The Niche Cast
Sit in with the folks from The Niche Cache for a regular cheeky and mystical geeze at kiwi sporting happenings, from Roger Tuivasa-Sheck’s playmaking to the Wellington Phoenix's backline to Joseph Parker's left jab and Kane Williamson's forward defensive. Bringing the good vibes without the mainstream media bollocks, join The Diggity Doc and The Wildcard on The Niche Cast.
Episodes
Follow The Clues (A-Leagues/RLWC/Breakers)
(00:00) Intro(02:42) National League football(09:13) Jesse Randall, Dalton Wilkins, Katie Kitching(21:07) Phoenix women(33:48) Phoenix men/Auckland FC(01:09:09) White Ferns(01:19:05) Blackcaps(01:27:25) Kiwis & Kiwi Ferns(01:36:37) Tauihi(01:40:56) Carlin Davison & BreakersThis week in the Niche Cache we lead with lots of New Zealand football. Jesse Randell, Dalton Wilkins and Kate Kitchin
Generous Deeds & Cold Counsel (White Ferns/A-Leagues/Tauihi)
(00:00) Generous deeds ft. Rocco Berry, Finn Allen, Wellington Phoenix(35:24) Blackcaps(42:11) White Ferns(01:07:21) Tauihi(01:18:06) Football Ferns/Phoenix women(01:33:33) Phoenix men(01:44:13) Auckland FCThis week in the Niche Cache we ponder some generous deeds with Rocco Berry, Finn Allen and the Wellington Phoenix. Then we check in with Blackcaps as they slowly work towards their T20I series
The Dramas (Blackcaps/All Whites/Breakers)
(00:00) NZ Cricket(37:35) Mindfulness(40:50) Sydney Roosters(01:01:13) Tauihi(01:10:39) NZ Breakers(01:24:58) All Whites(01:34:10) Local footballThis week in the Niche Cache we start by breaking down the New Zealand Cricket dramas that escalated last week with prominent kiwi cricket folks going public with their dissent. We chat through the T20 league structure, good and bad things from NZC and pl
Creek Walkin' (NRL/All Whites/Tauihi/Blackcaps)
(00:00) National League football(05:00) Newcastle Knights(29:14) Mindfulness(31:46) Young legend check in(50:17) Most interesting Blackcaps for T20Is(01:02:45) All Whites(01:15:25) Grace Bartlett, Rebecca Lake & kiwis in A-Leagues(01:23:26) Tauihi(01:30:55) NZ BreakersThis week in the Niche Cache we check with National League football quirks and with Kalyn Ponga, Glenn Phillips and Charlisse L
Hectic, Mayhem, Chaos (Warriors/Breakers/All Whites/Cricket)
(00:00) NZ Warriors vs Knights(49:47) Mindfulness(53:46) NZ Breakers(01:06:08) Stipe Ukich and All Whites(01:14:41) - Wellington Phoenix(01:26:07) White Ferns(01:40:42) Rachin RavindraNZ Warriors finished their 2026 season with lots of bad vibes after the NRL team matched the NRLW team's late season slump. Warriors lost their second NRL Finals game in Auckland in a row with the Eden Park defeat to
The Boogie Teams (Warriors/Breakers/Wellington Phoenix/Blackcaps)
(00:00) NZ Warriors(28:08) Mindfulness(31:35) NZ Breakers(47:02) Wellington Phoenix(01:10:09) Age grade NZ football(01:21:02) Tim Robinson & kiwi cricketThis week in the Niche Cache we chat through the NZ Warriors losing streak in NRLW and their move to Eden Park in NRL Finals vs Knights. Then we preview the NZ Breakers NBL season by chatting through their most important players, style changes
Not The Wobbles (Warriors/Breakers/A-Leagues)
(00:00) NZ Warriors(43:09) Mindfulness(49:35) NZ Breakers(01:07:27) NZ U20 Women's Football(01:15:22) A-Leagues(01:40:09) Domestic football Cup finalsThis week in the Niche Cache we learn about the strange feeling of NZ Warriors confidence as they prepare for finals footy. We chat through their recent wins, depth and versatility as well as comparing them to their Mt Smart homies Auckland FC. Then
At The Circus (Warriors/Wellington Phoenix/Tall Blacks/Blackcaps)
(00:00) Ranfurly Shield(08:42) Tauihi, Phoenix, Warriors women(31:36) Mindfulness(36:17) NZ Warriors(01:06:55) Tall Blacks(01:12:33) Riley Bidois & Phoenix strikers(01:28:37) Tim Payne, Kate Taylor, Jesse Randall(01:38:11) NZ-A cricketThis week in the Niche Cache we check in with Northland's first Ranfurly Shield defence, then how Wellington Phoenix and Tauihi basketball could do what NZ Warri
Don't Serve Them Tea (Warriors/Basketball/Flying Kiwis)
(00:00) Intro/"Greatest Rivalry"(14:18) Chris Wood & Callum McCowatt(30:37) Mindfulness(36:15) NZ Warriors(01:17:50) Tall Ferns & NZ U18 basketball(01:33:34) National League football(01:39:46) Blackcaps overseas & NZ-A CricketThis week in the Niche Cache we check in with Chris Wood and Callum McCowatt before chatting plenty of NZ Warriors after their win vs Rabbitohs. Tall Ferns and th
Empty Space (Warriors/Basketball/Flying Kiwis)
