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Martin Devlin is a seasoned sports broadcaster in New Zealand, famous for his high-energy, no-nonsense style on both radio and TV. He’s covered everything from the FIFA World Cup to the Rugby World Cup and is known for his passion for the game. Now, he’s about to take things up a notch by launching the DSPN—The Devlin Sports Podcast Network. DSPN promises to be a wild ride through the sports world, packed with Devlin’s signature energy, bold takes, and insider insights. Get ready for sports ...
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August 5, 2025: Divine Ugochukwu joins the show to talk about what it’s like playing point at MSU, defending under Tom Izzo, and yoga. Are you looking for collegiate apparel including Spartan gear? There’s only one place we recommend you go to get your MSU T-shirts, hoodies, sweatshirts — Nudge Printing (https://www.nudgeprinting.com) Nudge is owne…
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Martin Devlin chats with cricket expert Rahul Patil on the DSPN, following an unforgettable fifth and final England vs India cricket test at The Oval, which was won by the visitors by six runs. Rahul calls the final 56 minutes of day five “worth every cent,” praising the intensity and resilience shown by both teams. He highlights India’s remarkable…
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On the DSPN, Martin Devlin chats with Tony Johnson about the British & Irish Lions 2-1 series win over Wallabies. TJ praises Australia's bounce back and performance in the third test, and feels this series was an opportunity that went begging, as the Lions were most certainly beatable. He questions the hype around this Lions squad, contrasting it w…
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Former Warriors coach and Kiwis representative Tony Kemp joins Martin Devlin on the DSPN, for BLT - Big League Tuesday! Together the pair work through the Warriors' 20-18 NRL loss to the Dolphins in Auckland, the club's overall top four hopes and the hit they have taken. Kempy believes the top four dream is gone, especially when considering the for…
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On the DSPN today, Martin Devlin firstly delivers a sermon on the All Blacks and whether or not they could beat the 2025 British & Irish Lions, who just beat the Wallabies in a three-test series. Marty reckons this Lions side is overhyped and not as good as ones of the past. Then, Marty is joined by Twizel's favourite Australian Matt Gunn, for a ga…
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John Day welcomes newly named All Black Simon Parker onto Day In The Life. Parker's rugby dream just got real - the towering 6’6” loose forward has earned a maiden call-up for the Rugby Championship, and a good chance at making his debut against one of Argentina, South Africa or Australia. He talks to John about how he actually missed coach Scott R…
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All Blacks icon Murray Mexted joins Martin Devlin on the DSPN, for a rugby catch-up after the third and final Wallabies-British & Irish Lions test. Mex doesn't mince his words, saying if the Lions had swept Aussie 3-0, it would’ve been “a bloody disgrace” for Australian rugby. He reckons this Lions side isn’t great and doubts any player would crack…
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Sky Sport rugby commentator Tony Johnson is back on the DSPN with Martin Devlin, recapping the All Blacks squad named for the 2025 Rugby Championship. They unpack the depth and versatility across positions, such as loose forward with seven named including Peter Lakai and potential debutant Simon Parker. Injuries to key players, especially in the fr…
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On the DSPN today, Martin Devlin delivers a sermon on the Wallabies' 22-12 victory over the British & Irish Lions in Sydney - the third dead-rubber test of the series. How much can we read into it? Was this a fair barometer of the Wallabies under coach Joe Schmidt?Then, Marty and young producer Lachlan Waugh debate sports topics aplenty on the Tigh…
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This week on Superhero Slate Spider-man Day gives us Tom Holland in new suits, Teen Titans Gets Pushed Back, Eyes of Wakanda Drops on Disney+ and more! GenCon: Teburu + Sword & Sorcery Interview, Final Destination: Bloodlines, Killer of Killers News Sandman (19:00) Season 2 out on Netflix Bonus episode: Death: The High Cost of Living released Showr…
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Former Wallabies fullback and current Triple M breakfast radio host Greg Martin joins Martin Devlin on the DSPN, as he does every week. After first discussing moving house matters and the opposite sex, Marto delves into the second Wallabies-Lions clash, and shrugs off the late-test controversy, saying Aussies aren’t whiners and that the team showed…
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With the women's Rugby World Cup just around the corner, Black Ferns star winger Ayesha Leti-I'iga joins John Day in Day In The Life on DSPN, going in-depth on the team's preparation, pressure, and plentiful laughs. Leti-I'iga reveals the squad’s focus on connection, their evolving game plan, and why England’s home advantage for the World Cup advan…
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July 31, 2025: Denham Wojcik joined the show to talk about what it’s like to play for his Dad, playing the break with Carr and Fort, and being home for home cooking. Are you looking for collegiate apparel including Spartan gear? There’s only one place we recommend you go to get your MSU T-shirts, hoodies, sweatshirts — Nudge Printing (https://www.n…
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It's Rugby Roundtable time! Martin Devlin, John Day, and Richard “Pod” Turner dive into all things NPC and rugby drama on the DSPN. They kick off with the hot debate -- was that late Wallabies vs British & Irish Lions decision a try or penalty? Then it’s all about provincial pride - Hawke’s Bay's stacked squad, Tasman’s comeback hopes, and who will…
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Former Wallabies coach Michael Cheika joins Martin Devlin on DSPN for an unmissable deep dive into world rugby. Fresh off his return to Australia after coaching Leicester Tigers in the English Premiership, Cheika pulls no punches on: The controversial call in the second Wallabies vs British & Irish Lions Test Why rugby’s grey areas will never go aw…
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July 29, 2025: Trey Fort joined the show to talk about how he ended up at MSU, what he brings to the team, and how he (almost) feels sorry for opposing teams when he’s on the fast break with Carr. Are you looking for collegiate apparel including Spartan gear? There’s only one place we recommend you go to get your MSU T-shirts, hoodies, sweatshirts …
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Martin Devlin and Tony Kemp - the former Warriors coach and Kiwis representative - are back talking Warriors on the DSPN! Together they break down the Wahs’ shock 24-16 loss to the Gold Coast Titans and what it means for the run home. Kempy explains why the Titans’ completion rate and smart kicking game exposed the Warriors, and dives deep into def…
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On the DSPN, Martin Devlin delivers a sermon on the NZ Warriors' surprise 24-16 loss to the Gold Coast Titans in the NRL, casting a little bit of doubt over the Kiwi club's ability to make the top four in 2025. But Marty feels there's no need to panic... just yet.Then, Marty is joined by Matt Gunn from Twizel. Together they play a game of NRL Glass…
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On the DSPN, Martin Devlin chats with legendary scrum coach Mike Cron about his new book Lessons from an All Black Legend, which dives into life inside the All Blacks camp and the mindset behind elite performance. Cron reflects on the current state of the New Zealand national side, the growing gap between Super Rugby and international level, and wh…
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Christy Doran, rugby editor at The Roar in Sydney, joins Martin Devlin on the DSPN, to break down a Wallabies-British & Irish Lions epic overshadowed by that controversial call on 80 minutes. Christy believes, by the letter of the law, it was a penalty against Jac Morgan, and the winning try for the Lions shouldn't have stood. He reflects on the Wa…
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Longtime Sky Sport rugby commentator Tony Johnson joins Martin Devlin to dissect a Wallabies-British & Irish Lions test that had everything - brilliant rugby, controversy, and drama to the final whistle. TJ explains why the last-minute call on a potential illegal cleanout by the Lions was a true 50-50, and why overturning the try would have been mo…
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Martin Devlin kicks the week off on the DSPN delivering a sermon on the Wallabies-British & Irish Lions second test, which was won by the visitors 29-26 in Melbourne. It was an exciting match that also comes with a bit of controversy - namely the 80th-minute series-clinching try by Lions fullback Hugo Keenan. Should the Wallabies have gotten a pena…
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This week on Superhero Slate, we're recapping San Diego Comic-Con 2025, reviewing Fantastic Four First Steps, stepping into the Peacemaker Universes, and more! News SDCC 2025 (1:17) Updates Masters of the Universe (5:55) Teaser trailer with title treatment in various languages June 5, 2026 Predator: Badlands (8:25) Trailer for upcoming movie Featur…
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July 25, 2025: Michigan State landed its first high school recruit for the 2026-27 season with 6’0” point guard Carlos Medlock, Jr. Medlock played his first three years at Wayne Memorial High School where he started all of them. He will be playing his senior year in Missouri at Link Academy. Although Medlock was not heavily recruited last year he h…
