Show overview
Mad Monday has been publishing since 2021, and across the 5 years since has built a catalogue of 248 episodes, alongside 27 trailers or bonus episodes. That works out to roughly 140 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a weekly cadence, with the show now in its 11th season.
Episodes typically run thirty-five to sixty minutes — most land between 24 min and 43 min — though episode length varies meaningfully from one episode to the next. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-US-language Sports show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 3 days ago, with 12 episodes already out so far this year. The busiest year was 2023, with 58 episodes published. Published by NZME.
From the publisher
The Alternative Commentary Collective presents… Mad Monday – Your #1 NRL Podcast featuring Ben Hurley, Dai Henwood, Chris Key & Manaia Stewart!Brought to you by Four 'N Twenty Pies! The ACC - The Alternative Commentary Collective.
Latest Episodes
View all 248 episodes"Nathan Cleary To The Wahs Confirmed"
"Smoked Eel And A S**t Storm"
"Could Magic Round Work In Christchurch?"
"All Rise For The Pakastani Prince"
"We F**ked Them Up"
"Heads Must Roll"
"Keep Calm & Carry On Blaming Grim Lane"
On this episode of Mad Monday, Izaak Selesele joins Manaia Stewart to rake over the coals of the Wahs' shock loss at home to the Tigers (00:00)... They get into whose to blame (and there are many) and why it's mostly Grim Lane's fault.WATCH THE FULL EPISODE ON YOUTUBE HERE!Then, they preview this weekend's game against the Sharks at Shark Park (11:40) with the Warriors looking for a big bounce-back performance. They also get into all the other major NRL talking points, including Phoenix Crossland getting turned into a ham sandwich, Kieran Foran being named interim coach of Manly, and Jamayne Isaako is heading to the Storm (15:10)...Plus, a very important Super Coach update (22:40)! Brought to you by Four'N Twenty!Follow The ACC on Instagram or Facebook or TikTok Subscribe to The Mad Monday Podcast now on iHeartRadio, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts! iHeartRadio Apple Spotify YouTube THANKS MATE! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
"Has Mike Hosking Cursed The Wahs"
On this episode of Mad Monday, Izaak Selesele & Manaia Stewart are joined from across the ditch by Sydney Rugby League Correspondent Joel Harrison, aka The Notorious Pantsman, to review the Wahs pounding the Knights in Newcastle (00:00)! WATCH THE FULL EPISODE ON YOUTUBE HERE!They also get into other NRL talking points, including how the Eels are going (12:00), and Joel breaks some massive Payne Haas injury news... Plus, they preview the Wahs Round 4 clash with the stinky Tigers at Go Hard Mt Smart Stadium (15:50) and a quick Super Coach update (21:55)! Brought to you by Four'N Twenty!Follow The ACC on Instagram or Facebook or TikTok Subscribe to The Mad Monday Podcast now on iHeartRadio, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts! iHeartRadio Apple Spotify YouTube THANKS MATE! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
"A Moment The Game Will Never Forget"
On this episode of Mad Monday, Izaak Selesele and Manaia Stewart are joined by Australian Correspondent Joel Harrison, aka The Nortorious Pantsman, to debate whether it's too early to say it yet (00:00)...WATCH THE FULL EPISODE ON YOUTUBE HERE!Then they get into the ABSOLUTE SCENES at Allianz Stadium on Friday night after Alex Johnston broke the all-time NRL Try scoring record, and the Pantsman was there on the field (14:00)!Plus, they preview the Wahs' next game against the Knights this weekend, can they keep the streak going (25:05)?Brought to you by Four'N Twenty!Follow The ACC on Instagram or Facebook or TikTok Subscribe to The Mad Monday Podcast now on iHeartRadio, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts! iHeartRadio Apple Spotify YouTube THANKS MATE! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
"Everybody Hates Teddy!"
