The Big League Podcast

About The Big League Podcast

Join rugby league nut and Newstalk ZB sports journalist Nathan Limm and NZ Herald lead league writer Michael Burgess as they jump aboard the Warriors bandwagon, looking at how the Warriors are tracking in the NRL. This new weekly podcast talks to the big names from the Warriors, discusses their performances plus the big issues hitting the headlines. A podcast for the league purist – Nathan and Michael discuss, debate and pontificate about this being the Warriors year. The Big League Podcast, new episode every Wednesday, powered by Newstalk ZB.

Publisher

Newstalk ZB

Category

news · sports

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

6 Mar 2023

Latest episode

5 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

125 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   5 Oct 2026

   Episode 124: NRL grand final review - The Kiwis' winners and worries

   This week on The Big League Podcast, Nathan Limm and Michael Burgess break down the NRL grand final, highlighting the standout Kiwi performances on rugby league's biggest stage. They also discuss the growing concern around Kalyn Ponga, with the Kiwis star facing a potential ban just two weeks out from the Rugby League World Cup. What would his absence mean for New Zealand's chances, and who could step up if he's unavailable? LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information.

2. 

   28 Sept 2026

   Episode 123: Dreams come true for Newcastle

   This week on The Big League Podcast, Nathan Limm and Michael Burgess look back on the incredible Preliminary Final between the Newcastle Knights and Penrith Panthers that saw Newcastle turn their team from Wooden Spooners to Grand Finalists. They also preview the Grand Final in which the Knights will face the Roosters, and discuss how the Warriors did in the TBL's end of season report card. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information.

3. 

   21 Sept 2026

   Episode 122: Ref chaos, Warriors woes and Barnett + Martin speak

   This week on The Big League Podcast, Nathan Limm and Michael Burgess unpack the disaster at Eden Park. The pair debate those controversial referring decisions - and head to the sheds to catch up with Mitch Barnett and Te Maire Martin. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information.

Who has been a guest on The Big League Podcast

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Kevin Campion
• Apii Nicholls
• Brian McLennan
• Beaven Dewar
• Sam Healey

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

7,631,690

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Podcast Authority Score: 51 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

52

Social presence

0

YouTube

93

Engagement

30