Tony Johnson is one of New Zealand’s greatest sports broadcasters of all time.

He has been part of the country’s sports media landscape for decades and, despite being retirement age, is still at the top of his game as the voice of rugby in New Zealand..

We cover some of the Tony Johnson story here. On his first long form podcast ever:

Hosting TV3 News with John Hawkesby when the station launched in the 90s.

Reflections on working with Paul Holmes on his Newstalk ZB breakfast radio show.

His health scare with prostate cancer. And why he has now become an ambassador for men’s health.

Then the commentary stuff: his preparation and perfectionism, the bloopers, his thoughts on Scott Robertson and Leon McDonald and much more.

This episode is packed full of great stories and insights from a great New Zealander who has seen it all, done it all. AND is still doing it all.

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The Voice of NZ Rugby - Tony Johnson on Eden Park, Working with Paul Holmes, Prostate Cancer & More!