Best Todd Jones Radio Podcasts (2025)

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What does it take to bring back an extinct animal? 40:47

8h ago40:47

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We hear from scientists who push the boundaries of creation, whether that's building wild and wacky snack flavours (successfully) or cloning extinct tropical frogs (unsuccessfully … so far). And since President Donald Trump retook office, the state of health and science research in the US has been precarious for many who work in those areas. But th…

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"I'm Delighted!" - Murray Mexted Applauds All Blacks Selectors after Naming Physical Side to Play France 13:32

2d ago13:32

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All Blacks icon and longtime rugby broadcaster Murray Mexted joins Martin Devlin on the DSPN, to share his satisfaction over the New Zealand side named to play France in the first of three tests on Saturday. Mex says the 23 is "very close" to the team he would have picked. He has long banged the drum for more size, and with the selection of Tupou V…

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All Blacks Team Naming, Rieko Ioane, Nigel Yalden, Glass Half Full, Greg Martin | July 3 40:23

3d ago40:23

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Welcome to episode 105 of the DSPN - Devlin Sports Podcast Network... Veteran rugby broadcaster Nigel Yalden reviews the first All Blacks matchday side named for 2025 named, with the 23 unveiled today ahead of Saturday's opening test against France. Marty and Nigel work through the main talking points about the squad, including the loose forwards, …

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Michael Witt, NZ Warriors, Matt Gunn, NRL Glass Half Full, Richie Morgan | 1 July 37:38

5d ago37:38

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Welcome to episode 104 of the DSPN - Devlin Sports Podcast Network... Former Warriors half Michael Witt - who also played for the Eels, Sea Eagles and Dragons in the NRL - joins the podcast for the very first time, casting his eye over the Warriors' 26-12 defeat to the Broncos, Luke Metcalf's injury, and the team's push for a top four spot. Marty i…

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Lab Notes: What we can learn from the world’s cleanest air 13:51

4d ago13:51

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We often hear about places where the air quality is bad, even dangerous, but what about where the air is the cleanest on Earth? That air can be found blowing onto the north-west tip of Tasmania at Kennaook/Cape Grim, where an air pollution station has quietly been keeping track of how humans have changed the makeup of our atmosphere for 50 years. S…

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Tony Johnson, Picking All Blacks side vs France, Christy Doran, British & Irish Lions, Tight 5 | 30 June 45:48

6d ago45:48

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Welcome to episode 103 of the DSPN - Devlin Sports Podcast Network... Tony Johnson form Sky Sport is back in studio, talking rrruuugggbbbyyy! The All Blacks team to play France is named on Thursday, so TJ and Marty predict who they think SHOULD be picked by coach Scott Robertson. They also cover off some international rugby matches that took place …

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A portrait of philosopher Karl Popper 54:07

7d ago54:07

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Karl Popper (1902-1994) is regarded as one of the greatest philosophers of science of the twentieth century. Alan Saunders presented this portrait of Karl Popper for The Science Show in January 2001.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Murray Mexted: All Blacks' Lack of Loose Forwards for French Series, Front Row Depth, and How to Beat South Africa 14:40

9d ago14:40

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All Blacks icon and former rugby broadcaster Murray Mexted joins DSPN host Martin Devlin, to review the naming of the first ABs squad of 2025. Mex and Marty zero in on coach Scott Robertson naming only five loose forwards, they question the height and aerial strength of the current group, pointing out how vital it is to win possession - especially …

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Rob Penney, NZ Cricket Schedule, Chris Jones, British and Irish Lions, Tight 5 | 26 June 41:58

10d ago41:58

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Welcome to episode 102 of the DSPN - Devlin Sports Podcast Network... Crusaders coach Rob Penney joins Marty Devlin in a very special interview, talking all about his maiden Super Rugby title as coach of the Crusaders. Penney also chats about bouncing back from a tough 2024, and even admits he is still scarred from what went on last year. Marty and…

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Ian Foster: Former All Blacks Coach on Despair of 2022 & Effect on his Family, World Cup Final, and New Book 21:55

11d ago21:55

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Former All Blacks coach Ian Foster joins Martin Devlin on the DSPN, to chat about his new book Leading Under Pressure - a raw, reflective look back at his turbulent tenure in charge of the New Zealand national side from 2020 to 2023. Foster opens up on the heartbreak of the World Cup final loss, the relentless public pressure, and how his family bo…

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Tony Johnson, All Blacks Squad, Brent Tate, NRL, Matt Gunn, Glass Half Full | 24 June 47:14

