Studs Up!

Studs Up is a podcast hosted by Auckland-born and bred Riccardo Ball and Wellington’s loudest son, Daniel McHardy. They go head-to-head on all the big football issues from the EPL, Champions League, the A-League, and more. On this week's episode: Daniel joins the show out of Japan for the 2026 Asian Games which kicks off with a look back on Premier League Week 5 and the upcoming international break. They discuss Arsenal’s 0–3 defeat to Brighton, Brentford’s brilliant start to the season, and Spurs’ very horrible one.

They also run through the latest All Whites and Football Ferns lineups for the upcoming matches against Palestine, China, and Panama.

A discussion on who walked away last week with the Betfurly Shield and revealing our bets for the weekend.

We round out the show with new Auckland FC signing Marley Leuluai chats with Ric about signing for the Auckland based A-League franchise, making a great first impression v Spurs, his famous last name and how he connects to the dynasty & more

Studs Up is a podcast hosted by Auckland-born and bred Riccardo Ball and Wellington’s loudest son, Daniel McHardy. They go head-to-head on all the big football issues from the EPL, Champions League, the A-League, and more. On this week's episode: Daniel joins the show out of Japan for the 2026 Asian Games which kicks off with a look at the controversial VAR decisions from the Manchester Derby, before recapping all the action from Round 4 of the Premier League and previewing the key fixtures in Round 5.

They then discuss the latest All Whites lineup, the newest Wellington Phoenix signings, and what the changes could mean for both teams moving forward.

We round out the show by discussing who walked away last week with the Betfurly Shield and revealing our bets for the weekend.

Studs Up is a podcast hosted by Auckland-born and bred Riccardo Ball and Wellington’s loudest son, Daniel McHardy. They go head-to-head on all the big football issues from the EPL, Champions League, the A-League, and more.

On this week's episode:

The show starts with a look back at the weekend’s highlights, including the Free Cashmere Tech Footie in Christchurch, the emergence of Philadelphia’s young football star, Cavan Sullivan, and the recent revelations of Mike Dean giving himself challenges and playing games in the midst of refereeing Premiere League matches.

We then turn our attention to the opening games of the Champions League and discuss who could go all the way to win the tournament. The boys also break down the Premier League season so far, including Hull’s incredible start, their place in third, and the fact that they remain the only team yet to concede.

We round out the show with their bets of the weekend, plenty more football discussion, and all the usual banter.

Studs Up is a podcast hosted by Auckland-born and bred Riccardo Ball and Wellington’s loudest son, Daniel McHardy. They go head-to-head on all the big football issues from the EPL, Champions League, the A-League, and more.

On this week's episode:

Ric & Daniel kick off the show by trying to cover all the talking points from the transfer window and Deadline Day, with a lot of money being thrown around in England.

We then hear from everyone's favourite statistician, Lachie, as 'Lachie's Stat Attack' looks ahead to the first weekend of the Premier League.

The lads chat to Cashmere Tech's Director of Football, Garbhan Coughlan, ahead of the Chatham Cup final this weekend against Fencibles, and the Kate Sheppard Cup final against Eastern Suburbs in Christchurch.

We then look at the Premier League's next matchday, with Ric and Daniel giving you their predictions for the matchups.

The lads round out the show by giving you their bets for the weekend, to hopefully fill your beer fridge and see who can claim the 'Betfurly Shield'.

Studs Up is a podcast hosted by Auckland-born and bred Riccardo Ball and Wellington’s loudest son, Daniel McHardy. They go head-to-head on all the big football issues from the EPL, Champions League, the A-League, and more.

On this week's episode:

Ric & Daniel kick off the show by discussing the Premier League transfer mill as we head towards deadline day. We also give you our Quote of the Week.

We then hear from everyone's favourite statistician, Lachie, as 'Lachie's Stat Attack' recaps the first weekend of the Premier League.

The lads run through the opening weekend results, before looking ahead to the second matchday.

The lads round out the show by giving you their bets for the weekend, to hopefully fill your beer fridge and see who can claim the 'Betfurly Shield'.