James McOnie: The Crowd Goes Wild host on the start of the 2025 Super Rugby season
James McOnie from The Crowd Goes Wild joined Piney to recap the start of the Super Rugby season. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Nate Ryan: NASCAR commentator ahead of Daytona 500 and Shane van Gisbergen's full-time debut in NASCAR Cup Series
Kiwi driver Shane van Gisbergen will be a fulltime fixture on the grid in the 2025 Nascar Cup Series. Van Gisbergen made a splash on the American scene after joining Trackhouse Racing for a one-off project in 2023, racing in the inaugural event at the Chicago Street Course. NASCAR commentator Nate Ryan joined Elliott Smith to discuss. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Lee Radovanovic: tennis commentator on Jannik Sinner's ban being shortened
A former New Zealand tennis professional can't believe world number one Jannik Sinner was able to negotiate the length of his drugs ban. The World Anti-Doping Agency shortened a potential two-year ban to just three months following Sinner's positive tests last year. Lee Radovanovich joined Elliott Smith to express his disappointment. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Alice Robinson: Kiwi skier on securing NZ’s first world ski silver in giant slalom
A pioneering moment for skier Alice Robinson in Austria. She's secured a maiden world championship medal - a silver - in the giant slalom. She joined Elliott Smith to recap the win. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Andree Froude: Problem Gambling Foundation executive director on the increased issues that come with sports betting
Sports-based betting continues to grow in popularity, but it comes with a share of problems for athletes and fans alike. Tennis stars like James Watt and Monique Barry have opened up about the abuse they receive online - abuse they believe comes from bettors who had gambled on their matches. Andree Froude from the Problem Gambling Foundation joined Elliott Smith to discuss. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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