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Sean Plunket speaks with Speak Up for Women’s Suzanne Levy on the wet bus ticket for Shaneel Lal. You can watch the full interview at https://theplatform.kiwi/podcasts Join Platform Plus for enhanced access and features: https://theplatform.kiwi/platform-plus Download The Platform app for free: App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-platform/id1596882626 Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=kiwi.theplatform.android Call 0800 DEBATE or text us at 5050 (Standard SMS text charges will apply) Listen to The Platform's straight-talking, free-thinking hosts every weekday. Sean Plunket: 7am - 10am Michael Laws: 10am - 1pm Martin Devlin: 1pm - 4pm #ThePlatformNZ

On today's episode, It's Only Sport host Martin Devlin welcomes a very special guest onto the show in the form of former All Blacks coach Ian Foster. Fozzie goes in-depth on the 2023 Rugby World Cup in France, including the final that his side narrowly lost to the Springboks, while also discussing his four years in charge, the future of rugby in New Zealand, and more. Plus, former All White Fred de Jong recaps an encouraging performance from the New Zealand men in their 1-1 draw with Ireland in Dublin, Wellington Phoenix coach Giancarlo Italiano talks his side's good start to the A-League football season, and Martin and It's Only Sport producer Lachlan Waugh debate a range of sporting topics on the Tight 5. All that and much more! Want to hear all the best bits from It's Only Sport? Click here to catch highlights from every show hosted by Martin Devlin, Monday to Thursday. Available on all major podcasting websites. https://www.spreaker.com/show/its-only-sport Join Platform Plus for enhanced access and features: https://theplatform.kiwi/platform-plus Download The Platform app for free: App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-platform/id1596882626 Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=kiwi.theplatform.android Call 0800 DEBATE or text us at 5050 (Standard SMS text charges will apply) Listen to The Platform's straight-talking, free-thinking hosts every weekday. Sean Plunket: 7am - 10am Michael Laws: 10am - 1pm Martin Devlin: 1pm - 4pm #ThePlatformNZ

Wellington Phoenix coach Giancarlo Italiano joins Martin Devlin on It's Only Sport, four games into the men's A-League football season. The Phoenix are unbeaten with two wins and two draws, sitting third on the ladder. Giancarlo Italiano is serving his first season as coach having previously worked under former mentor Ufuk Talay. Giancarlo talks to Martin about his side's season so far and what's been the key to their strong start, his transition from assistant to head coach in 2023, his ambitions for himself and the club, and more. The Phoenix play Melbourne City in Auckland on Saturday afternoon. Want to hear all the best bits from It's Only Sport? Click here to catch highlights from every show hosted by Martin Devlin, Monday to Thursday. Available on all major podcasting websites. https://www.spreaker.com/show/its-only-sport Join Platform Plus for enhanced access and features: https://theplatform.kiwi/platform-plus Download The Platform app for free: App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-platform/id1596882626 Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=kiwi.theplatform.android Call 0800 DEBATE or text us at 5050 (Standard SMS text charges will apply) Listen to The Platform's straight-talking, free-thinking hosts every weekday. Sean Plunket: 7am - 10am Michael Laws: 10am - 1pm Martin Devlin: 1pm - 4pm #ThePlatformNZ

In a very special interview, the now former All Blacks coach Ian Foster joins Martin Devlin on It's Only Sport, three and a half weeks after the conclusion of the 2023 Rugby World Cup. Foster guided his team to the final but lost a nail-biter 12-11 to the Springboks in Paris, in a match where New Zealand played over 50 minutes with 14 men. Ian and Marty discuss any regrets the former has from the tournament, challenges during his four years coaching the team, how good is the current crop of players that Scott Robertson will inherit, and more. Want to hear all the best bits from It's Only Sport? Click here to catch highlights from every show hosted by Martin Devlin, Monday to Thursday. Available on all major podcasting websites. https://www.spreaker.com/show/its-only-sport Join Platform Plus for enhanced access and features: https://theplatform.kiwi/platform-plus Download The Platform app for free: App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-platform/id1596882626 Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=kiwi.theplatform.android Call 0800 DEBATE or text us at 5050 (Standard SMS text charges will apply) Listen to The Platform's straight-talking, free-thinking hosts every weekday. Sean Plunket: 7am - 10am Michael Laws: 10am - 1pm Martin Devlin: 1pm - 4pm #ThePlatformNZ

