The Niche Cast podcast

2:19:18

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 Playoffs and NBL basketball where Canterbury Rams and Auckland Tuatara lead the league, but youngster Jackson Ball keeps making waves with Hawkes Bay Hawks. Then we roll through a fun weekend for NZ Warriors who had wins in the NRL and NSW Cup vs Newcastle Knights, plus a Jersey Flegg Cup draw vs Knights. The Warriors Under 17 team have made the Harold Matthews Cup grand final for the second season in a row which seems notable. Anzac weekend sparked up thoughts of an NZ Kiwis Anzac Test team and this rolls into the best Kiwi-NRL players from the first stanza of the season. We finish with a net session of New Zealand cricket with notes about MLC buy in, Blackcaps coaching, County Championship and an NZ-A team to tour Bangladesh. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/elnichecache Newsletter: https://thenichecache.substack.com Hook us up with a brew: https://buymeacoffee.com/thenichecache Say kia ora: thenichecache@gmail.com www.theniche-cache.com (00:00) Auckland FC (29:54) Mindfulness (33:46) More Auckland FC (01:06:20) Flying Kiwis (01:11:16) Steven Adams (01:12:54) NBL (01:26:15) NZ Warriors (01:57:38) NZ Kiwis (02:00:58) Cricket…

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The Herb Master (NRL/A-League/NBL/Steven Adams) 2:17:34

6 days ago2:17:34

2:17:34

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 through the continued form of Jackson Ball and Carlin Davison, as well as Corey Webster and Dontae Russo-Nance leading Manawatu. Then we have lots to discuss about New Zealand Warriors who defeated Brisbane Broncos and have an Anzac celebration in Christchurch vs Newcastle Knights. Chris Wood got back into a scoring groove for Nottingham Forest while Moses Dyer and Callum McCowatt are scoring goals so we check in with the Flying Kiwis. And Auckland FC are still dominating and top of the A-League after their win vs Melbourne Victory. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/elnichecache Newsletter: https://thenichecache.substack.com Hook us up with a brew: https://buymeacoffee.com/thenichecache Say kia ora: thenichecache@gmail.com www.theniche-cache.com (00:00) Intro (09:19) Mindfulness (17:24) Kiwi cricket delusion (31:50) NZers in County Cricket (37:03) Steven Adams in NBA Playoffs (57:08) NBL (01:10:10) NZ Warriors (01:51:18) Chris Wood, Moses Dyer, Callum McCowatt (02:04:04) Auckland FC…

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Cannibal Island (NRL/A-League/NBL) 2:03:03

14 days ago2:03:03

2:03:03

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 Tickner have started their County Championship winters in England, then we chat about the women's cricket system in New Zealand. NZ Warriors had losses in NRL, NSW Cup and Jersey Flegg Cup over the weekend and they have also signed another young Aussie in Jye Linnane. We discuss the theme of young Aussies joining NZ Warriors and how Newcastle Knights are doing the opposite in recruiting young halves from Aotearoa. There are a few more Kiwi-NRL notes on offer such as Tyrone Thompson's debut and Starford To'a doing career best mahi. We finish by celebrating Marko Stamenic then the weekly check in with Wellington Phoenix and Auckland FC. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/elnichecache Newsletter: https://thenichecache.substack.com Hook us up with a brew: https://buymeacoffee.com/thenichecache Say kia ora: thenichecache@gmail.com www.theniche-cache.com (00:00) Intro & Concerning Pockets (14:18) Mindfulness (16:22) Steven Adams (21:42) NZ Breakers & NBL (40:44) County Championship (47:34) Women's cricket system (56:46) NZ Warriors (01:29:39) Kiwi-NRL (01:33:07) Marko Stamenic (01:36:57) Wellington Phoenix (01:48:24) Auckland FC…

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Pipe-Weed Dealers (Blackcaps/Kiwi-NRL/NBL/A-League) 2:17:37

