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Why Ma’a Nonu was one of the biggest pranksters in All Blacks history. 😂#nzrugby #nzsport

June 18, 202400:41
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I remember the m n I remember him asking
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me one day Gilly can you show us how to
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do a chin up we're in a public gym I was
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naive I was young I get up on this bar
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and show him and the boys how to do a
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proper CH I'm into about the third rip
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and then he just pulls my pants down I
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don't know how many people saw it pretty
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embarrassing M you're you're hanging up
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there and and he just laughed I fell for
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that man used used to be a big prankster
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might have been my first year in the
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team we were sitting at an airport
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having some Japanese who will eat all
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that chili powder for 100 bucks we're
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about to get on a long haul flight to
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South Africa he did 400 bucks cash so I
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just was thinking about the money poured
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all this chili powder in my mouth I had
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to try and swallow it and I wasn't
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allowed to drink a glass of water gives
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me $400 so he was probably the biggest
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pranks of that I've dealt with

Podspun Insights

In this episode, listeners are treated to a hilarious and somewhat embarrassing tale from the guest's past, involving a prankster teammate and a public gym incident. The story unfolds with a vivid recounting of a chin-up demonstration that takes a turn for the unexpected when pants are pulled down, leaving the guest hanging in both a literal and figurative sense. The laughter that follows is infectious, showcasing the camaraderie and playful spirit of sports culture. The episode also dives into another wild memory of a challenge involving chili powder, where the guest's determination to earn some quick cash leads to a spicy and unforgettable experience. These anecdotes not only entertain but also highlight the bonds formed through shared laughter and the lighter side of competitive environments.

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This episode stands out for the following:

  • 90
    Funniest
  • 85
    Most unserious (in a good way)
  • 75
    Best overall
  • 70
    Most rewatchable

Episode Highlights

  • The Prankster
    A humorous memory of a teammate's prank involving a chin-up demonstration gone wrong.
    “I don't know how many people saw it, pretty embarrassing.”
    @ 00m 13s
    June 18, 2024
  • Chili Powder Challenge
    A wild challenge where a teammate eats chili powder for cash before a flight.
    “He did 400 bucks cash so I just was thinking about the money.”
    @ 00m 31s
    June 18, 2024

Episode Quotes

Key Moments

  • Embarrassing Prank00:13
  • Chili Powder Bet00:31