On this episode of Mad Monday, Izaak Selesele joins Manaia Stewart to review the Wahs' choking of the Chooks at Go Hard Stadium to kick off the season (00:00)!WATCH THE FULL EPISODE ON OUR YOUTUBE HERE!They also get into the other talking points of Round 1, including how bad the Eels are (07:00) and discuss all the rumours and speculation around possible player movement (09:15). Plus, they preview the Wahs Round 2 clash with the Raiders (13:20) and a quick Super Coach update (18:55)! Brought to you by Four'N Twenty!Follow The ACC on Instagram or Facebook or TikTok Subscribe to The Mad Monday Podcast now on iHeartRadio, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts! iHeartRadio Apple Spotify YouTube THANKS MATE! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
"2026 Hot Takes & Warriors Predictions"
On this episode of Mad Monday, Izaak Selesele and Manaia Stewart are joined by Australian Correspondent Joel Harrison, aka The Nortorious Pantsman, to review the NRL season kicking off in Vegas (07:05). WATCH THE FULL EPISODE ON OUR YOUTUBE HERE!Then they get into what the Aussie media is saying about the Warriors' chances for this season (13:15), and lay out their best 2026 hot takes and way too early predictions (16:45)....Plus, they preview the Wahs' opening game of the season against the Roosters this Friday night at Compassionate Grounds (27:00)! Brought to you by Four'N Twenty!Follow The ACC on Instagram or Facebook or TikTok Subscribe to The Mad Monday Podcast now on iHeartRadio, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts! iHeartRadio Apple Spotify YouTube THANKS MATE! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
"Release The V'landys Files"
On this episode of Mad Monday, Izaak Selesele joins Manaia Stewart tee up another season of rugba league! The fellas discuss the sad news for Wahs fans of Mana Mitch heading back over the ditch (01:00) and name the ultimate "Compassionate Grounds" side (06:20).WATCH THE FULL EPISODE ON OUR YOUTUBE HERE!Then they get into Eels star Isaiah Iongi is in hot water about some questionable images that have surfaced (07:50)...Plus, they preview the opening round of the NRL in Vegas (12:45) and a very important Super Coach update (18:40)! Brought to you by Four'N Twenty!Follow The ACC on Instagram or Facebook or TikTok Subscribe to The Mad Monday Podcast now on iHeartRadio, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts! iHeartRadio Apple Spotify YouTube THANKS MATE! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
"Blast From The Past - Ep Two: '85 Kiwis Vs Kangaroos"
Step back to July 7, 1985, Carlaw Park... a mud-soaked cauldron where New Zealand’s rugby league pride clashed with the might of the Australians. In the latest episode of Kärcher’s “Blast from the Past,” hosts ACC Head G Lane, Dai Henwood, and Dylan Cleaver relive a series that was anything but a dead rubber. The Aussies may have led the series 2-0, but the third test became a defining moment in the Trans-Tasman rivalry. The buildup was electric: fierce clashes, controversial coaching decisions, and a notorious brawl between Kevin Tamati and Graham Dowling set the tone. The Kiwis, still reeling from a heartbreaking loss in the second test, found themselves rejuvenated by a surprise show of public support orchestrated by coach Graham Lowe. Meanwhile, the Australian camp was in turmoil, divided by state rivalries and coach Terry Fearnley’s contentious team selections. What unfolded was historic. The Kiwis dominated, shutting out the Kangaroos 18-0, the first time Australia had been held scoreless since the 1950s. Heroes emerged, legends were born, and the victory marked a turning point for New Zealand players seeking opportunities across the Tasman. Find out how a walk down Queen Street changed the Kiwis’ fate... Blast From The Past is brought to you by the legends at Kärcher! Follow The ACC on Instagram or Facebook or TikTok Subscribe to The Mad Monday Podcast now on iHeartRadio, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts! iHeartRadio Apple Spotify YouTube THANKS MATE! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
"The Toilet Water King"
On this episode of Mad Monday, Chris Key joins Dai Henwood to review the NRL Grand Final and Dai shares what happened in the hotel he was staying in post the Broncos win (00:00)...Plus, they chat about the championship season from the Warriors NSW Cup team (19:40)...Brought to you by Four'N Twenty!Follow The ACC on Instagram or Facebook or TikTok Subscribe to The Mad Monday Podcast now on iHeartRadio, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts! iHeartRadio Apple Spotify YouTube THANKS MATE! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
"Reece Walsh's Dickery"
On this episode of Mad Monday, Chris Key joins Manaia Stewart to review two NRL Prelim Finals (05:20), plus make their picks for the Dally M Team of the Year (23:30).WATCH THE FULL EPISODE ON OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL HERE!Finally, they make their predictions for the NRL Grand Final (39:50)...Brought to you by Four'N Twenty!Follow The ACC on Instagram or Facebook or TikTok Subscribe to The Mad Monday Podcast now on iHeartRadio, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts! iHeartRadio Apple Spotify YouTube THANKS MATE! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
"They're Gonna Do It Again Aren't They?!"
