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Episodes
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Wemby is Clutch | The Group Chat
Charlie is back and joins Archie in the betcha studio as they hone in on the ABs maybe solving their flyhalf issues, that crazy MNF game, Jayden Daniels' clock management, Ant and LaMelo as a better duo than Reaves and Doncic, and Michael Carrick's future at United. The Group Chat Game of the…
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Drafting Our RLWC Teams | The Group Chat
Archie is joined by Courtney on this week’s episode of The Group Chat, as the two review a massive weekend of sport, including the NRL Grand Final. They also look ahead to this coming weekend, with the first Bledisloe Cup Test at Eden Park on Saturday. After previewing that game, and with the…
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Who Is the Best Sports Dynasty of All Time? | The Group Chat
A massive weekend of sport is in the books, as Archie and Goran review the NRL Preliminary Finals and discuss the groundbreaking Man City news from the past few days. The lads then preview what is shaping up to be a very exciting NRL Grand Final clash between the Sydney Roosters and the Newcastle...
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Who's The GOAT of New Zealand Sports | The Group Chat
Archie and Goran start off by discussing the disappointing end to what was a fantastic season for the One NZ Warriors, while also sharing their thoughts on some crucial bunker interventions. From there, Goran takes on the challenge of naming his New Zealand sport GOAT. To say it was an…
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Bucket List Sporting Events | The Group Chat
There is plenty of action to talk about this week, with the NRL finals roaring on and the much-anticipated LSU vs Ole Miss game on Sunday. Archie is joined by Jay and Dunc from The Rock this week to discuss all things sport, from previewing this weekend’s action to talking about their bucket-list...
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Finals Footy Time | The Group Chat
The NRL finals are upon us, and Archie is joined by a couple of the show’s regulars, Goran and Courtney, to break down all the action. Archie then challenges the duo to a blind NRL team selection, with Goran and Courtney working together to build their NRL finals team. Our Spotify Playlist:...
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Test 3 Preview | The Group Chat
The third Test of Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry is looming this weekend, and we call on friend of the show James Marshall to help Archie preview the massive clash. The lads start with a quick recap of what we saw in Cape Town before diving into everything surrounding how this third Test might play…
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Navajo Stirling Joins The Show | The Group Chat (Bonus Ep)
It might not be Wednesday, but we have a bonus episode of The Group Chat this week. In this edition, we are joined by the current fifth-ranked contender in the light heavyweight division, Navajo Stirling. With Navajo, we cover everything, starting with his last two fights, holidays and what is…
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EPL Fantasy Team | The Group Chat
With EPL Matchweek Two on the horizon, Archie and Goran have put together The Group Chat fantasy team for the 2026/27 season! The lads also preview a massive weekend of sport, with the ABs taking on the Springboks in Cape Town, alongside another huge weekend of EPL action. New episodes every...
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38-0 in the EPL Challenge | The Group Chat
With the EPL returning, Charlie and Archie take on the EPL 38-0 challenge to see if they can come away with 114 points for the season. The ABs take on South Africa in the first Test of Rugby's Greatest Rivalry, so of course the boys had to share their thoughts and of course, their punts. New...
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Hardest Sport Positions Bracket | The Group Chat
Charlie and Archie are back in The Group Chat this week as they react to the first two games of Rugby's Greatest Rivalry, the Wahs huge win over the Panthers and David Nyika's bout in Auckland. Coming up this weekend, the Wahs taking on the Broncos and another Shield Challenge between Canterbury...
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NPC Power Rankings & NFL PLay calls | The Group Chat
Charlie and Archie are back in The Group Chat this week as they react to Navajo Stirling's 1st round KO win over Jan Błachowicz at UFC Belgrade and the first round of NPC. A huge shield challenge between Otago and Canterbury in what is a 1v2 in Archie's NPC power rankings. New episodes every...
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Vini Jr to Arsenal!? And ABs Snubs | The Group Chat
Charlie and Archie are back in The Group Chat this week as they react to the Wahs loss, ABs squad naming and Premier League transfer news! They then look ahead to the NPC which kicks off this week and it's safe to say the boys are looking forward to it. New episodes every Wednesday! Our Spotify...
