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Football Fever

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Football Fever with Jason Pine & Bonnie Jansen is the weekly podcast to keep up with all the action from the beautiful game!

Our voice of football Jason Pine and sport journalist Bonnie Jansen follow the Wellington Phoenix on their quest for an A-League title - all the goals, all the drama, all the glory! Plus, the latest Auckland FC news, and updates from around the world including the English Premier League!

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Episodes

Football Fever: Six for the Nix, but Auckland FC stumble

Jason Pine and Michael Burgess review the latest A-League matches for Wellington Phoenix and Auckland FC. Both Phoenix sides win 2-0 on the road against higher-ranked opponents, the women away at Canberra and the men at Sydney FC. But Auckland FC suffer their first away loss of the season, going down 2-1 at Melbourne City. And the inaugural Oceania Pro League is up and running Football Fever is your podcast to follow the beautiful game in New Zealand. New episodes every week! LISTEN ABOVE See om...

Jan 19, 202647 min

Football Fever: Win, loss, and draw

Jason Pine and Michael Burgess review the latest A-League matches for Wellington Phoenix and Auckland FC. Auckland FC's incredible away form continues with a 2-0 win over Brisbane solidifying their place at the top of the table. The Phoenix men come back from 2-0 down to draw 2-2 with Adelaide United, but the Phoenix women lose their unbeaten home record, falling 2-1 to Melbourne City. Football Fever is your podcast to follow the beautiful game in New Zealand. New episodes every week! LISTEN ABO...

Jan 12, 202648 min

Football Fever: Have the Phoenix turned a corner?

Jason Pine and Michael Burgess review the latest A-League matches for Wellington Phoenix and Auckland FC. The Phoenix men produce one of their all-time great away performances to beat Brisbane 3-0 and reinvigorate their season. Meanwhile the Phoenix women find a stoppage time equaliser to draw 2-2 with the Roar. And Auckland FC share the points with Macarthur in the middle of a busy period for the reigning Premiers. Football Fever is your podcast to follow the beautiful game in New Zealand. New ...

Jan 05, 202642 min

Football Fever: Festive football delivers again

Jason Pine and Michael Burgess review the latest A-League matches for Wellington Phoenix and Auckland FC. The Phoenix women win back-to-back matches to leap into the playoff spots, but the Nix men fall to a heavy 5-1 defeat away at Melbourne Victory Meantime, the Newcastle Jets spoil Auckland FC's New Year's Day party with a defensive masterclass. Football Fever is your podcast to follow the beautiful game in New Zealand. New episodes every Monday! LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for pr...

Jan 02, 202643 min

Football Fever: Records, rebounds and regular service

Jason Pine and Michael Burgess review a superb weekend for the kiwi A-League clubs, including a record-breaking 7-0 win by the Phoenix women over Sydney FC. The Phoenix men also claim a much-needed 3-1 victory against the Mariners, while Auckland FC reclaim top spot on the table, beating WSW 2-0. Football Fever is your podcast to follow the beautiful game in New Zealand. New episodes every Monday! LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Dec 22, 202547 min

Football Fever: Wellington's worrying weekend but Auckland FC march on

Jason Pine and Michael Burgess review the latest weekend of A-League action, as the Phoenix men slump to second-bottom after a fourth loss in five matches. How much longer can this go on? And what needs to change? The Phoenix women also come up empty-handed on their trip to Perth, but Auckland FC grab all three points away to central Coast to stay in the top two. Plus, a thrilling climax to the National League Championship season. Football Fever is your podcast to follow the beautiful game in Ne...

Dec 15, 202547 min

Football Fever: The derby delivers again

Jason Pine and Michael Burgess review the latest thrilling instalment of the A-League men's New Zealand derby with Auckland FC winning a fifth straight clash against Wellington Phoenix. The Phoenix women's away-day blues continue, going down 1-0 to Melbourne City. And the All Whites know their World Cup group opponents after Saturday's lavish draw in Washington DC. Football Fever is your podcast to follow the beautiful game in New Zealand. New episodes every Monday! LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.c...

Dec 08, 202543 min

Football Fever: Nix bounce back as Black Knights stumble

Jason Pine and Michael Burgess review the latest round of A-League men's action ahead of this weekend's New Zealand derby. Wellington Phoenix rebound from consecutive defeats to beat Adelaide United 2-1 in the capital sunshine, but Auckland FC suffer a rare home defeat, going down 2-1 to Newcastle in treacherous conditions. Meantime, the Football Ferns slump to a heavy loss against Australia, and an All Whites midfielder is a Norwegian champion. Football Fever is your podcast to follow the beaut...

Dec 01, 202544 min

Football Fever: Phoenix women have lift-off!

Jason Pine and Michael Burgess review the weekend's A-League action, including the Phoenix women's first ever win over Melbourne Victory. But the Phoenix men slump to consecutive defeats and manage just one shot on target in their 1-0 loss to Macarthur. We hear from Auckland FC attacker Lachlan Brook after his first goal for the Black Knights, but coach Steve Corica isn't happy with the 1-1 draw with Brisbane. Football Fever is your podcast to follow the beautiful game in New Zealand. New episod...

