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Miss any of the coverage of 1st T20 between the Black Caps & Sri Lanka? Please enjoy the highlights/lowlights of the ACC's coverage live from Bay Oval! Don't forget we're covering EVERY Black Caps home match this Summer LIVE & FREE on iHeartradio! See the full schedule HERE!   Thanks to MAXRaft & Resene! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You might be finally waking from your Christmas and Boxing Day food comas and about to read one of your Christmas presents. Before you do, or if you have already read The Sam Whitelock book, here's a great chat he had with G Lane about some of the stories in the book. In the latest episode join ACC Head G Lane as he sits down with Sam Whitelock aka Captain Caveman as they discuss retirement as an...

In light of Liam Lawson being named to partner Formula One world champion Max Verstappen in 2025, we thought we'd take a trip down memory lane to the time Liam joined The Agenda. Kiwi Formula One driver Liam Lawson is back home to celebrate the release of his new doco with Red Bull called 'In The Wings'. G Lane crashed the media screening and cornered Liam to put him through the ACC's infamous '22...

WATCH THE FULL EPISODE ON OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL HERE! Newstalk ZB's very own Matt Heath joins Manaia Stewart to collectively lose their minds in the lead-up to Christmas. It is very difficult to discern what exactly was discussed on this show, but it involved street names, Christmas holidays, and why the ACC has victims, not fans (0:00). Then the fellas recap the Dead Rubber Test between England and...

Miss any of the coverage of Day 4 of the 3rd Test between the Black Caps & England? Please enjoy the highlights/lowlights of the ACC's coverage live from Seddon Park! Don't forget we're covering EVERY Black Caps home match this Summer LIVE & FREE on iHeartradio! See the full schedule HERE!   Thanks to MAXRaft & Resene! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WATCH THE FULL EPISODE ON OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL HERE! ACC Head G Lane joins Manaia Stewart to discuss partners agreeing not to get gifts for each other and gifts that have backfired (0:00). Then the fellas whip through a bizarre day in the Dead Rubber Test against England (9:40). Finally, they get to your feedback in 'Yours Please' (17:05). Brought to you by Export Ultra! See omnystudio.com/listener...

Miss any of the coverage of Day 3 of the 3rd Test between the Black Caps & England? Please enjoy the highlights/lowlights of the ACC's coverage live from Seddon Park! Don't forget we're covering EVERY Black Caps home match this Summer LIVE & FREE on iHeartradio! See the full schedule HERE!   Thanks to MAXRaft & Resene! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WATCH THE FULL EPISODE ON OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL HERE! ACC Head G Lane joins Manaia Stewart to recap Friday's action from Chasing The Fox and address the rumours that Jeremy Wells claimed to have the yips in order to drive up the odds at the TAB (0:00)... Then the fellas recap an eventful first two days of the Dead Rubber Test against England (12:23) a quick recap of Aussie vs India and PNG winning t...

Miss any of the coverage of Day 2 of the 3rd Test between the Black Caps & England? Please enjoy the highlights/lowlights of the ACC's coverage live from Seddon Park! Don't forget we're covering EVERY Black Caps home match this Summer LIVE & FREE on iHeartradio! See the full schedule HERE!   Thanks to MAXRaft & Resene! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Miss any of the coverage of Day 1 of the 3rd Test between the Black Caps & England? Please enjoy the highlights/lowlights of the ACC's coverage live from Seddon Park! Don't forget we're covering EVERY Black Caps home match this Summer LIVE & FREE on iHeartradio! See the full schedule HERE!   Thanks to MAXRaft & Resene! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WATCH THE FULL EPISODE ON OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL HERE! ACC Head G Lane returns from his mission to deliver a camel to Seddon Park ahead of The Sexy Camel's final Test and details the lengths he went to to get it done (0:00)... Then the fellas clear the inbox in a bumper edition of 'Yours Please' (15:05). Brought to you by Export Ultra! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Manaia Stewart is joined by Karl from the TAB to go around the grounds and pore over the weekend's odds, opportunities and omens (00:00). Then this week's 'Grab A Pen' and 'Stats To Impress The Ladies' (16:19). Plus, the latest ThreeWay (20:30)... Powered by TAB! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WATCH THE FULL EPISODE ON OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL HERE! Newstalk ZB's own Matt Heath joins Manaia Stewart to discuss what's firing up ZB's listeners - from the Healthcare Assassin to the Greyhound Ban and why we don't see dogs Hairy McLary'ing around anymore (0:00). Then the fellas whip around the sporting news including the NZ Rugby award nominees (18:30) rattle through a couple of startling Matt Hen...