(00:00) Intro(09:05) NZ Warriors(42:02) Mindfulness(46:17) NZ Breakers(59:30) NZ U18 basketball(01:05:34) Cashmere Tech & local football(01:14:18) Flying Kiwis(01:33:00) NZ-A CricketThis week in the Niche Cache we start with a few musical memories before embracing the present moment with NZ Warriors, who continue their reliable consistency through the 2026 NRL season. We weave in a few Dragons
Flimsical (NBL/Warriors/A-League/Cricket)
(00:00) Southland Sharks/NBL(35:40) Mindfulness(39:53) NZ Warriors(01:15:31) Abby Erceg(01:23:58) Callum McCowatt & Other NZ Footballers(01:34:17) NZ-A Cricket & Domestic MoversThis week in the Niche Cache we celebrate Southland Sharks winning the NBL championship with excellent coaching, strong imports and a few impressive kiwis in Sam Timmins, Tobias Cameron and Tukaha Cooper. Then we ro
Winter at the Beach (Warriors/NBL/Football)
(02:01) Steven Adams(06:15) Super Smash rant(12:46) Tim Payne(19:37) Top Shelf/Caru & Brandn Shiraz(27:24) Mindfulness(30:54) NZ Warriors(01:00:17) NBL(01:15:39) Auckland FC Women(01:27:09) Callum McCowatt, Tyler Bindon, Matt Dibley-Dias, Luke Brooke-Smith(01:47:04) CricketThis week in the Niche Cache we quickly roll through some Steven Adams, Tim Payne and Super Smash stuff as well as celebra
Cool Goofy (Warriors/NBL/Football)
(00:00) Commonwealth Games(07:18) NZ Warriors(43:52) Mindfulness(47:16) NBL(56:28) Auckland FC(01:02:15) Wellington Phoenix (01:17:30) Elijah Just & Marko Stamenic(01:26:21) Helena Errington(01:34:45) Future Blackcaps This week in the Niche Cache we start with a quick look at the Commonwealth Games before sliding into NZ Warriors matters. We ponder how the NZ Warriors loss vs Bulldogs fits int
Travelling Circus (Warriors/Blackcaps/NBL/All Whites)
(00:00) Warriors vs Dragons NRL(28:14) Mindfulness(31:06) Charlisse Leger-Walker WNBA(36:04) Flynn Cameron in Summer League(37:46) NBL & Breakers(47:56) NZ Women's U17 Basketball(53:27) Blackcaps in West Indies(01:09:00) Elijah Just to Swansea(01:27:51) Henry Gray to Wellington PhoenixThis week in the Niche Cache we start by breaking down the NZ Warriors vs Dragons Niche Cache derby, then we r
The Voyagers (Blackcaps/Warriors/Kiwi Football/NBL)
(00:00) Blackcaps(07:30) Mindfulness(13:07) NZ Warriors(31:54) Flynn Cameron(35:53) Charlisse Leger-Walker(43:00) NBL(51:21) Alex Paulsen(01:00:55) Luke Brooke-Smith(01:09:44) Auckland FCThis week in the Niche Cache we start with a quick check in of the Blackcaps ODI series vs West Indies where Jayden Lennox continues his slick form. We roll through a few NZ Warriors things ahead of their game vs
Spark & Twinkle (Warriors/Tall Blacks/Blackcaps/A-League)
(00:00) Warriors & NRLW(27:27) Mindfulness(31:38) NRL & Kiwis Halves(46:05) Tall Blacks(52:10) NZ U17s Basketball/Jayden Cecil(01:01:30) Blackcaps ODI squad(01:16:18) Domestic cricket contracts(01:22:42) Wellington Phoenix & Auckland FCThis week in the Niche Cache we start with the New Zealand Warriors win vs Bulldogs in NRLW and the opportunity for them to shake up the sporting scene
Tommy You Skipper (Blackcaps/All Whites/Tall Blacks)
(00:00) Blackcaps(01:06:52) All Whites(01:40:02) Tall Blacks & NZ U17sThis week in the Niche Cache we react to the Blackcaps Test series win and attack it from all angles like a Mitchell Santner run out. Then we debrief New Zealand's FIFA World Cup campaign and finish with a few Aotearoa basketball hot pockets with Tall Blacks in action this weekend, as well as the NZ U17 team. Patreon: https
Vibe Conductors (All Whites/Warriors/Blackcaps)
(00:00) All Whites(18:04) Mindfulness(21:40) Blackcaps(01:02:14) NZ Warriors(01:15:12) Auckland FC(01:31:23) White Ferns (01:38:42) NBLThis week in the Niche Cache we chat through New Zealand's first two games at the FIFA World Cup and then compare similar playing styles for Blackcaps and NZ Warriors. Blackcaps won their second Test vs England with Matt Henry leading an exciting quartet of seamers
The Crater (Blackcaps/All Whites/NBL/Warriors)
(00:00) Blackcaps(38:55) White Ferns(42:34) Mindfulness(45:02) All Whites(01:13:19) Football Ferns(01:19:33) NBL(01:26:26) NZ Warriors/NRLThis week in the Niche Cache we break down a tough weekend for New Zealand vs England in sports. Blackcaps lost their first Test vs England and All Whites lost their World Cup warm up game against England, leaving plenty for us to discuss for both teams. White F
The Glove Smasher (Blackcaps/Warriors/All Whites)
(00:00) Dragons/NZ Warriors(27:20) Mindfulness(31:04) Ben Gold(36:30) NZ NBL(40:00) Charlisse Leger-Walker(47:35) All Whites(01:05:25) BlackcapsThis week in the Niche Cache we check in with a Dragons fan after their first win of the NRL season and reflect on an epic loss for NZ Warriors vs Penrith Panthers. Then we update a bunch of basketball things with Ben Gold joining Tasmania in the Aussie NB
A Very Small Banana Skin (Auckland FC/Warriors/Cricket/NBL)
(00:00) Auckland FC(36:02) Mindfulness(38:16) All Whites(49:09) NZ Warriors(01:07:54) NBL(01:14:35) White Ferns(01:25:47) BlackcapsThis week in the Niche Cache we celebrate Auckland FC's A-League championship and weave in a few World Cup wrinkles, as well as chatting through the left back role for All Whites ahead of the World Cup. Then we discuss the NZ Warriors win vs Dragons and update the week
Underrated/Overlooked (A-League/Warriors/White Ferns/NBL)
(00:00) NZ Warriors(44:47) Mindfulness(50:37) NBL/NZ Breakers(01:03:13) All Whites(01:12:51) Wellington Phoenix Women & Auckland FC Men(01:47:01) White Ferns/NZ-AThis week in the Niche Cache we roll through lots of New Zealand Warriors topics after their Magic Round win vs Brisbane Broncos, the mayhem of the halfback and the ruthless playing style. Then we check in with how Southland Sharks ha
Propitious Circumstances (A-League/NBL/Blackcaps/White Ferns)
(00:00) Wellington Phoenix Women(38:36) Mindfulness(45:40) Auckland FC(01:12:52) Charlisse Leger-Walker(01:17:14) NBL(01:34:05) White Ferns(01:40:53) BlackcapsThis week in the Niche Cache we celebrate Wellington Phoenix Women making the A-League Grand Final by chatting through their win vs Brisbane Roar, previewing the match up vs Melbourne City and highlighting Wellington as New Zealand's hub for
Uncommon Sense (Warriors/A-League/Basketball)
(00:00) NZ Warriors(36:49) Mindfulness(41:19) Charlisse Leger-Walker(50:20) NBL/Breakers(01:06:16) Elijah Just & Chris Wood(01:12:47) Auckland FC(01:32:39) Wellington Phoenix Women(01:38:56) Blackcaps & White FernsThis week in the Niche Cache we discuss the current NZ Warriors vibe and their standing among the NRL's biggest franchises. Then we get a Charlisse Leger-Walker update in WNBA pr
Bread Sniffers (NRL/A-League/Blackcaps/NBL)
(00:00) NZ Warriors & NZ rugby league(37:00) Mindfulness(43:05) Charlisse Leger-Walker(49:38) NBL(56:01) Chris Wood & Callum McCowatt(01:10:42) Phoenix Women(01:17:49) Auckland FC(01:31:04) White Ferns(01:36:20) Blackcaps/NZ-AThis week in the Niche Cache we reflect on an amazing Anzac Day game in Wellington for NZ Warriors and how it fits in with the other impressive notes for rugby league
One Sun, Many Comets (NRL/A-League/WNBA/Blackcaps)
(00:00) NZ Warriors(35:11) Mindfulness(36:44) Lani Daniels(40:43) Charlisse Leger-Walker(53:45) NBL(01:03:33) Wellington Phoenix(01:08:02) Auckland FC(01:25:49) Blackcaps/NZ-AThis week in the Niche Cache we start with some NZ Warriors gratitude after a couple wins, no dramas and lots of competitive depth across the grades. We check in with Lani Daniels' boxing championship win and Charlisse Leger-
Gout Perception (Warriors/A-League/NBL/Blackcaps)
(00:00) Warriors vs Storm(34:09) Mindfulness(38:27) Charlisse Leger-Walker(47:32) NBL (01:01:38) Football Ferns(01:04:26) Chris Wood(01:10:34) Phoenix men(01:21:09) Auckland FC(01:38:48) Blackcaps/NZ-AThis week in the Niche Cache we start with NZ Warriors who had a win in Melbourne will be eager to repeat the brutality at Mt Smart vs Gold Coast Titans this weekend. Wests Tigers are doing well unde
Falling Leaves (All Whites/Warriors/Blackcaps)
(00:00) All Whites vs Chile(24:56) Mindfulness(29:38) Phoenix women(49:33) NZ Warriors/Tigers(01:16:22) White Ferns(01:23:32) Blackcaps/NZ-AThis week in the Niche Cache we start with the All Whites win over Chile and chat through Ben Old's mahi at left back, Kosta Barbarouses, Jesse Randell and the goal-keeping situation with Max Crocombe and Alex Paulsen. Then we check in with Wellington Phoenix
Flash Floods (Warriors/White Ferns/All Whites)
(00:00) NZ Warriors(37:10) Mindfulness(46:50) Francis Manuleleua(54:01) Charlisse Leger-Walker(59:23) White Ferns(01:08:59) Blackcaps/Plunket Shield(01:26:16) Phoenix men(01:35:54) Auckland FC(01:40:35) Phoenix women(01:45:55) All WhitesThis week in the Niche Cache we start with NZ Warriors after their win vs Knights and looking forward to their cultural extravaganza vs Tigers on Friday night. The
Dressed In Disguise (Warriors/All Whites/Blackcaps)
(00:00) White Ferns & Blackcaps(18:55) Mindfulness(22:42) Plunket Shield(28:27) Judd Flavell(32:50) Tall Ferns(40:23) NZ Warriors(01:13:46) All Whites(01:44:11) A-LeaguesThis week in the Niche Cache we update Blackcaps and White Ferns as they roll through their T20I double-headers with South Africa, as well as highlighting the excellent all-rounders on the rise in the Blackcaps system and all
Doin' A Randell (Blackcaps/NRL/A-League)
(02:20) Blackcaps(23:10) Mindfulness/Herbs(32:12) White Ferns(36:27) Plunket Shield(44:44) NZ Warriors/NRL(01:08:56) Auckland FC(01:24:54) Phoenix men(01:41:10) Phoenix women & Football Ferns(01:47:11) Ben WaineThis week in the Niche Cache we reflect on the Blackcaps T20 World Cup final loss and flush the dunny to move forward ... with a T20I series vs South Africa right around the corner. Whi
Leave No Tracks (Blackcaps/NRL/A-League/Tall Blacks)
(00:00) Blackcaps(23:07) Mindfulness(29:28) White Ferns(38:10) Football Ferns(49:50) Plunket Shield(55:40) Tall Blacks(01:08:44) NRL(01:25:22) Auckland FC(01:48:26) Wellington PhoenixThis week in the Niche Cache we start with Blackcaps making the T20 World Cup semi-finals and New Zealand returning to top-four status as a cricket nation. We break down some key points for their semi-final vs South A
World Jumble (Wellington Phoenix/Warriors/Domestic Cricket)
(00:00) Wellington Phoenix (53:24) Mindfulness(56:19) Ben Old & Elijah Just(01:02:20) NZ Warriors(01:23:41) NZ Breakers(01:34:12) HBJ Shield(01:41:53) Ford TrophyThis week in the Niche Cache we go deep into the Wellington Phoenix rivers to discuss their loss to Auckland FC and the coaching situation. We weave in Auckland FC and Phoenix women stuff for a comprehensive check in with the kiwi A-L
The Grasshopper Angle (Blackcaps/A-League/Warriors)
(00:00) NRL Māori v Indigenous(11:30) Melie Kerr & HBJ Shield(30:50) Mindfulness(34:28) Blackcaps(44:27) Ford Trophy(49:35) NZ Breakers(55:18) NZ Warriors(01:11:44) Penrith Panthers(01:17:18) Phoenix Women(01:43:00) Phoenix Men vs Auckland FC This week in the Niche Cache we enter the Melie Kerr era. She was announced as White Ferns captain and we chat through Kerr's leadership ability, as well
Educate Your Heart (Blackcaps/A-League/NRL)
(00:00) Blackcaps(36:30) Mindfulness(40:21) Ford Trophy(51:39) HBJ Shield(56:12) NZ Breakers/NBL(01:02:52) Mason Barber, Setu Tu, NZ Warriors(01:13:13) A-LeaguesThis week in the Niche Cache we chat through the Blackcaps win vs Afghanistan at the T20 World Cup and set up their next game vs UAE. We also discuss Ford Trophy and HBJ Shield cricket on the domestic circuit before checking with NZ Breake
Trust The Talent (Blackcaps/A-League/Warriors)
(00:00) Sam Ruthe & Pia Vlok(18:39) Jess Kerr & Wellington Blaze(33:29) Mindfulness(35:59) NZ Breakers(38:10) Dragons/NZ Warriors(01:01:10) Blackcaps (01:17:55)- Northern Brave & Domestic cricket(01:30:33) A-Leagues(01:50:42) Flying KiwisThis week in the Niche Cache we update the crazy mahi of Sam Ruthe and Pia Vlok, as well as celebrating Wellington Blaze legend Jess Kerr. Then we che
Eating Wickets (Blackcaps/A-League/Super Smash)
(00:00) Porirua (04:31) Blackcaps(41:30) Mindfulness(45:55) Super Smash(01:02:27) Elijah Just(01:08:51) Wellington Phoenix women(01:26:02) Auckland FC(01:44:50) Phoenix, Newcastle Jets, Storm Roux(01:55:44) Sam Ruthe(01:58:00) NZ Breakers, Flynn Cameron(02:02:32) Tall FernsThis week in the Niche Cache we start by breaking down New Zealand's warm up series for the T20 World Cup and a few different
Religious Gang Sign (Blackcaps/Auckland FC/Wellington Phoenix)
(00:00) Daryl Mitchell(14:42) Wellington Phoenix(23:03) Sam Ruthe(30:30) NZ Breakers(35:26) Steven Adams(37:49) Mindfulness(43:09) Blackcaps bowling & T20s(01:13:51) Auckland FC(1:32:25) More PhoenixThis week in the Niche Cache we update Daryl Mitchell's legendary ODI batting for New Zealand and touch on a few more Blackcaps nuggets from their ODI series win in India, then we reflect on a winn
Touch Grass (Super Smash/A-Leagues/Blackcaps)
(00:00) Bevon Jacobs & Super Smash(42:59) Mindfulness(46:36) Blackcaps(01:02:01) Auckland FC(01:18:24) Wellington PhoenixThis week in the Niche Cache we start by celebrating Bevon Jacob's fabulous summer and dive deeper into all Super Smash action, as well as touching on the Blackcaps ODI series in India. Then we break down a few deep cut details for Auckland FC and Wellington Phoenix men, plu
Jazz Titans (Super Smash/A-Leagues/NRL)
This week in the Niche Cache we start by celebrating the Wellington Phoenix women's vibe led by Nepal's Sabitra Bhandari aka Samba which flows into more striker discussion featuring Ifeanyi Eze and Sam Cosgrove. Then we touch on NZ Warriors depth and dive deep into all things cricket in New Zealand, followed by more in depth A-League yarns for both Wellington Phoenix teams and Auckland FC.(00:00)
One-Outs Day (Blackcaps/Auckland FC/Wellington Phoenix)
This week in the Niche Cache we start with quick notes about players who have departed NZ Warriors before diving into a big debrief the Blackcaps Test series win vs West Indies and reacting to the ODI/T20I squads to tour India. We also chat through some domestic cricket matters ahead of the Super Smash and then break down a fabulous round of A-League footy for both Wellington Phoenix teams and Auc
Bundles From The Get-Go (Blackcaps/A-League/NRL)
This week in the Niche Cache we reflect on an impressive Blackcaps win vs West Indies in Wellington and preview the third Test. The we tap into domestic cricket with a quick round up of Canterbury's big win vs Auckland and some key points from the latest weekend of HBJ Shield. Then we chat through another National League championship for Auckland City before weaving between Auckland FC and Welling
Ticknert Hahn (Blackcaps/A-League Derby/Breakers)
This week in the Niche Cache we dive deep into Blackcaps Test matters as New Zealand showcases it's cricketing depth during the Test series vs West Indies. We the update some of the best young batters in Plunket Shield and salute Auckland FC for another A-League derby win vs Wellington Phoenix. Michaela Foster, Marko Stamenic and Ben Waine lead our Flying Kiwis coverage and NZ Breakers are on the
Anti-N*rratives (A-League/Cricket/Football Ferns/NRL)
This week on The Niche Cast, we spend a whole chunk on the upcoming NZ Derby in the A-League, first chatting Auckland FC's lack of goal-scorers, then moving into Wellington Phoenix tactical tweaks. The Tall Blacks and Football Ferns have had series against Australia so we compare the vibes. Then a bit of Joe Bell x Flying Kiwis footy... before strutting through the domestic cricket scene and looki
Time At The Crease (Blackcaps/A-League/Warriors)
This week in the Niche Cache we gather excitement for calm, relaxed, mellow Test cricket between New Zealand and West Indies. We dive deep into Blackcaps Test and ODI stuff as well as checking in with the Plunket Shield where a cluster of emerging batters scored runs in the first round. Then we debate about how effective Wellington Phoenix men have been to start the season, Auckland FC's positive
Dome Valley (Blackcaps/All Whites/A-League/Kiwi-NRL)
This week in the Niche Cache we start by celebrating Daryl Mitchell's mahi and break down a few more Blackcaps things from their ongoing series vs West Indies such as Kyle Jamieson stacking up game time as part of the swinging bowling attack. We also touch on the start of HBJ Shield and Ford Trophy morphing into Plunket Shield as New Zealand's domestic cricket season is in motion. Then we check in
Niggle Merchant (Kiwis/A-League Derby/Blackcaps)
This week in the Niche Cache we start by celebrating Jacob Duffy's T20 bowling excellence for Blackcaps, Steven Adams' role in Houston Rockets highlights, react to the Auckland FC vs Wellington Phoenix derby and check in with Joe Bell's recent mahi. Then we discuss the Pacific Championships final and all angles of the Kiwis success. NZ Breakers had another loss and the bad vibes are stacking up, w
Factors, Vibrations, Frequencies (Blackcaps/A-League/Kiwis)
This week in the Niche Cache we celebrate NZ Kiwis, Blackcaps, Steven Adams and prepare for the Aotearoa A-League Derby. We chat through some Pacific Championships stuff, compare Auckland FC and Wellington Phoenix coaching, update how Steven Adams is tracking in the NBA and check in with the NZ Breakers chaos after a big win. Then we dive deeper into Blackcaps who swept aside England in the ODI se
Traitorousness (Blackcaps/A-League/NBL)
This week in the Niche Cache we start with a few rugby league notes with signing news and Pacific Championship stuff before celebrating Jackson Ball's rise to a starting role with Illawarra in the NBL. We break down another NZ Breakers loss and updated Steven Adams' start to the NBA season before going into the Wellington Phoenix and Auckland FC estuaries. Both teams had home wins over the weekend
Easy Eze (Kiwis & Kiwi Ferns/A-League/Blackcaps)
This week in the Niche Cache we celebrate a tremendous start to the Pacific Championships and how New Zealand's teams respond to the unique atmosphere on offer. Then we touch on a Blackcaps spin issue in T20Is and the White Ferns top order struggling for runs at the World Cup, before breaking down two draws for Aotearoa's A-League teams in Auckland FC and Wellington Phoenix. NZ Breakers are repeat
Toe Stubbers (Blackcaps/Football/Warriors/Breakers)
This week in the Niche Cache we start by breaking down Blackcaps T20 matters ahead of the series vs England and chuckle at the Kane Williamson situation. Then we update the White Ferns ODI World Cup campaign and how NZ Breakers slipped up with another loss early in their NBL season. We chat through lots of football led by All Whites who had another solid performance in losing to Poland and Footbal
Doing Nothing (NRL & Kiwis/Blackcaps/National League)
This week in the Niche Cache we start by celebrating Brisbane Broncos, Callum McCowatt, Jacob Duffy and Jimmy Neesham for their sneaky Aotearoa excellence. Then we check in with the 0-4 NZ Breakers and a cluster of New Zealand guards doing well in the NBL like Flynn Cameron and Taine Murray. We react to NZ Kiwis and Kiwi Ferns squads for the Pacific Championship, reflect on two losses for White Fe
Above Ground (Breakers/NRL Finals/All Whites)
This week in the Niche Cache we celebrate Steven Adams going barefoot and his NBA media day antics before diving into a 0-3 start to the NBL season for NZ Breakers. We have an All Whites squad to break down with George Stanger and Owen Parker-Price earning call ups, while the NZ National League has started closer to home. We roll through the rise of Isa Prins, Noah Karunaratne's impact and a few m
Analogue Cats (Breakers/NRL Finals/Blackcaps)
This week in the Niche Cache we start by celebrating Callum McCowatt's perfect footballing hat-trick for Silkeborg IF in Denmark and Otago winning the Ranfurly Shield. Then we chat through a tough start to the NBL season for NZ Breakers who had two heavy losses and break down Isaiah Papali'i's NRL Finals form as well as all New Zealand angles in NRL/NRLW Finals. Chris Wood has a new coach at Notti
Glass Candles (Warriors/All Whites/Blackcaps/Breakers)
This week in the Niche Cache we start by comparing New Zealand Warriors and All Whites. Both have laid strong foundations despite recent losses and have plenty of room for growth moving forward. Then we chat through the latest Kane Williamson news and discuss where he sits in the Blackcaps T20I mix, before highlighting Geordie Beamish's mahi at the Athletics World Championships. NZ Breakers are pr
Guinness & Beef (Warriors/All Whites/Blackcaps)
This week in the Niche Cache we conjure divine intervention for NZ Warriors vs Penrith Panthers and All Whites vs Socceroos. We check in with some of the leading storylines for both games at Mt Smart before rolling through Chatham Cup/Kate Sheppard Cup streaks, NZ-A cricket, NZ U16 men's basketball team and a giggle about Steven Adams. Then we update the latest NRLW angles from Aotearoa and dive d
The Mirror Room (All Whites/NRL/NZ-A Cricket)
This week in the Niche Cache we start by checking in with the battle of kiwi football captains (Finn Surman vs Michael Boxall) which leads into some of the youngsters who are loved by their fanbases around the world. We ponder the curse of Mt Smart and salute Southland for their sporting excellence, then we break down NZ Breakers at the NBL Blitz. Canberra Raiders are NRL minor premiers led by Wel
Pausation (Warriors/A-League/Blackcaps)
This week in the Niche Cache we start by saluting the Naram Rhythm Section and then map out expectations/hopes for NZ Warriors, NZ Breakers, White Ferns, Auckland FC and both Wellington Phoenix teams. Then we dive deeper into all things NZ Warriors ahead of an NRL game vs Parramatta Eels and NRLW game vs St George Illawara Dragons, with some NZ Kiwis stuff sprinkled in after the news around Brando
Realitea (Warriors/Tall Blacks/Kiwi Football)
This week in the Niche Cache we start with a bit of Chris Wood, Wellington Phoenix reserves, NZ Warriors women showcasing their mana and NZ Warriors vs Dragons. Then we debrief the Tall Blacks' Asia Cup campaign and update the NZ Breakers squad after Kaia Isaac moved to NCAA hoops. We dive deeper into all NZ Warriors led by the importance of Taine Tuaupiki at fullback for their push into finals fo
The Fellowship (Blackcaps/Warriors/Tall Blacks/Kiwi Football)
This week in the Niche Cache we roll through some quick nuggets for NZ Warriors, Blackcaps, NZ basketball and Gabi Rennie. Then we check in with the Tall Blacks at the Asia Cup where they have won their first three games, followed by a deep dive into Blackcaps who just finished up their tour of Zimbabwe. NZ Warriors had another NRL loss and a strong NRLW win, setting up a curious weekend of rugby
Wild Birds (Warriors/Blackcaps/A-League)
This week in the Niche Cache we announce the Drone Lady becoming Bev Priestman - Wellington Phoenix women's coach. Then we preview the Asia Cup where Tall Blacks will be aiming to keep a hot run for New Zealand basketball going, before diving into a bunch of rugby league matters. NZ Kiwis middle forwards are playing more minutes, Gayle Broughton and Rosie Kelly are doing more kicking, Aublix Tawha
Infinite Average (Warriors/Tall Blacks/Blackcaps)
This week in the Niche Cache we start by chatting through NZ Warriors losing at Mt Smart with big crowds and then roll through the development strategies of Warriors, Phoenix, Auckland FC and NZ Breakers. Jackson Ball has joined Illawarra Hawks in the Australian NBL and Tall Blacks are on their journey to the Asia Cup, so we weave in some Breakers angles before chatting Warriors. We start with the
Manipulations of Sound (Warriors/NBL/A-League/Blackcaps)
This week in the Niche Cache we pay tribute to Chris Faiumu and Fat Freddy's Drop as part of a salute to Wellington with Wellington Saints winning the NBL and Wellington Phoenix winning an off-season friendly. We chat through a few Blackcaps points from their T20 tri-series in Africa and then break down the NBL final, as well as Tall Ferns in Asia Cup and the latest Tall Blacks squad. Then we have
Literal Usos (Warriors/Basketball/Blackcaps)
This week in the Niche Cache we start with a bit of Tanah Boyd's football skills and a dose of mindfulness before previewing the Southland Sharks vs Wellington Saints NBL final. Tyrell Harrison is impressing with Denver Nuggets in NBA Summer League and Tall Ferns are at the Asia Cup as well, then we chat through all things New Zealand Warriors. They had wins in NRL, NRLW, NSW Cup and Jersey Flegg
Rallying Cries (Warriors/Blackcaps/Kiwi Basketball)
This week in the Niche Cache we start by previewing a massive weekend for New Zealand Warriors at Mt Smart and reacting to the Blackcaps Test squad to tour Zimbabwe. Then we discuss the NZ Under 19 basketball team's World Cup campaign and NBL finals, plus a wee check in with Sam Mennenga's NBA Summer League mahi. We chat through lots of NRL/NRLW notes such as the Bulldogs first NRLW win with lots
The Stone That The Builder Refused (Warriors/Blackcaps/Kiwi Basketball)
This week in the Niche Cache we start with some quick hitters about NZ Warriors wrestling, Club World Cup and Wrexham's tour, the future of Kane Williamson and Steven Adams vs Sean Marks. Then we take a musical interlude and a dose of mindfulness before breaking down the NZ U19 basketball team's first two wins of their World Cup campaign. We roll through the latest NBL action with a spotlight on S
The Last Beatnik (Kiwi Basketball/Warriors/Cricket/Steven Adams)
This week at the Niche Cache we update Aotearoa dynasties then have a cricketing giggle at Tim Robinson's bowling and Will O'Rourke's batting before entering the basketball realms. We chat through Aniwaniwa Tait-Jones entering the NBA draft, Steven Adams/Kevin Durant, Parker Jackson-Cartwright staying with NZ Breakers, the latest NBL action and New Zealand U19s/Tall Ferns preparing for internation
Stirrers Of The Pot (Steven Adams/Warriors/Kiwi Football)
This week in the Niche Cache we start by celebrating the World Test Championship and debriefing Auckland City's first game at the Club World Cup. We compare Major League Cricket to Banana Ball and break down Steven Adams extending his time with Houston Rockets. Then we roll through the best performances from the NBL before going deep into NZ Warriors and Kiwi-NRL junior matters. There were wins vs
The Brochure (All Whites/Warriors/Blackcaps)
This week in the Niche Cache we start with the All Whites watching Ryan Fox in Canada and then salute Gary Stead for his mahi as Blackcaps coach. We swing back around to the All Whites win vs Ivory Coast and roll through a bunch of observations including Max Crocombe's time wasting excellence. Then we recap the NZ U20s losses vs Chile and discuss the funky situations for a bunch of kiwi goalkeeper
The Drone Lady (Warriors/NZ Football/NBL/Blackcaps)
This week in the Niche Cache we check in with the latest NBL action before going deep into the New Zealand Warriors win vs Rabbitohs. We cover how Warriors absorbed injuries to Mitchell Barnett and Rocco Berry, the Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad clinic and Demitric Vaimauga's impact as well as many more wrinkles. NZ Warriors also had another win in NSW Cup and a Jersey Flegg Cup win to make it three wins
Respect The Darkness (Auckland FC/Warriors/Cricket)
This week in the Niche Cache we reflect on Auckland FC and NZ Warriors losses at Mt Smart. We discuss Auckland FC's loss to Melbourne Victory in the A-League finals before reacting to news that Kosta Barbarouses will leave Wellington Phoenix, as well as a few notes about the NZ Under 20s squad and Chris Wood's season with Nottingham Forest. Then we dive into the NZ Warriors loss vs Canberra Raider
Earballs & Eyedrums (Warriors/Auckland FC/NBL)
This week in the Niche Cache we reflect on a fun weekend of New Zealand sports that featured a bunch of away wins. After a quick hot take about Ardie Savea we ponder Steven Adams' free agency and check in with the latest Indian Panthers drama, before updating the NZ NBL where Hayden Jones is shining for Nelson Giants. Jones is part of the NZ Under 19 team which is full of fantastic kiwi youngsters
Kiwifruit Skins (Warriors/Tall Blacks/Auckland FC)
This week in the Niche Cache we celebrate Joe Bell's love for kiwifruit and a Tall Blacks win vs Australia. We debrief the whole basketball series between New Zealand and Australia before breaking down the New Zealand Warriors win vs Dragons. We also dive deeper into the Warriors development system where they have an excellent NSW Cup team once again with plenty of young talent on the rise. Sticki
Barefoot In The Bush (Warriors/Steven Adams/NBL/A-League)
This week in the Niche Cache we start by celebrating kiwi music with a new album from Marlon Williams leading our discussion. Then we salute the Indian Panthers and preview Tall Blacks/Ferns vs Australia as well as wrapping up Steven Adams' NBA season after Houston Rockets lost to Golden State Warriors. We go deep into New Zealand Warriors matters as usual with notes from the win vs North Queensla
Tutto Passa (Auckland FC/Warriors/Cricket/NBL)
This week in the Niche Cache we celebrate Auckland FC who won the A-League Premiers' Plate in their first season. We chat through all the details from their win over Perth Glory and update the wider themes we see in how the Blue Riders play their footy. There are a few kiwi footballers to discuss from the weekend's footy around the world as well before we check in with Steven Adams in the NBA Play
The Herb Master (NRL/A-League/NBL/Steven Adams)
This week in the Niche Cache we check in with our kiwi sports delusions which leads into a Kiwi County Tour update for New Zealand cricketers in County Championship. Then we react to Steven Adams and his Houston Rockets losing their first NBA playoffs game vs Golden State Warriors before checking in with the NBL where Wellington Saints and Canterbury Rams are top of the league. We also chat throug
Cannibal Island (NRL/A-League/NBL)
This week on the Niche Cast we start by working through the most concerning pockets of our New Zealand sports beat which ends up being Wellington Phoenix. Steven Adams is about to start NBA playoffs with Houston Rockets and NZ Breakers have signed Reuben Te Rangi, Taylor Britt and Rob Lowe, plus we roll through a few key points from the NZ NBL. Brett Hampton, Logan van Beek, Jacob Duffy and Blair
Pipe-Weed Dealers (Blackcaps/Kiwi-NRL/NBL/A-League)
This week on the Niche Cast we chat through some basketball matters including the Canterbury Rams dominance in the NBL, kiwis moving around the Australian NBL and Yanni Wetzel's impressive performances overseas. We update the latest of Chris Wood as well as a few more New Zealand footballers overseas before discussing the state of Football Ferns. Auckland FC are still on top of the A-League ladder
Bombadil (Warriors/Blackcaps/Breakers/A-League)
In our podcast this week we start by offering a few apologies to Jackson Ford and 'Chico' Geraldes. After going deeper than usual into some mindfulness we update Steven Adams' NBA season with Houston Rockets. Then we dive into a change of ownership for NZ Breakers and kiwi basketballers who they can sign, or in the case of Carlin Davison have already snapped up. We touch on the latest round of Plu
The Zen Brothers (All Whites/Blackcaps/Warriors/NBL)
This week in the Niche Cast we start by updating Sam Ruthe's mile mahi and then discuss the change in ownership for NZ Breakers. Carlin Davison, Corey Webster and Jackson Ball have had strong start to the NBL season, while the All Whites sealed World Cup qualification so we celebrate all things kiwi football. We also touch on Tyler Bindon, Sarpreet Singh and Marko Stamenic as kiwi footballers with
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