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The Agenda

by The Alternative Commentary Collective · English · Sport

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! Brought to you by Export Ultra - The Beer For H

New episodes: Daily
Typical length: 55 min
Latest: 13 Oct 2026
Language: English

Latest episode

13 Oct 2026 · 54 minNew

"Formula 1 Rwanda"

On today's episode of The Agenda Podcast, ACC Head G Land, Matt Heath and Tony Lyall sit down to once again go over the correct etiquette to employ when leaving a stadium (00:00)... Next up, it's 'Matt Heath's F1 Corner ', and it looks like Formula 1 is heading back to Africa (09:50), Rachin Ravindra has been cleared to play after his horror injury doing punishing media duties (18:05), and the second oldest Kiwi ever will officially line up to play in the Rugby League World Cup, so how old is Dane Gagai (31:45)? Finally, it's 'Yours Please' and we give a young man medical advice about how to…

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12 Oct 2026 · 55 minNew
"Putting The Knives On"
On today's Agenda Podcast, ACC Head G Lane and Tony Lyall dive headfirst into some classic stadium logistics chat, and they think they have just the solution (00:00)... Next up, the Kiwis are about to kick off the Rugby League World Cup, and they might just have the greatest forward pack the world has ever seen (16:10)! The WWE is making its way back to Auckland, and it will be worth going to watch the crowd alone (24:00), and how on the cricket spectrum is Steve Smith (33.45)? Finally it's 'Yours Please' and we received some mixed feedback about the gaming content in Lyall N' Lane's absence…
12 Oct 2026 · 59 minNew
"The All Blacks Are Back!"
On today's Agenda Podcast, ACC Head G Lane and Tony Lyall are back together at last, and they were both at Eden Park for the All Blacks, trying to scrounge beers (00:00). Next up, the All Blacks are back to their winning ways, so why are some of the fans still complaining (09:00)? The NPC Semi Finalists have been decided, and it's heartbreak for the fellas (23:15) and how is it possible that Bathurst can put multiple people to sleep (27:10). Finally it’s ’Yours Please’ and the joy appears to have returned to the Goon Tugger faithful after the All Blacks win (40:30)... Did…
7 Oct 2026 · 55 min
"G Lane Better Not Hear This!"
On today's Agenda, Izaak Selesele and Matt Heath join Webmaster Joe Durie to discuss if Dave Rennie has started hearing the Halloween music ahead of the Bledisloe Cup with the Wallabies confidence at an all time high (00:00)... Next up, the fellas get into Adam Gilchrist signing on to Team Rugby for the Black Clash and BJ Watling taking over as Batting Coach for the Black Caps (04:45). Then it's a Mega Matt Heath's F1 & V8 Supercars Corner (17:30), before Izaak gives hsi verdict on the Kiwi Rugby World Cup squad. Can they bring home the Cup (26:15)? Finally, it's 'Yours Please' and Matt…
6 Oct 2026 · 28 min
"The ACC SportsBook - October 7th"
Karl from the TAB joins G Lane to pore over the big wins from last weekend (0:00) and look ahead to this weekend's odds, opportunities and omens across the Bledisloe Cup (07:50), the NPC Quarter-Finals (10:00), the Rugby League World Cup (13:00), and F1 (17:15)... Then this week's Grab A Pen (21:30)! Powered by TAB! Follow The ACC on Instagram or Facebook or TikTok Subscribe to The Agenda Podcast now on iHeartRadio, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts! iHeartRadio Apple Spotify YouTube THANKS MATE! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
5 Oct 2026 · 47 min
"The Big Apology Episode"
In today's Agenda podcast, Manaia Stewart and ACC Head G Lane have returned completely broken from the Export Ultra Beer Garden Tour and they have some apologies to make (00:00)... Then, the fellas recap the NRL Grand Final, Grim Lane cursing the Newcastle Knights... Plus, has Mark Nawaqanitawase proved union players are better than league players (05:05)? Next, Sir Richard Hadlee is not happy with NZ Cricket (19:25)... Then, the fellas get into people bringing possums to the game in Invercargill and Counties keeping the Shield for the summer (26:55). Finally, it's 'Yours Please' and a…
