What a Lad
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What a Lad
What a Lad is a podcast by James Marshall who talks to some of the biggest names and best lads on the planet. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Mitchell Scott- What a Lad
Mitchell Scott was one of the most talented outside backs in New Zealand rugby, electric pace, unreal footwork, and a try-scoring instinct few could m...
Jacob Ellison- What a Lad
Jacob Ellison is one of Wellington’s great unsung heroes – a tough, mobile front-rower who gave absolutely everything every time he pulled on a jersey...
Kylem O'Donnell- What a Lad
Kylem O’Donnell is a lad who has truly lived the highs and lows of chasing the rugby dream. From starring at Hamilton Boys’ High to winning an NPC tit...
Mark Hammett- What a Lad
Mark Hammett has done it all in the game. With 81 games for the Crusaders, 4 Super Rugby titles, 29 Tests for the All Blacks and now a spot in the Cru...
Will Genia- What a Lad
Will Genia is one of the all-time great halfbacks and after this conversation I'm sure you'll understand why. With over 100 Tests for the Wallabies, a...
Holly Parkes on What a Lad
In this powerful episode I’m joined by Holly Parkes, someone who lived through the reality of caring for Shane Christie in his final years. Holly has...
Du’Plessis Kirifi - What a Lad
Du’Plessis Kirifi has had one of the more inspiring journeys to the top and is one heck of lad to top it off. From growing up in Taranaki and spending...
George Bridge- What a Lad
The latest Western Force signing George Bridge is our guest this week and what a lad he is! From humble beginnings in Gisborne, to carving up for Cant...
Amy Du Plessis on What a Lad
For this one I am joined by one of the Black Ferns’ most exciting talents, Amy du Plessis. Amy’s journey has been nothing short of inspiring, from gro...
Angus Ta'avao- What a Lad
Angus Ta’avao is one of the biggest characters in New Zealand rugby, someone who is always good value to be around and has a great ability to bring a...
Oli Mathis- What a Lad
Oli Mathis is one of the most talented young players in the country. The Hamilton Boys star produced some of the most iconic NZ Schools performances w...
Jamison Gibson Park- Fan Favourite
Jamison Gibson Park has gone on to be without a doubt one of the best 9s in world rugby! He's one of my favourite players to watch the way he plays wi...
Daniel Bell- What a Lad
Daniel Bell might not be a recognisable name for you all, but as soon as you hear that voice – you will definitely recognise the voice. The man widely...
Sam Darry- What a Lad
Sam Darry is a massive lad! Standing at over 2 metres tall and at just 24 years old the man has achieved and been through a lot! And it feels like he...
Mitchell Drummond- What a Lad
No one has won more Super Rugby titles than Mitchell Drummond! A man who has done it all in the red and black jersey, Drummy has won 3 NPC titles with...
Colin Mansbridge- What a Lad
Rugby fans don't get much bigger than Colin Mansbridge! Who also just happens to be potentially the most successful CEO in all sport, having been the...
Nic Gill- What a Lad
He’s trained the greatest All Blacks of the modern era, he's survived the pressure cooker of test rugby, and has done so for the past 18 years! Nic Gi...
Michael Fatialofa- Fan Favourite
For this weeks Fan Favourite episode we throw back to one of the most powerful episodes to date, I’ll always remember this episode for the feeling of...
Scott Waldrom- What a Lad
This one has it all — Scott Waldrom, one of the most explosive loose forwards to play the game, jumps on for an absolute ripper of a chat and does not...
Marty Banks- What a Lad
Marty Banks was a cult hero, fans loved him. He looked like your average kiwi bloke, tall, low muscle mass and ran a distinctive curly mop. On the fie...
Mark Stafford- Fan Favourite
We got back to an early fan favourite for this one with the great Mark Stafford!
The beauty of a podcast, you think you know someone well, then...
Ioane Moananu- What a Lad
"Who's that new hooker at the Crusaders?" That's a question I'm hearing everywhere! Well in fact that man is Ioane Moananu and this is your chance to...
Scott Fuglistaller- What a Lad
Scott Fuglistaller was one of those champion team mates who did everything he could to be the best he could be. Unfortunately for the self acclaimed b...
Charlie Gubb- Fan Favourite
Voted by you guys as the funniest episode ever!
Charlie Gubb is one of my all time favourite Warriors, not just because of the way he played on...
Taha Kemara- What a Lad
Taha Kemara is one of the most talented players in the country, he's fast, he's tough, he has an incredible skillset and more importantly he is a cham...
Robbie Flynn- Fans Favourite
After 5 years of What a Lad here is one of your selected favourite episodes with the great Robbie Flynn. Robbie is was widely regarded as one of the m...
Andy Ellis- What a Lad
Andy Ellis is one of the most well connected lads on the planet and after this episode it’s clear to see why. He’s the ultimate ‘yes man’, happy to gi...
Harry Wilson- What a Lad
Harry Wilson in 2023 missed out on the Wallabies RWC squad and was even struggling to make the Australia A side! Fast forward to 2024 and he is not ju...
Kyle Preston- What a Lad
Kyle Preston is someone who deserves every bit of success he gets. His work ethic is unmatched and to hear his journey and how he has stuck to the pla...
Christian Lio-Willie- What a Lad
The fact that Christian Lio-Willie is a qualified dentist still blows my mind! Almost every player I have spoken to has said it's too hard to juggle b...
Morgan Mitchell- What a Lad
Get ready for one of the most inspiring episodes yet with the legendary lad Morgan Mitchell. Born deaf, Morgan’s journey to becoming a professional ru...
Jack Mesley- What a Lad
With Super Rugby just around the corner, who better to talk to than the Super Rugby CEO Jack Mesley. The fact that Jack was keen to come on What a Lad...
Tom Walsh- What a Lad
Tom Walsh has been one of the best shot-putters in the world for the last decade so it was an honour to get him on What a Lad for this one.
Plen...
Brayden Mitchell- What a Lad
Everyone who has played with Brayden Mitchell will testify that he is one of the greatest lads to play the game, he was a champion team mate on and of...
Mark Nawaqanitawase- What a Lad
Mark Nawaqanitawase has had one of the most eventful 12 months in sport! Firstly heading to the Rugby World Cup with the Wallabies before changing cod...
Rob Penney- What a Lad
The life of a head coach can be as brutal at times and it's fair to say that Rob Penney has been on the receiving end of his fair share of public crit...
Hugh Pyle- What a Lad
This week on What a Lad we are joined by Hugh Pyle who in my opinion is the greatest Australian rugby player never to be capped by the Wallabies. Stan...
Hamish Kerr- What a Lad
Hamish Kerr is officially the greatest High Jumper in the world having recently won Gold at the Paris Olympics. However, what you're about to hear in...
Christian Cullen- What a Lad
Christian Cullen is a legend. You only have to watch a few minutes of his highlights package to remind yourself how good he really was. The speed and...
Casey Laulala- What a Lad
Casey Laulala is one of the most likeable characters you'll meet with an inspiring story from growing up in Samoa to becoming an All Black.
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