This Warriors Life
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An extension of the thiswarriorslife.com website, This Warriors Life's podcast features Will Evans, Brad Larking and Fonzie breaking down the NZ Warriors' progress in the NRL each week. Proudly supported by Kingz Container Crew www.kingzcontainercrew.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episodes
- TWL Magic Round Pre-game Show LIVE! - feat. Mike Minogue
Mike Minogue joins hosts Will and Brad live from Brisbane for a pre-game show discussing the upcoming blockbuster match between the Warriors and the Broncos at Magic Round.
- That's My Team LIVE! - Metcalf exit, Magic Round team + preview, Tanah re-signs
TWL 2026: Ep 20 - In a Tanah of speaking No game to review following the bye, but plenty for Will, Brad and Fonz to unpack after a hectic week off the paddock involving our halves: Tanah Boyd's re-signing and today's bombshell Metcalf news…
- Bye Week LIVE! - Metcalf scuttlebutt, No Ugly Salty giveaway + PlaceMakers Warriors Legend
It's bye week, but Will and Brad are still putting in the reps LIVE! on Thursdee afternoon with some No Ugly Salty to give away to our lucky viewers, the next edition of TWL's PlaceMakers Warriors Legends - and some commentary on the repor…
- Bye Week Debate: Which line-up can take the Warriors furthest in 2026?
TWL 2026: Ep 18 - Dancing on the Ceiling feat. Sam Hewat For a bye week treat, Will and Fonzie are joined by Sam Hewat of Sport Nation Warriors commentary and 'Running it Straight' show fame. There's a wrap of the Round 9 win over the Eels…
- That's My Team LIVE! - Rd 9 team + preview, Wahs get it done in Wellington
TWL Podcast 2026: Ep 17 - Capital Punishment Will and Brad with another LIVE Tuesday episode, recapping the Warriors' sleeves-rolled-up win over the Dolphins and bringing you what shapes as intriguing team list reveal ahead of Saturday's r…
- TWL Pre-game: Rd 8 - Warriors v Dolphins feat. Aaron Whittaker
Will and Brad will be joined on gameday by Canterbury legend, Warrior #48 and Kiwi #648 Aaron Whittaker for a preview of Saturday's showdown against the Dolphins, an overview of the Wahs' season to date and some great yarns from a long and…
- That's My Team LIVE! - Rd 8 team + preview, Wahs-Titans review, Ford's Origin bid, backline picks
This Warriors Life Ep 15 recaps a Warriors win against the Titans and previews the Anzac Day game against the Dolphins. The episode also covers club news, selection debates regarding the backline, and features a Warriors legend.
- TWL Pre-game: Round 7 - Warriors v Titans feat. Joel Harrison
This Warriors Life podcast episode previews the Warriors vs. Titans match for Round 7. Sydney-based producer Joel Harrison joins hosts Will and Brad for the pre-game discussion counting down to the clash at Mount Smart.
- That's My Team LIVE! - Rd 7 team list + preview, Wahs-Storm review, spine combos, Niukore exits
This Warriors Life reviews the Warriors' win against the Storm and previews their match against the Titans. The discussion includes the team's spine combinations and Niukore's impending departure.
- That's My Team LIVE! - Rd 6 team list + preview, Wahs-Sharks review, injuries & selection headaches
This Warriors Life presents Episode 12, "Stormy Weather," discussing the Warriors
- That's My Team LIVE! - Rd 5 team + preview, Wahs-Tigers review & Barnett injury
In episode 11 of TWL 2026, "I'm Sticking With You," the hosts review the Warriors' first loss of the season against the Tigers, preview the upcoming game against the Sharks, and discuss Barnett's injury. The episode also features a profile…
- That's My Team LIVE! - Rd 4 team list + preview, Wahs-Knights review & halves puzzle 🧩
This episode of TWL 2026 reviews the Warriors' win against the Knights and previews their upcoming game against the Tigers. Topics include the team's halves selection, player rumors, and a look at the Warriors' team list.