12d ago47:14

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Welcome to episode 101 of the DSPN - Devlin Sports Podcast Network... Tony Johnson is back to run his eye over the first All Blacks squad of 2025, alongside host Martin Devlin. Who are the winners and losers? Are there enough loose forwards? Is this side good enough to beat the French? Spoiler alert - likely. Former Broncos, Cowboys and Warriors ou…

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Lab Notes: How Ozempic stops food cravings 11:52

11d ago11:52

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A weekly injection that stops that hankering for hot chips and donuts? Many people on Ozempic and similar medications report this phenomenon, saying they no longer have incessant thoughts about sweets and fried food. So how do these drugs, known as GLP-1 agonists, work in the brain to dial down "food noise" and help people lose weight?…

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Tony Johnson: Crusaders 'Strangled' Chiefs with their 'Defensive DNA' in Super Rugby Pacific Final win 10:17

13d ago10:17

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In this lively post-final debrief, DSPN host Martin Devlin and Sky Sport rugby commentator Tony Johnson dissect the Crusaders’ gritty 16-12 Super Rugby Pacific win over the Chiefs. TJ insists the Chiefs didn’t choke, they just got their oxygen supply cut off! The Crusaders’ defensive DNA, home-ground muscle, and big-game smarts proved the differenc…

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Crusaders win Super Rugby Pacific - Tony Johnson, Steve Gordon, Geoff Parkes, Tight 5 | 23 June 38:48

13d ago38:48

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Welcome to episode 100 of the DSPN - Devlin Sports Podcast Network... It's a BIG recap of the 2025 Super Rugby Pacific final, that saw the Crusaders beat the Chiefs 16-12 in Christchurch. Sky Sport rugby commentator Tony Johnson is first up reviewing the contest. Former All Blacks, Chiefs and Waikato lock Steve Gordon offers a perspective from the …

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Celebrating Charles Todd and the overland telegraph 54:07

14d ago54:07

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The overland telegraph connecting Australia to the world was completed just over 150 years ago. It was built due to the dedication of a public servant, Charles Todd.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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'Still Good Enough for All Blacks' - Todd Blackadder on Richie Mo'unga and Crusaders-Chiefs Super Rugby Final 16:28

17d ago16:28

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In a very special interview on the DSPN, host Martin Devlin catches up with former All Blacks and Crusaders captain, and ex Crusaders coach Todd Blackadder, who recently guided his Brave Lupus to back-to-back Japanese League one titles. The pair dive into the form of Richie Mo'unga - who plays for Blackadder - with the coach convinced Mo'unga is st…

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Todd Blackadder, Super Rugby, Sir Graham Lowe, State of Origin, Greg Martin | 19 June 36:51

17d ago36:51

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Welcome to episode 99 of the DSPN - Devlin Sports Podcast Network... Sir Graham Lowe - winning Queensland Origin coach in 1991 - reviews game two in Perth, which was won by the Maroons over New South Wales 26-24. Former All Black and ex Crusaders coach Todd Blackadder previews this weekend's Super Rugby Pacific final, while also looking back on his…

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Murray Mexted: Chiefs Firepower 'Will Overwhelm' Crusaders' Defence in final | Super Rugby 2025 13:51

18d ago13:51

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DSPN host Martin Devlin welcomes back New Zealand rugby icon and former broadcaster Murray Mexted, as they attack this weekend's Super Rugby Pacific final between the crusaders and Chiefs in Christchurch. Mex is tipping the Chiefs to win, citing their superior firepower, highlighted by Shaun Stevenson, Emoni Narawa, and Damian McKenzie. While the C…

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Murray Mexted, Super Rugby Final, Iain Payten, British & Irish Lions, Tight 5, Matt Gunn | 18 June 52:00

18d ago52:00

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Welcome to episode 98 of the DSPN - Devlin Sports Podcast Network... Legendary All Blacks loose forward and former rugby commentator Murray Mexted looks ahead to the Super Rugby Pacific final between the Crusaders and Chiefs in Christchurch. Mex still isn't sold on the Crusaders, and favours the Waikato-based franchise for the victory. Marty and yo…

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Rahul Patil: South Africa Breaks its Hoodo, as Australia Falls Apart in cricket's World Test Championship Final 11:33

19d ago11:33

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In this lively post-Test Championship debrief, DSPN host Martin Devlin welcomes cricket expert Rahul Patil onto the podcast, as they dissect South Africa's five-wicket win in the final at Lord's. Marty and Rahul revel in the Proteas' fairytale triumph, making gleeful digs at the Aussies' win-at-all-costs attitude. Rahul shines a light on South Afri…

