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Full Noise
by Sport Nation
Take a look at the sports in our lives with a different lens. This is Full Noise, by Sport Nation. Host Logan Swinkels explores the world of sports culture and entertainment with a rotating cast of Sport Nation crew and other special guests. From gaming, to documentaries, fantasy sports and more - if it's sport-adjacent, the Full Noise podcast is probably talking about it.
Episodes
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Getting nostalgic for sports video games before microtransactions took over
In this edition of Full Noise, host Logan Swinkels is joined by Brad Lewis to discuss a topic dear to them: sports video games. What are three sports video games/series that have stuck with them through the years? From FIFA, to Madden, NHL, and more, the pair get nostalgic for a time before...
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Drive to Survive can be brutal, funny, but it doesn't have the balls to tackle serious issues in Season 8
In this edition of Full Noise, host Logan Swinkels is joined by writer/Formula 1 fanatic Aiden McLaughlin to reflect on season 8 of 'Drive to Survive' as the pinnacle of motorsport heads into a month-long break with plenty of questions surrounding the FIA's 2026 regulations.
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How the NRL comes to life on radio with Sam Hewat
On this extended edition of Full Noise, host Logan Swinkels is joined by Sam Hewat - the play-by-play voice of the NZ Warriors on Sport Nation. It's all about 'The Art of the Call' and how rugby league comes to life on the radio - from Fantasy NRL's influence on Hewat's preparation, to his…
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Sam Ackerman's 25-year career in NZ sports media and how rugby league shaped him
On this edition of Full Noise, host Logan Swinkels time travels back to 2011, where he met rugby league reporter Sam Ackerman at 3News (Newshub) and shares how one hectic moment shaped a love for sports and the media for Swinks. From Firstline, to The League Fix, and everything else across his...
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What the 2025 NFL season will be remembered for & why Ice Hockey NZ is dropping the puck
Logan Swinkels is joined again by Jaxin Daniels, from the fantasy NFL episode, to look back on the 2025 NFL season now that we're a couple weeks removed from Super Bowl 60. The lads share what the storylines they'll remember the most, the artist they'd most like to see perform at SoFi Stadium for...
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From offside to icing: a crash course on ice hockey at the Winter Olympics
The Winter Olympics are on! In this edition of Full Noise, we switch things up a little and get educational about some of the events we're seeing at the 2026 Winter Olympics. Kieran Bingham joins in to ask host Logan Swinkels about his favourite sport, (ice) hockey, to get a better understanding…
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What's new to Fantasy Super Rugby and how it could evolve further
Full Noise is where Sport Nation takes a look at the world of sports entertainment and culture. This week, host Logan Swinkels is joined by resident fantasy fanatic Henry Lee to look at what's new for Year 2 of Fantasy Super Rugby, the flow-on effect that variable player pricing brings to the…
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Farewell to EB Games
Full Noise is back for 2026! In this edition of the podcast, hosts Logan Swinkels and Kieran Bingham discuss EB Games' exit from New Zealand, look back at their favourite sports/racing video game releases of 2025, and pick their most anticipated title of the year that isn't Grand Theft Auto 6.
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Why the Toronto Blue Jays' run to the World Series is one of the great sports stories of 2025
Full Noise host Logan Swinkels is a proud Kiwi but his passion for sport is heavily influenced by Toronto teams, in particular the Blue Jays and Maple Leafs. In this edition of the podcast, Logan is joined by former Auckland Tuatara staffer Austen McMurchy who has been witnessing the Blue Jays'...
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Fantasy report card six weeks into the 2025/26 NFL season
Full Noise host Logan Swinkels is joined by Jaxin Daniels to discuss the NFL, in particular, sports betting and fantasy. TIME STAMPS 0:00 - How Jaxin’s futures bets are tracking six weeks into the NFL season. 15:30 - What’s to love about Fantasy NFL and opting for an auction draft instead of a...
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Behind The Bet with David Bieleski of DeepDiveGolf and his memorable week at The 153rd Open
Full Noise host Logan Swinkels is joined by David Bieleski, known by Sport Nation listeners as the man behind DeepDiveGolf. We go 'Behind The Bet' to discuss the art and science that goes into David's weekly golf predictions, plus hear the amazing story of how his life has come full circle from…
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Auckland FC won over a city and got a documentary made about it
Warning: This episode contains minor spoilers. The tale of Auckland FC's first season was one for the ages. Now, an eight-part documentary series airing on Sky Sport is highlighting the club and the memorable characters that all played a role in that success. Full Noise host Logan Swinkels is...
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The world of UFC content: Navajo Stirling's videographer Will Slingsby
Full Noise host Logan Swinkels is joined by UFC videographer Will Slingsby for a special discussion about chasing your dreams as a content creator. Whether he’s traveling with camera in hand alongside New Zealand’s rising star Navajo Stirling, or making you hungry with mince and cheese b-roll in...
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Happy Gilmore 2: Great on the front 9, but struggles on the back
Warning: This episode is loaded with Happy Gilmore 2 spoilers. After 29 years, Adam Sandler has returned to one of his most beloved characters, Happy Gilmore. The 1996 original brings all sorts of nostalgic vibes for Millennials who grew up with the movie, but what about the sequel? Full Noise…
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The disastrous launch week of Rugby League 26 and why the game needs to succeed
It's been mocked far and wide by Australian media and gamers alike for being an embarrassment to the NRL, as Rugby League 26 endured one of the toughest launch weeks for a sports video game in recent years. Not since AFL 23 has the criticism been this vocal, but Melbourne-based developers Big Ant...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Take a look at the sports in our lives with a different lens. This is Full Noise, by Sport Nation.
Host Logan Swinkels explores the world of sports culture and entertainment with a rotating cast of Sport Nation crew and other special guests.
From gaming, to documentaries, fantasy sports and more - if it's sport-adjacent, the Full Noise podcast is probably talking about it.
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