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Wallabies legend John Eales joins Martin Devlin on the DSPN for a candid rugby chat, following the first Australia-British & Irish Lions test, and ahead of the second tussle in Melbourne. John and Marty break down Australia’s first-test loss and what needs to change. John stresses the importance of mastering the basics - scrums, lineouts, and reduc…
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Sir Steve Hansen is back on the DSPN! The legendary All Blacks coach weighs in on New Zealand rugby, current coach Scott Robertson and the team's road ahead. He explains why NZ must play to its natural strengths -fast, unstructured, high-skill rugby - and discusses how to outwit South Africa’s bruising “bomb squad". Hansen also vents on World Rugby…
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Martin Devlin and Murray Mexted go deep on the All Blacks’ recent test series win over France on the DSPN, with Mex firing up over “naive” analysis of the French side in the NZ media. He praises the ABs selectors for finally getting it right - highlighting the quality of Beauden and Jordie Barrett, the smart reshuffle of Tupou Vaa’i to blindside, a…
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In the first instalment of Day In The Life on DSPN, former All Black Leicester Fainga’anuku joins John Day for a relaxed chat about life playing in France and his big return to New Zealand rugby. Fresh off nearly two years with Toulon, Fainga’anuku reveals what it was like living the Mediterranean dream, playing alongside legend Ma’a Nonu, and why …
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July 22, 2025: We are joined tonight with our friend Jay Bilas to once again talk about the Spartans and the state of college basketball. Jay weighed in on what he thought about MSU’s season and whether he was surprised. Then we talked a little Big Ten and coaching before hitting the meat of the discussion. Bilas was probably one of the earliest an…
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Welcome to episode 114 of the DSPN - Devlin Sports Podcast Network... John Eales - Wallabies legend and an icon of rugby as a whole - joins the podcast to chat the British & Irish Lions Tour of Australia in 2025. The first test was won by the Lions in what felt like a one-sided affair, can the Aussies bounce back? John answers that and more. Martin…
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Welcome to episode 113 of the DSPN - Devlin Sports Podcast Network... Tony Kemp - former Warriors coach and Kiwis player - is back on the podcast talking about the Wahs dramatic victory over the Newcastle Knights, and Leka Halasima's game-winning try. They also talk about other key results in the NRL. Marty and young producer Lachlan Waugh play a g…
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Longtime Sky Sport rugby commentator Tony Johnson joins Martin Devlin on the DSPN, to beak down the All Blacks' 29-19 win over France in the third and final test in Hamilton, and look at the 3-0 series win for New Zealand as a whole. TJ gives coach Scott Robertson and his players a B grade, praising the rise of lock Fabian Holland and the return of…
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Welcome to episode 112 of the DSPN - Devlin Sports Podcast Network... Sky Sport rugby commentator Tony Johnson is back in studio to talk All Blacks vs France, after New Zealand's 29-19 win in the third test. What can we take out of the series? Do the positives outweigh the negatives for the ABs? Marty and young producer Lachlan Waugh present the Ti…
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This week on Superhero Slate, Marvel announces their X-men Director and we have trailers for Avatar 3, Tron Ares, Mortal Kombat 2, Stranger Things Season 5, and more! GenCon - Booth 1523 - Asmadi Games Mystic Curling Club, which is a dexterity-based magical dice curling game, and Chess Joker, a new Carl Chudyk game adding a pile of crazy action car…
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DSPN producer Lachlan Waugh recaps the All Blacks' 29-19 win over France in Hamilton, in the third and final test of their July series. New Zealand wins 3-0, but as Lachlan says, the third match was far from perfect for the ABs, while France again showed plenty of fight. Website: rova.nz/podcasts/dspn-devlin-sports-podcast-network Instagram: @marti…
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Former Wallabies fullback and Triple M breakfast host Greg Martin joins Martin Devlin on the DSPN, for another wide-ranging, laugh-out-loud chat that swings from moving house chaos to serious rugby truths. Marto unpacks Wallabies concerns ahead of the first British and Irish Lions test - chiefly, their lack of a reliable first five-eighth. He’s bru…
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July 17, 2025: It’s summer which means Moneyball is happening in Lansing. In case you aren’t aware, Moneyball is a free pro-am tournament that runs for two months every summer featuring current MSU players. Moneyball Sportswear sponsors the event at Holt High School which is free to attend. There are only some things to take away from Moneyball. Yo…