Sean Plunket speaks with Corey Regnerus-Kell from the SPCA about how to become kind to animals this Christmas. You can watch the full interview at https://theplatform.kiwi/podcasts Join Platform Plus for enhanced access and features: https://theplatform.kiwi/platform-plus Download The Platform app for free: App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-platform/id1596882626 Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=kiwi.theplatform.android Call 0800 DEBATE or text us at 5050 (Standard SMS text charges will apply) Listen to The Platform's straight-talking, free-thinking hosts every weekday. Sean Plunket: 7am - 10am Michael Laws: 10am - 1pm Martin Devlin: 1pm - 4pm #ThePlatformNZ

Sean Plunket speaks with Gore Mayor Ben Bell about why they want to dump their long-term plan. You can watch the full interview at https://theplatform.kiwi/podcasts Join Platform Plus for enhanced access and features: https://theplatform.kiwi/platform-plus Download The Platform app for free: App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-platform/id1596882626 Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=kiwi.theplatform.android Call 0800 DEBATE or text us at 5050 (Standard SMS text charges will apply) Listen to The Platform's straight-talking, free-thinking hosts every weekday. Sean Plunket: 7am - 10am Michael Laws: 10am - 1pm Martin Devlin: 1pm - 4pm #ThePlatformNZ

Sean Plunket speaks with Jonathan Ayling from the Free Speech Union about the woke rules for becoming a school principal. You can watch the full interview at https://theplatform.kiwi/podcasts Join Platform Plus for enhanced access and features: https://theplatform.kiwi/platform-plus Download The Platform app for free: App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-platform/id1596882626 Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=kiwi.theplatform.android Call 0800 DEBATE or text us at 5050 (Standard SMS text charges will apply) Listen to The Platform's straight-talking, free-thinking hosts every weekday. Sean Plunket: 7am - 10am Michael Laws: 10am - 1pm Martin Devlin: 1pm - 4pm #ThePlatformNZ

Sean Plunket speaks with the Israeli Ambassador to NZ Ran Yaakoby who responds to misinformation from the Green Party. You can watch the full interview at https://theplatform.kiwi/podcasts Join Platform Plus for enhanced access and features: https://theplatform.kiwi/platform-plus Download The Platform app for free: App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-platform/id1596882626 Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=kiwi.theplatform.android Call 0800 DEBATE or text us at 5050 (Standard SMS text charges will apply) Listen to The Platform's straight-talking, free-thinking hosts every weekday. Sean Plunket: 7am - 10am Michael Laws: 10am - 1pm Martin Devlin: 1pm - 4pm #ThePlatformNZ

Michael Laws speaks with Labour's Ingrid Leary about New Zealand politics, foreign policy, and government transitions. You can watch the full interview at https://theplatform.kiwi/podcasts Join Platform Plus for enhanced access and features: https://theplatform.kiwi/platform-plus Download The Platform app for free: App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-platform/id1596882626 Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=kiwi.theplatform.android Call 0800 DEBATE or text us at 5050 (Standard SMS text charges will apply) Listen to The Platform's straight-talking, free-thinking hosts every weekday. Sean Plunket: 7am - 10am Michael Laws: 10am - 1pm Martin Devlin: 1pm - 4pm #ThePlatformNZ

On today's episode, It's Only Sport host Martin Devlin is joined by a very special guest in Warriors coach Andrew Webster, who's beginning to sink his teeth into NRL preseason ahead of his side's 2024 campaign. Webster talks to Martin about his fears (if any) around 'second album syndrome' following their finals run in 2023, Addin Fonua-Blake's future with the club, and more. Plus, Mark 'Watto' Watson is back for episode 61 of the ATM (Apologise to Me!) podcast discussing the mundane Super Rugby squad reveals last week, and Martin and producer Lachlan Waugh debate extensively on the Tight 5 and We Need To Talk. All that and much more! Want to hear all the best bits from It's Only Sport? Click here to catch highlights from every show hosted by Martin Devlin, Monday to Thursday. Available on all major podcasting websites. https://www.spreaker.com/show/its-only-sport Join Platform Plus for enhanced access and features: https://theplatform.kiwi/platform-plus Download The Platform app for free: App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-platform/id1596882626 Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=kiwi.theplatform.android Call 0800 DEBATE or text us at 5050 (Standard SMS text charges will apply) Listen to The Platform's straight-talking, free-thinking hosts every weekday. Sean Plunket: 7am - 10am Michael Laws: 10am - 1pm Martin Devlin: 1pm - 4pm #ThePlatformNZ