WATCH THE FULL EPISODE ON OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL HERE! ACC Head G Lane joins Manaia Stewart on a Wednesdee to discuss Xmas movies and bug bites (0:00). Then the fellas react to the news that Greyhound Racing will be banned in 2026 (14:00) before analysing the third slowest first-class century of all time from Jeet Raval and debate where the home of NZ Cricket is (21:55)... Finally, they get to your f...

WATCH THE FULL EPISODE ON OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL HERE! ACC Head G Lane makes his triumphant return from taking 5-12 (plus a catch) against the Betterman XI in Chch to regale us with behind-the-scenes stories (0:00) before diving into the recently released 2025 All Blacks schedule (4:45). Then the fellas give a belated reaction to the 2nd Dooby between AFC and the Nix (13:55) before debating whether b...

In another pointless world first for the Alternative Commentary Collective, it's the first-ever crossover episode with the Unnamed Podcast (nee Matt & Jerry Podcast). Today the fellas take a deep dive into the 2nd Test between England and New Zealand including what changes need to be made (3:00) what went wrong and predictions for the 3rd Test this Saturday (15:00). Finally, they check in with...

Miss any of the coverage of Day 3 of the 2nd Test between the Black Caps & England? Please enjoy the highlights/lowlights of the ACC's coverage live from the Basin Reserve! Don't forget we're covering EVERY Black Caps home match this Summer LIVE & FREE on iHeartradio! See the full schedule HERE!   Thanks to MAXRaft & Resene! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Miss any of the coverage of Day 2 of the 2nd Test between the Black Caps & England? Please enjoy the highlights/lowlights of the ACC's coverage live from the Basin Reserve! Don't forget we're covering EVERY Black Caps home match this Summer LIVE & FREE on iHeartradio! See the full schedule HERE!   Thanks to MAXRaft & Resene! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Miss any of the coverage of Day 1 of the 2nd Test between the Black Caps & England? Please enjoy the highlights/lowlights of the ACC's coverage live from the Basin Reserve! Don't forget we're covering EVERY Black Caps home match this Summer LIVE & FREE on iHeartradio! See the full schedule HERE!   Thanks to MAXRaft & Resene! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Manaia Stewart & ACC Head G Lane are joined by Karl from the TAB to go around the grounds and pore over the weekend's odds, opportunities and omens (00:00). Then this week's 'Grab A Pen' and 'Stats To Impress The Ladies' (20:24). Plus, the latest ThreeWay (31:05)... Powered by TAB! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Manaia Stewart joins ACC Head G Lane live in the Capital City to discuss what your Spotify Wrapped says about you (00:00) AI podcasts and an update on our hunt for a camel (08:02)... Then Jason "Piney" Pine joins the lads to preview the Big Derby: Part 2 between AFC and the Nix this weekend (17:45)!  Plus, the fellas have a TAB Hunch for the weekend (27:14). Brought to you by Export Ultra! See omn...

WATCH THE FULL EPISODE ON OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL HERE! Newstalk ZB's very own Matt Heath joins Manaia Stewart and G Lane to address a massive stitch-up from last night (00:00) and to discuss what's firing up the ZB listeners this week (04:01). Then, the guys update the WTC chances after the Black Caps were docked points for a slow over-rate (12:26) and break down the annual list of NZ's highest-paid...

WATCH THE FULL EPISODE ON OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL HERE! ACC Head G Lane joins Manaia Stewart to farewell the ACC ute as it's handed over to its new owners and tease a huge new promo that kicks off next year(0:00). Plus, the fellas discuss the inclusion of Father Christmas, formerly known as Santner's Little Helper in the Black Caps Test team (3:35). Then, the guys discuss the latest sporting news, inc...

WATCH THE FULL EPISODE ON OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL HERE! ACC Head G Lane joins Manaia Stewart to rake over the coals of the Black Caps' first-up loss against England at Hagley Oval. How many dropped catches were there and where does Tim Southee sit in the all-time wickets and sixes records? (0:00). Then the fellas debate whether a Commentator's Curse can be half-delivered (19:48) Auckland FC's historic...

Miss any of the coverage of Day 4 of the 1st Test between the Black Caps & England? Please enjoy the highlights/lowlights of the ACC's coverage live from Hagley Oval! Don't forget we're covering EVERY Black Caps home match this Summer LIVE & FREE on iHeartradio! See the full schedule HERE!   Thanks to MAXRaft & Resene! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.