a true NZ rugby legend, the instinctive halfback had a unique ability as a 9 and showed all his talents as he helped guided the All Blacks to the 2011 RWC when the nation started the 'Keep...

  
• 08.31.2023

  RWC Preview Show- ft Searley

  With the RWC just around the corner I managed to get the sport guru and absolute lad Searley back on What a Lad to talk all thing RWC and get the excitement levels humming for what is going to be...

  
• 08.27.2023

  Brendan Laney- What a Lad

  Brendan Chainsaw Laney was one of everyones favourite players in the late 90's, he had the skills and turn of pace to change a game and of course the Chainsaw try celebration!   In this episode we chat through... How it was between...

  
• 08.20.2023

  Cory Jane- What a Lad

  Cory Jane is widely regarded as one of the all time great wingers with a combination of his sharp footwork, deadly fend and ability under the high ball. As his body slowed down he re-invented himself as one of the...

  
• 08.13.2023

  Tj Va’a- What a Lad

  TJ Va'a was a school boy star and one of the brightest prospects coming through NZ rugby. The reality of this sport is that not every gifted young player gets to have the careers that they all hope for and...

  
• 07.30.2023

  Oliver Hoskins- What a Lad

  In this episode you'll hear the brutal reality of professional sport, one minute Ollie Hoskins has 2 more years left on his significant London Irish contract, the next minute he has nothing! What makes it worse is that there are...

  
• 07.16.2023

  Sione Havili Talitui- What a Lad

  I'm super grateful to get Sione Havili Talitui on What a Lad this week, I know it's not easy to go on a podcast when English is your second language but I'm so glad Sione was brave enough to come...

  
• 07.02.2023

  Ryan Crotty - What a Lad

  When I saw Ryan Crotty strolling down my street the other day I thought I need to get this Canterbury, Crusader and All Black legend on the podcast because he is one of the great lads! Fresh after returning from Japan...

  
• 06.18.2023

  Jack Goodhue- What a Lad

  For episode 200 I could not think of a better guest than the large chested All Black midfielder Jack Goodhue! It was so good to get him on What a Lad to share plenty of laughs and thoughts from his...

  
• 06.04.2023

  Greig Laidlaw- What a Lad

  When I think of Scotland Rugby I straight away think Greig Laidlaw, the absolute lad who has captained his country more than any other player. He's also someone who has had so many great experiences playing all around the world which...

  
• 05.21.2023

  Sevu Reece & George Bower- What Lads

  What’s better than having one Crusader and All Black legend on the podcast? Thats right, having two of them and for  this episode we have just that, with Sevu Reece and George Bower coming on together. Both Sevu and George have...

  
• 05.07.2023

  Paul Williams- What a Lad

  If there is one job in rugby that is under appreciated it has to be the referee, such a tough job in such a complex game where the expectation is to always be right. This week I was lucky enough...

  
• 04.23.2023

  Stacey Waaka- What a Lad

  Stacey Waaka is one of the biggest stars in the womens game, she has been a key member of the successful NZ womens 7's side as well as the Black Ferns! She has won gold medals at the Commonwealth games...

  
• 04.09.2023

  Codie Taylor- What a Lad

  Codie Taylor is one of NZ rugbys great lads, a champion man on and off the field. He's also one of the best hookers in the modern era where his speed and skillset set him apart. Codie is someone who takes...

  
• 03.26.2023

  Israel Dagg- What a Lad

  Israel Dagg is one of the all time greats! At his peak the gifted fullback made rugby look easy, even in the All Black jersey in some of the biggest tests In his first ever podcast appearance, Izzy Dagg is incredibly...

  
• 03.12.2023

  Tim Bateman- Life after Rugby

  Life after rugby or life after professional sport is hard. As you would’ve heard in previous episodes with retired players, everyone handles it differently. The goal of this episode is to help prepare players better for that transition and who...