The Niche Cast

By The Niche Cache

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 Par... more

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March 16, 2023 Herky-Jerky (Breakers/Blackcaps/Warriors/Phoenix)
This week's pod begins with a sense of calmness over various sports teams (and a couple that aren't calm at all) (0:20). Then comes some poetic Mindfulness for the soul (8:59). Following which it's time to hype up the NZ Breakers even though they lost in the NBL Finals (10:20), preview the second Test between the Blackcaps and Sri Lanka (21:06), talk Warriors vs Cowboys including the impending debut for Taine Tuaupiki (38:36), put a spotlight on Hayze Perham's efforts with the Dogs (55:20), and then we chat some Wellington Phoenix to close things out (1:02:00). Feast.
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1h 16min
March 14, 2023 TNC Variety Show - Episode 100
100 episodes of the Variety Show, how about that? Nothing fancy, just chopping wood and carrying water as always. There's a Warmup Korero about a sneaky Trent Boult/Shaun Johnson parallel (1:00). Mindfulness dips into the Greek Myths again (8:50). Onwards with the Takes, where there's another comparison between the Warriors and Blackcaps (9:35) plus both Wellington Phoenix teams gunning for club-record finishes (11:43). Vitamin Stats delivers upon Maddy Green's rise (15:19) and some All Whites/Football Ferns goal droughts (18:01). Deep in the Mangroves has another all-in chat upon the Breakers NBL Finals quest (19:19). Question Time picks out the best moments from another legendary Blackcaps late victory (30:18). Musical Jams as well (35:27). Chur chur.
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39min
March 09, 2023 Groovy Quivers (Warriors/Blackcaps/Plunket Shield)
It's podcast time and we kick things off with some quick All Whites squad reaction (0:15) before ripping into Mindfulness Part 2 (6:04). Into the main course and that begins with a preview of the NZ Warriors vs Sydney Roosters (9:07) as well as a wider Kiwi-NRL week one round-up (21:27). The Breakers get a mid-Finals check in (31:14). Followed by some hefty cricket yarns about the Blackcaps vs Sri Lanka and all sorts of Plunket Shield fizz (38:12). Finally some Wellington Phoenix (1:09:00) and Charlisse Leger-Walker (1:12:14) chat as the curtain comes down for another week of audio extravaganza. Or something like that.
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1h 17min
March 07, 2023 TNC Variety Show - Episode 99
Variations. The Warm-up Korero regards a standout Warriors NRL signing (0:16) then there's some depp grasping at Mindfulness (4:46) before the Takes begin. Take one is that Maddy Green has ascended as a batter (8:32). Take two is that Charlisse Leger-Walker is ascending as a kiwi basketballing legend (11:34). Vitamin Stats features Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad's best RTS impersonation (15:26) as well as some Blackcaps/Kane Williamson Test numbers (16:45). Deep in the Mangroves is all-out Breakers buzz after game two of the NBL finals (21:38). Then we've got crossover Optimism/Reservation yarns about the Warriors and Phoenix Men for Question Time (32:22) followed by Musical Jams (36:19) and that's a wrap.
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/elnichecache
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39min
March 02, 2023 Big Donnie Kings (Blackcaps/Breakers/Warriors/Football)
Yeah you'd better believe we're talking Blackcaps after that legendary win, especially focusing on the state of the Test team (10:23). There's also some Lucky Number Mindfulness prior to that, then afterwards it's time to preview the Breakers as they prepare for the NBL Finals (37:40). There's a full on breakdown of the NZ Warriors and the wider Kiwi-NRL scene heading into week one (49:02). The a wee check-in with the Wellington Pheonix (1:07:03) followed by some Football Ferns realism (1:09:10). Big yarns. Get amongst.
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1h 15min
February 28, 2023 TNC Variety Show - Episode 98
Incoming variety, kicking off with some Mindfulness (2:00) and then dedicating the first segment of the poddy to Kane Williamson and his copious quantity of runs (2:49). Love the bro Kane Williamson, Senor Soft Hands. Then onwards with Vitamin Stats with numbers on the Memphis Grizzlies without Steven Adams (13:25) and Kate Ebrahim's superb domestic cricket form (17:30). Deep in the Mangroves delivers some Football Ferns mythbusting (18:20) and some chunky Kiwi-NRL notes ahead of week one (25:37). Question Time follows with yarns about Welly Nix road lessons (31:22), Blackcaps seam depth (33:22), and an intriguing Warriors player (35:49). Then some Musical Jams (37:00) and Jerry's your uncle.
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39min
February 23, 2023 Nibblers & Bullies (Steven Adams/Blackcaps/Football Ferns/Kiwi-NRL)
Back with the full-banger podcast - got the electricity humming again - and this one comes with the theme of learning. Learning about the Breakers as they embark upon the NBL Finals (10:50). Learning about how reliant the Memphis Grizzlies are on Steven Adams (20:50). Learning about the current state of the Blackcaps Test team (27:54). Learning about how the White Ferns performed at the T20 World Cup (50:15). Learning about how the Football Ferns are performing as they prepare for their own World Cup (58:37). Learning about Flying Kiwis and Wellington Phoenix (1:16:30). And learning about how Dylan Brown is a better half than Kalyn Ponga (1:20:25). Also learned about some powerless Mindfulness at the start there. Crack in and learn a few things.
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1h 34min
February 16, 2023 One Bloke's Aotearoa Sports Yarn (Blackcaps, White Ferns, NZ Breakers, Kiwi-NRL)
After setting the table, The Niche Cast flows through Blackcaps vs England and icky White Ferns vibes. Canterbury women and Northern men deserve some love after their Super Smash success, then some notes about NZ Breakers as they chase NBL success. NZ Warriors spark up the Kiwi-NRL chat before a look at SG Ball Kiwi-NRL notes.
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1h 3min
February 09, 2023 Good Hoops (Warriors/White Ferns/Breakers/Phoenix)
Plenty to chat about on the poddy today, starting with a check in on Sean Marks and his Brooklyn Nets after a big trade yarn (0:15). There a dip into the Mindfulness Portal follows (11:03) before updating you on Shane Young & City Kickboxing at UFC 284 (13:41) as well as a fresh NZ Warriors trial team plus SG Ball notes (19:19). Quick cricket talk regarding England vs Blackcaps (28:38) then comes a White Ferns T20 World Cup preview (34:22). Got some NZ Breakers NBL big donnies on the list (44:50). Also got some Flying Kiwis in England (59:13) and a Wellington Phoenix round-up (1:05:17). And then we say haere ra for another week.
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Aotearoa sports blog: https://www.theniche-cache.com
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1h 17min
February 07, 2023 TNC Variety Show - Episode 97
Embrace some more weekly Variety, starting with a Warm-Up Korero about what a flash time this is for New Zealand sports (0:29) then we dip into the Mindfulness Portal (6:09) before the Takes get freshly served. American NBA basketballers can't rebound and keep demanding trades (9:10) while the TNC Super Smash MVPs are officially unveiled (15:39). Vitamin Stats gives out incredible Breakers year to year improvements (17:56) and Kyle Jamieson's Test cricket trends (22:29). Deep in the Mangroves counts down the top ten kiwi footballer transfers of the past month (23:46) and then previews the Super Smash elimination final matches (29:48). There are Questions about spin bowling in Blackcaps vs England (34:47) and the shape of the Breakers bandwagon (35:29). Then some Musical Jams (37:14) and that's the good stuff right there.
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/elnichecache
Buy Me A Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/thenichecache
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39min

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