The Podium

May 14 2024 63 ep. 10

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Everything you need to know about the on field action, and the off field drama that makes sport so interesting. Hosted by Zoë George, with Stuff sport reporters and special guests.

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Check out Stuff's new Rugby league podcast! Adam Blair and Goran Paladin tackle footy's biggest talking points. Get the inside word on the Wahs, the wider NRL and the international game. Weekly insights, analysis and banter as they deliver a fresh take on the great game of rugby league. It's footy like you've never heard it before. Click Here to listen Learn more about your ad choi

Newsable: Jeff Wilson on the All Black Squad for the World Cup

Aug 07 2023 5 mins

Introducing Newsable: Stuff's daily news podcast about what everyone’s talking about! Today, The All Black squad for the Rugby World Cup has been revealed. Former All Black and Sky commentator Jeff Wilson shares his thoughts on the squad and what it's like to hear your name called out. If you like what you hear, search for Newsable in your podcast player, or follow us on Instagra

Introducing Newsable - Sir Graham Henry's 'scary' team ahead of Rugby World Cup

Jun 22 2023 13 mins

Introducing Newsable: Stuff's daily news podcast about what everyone’s talking about! Today, something for sports fans - He's won the Rugby World Cup, so which team does Sir Graham Henry think is "scary" ahead of this year's tournament? Plus he discusses his thoughts on Ian Foster's squad for the Rugby Championship, and whether Scott Robertson is the right man to lead the All Bla

Introducing Newsable - Sir Steve Hansen on how Super Rugby needs to change

Jun 15 2023 21 mins

Introducing Newsable: Stuff's daily news podcast about what everyone’s talking about! Today, something for sports fans - Our full interview with Sir Steve Hansen on what to expect from the Super Rugby finals this weekend, plus his thoughts on how the tournament needs to change. He also spills the beans about which team's on his radar internationally, and how to deal with the pres

Netball's power players, Highlanders motivation, Courtney Duncan's enjoyment factor, and are e-sports .. sports?

May 31 2023 18 mins

The players who could make the difference in this weekend's domestic netball final .. and book a spot in the World Cup squad. What's motivating the Highlanders for their last gasp chance at the Super Rugby playoffs. Motocross queen Courtney Duncan on why she's enjoying her sport more than ever, and we delve deep into what makes competitive gaming a sport. Learn more about your ad c

Scott Dixon bids for Indy 500 title, Netball Premiership elimination plus Super Rugby picks

May 24 2023 19 mins

Scott Dixon joins the show as he prepares for another shot at the famous Brickyard track. Stars shooter Amorangi Malesala is on ahead of her team's ANZ premiership elimination final showdown against the Central Pulse. Then Stuff sports reporter Robert van Royen runs us through who to watch as Super Rugby Pacific gets to the business end of the season. Learn more about your ad choic

Is Super Rugby boring? How to peak for the premiership, and the importance of volunteers

May 17 2023 15 mins

Why is the country's major rugby comp putting some fans to sleep, and we ask possibly the most successful domestic netball coach how to peak at the right point of the season. Plus, why volunteer power is getting the world's biggest women's sport event off the ground. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Portia Woodman-Wickliffe, Hayden Paddon, Sulu Fitzpatrick, Sam Whitelock!

May 10 2023 20 mins

The Black Ferns sevens on winning the world series before the final event's even started, Hayden Paddon on pingponging around the world to rallies, Sulu Fitzpatrick's world cup hopes, and the surprising All Blacks connections to Sam Whitelock's son's rippa rugby team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

League stars get match fit, new amputation for champion climber, should super rugby have a 'draft'?

May 03 2023 19 mins

We chat to a former Warriors hardman about whether it's 'their year' and find out what motivated him to lace up the boots again. Plus why a champion athlete's worried she may never walk again, and we look at whether super rugby needs a draft system like US sports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

NZ EXCLUSIVE: The stars of Ted Lasso

Apr 29 2023 21 mins

Ted Lasso is the breakout hit show about football .. winning awards and a legion of fans. This week Zoe got the chance to chat to the stars about sports, life, and which of them don't even like sport! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices