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The Big League Podcast

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This podcast has
98 episodes
Language
English
Publisher
Newstalk ZB
Explicit
No
Date created
2023/03/06
Latest episode
2026/04/21
Average duration
36 min.
Release period
19 days

Description

Join rugby league nut and Newstalk ZB sports journalist Nathan Limm and NZ Herald lead league writer Michael Burgess as they jump aboard the Warriors bandwagon, looking at how the Warriors are tracking in the NRL. This new weekly podcast talks to the big names from the Warriors, discusses their performances plus the big issues hitting the headlines.A podcast for the league purist – Nathan and Michael discuss, debate and pontificate about this being the Warriors year. The Big League Podcast, new episode every Wednesday, powered by Newstalk ZB.

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Episode 98: Dissecting the Warriors' hard-earned win over the Titans
2026/04/21
This week on The Big League Podcast, Newstalk ZB’s Nick Bewley and the NZ Herald’s Michael Burgess dissect another gritty Warriors performance, as they grind out a hard‑earned win over the Gold Coast Titans. We head straight into the changing sheds after full-time to hear from try‑scorer Alofiana Khan‑Pereira and tireless forward Jackson Ford, breaking down the emotion of the win, the physical toll of the contest, and the growing belief inside this Warriors squad. With momentum building, attention quickly turns to what’s next — a massive ANZAC Day showdown in Wellington against the Dolphins, and another opportunity for the Warriors to make a statement. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Episode 97: Warriors finally break the streak against the Melbourne Storm
2026/04/14
This week on The Big League Podcast, Newstalk ZB’s Nick Bewley and the NZ Herald’s Michael Burgess dissect the Warriors’ statement win over the Melbourne Storm. Has it put their season back on track? And is Chanel Harris-Tavita the long-term answer in the No.6 jersey? The boys also look ahead to this weekend’s home clash against the Gold Coast Titans and what it means for the Warriors moving forward. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Episode 96: What's gone wrong for the Warriors?
2026/04/07
This week on The Big League Podcast, Newstalk ZB’s Nick Bewley and the NZ Herald’s Michael Burgess break down the Warriors’ second straight defeat, going down 36–22 to the Cronulla Sharks. So what’s gone wrong for the side that burst out of the blocks to start the season? We unpack the key issues, hear coach Andrew Webster’s refreshingly honest assessment of the team’s shortcomings, and look ahead to a daunting clash with the Melbourne Storm — a team the Warriors haven’t beaten in over a decade. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Episode 95: Dissecting the Warriors' first loss of the season
2026/03/30
This week on The Big League Podcast, Newstalk ZB’s Nick Bewley and the NZ Herald’s Michael Burgess dissect the Warriors’ disappointing loss to the Wests Tigers.What went wrong, and was Luke Metcalf rushed back too soon?  Plus, we catch up with Wakefield Trinity‑bound Roger Tuivasa‑Sheck as he looks ahead to the next chapter of his career. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Episode 94: The warriors sit atop the table three rounds in
2026/03/22
This week on The Big League Podcast, Newstalk ZB’s Nathan Limm and the NZ Herald’s Michael Burgess break down the Warriors’ dominant Round Three win over the Newcastle Knights. Former Warrior and Sky Sport commentator Willie Poching joins the show to assess the club’s red‑hot start — and asks the big question: are the Warriors genuine title contenders? LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Episode 93: Warriors win back to back to start 2026
2026/03/16
This week on The Big League Podcast, Newstalk ZB’s Nathan Limm and the NZ Herald’s Michael Burgess break down the Warriors’ dominant Round Two victory over the Canberra Raiders, cruising to a 40–6 win. The boys also sit down with Warriors middle forward Erin Clark and catch up with a Kiwi pitch invader who was front and centre at Alex Johnston’s historic try‑scoring record match. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Episode 92: Warriors start strong in Round 1 of the NRL
2026/03/09
This week on The Big League Podcast — Newstalk ZB’s Nathan Limm and the NZ Herald’s Michael Burgess recap the warriors first round win against the Rooster 42-18, Also, joined by the halves combo of Tanah Boyd & Chanel Harris Tavita and we also look ahead to this Friday's clash with the Canberra Raiders.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Episode 91: Mitch Barnett leaving the Warriors - how will the team handle?
2026/03/01
This week on The Big League Podcast — Newstalk ZB’s Nathan Limm and the NZ Herald’s Chris Reive break down the big news of Mitch Barnett’s decision to leave the Warriors at the end of the 2026 season. They also review the two NRL fixtures out of Las Vegas and, most importantly, preview the Warriors’ round‑one clash against the Sydney Roosters. Plus, Nathan catches up with Roger Tuivasa‑Sheck, Luke Metcalf and Alofiana Khan‑Pereira. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Episode 90: The Warriors' preseason confuses fans with mixed bag of performances
2026/02/22
The Big League Podcast boys are back for the 2026 season. NZ Herald's Nathan Limm and Alex Powell talk, The Warriors’ 2026 preseason that is in the books — and it’s been a mixed bag that’s left fans equal parts curious and concerned with a 33-18 loss to Manly then a 38-34 loss to the Dolphins. Also joined by Daily Telegraph's Michael Carayannis out of Las Vegas ahead of round One of the competition that gets underway this weekend in sin city.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Episode 89: Leka Halasima's first NZ interview + Warriors 2025 season wrap and awards
2025/09/15
This week on The Big League Podcast - Fan favourite Leka Halasima gives his first interview in New Zealand, wraps the Warriors' NRL finals exit, that iconic match-winning try against the Knights and how he's dealing with his newfound fame. Newstalk ZB's Nathan Limm and NZ Herald's Michael Burgess assess the loss to the Panthers at Mt Smart, give season awards for the rollercoaster that was 2026 and predict how the rest of the NRL finals series will play out. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Episode 88: Hooker Sam Healey on Panthers finals fixture + Warriors scheduling clash with All Blacks
2025/09/08
This week on The Big League Podcast - Warriors hooker Sam Healey opens up on the daunting challenge of do-or-die finals footy against the Penrith Panthers at Mt Smart, debriefs the loss to Manly and how he's found his first season in Auckland. Newstalk ZB's Nathan Limm and NZ Herald's Chris Reive tackle the hot topic of the NRL's scheduling - are you going to watch the Warriors or the All Blacks?? Stupid question. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Episode 87: Warriors halfback Tanah Boyd opens up on getting dropped + was it a knock -on versus the Eels??
2025/09/01
This week on The Big League Podcast - Warriors halfback Tanah Boyd opens up on getting dropped by Andrew Webster just a few weeks ago and how he's turned his game around ahead of the NRL playoffs. Newstalk ZB's Nathan Limm and NZ Herald's Michael Burgess will react to that alleged knock-on, look ahead to the Warriors' final regular season game against Manly and evaluate their finals hopes now they've dropped to sixth. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Episode 86: Rocco Berry on mental toll of injuries + overcoming Titans hoodoo
2025/08/25
This week on The Big League Podcast - Warriors centre Rocco Berry talks through overcoming their hoodoo against the Gold Coast Titans and the mental toll of repeated injuries. Newstalk ZB's Nathan Limm and NZ Herald's Michael Burgess discuss how much we can take from a win over the potential wooden-spooners and explain why the 14th-placed Eels are set to be a mighty challenge. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Episode 85: Adam Pompey on Taine Tuaupiki baby drama + takeaways from gritty Dragons win
2025/08/18
This week on The Big League Podcast - Warriors centre Adam Pompey touts Taine Tuaupiki's commitment in playing the Dragons despite having a baby that morning. Newstalk ZB's Nathan Limm and NZ Herald's Michael Burgess analyse an ugly but gritty victory, evaluate why the Warriors' spot in the top four feels so flimsy and look ahead to what surely, SURELY can't be another loss to the Titans. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Episode 84: Former Warrior/Kiwi questions bizarre refereeing decisions + Andrew Webster selection controversy
2025/08/11
This week on The Big League Podcast - Former Warriors and Kiwis player Motu Tony questions Adam Gee's officiating, gives verdict on the side's top four hopes and reveals the key player who needs to perform if they're to turn things around against the Dragons. NZ Herald's Michael Burgess has some exclusive news around the future of Te Maire Martin and Newstalk ZB's Nathan Limm attempts to quell rising hysteria. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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