The Podium: Recent Episodes
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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.
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 Instagram and Tiktok @newsablenz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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 Blacks next. If you like what you hear, search for Newsable in your podcast player, or follow us on Instagram and Tiktok @newsablenz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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 pressure of the Rugby World Cup. If you like what you hear, search for Newsable in your podcast player, or follow us on Instagram and Tiktok @newsablenz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Australia's footballers appear to take on magical properties to make the last 16 of the football world cup, and former Black Caps star Dion Nash debates whether there's too much cricket over the year. Plus, a new change to the Weetbix rugby player cards.
Fifa World Cup gets into full swing, but is Qatar using sport to improve its reputation? The Black Caps face India in an ODI and the Lydia Ko effect!
Rugby League World Cup finals this weekend with giant killers Samoa and Kiwi Ferns facing Aussie opponents, plus previews of the All Blacks match against England at Twickenham and Mike Hesson on the upcoming Black Caps home series against India.
Former All Blacks coach Sir Steve Hansen gives us his take on what makes the Black Ferns so exciting, what men's teams can learn from the way women play, as well as what fathers can learn about how to support their children (like his daughter, Black Ferns assistant coach Whitney Hansen). It's a big chat!
The Black Ferns defeated England 34-31 to claim their sixth Rugby World Cup title, in front of a record crowd. Eden Park was buzzing, as are the Podium team, who got together for a special bonus episode the morning after.
Black Ferns vs England is the RWC final everyone wanted (well, aside from the other teams) - we've got predictions and and how the teams are coping with the pressure. Former Black Caps coach Mike Hesson's in for a chat about the T20 world cup and looming series against India. Plus, why has Harry Styles derailed the start of the Warriors season?
The countdown to the RWC final is on for the Black Ferns, T20 cricket world cup action heats up, and league fans show their partying prowess.
The key match-ups between the Black Ferns and France as they square off in the RWC semifinals, fast and furious Fast5 netball, and a mashup of music and sports.
Legendary coach Robbie Deans joins The Podium with a bombshell prediction, Glenn Phillips rights the ship for the Black Caps, and how you can avoid a hefty fine over a Melbourne Cup sweep.
The fallout over NZR's inability to read a calendar increases pressure on the organisation's management - what do players think? Plus, we've found the best place to watch the Black Caps in sizzling form at the T20 World Cup.
The quarter finalists have emerged at the Rugby World Cup, what's happening with the Silver Ferns, and a superman effort gives the Black Caps something to cheer about at the T20 World Cup.
Rugby World Cup, League World Cup, trans-Tasman Netball, T20 cricket world cup, NPC finals, FIFA Football World Cup draw … grab your snacks Aotearoa, it’s one of the biggest weekends of sport we’ve had for years!
Stunning performances across the board at RWC2021, with Fiji scoring a memorable win among them. The Silver Ferns have one hand on the trophy against Aussie, and we look into the gender pay gap in sport - why are women paid so much less?
At any given moment, a sports ref will be hated by half the people playing and watching a match. Rugby ref Maggie Cogger-Orr joins Zoe George to talk about dealing with that, plus the funny moments on field involving Burger King, 'teacher voice' and whether men or women are easier to referee.
The Black Ferns look forward to a steadier performance in week two of RWC2021, we ask who's tougher to ref - men or women, and find out the sporting superstars pouring cash into pickleball.
It's already clear who the Black Ferns' weapons are at the Rugby World Cup, a New Zealander speeds to victory at Bathurst, and we talk about the new Silver Ferns facing old foe Australia.
The Podium team break down which teams to keep an eye on at Rugby World Cup 2021, as the world's best women's teams go head to head. Plus, cheating scandals galore raise plenty of questions.
Stuff's sports podcast 'The Podium' is coming back, just in time for the women's Rugby World Cup, right here in Aotearoa in October! We'll keep you up to speed with everything happening on and off the field, as well as in the boardrooms and bars where the big calls are made, and it won't just be rugby - sports journalists Zoe George and Rob Van Royen will cover the full spectrum of sporting action to keep you fully up to date.
A record breaking Commonwealth Games has come to a close, with plenty for New Zealand athletes to be proud of. Stuff reporters at the games, Ian Anderson and Rob Van Royen, deliver their assessment of the team’s highs and lows, and chef de mission Nigel Avery tells us what makes the kiwi environment so special.
Cyclist Aaron Gate makes history with his fourth gold medal of the games, the first kiwi athlete to notch up that milestone. Joelle King and Paul Coll are bringing home gold from the mixed doubles squash and the White Ferns and the Silver Ferns both upset the home teams to bring home bronze in cricket and netball.
More medals overnight including a silver for defending hammer throw champ Julia Ratcliffe. The Silver Ferns endure a pasting at the hands of Jamaica’s Sunshine Girls, while the All Blacks are served a hefty loss by the Springboks in Mbombela.
Gold and silver in the men's shot put, but it'll be bronze at best for the Black Sticks women. We take a quick trip to South Africa as the All Blacks label tomorrow's test a "turning point", and find out what Sports Minister Grant Robertson thinks will be his next athletic endeavour.
Another bronze on the bike amid the prospect of medals at the athletics stadium. Our reporters offer navigation help to bus drivers, and personal hygiene tips in the media centre. Plus, ‘The Podium’ takes a break from the Commonwealth Games, crossing to Mbombela in South Africa where the All Blacks gear up to take on the world champion Springboks.
Medals galore for kiwis in Birmingham, but heartbreak for a fan favourite at the squash. Transport woes continue across the city, and we take a very simplified look at the science behind running really fast.
Medals at lawn bowls and pole vault overnight, but one of our great hopes misses the chance to go for gold in squash. Plus, Ian Anderson now thinks he’s friends with royalty, and find out why there was pole dancing at the beach volleyball.
Ellesse Andrews wins three golds at a single Commonwealth Games … but she’s not our only medallist overnight. We find out why Metallica could be the secret weapon for one the kiwi team’s new swimming stars, and tap into some outrage over parking tickets being dished out around venues.
Medals galore for the kiwi team in the pool! But both sevens teams are now in bounceback mode as they try to summon the energy for the bronze medal playoffs., and games organisers are off side with locals after a blunder during the opening ceremony. The state of the food at some venues has social media anger at boiling point - how much is too much for a dodgy snarler and some undercooked chips?
Another protest could be coming for the kiwi team after one of medal winning cyclists was denied her medal, and then fined! Plus, is a love triangle about to derail the Aussie swim team?
New Zealand's on the medal table, with gold and silver at the velodrome, while triathlete Hayden Wilde is protesting a time penalty as he claimed silver. Plus, what's going on with Birmingham's transport during the games, and why Australia's throwing shade at our opening ceremony uniforms.
The first kiwi athlete gets scratched from the games because of Covid, and there's a massive 80s comeback at the Opening Ceremony, which our team in Birmingham seem to know an unusual amount about.
Stuff reporters in Birmingham, Rob van Royen and Ian Anderson, talk to Zoe George about who could be surprise medalists, and make some wild suggestions for new sports they want added to the schedule.
Coming soon from Stuff: a quickfire wrap of all the action from Birmingham 2022, hosted by Zoe George.