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Lab Notes: The tiny beetle ravaging Perth's trees 14:49

18d ago14:49

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It's the size of a sesame seed, but it could cause unfathomable destruction to Australia's forests and urban canopy. A beetle called the polyphagous shot-hole borer (Euwallacea fornicatus) is silently spreading through Perth and its surrounds, forcing councils to chop and chip hundreds of trees — even century-old Moreton Bay figs. So how does the t…

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Tony Johnson: Crusaders' Almighty Defence, Chiefs-Brumbies, & Super Rugby's Greatest Finals 32:35

20d ago32:35

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Tony Johnson is back on the DSPN, and he joins host Martin Devlin to review the Super Rugby Pacific semifinals. They dissect the Crusaders’ heroic defensive stand against the Blues - 203 tackles, 38 phases defended - and the red and blacks' legendary 31–0 home playoff record. Meanwhile, the Chiefs steamrolled the Brumbies, with Damian McKenzie star…

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Tony Johnson, Crusaders & Chiefs win, Greatest Super Rugby finals, Tight 5 | 16 June 49:03

20d ago49:03

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Welcome to episode 97 of the DSPN - Devlin Sports Podcast Network... Sky Sport rugby commentator Tony Johnson is back in the DSPN studio, reviewing the Super Rugby Pacific semifinals, that saw the Crusaders and Chiefs both win, and set-up a repeat of the 2023 decider. Marty and young producer Lachlan Waugh take on the Tight 5 once again, where they…

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Professor Roger Short, reproductive biologist 54:07

21d ago54:07

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Roger Short (1930_2021) discusses influences in his early life, and some of his research achievements including melatonin as a controller of circannual rhythms, and aspects of reproductive biology across the animal world.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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'Crusaders Are Beatable, Blues Have SWAGGER' - Super Rugby Semifinals, NRL, US Open Golf | What Has More Chance 7:46

23d ago7:46

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On the DSPN, host Martin Devlin and young producer Lachlan Waugh are back playing their favourite game - What Has More Chance Of Happening? - and no one is safe. From Super Rugby Pacific semifinal predictions, to NRL mayhem and even a bit of golf snobbery, it’s a full-throttle sports chat. Lachie reckons the Blues have the goods to upset the Crusad…

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Jamie Wall: 1990s Blues, 2002 Crusaders, Late 2000s Bulls - Ranking Super Rugby's Greatest Ever Teams 18:09

24d ago18:09

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On the DSPN, Martin Devlin is joined by RNZ rugby reporter Jamie Wall, to dive headfirst into the ultimate bar-room rugby debate - the greatest Super Rugby teams of all time. Martin rattles off his top five, including the 1998–2000 Crusaders, the Bulls dynasty (2007–2010), and that ruthless 2012–13 Chiefs outfit. Jamie, while bravely setting aside …

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Super Rugby's Greatest Teams, Jamie Wall, Mark Robinson's Resignation, Greg Martin | 12 June 36:17

24d ago36:17

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Welcome to episode 96 of the DSPN - Devlin Sports Podcast Network... Martin Devlin kicks things off delivering a lengthy sermon about outgoing New Zealand Rugby CEO Mark Robinson. Marty describes Robinson as a lovely person who is likable and easy to get along with, but when it comes to his ability to lead NZ's biggest sporting body, he has been a …

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Murray Mexted: Tribute to 'Good Friend' Stu Wilson, All Blacks Loose Forwards and Super Rugby Playoffs 21:13

25d ago21:13

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In this heartfelt interview, DSPN host Martin Devlin is joined by All Blacks icon Murray Mexted to firstly reflect on the life and times of Stu Wilson, who earlier this week died aged 70. Mex, a long-time friend and teammate, recalls sharing a coffee and a laugh with Wilson just hours before his death, describing him as positive, and larger than li…

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From Chaos to Contenders - Richie Barnett on NZ Warriors vs Sharks, & Club's Turnaround | 2025 NRL Season 22:54

26d ago22:54

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Richie Barnett - former Kiwis captain, and a man who once worse the Sydney Roosters and Cronulla Sharks strips - joins DSPN host Martin Devlin, to reflect on the Warriors’ stunning rise in 2025. Their NRL campaign started with a huge defeat to the Canberra Raiders, but since the Mount Smart club has garnered a 10-3 record and sits comfortably insid…

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Richie Barnett, NRL Review, Glass Half Full, Murray Mexted, Stu Wilson | 10 June 47:25

