What a Lad

For this prank I call on my expert pranker Reggie Goodes, who calls Chiefs winger Shaun Stevenson to see if he can get him to invest in a really bad investment idea.    This prank was brought to you by Fortune Favours beer, available at all good beer retailers NZ wide.   As always if you enjoy the prank please share it and to follow the What a Lad journey head to  instagram.com/what_a_lad_podcast/...

In this episode I catch up with one of the biggest names in NZ rugby TJ Perenara. TJ has achieved so much in his career already that it's hard to believe that he is still only 28! He's already the most capped Hurricane is history and has scored a ridiculous 57 tries in Super Rugby! His life off the field is also busy as he prepares to become a father and has recently started his own business (pull...

For this prank we call a young Ngani Laumape who had just joined the Hurricanes. The plan was to see if we could get him to run out for his Hurricanes debut match with a dreadlock wig on, just to pay his respects to Hurricane legends Ma'a Nonu and Tana Umaga.  The call was done by one of the greats Reggie Goodes! If you enjoy this prank as always please share it and if you're keen to follow the Wh...

For this new prank I give Keithy another crack at calling a player, this time it's Highlanders winger Jona Nareki who gets the invite around for dinner. I had never met Jona before this prank but I quickly learnt that he is incredibly nice guy! As always please share this prank with someone you think might like it and follow the "What a Lad' journey at  https://www.instagram.com/what_a_lad_podcast...

This one here was my very first prank which was on a young Hisa Sasagi who had just arrived to the Hurricanes. I call him as a Hurricanes fan called Keithy and try to invite him to my farm. Hisa is a top lad as you will hear in the prank. If you enjoy the prank please share it and follow the journey at https://www.instagram.com/what_a_lad_podcast/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more in...

In this episode I catch up with the extremely talented Hurricanes prop Alex Fidow. Not only is he super talented on the field but he also has a few hidden talents off it! The man they call Axe takes us through his journey so far sharing some good stories along the way. He also talks about his plans for life after Rugby which is interestingly another sport.  Alex Fidow is definitely a name you will...

For this prank I call a young Pita Ahki who had just joined the Hurricanes. I call him as someone from one of our new sponsors (they weren't a sponsor) Pita Pit and offer him an average offer to join the team. If you enjoy this episode share it with your mates and follow the journey at www.whatalad.com   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode I catch up with the Hurricanes no10 Jackson Garden Bachop. Jacko is from one of the most famous rugby families in NZ rugby with both his parents representing NZ at the highest level. During our chat he gives insight as to what its been like taking over from Beauden Barrett as well as talking about his plans for the future.  If you enjoy the podcast come and follow the journey on  w...

In this episode I call Fletcher Smith from the Hurricanes as a "new sponsor" and offer him a pretty average deal to join the team. Have a listen to see if he's keen..   If you enjoy this episode please share it with someone you think will enjoy it and follow the What a Lad journey at www.whatalad.com   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode I catch up with Liam Mitchell aka Chippy, who has a crazy story! In the space of 2 years, he went from being the leader of the famous Manawatu Turbo bucketheads to go on to play for the Hurricanes! Chippy is one of the real characters of the Hurricanes and he shares some good insight into his journey so far. If you enjoy the episode please share it and follow the journey on the Wha...

In this episode we have the most requested guest join us to take us through his journey, Mike Coman! Mike shares stories from his time with Canterbury, Hawkes Bay, The Hurricanes, Edinburgh and London Irish. He also talks about his career ending injury and his life after rugby transition. Mike holds some great records which include, the most capped development player ever, the most dominate collis...

Here is the prank where Salesi Rayasi gets a call from Jonty (a passionate Hurricanes fan) who tries to make things as awkward as possible for the new signing.  Follow the 'What a Lad' podcast journey through the link below www.whatalad.com     Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we catch up with the next big thing in NZ rugby Salesi Rayasi. We talk about everything from growing up in Japan, to why he tucks his pants up so high. He also takes us through his rise through Wellington Club Rugby to Mitre 10 cup to Super Rugby and NZ 7s. Salesi also shows off his gift of impressions where he demonstrates at least 5 absolute classics! He also takes us back to the...

In this episode I catch up with Ex Hurricane Reggie Goodes who takes us through his incredible journey which involves everything from moving to NZ from South Africa at the tough age of 13, to having to end his career early due to ongoing concussions. He also talks about his transition post rugby which in 2 years has involved selling printers at Rico, becoming a professional rugby coach in Japan to...