TWL Podcast: Ep 55 - The Cup of LifeWarriors great and 2008 Kiwis World Cup hero Lance Hohaia returns to This Warriors Life to break down New Zealand's epic opener against Australia, look ahead to the rest of the tournament and relive some memories of that historic triumph 18 years ago.This is a Frank podcast 🎙️ Brought to you by the Warriors- and Kiwis-mad legends at Kingz Container Crew ❤️👑 And ComfortGlaze, the retrofit double-glazing experts 🪟 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

TWL Podcast 2026: Ep 54 - Neighbour, NeighbourWill and Brad are back on the LIVE! Team List Tuesday buzz for the opening round of Rugby League World Cup matches, zeroing in on the tournament opener between the Kiwis and Kangaroos but also having a squiz at the rest of the weekend's fixtures and the Kiwi Ferns' opening assignment. PLUS some Warriors news - Sam Healey free to negotiate, the Leka empire, yada yada yadaThis is a Frank podcast 🎙️ Brought to you by the Warriors- and Kiwis-mad legends at Kingz Container Crew ❤️👑 And ComfortGlaze, the retrofit double-glazing experts 🪟 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After one week off, Will and Brad are back on the tools to sum up the NRL and Super League grand finals, dig into some Warriors news and, most importantly, get pumped up for the Rugby League World Cup with a deep dive into the Kiwis' squad and broader look at the tournament. This is a Frank podcast 🎙️ Brought to you throughout the RLWC by the Warriors- and Kiwis-mad legends at Kingz Container Crew ❤️👑 And ComfortGlaze, the retrofit double-glazing experts 🪟 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

TWL 2026: Ep 52 - Taste the PainWe were hoping we'd be previewing a prelim, but instead Lance Hohaia is back again on TWL to unpack a straight-sets finals exit - and the Warriors and Kiwis legend helps us find some balance and perspective, as well as sitting in the pain of defeat.There's some great insights here on a season of immense achievement, how it unravelled for the Wahs in September, and their prospects of taking the next step in 2027.A massive thanks to the Huntly Hurricane for being a This Warriors Life regular during the back-end of a memorable season.This is a @frank_podcasts_nz podcast Brought to you by the Warriors-mad legends at Kingz Container Crew Pty Ltd With the support of PlaceMakers - Know how, can do. And Comfortglaze Retrofit Double Glazing - the retrofit double-glazing experts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

