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Football Fever

Hosted by Newstalk ZB · news · EN-US · 181 episodes

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Football Fever with Jason Pine is the weekly podcast to keep up with all the action from the beautiful game!Our voice of football Jason Pine follows Auckland FC and the Wellington Phoenix on their quests for an A-League title - all the goals, all the drama, all the glory! Plus, the latest updates from around the world including the English Premier League!Download Football Fever on iHeartRadio or wherever you get your podcasts.Powered by Newstalk ZB

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What is Football Fever about?

Football Fever with Jason Pine is the weekly podcast to keep up with all the action from the beautiful game! Our voice of football Jason Pine follows Auckland FC and the Wellington Phoenix on their quests for an A-League title - all the goals, all the drama, all the glory!

Who hosts Football Fever?

Football Fever is hosted by Newstalk ZB. The show has published 181 episodes to date.

What has Football Fever covered recently?

Recent episodes include "Football Fever: Up and running for another year" (19 October 2026, 45 minutes), "Football Fever Cup Edition: Viva Espana!" (20 July 2026, 30 minutes), and "Football Fever Cup Edition: The final feast and the lukewarm entrée" (17 July 2026, 26 minutes).

How often does Football Fever publish?

Football Fever publishes roughly daily, with episodes averaging 33 minutes across 181 episodes.

How hard is it to get booked on Football Fever?

Booking probability for Football Fever is 36%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Football Fever requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Football Fever's contact route on record: verified email.

Who should pitch Football Fever?

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About the host

Newstalk ZB hosts Football Fever, a news show with 181 episodes published.

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  • Football Fever

    Football Fever: Up and running for another year

    Oct 19, 202645 min

    As the 2026/27 A-League season begins, we break down the campaign-openers for both Phoenix sides and Auckland FC's men. The Black Knights begin their title defence with as 3-1 home win over Melbourne City, with new boy...

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    Football Fever Cup Edition: Viva Espana!

    Jul 20, 202630 min

    Jason Pine is joined by former All White and now football commentator and analyst David Chote to review the World Cup final. Spain add a second World Cup star to their shirt after a 1-0 win over Argentina, having...

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    Football Fever Cup Edition: The final feast and the lukewarm entrée

    Jul 17, 202626 min

    Jason Pine is joined by former All Whites goalkeeper, Sky Sport football commentator, and analyst Jacob Spoonley to preview Monday’s World Cup final. Three-time winners and defending title-holders Argentina meet 2010...

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    Football Fever Cup Edition: It's not coming home

    Jul 16, 202638 min

    Jason Pine is joined by English-born, NZ-based elite football coach and analyst Scotty Hales on today's episode. Lionel Messi inspires yet another Argentine comeback, providing two assists in a 2-1 semi-final victory...

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    Football Fever Cup Edition: Spain superb, but France misfire

    Jul 15, 202630 min

    Jason Pine is joined by long-time football coach and analyst Chris Milicich on today's episode. Spain produce a semi-final masterclass to beat France 2-0 and reach the World Cup final for just the second time. The...

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    Football Fever Cup Edition: And then there were four

    Jul 14, 202630 min

    Jason Pine is joined by TVNZ sports reporter Luke Robinson to preview the World Cup semi-finals. Can Spain's miserly defence contain France's electric attack? How much of Argentina v England will be about Lionel Messi v...

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    Football Fever Cup Edition: The cream rises

    Jul 13, 202640 min

    Jason Pine is joined by Goran Paladin to review the World Cup quarter-finals. The top four sides in the current world rankings will play in the semi-finals as France, Spain, England and Argentina advance. France and...

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    Football Fever Cup Edition: 40 gone, just eight left

    Jul 9, 202638 min

    Jason Pine is joined by Brenton Vannisselroy to preview the World Cup quarter-finals. Can Morocco stop France's elite strike-force? Will Spain finally concede a goal? How will England deal with Erling Haaland? And what...

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    Football Fever Cup Edition: Out of the fire for Argentina and Switzerland break a 72-year drought

    Jul 8, 202629 min

    Jason Pine is joined by former All White David Chote to break down the last two round-of-16 matches. Argentina overturn a 2-0 deficit with time running out to beat Egypt 3-2. And Switzerland and Colombia play out 120...

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    Football Fever Cup Edition: Farewell CR7 and Belgium trump Trump

    Jul 7, 202630 min

    Jason Pine is joined by NZ under-20 men’s coach José Figueira to break down today’s action. Spain leave it late to beat Portugal 1-0, spelling the end of Cristiano Ronaldo’s sixth World Cup. And Belgium are far too good...

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    Football Fever Cup Edition: Viking victory and an Azteca epic

    Jul 6, 202636 min

    Jason Pine is joined by former All White David Chote to break down two thrilling round-of-16 matches. Erling Haaland’s brace propels Norway into the quarter-finals for the first time, with Brazil eliminated. And Mexico...

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    Football Fever Cup Edition: Spain finally arrive and two legends collide

    Jul 3, 202628 min

    Jason Pine is joined by NZ under-17 and under-20 assistant coach Lee Padmore to look at the latest knockout matches at the FIFA World Cup. Spain flex their muscles and cruise past Austria 3-0 to claim their place in the...

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    Football Fever Cup Edition: Last-gasp madness and a Kane masterclass

    Jul 2, 202630 min

    Jason Pine is joined by sports broadcaster and football fanatic Matt Brown as the round-of-32 ramps up at the 2026 Fifa World Cup. Harry Kane rescues England from embarrassment at the hands of DR Congo with a brace that...

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    Football Fever Cup Edition: Can anyone stop France?

    Jul 1, 202638 min

    Jason Pine is joined by football coach and commentator Stu Widdowson as the round-of-32 continues at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. France cruise into the last 16 with a 3-0 victory over Sweden and look every inch tournament...

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    Football Fever Cup Edition: Heavyweights fall in spot-kick heartbreak

    Jun 30, 202635 min

    Jason Pine is joined by TVNZ sports reporter and football fanatic Luke Robinson to run an eye over today's three knockout matches. Germany lose a World Cup penalty shoot-out for the first time ever, with Paraguay going...

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    Football Fever Cup Edition: All Whites face Belgium in do-or-die clash

    Jun 26, 202628 min

    Jason Pine chats 1-on-1 with All Whites head coach Darren Bazeley and goalscoring defender against Egypt Finn Surman ahead of tomorrow's win-or-go-home clash with Belgium in Vancouver. Piney also wraps the final games...

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    Football Fever Cup Edition: Shock Results Shake Up the Groups

    Jun 25, 202635 min

    Jason Pine is joined by former All White and now football commentator Fred de Jong as three groups reach their conclusion. South Africa surprise everyone by finishing second in Pool A with a 1-0 victory over South...

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    Football Fever Cup Edition: Ronaldo Makes History as England Stall

    Jun 24, 202637 min

    Jason Pine is joined by football commentator Nathan Alleyne to run an eye over the latest matches at the FIFA World Cup. Cristiano Ronaldo has arrived at the tournament; a game later than his fellow global superstars...

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    Football Fever Cup Edition: Stars Shine, All Whites Under Pressure

    Jun 23, 202635 min

    Jason Pine is joined by football journalist and broadcaster Andrew Gourdie to discuss wins by Argentina, France and Norway in their latest pool matches. Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland all score braces...

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    Football Fever Cup Edition: Egypt come back to beat All Whites in Vancouver

    Jun 22, 202622 min

    Jason Pine is joined by long-time football analyst Miles Davis to break down the All Whites’ 3-1 loss to Egypt in the second pool match at the World Cup. Was the first half as good as we’ve seen from New Zealand? How...

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