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 microtransactions, cosmetics and everything else that makes modern gaming feel like an expensive hobby more than ever.

MUSIC CREDIT: 'Until the Story Ends' by The Rainfall.

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 dynamic in the booth alongside Blake Ayshford, knowing your market and when to lean further into bias - plus, the pair relive three of the most memorable Warriors calls in recent years.

Before that, they look back on their time in Las Vegas in 2025 to cover the NRL on the strip and at Allegiant Stadium.

From Firstline, to The League Fix, and everything else across his 25-year career in New Zealand sports media, Ackerman recalls an unforgettable exchange with NRL supercoach Wayne Bennett after the 2008 Rugby League World Cup Final and lessons learned along the way that can benefit inspiring journalists today.

The lads share what the storylines they'll remember the most, the artist they'd most like to see perform at SoFi Stadium for the next Super Bowl, Anthony Gelling's redemption arch in our fantasy league, and how good it is to have the LA Rams and San Francisco 49ers heading to Melbourne.

To wrap things up, Logan reflects on the women's ice hockey gold medal match at the 2026 Winter Olympics and puts Ice Hockey New Zealand into the penalty box.

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 of the rules and why it's a big deal for both the men and women having professional players at Milan Cortina 2026.

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 game, and where the product could evolve further in years to come.

Join the official Sport Nation league for Fantasy Super Rugby, enter the code ZJPD85LS at playfantasyrugby.com

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.

In this edition of the podcast, Logan is joined by former Auckland Tuatara staffer Austen McMurchy who has been witnessing the Blue Jays' incredible 2025 season that now has them in the World Series going up against the behemoth that is the Los Angeles Dodgers.

The lads talk about the Tuatara and how Kiwis embraced their pro baseball team for the few years of its existence, how hard it is for a team to get out of the AL East, the incredible atmosphere in Toronto where fans party in the streets after a monumental win, plus how players like Vladdy Guerrero Jr. and Trey Yesavage are making the most of their opportunities on baseball's biggest stage.

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 traditional snaking-order draft.

21:00 - How the Entain Media fantasy draft went on the night and who was smart with their drafting budget.

23:43 - The difference between 1QB and 2QB leagues.

27:31 - To PPR or not to PPR?

29:00 - Grading the rosters within the Entain Media league and who’s been the busiest on the waiver wire since draft night.

34:37 - Jaxin and Logan’s origin stories of how they became fans of their respective NFL teams watching from New Zealand.

37:07 - Logan’s tour of SOFI Stadium.

39:53 - Would you choose to play College Football over Madden NFL

Warning: This episode talks about sports betting and is R18 - please gamble responsibly.

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 his teen years in Dubai, to now 20 years later being at The Open Championship in Northern Ireland, and how grand slam champion Rory McIlroy brings it all together.

Warning: This episode talks about sports betting and is R18 - please gamble responsibly.

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 joined by Studs Up's Riccardo Ball to discuss what the 'Forever Auckland FC' series has to offer serious and casual football fans alike, the AFC fandom, the standout characters and more.

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 Bakery Run, Will has enjoyed a fascinating career that now spans a decade since graduating from AUT.

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 host Logan Swinkels is joined by Shooter McGavin's No. 1 fan, Sam Hewat, to discuss what might be their lasting impressions of the film, the best and worst of the cameos, and much more, including the big question: what classic sports movies should never be touched again for a modern day sequel, spinoff or remake?

Not since AFL 23 has the criticism been this vocal, but Melbourne-based developers Big Ant Studios to their credit have kept the lines of communication open while they endeavour to fix the game through patches.

But in its current state, is Rugby League 26 fun to play?

Sport Nation's Logan Swinkels is joined by Brad Lewis to discuss their good and bad experiences with the game, how Big Ant has shown improvement in the past, and why a game that won't have the big budget to match Madden, EA FC, or NBA 2K is doomed to be compared to those juggernauts.