3 Oct 2026 · 29 min
"Surviving Randwick"
On this special episode of The Agenda, Manaia Stewart & G Lane join Jeremy Wells once again from a very dusty hotel room in Sydney to recap day 2 of the Export Ultra Beer Garden Tour to the Grand Final! Featuring all the carnage of the Ranwick races... Did you know that we've launched a new Facebook Group called 'The Caravan' JOIN HERE! Brought to you by Export Ultra! Follow The ACC on Instagram or Facebook or TikTok Subscribe to The Agenda Podcast now on iHeartRadio, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts! iHeartRadio Apple Spotify YouTube THANKS MATE! See omnystudio.com/listener for…
2 Oct 2026 · 41 min
"First Night Fever"
On this special episode of The Agenda, Manaia Stewart & G Lane join Jeremy Wells from a very dusty hotel room in Sydney to recap the first night fever of the Export Ultra Beer Garden Tour to the Grand Final! Did you know that we've launched a new Facebook Group called 'The Caravan' JOIN HERE! Brought to you by Export Ultra! Follow The ACC on Instagram or Facebook or TikTok Subscribe to The Agenda Podcast now on iHeartRadio, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts! iHeartRadio Apple Spotify YouTube THANKS MATE! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
1 Oct 2026 · 51 min
"How Ardie Savea Does It"
In today's Agenda podcast, Tony Lyall and Matt Heath sit down and assess how ACC Head G Lane, Manaia and Jerry might go on their Export Ultra Beer Garden tour to Sydney, and how steamed they might already be (00:00)... Next up, it's Matt Heath's F1 Corner and the Lance Stroll bashing gets underway (06:30), Ardie Savea has announced the announcement of his Super Rugby future, but he might have been scooped by the NZ Herald (18:00), and who even calls the Otago Rugby team the Razorbacks anyway (30:30)? Finally, it's 'Yours Please' and the way Matt Heath is able to crowbar the Dodgers into a…
1 Oct 2026 · 59 min
"Hot Dogging & The Dally M"
On today's Agenda Podcast, ACC Head G Lane and Tony Lyall are joined by Josh Thomson to relitigate the controversial post goal celebration in a charity football match (00:00)... Next up, Jesse Ryder has been announced as a player in the Black Clash for Team Cricket, so who will team rugby call in (14:10), the Dally M awards have been handed out, and there are Warriors galore (17:45) and who has targeted The ACC in an online attack (33:40)? Finally it's 'Yours Please' and there are calls for a welfare check on Du'Plessis Kirifi (42:30)... Did you know that we've launched a new Facebook Group…
1 Oct 2026 · 22 min
"The Whakamana Express"
On this Special Edition of The Agenda Podcast, ACC Head G Lane and Tony Lyall sit down with Lockie Ferguson for a very special announcement (00:00)... They cover it all from the secret to fast bowling (10:00), who everyone was scared of when the Whakamana Express was young (14:00), and what sort of moustache is the most threatening (19:30)... Registrations for the revamped NZC Youth Fast Bowling Challenge open on Friday, October 2nd at midday at NZC.NZ, with boys and girls aged 15 to 18 on October 1 eligible to qualify through the Ferguson-founded fast bowling Yorker app. Did you know that…
30 Sep 2026 · 25 min
"The ACC SportsBook - October 1st"
Karl from the TAB joins G Lane to pore over the big wins from last weekend (0:00) and look ahead to this weekend's odds, opportunities and omens across the NPC and the Ranfurly Shield (04:05), the NRL Grand Final (06:20), the F1 (08:30), Golf (09:45) and the NFL (11:40)... Then this week's Grab A Pen (13:40), a Grand Final Edition of Stats To Impress The Ladies (18:30) and another ThreeWay (23:30)! Powered by TAB! Follow The ACC on Instagram or Facebook or TikTok Subscribe to The Agenda Podcast now on iHeartRadio, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts! iHeartRadio Apple Spotify YouTube…
