Serving up the Variety, beginning with some sky-gazing Mindfulness (2:08) and then onwards with the Takes, which cover the All Whites WCQ readiness (7:05) as well as Joseph Manu and Joseph Tapine with some legendary NRL mahi (11:11). Vitamin Stats delivers some Blackcaps top four batting numbers from the first ENG Test (13:34) as well as Lydia Ko continuing on her merry way (15:59), then we go Deep in the Mangroves where the weekend's boxing gets a roundup (18:50) and some NZ wahine sporting chat gets the same (23:58). Then it's Question Time with some sneaky Costa Rica scouting (28:45) and Nathan Brown's Warriors departure (30:42) on the cards. Finally it's Musical Jam time (33:32). Get amongst.

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Good chat right here, starting with a Dose of Mindfulness (4:30) and then cracking into some highlighting of the undercard events on a busy kiwi sporting horizon, such as Lydia Ko, Glenn Phillips, Flying Kiwis transfers & some CKB boxing (7:45). After that we talk the Warriors Curse in action (16:30) before looking at some State of Origin round Kiwi-NRL things (23:48), then we go all in on a Blackcaps vs England first test preview/breakdown (38:34). Good chat, as advertised.

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Onwards with the Variety Show, sneaky Mindfulness to begin (2:00) and then full steam ahead with Takes on some rare NZ Breakers hope (4:11) and egregious Lydia Ko oversight (7:22). Vitamin Stats serves up a history of kiwi cricketers on the Lords Honours Board (9:39) and then some Will Young/Ajaz Patel form stats (12:50), then we go Deep in the Mangroves for a Flying Kiwis Team of the Season (16:09) and some sizzling Aotearoa NRL fellas (22:33). Question Time ponders Bill Tuiloma's heading excellence (26:16) and some Blackcaps overs/unders (29:52). And then some Musical Jams to close (32:28). Stay present. Stay listening.

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Bit of a unique pod today, basically we just talked about the Aotearoa Warriors in the NRL for forty minutes - providing context to the most no-context sporting team in New Zealand. Starting with a list of facts about the state of the team, moving through ways in which they're depicted in the media and certain fan misconceptions, a few comparisons to other Kiwi teams in Aussie comps, and making sure all the while to keep things reasonable. No wild overreactions here. No exaggerated expectations. Just steady yarns.

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Onwards towards Ego Disappointment, it's another TNC Variety Show. Mindfulness yarns up front (2:08) then it's Hot take time with Bill Tuiloma Secret Weapon (4:55) and an Isaiah Papali'i & Parramatta Eels Kiwi-NRL salute (8:13) for ya. Next is Vitamin Stats with some Chris Wood/Premier League stuff (10:03) and Jess McFadyen's White Ferns chances (13:39) on the cards before some Deep in the Mangroves chat on the Wellington Phoenix squad (15:35) and a Cowboys & Broncos Kiwi-Nrl check (21:11). Question Time serves up favourite NZ NBL dudes (26:36) and Chanel Harris-Tevita's Warriors departure (29:30). Finally we've got them Musical Jam recommendations (34:13). Kia ora.

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Two large avocados to pick off the tree today. Quick dosage of Mindfulness first of course (3:36) and then it's in deep on the impending City Kickboxing season both in the UFC (and wider MMA) scene as well as the boxing scene. Heaps of great Aotearoa fights up upcoming (7:18). Then we've gotta do the Warriors vs Dragons preview, the ol' Niche Cache Derby, with a few tactical and statistical ideas ahead of that one (36:27). Do proceed.

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Fire up once more for the sharp stuff. Mindfulness dose to grease the wheels (2:09), then some Hot Takes regarding the Welly Nix season's end (3:39) and Sophie Devine's championship habit (7:57). Vitamin Stats gets some Steven Adams playoff yarns (9:49) and Lydia Ko putting greatness (13:13). Deep in the Mangroves means it's time for an All Whites squad breakdown (14:20) as well as a possible Aotearoa Kiwi rugby league team (18:45). Then, mate, why not some Question Time with Warriors vs Rabbitohs (21:39), All Whites fizz (25:29), and Blackcaps run scoring (27:40). And of course some Musical Jams to close (29:46). On ya go.

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More excellent yarns on another excellent Niche Cast. First off we've gotta raise a glass to Tom Vodanovich after the Wellington baller won the Aussie NBL with the Sydney Kings (4:29). Next we chat about this Brendon McCullum England Test cricket coaching news (17:08) and it's effect on the upcoming Blackcaps series. Then a frothing preview of the Wellington Phoenix's finals game on Saturday night, come on you Nix (31:49). And of course there's a heap of Kiwi-NRL talk to be had focussing around the Warriors vs Rabbitohs game (49:25). On ya.

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Good ol' Variety yarns and this week's a belter. Some Costa Rican Mindfulness to begin (1:41) and then it's time for the Takes with Trent Boult's batting greatness (3:31) and a Tapine/Hughes/Asofa-Solomona Wellington rugby league triumvirate (6:25) on the cards. Vitamin Stats delivers Welly Nix season numbers (8:15) and Devon Conway excellence (11:49). Deep in the Mangroves means Chris Wood's future at Newcastle (14:11) and Genah Fabian and City Kickboxing updates (18:55). Then Question Time comes with Warriors delusions (23:17), Wellington footy prowess (26:09), and Kane Williamson IPL warm-ups (29:19). Then it's a Kendrick Lamar special for Musical Jams (32:22)

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The pool party is underway, beginning with some timely Mindfulness (1:53) before setting the platter for the kiwis sporting weekend (4:06) and then cracking into a Steven Adams vibe update (7:14) as he nears a hopeful return to the court in the NBA playoffs. Next up we go in on NZ NBL styles (17:06), then gotta chat about this Blackcaps Test squad that's been named to face England (21:41). After that we've got some Warriors vs Sharks NRL previewing to do (36:18) as well as some other Kiwi-NRL matters at hand. And some quick late-season notes about the Wellington Phoenix to finish up (1:03:06). Alrighty then.

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