21 days ago2:17:37

2:17:37

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 and we put the spotlight on Logan Rogerson as part of a big Auckland FC yarn, before sliding over to Wellington Phoenix who had a win last weekend. This leads to a bigger picture perspective about both Phoenix teams as they have a bunch of matters that need to be resolved heading into next season starting with their coaches. NZ Warriors had a bye this round in the NRL but we chat through a few leftover notes before rolling through a bunch of Kiwi-NRL things such as debuts for Moses Leo and Sean Mullany, Sebastian Kris' form and some deep cuts in the junior ranks. We finish with Brett Hampton's first game of County Championship, Blackcaps performances vs Pakistan and the 10 best young cricketers in New Zealand after the summer season. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/elnichecache Newsletter: https://thenichecache.substack.com Hook us up with a brew: https://buymeacoffee.com/thenichecache Say kia ora: thenichecache@gmail.com www.theniche-cache.com (00:00) Intro (11:45) Mindfulness (15:41) NBL (38:54) Flying Kiwis (45:49) Football Ferns (56:49) A-League (01:29:57) NRL (02:01:08) Blackcaps…

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Bombadil (Warriors/Blackcaps/Breakers/A-League) 2:13:30

28 days ago2:13:30

2:13:30

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 Plunket Shield and the Rhys Mariu kerfuffle before balancing how older players improve in Blackcaps with the exciting youngsters on the rise like Muhammad Abbas. NZ Warriors had a gritty win vs Wests Tigers and are leading the NRL in a few funky stats, plus there are lots of younger players chiming in for a good NSW Cup team. After dropping NZ Kiwis thoughts on the fullback position we roll into A-League football where Auckland FC had a win and Wellington Phoenix men offered an encouraging performance in their draw. Moses Dyer scored a lovely goal in Ireland as well. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/elnichecache Newsletter: https://thenichecache.substack.com Hook us up with a brew: https://buymeacoffee.com/thenichecache Say kia ora: thenichecache@gmail.com www.theniche-cache.com (00:00) Intro & Some Apologies (13:47) Mindfulness (26:37) Steven Adams (31:36) Breakers & NBL (44:19) Plunket Shield (53:44) Blackcaps vs Pakistan (01:11:42) Warriors vs Tigers (01:42:15) A-League & Flying Kiwis…

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The Zen Brothers (All Whites/Blackcaps/Warriors/NBL) 1:54:37

5 weeks ago1:54:37

1:54:37

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 intriguing club situations overseas. Wellington Phoenix Women had a loss and seem unlikely to crack A-League Women finals. Then we chat through Blackcaps T20I/ODI stuff vs Pakistan with Nick Kelly and Muhammad Abbas earning ODI call ups, meanwhile White Ferns have struggled to compete with Australia in their T20Is. We roll through a few Plunket Shield notes before finishing with key details about New Zealand Warriors footy after another win at Mt Smart. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/elnichecache Newsletter: https://thenichecache.substack.com Hook us up with a brew: https://buymeacoffee.com/thenichecache Say kia ora: thenichecache@gmail.com www.theniche-cache.com (00:00) Intro & Sam Ruthe (11:28) Mindfulness (12:35) NZ Breakers (18:21) NBL (31:52) All Whites (01:03:06) Wellington Phoenix Women (01:08:18) Blackcaps (01:23:54) White Ferns (01:37:09) Plunket Shield (01:41:54) NZ Warriors…

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Pams Panthers (Warriors/All Whites/Plunket Shield/NBL) 2:22:37

6 weeks ago2:22:37

2:22:37

This week on the Niche Cast we start by setting the scene with New Zealand's young sporting talent with Sam Ruthe before taking that into Jackson Ball's crazy start to the NBL season. We also update Steven Adams' mahi for Houston Rockets and break down his recent wrestle. New Zealand Warriors had a win vs Manly Sea Eagles and the NSW Cup Warriors have won their first two games. We also chat through Naufahu Whyte's development for Sydney Roosters and the Kiwi-NRL vibes for Parramatta Eels and Newcastle Knights. This is a big week for All Whites football and Football Ferns have another away trip on the radar, then we discuss the weekend of A-League results for Auckland FC and the two Wellington Phoenix teams. We finish with a Plunket Shield cricket where Wellington have taken the lead and spin bowling has taken over. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/elnichecache Newsletter: https://thenichecache.substack.com Hook us up with a brew: https://buymeacoffee.com/thenichecache Say kia ora: thenichecache@gmail.com www.theniche-cache.com (00:00) Intro (14:14) Mindfulness (18:57) NBL (30:09) Steven Adams (37:49) NZ Warriors & Kiwi-NRL (01:28:35) All Whites (01:39:34) Football Ferns (01:49:33) A-Leagues (02:06:28) Plunket Shield…

