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What a Lad

Presented by Betcha

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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6:58

Leicester Fainga'anuku- Prank

What a Lad ·

2020/10/01

For this prank I tried the exact same formula as the Billy Proctor prank but this time with Crusader and Tasman Mako star Leicester Fainga'anuku. Here I call up Leciester as a Dunedin radio host for a live radio interview but as we go live on air I introduce him as his brother Highlander and also Tasman Star Tima Fainga'anuku. In this situation you've got two options, either run with it as your brother or completely stuff up the "live" radio interview. Billy obviously went with option 1 but

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4:45

Billy Proctor- Prank

What a Lad ·

2020/09/24

This prank was inspired by real life events, for anyone who has a brother or someone who looks like them. When I came back to Nelson to see my family, I was always mistaken for my brother Tom and would get caught in conversations with people so far that it was just too awkward to tell them that it was me. I've had some very awkward conversations as Tom and that was what I was wanted to try and replicate in this prank. Anyway for the prank, we set up a 'Live' radio interview with Billy Proctor and

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50:39

David Havili- What a Lad

What a Lad ·

2020/09/20

In this episode I catch up David Havili, the most passionate man in NZ rugby. He's an All Black, a Crusader and of course the very inspirational skipper of Tasman Mako. Davie has had a tough run with injuries of late, including a bowel infection which was days away from ending his career! In this episode he also takes us through his rugby journey, which involved not being able to start for the 1st XV, to becoming the Crusaders 'player of the year' and becoming an All Black. Davie is well known

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3:34

Kane Leaupepe- Prank

What a Lad ·

2020/09/17

For this prank we go back 2 years to when the big Samoan International, Kane Leaupepe, had just joined the Hurricanes halfway through the year. Whenever that happened it always meant there was a good chance for a new prank. So for this prank, I call Kane as Phil Collins the (made up) son of The Hurricanes owner, just to welcome him to the team. For those who don't know Kane, he is an absolute lad and a very switched on customer so he was always going to be a tough target. Anyway I hope you enjoy

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70:59

Tom Marshall- What a Lad

What a Lad ·

2020/09/13

In this episode I finally get to catch up with my brother, Tom Marshall, who comes on to make his What a Lad debut! It was good times reminiscing on what life was like for us growing up, the relationship we had and all the weird stuff we use to get up to. Tom also takes us through his rugby career, from bursting on the the NZ rugby scene through the Tasman Mako and straight into a stacked Crusaders team. Then followed by his move to the Chiefs, as well as his last 5 years in the UK with Gloucester

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3:28

Hugh Renton- Prank

What a Lad ·

2020/09/10

After having the great Hugh Renton on the podcast on Monday, I thought it was a good time to go back and find the prank I tried on him when he had just arrived to the Hurricanes straight out of school. So for this prank I ring him as someone from the NCEA and they've just found out that his answers were the same as the person next to him. Anyone who knows Hugh or has listened to his podcast will know that he's a straight up guy and is certainly not the kind of guy to try and cheat in a exam

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50:53

Hugh Renton- What a Lad

What a Lad ·

2020/09/06

Some players just get no luck during their careers and that pretty much sums up Hugh Rentons career to date. Hugh has had a massive wrap on him as a player since joining the Hurricanes straight out of school on a 3 year deal but unfortunately due to injury he has struggled to string any decent amount of games together. That's hopefully all about to change as he eyes up a big season, after recently signing with the Tasman Mako for this seasons Mitre10 Cup. Hugh has also had to deal with the shock

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6:15

Dalton Papali'i- Prank

What a Lad ·

2020/09/03

For this prank I call one of the stand out young players in NZ, Dalton Papali'i to see if he would be interested in becoming the face of the aquarium Kelly Tarltons. Now I don't know Dalton personally but everyone I have spoken to has told me he's an absolute lad and needed to have him feature on the podcast. As always, I offer Dalton a pretty average deal to partner up with them so have a listen to see if he's keen. If you know someone who you think will enjoy this episode then please share it, or

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79:12

Tevita Koloamatangi- What a Lad

What a Lad ·

2020/08/30

If there was an award for the best team mate in World Rugby the my guest for this episode, Tevita Koloamatangi would be shortlisted every year. Absolute champion bloke on and off the field! Tevita takes us through his rugby journey which has involved him playing for the Tasman Mako, Chiefs, London Irish, Tonga, to now where he is currently carving up in Japan with the Mazda Blue Zoomers. Tevita has had more than his fair share of injuries during his career but has always come back a better player

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6:47

Mitchell Hunt- Prank

What a Lad ·

2020/08/27

This prank was inspired by the recent naming of the North v South teams and seeing a young Nelson lad Mitchell Hunt named in the North team. So I thought it would be a good idea to see if I could call Mitch as the Media guy for the North team and try to get some audio recordings off him to convince the public that he is a true North Islander. As you'll hear Hunty is a great lad and I'm looking forward to him having a big game for the North and a massive season for the mighty Mako. As always if you

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68:53

James Marshall- Life Livers Academy

What a Lad ·

2020/08/25

Here is an episode that I jumped on a couple of months ago on the podcast called the Life Livers Academy with Jamie O' Donnell. It's an awesome podcast with lots of cool guests who talk about ways you can live your life to the fullest and get the best out of yourself, I personally really enjoy listening to it so go check it out! In this episode in particular I talk about some of my struggles throughout my rugby career and somethings that I've learnt along the way. If you enjoy this podcast please

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4:53

Christian Cullen- Prank

What a Lad ·

2020/08/23

Pranks are getting tough, players have switched on so we thought it was time to get a legend, who better than potentially the greatest player to ever play the game Christian Cullen! So, Cully is now a Commercial Sales Consultant with Property Brokers and for this prank our 'What a Lad' prank expert Reggie Goodes calls him as to see if he will sell his Caravan for him. You find out a lot about people from a prank call and as you'll hear Cully is just a champion bloke! If you are looking to buy or

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45:35

Julian Savea- What a Lad

What a Lad ·

2020/08/20

He is back and straight on the What a Lad podcast to tell us all about it. It is one of the biggest names in the game, Julian Savea who joins me after his second week training with the Hurricanes. Julz has had an incredible career where he was the best player on the planet for a while and also has one of the best highlight videos you'll ever see. He takes us through his journey to the top and talks with real honesty about his time in France. Everyone wants to know what the man they call the Bus is

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6:03

Simon Hickey- Prank

What a Lad ·

2020/08/18

For this prank we go back to a time when Simon Hickey had just arrived at the Hurricanes, a time when the keyboard warriors were out in full force targeting whoever was named in the 10 jersey. So I thought it was a good chance to set up a "live" radio interview to get stuck into the lads and see if I can get Hickey to join in. Obviously this is not what I think of both Jackson and Fletcher as they've both had great seasons in that 10 jersey and both have massive futures. Also Simon is an absolute

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67:49

Dane Coles- What a Lad

What a Lad ·

2020/08/15

We did it, we finally got the best hooker to play the game Dane Coles, to come on and share his stories. Colesy is a completely misunderstood bloke, one of the best guys you'll ever meet off the field but known as an absolute grub on it. We talk at length about his niggle and his thoughts on being voted the biggest grub in NZ. Colesy has had an unreal career which he takes us through with honesty you just don't hear in the professional game anymore. Whatever you thought of Dane Coles before

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58:57

Jamie Booth- What a Lad

What a Lad ·

2020/08/11

In this episode I catch up with one of the real lads of the Hurricanes and Manawatu Turbos, Jamie Booth. Boothy has had an eventful rugby journey to date, playing for plenty of teams as he's sat on the fringe trying to force his way into a side. He's battled with injuries and self confidence and shares some really interesting stories around what he's been through. Fast forward to now where he plays a staring role for the Hurricanes off the bench every week, bringing a spark and energy to the side

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73:41

Mike Lash- What a Lad

What a Lad ·

2020/08/09

With this weekend being Mental Wellbeing round of Super Rugby Aotearoa, I thought it'd be a good chance to chat with Ex professional referee Mike Lash. Lashy has had his own mental health journey and has inspired him to build a platform called The Reel Effect to help other men who may be struggling to deal with the pressure of life. Lashy talks very honestly about his struggles with his mental wellbeing from how it all started, what he was feeling and to how he managed to turn it around. He also

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35:27

Kobus van Wyk- What a Lad

What a Lad ·

2020/08/05

In this episode I catch up with Hurricanes flyer Kobus van Wyk, as he takes us through his story which has led him to be starring on the wing for the Hurricanes this season. He also talks about his tough decision to leave the Hurricanes at the end of the season to head over to the UK to join the Leicester Tigers. Kobus is a real good man so it was awesome to have him on to give us some insight to his life. If you enjoy this episode please share it and as always if you're keen to follow the What a

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5:46

Damian Mckenzie- Prank

What a Lad ·

2020/07/30

For this prank I call All Black and Chiefs star Damian Mckenzie to see if I can get him to do a nude calendar for the new food company he's using. Damian is one of the real good lads of NZ rugby and handles the prank like a champion. If you enjoy this prank please share it and make sure you tag the What a Lad page when you share. Link below https://www.instagram.com/what_a_lad_podcast/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:22

Shaun Stevenson- Prank

What a Lad ·

2020/07/23

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/?hl=enSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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