Podcasts about Piney

The Black Caps know the next opportunity to win a white-ball World Cup will come along quickly, but are frustrated they've let another slip. It's now five in the last 11 years the Black Caps have reached the big dance but been unable to hoist the silverware. Former Black Cap Scott Styris joined Piney to discuss why the Kiwi side can't seem to reach the threshold. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brett Randell will forever be the pioneer for taking five wickets from as many balls - a triple hat-trick - in 254 years of first-class cricket. The Central Districts pace bowler shredded the Northern Districts top order on the second day of their match in Napier, finishing with seven for 25 from 11 overs. Randell joined Piney to look back on this feat. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Triathlon NZ is looking to identify and develop the next generation of Kiwi para-triathletes. The national body is ramping up efforts to discover and train up new talent, and they're hoping the Auckland Triathlon Festival will deliver plenty of choices. Triathlon NZ CEO Pete de Wet joined Piney to discuss. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Every Monday, Jason Pine ranks the best and worst sporting moments from the week that was - and everything in between. This week, he talked about the Black Caps losing out in the T20 World Cup final against India, Sam Ruthe's victory in the national 1500m final and the Warriors starting off their 2026 NRL season. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Pine returns to recap a full day in the world of sport! Highlights for tonight include: Former Black Cap Scott Styris on the side losing to India in the T20 World Cup final. Central Districts bowler Brett Randell on his cricket hat-trick. Triathlon NZ CEO Pete de Wet on the hunt for the next generation of para-triathletes. Piney's power rankings! LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Blues have moved to 4th on the Super Rugby tale after a rare win over the Crusaders. The Brumbies still top the table, despite a three-point loss to the Reds. Blues assistant coach Paul Tito joined Piney to discuss further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James McOnie from The Crowd Goes Wild joined Piney to discuss the Six Nations Championship, the current Super Rugby season, and the T20 World Cup final. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fans are feeling hopeful ahead of the Black Caps' highly-anticipated match. The Black Caps face India tomorrow morning for the T20 World Cup trophy in Ahmedabad. ACC head Mike Lane joined Piney to discuss. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast for 8th March 2026, Former Rugby Australia chair Hamish McLennan joins Piney to chat the Dave Rennie appointment as All Blacks coach. McLennan was the man who fired Dave Rennie as Wallabies coach and replaced him with Eddie Jones just before the 2023 Rugby World Cup. Piney also catches up with Black Cap Rachin Ravindra on the eve of the T20 World Cup final against India, with the first ball being bowled at 2.30am NZT. We also wrap the Golden Shears with Jamie McKay, talk Formula One with James Baldwin out of Melbourne and head to India to catch up with ACC head G-Lane who has made the trip to the cricket World Cup final and review the Blues' win over the Crusaders and more! Get the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast every Saturday and Sunday afternoon on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Liam Lawson is surprised to be a creditable 8th on the grid for this afternoon's Formula One grand prix in Melbourne. With the field of 24 getting to grips with radically different cars and new power units, the Kiwi driver feels he's still finding his feet. Australian Formula One broadcaster James Baldwin joined Piney to speculate ahead of the race. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's been a good weekend for Kiwi farmers, with New Zealand holding strong at the 2026 Golden Shears event. New Zealand won five of six titles at the Golden Shears World Shearing and Woolhandling Championships in Masterton - with Rowland Smith and Joel Henare being among the big winners. The Country's Jamie Mackay joined Piney to recap the action. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dave Rennie is set to take over as the next All Blacks coach, after weeks of speculation. This comes three years after former Rugby Australia chair Hamish McLennan sacked Rennie as Wallabies coach and replaced him with Eddie Jones just before the 2023 Rugby World Cup. McLennan joined Piney to discuss the news - and look ahead to the next World Cup. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

All eyes will be on the Black Caps early tomorrow morning, as the Kiwi side will be gearing up for the T20 World Cup final. New Zealand meet hosts and defending champions India in Ahmedabad, having never lifted a world cup trophy. Black Caps player Rachin Ravindra joined Piney to discuss. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dave Rennie has been picked as the new All Blacks coach. He was the head coach for the Wallabies from 2020 to 2023, before his 38% win record saw him sacked and replaced by Eddie Jones. Australia Correspondent Adam Peacock joined Piney to discuss the reaction to his appointment across the ditch. Plus, they discussed the first round of the NRL season and the glitz and glamour surrounding Melbourne with the start of the Formula 1 season. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast for 7th March 2026, former All Black Keven Mealamu was a member of the recruitment panel for the new All Blacks coach, and joined the slow to explain why they picked David Rennie. Tanah Boyd talked the Warriors opening match victory over the Sydney Roosters last night – the Wahs thumping the Roosters 42-18 in front of a sold-out crowd. Piney catches up with Kiwi shot-put legend Tom Walsh ahead of the NZ athletic champs, and we also head to Albert Park in Melbourne for a chat with NZ Herald sports journalist Alex Powell, who is on the ground for the first Grand Prix of 2026. Get the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast every Saturday and Sunday afternoon on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Warriors smashed the Sydney Roosters 42-18 in front of a sold-out home crowd to open their season in league's NRL with a bang. Playmakers Chanel Harris-Tavita and Tanah Boyd had their hands in three tries each. Harris-Tavita scored two and set up one, while Boyd crossed for the opener and assisted two. Boyd told Piney it was an extremely satisfying result. He says you work so hard in the preseason, and to see it come out in last night's performance was obviously very pleasing. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The new All Blacks coach was appointed this week – Dave Rennie succeeding Scott Robertson in the role. It came down to two candidates – Rennie and Jamie Joseph, and according to NZ Rugby Chair David Kirk, it was Rennie's experience that took him over the line. Former All Black Keven Mealamu was a member of the recruitment panel, and told Piney both candidates had the skill set necessary to coach, but Rennie's ability to build strong cultures, and his pursuit of excellence and high standards really stood out. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Every Monday, Jason Pine ranks the best and worst sporting moments from the week that was - and everything in between. This week, he talked about the Crusaders' weekend victory, Auckland FC beating Melbourne City and Daniel Hillier winning the NZ Open. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Golfer Daniel Hillier's reflected on what he believes was the catalyst to a maiden New Zealand Open breakthrough at Millbrook. He's won by two strokes, finishing at 22-under overall after a final round four-under par 67. Daniel Hillier joined Piney to discuss further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's been a memorable weekend for Kiwi golfer Daniel Hillier. Hillier won the New Zealand Open by two-strokes at Millbrook, the first local to do so in nine years. Golf NZ National coach Jay Carter joined Piney to discuss. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The 2026 Winter Paralympic Games are set to start later this week. The event will be held across three clusters in Milan, Cortina D'Ampezzo and Val di Fiemme. NZ Winter Paralympics Chef de Mission Jane Stevens joined Piney ahead of the event. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Crusaders coach Rob Penney has praised referee James Dolman for nipping niggle in the bud during their 43-33 Super Rugby win over the Chiefs in Hamilton. There was plenty of feeling in the 2025 grand final re-match, and Penney was pleased the teams were given the message to focus solely on their footy. Rob Penney joined Piney to discuss further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wellington Phoenix interim coach Chris Greenacre has kept goalkeeper Josh Oluwayemi in his starting side for this afternoon's game against Sydney FC. The glovesman conceded a horror goal to open the derby last week against Auckland FC and shipped three more before being hooked at halftime. Greenacre joined Piney earlier in the week to discuss the match. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The North Queensland Cowboys and Newcastle Knights will give NRL fans the first glimpse of the new interchange rules as they kick off the season in Las Vegas this afternoon. Teams now have six players on the bench, however only four of the six will be able to be used across eight substitutions. Former Warrior Chad Townsend joined Piney to discuss. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kiwi alpine skier and double Paralympic gold medallist Adam Hall is set to break a national record ahead of the 2026 Winter Games. The 2026 Winter Paralympic Games are set to kick off next week, and this will be Hall's sixth Paralympic event. He joined Piney to discuss the milestone. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James McOnie from The Crowd Goes Wild joined Piney to discuss the Crusaders beating out the Chiefs and the Brumbies defeating the Blues in Canberra. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wellington Phoenix club bosses are adamant they made the right decision in giving Giancarlo Italiano every chance to succeed. The Australian resigned after an embarrassing 5-nil drubbing by Auckland FC in the Kiwi derby. Wellington Phoenix Director of Football Shaun Gill joined Piney to discuss what happens next - and whether Chris Greenacre could take over the role. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Every Monday, Jason Pine ranks the best and worst sporting moments from the week that was - and everything in between. This week, he talked about the Wellington Phoenix getting thrashed, the Chiefs beating out the Highlanders and Tommy Te Puni breaking sprinting records. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wellington Phoenix coach Giancarlo Italiano has resigned from the club in the wake of the side's record 5-0 defeat to Auckland FC on Saturday. Auckland FC handed the Phoenix their sixth straight derby defeat with four goals coming in the opening half. The record home defeat leaves the Phoenix sitting 10th with five wins, five draws and eight losses. Sky Sports analyst Jacob Spoonley joined Piney to discuss the reactions. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chiefs coach Jono Gibbes believes the Super Rugby matches between New Zealand sides are as intense as any of the big rivalries he experienced while coaching in France. The Chiefs have beaten the Highlanders by just 3 points in Dunedin and Gibbs says the derby clashes are true contests. Former rugby union player Brendan Laney joined Piney to discuss. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wales have blown a 12-point halftime lead to lose a 14th successive Six Nations battle, falling 26-23 to Scotland at the Principality. The Scots have moved to the top of the Six Nations ladders, although France are just one point back and have a game in hand - tackling Italy tomorrow. BBC commentator James Burridge joined Piney to discuss. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The All Whites have confirmed their final home games before the Fifa World Cup 2026. They'll be taking on Chile and Finland at Eden Park in March as part of the first Fifa Series held in New Zealand. All White Eli Just joined Piney to explain further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Northern Brave women's cricket team is celebrating a first national title in their 28 year history, lifting the one day trophy with a 67-run win over Wellington. Young Braves all-rounder Marama Downes says the victory was just reward for years of toil. Downes joined Piney to discuss further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There is a new men's 200 metre national record holder. Tommy Te Puni has triumphed at the International Track Meet in Christchurch clocking a time of 20.35 seconds. Te Puni joined Piney to discuss further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James McOnie from The Crowd Goes Wild joined Piney to discuss the ongoing Super Rugby season, the high points of the Winter Olympics and Auckland FC's record-setting victory over the Phoenix. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Netball NZ has had a turbulent time of late, with leadership failures resulting in CEO Jennie Wyllie and a number of board members leaving their roles. As the fallout settles, the question is now being asked what damage this has done to netball in the wider New Zealand sporting landscape – especially now that there's other options for young girls looking to enter sport. Women in Sport Aotearoa CEO Susan Sawbridge told Piney that despite the turbulence, she doesn't think netball's importance, especially at a grassroots level, is diminishing to a point of concern. She says it continues to be one of the most accessible sports for girls and young women across the country, and there's a huge strength in the sport. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Wellington Phoenix are looking to flip the script on Auckland FC. Tonight is the sixth derby between the two New Zealand teams, but the ‘Nix are yet to pick up a win over their rivals. Wellington Phoenix winger Carlo Armiento told Piney they can't hide from the score, but they just have to put it behind them, go out, and win the game. He says the more you dwell on it, the more you start to feel that you'll lose the game, so they just need to treat it as another game of football. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A clunky campaign rife with injuries and selection headaches has seen Australia miss the Super Eights of the T20 World Cup. Earlier losses to Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe resigned the team to a group stage exit. Our Australia Correspondent Adam Peacock joined Piney to unpack their early exit, a record Winter Olympics haul, and what we can expect from the Matildas ahead of the Asian Cup. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

AI is becoming an increasingly larger part of everyday life, and it's made its way into the sporting world too. The tools are changing the way coaches plan, learn, and connect with their teams. International Coaching Expert Wayne Goldsmith told Piney you can't think of an AI tool like you would Google, but instead you treat it like an assistant manager or coach. “The more time I spend training them to understand what it is I'm trying to do and who I'm coaching, the better the solutions will be that I get.” LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hurricanes returnee Josh Moorby has celebrated his first game back in Super Rugby in style. The utility back bagged a hat-trick in their campaign-opening 52-10 win over Moana Pasifika in Wellington. Moorby told Piney it was awesome to get a result like that after a good preseason. “Yeah, just, happy with how we performed last night.” LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Auckland FC are aiming to continue their derby dominance. They're heading south to face the Wellington Phoenix in their sixth clash – the scoreboard weighted entirely their way. Auckland FC scored very early in the earlier derbies this season, and midfielder Louis Verstraete told Piney you can't underestimate the blow it does to the other team if you score early. He says it puts them on the back foot and you on the front, which is especially important for derbies. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Another Super Rugby season has begun for 2026. The Chiefs beat the Blues 19-15 in Auckland and the Brumbies have trampled the Force 56-24 in Perth. Super Rugby Pacific CEO Jack Mesley joined Piney to recap the action. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