Nov 24, 202544 min

Football Fever: Late heartbreak for the All Whites

Jason Pine and Michael Burgess unpack the under-strength All Whites' narrow 2-1 defeat to world #13 Colombia and look ahead to Wednesday's clash with Ecuador. And the Wellington Phoenix play out a second straight 1-1 draw to open their A-League women's season. Football Fever is your podcast to follow the beautiful game in New Zealand. New episodes every Monday! LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Nov 17, 202540 min

Football Fever: A derby for the ages

Jason Pine and Michael Burgess break down a thrilling Saturday night in the capital, with Auckland FC continuing their domination of the A-League's NZ derby. High lines, red cards, stunning goals and flaring tempers are all on the agenda as the Black Knights beat the Nix 2-1. Meanwhile, the Wellington Phoenix women open their season with a 1-1 home draw against Canberra, and we look ahead to the All Whites' upcoming international window. Football Fever is your podcast to follow the beautiful gam...

Nov 10, 202549 min

Football Fever: Derby day incoming

Jason Pine and Michael Burgess review the latest action in the A-League men's competition. A late goal from Louis Verstraete gives Auckland FC a 2-1 win over Adelaide United, a side they'd never previously beaten, and sends them to the top of the table. Meantime, Wellington Phoenix also stay unbeaten after a 1-1 draw away at the Central Coast Mariners, setting up a mouth-watering first New Zealand derby on Saturday night. Football Fever is your podcast to follow the beautiful game in New Zealand...

Nov 03, 202542 min

Football Fever: Two from two

Jason Pine and Michael Burgess review round two A-League men's home wins for Auckland FC and Wellington Phoenix. Auckland FC keep a second straight clean sheet, with Jesse Randall scoring the game's only goal against WSW. Meantime, freshly arrived attacker Carlo Armiento scores an injury-time winner for the 'Nix to secure a 2-1 win over Brisbane Roar. Football Fever is your podcast to follow the beautiful game in New Zealand. New episodes every Monday! LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener fo...

Oct 28, 202539 min

Football Fever: Up and running

Jason Pine and Michael Burgess review the opening weekend of the new A-League men's season. Auckland FC play out a cagey 0-0 draw with Melbourne Victory with both positives and work-ons. Meantime, Wellington Phoenix come back from 2-0 down to grab an encouraging 2-2 draw away at Perth Glory. Plus a recap of the All Whites' 1-1 draw with Norway. Football Fever is your podcast to follow the beautiful game in New Zealand. New episodes every Monday! LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for priva...

Oct 20, 202539 min

Football Fever: Here we go again!

Football Fever is back at the start of a massive nine months ahead. Jason Pine and Michael Burgess preview the respective A-League men's seasons for Auckland FC and Wellington Phoenix. Can Auckland FC avoid second-season syndrome? Can Wellington Phoenix improve on a disappointing 2024/25 campaign? And how high will they each finish on the A-League ladder? Plus a recap of the All Whites' narrow loss to Poland and a look ahead to Wednesday's clash with Norway. Football Fever is your podcast to fol...

Oct 13, 202545 min

Football Fever: Who's on the plane to the World Cup next year?

In this episode, Piney and Bonnie review the All Whites' performances at the Canadian Shield tournament, with a 1-0 win over Ivory Coast and 2-1 defeat by Ukraine. They also predict their 23-man All Whites World Cup squad if Darren Bazeley was naming it today. Plus, the Football Ferns split their 2-game series with Venezuela and Auckland City suffer a 10-0 defeat in their opening game of the Club World Cup. Football Fever with Jason Pine & Bonnie Jansen is the weekly podcast to keep up with ...

Jun 16, 202547 min

Football Fever: Don't dream, it's over

In this episode, Piney and Bonnie review the heart-breaking second leg of Auckland FC's A-League men's semi-final against Melbourne Victory on Saturday night. Were Auckland robbed by a legitimate goal being disallowed? Or were Victory just the better team? Plus Michael Mayne takes fulltime charge of the Football Ferns and the All Whites squad is named for next month's Canadian trip. Football Fever with Jason Pine & Bonnie Jansen is the weekly podcast to keep up with all the action from the b...

May 26, 202534 min

Football Fever: Advantage Auckland FC

In this episode, Piney and Bonnie review the first leg of Auckland FC's A-League men's semi-final away at Melbourne Victory on Saturday night. What was their 1-0 win built on? And can Melbourne Victory bounce back at GoMedia Stadium on Saturday night or will the Black Knights march into the Grand Final? Plus, the Mariners win their first ever A-League women's title and the Football Ferns are named for matches next month against Venezuela. Football Fever with Jason Pine & Bonnie Jansen is the...

May 19, 202529 min

Football Fever: Bring on semi-final football!

