
What a Lad is a podcast by James Marshall who talks to some of the biggest names and best lads on the planet.
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| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 316 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | RugbySports | |||

Chris Jack was one of the all time greats! A perfect combination of a massive workrate an incredible skillset, deceptive speed and a high rugby IQ which he showed during his 67 cap test career.
In this episode of What a Lad, you'll hear Chris like y... more
Jeremy Manning’s rugby journey is anything but ordinary. At just 16 years old he was playing against for the Marlborough Red Devils in the NPC which included playing in a Ranfurly Shield game against Canterbury while still being at school. He made th... more
Cam McBride is the very talented man behind the camera responsible for bringing the Crusaders to life every week.
In this episode of What a Lad, Cam talks about his time in the police, finding a new career through content creation, and working behi... more
produced and after this episode it’s easy to see why.
A 108-test All Black, multiple-time World Cup winner, and a cornerstone of the Crusaders’ most dominant era. Owen built his career on work ethic, consistency, and doing whatever it took to get hi... more
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Well done Jimmy, What a lad is my fav podcast.
It’s so enjoyable i particularly love the structure of the conversations, your guests become so relaxed with your calm, fun, cheeky interactions.
Guests share insights not heard before which is always followed up with a solid audience interaction and on the spot questions. Perfect content creators and not your questions ! Genius !
Living in NSW this keeps me engaged, entertained and present.
Love all the episodes James, Kia Ora!
Essential weekly listening. Great Lads.
So smooth. James Marshall is a master conversationalist. Nobody better. He somehow seduces hard rugby men into revealing funny anecdotes and personal insights that no other podcaster gets. It’s magic every time out.
Sidestep the sports journos and get to the source.
This is one of my favourite poddies. The banter and humour is off the charts.
I love the humanisation that he gives to the guys we see on the field from day to day.
It allows them, and us, to relate to the fact that they are just lads, on a bigger stage!
Keep it up Jimmy Ma. Love your work bro
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Focused on the world of rugby and sports, various episodes feature a mix of insightful conversations with professional athletes who share their personal stories, struggles, and triumphs. Topics often highlight themes of resilience, mental health, and the personal journeys of athletes both on and off the field. Engaging discussions with guests from diverse sporting backgrounds help shed light on important issues within the sports community, particularly concerning player welfare and mental challenges. Unique to this series is its authentic storytelling style, allowing listeners to connect deeply with the guests, fostering a sense of camaraderie among fans of these sports.
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Recent guests on What a Lad include:
1. Owen Franks
2. Hadleigh Parkes
3. Freedom Vaha'akaolo
4. Steve Devine
5. Tom Christie
6. Mitchell Scott
7. George Bridge
8. Amy du Plessis
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