- That's My Team LIVE! - Rd 3 line-up + preview, Warriors-Raiders review & roster news
This Warriors Life Ep 9 covers the team's 2-0 start, reviews a recent win, previews the upcoming game against the Raiders, and includes club news and a profile of a Warriors legend.
- That's My Team LIVE! - Rd 2 line-up + preview, Warriors-Roosters review & Warbrick news
Episode 8 of This Warriors Life features hosts Will, Brad, and Fonz discussing the Warriors' season-opening win, Will Warbrick news, and an upcoming match against the Raiders. The episode also includes a PlaceMakers Warriors legend spotlig…
- That's My Team LIVE! Round 1 team list, Barnett bombshell + Brad's bday
This Warriors Life Ep 7 covers the Round 1 team list for the Warriors vs. Roosters game, discusses Barnett and Tuaupiki news, and includes a segment on the team's inaugural captain, Dean Bell.
- 2026 NRL Season Preview feat. Nick Tedeschi - 'Wahs can win it'
Nick Tedeschi, an NRL analyst, joins Will Evans for a preview of the 2026 NRL season. Tedeschi analyzes the prospects of all 17 clubs, with a particularly high opinion of the Warriors.
- Napier trial + All Stars review, final trial team and Origin eligibility
In episode 5 of This Warriors Life, Will, Brad, and Fonzie discuss the Warriors
- Warriors' first trial line-up, All Stars preview, '95 player questionnaires + Berry reps at NRL launch
This Warriors Life podcast episode 4 covers the Warriors' 2026 trial line-up, an All Stars preview, and a review of 1995 player questionnaires. It also includes NRL news and subscriber questions.
- Warriors' greatest hair XIII, NRL name trends, expiry pain and assorted tangents
This episode of This Warriors Life covers a Warriors hairdo-based lineup, analysis of NRL name popularity trends, and tangents including expiry admin and superstitions.
- Fonz lives! + 2025 debrief and deep dive into this year's Warriors line-up
Fonzie returns after a four-month break to recap the 2025 season and analyze the 2026 Warriors line-up. The episode is hosted on Acast.
- The podcast returns for 2026 + a new home for our content
The Warriors Life podcast returns for 2026 with Episode 1, announcing a move to a new platform. Hosts Will and Brad provide a tour of the new setup, detail upcoming audio, video, and article content, and discuss pre-season topics.
- This Warriors Life Podcast 2025: Ep 44 - Transfer Window Shopper
In episode 44 of the This Warriors Life podcast, hosts Will and Brad discuss the latest in international football, including player transfers, re-signings, and departures. They also cover off-contract players, potential 2026 positional bat…
- This Warriors Life Podcast 2025: Ep 43 - Unfinished Business
The season's over, but the off-season's just begun. Will and Brad catch up on Fridee afternoon without the glare of the LIVE spotlight, wrapping up the Warriors' gutsy finals exit at the hands of the Panthers, some overarching thoughts on…
- This Warriors Life Podcast 2025: Ep 42 - That's My Team *LIVE* Finals Week 1 b/w Elimination Dance
"You've gotta let them know you're out here - this is the playoffs!" - David Puddy Fonz, Will and Brad assemble for the start of just the Warriors' 10th finals campaign...and a daunting home elimination final against the Panthers. Brought…
- This Warriors Life Podcast 2025: Ep 41 - That's My Team LIVE Rd 27 b/w Renegades of Bunk
Brad and Will recount a wet and wild, exciting and frustrating trip up to AKL for the Warriors-Eels clash, look ahead to the permutations of the final round and dig into a bit of recruitment and retention news. Brought to you by the Warrio…
- This Warriors Life Podcast 2025: Ep 40 - That's My Team Rd 26 b/w Nothing Else Parramatters
The TWL throuple is back on deck - hopefully sans power outages - for another LIVE Team List Tuesday episode, reviewing the cruisy win over the Titans and the another potentially banana skin against the Eels. Will and Brad are at Mount Sma…