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Spain Are Champions of the World! | The Group Chat
Goran joins Charlie and Archie in The Group Chat this week as they come down from the tournament high! And what an eight weeks it was! Spain are deserved World Champions and were class the whole way through, but did the final get the boys going? Foxy wins The 154th Open at Royal Birkdale and…
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Pointy End Of The Tournament | The Group Chat
It's just Charlie and Archie in The Group Chat this week to dive into the quarter-finals and of course, a semi-final preview. The Bazball era comes to an end after B-Mac got the boot, and Will Jordan becomes the leading Test try scorer for NZ! And as always, the lads have a punt on the weekend to...
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Winner's medal or Golden Boot? | The Group Chat
Goran joins The Group Chat this week after the ABs first test against France and, of course, more World Cup action Where down to the final eight of the tournament it'ds all up in the air. Of course, the lads have a punt on the weekend to come! New episodes every Wednesday! Our Spotify Playlist:...
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Just How Good Can Morocco Be? | The Group Chat
With no Charlie this week, Archie and Goran take the reins of The Group Chat podcast to discuss all things World Cup, while sprinkling in a bit of the ABs season opener this weekend. Discussions start around New Zealand bowing out of the World Cup after a tough loss to Belgium, but the lads point...
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The Best Super Rugby Team Of All Time | The Group Chat
Courtney joins The Group Chat this week after the Super Rugby Finals, ABs squad naming and New Zealand's loss to Egypt. It's all on this weekend as it's win or go home for New Zealand against Belgium. The Wahs are underdogs against the scorching hot Dolphins, and the ANZ Netball Premiership Final...
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‘King Charles Steaks’ �& 8-0 WC Challenge | The Group Chat
The full squad is back together, and we're fully into World Cup mode after NZ's 2-2 draw with Iran. Charlie got within touching distance of the King while at Royal Ascot. We've got the Super Rugby final we were after but Archie is staying well clear... even tried to reverse jinx the result! New...
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Who's Winning The Biggest Tournament In The World? | The Group Chat
Goran joins The Group Chat this week to preview all 12 groups of the World Cup. New Zealand's best chances to make it out of their pool, the Netherlands winning and lifting the trophy and some iconic moments. A little bit of Test Match cricket thrown about along with Super Rugby Semi-Finals and…
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No Payne No Gain | The Group Chat | Bonus Episode with Navajo Stirling
Goran and Courtney both join The Group Chat this week as we're nine days out from the biggest tournament in the world. Tim Payne is the biggest sensation in the footballing world at the moment but how does that fare for New Zealand? We've got New York vs San Antonio in the finals for a rematch of...
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Auckland FC are Champions! | The Group Chat
Goran joins the Group Chat once again on the back of being at Go Media Stadium to watch Auckland FC make history, beating Sydney 1-0 in the Grand Final. We're spoilt for choice with State of Origin, Panthers vs Wahs & the Champions League Final... so what's the Group Chat GOTW? All the nations…
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Arsenal are Champions & Jacko Ford Snubbed?
Live in the pod, Arsenal are crowned Premier League Champions for the first time in 22 years! Courtney joins Charlie to take in what was a huge weekend of sport. Magic Round in Brisbane and Auckland FC securing a home Grand Final.Origin snubs? Courtney is all over it, as well as the rumour mill...
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Rub The Mug For A Magic Round Wish | The Group Chat
Charlie is joined by Goran in The Group Chat this week to talk about the AFC Semi-Finals, his hosted pot, the Wahinix in the A-League final and of course, Magic Round. Can the Gunners (VAR) do it? Charlie and Goran have a look at 'that' VAR decision to help Arsenal go one step closer to lifting…
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Trell Mit is Our New Favourite Player | The Group Chat
The Group Chat is back after a two-week break. Charlie is in the UK, and Courtney steps in for the absent Archie. How early is too early for a beer while watching sport? Charlie is loving watching the football, especially Arsenal at an appropriate time. With the Wahs on a bye, Charlie and…
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Can The Rock Save Moana Pasifika? | The Group Chat
With recent news about Moana Pasifika, who can come save them? Could Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson and Jason Momoa pull a 'Welcome to Wrexham' story for Moana? It's the biggest game of the Super Rugby season to date, with the Chiefs hosting the Hurricanes, and the odds have shocked the boys. And...