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Humble Discipling (Blackcaps/White Ferns/A-League/NRL) 2:23:09

7 weeks ago2:23:09

2:23:09

This week on the Niche Cast we update the kiwis involved in Australian NBL finals and preview the opening phase of New Zealand NBL which starts this week. Then we break down the Blackcaps Champions Trophy campaign and how they rank in the global cricket landscape, as well as New Zealand's sporting landscape where the only comparable team is the All Blacks. We chat plenty more kiwi cricket stuff with reactions to the Blackcaps T20I squad named to play against Pakistan and White Ferns beating Sri Lanka in their two ODIs, which now flows into a massive few weeks for New Zealand cricket. Oh and Tom Bruce is the Underground King but don't let that overshadow the impressive youngsters who scored runs in the latest round of Plunket Shield. Chris Wood is cruising with Nottingham Forest along with Marko Stamenic and Tyler Bindon who could soon join him, while Auckland FC are still at the top of the A-League ladder after a 1-1 draw with Newcastle. Wellington Phoenix women held it down with a win while the men suffered a stink loss and we also react to the All Whites squad named during recording. We finish with Kiwi-NRL notes for Salesi Foketi and Xavier Willison, as well as chatting through a NZ Warriors win in NSW Cup and their game vs Manly Sea Eagles this Friday night. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/elnichecache Newsletter: https://thenichecache.substack.com Hook us up with a brew: https://buymeacoffee.com/thenichecache Say kia ora: thenichecache@gmail.com www.theniche-cache.com (00:00) Intro (05:10) Mindfulness (08:23) NBL (20:31) Blackcaps at Champions Trophy (01:01:10) White Ferns vs Sri Lanka (01:06:54) Blackcaps/White Ferns squad news (01:11:48) Plunket Shield (01:18:16) Chris Wood & Nottingham Forest (01:28:41) Auckland FC (01:44:35) Wellington Phoenix men and women (01:52:05) All Whites squad news (01:56:45) Kiwi-NRL/NZ Warriors…

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Faulty Elevators (Warriors/Blackcaps/A-League) 2:24:09

8 weeks ago2:24:09

2:24:09

This week on the Niche Cast we set the scene with a weekend recap across our kiwi sports beat. Then we offer Australia and New Zealand NBL updates, before going deep into a round one loss for NZ Warriors vs Canberra Raiders. There were some impressive Kiwi-NRL performances with Matthew Timoko and Sebastian Kris leading the way for Raiders, while Isaiah Papali'i started his Penrith Panthers career. Blackcaps are in the Champions Trophy semi-finals, meanwhile Otago won the HBJ Shield final and Canterbury won the Ford Trophy final. We discuss how kiwi cricketers love playing domestic cricket, Otago's female development pipeline and the trend of young players shining with bat and ball across both competitions. Then we roll through Tyler Bindon, Liberato Cacace, Lara Colpi and more kiwi footballers around the world. We finish by breaking down Auckland FC's 4-4 draw with Adelaide United and a losing weekend for both Wellington Phoenix teams. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/elnichecache Newsletter twice a week: https://thenichecache.substack.com Hook us up with a brew: https://buymeacoffee.com/thenichecache Say kia ora: thenichecache@gmail.com www.theniche-cache.com (00:00) Intro (11:02) Mindfulness (13:04) NBL Check-In (24:40) Boring Warriors in NRL (01:10:20) Blackcaps at the Champions Trophy (01:31:44) Ford Trophy (01:41:08) HBJ Shield Finals (01:49:06) Flying Kiwis football (01:59:02) Auckland FC (02:14:04) Wellington Phoenix…

