Straight up the guts with the Variety Show. Mindfulness to begin (1:30) and then we crack into some Hot Takes about Steven Adams vs the Golden State Warriors (4:43) and introduce the NZ Warriors new man Deajarn Asi (8:45). Vitamin Stats comes with some Flying Kiwis winless streaks (11:30) and some Will Young County Championship quality (15:41) then it's time to go Deep in the Mangroves with five NZ NBL dudes to keep an eye on (17:00) and a Lydia Ko deep dive (21:54). Chuck in some Questions about stink buzz teams (25:36) and low-key Kiwi-NRL things (29:52). Then Musical Jams to close (32:39). Get amongst.

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Got all that good oil as usual, starting with a delightful bit of news as Colin De Grandhomme joins the Kiwi County Tour (4:47). Then it's time to talk lessons learned from Steven Adams and Sean Marks respective NBA Playoff journeys to date (10:49) before we zone in on a couple Football Ferns leaders doing great things in the USA in Abby Erceg and Ali Riley (25:49). Quick yarns on Shea Ili's NBL excellence as well as a few words on the upcoming NZ NBL season (35:05). Then we chat the Wellington Phoenix as they truck along (41:08) and then some Warriors vs Raiders NRL talk (51:22)

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Variety goodness. Kicking off with some Hot Takes about Un-Benching Steven Adams (3:56) and Will Young's kiwi cricket spotlight (7:42), then it's off to teh chemist for some Vitamin Stats where the Wellington Phoenix's Eden Park win (9:30) and Isaiah Papali'i's superb form (12:45) get a mention. Deep in the Mangroves looks at kiwi footballers competiting for trophies right now (14:46) and a weird round for Kiwi-NRL centres (19:01). Then Questions serve up some Shea Ili basketball focus (24:13) some big ups for Joey Manu (29:40) and a Warriors helpline for Nathan Brown (31:14). Musical Jams to close (38:29) and there ya go. Bob's your uncle.

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Hold up, Steven Adams got benched? Yup and we'll explain exactly why as well as how he's continued to be a beacon of Aotearoa sport even from the sidelines (7:09). Then we chat Wellington Phoenix after their Welly homecoming was spoiled, and why exactly they seem to have such wild variance with their results/performances (24:06). Then it's time to talk NZ Warriors vs Melbourne Storm, previewing the match-up, where the Wozzas are at right now, and of course examining the Storm's kiwi contingent too (43:52). Good yarns as always.

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Got them standard kiwi sporting notebook yarns on the Variety Show as per. Cheeky Easter Mindfulness first up (1:36) and then it's off into the Hot Takes with some Wellington Phoenix rolling with the flow (3:54) and why a West Tigers win is good for Aotearoa rugby league (7:33). Vitamin Stats serves up a bit of Costa Rica scouting for the All Whites (9:45) and them some NZ Warriors running metre numbers (12:45). Deep in the Mangroves involves pirates and also that Steven Adams vs Karl-Anthony Towns matchup (15:03) and Tom Bruce & Simon Keene in the Plunket Shield (21:25). Question Time delivers best Welly Nix players during the rollercoaster last few months (25:21) and some learning with the White Ferns (29:24)... then Musical Jams to finish (34:02). Go on then.

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Triple banger on the agenda today, folks. First we go deep on Steven Adams' playoff match-up against the Minnesota Timberwolves (8:41). Then we explore this recent Football Ferns series against the Aussies, also linking in a promising U20s tour (34:05). And finally the Aotearoa Warriors vs the Sydney Roosters gets a good yarn, as well as a few other valuable Kiwi-NRL thoughts (51:59). All the good stuff.

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Serving Aotearoa sports through showful variety, here ya go. Mindfulness to begin (2:27) with some natural wonderment. Then we’ve got some Hot Takes regarding A-League hype ups (6:20) and the Roosters NRLW championship (10:10). Vitamin Stats have some Steven Adams regular season excellence (12:56) and a bit of Trent Boult T20 glory (16:37). Deep in the Mangroves means talking Aotearoa U20 women’s footy (19:08) and a young Kiwi-NRL team from across the early rounds (27:40). Then we’ve got further kiwi football x A-League learnings (31:06) and NZ Warriors expectations (36:09)... and Musical Jams to close (38:24). Top yarns, top pod, get stuck in.

All that good chat, starting with a Dose of Mindfulness (5:24) and then paying service to kiwi sports beginning with a Steven Adams Vibe Check (9:34), a trinity of Aotearoa Cricket ideas (21:41), the Wellington Phoenix's recent faceplant (36:20), a preview of the Football Ferns vs Australia (45:03), NZ angles on the NRL Wahine Grand Final (57:18), and then a big ol' Warriors vs Cowboys looksee (1:06:34). Par excellence.

Get some Variety. Starting with a very practical Mindfulness (3:11) and then onwards with the kiwi sporting yarns. Hot Takes include Wellington Phoenix Academy prominence (6:29) and an Aotearoa summer cricket celebration (11:10). Vitamin Stats has some Wildcard Stat Attackery (12:44) and some Simon Keene Plunket Shield (16:19). Deep in the Mangroves means Blackcaps depth (17:50) and Aotearoa rugby league foundations (22:50). Question Time is a triple-banger with Football Ferns focus (26:45), Lydia Ko's recent form (30:10), and favourite Blackcaps (33:36) all on the cards. Then some Musical Jams (41:43). Be excellent.

Excessively good yarns here, starting with some Mindfulness (5:12) and then going all in on kiwi football and rugby league matters. The All Whites World Cup qualifiers get some focus (9:14). A fresh Football Ferns squad gets the finetooth comb along with some eligibility chat (24:58). There's a Welly Nix update after another enjoyable win (40:16). Then it's the NRL's turn with some NRLW finals previews (47:58) and then a whole lot on the Warriors vs Broncos came on Saturday (56:33). Chuck in some Warriors Juniors perspective (1:16:13) and bob's your uncle.