TWL 2026: Ep 51 - Straight Sets To HellSomewhat reluctantly, with Sunday's agonising defeat still red raw, Will, Brad and Fonzie pick themselves up off the canvas to review the Warriors' semi-final loss to the Knights and take the first tentative steps towards evaluating a season of great progress that promised so much...yet fell pancake flat when it mattered. PLUS the last NO UGLY Salty winner and PlaceMakers Warriors legend of 2026. There's more to come from TWL in 2026, but for now thanks so much for being with us for a memorable season - and our biggest yet. ❤️This is a Frank podcast 🎙️Brought to you by the Warriors-mad legends at Kingz Container Crew ❤️👑With the support of PlaceMakers - Know how, can do. 🔨And ComfortGlaze, the retrofit double-glazing experts 🪟 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Will and Brad return with another LIVE Friday Beers episodes in the lead-in to Sunday's Warriors-Knights semi at Eden Park - and the nerves are jangling. A bit of club news and inevitable tangents too.This is a Frank podcast 🎙️Brought to you by the Warriors-mad legends at Kingz Container Crew ❤️👑With the support of PlaceMakers - Know how, can do. 🔨And ComfortGlaze, the retrofit double-glazing experts 🪟 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Picking through the wreckage of the Warriors' disappointing finals defeat to the Dolphins and a growing injury crisis, experienced NRL journo Corey Rosser joins Will and Fonz to decipher what went wrong and how to turn it around against the Knights at Eden Park. Team lists LIVE. Plus the NO UGLY Salty Moment of the Week, another PlaceMakers Warriors Legend and NRLW. Join us as a paid subscriber on Substack at https://www.thiswarriorslife.com/This is a Frank podcast 🎙️Brought to you by the Warriors-mad legends at Kingz Container Crew 👑- head to kingzcontainercrew.com for all your container packing and unpacking solutions, or hit the Work With Us tab to get a spot in the KCC squad.With the support of PlaceMakers, New Zealand's experts in trade since 1981. Know how. Can do. 🔨And ComfortGlaze, the retrofit double-glazing experts 🪟 Head to comfortglaze.co.nz and select 'This Warriors Life' in the How Did You Hear About Us? section for your enquiry to receive a discount!GET YOUR EXCLUSIVE THIS WARRIORS LIFE MERCH: https://thiswarriorslife.digitees.co.nz/SUBSCRIBE TO THIS WARRIORS LIFE ON YOUTUBE:    / @thiswarriorslife  SUBSCRIBE TO THIS WARRIORS LIFE ON SPOTIFY: https://bit.ly/3Dk0NbCFOLLOW THIS WARRIORS LIFE ON FACEBOOK, INSTAGRAM + X: https://linktr.ee/thiswarriorslife Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's NRL finals time - and matchday eve for the One NZ Warriors' massive qualifying final qualifier against the Dolphins at Go Media Stadium, so we've drafted in Triple M's Joel Harrison for a special edition of Friday Beers 🍻This is a Frank podcast 🎙️Brought to you by the Warriors-mad legends at Kingz Container Crew ❤️👑With the support of PlaceMakers - Know how, can do. 🔨And ComfortGlaze, the retrofit double-glazing experts 🪟 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

TWL Podcast 2026: Ep 45 - Locke, Stock and Barrel feat. Kevin LockeWarrior #152 and Kiwi #758 Kevin Locke joins Will and Brad in the Frank Podcast studios in Auckland for a fascinating yarn, taking us through his electrifying, often tumultuous and lamentably brief career in the NRL and Super League, as well as family life and adjusting to the post-footy phase. There's some amazing tales along the way. Join us as a paid subscriber on Substack at https://www.thiswarriorslife.com/This is a Frank podcast 🎙️This episode is brought to by ComfortGlaze, the retrofit double-glazing experts 🪟 Head to comfortglaze.co.nz and select 'This Warriors Life' in the How Did You Hear About Us? section for your enquiry to receive a discount!As well as the Warriors-mad legends at Kingz Container Crew 👑- head to kingzcontainercrew.com for all your container packing and unpacking solutions, or hit the Work With Us tab to get a spot in the KCC squad.With the support of PlaceMakers, New Zealand's experts in trade since 1981 - and valued supporters of our Warriors legends. Know how. Can do. 🔨GET YOUR EXCLUSIVE THIS WARRIORS LIFE MERCH: https://thiswarriorslife.digitees.co.nz/SUBSCRIBE TO THIS WARRIORS LIFE ON YOUTUBE:    / @thiswarriorslife  SUBSCRIBE TO THIS WARRIORS LIFE ON SPOTIFY: https://bit.ly/3Dk0NbCFOLLOW THIS WARRIORS LIFE ON FACEBOOK, INSTAGRAM + X: https://linktr.ee/thiswarriorslife Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

TWL 2026: Ep 47 - Finals Say feat. Lance HohaiaWarriors and Kiwis legend Lance Hohaia returns for another This Warriors Life podcast episode, imparting his expertise ahead of the Warriors' opening finals assignment against the Dolphins. We'll delve into the 'Huntly Hurricane's' NRL playoffs experiences and how he sees September unfolding for his former club. Join us LIVE from 8.30am NZT Thursday and drop in your questions, or catch up later via YouTube, Spotify or your usual podcast haunts. This is a Frank podcast 🎙️Brought to you by the Warriors-mad legends at Kingz Container Crew ❤️👑With the support of PlaceMakers - Know how, can do. 🔨And ComfortGlaze, the retrofit double-glazing experts 🪟 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.