29 Sep 2026 · 42 min
"Ranfurly Road Trip"
On this episode of The Agenda Podcast, ACC Head G Lane and Tony Lyall only just made it into the Export Beer Garden Studio after some school holiday traffic near misses (00:00)... Next up, the All Blacks squad for the Bledisloe has been named, and there's a recall for hard man Shannon Frizzell (07:40), Man City have been found guilty on more than 100 charges and surprisingly there's a G Lane connection (11:45), and we catch up with Counties Manukau hooker Ian West-Stevens to hear just how wild that road trip was (22:00)? Finally, it's 'Yours Please' and we get our first ever message from…
28 Sep 2026 · 59 min
"I'm Not F**king Leaving!"
On today's Agenda Podcast, ACC Head G Lane, Tony Lyall and James McOnie sit down and get into the big sporting news of the day, mainly who is the best romcom actress of all time (00.00)? Next up, in Breaking News, All Black Fehi Fineanganofo is officially not f**king leaving (09:45), the South Africans have been caught cheating again (26:10), and is Nathan Cleary's broken leg the worst injury to happen in an NRL game (34:50)? Finally it's 'Yours Please' and we get some shocking information about activities going on at the new Christchurch Stadium (40:45)... Did you know that we've launched a…
28 Sep 2026 · 59 min
"The Panthers Knightmare"
Today on The Agenda Podcast, ACC Head G Lane gives Manaia Stewart and Tony Lyall a lesson in 'Project Stay Married' (00:00)... Next up, we head across the ditch to discuss the heartbreak for the Panthers with Nathan Cleary's compound fracture (12:25), the wild scenes in the AFL Grand Final as the Brisbane Lions snatch it in Wharfie Time (22:40), and the Wallabies pulling off a miracle in Perth against South Africa with only 11 men on the field (28:30)! Finally, it's 'Yours Please' and it seems we're not the only people who immediately regret their reactions after they have had a few much…
25 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 6 min
"Exploding Poles With Adam Milne"
On this episode of The Agenda Podcast, ACC Head G Lane is joined by Tony Lyall, who has had his love of defacing political billboards blow up in his face (00:00). Next up, Ardie Savea has dropped some hints about where his Super Rugby future lies, and we try to connect the dots (05:35), Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua is finally locked in, and we're pretty sure we know what date it's happening (16:00), and we catch up with Black Cap Adam Mine ahead of the India series (17:10)! Finally, it's your takes in 'Yours Please' and it's time to get raw and vulnerable (41:00)... Did you know that we've…
24 Sep 2026 · 23 min
"Sir John Kirwan"
On the special edition of The Agenda Podcast, ACC Head G Lane and Tony Lyall are joined by the legendary Sir John Kirwan ahead of his Drive for Five fundraising effort for kids' mental health (00:00). While he's here, he gives us a look behind the scenes of his mental health journey (03:50), shares his worst memory in a rugby jersey (10:45), and recounts some incredible advice he got from a French coach in Italy (12:55). We also get to have a good look at the Bledisloe Cup, and hear all about JK's trademark glasses (21:00). To find out more about Mitey the Sir John Kirwan Foundation CLICK…
24 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 13 min
"Saving Super Rugby"
On today's Agenda Podcast, ACC Head G Lane and Tony Lyall are joined by Matt Heath, and he simply cannot wait to get into Matt Heath's F1 Corner (00:00). Next up, we debrief about our chat with Sir John Kirwan, who really is a great New Zealander (13:40), get into the weeds on what we think needs to change to save rugby forever (28:30), and take a look at the Black Caps squad named to face India, without Rachin after his freak accident (41:45). Finally it's 'Yours Please', and after picking apart the movie 'The Odyssey' we go on an odyssey of our own (50:10)... Did you know that we've…
23 Sep 2026 · 24 min
"The ACC SportsBook - September 24th"
