Full Noise

In this edition of Full Noise, host Logan Swinkels is joined by Brad Lewis to discuss a topic dear to them: sports video games. What are three sports video games/series that have stuck with them through the years? From FIFA, to Madden, NHL, and more, the pair get nostalgic for a time before microtransactions, cosmetics and everything else that makes modern gaming feel like an expensive hobby more...

In this edition of Full Noise, host Logan Swinkels is joined by writer/Formula 1 fanatic Aiden McLaughlin to reflect on season 8 of 'Drive to Survive' as the pinnacle of motorsport heads into a month-long break with plenty of questions surrounding the FIA's 2026 regulations.

On this extended edition of Full Noise, host Logan Swinkels is joined by Sam Hewat - the play-by-play voice of the NZ Warriors on Sport Nation. It's all about 'The Art of the Call' and how rugby league comes to life on the radio - from Fantasy NRL's influence on Hewat's preparation, to his dynamic in the booth alongside Blake Ayshford, knowing your market and when to lean further into bias - plus,...

On this edition of Full Noise, host Logan Swinkels time travels back to 2011, where he met rugby league reporter Sam Ackerman at 3News (Newshub) and shares how one hectic moment shaped a love for sports and the media for Swinks. From Firstline, to The League Fix, and everything else across his 25-year career in New Zealand sports media, Ackerman recalls an unforgettable exchange with NRL supercoac...

Logan Swinkels is joined again by Jaxin Daniels, from the fantasy NFL episode, to look back on the 2025 NFL season now that we're a couple weeks removed from Super Bowl 60. The lads share what the storylines they'll remember the most, the artist they'd most like to see perform at SoFi Stadium for the next Super Bowl, Anthony Gelling's redemption arch in our fantasy league, and how good it is to ha...

The Winter Olympics are on! In this edition of Full Noise, we switch things up a little and get educational about some of the events we're seeing at the 2026 Winter Olympics. Kieran Bingham joins in to ask host Logan Swinkels about his favourite sport, (ice) hockey, to get a better understanding of the rules and why it's a big deal for both the men and women having professional players at Milan Co...

Full Noise is where Sport Nation takes a look at the world of sports entertainment and culture. This week, host Logan Swinkels is joined by resident fantasy fanatic Henry Lee to look at what's new for Year 2 of Fantasy Super Rugby, the flow-on effect that variable player pricing brings to the game, and where the product could evolve further in years to come. Join the official Sport Nation league f...

Full Noise is back for 2026! In this edition of the podcast, hosts Logan Swinkels and Kieran Bingham discuss EB Games' exit from New Zealand, look back at their favourite sports/racing video game releases of 2025, and pick their most anticipated title of the year that isn't Grand Theft Auto 6.

Full Noise host Logan Swinkels is a proud Kiwi but his passion for sport is heavily influenced by Toronto teams, in particular the Blue Jays and Maple Leafs. In this edition of the podcast, Logan is joined by former Auckland Tuatara staffer Austen McMurchy who has been witnessing the Blue Jays' incredible 2025 season that now has them in the World Series going up against the behemoth that is the L...

Full Noise host Logan Swinkels is joined by Jaxin Daniels to discuss the NFL, in particular, sports betting and fantasy. TIME STAMPS 0:00 - How Jaxin’s futures bets are tracking six weeks into the NFL season. 15:30 - What’s to love about Fantasy NFL and opting for an auction draft instead of a traditional snaking-order draft. 21:00 - How the Entain Media fantasy draft went on the night and who was...

Full Noise host Logan Swinkels is joined by David Bieleski, known by Sport Nation listeners as the man behind DeepDiveGolf. We go 'Behind The Bet' to discuss the art and science that goes into David's weekly golf predictions, plus hear the amazing story of how his life has come full circle from his teen years in Dubai, to now 20 years later being at The Open Championship in Northern Ireland, and h...

Warning: This episode contains minor spoilers. The tale of Auckland FC's first season was one for the ages. Now, an eight-part documentary series airing on Sky Sport is highlighting the club and the memorable characters that all played a role in that success. Full Noise host Logan Swinkels is joined by Studs Up's Riccardo Ball to discuss what the 'Forever Auckland FC' series has to offer serious a...

Full Noise host Logan Swinkels is joined by UFC videographer Will Slingsby for a special discussion about chasing your dreams as a content creator. Whether he’s traveling with camera in hand alongside New Zealand’s rising star Navajo Stirling, or making you hungry with mince and cheese b-roll in Bakery Run, Will has enjoyed a fascinating career that now spans a decade since graduating from AUT.

Warning: This episode is loaded with Happy Gilmore 2 spoilers. After 29 years, Adam Sandler has returned to one of his most beloved characters, Happy Gilmore. The 1996 original brings all sorts of nostalgic vibes for Millennials who grew up with the movie, but what about the sequel? Full Noise host Logan Swinkels is joined by Shooter McGavin's No. 1 fan, Sam Hewat, to discuss what might be their l...

It's been mocked far and wide by Australian media and gamers alike for being an embarrassment to the NRL, as Rugby League 26 endured one of the toughest launch weeks for a sports video game in recent years. Not since AFL 23 has the criticism been this vocal, but Melbourne-based developers Big Ant Studios to their credit have kept the lines of communication open while they endeavour to fix the game...