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Talk Nelson Local interviews from the Nelson Tasman Region in New Zealand covering News, Sport, Business, Lifest

04/06/2026

🎙️🏉⚽🏏 THE COUCH CREW SPORTS SHOW IS OUT NOW! 🏑🏀🏐

Join Chris Butler and Ryan "Skippy" Stewart as they catch up with special guest Brendan Hodgson, who shares stories from a lifetime involved in football, cricket and bowls across the Nelson region. 🙌

This week's show also covers:
🏑 Local Hockey
🏀 Nelson Giants
🏐 Netball
🏉 Tasman Club Rugby & 1st XV Rugby
⚽ Chatham Cup, Southern League & Local Football
🏆 Super Rugby Pacific Finals
🇳🇿 All Whites World Cup preparations
🏏 New Zealand's First Test at Lord's against England

It's another packed episode featuring the latest local, national and international sporting action.

A huge thank you to our sponsors NBS and our hosts at The Turf Hotel for their ongoing support of The Couch Crew Sports Show. 👏🍻

🎧 Listen now on Spotify, YouTube and across the NBS Talk Nelson platforms. https://www.thebroadcaststudio.co.nz/nbs-talk-nelson/latest-podcasts

29/05/2026

🎙️🏆 THE COUCH CREW SPORTS SHOW PODCAST – NEW EPISODE OUT NOW! 🏆🎙️

This week, Chris Butler and Ryan “Skippy” Stewart are joined by Ani-Marie Waitai, General Manager of the Nelson Netball Centre for a great discussion on community netball, player development pathways, coaching, officiating, participation growth, and the future of the game across the Nelson region.

Plus, we wrap up all the latest action from:
🏉 Tasman Community Rugby
⚽ Nelson Bays Football
🏑 Hockey Nelson
🏀 NBS Nelson Giants
🏐 Nelson Netball Centre
🏆 Chatham Cup & Kate Sheppard Cup
🏉 Super Rugby Pacific
⚽ A-League Grand Final
🏎️ Formula One
🏉 NRL & State of Origin

A massive thank you to our sponsors The Turf Hotel and NBS for their continued support of local sport and The Couch Crew Sports Show Podcast.

🎧 Listen now:
https://www.thebroadcaststudio.co.nz/nbs-talk-nelson

21/05/2026

🎙️⚽🏉 NEW EPISODE OUT NOW – The Couch Crew Sports Show Podcast! 🏀🏑

This week, Chris Butler and Ryan “Skippy” Stewart are joined by special guest John Brydon — President of FC Nelson and one of Nelson’s most well-known sporting personalities. 🙌

The team chats with John about:
⚽ His football journey
🥅 His National League days playing in goal
🏉 His involvement with Nelson Rugby Football Club
⚽ His leadership role with FC Nelson
👏 And his long-standing contribution to local sport in the region

Plus, the show covers:
🏉 Tasman Community Rugby
⚽ Nelson Bays Football
🏑 Hockey Nelson
🏐 Nelson Netball Centrell
🏀 NBS Nelson Giants
🔥 Super Rugby Pacific
🏆 A-League Finals
🇬🇧 Premier League updates
🌍 And sporting headlines from around the region and around the world!

A massive thank you to our sponsors NBS and The Turf Hotel for their continued support of local sport and The Couch Crew Sports Show Podcast ❤️

🎧 Watch and listen to all episodes here:
https://www.thebroadcaststudio.co.nz/nbs-talk-nelson/latest-podcasts

15/05/2026

🎙️⚽🏉 NEW EPISODE OUT NOW! 🏀🏑🏐

This week Chris Butler & Ryan “Skippy” Stewart wrap all the latest from local sport including rugby, football, hockey, netball, basketball, Super Rugby Pacific, A-League finals, Premier League, and world sporting headlines. 🌍🔥

Big thanks to 🍻 The Turf Hotel for hosting us each week and 🟡 NBS for proudly supporting local sport and The Couch Crew Sports Show Podcast.

