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Jesse Mulligan talks to athletes, administrators and journalists about major moments in New Zealand sport.

  1. Slam Dunk! Basketball's Dillon Boucher in the Spotlight

    2D AGO

    Slam Dunk! Basketball's Dillon Boucher in the Spotlight

    Dillon Boucher's name is synonymous with New Zealand basketball. Listen to him open up about his amazing career and why he thinks basketball is so popular with Kiwi kids. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

    26 min
  2. The legend that is rugby league's Mark Graham

    12/11/2025

    The legend that is rugby league's Mark Graham

    Mark Graham is widely regarded as the best rugby league player to ever come out of New Zealand, and that's not just us saying it, in 2007 he was named the New Zealand player of the century and was the first Kiwi inducted into the NRL Hall of Fame. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

    29 min
  3. How to coach mental toughness with Gilbert Enoka

    11/27/2025

    How to coach mental toughness with Gilbert Enoka

    Gilbert Enoka knows about mental toughness. The coach and author is best known for his time with the All Blacks - he worked with them for 23 years. Now other international teams are calling on his insight on finding the winning edge. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

    26 min
  4. Training winners with horse trainer Sheila Laxon

    11/06/2025

    Training winners with horse trainer Sheila Laxon

    In 2001, Sheila was the first female trainer to win the Melbourne Cup, with a horse named Ethereal. In 2024 she became the first woman to win it twice when Knight's Choice crossed the line first. The success doesn't stop there, in 2025 she was honored at the NZ Thoroughbred Racing Awards. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

    23 min
  5. Para Alpine skier Adam Hall is gearing up for the 2026 Winter Olympics

    10/30/2025

    Para Alpine skier Adam Hall is gearing up for the 2026 Winter Olympics

    Very few people make it to five Olympic games. Even fewer make it to six. But that's a feat that para-alpine skier Adam Hall is set to achieve in 2026, when he competes at the 2026 Milano Cortina Paralympic Winter games. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

    27 min
  6. What's the most controversial call in NZ sport?

    10/16/2025

    What's the most controversial call in NZ sport?

    Today we're looking at the history of controversial calls in Kiwi sport. To look back at some of the most high-wire moments Jesse is joined by award-winning sports journalist Dylan Cleaver. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

    28 min
  7. Lorraine Moller on the wild evolution of women's marathon running

    10/02/2025

    Lorraine Moller on the wild evolution of women's marathon running

    Marathon runner Lorraine Moller took part in the first ever Women's Olympic Marathon at the 1984 LA Olympics, coming fifth. Over her 20-year career she ended up running marathons in four Olympics, winning bronze at the 1992 Barcelona Olympics. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

    23 min
  8. Rhythmic gymnast Angela Walker on her highs and lows

    09/18/2025

    Rhythmic gymnast Angela Walker on her highs and lows

    In 1988 Angela Walker became just the second New Zealander to compete in Rhythmic Gymnastics at the Olympics. Despite that being 37 years ago, no one else has repeated that feat since. Angela joins Jesse to discuss the highs, lows, pirouettes, and leaps of her sporting career. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

    25 min
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