7784f840-c291-422a-924b-ad9000bbad71 94fa8d7d-5ee7-4e45-ac55-b2360148f926 4c6fbc60-80ec-4a59-99c6-b46500124de8 6cf0c25d-9acb-4b58-a62a-b465001251df en-US The Good Sports https://www.iheartradio.net.nz/ The Good Sports is Taupō's local sports show, covering everything from grassroots sport to the international stage. Join Chainsaw, Stinger and Whytey, or whoever's off the bench this week, for interviews, analysis, local sporting stories and plenty of laughs along the way.

Live every Saturday from 8am on Lake FM 89.6, thanks to Ross White Panel & Paint.

]]> episodic The Good Sports is Taupō's local sports show, covering everything from grassroots sport to the international stage. Join Chainsaw, Stinger and Whytey, or whoever's off the bench this week, for interviews, analysis, local sporting stories and plenty of laughs along the way. Live every Saturday from 8am on Lake FM 89.6, thanks to Ross White Panel & Paint. NZME podcasts@nzme.co.nz iHeartRadio NZ no https://www.omnycontent.com/d/programs/7784f840-c291-422a-924b-ad9000bbad71/4c6fbc60-80ec-4a59-99c6-b46500124de8/image.jpg?t=1781053603&size=Large The Good Sports https://www.iheartradio.net.nz/ Full show: Fritz Lee and why is everybody talking about pickleball? Full show: Fritz Lee and why is everybody talking about pickleball? This week, Stinger and Phil Edwards bring the banter as they catch up with former Samoa international Fritz Lee about swapping French rugby for life in Taupō, taking the reins at Taupō Sports, and his vision for rebuilding the club's future. Then, they dive into the pickleball craze with Grace Senior, exploring why the fast-growing sport is attracting players of all ages across the region. Rugby, pickleball, local stories, and plenty of laughs along the way.

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]]> This week, Stinger and Phil Edwards bring the banter as they catch up with former Samoa international Fritz Lee about swapping French rugby for life in Taupō, taking the reins at Taupō Sports, and his vision for rebuilding the club's future. Then, they dive into the pickleball craze with Grace Senior, exploring why the fast-growing sport is attracting players of all ages across the region. Rugby, pickleball, local stories, and plenty of laughs along the way.

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]]> full iHeartRadio NZ 754206dc-ec66-492a-a0f8-b46b003d3ccd 754206dc-ec66-492a-a0f8-b46b003d3ccd Tue, 16 Jun 2026 04:48:19 +0000 2091 https://omny.fm/shows/the-good-sports/full-show-fritz-lee-and-why-is-everybody-talking-about-pickleball From France to Taupō: Fritz Lee's New Rugby Mission From France to Taupō: Fritz Lee's New Rugby Mission Former Samoa international and French Top 14 star Fritz Lee joins us to talk about life after professional rugby, his move to Taupō, and helping rebuild Taupō Sports Rugby Club. He shares his vision for the club, the challenges facing grassroots rugby, and why getting players back to training is the key to future success.

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]]> Former Samoa international and French Top 14 star Fritz Lee joins us to talk about life after professional rugby, his move to Taupō, and helping rebuild Taupō Sports Rugby Club. He shares his vision for the club, the challenges facing grassroots rugby, and why getting players back to training is the key to future success.

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]]> full iHeartRadio NZ e3a66eb2-4d24-491c-9d95-b467016aef2b e3a66eb2-4d24-491c-9d95-b467016aef2b Fri, 12 Jun 2026 22:05:39 +0000 328 https://omny.fm/shows/the-good-sports/from-france-to-taup-fritz-lees-new-rugby-mission Why Everyone’s Talking About Pickleball in Taupō Why Everyone’s Talking About Pickleball in Taupō Pickleball is booming in Taupō, and club president Grace Senior joins us to explain why. From its quirky origins and rapid growth to the upcoming open day at Tauhara College, Grace shares how this easy-to-learn sport is attracting players of all ages and fitness levels. Whether you're a golfer, tennis player, squash enthusiast, or complete beginner, this could be the sport for you.

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]]> Pickleball is booming in Taupō, and club president Grace Senior joins us to explain why. From its quirky origins and rapid growth to the upcoming open day at Tauhara College, Grace shares how this easy-to-learn sport is attracting players of all ages and fitness levels. Whether you're a golfer, tennis player, squash enthusiast, or complete beginner, this could be the sport for you.

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]]> full iHeartRadio NZ d22d6c5a-f239-4bc5-9589-b4670168527b d22d6c5a-f239-4bc5-9589-b4670168527b Fri, 12 Jun 2026 21:56:49 +0000 275 https://omny.fm/shows/the-good-sports/why-everyone-s-talking-about-pickleball-in-taup Can the Black Sticks Do It Again? Can the Black Sticks Do It Again? The Black Sticks are defending Nations Cup champions, and former Olympian Darren Smith joins us to talk through New Zealand's chances of repeating the feat. We discuss the teams to beat, the road to Olympic qualification, and why this tournament is one of the most important events on the international hockey calendar.

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]]> The Black Sticks are defending Nations Cup champions, and former Olympian Darren Smith joins us to talk through New Zealand's chances of repeating the feat. We discuss the teams to beat, the road to Olympic qualification, and why this tournament is one of the most important events on the international hockey calendar.

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]]> full iHeartRadio NZ b0efceef-6ec6-4ab3-a30f-b467015c673d b0efceef-6ec6-4ab3-a30f-b467015c673d Fri, 12 Jun 2026 21:47:22 +0000 302 https://omny.fm/shows/the-good-sports/can-the-black-sticks-do-it-again Inside the World's Wildest Motorcycle Race with Mitch Rees Inside the World's Wildest Motorcycle Race with Mitch Rees Three-time New Zealand Superbike Champion Mitch Rees joins The Good Sports from Europe to discuss his latest Isle of Man TT campaign. From racing at over 200km/h on public roads to the mental challenge of memorising every corner, Mitch gives a fascinating insight into one of motorsport's most iconic events.

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]]> Three-time New Zealand Superbike Champion Mitch Rees joins The Good Sports from Europe to discuss his latest Isle of Man TT campaign. From racing at over 200km/h on public roads to the mental challenge of memorising every corner, Mitch gives a fascinating insight into one of motorsport's most iconic events.

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]]> full iHeartRadio NZ a0bf55cd-6431-4f20-8cd1-b46701539bf0 a0bf55cd-6431-4f20-8cd1-b46701539bf0 Fri, 12 Jun 2026 20:45:53 +0000 711 https://omny.fm/shows/the-good-sports/inside-the-worlds-wildest-motorcycle-race-with-mitch-rees Torben Landl - Pillar to Pou Torben Landl - Pillar to Pou How do you turn running into a team sport?

Torben from Pillar to Pou joined The Good Sports Show to chat about Taupō's unique six-hour endurance event, where teams (or solo runners) tackle as many 7.3km lakefront laps as they can.

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]]> How do you turn running into a team sport?

Torben from Pillar to Pou joined The Good Sports Show to chat about Taupō's unique six-hour endurance event, where teams (or solo runners) tackle as many 7.3km lakefront laps as they can.

The Good Sports are brought to you 8am every Saturday morning thanks to Ross White Panel & Paint.

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