Karl from the TAB joins G Lane to pore over the big wins from last weekend (0:00) and look ahead to this weekend's odds, opportunities and omens across the NRL Finals (09:30), the NPC (13:30), and the NFL (15:25)... Then this week's Grab A Pen (16:49), and another ThreeWay (22:43)! Powered by TAB! Follow The ACC on Instagram or Facebook or TikTok Subscribe to The Agenda Podcast now on iHeartRadio, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts! iHeartRadio Apple Spotify YouTube THANKS MATE! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
23 Sep 2026 · 1 hr
"India Cheat Japan"
On today's Agenda Podcast, ACC Head G Lane and Tony Lyall get into it quickly and within minutes there is chat about cutting off faces and stapling them to soccer balls (00:00)... Next up, it's back to sports, and Fehi Fineanganofo might not be off to Newcastle after all (11:45), India have bullied the Umpires into changing their minds on a crucial wide call to stop Japan from beating them at cricket (16:00), and we track down the person who fell at the Otago rugby game and get her first official interview (28:55)! Finally it's "Yours Please' and for the first time in recorded history we get…
22 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 4 min
"The Ref Was To Blame!"
On today's Agenda Podcast, Manaia Stewart tells ACC Head G Lane and Tony Lyall about his new affection for a fit check (00:00). Next, it's official: the ref really did screw the Warriors (09:55), the All Blacks have been released to their NPC clubs, which doesn't seem fair for the other players (24:20), and Japan are playing India at cricket, so how bad will the beating be (37:30)? Finally, it's 'Yours Please' and we get the definitive take on where the best place in the house is to shave your pubes (39:55). Did you know that we've launched a new Facebook Group called 'The Caravan' JOIN…
21 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 11 min
"2026 Is Not Our Year"
On today's Agenda Podcast, ACC Head G Land and Tony Lyall are joined by Joel 'The Notorious Pantsman' Harrison to mourn the Warriors' loss against the Knights and ask the question, "Should the ref have been bottled?" (00:00) Rachin Ravindra has injured himself and might be out of the series against India, and you won't believe who is to blame (32:30)... G Lane then recants the wholesome trip to Fiji in an effort to buoy the spirits (35.50), and we have a Weekend Round Up of the other sports you might have missed (44:30)! We wrap it up with your input on 'Yours Please', and as you can…
18 Sep 2026 · 53 min
"An International Incident"
On today's Agenda Podcast, Tony Lyall and Izaak Selesele are joined by ACC Head G Lane LIVE from Fiji, and it seems he may have kicked off an international incident (00:00)... Next up, the Hyrox girl has given one last update, and this is the last time we will be talking about it (12:10). All eyes are on the Warriors as they get prepared to play the Knights at Eden Park, but are we to blame for their loss last week (18:15)? Plus, the All Blacks are back playing in the NPC, so who has the scariest mascot (23:15)? Finally, it's 'Yours Please' and we get one of the worst cases of joke-claiming…
17 Sep 2026 · 51 min
"No Comeback For The Pinot Wahs"
On today's Agenda Podcast, Matt Heath joins Tony Lyall, and when the cat's away, the mice will play (00.00)... Next up, there has been a development in the Hyrox toilet fiasco that we can all relate to (06:45). Matt Heath's F1 Corner is back, and we look at Max Verstappen taking on 100 Go Karts (13:30), and the Warriors are heading to Eden Park, so will Matt's Pinot Wahs movement make a comeback (29:10)? Finally, it's 'Yours Please' and we might have stumbled upon the greatest ever analogy for rugby union in New Zealand (34:40)... Did you know that we've launched a new Facebook Group called…
16 Sep 2026 · 22 min
"The ACC SportsBook - September 17th"