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Masters Pimento Cheese Is Cheaper Than Diesel! | The Group Chat
It's April, which means it's Masters time, and both Charlie and Archie are fizzing for not just the golf, but the economic miracle that is August's concession prices. The boys have a couple of shouts for who may be slipping on the Green Jacket come Monday, including a $67 winner...Australian fast...
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GOAT Talk with Kai Kara-France & Courtney Tairi | The Group Chat
Courtney Tairi joins Charlie and Archie in The Group Chat this week as they yarn about your 'Average Joe's' egos and the Group Chat GOTW... The Panthers hosting the Storm. Kai Kara-France also joins The Group Chat this week (22.42-39.02), after being in the gym with the Warriors on Monday, Kai…
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'2AM Bouncer' vs Florida Man | The Group Chat
A special guest joins The Group Chat this week, Scott Amore, A.K.A the Jumpout King, to chat about his love of horse racing, his secret sauce and a few tips. Plenty of sports news to dive into, and our Group Chat GOTW heads to the USA, where Arizona and Arkansas meet in March Madness' Sweet 16.…
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The Jumpout King joins The Group Chat | Bonus Episode
Scott Amor, A.K.A. The Jumpout King joins The Group Chat this week in a bonus episode to talk about syndicating horses, his leap to fame and of course, a tip or two for the weekend. Follow Scott on all his socials @jumpout_king_extraordinaire...
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Broncos Championship Hangover | The Group Chat
Courtney Tairi joins The Group Chat this week as we dive into Alex Johnston breaking the NRL all-time leading try scorer record and the following pitch invasions. The Group Chat Game of the Week, this is of course, is the Storm vs the Broncos and all three are in the same boat when it comes to…
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NFL Free Agency Tinder | The Group Chat
The longest off-season in sports just got a whole lot more interesting with free agency opening up. So naturally, Charlie put Archie to the test to see which free agent signings he's swiping left or right on. Who deserves a sniff at the ABs squad this year under the new coaching regime? The boys...
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Breaking National News on the Pod!! | The Group Chat
We react live on the pod to the news that Dave Rennie will be taking over as the new All Blacks head coach! After calling it earlier in the pod, the boys' oil was on the money. Charlie and Archie talk NRL Vegas, the Crusaders come back and wearing football jerseys with your own name on the...
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Guessing NRL Faces | The Group Chat
The boys have made a Punters Club! Join using the code 'TGCPUNTS' on the betcha app and ride the wave with a hosted pot every weekend! NRL blunders in Vegas, Charlie's slow 40-yard dash time and guessing NRL players' faces merged together! There are also a few coaching jobs up for grabs with…
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The GOAT Charlie Faumuina | The Group Chat
The boys have made a Punters Club! Join using the code 'TGCPUNTS' on the betcha app and ride the wave with a hosted pot every weekend! All-Star games, State of Origin eligibility, and an all-time ABs team picked purely based on stats! More disrespect towards props... The first weekend of the pot…
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I can't stand him | The Group Chat
The boys have made a Punters Club! Join using the code 'TGCPUNTS' on the betcha app and ride the wave with a hosted pot every weekend! We're back with Season 2 of The Group Chat! A new year calls for a new studio, new ideas, and a new host? Keeping it in the family, Charlie is joined by his...
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2025 Wrap Up - Last Show of the Year | The Group Chat #122
The final show of the year before the Christmas and New Year break! The lads look back at 2025 in the best way they know how: drafts... A top sporting moment of 2025 draft (I'm sure they missed some). Blind ranking the most popular sports to bet on with betcha in 2025. And of course, a heap of...
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"Bowl Faster Champion" | The Group Chat #121
What was the better display of Test Match cricket: Australia vs England or New Zealand vs West Indies? Probably the game that had players chirping one of the fastest bowlers in the world and proceeding to ramp and pull him for six! The boys have plenty of cricket to discuss, as well as UFC 323,...