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Wallabies legend and 1991 Rugby World Cup-winning captain Nick Farr-Jones joins Martin Devlin on the DSPN, to talk all about the test series against British and Irish Lions kicking off this weekend. Farr-Jones doesn’t mince words - Australia needs this Lions tour badly, both for morale and money. He praises coach Joe Schmidt’s impact and urges the …
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On the DSPN, Martin Devlin and Richard 'Pod' Turner dive into the newly named All Blacks side to take on France, in the third rugby test in Hamilton. It's a heavily changed side for New Zealand, with a distinct Chiefs flavour (no surprises). Pod praises the All Blacks depth being built across the park, especially in the loose forwards and midfield.…
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Welcome to episode 111 of the DSPN - Devlin Sports Podcast Network... Ex All Black Richard 'Pod' Turner is back to dissect the New Zealand team to play France in the third and final rugby test in Hamilton. Pod is a BIG fan of the selections, including Luke Jacobson and Samipeni Finau both starting. Wallabies legend and 1991 Rugby World Cup winner N…
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Philasande Sixaba - sports broadcaster for SuperSport in South Africa - joins Martin Devlin on the DSPN, to talk all things Springbok rugby after their two Italian tests, and with the Rugby Championship fast-approaching. The pair talk South African rugby's bold innovations, growing depth, and Boks assistant Tony Brown’s attacking influence. Sixaba …
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Welcome to episode 110 of the DSPN - Devlin Sports Podcast Network... Former Warriors coach and Kiwis representative Tony Kemp is back in studio after three weeks overseas. Tony and Marty talk extensively about the Warriors' 34-14 win over the Wests Tigers, other NRL clubs and the race for the top eight, rumours Kalyn Ponga wants to switch to rugby…
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Welcome to episode 109 of the DSPN - Devlin Sports Podcast Network... Tony Johnson - longtime rugby commentator for Sky Sport - is back on the show to review the All Blacks' 43-17 win over France in Wellington. The pair are fans of the much improved New Zealand performance, but know there is still room for improvement. TJ and Marty also look at oth…
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This week on Superhero Slate Superman flies into theaters, Avengers Doomsday set photos show up, Street Fighter gets an eclectic cast, and more! Jim Shooter, Julian McMahon News The Running Man (6:00) Trailer for Edgar Wright’s take on Stephen King’s novel Seems more like a modern and book accurate version of the Schwarzenegger film The Odyssey (10…
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DSPN producer Lachlan Waugh reviews the All Blacks' 43-17 win over France in the second rugby test in Wellington. New Zealand ran in six tries to two, in a performance highlighted by their forwards and set piece. Website: rova.nz/podcasts/dspn-devlin-sports-podcast-network Instagram: @martindevlin_dspn TikTok: @martindevlin_dspn YouTube: @DevlinSpo…
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Former All Black, broadcasting icon, and a lover of all things RUGBY! Murray Mexted is back on the DSPN chatting with Martin Devlin, ahead of this weekend's second test against France in Wellington. The pair dive straight into it, sharing memories of Athletic Park and talking issues around refereeing and the TMO at international level. Mex also dis…
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July 10, 2025: There have been a lot of great players who have played under Tom Izzo. In his 30 years as head coach, he has had top recruits who have gone on to play pro and others who were barely recruited who became great. It’s easy to forget the trajectory of some of these greats but ultimately Rod goes over why he thinks they are the best of th…
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Welcome to episode 108 of the DSPN - Devlin Sports Podcast Network... All Blacks assistant coach Jason Ryan joins the podcast for the very first time. He works through the rationale behind changes to the 23 for the second France rugby test, the pursuit of even BETTER set piece play, and how they plan to tackle the tricky weather expected in Welling…
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Welcome to episode 107 of the DSPN - Devlin Sports Podcast Network... Dean Lonergan - former Kiwis representative and Canberra Raider - reviews the NRL season so far with Marty Devlin, with a focus on the Warriors' strong 2025 campaign. Marty and young producer Lachlan gather around the debating table for another edition of the Tight 5, where they …
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Welcome to episode 106 of the DSPN - Devlin Sports Podcast Network... Tony Johnson sits down for an extended chat, first covering off the All Blacks' 31-27 win over France in Dunedin, to begin their 2025 test season. TJ and Marty unpick all the important parts of the performance from New Zealand, as well as extending plenty of praise to a rotated F…
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