Karl from the TAB joins Tony Lyall to pore over the big wins from last weekend (03:10) and look ahead to this weekend's odds, opportunities and omens across the NRL Finals (07:10), the NFL (12:55), and the NPC (13:40)... Then this week's Grab A Pen (15:30), and another week's ThreeWay (18:00)... Powered by TAB! Follow The ACC on Instagram or Facebook or TikTok Subscribe to The Agenda Podcast now on iHeartRadio, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts! iHeartRadio Apple Spotify YouTube THANKS MATE! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
16 Sep 2026 · 59 min
"Garden Of Wahden Sold Out"
On this episode of The Agenda Podcast, Tony Lyall and James McOnie get a message from an Australian listener known only as 'The Knight Rider' (00:00)... Next up, Eden Park is officially SOLD OUT and will transform into the 'Garden of Wahden' (10:45), the full Super Rugby draw is out and James McOnie doesn't give a sh*t (36:35), and there is more high-profile cheating at golf, but who amongst us hasn't done it (39:30)? We round it out with 'Yours Please' and it seems the Hyrox lady might be the new global superstar (44:50). Did you know that we've launched a new Facebook Group called 'The…
15 Sep 2026 · 1 hr
"Never Go Full Hyrox"
On today's Agenda Podcast, ACC Head G Lane and Tony Lyall talk about the story that is gripping the nation, the woman sh*tting herself while doing Hyrox (00:00)! Next up, the Warriors are of to the Wah-Den of Eden, or is that the Garden of Wahden (12:25), how is it possible to win a grand slam without knowing it (24:55), and just how much did the All Blacks make in Baltimore (28:15)? Finally it's 'Yours Please' and we find out if it is smart to use The ACC as an resource in an exam (34:00)... Did you know that we've launched a new Facebook Group called 'The Caravan' JOIN HERE! Brought to you…
14 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 5 min
"All Blacks Lose, Warriors Lose"
On today's Agenda Podcast, ACC Head G Lane and Tony Lyall regroup after a devastating sporting weekend, and while most sport results were underwhelming Tony did win big at his charity football match (00:00)... Next it's time to talk about actual sport, including the Warriors loss to the Dolphins and the move to Eden Park (09:30), the All Blacks losing the bolt on in Baltimore and the Greatest Rivalry series (26:30), and the NPC is the only thing holding our spirits up, so can the Tani's hold the shield all summer (39:20)? Finally it's 'Yours Please', and as you can imagine after the Mooloos…
13 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 53 min
Caravan Episode: All Blacks Vs South Africa 4th Test - September 13th 2026
Miss any of the coverage of the 4th Test between the All Blacks and South Africa? Please enjoy a FULL replay of the highlights/lowlights of the ACC's coverage... Don't forget we're covering the All Blacks LIVE & FREE on iHeartRadio & Radio Hauraki this season. See the full schedule HERE! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
11 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 4 min
"Where Were You On September 11?"
On today's Agenda Podcast ACC Head G Lane and Tony Lyall are joined by James McOnie and he gets straight into it by reminiscing on his whereabout on that fateful day 25 years ago (00:00). Next up, Richie Mo has been named in the All Blacks starting line-up, so is that a slap in the face of the Love Muscle (12:20), the NFL hits Melbourne and the price of tickets will blow your mind (23.20), and Super Round has been announced so why are the games so underwhelming (30:40)? Finally, it's 'Yours Please' where we hear your hot takes, and finally there's some love for Mashie (42:35)! Did you know…

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The Agenda is a English sport podcast from The Alternative Commentary Collective. Melo plays each episode straight from the publisher's own feed — no ads added, no account needed — and remembers where you stopped, in this browser only.

Publisher: The Alternative Commentary Collective
Language: English
Category: Sport
New episodes: Daily
Typical length: 55 min
Latest episode: 13 Oct 2026
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