On this episode of Mad Monday, Izaak Selesele joins Manaia Stewart to review the Raiders' season coming to an end at the hands of the Sharks (00:40), and the Panthers mauling the Bulldogs (06:40).WATCH THE FULL EPISODE ON OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL HERE!They then make their predictions of which teams will make the NRL Grand Final (16:35)...Brought to you by Four'N Twenty!Follow The ACC on Instagram or Facebook or TikTok Subscribe to The Mad Monday Podcast now on iHeartRadio, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts! iHeartRadio Apple Spotify YouTube THANKS MATE! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
"Hindy Hates The Wahs"
On this episode of Mad Monday, Izaak Selesele joins Manaia Stewart to rake over the coals of the Warriors' Playoff loss to the Panthers (00:00)...They then give their grades for the Wahs season as a whole (05:00) and chat about the end-of-season awards. Was Erin Clark robbed (08:05)?Plus, they discuss the other games of the first weekend of the Playoffs, including the Broncos and Raiders epic and make their picks for this weekend (14:45).Then, the Mad Monday NRL Insider, the Notorious Pantsman Joel Harrison, crashes the episode from over the ditch to chat about the biggest rumours flying around the rugba leegue circles (21:30)....Brought to you by Four'N Twenty!Follow The ACC on Instagram or Facebook or TikTok Subscribe to The Mad Monday Podcast now on iHeartRadio, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts! iHeartRadio Apple Spotify YouTube THANKS MATE! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
"We Need To Stop The Five-Peat"
On this episode of Mad Monday, Manaia Stewart joins Ben Hurley to rake over the coals of the Wahs scoring the fastest Try in NRL history and then losing to the Sea Eagles (00:00)...They get into what went right and what went wrong in the final regular-season game, and whether our lack of mass times velocity will be an issue heading into the Finals. The fellas look ahead to the first Finals weekend and make their predictions of who will make it through, including how the Warriors will go against the Panthers (14:10)...Plus, they announce the winner of the Mad Monday Munters Super Coach competition for 2025 (24:00)!Brought to you by Four'N Twenty!Follow The ACC on Instagram or Facebook or TikTok Subscribe to The Mad Monday Podcast now on iHeartRadio, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts! iHeartRadio Apple Spotify YouTube THANKS MATE! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
"You Don't Need To Drink Out Of The Toilet Bro"
On this episode of Mad Monday, Manaia Stewart joins Dai Henwood to rake over the coals of the Wahs losing the final home game of the regular season (00:00)!Also, they get into whether the Bunker screwed the Warriors again (10:00) before previewing the final game of the season against the Sea Eagles (18:55).The fellas look ahead to all the potential Playoff scenarios and which opponent they would prefer (22:50).Plus, try to figure out why Reece Walsh posted a video of him drinking from his new toilet (29:00)... Finally, Dai Henwood comes flying Off The Back Fence on why the Wahs fans need to stop whinging (34:50)! Brought to you by Four'N Twenty!Follow The ACC on Instagram or Facebook or TikTok Subscribe to The Mad Monday Podcast now on iHeartRadio, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts! iHeartRadio Apple Spotify YouTube THANKS MATE! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
"Game's Gone Soft"
On this episode of Mad Monday, Chris Key joins Ben Hurley to chat about the Wahs finally picking and flicking their bogey team on the GC (00:00)!Also, we're in the Top 4 and locked into a Playoff spot, so why are the vibes not as high as 2023?The fellas look ahead to the final home game of the regular season against the Eels this Friday (15:30) and receive a special message from NZ's #1 Eels fan Izaak Selesele...Plus, how good was Friday Night Footy last week (21:00)?! Finally, all the Buys/Sells/Holds for your SuperCoach team (26:30).Brought to you by Four'N Twenty!Follow The ACC on Instagram or Facebook or TikTok Subscribe to The Mad Monday Podcast now on iHeartRadio, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts! iHeartRadio Apple Spotify YouTube THANKS MATE! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.