Greg Martin Breaks Down Australian Rugby's Mess and Ashes Cricket
Greg Martin is back on DSPN and the timing couldn’t be better. Schoolies is erupting across the Gold Coast, the Ashes are underway, and both Australia and New Zealand's rugby teams are wobbling around like newborn calves. Marto takes us inside the madness of Schoolies, including the harsh truth about what really happens when 17 and 18-year-olds flood Surfers Paradise. Let’s just say it isn’t cricket they’re watching.
We also dive into the Ashes buildup, why Test cricket is still the purest sporting drama, and how Marto reckons half of Australia tries to hype it long before anything actually happens. Then we swing to rugby, where Marto lays out exactly why the Wallabies look like a rabble right now. From selection chaos to fading combinations, he doesn’t hold back.
It’s loose, honest, and full of the kind of stories only Marto can deliver.
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Tony Johnson: All Blacks Shake Up Team for Wales Test in Cardiff
We’ve got Tony Johnson with us from a very chilly Cardiff, and there is plenty to unpack. The All Blacks have named a completely reshuffled side to take on Wales, with 13 changes and a real mix of experience, youth, and players desperate to prove a point .
Tony takes us inside camp mood, the review process after Twickenham, and why the coaches felt they had to stick to their word and give fresh combinations a crack. We talk Will Jordan’s switch, Reuben Love’s big chance, that new-look forward pack, and the pressure on the boys to finish the year properly.
Plus, Tony gives us the vibe on the ground in Wales, why locals aren’t giving their team much of a shot, and the other massive rugby fixtures lighting up the weekend.
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Eggchasers Rugby Talks England's Surge, All Blacks' Fall And Mighty Springboks
We’ve been hanging out for this one. Today on DSPN, we finally sit down with Tim Cocker, the voice and mind behind Eggchasers Rugby - one of the biggest rugby creators on YouTube.
We get into everything from England’s resurgence to why the All Blacks feel “one year behind” in their rebuild, as well as the raw atmosphere at Twickenham after that gut-punch loss for New Zealand. Tim opens up about losing his dream job, starting his channel in a campervan at the World Cup, and how he sees the sport evolving on and off the field.
There’s talk of South Africa’s brilliance, the madness of world rugby admin, fan culture, TMO interruptions, and why some players are genuine “test match animals".
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Andre Adams: Why England Have The Edge Over Australia in Ashes Opener
Test cricket's best rivalry - The Ashes - is back, and we’re fizzing for it. This week on the DSPN, we get stuck into a proper Australia vs England chat with Andre Adams, the former Blackcap who spent time as Australian bowling coach not too long ago.
Andre breaks down why the opening test in Perth could swing England’s way, especially with Australia missing a couple of big-name bowlers. We talk fast tracks, fast bowlers, and why the first two tests arriving bang bang will push both squads to their limits.
He also opens up on what it’s really like inside an Aussie dressing room during a huge series, why Ben Stokes is the heartbeat of England’s hopes, and how the media circus can be more comical than helpful. A cracking listen for any cricket tragic as the summer gets underway.
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Why The All Blacks Need Honesty More Than Hype | Marty's Sermon
We get straight into it today, because the All Blacks conversation has gone somewhere it probably shouldn’t have. After the hiding at Twickenham, the team’s social feeds fired out smiley post-match pics and early hype for Wales. Martin reckons that completely missed the moment, and we break down why authenticity matters when fans are still hurting.
Producer Lachlan then joins in, as we work through a game of Glass Half Full, with questions around the All Blacks, the Springboks, England, Ireland and everyone in between. From the gap between New Zealand and South Africa to what actually counts as a “bounce back”, we go deep on where this team really sits.
Plus, cricket scheduling chaos, Samoa squeezing through to the World Cup, and why some awards make zero sense.
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Martin Devlin is a seasoned sports broadcaster in New Zealand, famous for his high-energy, no-nonsense style on both radio and TV.
He’s covered everything from the FIFA World Cup to the Rugby World Cup and is known for his passion for the game.
Now, he’s about to take things up a notch by launching the DSPN—The Devlin Sports Podcast Network.
DSPN promises to be a wild ride through the sports world, packed with Devlin’s signature energy, bold takes, and insider insights.
Get ready for sports talk that’s fast-paced and unapologetically Devlin!
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