Sportscafe

We’ve got five episodes left, so we had to bring in a big guest - Aussie cricket legend Adam Gilchrist joins us to explain why Aussies are so cocky compared to Kiwis, playing with Shane Warne and more! Leigh talks us through his haircare regime and Marc breaks down the intricacies of tequila and mezcal. About The Show: Ric Salizzo, Marc Ellis and Leigh Hart catch up to (uniquely) discuss sporting issues of the day, create havoc, welcome in special guests; and find time to look back with insight, and lay blame for moments from the popular Sports Cafe TV show. Follow: Ric Salizzo Marc Ellis LeighHart Sportscafe iHeartRadio NZ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With six episodes left, Ric’s got some apologies to make… And Leigh’s got the instrumental to match. We recruit Kieran Read to talk us through the All Blacks’ Bledisloe Cup performance, Marc tells us about his wild America’s Cup interactions with Trevor Mallard, and Hamish Kerr tells us about jumping over Steven Adams with Macca on his head. About The Show: Ric Salizzo, Marc Ellis and Leigh Hart catch up to (uniquely) discuss sporting issues of the day, create havoc, welcome in special guests; and find time to look back with insight, and lay blame for moments from the popular Sports Cafe TV show. Follow: Ric Salizzo Marc Ellis LeighHart Sportscafe iHeartRadio NZ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

George Bower joins us to take us behind the scenes of the All Blacks camp, we ask him to sing a song for us and he does not disappoint! Marc tells us about the time he was given a live pig for his 21st birthday and Lana loses it over aliens… We look back at the Human Cannonball’s record-breaking attempt and more classic throwbacks. About The Show: Ric Salizzo, Marc Ellis and Leigh Hart catch up to (uniquely) discuss sporting issues of the day, create havoc, welcome in special guests; and find time to look back with insight, and lay blame for moments from the popular Sports Cafe TV show. Follow: Ric Salizzo Marc Ellis LeighHart Sportscafe iHeartRadio NZ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After getting kicked out of Invercargill last week, we’re in a brand new studio - and Graeme Hill rejoins the show to help us host an interview with Marc. Stacey Waaka calls in to discuss her Gold Medal at Paris, her NRLW season and shock injury. We cover the origins of Speedo Cops with Leigh and much more of the usual Sportscafe chaos. About The Show: Ric Salizzo, Marc Ellis and Leigh Hart catch up to (uniquely) discuss sporting issues of the day, create havoc, welcome in special guests; and find time to look back with insight, and lay blame for moments from the popular Sports Cafe TV show. Follow: Ric Salizzo Marc Ellis LeighHart Sportscafe iHeartRadio NZ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marc and Ric get into a heated argument that sees Macca storm out of our new studio. Eric Rush dials in to recap the All Blacks vs. Springboks and offer his expert analysis. David Nyika joins us in the studio and can't believe the chaos that takes place. About The Show: Ric Salizzo, Marc Ellis and Leigh Hart catch up to (uniquely) discuss sporting issues of the day, create havoc, welcome in special guests; and find time to look back with insight, and lay blame for moments from the popular Sports Cafe TV show. Follow: Ric Salizzo Marc Ellis LeighHart Sportscafe iHeartRadio NZ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Zinzan Brooke is on the line for a recap of the All Blacks vs. Springboks - can we overcome our technical difficulties? Kai Kara-France joins us to talk about his UFC journey, the time he ran into his childhood bully, and he shares his advice for how to cut 10kg in 12 weeks. We re-visit classic Sportscafe moments like Marc’s cheese rolling victory, his parallel parking competition with Zinny, and more. About The Show: Ric Salizzo, Marc Ellis and Leigh Hart catch up to (uniquely) discuss sporting issues of the day, create havoc, welcome in special guests; and find time to look back with insight, and lay blame for moments from the popular Sports Cafe TV show. Follow: Ric Salizzo Marc Ellis LeighHart Sportscafe iHeartRadio NZ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joseph Parker joins us to discuss his altercation with Mike Tyson in Saudi Arabia and why he’s still his GOAT. Olympic gold medalist Finn Butcher brings us his hardware from Paris and teaches us the ins and outs of canoe racing. Marc reveals his favourite-ever guest from Sportscafe and shares his craziest tree climbing party stories - as well as the usual chaos and antics. About The Show: Ric Salizzo, Marc Ellis and Leigh Hart catch up to (uniquely) discuss sporting issues of the day, create havoc, welcome in special guests; and find time to look back with insight, and lay blame for moments from the popular Sports Cafe TV show. Follow: Ric Salizzo Marc Ellis LeighHart Sportscafe iHeartRadio NZ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, we’re exploring the sport of Power Slap, and we’re joined by one of the rising stars of the game, Delvin Hamlett aka Kuntry Hoodlum to teach us all about it. The boys and Lana come up with ideas for new sports including fish, Ric shares a story about Rugby New York’s hoodie giveaway that derails the show - and all the usual Sports Cafe chaos. About The Show: Ric Salizzo, Marc Ellis and Leigh Hart catch up to (uniquely) discuss sporting issues of the day, create havoc, welcome in special guests; and find time to look back with insight, and lay blame for moments from the popular Sports Cafe TV show. Follow: Ric Salizzo Marc Ellis