In this episode, Piney and Bonnie preview the first leg of Auckland FC's A-League men's semi-final away against Melbourne Victory on Saturday night. How will coach Steve Corica set his side up? And what would be an acceptable result to bring home for the second leg? Plus, Auckland FC and Wellington Phoenix have their awards nights - and do we have a leading candidate to coach the Nix women next season? Football Fever with Jason Pine & Bonnie Jansen is the weekly podcast to keep up with all t...

May 12, 202533 min

Football Fever: Regular season wrapped ... now onto finals football!

In this episode, Piney and Bonnie review the final regular season A-League games for Auckland FC and Wellington Phoenix. How much will the Black Knights' momentum be stalled by their 4-2 loss away at Western United? And what are the big off-season work-ons for the Phoenix as they try to put a very disappointing campaign behind them? Football Fever with Jason Pine & Bonnie Jansen is the weekly podcast to keep up with all the action from the beautiful game! Our voice of football Jason Pine and...

May 05, 202538 min

Football Fever: Bring a Plate

Piney and Bonnie reflect on an historic weekend for football in NZ, with Auckland FC claiming the A-League Premiers' Plate in their inaugural season. Who can stop them now? And where might the Grand Final be played? Wellington Phoenix meantime slump to a third straight defeat, losing 1-0 away at Brisbane. And we hand out our end-of-season awards for the Phoenix women. Football Fever with Jason Pine & Bonnie Jansen is the weekly podcast to keep up with all the action from the beautiful game! ...

Apr 28, 202537 min

Football Fever: Nix miss the six, but Auckland FC retain the lead

Piney and Bonnie break down the latest A-League men's and women's action for both Auckland FC and the Wellington Phoenix. The Black Knights extended their unbeaten run to 12 matches, coming back from 2-0 down to draw 2-2 with Sydney FC and stay four points clear at the top. The 'Nix men go down 3-2 to Melbourne Victory to have their playoff hopes officially extinguished and the Wellington women are also out of finals contention after a 1-0 loss at Canberra. Football Fever with Jason Pine & B...

Apr 14, 202540 min

Football Fever: Are Auckland FC stumbling in the home straight?

Piney and Bonnie break down the latest A-League men's action for both Auckland FC and Wellington Phoenix. The Black Knights extend their unbeaten run to 11 matches, but have drawn 4 of their last 5 and haven't won at home since February 22. What's going on? And the 'Nix men snap an 8-game winless run with a 2-1 victory over Newcastle. Meanwhile, the Football Ferns are denied matches against Chinese-Taipei by unsuitable pitch conditions. Football Fever with Jason Pine & Bonnie Jansen is the w...

Apr 07, 202533 min

Football Fever: One hand on the Premier's Plate?

Piney and Bonnie break down the latest A-League action for both Wellington Phoenix sides and Auckland FC. The 'Nix men concede late to draw 2-2 with WSW in a much improved performance, while the women go down 1-0 at home to Melbourne City. But Auckland FC extend their unbeaten streak to 10 matches; can anyone stop their march to the Premier's Plate? Football Fever with Jason Pine & Bonnie Jansen is the weekly podcast to keep up with all the action from the beautiful game! Our voice of footba...

Mar 31, 202538 min

Football Fever: One-on-one with Darren Bazeley

Piney talks with All Whites head coach Darren Bazeley the day after New Zealand secured qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 26, 20257 min

Football Fever: All Whites World Cup bound!

Piney and Bonnie review New Zealand's 3-0 win over New Caledonia, which secures their passage to the 2026 Fifa World Cup! Plus, Piney chats to Chris Wood to gauge his reaction to the All Whites' qualification. Meantime, the Wellington Phoenix women cling on to their playoff hopes, but are running out of time. And we review the upcoming matches for Auckland FC and the Wellington Phoenix men and women. Football Fever with Jason Pine & Bonnie Jansen is the weekly podcast to keep up with all the...

Mar 26, 202532 min

Football Fever: One-on-one with Chris Wood

Ahead of the All Whites' final push to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Piney caught up with New Zealand striker Chris Wood. Wood shares his motivation for returning to New Zealand and representing his country, plus insight into his success and aspirations at Nottingham Forrest F.C. in the English Premier League. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 19, 20257 min

Football Fever: One-on-one with Marko Stamenic

Ahead of the All Whites' final push to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Piney caught up with New Zealand midfielder Marko Stamenic. Marko talks about his time in Europe, his development as a player and the emotions he's feeling as he returns to his hometown to help the All Whites qualify for the World Cup. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 18, 20257 min

Football Fever: Late goals prove costly

Piney and Bonnie break down the weekend's A-League action with a mixed bag of results for the NZ sides. The Wellington Phoenix women conceded a late, late goal to go down 2-1 to Sydney FC, but the men's team put in one of their better showings in recent times to draw 1-1 with the Sky Blues. And Auckland FC's lead at the top of the A-League men's ladder is cut to just 4 points after a third straight draw; this time, 2-2 against the Mariners Football Fever with Jason Pine & Bonnie Jansen is th...

Mar 17, 202540 min
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