Agendas Only

About Agendas Only

Proudly the world’s most unbiasedly biased unbiased sports pod. All sport, all agendas, all the time from Luka O'Brien, Alex Downes and Arthur Stower. Tune in for top tier analysis, classic stories and to have a chat with mates. New episodes Mondays!

Publisher

Agendas Only

Category

sports

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

12 Dec 2021

Latest episode

23 Mar 2022

Latest episodes

8 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   23 Mar 2022

   Special Sports Recap Part 1 - Shane Warne, NRL Predictions and the Wildest NBA Season on Record?

   Kick off the weekend of sport by joining in with the boys on Agendas Only! Today’s podcast starts on the saddest of notes with a tribute to Shane Warne, Australia’s highest Test wicket taker and national icon after his sudden passing (1:17) - like every sports fan and Australian, it’s tough to think he’s gone and quantify what his legacy was, but hear the boys express purely what he meant to them. Moving on, Luka and Artie recap the PGA Tour Saudi breakaway controversy, with an interesting discussion on the futures of golf and ignominious legend Phil Mickelson (8:59). Speaking of the weekend being upon us, Agendas Only is in a party mood; fierce debate abounds in the Best Party Song draft - excellent inspiration for any of your weekend celebrations (15:32). One group that won’t be partying anytime soon is Australia’s cricketers, with their frustrating first Test draw - and some of the individual performances - causing particular disappointment with the boys (25:00). Footy is finally back, with a full slate of predictions on the ladder, Dally M, biggest dark horses and storylines a captivating listen (31:07) - can Alex convince anyone that the Cowboys won’t receive the Wooden Spoon? A hallmark of Agendas Only is shining a light on excellent athletes who don’t get their recognition; for all those who’ve never heard of David Foster, sit back and allow Alex to take you through what is truly an unbelievable sporting legacy (52:37). Back again for another week, Producer Connor’s “Topic of the Week” takes listeners through a sport they might know, but never with the iconic Agendas Only unbiased analysis provided (57:57). NBA season is heating up, so tune in for the boys breaking down all the potential lead in storylines, playing Buy/Sell/Hold on Pelicans fun, a recent Celtics hot streak and everything in between (1:05:48). Finally, the boys bring in all the favourites you’ll come to love: Bold Opinions (1:27:20) - including an especially controversial one this week from Alex - and Hall of Fame (1:39:25). Hosts: Luka O’Brien, Alex Downes, Arthur Stower Producer: Connor Smith

2. 

   8 Mar 2022

   Pakistan Cricket Preview, NBA Awards Predictions, Super Bowl LVI Washup, NRL Preseason Reaction and a Podcast Petition?!

   Summer is winding down, and as much as we don’t want it to end, the silver lining is a tonne more end of summer sport for the boys to get into on Agendas Only! The end of the summer of cricket is where the boys pick up, with Australia’s dominant win contrasting everyone’s apathy for yet another 5 T20I series before previewing the Pakistan series (1:00). Luka celebrates his Premier League team Chelsea becoming Club World Champions, recapping all the main storylines of the European football (soccer?) calendar (11:49), before Alex reacts to a bumper NRL preseason - his desperation for real footy coming back coming into frame (18:33). NFL season is officially over after a manic Super Bowl LVI; hear all the best analysis on Aaron Donald’s dominance, Kupp’s clutch catches and how the Bengals clutched defeat from the jaws of victory to keep the Super Bowl in LA (20:54). Keeping US sport in frame, it’s only right the boys debate the craziest NBA season - allstar snubs (26:55), Zion discussions (35:09), whether the Celtics are real (37:40) and predicting the entire slate of awards (42:42). A passionate DPOY debate (55:49) is a true highlight, with Luka and Artie getting into whether a surprise contender can win it all. Producer Connor lights it up once again with a particularly dynamic “Topic of the Week” (1:03:09), before Arthur’s impassioned plea to listeners to sign a petition close to all those on the pod’s (and all those in Brisbane’s) hearts (1:14:15). Finally, the boys bring in all the favourites you’ll come to love: Bold Opinions (1:19:28) and Hall of Fame (1:32:00). Hosts: Luka O’Brien, Alex Downes, Arthur Stower Producer: Connor Smith

3. 