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Odds On | Three-way in Abu Dhabi & UFC 323 | The Group Chat #120
There's an abundance of sports this weekend with the F1 finale and UFC 323 taking centre stage. Of course, there is the Kiwi Derby too, and then a wee bit of college football action. The lads have their punts on all of the above, as well as their Locks and Laughs for the weekend. All this and…
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F1 Drama & EPL Winners & Losers | The Group Chat #119
We have a three-way in Abu Dhabi this coming weekend after Max Verstappen took out the Qatar Grand Prix. McLaren are doing their best job to make things difficult for both their 'golden boy' Lando and Oscar Piastri. And big boy Eben Etzebeth got put in the naughty corner in the Springboks' huge…
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Odds On | Ross Taylor Joins The Group Chat #118
Ross Taylor joins The Group Chat to chat about The Ashes, the NZ vs West Indies series and his career statistics. Parties at Chris Gayle's house, slog-sweeping Lyon on 290... and playing for Samoa! Ross Taylor Chat (00:49-38:52) Following our catch-up with Ross, the boys dive into this weekend's...
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English Disaster & NZ Season rating | The Group Chat #117
It's all go on The Group Chat! The New Zealand rugby season is done and dusted, so the boys get into that last game in Cardiff with their MOTMs, their takes on the World Rugby Awards and a season rating for Razor's side. How about Bazball vs Travball... The Barmy Army can have a quick trip to…
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Odds On | NZ vs Wales Best Bets & The Ashes | The Group Chat #116
With the last test match upon us, Charlie and Phil get into their favourite bet for Sunday against Wales, and surprisingly, they're on the same page. Charlie couldn't be more excited about the Ashes starting, and he's got more than a few plays he likes for the first Test Match in Perth. Dan…
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Best KO's of UFC 322 | The Group Chat #115
The boys recoup after a Tuesday show hiatus thanks to the Melbourne Cup and NZ Trotting Cup. But they're back and get straight into the New Zealand loss against England at Twickenham. Are the media's reactions fair or a total overreaction? Razor should stay! The lads reckon you have to stick with...
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Odds On | UFC 322 Preview & NZ vs ENG | The Group Chat #114
UFC 322 is on the way with the current Welterweight Champion, Jack Della Maddalena, defending the belt for the first time against Islam Makhachev. It's a quality card from top to bottom, so the boys run through it and their picks. New Zealand take on England during the early hours of Sunday…
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Odds On | Kiwi Derby Day in Wellington | The Group Chat #113
It's Derby Day in Wellington this week with top of the league, Auckland FC, heading down to take on the Nix, who sit in fourth. What can we expect after a clean sweep in the series last year and Auckland FC's 10-2 aggregate scoreline... Can the Nix fight back? We can't forget about the PAC Final...
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Odds On | Spooky Season Punting 👻 | The Group Chat #112
It's Halloween time, and the lads have got into the spooky spirit, coming up with some scary storylines for their punts. What's worse, having to face the Kiwis in a revenge game of facing an angry Jofra Archer bowling 145km's? New Zealand head back to the place where the Irish first tasted…
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Canterbury Tattoo over Chiefs Mana? | The Group Chat #111
Canterbury have done it again, they won their 15th NPC title in Christchurch, and now the players are trying to get the former Bay of Plenty and current Chiefs Assistant Coach to get a Canterbury tattoo. Unfortunately, the return of the heavyweights to both boxing and the UFC was a major...
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Odds On | NPC Final & Heavyweight Blind Rankings | The Group Chat #110
We've made it to the pointy end of the NPC season with Canterbury hosting Otago for all the marbles. Where do the boys sit in terms of the winner, try scorers and the rest? We'll give you a secret, they know they're ABCs. The EPL and A-League roll on for another round, with the Wellington Phoenix...
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Anyone but Canterbury... | The Group Chat #109
After a huge weekend of sport and racing The Group Chat gets stuck into it all.The Everest was unreal, Ellerslie put on a show and The Pacific Championship started with a bang.The A-League kicked off and both NZ teams managed a point each. Who's game was more impressive though?Onto the Premier...
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