The Niche Cast

(00:00) Jesse Randall/Myer Bevan(03:35) A-League derby(29:90) Mindfulness(32:40) All Whites & Wellington Phoenix ALW(46:46) Kiwis/Kiwi Ferns(01:19:56) Breakers/Tauihi(01:21:00) BlackcapsThis week in the Niche Cache we chat through some backheel goals from Jesse Randell and Myer Bevan before diving deeper into Aotearoa's A-League derby. We have a quick preview of the upcoming All Whites window and a Phoenix women win, then rolling into the Rugby League World Cup where Kiwis and Kiwi Ferns will play Australia in their respective finals. We quickly update Breakers and Tauihi before finishing with all the kiwi seam bowlers hovering around Blackcaps and a deep dive into the Blackcaps batting depth. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/elnichecacheSubstack: https://thenichecache.substack.comDonate: https://buymeacoffee.com/thenichecache

(00:00) Glenn Phillips & Blackcaps(27:46) Mindfulness(32:46) Breakers(43:29) Tauihi(48:31) RLWC(01:10:57) Auckland FC vs Wellington PhoenixThis week in the Niche Cache we celebrate Glenn Phillips' starpower and venture through New Zealand's cricket territory chatting Blackcaps, Ford Trophy and NZ-A. Then we explore the latest Tauihi basketball action and update the Breakers dip in the NBL. The Rugby League World Cup continues with a Pacific takeover of the semi-final stage and we discuss a few bits of Kiwis news ahead of the team naming on Tuesday night. We finish with a deep dive into the Aotearoa A-League derby between Auckland FC and Wellington Phoenix. Auckland FC have owned the derby but Phoenix are the better team right now and there was an All Whites squad announced during our recording so we sprinkle that into the yarn. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/elnichecacheSubstack: https://thenichecache.substack.comDonate: https://buymeacoffee.com/thenichecache

(00:00) Intro(14:38) Wellington Phoenix & Auckland FC(56:49) Mindfulness(01:02:36) All Whites coach(01:11:55) Phoenix Women(01:17:22) Tauihi(01:23:21) Breakers(01:26:39) Stacey Waaka(01:30:32) Glenn Phillips & BlackcapsThis week in the Niche Cache we start with lots of kiwi football once again. Wellington Phoenix have started their A-League season with two wins and appear to be in far better form than Auckland FC. Phoenix women had a draw over the weekend and All Whites need a new coach after New Zealand Football parted ways with Darren Bazeley. Tauihi rolls along with Southern Hoiho top of the table, while NZ Breakers are battling through a tricky start to the NBL season. Stacey Waaka and Glenn Phillips showed why they are our favourite stars of New Zealand sport, while Bevon Jacobs has shown his potential for Blackcaps. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/elnichecacheSubstack: https://thenichecache.substack.comDonate: https://buymeacoffee.com/thenichecache

(00:00) Intro(02:42) National League football(09:13) Jesse Randall, Dalton Wilkins, Katie Kitching(21:07) Phoenix women(33:48) Phoenix men/Auckland FC(01:09:09) White Ferns(01:19:05) Blackcaps(01:27:25) Kiwis & Kiwi Ferns(01:36:37) Tauihi(01:40:56) Carlin Davison & BreakersThis week in the Niche Cache we lead with lots of New Zealand football. Jesse Randell, Dalton Wilkins and Kate Kitching get our Flying Kiwis spotlight before moving into the opening round of A-League. The Phoenix women had a pesky loss vs Melbourne City while Phoenix men and Auckland FC both had impressive wins. We chat about Corban Piper's progress, Lachlan Bayliss exceptional mahi and the young talent across both teams. Then we check in with White Ferns and Blackcaps as they continue their T20I adventures, Kiwis and Kiwi Ferns in their World Cups, update the Tauihi season and finish with Carlin Davison's takeover of NZ Breakers. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/elnichecacheSubstack: https://thenichecache.substack.comDonate: https://buymeacoffee.com/thenichecache

(00:00) Generous deeds ft. Rocco Berry, Finn Allen, Wellington Phoenix(35:24) Blackcaps(42:11) White Ferns(01:07:21) Tauihi(01:18:06) Football Ferns/Phoenix women(01:33:33) Phoenix men(01:44:13) Auckland FCThis week in the Niche Cache we ponder some generous deeds with Rocco Berry, Finn Allen and the Wellington Phoenix. Then we check in with Blackcaps as they slowly work towards their T20I series vs India and White Ferns who start their T20I series vs Australia first. We check in with the best White Ferns in T20Is vs Australia and some players to watch out for, before updating the latest in Tauihi basketball. Football Ferns didn't play any games in Panama and their wonky World Cup prep continues, while Wellington Phoenix women are laying foundations for future of kiwi football. All three New Zealand A-League teams have home games to start their season with Phoenix men trying to shake some iffy form and Auckland FC leaning on their development system. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/elnichecacheSubstack: https://thenichecache.substack.comDonate: https://buymeacoffee.com/thenichecache