Tasman Community Rugby Nelson Bays Football Hockey Nelson Nelson Netball Centre NBS Nelson Giants

🎧To listen to more visit https://www.thebroadcaststudio.co.nz/nbs-talk-nelson

08/05/2026

🎙️ The Couch Crew Sports Show Podcast returns with another packed episode hosted by Chris Butler and Ryan “Skippy” Stewart, featuring special guest Ryan Clements, Regional Development Manager for Hockey Nelson Nelson Hockey Association Incorporated. 🏑

This week the team covers:
🏉 Tasman Community Rugby
🏀 NBS Nelson Giants
⚽ Nelson Bays Football from local leagues to the Premier League
🏐 Nelson Netball Centre
🏒 Hockey Nelson
🌍 International sporting headlines
🔥 Super Rugby Pacific, A-League & more

A huge thanks to The Turf Hotel for hosting the show and to NBS for their continued support of the podcast.

Listen now:
https://www.thebroadcaststudio.co.nz/nbs-talk-nelson

01/05/2026

🎙️🔥 THE COUCH CREW SPORTS SHOW – EPISODE 2 🔥🎙️

Chris Butler is holding it down this week with a special guest appearance from Mike Fitchett — former NBS Nelson Giants player, Tall Black, and now Head Coach & GM of the Giants. 🏀
Mike joins the show to talk through his journey from player to coach, his time on the international stage, and what’s ahead for the Nelson Giants this season. 💥

Across the show, we cover:
🏉 Local rugby & Super Rugby updates
⚽ Football results, fixtures & Southern League action
🏀 Nelson Giants recap & upcoming clash
🏑 Hockey & netball roundups
🌍 Plus the latest on the NBA Playoffs

Big thanks to our sponsors The Turf Hotel 🍻 and NBS for their support 🙌

🎧 Listen now: https://www.thebroadcaststudio.co.nz/nbs-talk-nelson

23/04/2026

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23/04/2026

🏆🎙️ The Couch Crew Sports Show Podcast is back!

The Couch Crew Sports Show Podcast returns with another packed episode, hosted by Chris Butler and Ryan “Skippy” Stewart. This week the team is joined by special guest Sam Dempster from the Nelson Giants, discussing his basketball journey, recent performances, and what’s ahead for the season.

Across the show, the team delivers a full wrap of local and international sport, including Nelson Giants results and fixtures, Tasman club rugby updates, Super Rugby Pacific action, and a comprehensive football roundup from the Local and Southern Leagues through to the Premier League. The episode also covers the latest NBA playoff action.

🎧 Listen now:
https://www.thebroadcaststudio.co.nz/nbs-talk-nelson

🙌 Brought to you by The Turf Hotel and proudly supported by NBS.

18/04/2026

🎙️ Talk of the Town – New Episode Out Now!

In this episode, Nelson Mayor Nick Smith dives into the current state of inner city development, how the new council is settling in as he begins his second term, and the key lessons he’s taken from his first term in office.

We also cover the progress of the Bridge to Better development, what’s ahead for Nelson’s city centre, and how the current economic climate is shaping planning and recovery efforts. 🏗️📈

Brought to you by Uniquely Nelson, hosted by Chris Butler alongside Uniquely Nelson Manager Simon Duffy.

🎧 Tune in now and stay in the loop with what’s happening in our city!

17/04/2026

🏉🎙️ INTRODUCING… THE COUCH CREW! 🎙️⚽

The inaugural show of The Couch Crew Sports Show Podcast is here! 🔥

Hosted by Chris Butler & Ryan Stewart, we’re kicking things off with a stacked first episode covering:
⚽ Football
🏉 Rugby
🏀 NBS Nelson Giants
🌍 World sporting headlines

👉 Tune in now:
https://www.thebroadcaststudio.co.nz/nbs-talk-nelson

Massive thanks to our sponsors 🙌
💙 NBS
🍺 The Turf Hotel

Let’s go… this is just the beginning 💥

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