Episodit
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In the 15th episode of The Unused Subs, Jacob & Goran are joined by versatile Football Ferns defender/midfielder Kate Taylor. The former Wellington Phoenix player now resides in France, competing in the top division there with Dijon... so mustard is a hot topic.
Also on the agenda: the extent of her French linguistic skills, the wonder goal she scored at the Olympics and the Canadian drone/spying scandal, her red card against Brisbane Roar from a couple of years ago, the art of the knee-slide and of course, her bizarre - yet responsible - pre-match superstition!
Chloe Knott returns to the Tyler St Sport Bar studio to be reunited with her old teammate as well, and they chat about the formative days of the Nix during Covid times - with some dubious and hilarious insights!
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In the 14th episode of The Unused Subs, Jacob & Goran are joined by former All Whites and Portland Timbers goalkeeper Jake Gleeson. In an extremely honest, confronting and raw discussion, Jake details what went wrong in the operating room 7 years ago as he went under the knife to treat stress fractures in both of his legs.
The result? A gruesome infection, 14 surgeries in total, a seismic and near-fatal blow to his mental health, and the loss of a football career while in his prime.
Recently, a jury awarded Jake US$20.4 million in damages after bringing a lawsuit against the Portland Timbers doctor, alleging medical malpractice. But the road to this win was long and arduous, and one that he couldn't have navigated without the support of those closest to him.
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In the 13th episode of The Unused Subs, Jacob & Goran are joined by Portland Timbers and All Whites centre back FINN SURMAN! He explains why he made the call to miss New Zealand's OFC WCQ semi and final, chats about Timbers head coach Phil Neville and how the former Premier League player is helping his game, the antics of Timber Joey, sunglasses after dark, and whether Finn is a kiwi... or a kiwifruit!? Former Wellington Phoenix defender TOM DOYLE returns to the Tyler St Sport studio to talk about the demise of the Nix in 24/25. What went wrong, but more importantly: how do you fix it?
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In the 12th episode of The Unused Subs, Jacob & Goran are joined by Wellington Phoenix defender Scott ‘Walrus’ Wootton and NZF Goalkeeping Lead Paul Gothard AKA Goffy. The pair of Englishmen reunited after a couple of years since Goffy has been ghosting Walrus! Discussed on the podcast today: the incredible aura of Sir Alex Ferguson who Scott dealt with while at the Manchester United Academy, the qualities of Alex Paulsen and what Bournemouth would've identified in him, and of course, revenge is a dish best served cold... so Scott ABSOLUTELY hammers David Ball after Bally's attack on his best bud back in Episode 2!
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In the 11th episode of The Unused Subs, Jacob & Goran are joined by unlikely goal-scoring hero MICHAEL BOXALL of the victorious All Whites! His first-ever international goal opened the scoring against New Caledonia in a 3-0 OFC WCQ Final win at Eden Park. He talks us through the goal, his emotions in the key moments, and how Kosta Barbarouses cannot open a bottle of bubbly to save his life! Jacob definitely knows how to though, and the day after the match he is in a MASSIVE hurt-box. Good luck to The Spoon before he and Boxy venture out for a round of golf! Most importantly however... for the 3rd time in All Whites history... WE'RE GOING TO THE FIFA WORLD CUP!!!
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We reach double figures! In the 10th episode of The Unused Subs, Jacob & Goran reveal their All Whites Starting XI that SHOULD take to the field in the upcoming World Cup Qualifiers, with the positions of goalkeeper, central defence and both wing spots coming under scrutiny. Then it's Oli Sail who joins the Subs from the Sydney Airport lounge, with tales of brawling brothers, an incredible mum, a subtle smooch with Marcelo, and NRL megastar Nathan Cleary - the footballer that never was!
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In the 9th episode of The Unused Subs, Jacob & Goran are joined by former Wellington Phoenix teammates MACEY FRASER and CHLOE KNOTT. Macey chats about her rapid rise from the Nix to the Football Ferns to the Utah Royals in the USA, as well as her expertise in juggling, freekicks, and posting the best social media content! Chloe revisits her difficult exit from the Wellington Phoenix, and gives Goran grief about his dodgy hamstring - which he injured under her watch at NZCIS!
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In the 8th episode of The Unused Subs, Jacob & Goran are joined by Wellington Phoenix and All Whites maestro Marco Rojas. The overwhelming disappointment of a New Zealand derby thrashing at the hands of Auckland FC, his comeback from injury for the Wellington Phoenix, the unforgettable Colo Colo experience and his personal views on THAT nickname: 'The Kiwi Messi'... it's all discussed, and then some!
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In the 7th episode of The Unused Subs, Jacob & Goran are joined by Auckland FC's Logan Rogerson fresh from winning THAT Kiwi A-League derby 6-1. He talks of bagging himself a hattrick in the fixture - did he though? The rivalry between AFC and the Wellington Phoenix, the support emanating from the South Stand especially, and what he wears inside a Finnish sauna. Dale Warburton from the Yellow Fever gives a stock take from a Nix fan's perspective too.
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In the 5th episode of The Unused Subs, Jacob & Goran are joined by the Godfather of New Zealand football Ivan Vicelich, and Ben Sigmund dials into the Tyler St Sport Bar studio. We re-live the stunning ALMOST goal for Ivan against Italy at the 2010 FIFA World Cup, ask how the Wellington Phoenix can revive their A-League season, and Siggy details THAT brain explosion against UAE.
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In the 4th episode of The Unused Subs, Jacob & Goran are joined by Michael Boxall from Minnesota to talk about Lionel Messi's impact on the MLS, the form of Chris Wood in the EPL, THAT TACKLE Boxy put in against Mexico, and his dedication to fitness as Coach Sunz visits the lads in the Tyler St Sport Bar studio.
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In the 2nd episode of The Unused Subs, Jacob & Goran are joined by David Ball in the Tyler St Sport Bar studio, while Ben Old says 'Bonjour!' from France.
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In the debut episode of The Unused Subs, Jacob Spoonley & Goran Paladin assemble a fine selection of central defenders; EPL icon Ryan Nelsen beams in on dodgy American Wi-Fi, and Tommy Smith is in the Tyler St Sport Bar studio.
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Goran describes what to expect from his new podcast The Unused Subs.