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Quackers (Blackcaps/White Ferns/A-League/NRL) 1:55:41

9 weeks ago1:55:41

1:55:41

This week on the Niche Cast we start by discussing our favourite Blackcaps right now and reacting to Joseph Parker's latest win. We also chat about a Tall Blacks win vs Philippines in Auckland and then get deep into kiwi cricket. Blackcaps had a win vs Bangladesh and have won their first two games at the Champions Trophy, plus we have a funky White Ferns squad to break down ahead of their series vs Sri Lanka. Ford Trophy and HBJ Shield finals are coming up this weekend with lots of domestic cricket nuggets on offer, before we talk through a 1-1 draw for Football Ferns vs Costa Rica. Auckland FC bossed another Aotearoa A-League derby vs Wellington Phoenix and there's even some New Zealand Warriors rugby league to preview as they start their NRL season vs Canberra Raiders this weekend. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/elnichecache Newsletter twice a week: https://thenichecache.substack.com Hook us up with a brew: https://buymeacoffee.com/thenichecache Say kia ora: thenichecache@gmail.com www.theniche-cache.com (00:00) Intro (+ Favourite Blackcaps) (10:47) Mindfulness (12:18) Joseph Parker KO's Martin Bakole (20:01) Tall Blacks vs Philippines (24:20) Steven Adams & Houston Rockets (32:24) Blackcaps beat Bangladesh (52:15) White Ferns squad vs Sri Lanka (01:04:44) Ford Trophy & HBJ Shield (01:11:45) Football Ferns in Costa Rica (01:21:59) Auckland FC vs Wellington Phoenix (01:46:32) NZ Warriors & NRL…

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Blue Riders/Yellow Bandits (Blackcaps/Warriors/A-League) 2:17:11

10 weeks ago2:17:11

2:17:11

In the latest Niche Cast we measure our Blackcaps confidence ahead of the Champions Trophy and preview all aspects of this important tournament for New Zealand. We also update the kiwis involved in NBL finals and roll through the best cricketers in Ford Trophy, before setting the A-League Aotearoa derby scene for Auckland vs Wellington Phoenix. Wellington Phoenix women had another loss in Australia which is part of a wider trend and New Zealand Warriors had a fresh line up for their win over Melbourne Storm in NRL pre-season, which may or may not have any flow on to their top-17 to start the season. We finish by highlighting some of the best young play-makers from Aotearoa including Te Hurinui Twidle, Ryder Williams, Cassius Tia, Haami Loza and Bronson Reuben. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/elnichecache Newsletter twice a week: https://thenichecache.substack.com Hook us up with a brew: https://buymeacoffee.com/thenichecache Say kia ora: thenichecache@gmail.com www.theniche-cache.com (00:00) Intro (Auckland FC & Blackcaps hype) (15:02) Mindfulness (17:45) Kiwis in NBL finals (24:41) Blackcaps in Champions Trophy (59:04) Ford Trophy (01:05:22) Chris Wood, Matt Garbett, Liberato Cacace (01:18:49) Auckland vs Wellington Phoenix (01:32:50) Wellington Phoenix Women (01:45:55) NZ Warriors & Young Kiwi-NRL Halves…

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Emotional Whiplash (Blackcaps/NBL/Flying Kiwis/Warriors) 1:36:47

11 weeks ago1:36:47

1:36:47

This week on the Niche Cast we celebrate the undercover excellence of Shea Ili as part of an NBL Finals preview as well as touching on the latest Tall Blacks squad. Then we discuss Liberato Cacace's ruthless tackle on Kyle Walker, another classy performance from Tyler Bindon, Suya Haering and Maya Hahn in Germany, Oliver Colloty's first goal for Peterhead FC and Ela Jerez making her debut for Wellington Phoenix women. Blackcaps have won their two tri-series games vs Pakistan and South Africa which provides momentum into the Champions Trophy. We break down a few key points like Tom Latham's double ducks, Devon Conway finding runs, New Zealand fielding and there is also a wee rant about the 'state of cricket. After a quick run through the best Ford Trophy and HBJ Shield players after recent games, we finish with NZ Warriors filling their top-30 and the Jett Cleary fetish. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/elnichecache Newsletter twice a week: https://thenichecache.substack.com Hook us up with a brew: https://buymeacoffee.com/thenichecache Say kia ora: thenichecache@gmail.com www.theniche-cache.com (00:00) Intro & Steven Adams (06:48) Mindfulness (07:38) NBL/Tall Blacks (19:22) Flying Kiwis (40:52) Ela Jerez & Wellington Phoenix Women (50:05) Blackcaps in ODI mode (01:20:06) Ford Trophy & HBJ Shield Updates (1:26:32) NZ Warriors in trial mode…