SailGP's seen some noticeable growth and CEO Sir Russell Coutts is hoping to boost the sport even further. The event's been drawing in the crowds all through Auckland, and Coutts joined Piney to discuss the kind of reach the sport has. "We're getting the racing fans, we're getting the general sports fans and we're also getting, I think, the lifestyle sector that's coming along to our events just to have fun." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New coach Jono Gibbes is rapt with the resilience the Chiefs displayed in the 19 -15 Super Rugby win over the Blues at Eden Park. Gibbes was pleased his side scored a last-gasp try and found a way to win, despite being on the back foot for much of the contest. Chiefs lock Tupou Vaa'i joined Piney to discuss. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Another SailGP event has come to Auckland, drawing the crowds over to the city's waterfront to catch al the action. Last year's SailGP event generated over $5 million in GDP for the city, and the organisers are hoping for a similar result this time round. Tātaki Auckland Unlimited CEO Nick Hill joined Piney to discuss the benefits of the event. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One of New Zealand's most accomplished sailors is taking on the seas with Sweden this afternoon for the Sail GP. Andy Maloney has won America's cups, competed in the Olympics and recently switched from the Brazilian team to his current position with Sweden. He sat down with Piney to discuss his career leading up to this moment, and what it means for him to be sailing on home turf. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Black Foils' tech team were given a major task after a crash in Perth in the opening round of Sail GP. A roughly 2-meter structural segment was sheared off in the impact, and had to be fabricated from scratch in the UK before being shipped to Auckland for final assembly. Black Foils driver Peter Burling joins Piney to praise the tech teams efforts, and preview the race this afternoon. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jimmy Spithill is a name any sailing fan will recognise. He's won Multiple America's Cup winner, driven for the United States Sail GP team, and is the founder and CEO of the Italy Sail GP team who are into their second season. Jimmy Spithill joined Piney to discuss the new team's goals for their second season in Sail GP. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Anne-Marie Rindom is Denmark's most successful female sailor of all time, but now she's facing a new challenge. She's been to four Olympic Games, London 2012, then she won bronze in the laser at Rio 2016, Olympic champion in Tokyo, and then a silver at Paris 2024, where she was also the Danish flag bearer. Now after entering motherhood, she joins Piney to discuss the balance between her passion and her family. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Blue Steel is one of those strains that doesn't try to impress you by knocking you over. It just quietly shows up, does its job, and lets you stay human.This episode is a solo run with Brandon holding things down while Jesse recovers, and it ends up being a really honest, grounded walkthrough of a strain that feels more like a tool than a party trick.Blue Steel is an indica-dominant hybrid that usually lands in the lower THC range, roughly 16–18 percent. In a market obsessed with chasing the highest number on the label, this one goes the opposite direction, and that's kind of the point.This episode explores Blue Steel in concentrate form, not flower, with a lot of attention paid to flavor, sensation, and how the effects actually unfold over time instead of all at once.Right out of the gate, the terpene profile makes itself known. Piney up front, with myrcene and beta-caryophyllene leading the charge. The flavor comes through fruity at first, then settles into something deeper and peppery on the exhale. It's noticeable, but not harsh, especially when dabbed at lower temperatures.The effects come on gently. Brandon describes it as a light dusting across the head rather than a heavy fog. Even though it's indica dominant, there's no haziness, no mental slowdown, and no derailment of your thoughts. The headspace stays clear and focused, while the body eases up, especially across the shoulders and back.As it settles in, Blue Steel shows its personality. Relaxed, subtle, quietly uplifting. It doesn't push you toward the couch, and it doesn't shove you into your own head. It feels functional. Present. Calm.This is framed as a daytime strain, especially for people who still want to get things done. For Brandon, who deals with chronic pain, it takes the sharp edge off without stealing attention or motivation. No chest pressure. No head pressure. No tightness. Just a smoother baseline.The episode also turns into a really practical conversation about dabs, dosing, and why concentrates don't have to mean getting obliterated. There's a clear explanation of why low-temperature dabbing preserves flavor and experience, how tiny amounts go a long way, and why pens can sometimes deliver inconsistent effects over time due to repeated heating and cooling.One of the most important takeaways here is that dabbing isn't about taking massive globs or chasing intensity. It's about control. Temperature control, dose control, and experience control.Blue Steel ends up being described as a genuinely beginner-friendly strain. Low THC, roughly around one percent CBG depending on the grower, and commonly used for pain, stress, and anxiety. It doesn't overwhelm or amplify anxious thoughts. Instead, it softens whatever edge you walked in with.This is the kind of strain you could use while working, hanging out with friends, or easing into cannabis if you're newer or more sensitive to higher THC products. It's calm without being dull, relaxing without being sedating, and clear-headed without being stimulating.Not flashy. Not aggressive. Just steady, pleasant, and effective.Sometimes that's exactly what you need.Keep the Mic on.Fuel the movement. Keep the conversation going.We keep a running list of tools and brands we personally enjoy and actually use.Find everything in one place here: