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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October 04, 2022 TNC Variety Show - Episode 82
Variety Show. Here we go. Bit of NRL/NBA salary cap pondering at the very beginning before we hit up some gnostic Mindfulness (5:40) and then it's time for Takes as the Wellington Phoenix get a hype up ahead of the new season (7:58) and some Penrith Panthers/Aotearoa Kiwis vibes do too (11:28). Vitamin Stats involves a couple old faves with a Steven Adams stats reminder after his new contract (14:28) and some Lydia Ko LPGA excellence (19:05). Then we venture Deep in the Mangroves for the best emerging young lads in the NZ Premiership (22:10) and a deep dive into the Penny Panthers Kiwi-NRL links (26:32). Question Time involves Anna Leat's highlight saves (31:55) and a monster grand final performance by James Fisher-Harris (33:48). Then Musical Jams dishes up the ABCs (34:53). That's the one.
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Email newsletter: https://thenichecache.substack.com
Aotearoa sports blog: https://www.theniche-cache.com
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39min
September 29, 2022 Soothing Reliability (NRL Grand Final, Footy Ferns, White Ferns, Boxing)
Top notch on the V-Show today, beginning with a geeze around the motu for some undercover sporting development hotspots (0:40) before cracking into a double banger Mindfulness (11:05) and then onwards with some White Ferns lessons as they scrap away in West Indies (14:10). After that there's a recalibration of the kiwi heavyweight boxing scene (22:32) followed by Alyssa Whinham making the Footy Ferns squad (29:26). Quick yarns on National League footy afterwards (37:10) and then we're all over the NRL Grand Final (44:48) talking tactical battles, key players, kiwi recruiting, all them yarns. Stay soothed.
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/elnichecache
Email newsletter: https://thenichecache.substack.com
Aotearoa sports blog: https://www.theniche-cache.com
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1h 16min
September 27, 2022 TNC Variety Show - Episode 81
Variety is the spice of life, on we go. Quick intro on NZ football fandom after the All Whites hit up Eden Park (0:30), then a wee bit of story time Mindfulness (8:49) before ripping into the Hot Takes. We've got the pros and cons of Danny Hay staying on as All Whites coach (11:38) as well as Bill Tuiloma the Auckland hero (15:42). Then Vitamin Stats serves up some numbers on Joseph Parker getting a hiding (17:06) and Amelia Kerr's Dan Vettori transformation (19:31). Deep in the Mangroves has some Steven Adams media day learnings (22:47) and then Northland in the NRL grand ginal and Gayle Broughton in the NRLW grand final (27:17). There are Questions about the next breakthrough All Whites player (32:36), an NRL championship prediction (34:03), and then the next steps for Joseph Parker (35:10). Finally some Musical Jams (36:44). Tu meke.
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/elnichecache
Email newsletter: https://thenichecache.substack.com
Aotearoa sports blog: https://www.theniche-cache.com
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39min
September 22, 2022 Mandarin Crumble (All Whites, Joseph Parker, NRL Finals)
Kicking it off this week with a quick chat about Blackcaps expectations at the T20 World Cup (1:00) followed by some hermetic Mindfulness (8:41). Then it's onwards with some All Whites vs Australia preview talking about a few key tactical factors (13:40) before giving the upcoming Joseph Parker vs Joe Joyce fight similar treatment (24:00). Tag on a whole heap of NRL preliminary finals (38:38), from Isaiah Papali'i verstility to Dylan Brown running metres to Panthers kiwi kick chase and Nathan Cleary's Mount Albert roots. Chur chur.
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/elnichecache
Email newsletter: https://thenichecache.substack.com
Aotearoa sports blog: https://www.theniche-cache.com
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1h 16min
September 20, 2022 TNC Variety Show - Episode 80
Get ready for the Variety. Wee booster to start about which NZ teams could beat Australia right now, then onwards with the Mindfulness (4:05) before the Hot Takes begin. We've got Winston Reid's legacy beyond his limited All Whites caps (8:03) and the best remaining NZ players in the NRL Finals (11:41). The Vitamin Stats offers up the end to a long Aotearoa drought in the men's UEFA Champions League (15:11) and Joe Carter's top form with the NZA cricket side in India (17:55). Deep in the Mangroves has the best U17 footballers of week one of the Women's National League (19:35). Then some ideas about a White Ferns first ODI win against the West Indies (24:07). After which comes Question Time with Blackcaps expectations for Joe Carter (29:16), Breakers expectations (31:44), and NZ Warriors focus with Redcliffe U21s (33:35). Musical Jams to finish (35:38) and Bob's your uncle.
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/elnichecache
Email newsletter: https://thenichecache.substack.com
Aotearoa sports blog: https://www.theniche-cache.com
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38min
September 15, 2022 Avant-Garde Deluxe (Blackcaps, White Ferns, National League Footy & NRL Finals)
Cracking episode right here, starting with some Marko Stamenic Champions League debut instant reaction (1:10) and then some bread-breaking Mindfulness (10:25) before getting into some cricket. The Blackcaps have a vibe of softness about them after an ODI sweep in Aussie (13:45). But the White Ferns might be heading in the other direction as we preview their West Indies tour (30:02). After that there’s a National League football primer talking player development pathways and a couple players to watch for as the women’s comp kicks off this weekend (38:50). Then a full on breakdown of the kiwi dudes in action in the second week of NRL Finals (53:36). If that’s not enough for you then frankly you’re being greedy.
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/elnichecache
Email newsletter: https://thenichecache.substack.com
Aotearoa sports blog: https://www.theniche-cache.com
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1h 17min
September 13, 2022 TNC Variety Show - Episode 79
Must be Variety time again, here we go. Takes to start with an All Whites vs Australia prediction (10:23) followed by some Joseph Tapine, James Fisher-Harris, and Jason Taumalolo... passing (13:14). Vitamin Stats are both cricket related with the Blackcaps awful record in Australia (15:04) and Trent Boult's killer form (17:20) on the cards, then it's Deep in the Mangroves for some Chatham Cup/Kate Sheppard Cup yarns (18:28) and a dip into the rugby league notebook involving Moses Leota, Matthew Timoko, Peta Hiku, Raecene McGregor and more (22:50). Question Time surround Blackcaps mental blocks vs Oz (30:05) and some dual-sport kiwi wahine athletes (31:32). Then Musical Jams for the closer (34:54). Get amongst.
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/elnichecache
Email newsletter: https://thenichecache.substack.com
Aotearoa sports blog: https://www.theniche-cache.com
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38min
September 08, 2022 Shifting Tectonic Plates (Blackcaps/Football Ferns/NRL Finals)
Niche Cast incoming. Couldn't get get to the mics on Tuesday but luckily here's a banger of a podcast to make amends. Quick spotlight yarns at the start (2:20) chatting Claudia Bunge's return to Melbourne Victory as well as Ajaz Patel at Glamorgan and some cross code wahine excellence. Then onwards with some Mindfulness (9:35) in poetic form. After which we break down some selection ideas after the first Blackcaps vs Australia ODI (11:44), then chat about a couple mint Football Ferns wins on their latest tour (23:28), and then the back half is entirely dedicated to a very compelling NRL finals week one slate, focussing of course on the Aotearoa lads involved (37:51). And that's the business.
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/elnichecache
Email newsletter: https://thenichecache.substack.com
Aotearoa sports blog: https://www.theniche-cache.com
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1h 17min
September 01, 2022 Hot Take Juices (CDG x Blackcaps, Welly Nix, Footy Ferns & NRL)
Rightio, Colin de Grandhomme retired so there's that (8:47). Breaking down the various entanglements of his decision. Then onwards with some Wellington Phoenix season building after their Aussie Cup exit (28:37). There's a Football Ferns preview ahead of the Mexico/Philippines games (38:15). And then a run through of the best Kiwi-NRL development clubs from outside the top eight of the NRL (44:36). Get amongst.
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/elnichecache
Email newsletter: https://thenichecache.substack.com
Aotearoa sports blog: https://www.theniche-cache.com
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1h 15min
August 30, 2022 TNC Variety Show - Episode 78
Variety Show on 1, 2, 3... starting with some awe-full Mindfulness (4:57) and then onwards with Takes about Chris Wood raising his mana (9:00) and the Doc's top five Kiwi sports folk right now (13:45). Vitamin Stats involves an incredible final day of Southern League footy (15:45) plus Lydia Ko's ensuing excellence (19:51). After which we go Deep in the Mangroves for a Tauihi basketball NZ All-Star team (20:18) and the trend of how the best NRL teams seem to be led by forwards from Aotearoa (25:00). Junior sports hubs (29:34) and Kiwi-NRL awards (32:34) emerge in Question Time. Then chuck in some Musical Jams (33:56) and she's all set.
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/elnichecache
Email newsletter: https://thenichecache.substack.com
Aotearoa sports blog: https://www.theniche-cache.com
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38min

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