It's tiiiiime! Mark 'Watto' Watson joins Martin Devlin on It's Only Sport, for episode 61 of the ATM (Apologise to Me!) podcast, where they discuss and dissect the hottest sporting topics in New Zealand and around the world right now. On this episode, Watto and Marty talk about the latter's 20 minute interview with Warriors coach Andrew Webster, the Henry Nicholls' ball tampering allegations, the Super Rugby squads being revealed last week, the Premier League going through another international break, and more. Want to hear all the best bits from It's Only Sport? Click here to catch highlights from every show hosted by Martin Devlin, Monday to Thursday. Available on all major podcasting websites. https://www.spreaker.com/show/its-only-sport Join Platform Plus for enhanced access and features: https://theplatform.kiwi/platform-plus Download The Platform app for free: App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-platform/id1596882626 Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=kiwi.theplatform.android Call 0800 DEBATE or text us at 5050 (Standard SMS text charges will apply) Listen to The Platform's straight-talking, free-thinking hosts every weekday. Sean Plunket: 7am - 10am Michael Laws: 10am - 1pm Martin Devlin: 1pm - 4pm #ThePlatformNZ

Warriors coach Andrew Webster - who back in September was named this year's NRL Dally M Coach of the Year - joins Martin Devlin on It's Only Sport. Webster is working through the early stages of preseason for the club's 2024 campaign, having guided them to a 16-8 record and top four finish in his first year as a head coach. He chats to Martin about his expectations for the team in 2024, the shape of the roster, his fears (if any) around 'second album syndrome', Addin Fonua-Blake's future with the club, and more. Want to hear all the best bits from It's Only Sport? Click here to catch highlights from every show hosted by Martin Devlin, Monday to Thursday. Available on all major podcasting websites. https://www.spreaker.com/show/its-only-sport Join Platform Plus for enhanced access and features: https://theplatform.kiwi/platform-plus Download The Platform app for free: App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-platform/id1596882626 Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=kiwi.theplatform.android Call 0800 DEBATE or text us at 5050 (Standard SMS text charges will apply) Listen to The Platform's straight-talking, free-thinking hosts every weekday. Sean Plunket: 7am - 10am Michael Laws: 10am - 1pm Martin Devlin: 1pm - 4pm #ThePlatformNZ

Michael Laws talks to political commentator Hilary Calvert about New Zealand's climate, political challenges, and social norms. You can watch the full interview at https://theplatform.kiwi/podcasts Join Platform Plus for enhanced access and features: https://theplatform.kiwi/platform-plus Download The Platform app for free: App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-platform/id1596882626 Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=kiwi.theplatform.android Call 0800 DEBATE or text us at 5050 (Standard SMS text charges will apply) Listen to The Platform's straight-talking, free-thinking hosts every weekday. Sean Plunket: 7am - 10am Michael Laws: 10am - 1pm Martin Devlin: 1pm - 4pm #ThePlatformNZ

Michael Laws speaks with Child Matters CEO Jane Searle about the issue of child abuse in New Zealand, the need for effective prevention strategies, and community involvement. You can watch the full interview at https://theplatform.kiwi/podcasts Join Platform Plus for enhanced access and features: https://theplatform.kiwi/platform-plus Download The Platform app for free: App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-platform/id1596882626 Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=kiwi.theplatform.android Call 0800 DEBATE or text us at 5050 (Standard SMS text charges will apply) Listen to The Platform's straight-talking, free-thinking hosts every weekday. Sean Plunket: 7am - 10am Michael Laws: 10am - 1pm Martin Devlin: 1pm - 4pm #ThePlatformNZ