   21 Feb 2022

   NBA Trade Deadline Reaction Special!

   A trade deadline as electric and captivating as the NBA’s only deserves a podcast on the same level - Luka and Artie begin the show discussing Portland’s chaotic deadline, attempting to wrap their head around how the Clippers stole away Norman Powell (1:52). They next look at the Cavaliers and debate if Caris LeVert can be their missing piece - and the quality of Indiana’s return (8:15). A rare moment of pure joy in this season’s Pelicans troubles; Artie lauds GM David Griffin for bringing in CJ McCollum, with praise for his potential cultural and stylistic basketball fit (12:04). The Kings own the trade deadline’s most controversial move with the Haliburton/Sabonis swap; the boys analyse why this move has so much risk for Sacramento, and congratulate Indiana on their refreshed focus (16:52). The boys recap the majority of the other moves (25:19) before a fiery debate on Boston’s huge deadline move - Derrick White (36:14). Finally, the two blockbusters of the deadline are covered - Artie is perplexed by Dallas’s Kristaps Porzingis salary dump (49:20), and Luka slips even further into sad territory contemplating just how much better the 76ers championship odds look like with James Harden (55:14). Artie and Luka end the pod debating winners and losers - projecting what each major dealing team’s future looks like both short and long term (1:01:36). Hosts: Luka O’Brien, Arthur Stower Producer: Connor Smith

4. 

   16 Feb 2022

   The Best of the Break! Aus Open, Tom Brady Retires, NBA Deadline Predictions, NFL Playoffs Recap & NRL Breakout Candidates?

   Your favourite podcast has finally returned from a summer more interrupted than the average NFL game (and that’s saying something)…Luka, Alex and Artie are finally back to deliver the most biased unbiased, bias sports takes on Agendas Only! This special edition pod - while not the most timely - serves as a highlights package of all the boys’ best takes over the summer, so relax and enjoy. As Australians opening the pod, it’s only right the boys start with the Australian Open review (1:20) - lauding Ash Barty, questioning Novak, paying homage to Rafa and allowing Alex to get some Dylan Alcott thoughts off his chest. Even during their break, the refusal to not let summer die has been strong across the pod as they jump into drafting the perfect summer afternoon (10:29). A special place in sporting lore will be reserved for Tom Brady - if this really is the end for the GOAT, hear Patriots’ fan Luka’s sombre tribute to the man who brought so much to New England, reaching heights that may never be reached again (15:36). It’s a different (but just as damaging) kind of sad for Patriots fans when they think about this season, but the NFL Playoffs were electric - Luka, Alex and Artie all debate their favourite moments before Super Bowl LVI (21:25). Looming very large on the horizon is NRL season, with Alex and Artie looking into their crystal ball to predict the best and brightest who’ll break out this season (28:54). Producer Connor trades out the clipboard for a mic in a long awaited “Topic of the Week” (43:17), whilst the boys attempt to predict all the machinations of the NBA trade deadline (54:48) - some right, some wrong, but a captivating listen nonetheless. Finally, the boys bring in all the favourites you’ll come to love: Bold Opinions (1:19:48) and Hall of Fame (1:29:35). Hosts: Luka O’Brien, Alex Downes, Arthur Stower Producer: Connor Smith

5. 

