The Agenda

The Agenda

Introducing the official podcast of The Alternative Commentary Collective. Featuring interviews and all the major talking points from the world of sports, urban dictionary and more. Your #2 favourite sports podcast! The ACC - The Alternative Commentary Collective.

Episodes

March 18, 2024 31 mins

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 of the Paris Olympics (15:33) and the South Sydney Swear Jar (19:19).

Finally, the team get around to your feedback in 'Yours Please' (24:45) and mop up the day's h...

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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 racked up $172.55 worth of piss on Manaia's room (0:00).

Then the fellas recap the Warriors' last-minute heart-stopper against the Storm (12:13) and whip around the latest news from the Rugby Union world (16...

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March 14, 2024 19 mins

ACC Head G Lane & Lee Baker join Manaia Stewart live from Bay Oval in a soaking wet ACC Caravan to preview the Dulux Tradies XI and what are the chances if any of the ACC XI finally getting a victory...

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March 13, 2024 33 mins

ACC Head G Lane joins Manaia Stewart to react to the latest bid for a South Island NRL franchise (2:18) and the shortlist of names for the new Auckland A-League team (9:20).

Then the fellas get around to your feedback in one of the most rousing rounds of 'Yours Please' (11:06).

Finally, Joey Wheeler joins the show live from Dunedin to talk Super Round, his best Eddie Jones yarns and a searing start to Super Rugby 20...

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March 12, 2024 33 mins

ACC Head G Lane joins Manaia Stewart to run the rake over the coals of the summer of cricket for one last time (0:00) before launching into the biggest rugby news of the week (8:37).

Then the fellas react to the news that the Warriors have just bought a pub next to Eden Park, whether the ACC should do something similar (12:28), and the latest in global sportswashing (21:22).

Finally, the fellas mop up the headlines o...

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March 12, 2024 31 mins

ACC Head G Lane joins Manaia Stewart to recap the final day of the Test match between the Black Caps and Australia as we bid farewell to the Summer Of Cricket (2:30).

Then we take a trip in the 'Hot Take Time Machine' as Super Rugby Chair Kevin Malloy raises something they fellas have been preaching for some time (14:19)!

Finally, the team gets to your feedback in another rousing round of 'Yours Please' (22:20) and mop up the top...

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March 10, 2024 34 mins

ACC Head G Lane joins Manaia Stewart to recap a massive weekend of action for the ACC including the Auckland Golf Open and the Manu World Champs (0:00) before previewing Day 4 of the 2nd Test against the Aussies (13:54).

Then the fellas break down the weekend's other sporting fixtures across Super Rugby (18:34) and the NRL (22:39).

Finally, the team gets to your feedback in another rousing round of 'Yours Please' (2...

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March 7, 2024 37 mins

ACC Head G Lane joins Manaia Stewart on International Women's Day to preview the 2nd Test against Australia (2:59) and discuss the proposal to create a Test venue at Victoria Park in Auckland (8:37).

Then the fellas get to your feedback in another rousing round of 'Yours Please' (14:14) and launch a new segment to keep you up to date with the ACC called 'What's Going On?!' (21:24).

Finally, Warriors Legend Monty Bet...

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March 6, 2024 39 mins

Matt Heath joins Manaia Stewart to discuss the origins of cricket (0:00) before getting into a quick preview of the 2nd Test against Australia (8:52).

Then the fellas launch into another round of Spit or Swallow (17:00) before debating whether Joe Parker needs a new nickname (23:23).

Finally, the fellas play your feedback in another rousing round of 'Yours Please' (27:46) and mop up the headlines of the day (32:53).

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March 5, 2024 33 mins

ACC Head G Lane joins Manaia Stewart to rake over the coals of the Hurricanes Poua Haka (2:32) and Sam Kerr's NRL-style scandal (6:28) before revealing a stunning athletic performance from Mickey Mouse (10:14) and discussing Ross Taylor's take on Wags' retirement (11:34).

Finally, the fellas get around to your feedback in another rousing round of Yours Please (21:31) and present another Half-Baked Sports Idea' (28:16).

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March 4, 2024 38 mins

ACC Head G Lane joins Manaia Stewart to break down the latest news in Super Rugby including how long will Jordie Barrett be out and why the bigwigs don't want a draft (4:48).

Then, in light of a great showing at the World Indoor Athletics Champs, the fellas ask what everyday thing could you win an Olympic Medal in? (13.32) before getting into the Breakers' gutting end to their 2024 campaign (20:09) and a few final thoughts ...

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ACC Head G Lane is joined by Producer Adam to review the aftermath of the 1st Test between the Black Caps & Australia. (0:00)

Then the guys wrap the high-scoring weekend of Super Rugby (6:15), ask if the Breakers can win their Sudden Death Play-Off against the Hawks (9.53), and as NRL hits Vegas questions are asked how no players have made a scene yet... What's going on? 

Finally, another collection of your voice messages in ...

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ACC Head G Lane is joined by Matt Heath to review Day 1 of the Test between the Black Caps and Australia and give their predictions and concerns heading into Day 2 (0:00).

Then the fellas get into whether the Super Weekend for Super Rugby is worth it (9:08), the NRL players don't seem to be the ones causing problems in Vegas, as reporters get held at knifepoint on the first night (10:35)...

Finally, a mop-up of the Daily He...

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February 28, 2024 26 mins

ACC Head G Lane is joined by Matt Heath on a Leap Day to preview the 1st Test Match from the Basin Reserve and discuss whether giving Kane Williamson five years off would yield eleven cricketing kids (0:00).

Then the fellas rip through the most pressing sporting issues of the day including All Blacks being rested from Super Rugby already (7:35), Paul Gallen backing the Warriors to win the comp (8:59) and the Breakers winnin...

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Miss any of the coverage of the Black Caps 3rd T20 against Australia? Please enjoy a replay of EVERY ball of the coverage! 

Don't forget we're covering EVERY Black Caps home match this Summer LIVE & FREE on iHeartradio! See the full schedule HERE!

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February 28, 2024 37 mins

ACC Head G Lane joins Manaia Stewart to console one another over the retirement of Neil Wagner from the Black Caps and their fondest memories (3:41) before getting into the latest news out of the NRL ahead of the start of the season in Las Vegas (11:38).

Then the fellas preview the Breakers' do-or-die play-in game against the Kings tonight (16:19) and play another game of 'SPIT OR SWALLOW' (18:46).

Finally, the team...

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February 27, 2024 33 mins

ACC Head G Lane joins Manaia Stewart from a day off trying to make sense of his Black Caps fandom to share what he's found out about himself in his day of soul searching (2:31).

Then in light of the Black Ferns Sevens winning back-to-back Vancouver titles, the fellas discuss what the greatest professional sporting circuits to be on (11:49) before getting into the most punishing sports for your kids to play (17:48).

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February 26, 2024 47 mins

ACC Webmaster Joe Durie joins Manaia Stewart for another session of the Black Caps Supporters Support Group (0:00) before ripping into the action from the first weekend of Super Rugby (10:11).

Then the fellas rip into another edition of 'Breakdown The Breakdown' - JK's 10 commandments of Rugby (26:20) and what to make of the last weekend of NRL preseason (34.46).

Finally, the team reacts to one of the all-time great...

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Miss any of the coverage of the Black Caps 2nd T20 against Australia? Please enjoy a replay of EVERY ball of the coverage! 

Don't forget we're covering EVERY Black Caps home match this Summer LIVE & FREE on iHeartradio! See the full schedule HERE!

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February 22, 2024 35 mins

ACC Head G Lane joins Manaia Stewart to preview the must-win T20 against Australia at Eden Park tonight, including Boult's return and a textbook scratch-n-sniff from Adam Zampa (0:00).

Then the fellas break down the opening round of Super Rugby from the massive Chiefs-Saders opener and where the value is at the TAB (12:19) before helping out a great New Zealander looking for the worst names in NZ sport (20:16).

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