Michael Laws speaks with Ben Kepes from the Holocaust Centre of New Zealand about Jewish history & Jewish identity in New Zealand. You can watch the full interview at https://theplatform.kiwi/podcasts Join Platform Plus for enhanced access and features: https://theplatform.kiwi/platform-plus Download The Platform app for free: App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-platform/id1596882626 Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=kiwi.theplatform.android Call 0800 DEBATE or text us at 5050 (Standard SMS text charges will apply) Listen to The Platform's straight-talking, free-thinking hosts every weekday. Sean Plunket: 7am - 10am Michael Laws: 10am - 1pm Martin Devlin: 1pm - 4pm #ThePlatformNZ

Sean Plunket speaks with Councillor Ray Chung about the investigation into the leaked details about the secret Reading Cinemas sale. You can watch the full interview at https://theplatform.kiwi/podcasts Join Platform Plus for enhanced access and features: https://theplatform.kiwi/platform-plus Download The Platform app for free: App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-platform/id1596882626 Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=kiwi.theplatform.android Call 0800 DEBATE or text us at 5050 (Standard SMS text charges will apply) Listen to The Platform's straight-talking, free-thinking hosts every weekday. Sean Plunket: 7am - 10am Michael Laws: 10am - 1pm Martin Devlin: 1pm - 4pm #ThePlatformNZ

Sean Plunket speaks to ‘Tour Down Under’ Tour Director, Henry Pearson about what Disc Golf is, its humble beginnings, Disc Golf's current status as a competitive sport, and the future of Disc Golf in New Zealand. Join Platform Plus for enhanced access and features: https://theplatform.kiwi/platform-plus Download The Platform app for free: App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-platform/id1596882626 Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=kiwi.theplatform.android Call 0800 DEBATE or text us at 5050 (Standard SMS text charges will apply) Listen to The Platform's straight-talking, free-thinking hosts every weekday. Sean Plunket: 7am - 10am Michael Laws: 10am - 1pm Martin Devlin: 1pm - 4pm #ThePlatformNZ

Sean Plunket speaks with Women’s Rights Party Co-leader Jill Ovens about standing in Port Waikato. You can watch the full interview at https://theplatform.kiwi/podcasts Join Platform Plus for enhanced access and features: https://theplatform.kiwi/platform-plus Download The Platform app for free: App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-platform/id1596882626 Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=kiwi.theplatform.android Call 0800 DEBATE or text us at 5050 (Standard SMS text charges will apply) Listen to The Platform's straight-talking, free-thinking hosts every weekday. Sean Plunket: 7am - 10am Michael Laws: 10am - 1pm Martin Devlin: 1pm - 4pm #ThePlatformNZ

Sean Plunket speaks with Mark Blackland from Blackland PR about lobbying under a new government. You can watch the full interview at https://theplatform.kiwi/podcasts Join Platform Plus for enhanced access and features: https://theplatform.kiwi/platform-plus Download The Platform app for free: App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-platform/id1596882626 Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=kiwi.theplatform.android Call 0800 DEBATE or text us at 5050 (Standard SMS text charges will apply) Listen to The Platform's straight-talking, free-thinking hosts every weekday. Sean Plunket: 7am - 10am Michael Laws: 10am - 1pm Martin Devlin: 1pm - 4pm #ThePlatformNZ

Sean Plunket speaks with the Restaurant Association of New Zealand National President Mike Egan about the state of the industry. You can watch the full interview at https://theplatform.kiwi/podcasts Join Platform Plus for enhanced access and features: https://theplatform.kiwi/platform-plus Download The Platform app for free: App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-platform/id1596882626 Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=kiwi.theplatform.android Call 0800 DEBATE or text us at 5050 (Standard SMS text charges will apply) Listen to The Platform's straight-talking, free-thinking hosts every weekday. Sean Plunket: 7am - 10am Michael Laws: 10am - 1pm Martin Devlin: 1pm - 4pm #ThePlatformNZ

Sean Plunket speaks with employment law expert Andrew Shaw - Does Siouxsie Wiles have a case against her former employers? You can watch the full interview at https://theplatform.kiwi/podcasts Join Platform Plus for enhanced access and features: https://theplatform.kiwi/platform-plus Download The Platform app for free: App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-platform/id1596882626 Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=kiwi.theplatform.android Call 0800 DEBATE or text us at 5050 (Standard SMS text charges will apply) Listen to The Platform's straight-talking, free-thinking hosts every weekday. Sean Plunket: 7am - 10am Michael Laws: 10am - 1pm Martin Devlin: 1pm - 4pm #ThePlatformNZ