- This Warriors Life Podcast 2025: Ep 39 - That's My Team b/w St. Anger
PSA: So this episode gets derailed in the latter stages by a power cut at Will's end - check out the chaos on YouTube . Will and Brad return for an intriguing LIVE Team List Tuesday ahead of the Warriors' crunch road trip to take on bogey…
- This Warriors Life Podcast 2025: Ep 38 - Dragons & Demons
Fonz and Will scramble to get some content out on gameday eve, touching on the Bulldogs loss and the curious selection calls therein, a look at the ladder scenario and the Warriors' projections, and a preview of Friday's crunch clash with…
- This Warriors Life Podcast 2025: Ep 37 - That's My Team *LIVE* Rd 23 b/w Birthdays
Brad and birthday boy Will dive into the heartbreaking loss to the Dolphins, Ed Kosi's imminent departure and a preview of this weekend's showdown with the Bulldogs - PLUS a special edition of 30 for 30. Brought to you by the Warriors-mad…
- This Warriors Life Podcast 2025: Ep 36 - That's My Team Rd 22 b/w Gold Snafu
Will, Brad and Fonz reconvene LIVE to go through the wreckage of a bitterly disappointing loss to the Titans and debate possible changes to the Warriors line-up for the clash with the Dolphins before team lists drop. For the best experienc…
- This Warriors Life Podcast 2025: Ep 35 - That's My Team Rd 21 b/w Highway to Halasima
The TWL throuple is back together for the first time in seven weeks (!) to break down the Warriors' nail-biter in Newcastle and look ahead to Saturday's Round 21 clash with Gold Coast - as well as bringing you Team List Tuesday LIVE PLUS:…
- This Warriors Life Podcast 2025: Ep 34 - That's My Team Rd 20 b/w Let's Hear it for the Boyd
Brad and Will are back LIVE to take you through another intriguing Team List Tuesday ahead of a road trip to Newcastle, as well as reviewing the big win over Wests Tigers (featuring exclusive telegram from Fonzie) and other Warriors news a…
- This Warriors Life Podcast 2025: Ep 33 - Return of the Fonz
It's been an excruciating 37-day absence for the TWL fanbase, but Fonzie is back from a mid-season sojourn to lay some Warriors analysis on you good folk - a welcome dose of deep insight ahead of a fascinating run home for the club. Brough…
- This Warriors Life Podcast 2025: Ep 32 - That's My Team Rd 19 b/w One More
Refreshed from a full bye-week break, Will and Brad return for one of the most important Team List Tuesdays of the season as the Warriors navigate more injury woes ahead of a Mt Smart showdown with Wests Tigers. This one's for you, Tums x…
- This Warriors Life Podcast 2025: Ep 31 - That's My Team *LIVE* Rd 17 b/w Too Soon?
Will and Brad doing the heavy lifting for TWL on another Team List Tuesday with the Fonz under the EOFY pump. Join us LIVE for a review of the jarring Panthers loss, an intriguing team naming and a preview of a blockbuster against the Bron…
- This Warriors Life Podcast 2025: Ep 30 - That's My Team *LIVE* Rd 16 b/w Juggernaut
Will and Brad come in hot off the bye for a big Team List Tuesday ahead of the flying Warriors' Saturday showdown with Origin-weary Penrith. PLUS 30-for-30 Winningest Warriors Brought to you by the Warriors-mad legends at Kingz Container C…
- This Warriors Life Podcast 2025: Ep 29 - Halcyon
Will and Brad are coming at ya for a cuppa on a Sunday morning...which means something pretty rad must have happened in Wahs-land the night before. The fellas break down the Warriors' remarkable road rout of the Sharks with a 1-17 review,…
- This Warriors Life Podcast 2025: Ep 28 - That's My Team Rd 14 b/w Never ACL Tear Us Apart
Will, Brad and Fonz are back live and uncut to unpack a rollercoaster win over the Rabbitohs, Mitch Barnett's nightmare ACL blow and the upcoming Saturday night assignment at Cronulla. Watch on YouTube for the best experience: https://www.…