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The Industrial Mixer (Super Smash/Flying Kiwis/A-League/Warriors) 2:23:03

12 weeks ago2:23:03

2:23:03

This week on the Niche Cast we celebrate the greatness of Amelia Kerr and figure out some New Zealand sporting greatness tiers. We have a few kiwis in the WNBL and Shea Ili is leading the group of kiwi lads in NBL finals, then we react to the news that Tyler Bindon will soon join Chris Wood at Nottingham Forest. A Football Ferns squad was announced to play against Costa Rica with a fun group of a attacking youngsters, while in the A-League Wellington Phoenix Women had a loss and Auckland FC kept their spot at the top of the ladder. Then we roll through key points for Super Smash champions in Wellington Blaze and Central Stags before breaking down the likely signing of Zyon Maiu'u for Bulldogs, which is especially interesting because Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs love New Zealand. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/elnichecache Newsletter twice a week: https://thenichecache.substack.com Hook us up with a brew: https://buymeacoffee.com/thenichecache Say kia ora: thenichecache@gmail.com www.theniche-cache.com (00:00) Introduction & Luka Doncic Trade (11:37) Mindfulness (12:32) Amelia Kerr Sporting Legend (26:53) Kiwis in NBL & WNBL (36:14) Chris Wood & Tyler Bindon at Nottingham Forest (54:04) Football Ferns squad vs Costa Rica (01:12:43) Wellington Phoenix Women/Auckland FC (01:32:59) Super Smash (01:53:55) Zyon Maiu'u to Bulldogs (02:15:24) Kiwis in SG Ball/Tasha Gale Cup…

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Positive Visions (Super Smash/A-League/Steven Adams/NRL) 2:13:39

13 weeks ago2:13:39

2:13:39

The Niche Cache is back for another journey into the New Zealand sporting abyss where we find Max, Ben and Juan Mata. After a quick comparison between Te Maire Martin and Shaun Johnson from the 2024 NRL season, we take in some mindfulness. Then we chat through how Steven Adams is poised with Houston Rockets and the best kiwis competing for finals spots in the NBL. Auckland FC have a habit of scoring late goals in the A-League and Alex Paulsen is still delivering excellent goalkeeping mahi, while Wellington Phoenix Men have a solid defensive record with a core crew of young players. Wellington Phoenix Women have moved into the A-League finals mix and Super Smash cricket is moving towards finals so we touch on a few key points. Canterbury have Matt Boyle picking up from where Rhys Mariu left off and the Kerr sisters are dominating. We finish with the first look at Under 19 SG Ball and Tasha Gale Cup team lists with notes about NZ Warriors, Bulldogs, Sharks, the Ryder Crosswell/Haami Loza halves combo for Knights and Seriah Palepale/Trinity Tauaneai forward combo for Illawara. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/elnichecache Newsletter twice a week: https://thenichecache.substack.com Hook us up with a brew: https://buymeacoffee.com/thenichecache Say kia ora: thenichecache@gmail.com www.theniche-cache.com (00:00) Intro & Favourite Matas (06:36) Te Maire Martin vs Shaun Johnson (13:25) Mindfulness (20:54) Steven Adams forecasting (38:36) Kiwis in NBL (49:13) Auckland FC (01:09:26) Wellington Phoenix Men & Women (01:20:39) Super Smash (01:52:58) NZ juniors in SG Ball/Tasha Gale Cup…

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Whispering Woods (Super Smash/A-League/Warriors) 1:52:55

14 weeks ago1:52:55