LeighHart Sportscafe iHeartRadio NZ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s the long-awaited return of Eric Rush to the show, Marc and Leigh return from Europe and we’re joined in studio by Lana Coc-Kroft. We cover the end of the Olympics and talk to Argentinian rugby legend Juan Leguizamon to recap the Puma’s victory over the All Blacks last weekend. About The Show: Ric Salizzo, Marc Ellis and Leigh Hart catch up to (uniquely) discuss sporting issues of the day, create havoc, welcome in special guests; and find time to look back with insight, and lay blame for moments from the popular Sports Cafe TV show. Follow: Ric Salizzo Marc Ellis LeighHart Sportscafe iHeartRadio NZ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michaela Blyde joins us to talk about the Black Ferns Sevens winning Gold in Paris - and why she wasn’t able to join the kick-ons. Blackjack social media star Tim Naki educates us on the world of online gambling, before Marc and Leigh lead him astray. Lana Coc-Kroft dials in from Queenstown to recap the Olympics so far, the Turkish shooter and French Pole Vaulter, and much more chaos as per usual. About The Show: Ric Salizzo, Marc Ellis and Leigh Hart catch up to (uniquely) discuss sporting issues of the day, create havoc, welcome in special guests; and find time to look back with insight, and lay blame for moments from the popular Sports Cafe TV show. Follow: Ric Salizzo Marc Ellis LeighHart Sportscafe iHeartRadio NZ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s the highly anticipated return of Lana Coc-Kroft to Sports Cafe. Ryan Fox joins us from Paris to talk all things Olympics and the best stories from Grant Fox on the golf course. Leigh and Marc call in from Spain to discuss tribes in Africa with ostrich feet, how our swimmers can benefit from webbed hands, and much more. Note: episode recorded prior to Women’s Sevens winning gold. About The Show: Ric Salizzo, Marc Ellis and Leigh Hart catch up to (uniquely) discuss sporting issues of the day, create havoc, welcome in special guests; and find time to look back with insight, and lay blame for moments from the popular Sports Cafe TV show. Follow: Ric Salizzo Marc Ellis LeighHart Sportscafe iHeartRadio NZ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James McOnie joins us to give a shambolic rundown of Paris, we reflect on our favourite moments and Aerobic Oz Style. We react to some classic moments from Sports Cafe, Marc's Team Bulgaria apology, our Jonah Lomu interview and more! About The Show: Ric Salizzo, Marc Ellis and Leigh Hart catch up to (uniquely) discuss sporting issues of the day, create havoc, welcome in special guests; and find time to look back with insight, and lay blame for moments from the popular Sports Cafe TV show. Follow: Ric Salizzo Marc Ellis LeighHart Sportscafe iHeartRadio NZ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Eva The Bulgarian returns to the show to discuss her life post-Sports Cafe and Leigh joins us from Barcelona after celebrating Spain’s win in the Euros and pretending to be Christopher Luxon across Europe. Marc tries his best to derail the podcast by discussing Ric’s denim short shorts, giblets, bizarre dog shows and more. About The Show: Ric Salizzo, Marc Ellis and Leigh Hart catch up to (uniquely) discuss sporting issues of the day, create havoc, welcome in special guests; and find time to look back with insight, and lay blame for moments from the popular Sports Cafe TV show. Follow: Ric Salizzo Marc Ellis LeighHart Sportscafe iHeartRadio NZ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NRL legend Matty Johns joins us to discuss the Warriors 2024 season, the All Blacks test series against England, getting sacked by the Melbourne Storm and his fallout with his brother. We react to Matthew Ridge’s NRL welcome, cat toupees, find out Stephen Perofeta doesn’t know who Marc Ellis is - and more! About The Show: Ric Salizzo, Marc Ellis and Leigh Hart catch up to (uniquely) discuss sporting issues of the day, create havoc, welcome in special guests; and find time to look back with insight, and lay blame for moments from the popular Sports Cafe TV show. Follow: Ric Salizzo Marc Ellis LeighHart Sportscafe iHeartRadio NZ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marc and Aaron settle their negotiation from Episode One with maple syrup and feathers, we talk to Sam Cane about the upcoming All Blacks vs. England test series and look back at Leigh's first time on Sports Cafe as a snail racer. About The Show: Ric Salizzo, Marc Ellis and Leigh Hart catch up to (uniquely) discuss sporting issues of the day, create havoc, welcome in special guests; and find time to look back with insight, and lay blame for moments from the popular Sports Cafe TV show. Follow: Ric Salizzo Marc Ellis LeighHart Sportscafe iHeartRadio NZ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ric Salizzo recruits Marc Ellis, Leigh Hart and Political Correctness Advisor Aaron Ryan for the pilot episode of the SportsCafe-ish Podcast. We go down memory lane and look at some of the greatest moments from SportsCafe, talk Super Rugby, what’s brought the lads joy recently - and much more. Ric Salizzo Marc Ellis LeighHart Sportscafe iHeartRadio NZ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ric Salizzo, Marc Ellis and Leigh Hart catch up to (uniquely) discuss sporting issues of the day, create havoc, welcome in special guests; and find time to look back with insight, and lay blame for moments from the popular Sportscafe TV show. Follow: Ric Salizzo Marc Ellis LeighHart Sportscafe iHeartRadio NZ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.