- This Warriors Life Podcast 2025: Ep 27 - That's My Team Rd 13 *LIVE* b/w Rose-Coloured Boys
The TWL throuple is back on deck, live and uncut for Team List Tuesday. Fonzie, Brad and Will will sift through the Wahs' loss to the Raiders and look ahead to Saturday's pivotal showdown with the Bunnies. Watch on YouTube for the best exp…
- This Warriors Life Podcast 2025: Ep 26 - Stay High feat. Telly
Will and Brad are joined by the oft-mentioned Canberra native Telly, ahead of the Warriors' top-four blockbuster against the Raiders on Sunday. Tune in for plenty of team rivalry banter, a review of the win over the Dolphins, preview of th…
- This Warriors Life Podcast 2025: Ep 25 - That's My Team Rd 11 LIVE b/w Get Ugly
Will, Brad and Fonzie are back LIVE and uncut for Team List Tuesday ahead of the high-flying Wahs' showdown with the Dolphins + Dragons win review, stats bonanza and the usual gibber. Brought to you by the Warriors-mad legends at Kingz Con…
- This Warriors Life Podcast 2025: Ep 24 - The Bender
Will and Brad have survived the standing eight count after getting pulverised by the formidable opponent that is a Magic Round weekender bender. What a three days it was, with a three-day hangover to match. But we're back and into it, wrap…
- This Warriors Life Podcast 2025: Ep 23 - Magical Mystery Tour
We're in Brisbane babyyyyyy Brought to you by the Warriors-mad legends at Kingz Container Crew - head to https://www.kingzcontainercrew.com for all your container packing and unpacking solutions, or hit the Work With Us tab to get a…
- This Warriors Life Podcast 2025: Ep 22 - That's My Team *LIVE* b/w Golden State
Will and Brad are back for Team List Tuesday ahead of the Warriors' Anzac Day showdown with the Knights. Strap in for a deep-dive into the Warriors' golden point history following Saturday's Broncos barnburner, plus the boys are getting mo…
- This Warriors Life Podcast 2025: Ep 21 - Marty and Bullshit feat. Marty Banks
Catching up the day after the Warriors' dramatic and chaotic golden point win over the Broncos, Will and Brad are joined by rugby union cult hero and nomad, Wahs fan and all-round GC Marty Banks. Marty's got some cracking tales from a care…
- This Warriors Life Podcast 2025: Ep 20 - Reality Bites
Fonz and Will belatedly get together to wade through the wreckage of the Warriors' big loss in Melbourne and what it indicated about their standing in this competition, as well as deciphering the depleted squad's perplexing team list ahead…
- This Warriors Podcast 2025: Ep 18 - That's My Team LIVE b/w Happiness is a Storm Win
After kicking back on a bye week, Brad comes off the back fence to rejoin Will LIVE for Team List Tuesday ahead of the Warriors' massive showdown in Melbourne. Special thanks to Huski and Emerson's Brewery for hooking the TWL team up this…
- This Warriors Life Podcast 2025: Ep 17 - A Change Is Gonna Come feat. Matthew Elliott
Former Warriors coach Matthew Elliott joins Will Evans for a TWL bye-round bonus. A unique character in the game and a deep thinker about rugby league, Matt provides a fascinating insight into his brief but eventful stint at the helm of ou…
- This Warriors Life Podcast 2025: Ep 16 - Paper Tigers
Will and Fonzie are joined by Keith Whitelock in his first TWL appearance of 2025 to delve into the Warriors' dramatic win over the Tigers and how the team is shaping up heading into their first bye. Plenty to talk about outside of the 80…
- This Warriors Life Podcast 2025: Ep 15 - That's My Team Rd 4 b/w Teenage Dream
Will, Brad and Fonzie are back for another LIVE Team List Tuesday episode ahead of the Warriors' trip to Campbelltown to take on Wests Tigers in Round 4 (check local guides for kick-off time 😬) . We've got Fonz's recap of the win over the…