   12 Feb 2022

   Summer of Cricket Wrapup Special

   After a long summer hiatus - government mandated, covid related and tension over killing the Patriots season fuelled - Luka, Alex and Artie have once again returned to deliver the most bias, unbiased, biased sports takes on Agendas Only! Covering all aspects of Australia’s dramatic 4-0 series win is their first prerogative, with rating each victorious Australian’s performance (1:00). Dominant series for the team, but making the case for individual credit and evaluating each player’s future prospects gets fierce; as longtime listeners know, the Cam Green discussion (11:25) is always a strong agenda debate. There’s no debate on this one - hear the boys laud the man with the hottest summer of recent memory in Scott Boland (25:00). Highlights and Headlines (29:58) allow the boys to discuss the best moments of the wider series - the Summer of Head, a Mitch Starc renaissance, if Usman is the future and just how bad this England team were are all talking points. Two very different outlooks post series for Australia and England, but hear the boys take a deep dive into the potential futures of both teams - what changes England must make to rebound from their lowest point (38:02) and how Australia can build on this for their 2022 tours to become the undisputed #1 Test nation again (46:52). Finally, the boys break down the biggest story in world cricket - Justin Langer as Australian coach - first debating his future and potential replacements before the sacking (53:12) and then reacting to the shock news of his “resignation” (1:03:30). Hosts: Luka O’Brien, Alex Downes, Arthur Stower Producer: Connor Smith

6. 

   21 Dec 2021

   Gabba Test Player Ratings, Pelicans Therapy & Best Things About Summer?

   Celebrate Christmas week with another bumper episode of Agendas Only! The boys are back covering the first 3 days of the Adelaide Day/Night Test and the unbelievable story of Pat Cummins being ruled out as a close contact (1:00). Talking about unbelievable stories, Luka gives the boys the lowdown on the Jaguars NFL craziness and how Urban Meyer was fired after a mere 14 weeks (13:02). All 3 marvel in Steph Curry’s greatness in breaking the 3 point record last week, extending a formal podcast invitation (18:56), before debating their top 3 things about summer (22:19). Celebrations are in order for the boys after Australia’s thumping Gabba Test win, but not without rating of both sides performances and debating how England got to this low a point so early in the series (27:45). Producer Connor lightens it up in his new segment “Topic of the Week” (50:37), helping the pod become extreme ironing experts in under 7 minutes. Alex and Luka help Artie let it all out in the inaugural edition of Pelicans Therapy, where they break down how a season of so much hope for the Bayou’s NBA team has completely fallen apart and could get far worse (57:13). Finally, the boys bring in all the favourites you’ll come to love: Bold Opinions (1:17:48), Hall of Fame (1:26:14) and Best Bets (1:29:54). Hosts: Luka O’Brien, Alex Downes, Arthur Stower Producer: Connor Smith

7. 

   13 Dec 2021

   Cam Green Drop Zone, Best Olympic Sports & Time to Open the NRL Books?

   Luka, Alex and Artie are live for the maiden podcast of Agendas Only! The boys start with a totally unbiased recap of the Gabba Test, days 1-3 (1:00), into a chat about the perfect cricket watching experience - has Warney finally driven them to watch 7? Speaking of Warney, we know his opinion on it, but hear the boys debate whether Hobart is the best venue for the 5th Test or if it even matters (11:51). Fellow bowler Arthur is adamant that Ajaz Patel got robbed of MOTM for his 10 wicket haul and sticks up for his guy (14:07); meanwhile, Patriots fan Luka revels in a Coach Belichick masterclass over Artie and Alex’s Bills (17:02). Perhaps still a bit dusty from the weekend, they all discuss the top 5 drunk foods, with plenty of controversy (20:05). Some call him the bravest man in cricket for daring to even bring up the topic - hear Luka prompt a deep dive into why Cam Green hasn’t been worth the hype for a while and is actually entering the drop zone after his miserable Gabba golden duck (29:23). Artie takes a break from heavy sports analysis to bring a lighter touch in considering the best Olympic Sports (44:21), before Alex delves into whether opening the books for NRL clubs would lead to a better league or a step too far (53:28). Finally, the boys bring in all the favourites you’ll come to love: Unpopular Opinions (1:05:14), Hall of Fame (1:10:11) and Podcast Picks (1:15:18). Hosts: Luka O’Brien, Alex Downes, Arthur Stower Producer: Connor Smith

8. 

   12 Dec 2021

   Agenda Theme

   "This is the world's best theme music, ever" - a completely unbiased take from music critics, and also coincidentally podcast hosts, Luka, Alex and Artie.

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