26d ago47:25

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Welcome to episode 95 of the DSPN - Devlin Sports Podcast Network... Richie Barnett - former Kiwis captain, and a man who played for the Sydney Roosters and Cronulla Sharks - is back on the DSPN, reviewing the Warriors' 40-10 win over Cronulla. How have the Warriors' fortunes in the NRL changed so much since the last time Richie was on the pod afte…

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Lab Notes: What makes Sydney's cockies so clever? 14:35

25d ago14:35

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First they learnt how to flip open wheelie bin lids. Now they're using water fountains. Masters of the urban landscape, sulphur-crested cockatoos (Cacatua galerita) are more than capable of some quirky (and sometimes messy) antics. So what do these entertaining exploits tell us about cockie innovation — or even cockie culture?…

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Tony Johnson: Stu Wilson Tribute, Blues' Brave Win, Crusaders Now Title Favourites? | Super Rugby 2025 27:03

27d ago27:03

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Longtime Sky Sport rugby commentator Tony Johnson joins DSPN host Martin Devlin, for a heartfelt tribute to All Blacks great Stu Wilson, reflecting on his legacy as a trailblazing winger, a charismatic personality, and a beloved TV presence. They share memories of Wilson’s flair on and off the field, his iconic tries, and his influence on how the p…

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Tony Johnson, Stu Wilson Tribute, Super Rugby Playoffs, David Campese, Brett McKay | 9 June 57:28

27d ago57:28

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Welcome to episode 94 of the DSPN - Devlin Sports Podcast Network... Sky Sport rugby commentator Tony Johnson is back to review the first week of Super Rugby Pacific finals for 2025. Before TJ and Marty rip into the results, they pay tribute to former All Black Stu Wilson, who has died aged 70. Marty and Lachlan gather 'round the debating table for…

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Hang on – we’re about to enter a wormhole! 53:57

28d ago53:57

53:57

Get ready for gravitons, dark photons and transition states. Kathryn Zurek takes us on a tour of the bewildering world of quantum physics.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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NRL Report Card: NZ Warriors & Raiders Flying, Roosters Lurking, & Can We Trust the Storm? 27:51

1M ago27:51

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On the DSPN, Zane The Warriorholic joins host Lachlan Waugh to break down the Warriors’ gritty rise in 2025. They have a 9-3 record on the NRL season, and travel across the ditch to face the Cronulla Sharks this weekend. Zane and Lachie talk about Mitch Barnett’s injury, the squad’s forward depth, and Jackson Ford’s transformation into a top-tier b…

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Tony Kemp: NZ Warriors 'a Lock' for NRL Top 4, How to Fix the Broncos, & Despicable Player Agents 36:41

1M ago36:41

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Lachlan Waugh - temporary host on the DSPN - is joined by former Warriors coach, and once a Newcastle Knights and Kiwis player, Tony Kemp. Together they dive deep into the Warriors’ gutsy 36-30 NRL victory over the Rabbitohs, praising their ability to grind out wins and the “next man up” mentality under coach Andrew Webster. Kempy tips his hat to h…

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Tony Johnson: Super Rugby Finals Set - Who Are the Main Contenders? Plus, All Blacks Selection Headaches & Honouring Murray Mexted 34:57

1M ago34:57

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On the DSPN, fill-in host Lachlan Waugh (picking up the slack while ol' Devlin laps it up on holiday) is joined by Sky Sport rugby commentator Tony Johnson for a deep dive into the final round of Super Rugby Pacific for 2025, and a look ahead to the finals series. Lachie and Tony rate each top-six contender’s title chances, unpack the Blues' form o…

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Lab Notes: How microscopic algae can devastate ocean life 13:34

1M ago13:34

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A couple of months ago, a killer started mobilising off the South Australian shore — one that would wipe out marine life, make surfers feel sick, and smother picturesque beaches in thick foam. The culprit? A bloom of tiny organisms called microalgae. We can't see them with the naked eye, but in big enough numbers, they can devastate ecosystems. So …

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Black white and green 54:36

1M ago54:36

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People have been in the Australian wilderness for generations. But can people be considered part of the natural landscape or will they always have an impact?By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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'Give the Highlanders a Chance!' - Super Rugby Pacific Preview, Warriors vs Rabbitohs, Broncos Bounce back? | What Has More Chance 16:53

1M ago16:53

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Buckle up, sports fan - DSPN host Martin Devlin and young producer Lachlan Waugh are back, laying a game off What Has More Chance Of Happening. Marty and Lachie debate which Super Rugby Pacific underdog might pull off a miracle (spoiler: probably not the Waratahs), they dish out NRL odds like seasoned bookies, and argue over who's got the better ch…