Sean Plunket speaks with Julian Batchelor who updates us on his campaign and legal case against TVNZ. You can watch the full interview at https://theplatform.kiwi/podcasts Join Platform Plus for enhanced access and features: https://theplatform.kiwi/platform-plus Download The Platform app for free: App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-platform/id1596882626 Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=kiwi.theplatform.android Call 0800 DEBATE or text us at 5050 (Standard SMS text charges will apply) Listen to The Platform's straight-talking, free-thinking hosts every weekday. Sean Plunket: 7am - 10am Michael Laws: 10am - 1pm Martin Devlin: 1pm - 4pm #ThePlatformNZ

The Tight 5! It's Only Sport host Martin Devlin and producer Lachlan Waugh debate five sporting topics, all focussing on this weekend's Rugby World Cup final between the All Blacks and Springboks in Paris. Today, Martin and Lachlan discuss who the favourite is for Saturday night's decider, the confidence (or arrogance) the Springboks have, whether or not the two previous matches between New Zealand and South Africa this year matter when predicting the outcome of this clash, and more. Want to hear all the best bits from It's Only Sport? Check out the IOS podcast on all major podcasting websites. https://www.spreaker.com/show/its-only-sport Join Platform Plus for enhanced access and features: https://theplatform.kiwi/platform-plus Download The Platform app for free: App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-platform/id1596882626 Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=kiwi.theplatform.android Call 0800 DEBATE or text us at 5050 (Standard SMS text charges will apply) Listen to The Platform's straight-talking, free-thinking hosts every weekday. Sean Plunket: 7am - 10am Michael Laws: 10am - 1pm Martin Devlin: 1pm - 4pm #ThePlatformNZ

Justin Marshall - 81-test All Blacks halfback, and one of the best rugby pundits on the planet calling the current World Cup for SuperSport - joins Martin Devlin on It's Only Sport ahead of the biggest international rugby match in four years. New Zealand and South Africa will square off in the World Cup final at Stade de France this weekend, with the winner to become the first nation to lift the Webb Ellis Cup four times. Justin Marshall and Martin discuss how tantalising an All Blacks-Springboks final is and the history behind the fixture, the contrasting journeys to the final for both sides, ways New Zealand can gain an edge over South Africa during the match, and more. Want to hear all the best bits from It's Only Sport? Check out the IOS podcast on all major podcasting websites. https://www.spreaker.com/show/its-only-sport Join Platform Plus for enhanced access and features: https://theplatform.kiwi/platform-plus Download The Platform app for free: App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-platform/id1596882626 Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=kiwi.theplatform.android Call 0800 DEBATE or text us at 5050 (Standard SMS text charges will apply) Listen to The Platform's straight-talking, free-thinking hosts every weekday. Sean Plunket: 7am - 10am Michael Laws: 10am - 1pm Martin Devlin: 1pm - 4pm #ThePlatformNZ

Jean de Villiers - former Springboks captain, 2007 Rugby World Cup winner and a man who donned the South African jersey at three World Cups in total - joins Martin Devlin on It's Only Sport, ahead of this weekend's mammoth decider between the All Blacks and Springboks at Stade de France. Which ever side wins the contest will be the first rugby nation to win four Webb Ellis Cups. Jean de Villiers talks to Martin about his time playing international rugby including his unfortunate tournament-ending injuries in 2007 and 2015, the Springboks' tough journey to the final, the intriguing tactics and substitutions being used by Rassie Erasmus and Jacques Nienaber, and much more. Want to hear all the best bits from It's Only Sport? Check out the IOS podcast on all major podcasting websites. https://www.spreaker.com/show/its-only-sport Join Platform Plus for enhanced access and features: https://theplatform.kiwi/platform-plus Download The Platform app for free: App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-platform/id1596882626 Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=kiwi.theplatform.android Call 0800 DEBATE or text us at 5050 (Standard SMS text charges will apply) Listen to The Platform's straight-talking, free-thinking hosts every weekday. Sean Plunket: 7am - 10am Michael Laws: 10am - 1pm Martin Devlin: 1pm - 4pm #ThePlatformNZ