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'They've Earned it' - Clinton Toopi raves about Warriors' NRL Season, & Reviews Queensland's Clunky Performance in State of Origin Opener 11:29

1M ago11:29

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On the DSPN, Martin Devlin yarns with Clinton Toopi, the former Warriors and Kiwis centre, who dives into everything from State of Origin game one to Warriors' hopes for the 2025 NRL season. Toopi dishes on Queensland’s “clunky” misfires, NSW’s swagger, and why Origin ain't for the faint-hearted - or slow-reacting edge defenders. He also raves abou…

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Clinton Toopi, State of Origin, NZ Warriors, Greg Martin, Miles Davis | 29 May 38:57

1M ago38:57

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Welcome to episode 93 of the DSPN - Devlin Sports Podcast Network... Former Warriors and Kiwis centre Clinton Toopi joins Marty on the podcast to review State of Origin game one in Brisbane, which New South Wales won comfortably 18-6. Clinton also casts his eye over the Warriors' 2025 NRL season, and talks about what he's up to now on the Gold Coas…

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'They’re NOT Back Yet!' – Murray Mexted Questions Crusaders, Backs Hurricanes to Strike Big | Super Rugby 2025 18:42

1M ago18:42

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Former All Black Murray Mexted joins Martin Devlin on the DSPN, for a lively, no-holds-barred Super Rugby Pacific chat, mixing sharp analysis with classic Mexted humour. Murray's all in on the Chiefs, calling their unity under soon-to-depart coach Clayton McMillan “commendable,” and reckons the Hurricanes are peaking at just the right time with str…

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'Run It Straight? Get Rid of this Health Hazard!' - Marty's Sermon | 28 May 3:45

1M ago3:45

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On the DSPN today, host Martin Devlin delivers a sermon on the rapidly rising game of 'Run it Straight', which you can call a sport at an absolute stretch. The game essentially takes the thunderous hit ups seen from kick-offs in rugby league, and uses those as the focal point of entertainment. Debate has sparked around its safety, especially with t…

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Tony Kemp: Warriors' 'Deserved the Win', Panthers & Bulldogs lose, State of Origin | 2025 NRL Season 19:49

1M ago19:49

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Tony Kemp - former Warriors coach, and ex Newcastle Knights and Kiwis player - is back on the DSPN alongside host Martin Devlin, to recap all the action from NRL round 12. It was a shortened round due to State of Origin, but featured a host of upsets. The Warriors fell at home to the Canberra Raiders 16-10 for their first defeat in over a month. Fi…

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Tony Kemp, NRL Glass Half Full, State of Origin, Joel Gould, Matt Gunn | 27 May 1:01:40

1M ago1:01:40

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Welcome to episode 92 of the DSPN - Devlin Sports Podcast Network... Tony Kemp - former Warriors coach, and ex Newcastle Knights and Kiwis player - joins Martin Devlin as he does every week, to review the latest round in the NRL. Kempy and Marty spend much of their time talking about the Warriors' 16-10 loss to the Canberra Raiders, as well as prev…

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Lab Notes: AI that outperforms humans is coming 14:41

1M ago14:41

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If you were impressed by generative AI such as ChatGPT, then artificial general intelligence or AGI promises to really knock your socks off. Over the past couple of decades, tech companies have been racing to build AGI systems that can match or surpass human capabilities across a whole bunch of tasks. So will AGI save the world — or will it spell t…

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'Dynamite!' - Tony Johnson on Chiefs' MASSIVE Win, Hurricanes & Crusaders' Form | Super Rugby 2025 25:02

1M ago25:02

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Tony Johnson - longtime Sky Sport rugby commentator - is back on the DSPN with host Martin Devlin, to review Super Rugby Pacific round 15 for 2025. The weekend was highlighted by the Chiefs' huge victory over Moana Pasifika. Tony and Marty talk about that, after working their way through six quick fire questions. What are the chances Moana Pasifika…

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Tony Johnson, Super Rugby POWER RANKINGS, Mark Watson | 26 May 53:22

1M ago53:22

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Welcome to episode 91 of the DSPN - Devlin Sports Podcast Network... Longtime Sky Sport rugby commentator Tony Johnson is back in studio to review Super Rugby Pacific round 15. Just one more round remains in the regular season, and while five teams look to have secured their finals spots, three are set to battle it our for sixth - Moana Pasifika, t…

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Mary Somerville - Brilliant polymath, scientific genius triumphed against the odds 54:51

1M ago54:51

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She could only read and write from age 10. She reared children and had a first unsupportive husband. But Mary Somerville was able to correct the work of Isaac Newton, help discover Neptune, and write a science book which became a university text.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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