Best Matthew Cade Podcasts (2025)

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Full Show Podcast: 10 July 2025 1:29:59

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On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Thursday 10th of July, Finance Minister Nicola Willis talks the Reserve Bank decision to hold the OCR steady and what that says about our economy. Shane Jones has had enough of lizards, DOC, and progress being stalled on a mine that would provide 700 jobs for the Otago region. Kiwi actress Antonia…

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Chris Medland: Formula 1 Journalist on the sacking of Red Bull Team Principal Christian Horner 3:02

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Red Bull have waved the chequered flag to team principal Christian Horner. The 51-year-old had been in the role since 2005, overseeing eight drivers' world championships and six constructors' titles. The syndicate sits fourth on the teams' ladder this season, and four-time defending world champion Max Verstappen has won two of 12 races with reports…

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Radio host embarrasses himself by calling Patrick Mahomes fat 13:50

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Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes reacted to a radio host calling Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes "fat."

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Radio host embarrasses himself by calling him fat 13:50

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Laurence & Spiegs react to Kevin Kietzman, a radio host in Kansas City, calling Chiefs Quarterback Patrick Mahomes fat.

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Bears may be waiting before adding to their roster 17:54

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Matt Spiegel & Laurence Holmes react to a report from NFL Insider Albert Breer's reports that the Bears may want to see what they have in training camp before adding to their roster.

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Stephen Knightly: RocketWerks Games CEO on the impact of the $160 million rebate for the industry 2:59

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The video game industry's going gangbusters, with the number of people employed up by more than 20%. This is due to a four-year, $160 million sector rebate, offering 20 cents back for every dollar eligible studios spend. Forty studios will receive a share of $22.4 million this year, including RocketWerks Games. Its CEO, Stephen Knightly, told Heath…

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Louise Upston: Social Development Minister on the beneficiary task force to deal with flood clean up 4:43

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The Government's reluctant to give work opportunities to beneficiaries outside of emergencies. It's activated a beneficiary task force in Tasman and Marlborough, with beneficiaries able to get paid for helping clean up debris and slush. Social Development Minister Louise Upston says the initiative is just for Civil Defence emergencies at this stage…

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Matt Whineray: Ministry for the Environment Independent Reference Group Chair on the need for the Govt to move away from natural hazard buyouts 2:27

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There are expectations the Government continuing to step in to cover natural hazard costs for homeowners could create a moral hazard. An independent climate adaptation report reveals annual losses from weather-related events over the next 25 years could increase by a quarter. It warns the later we respond, the more disruptive the adjustment will be…

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Craig Counsell announces Porter Hodge is heading to the Injured List 21:28

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Cubs Manager Craig Counsell joined the show and break the news that the team is placing reliever Porter Hodge on the injured list and calling up Ethan Roberts in a corresponding move.

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Craig Counsell announces Porter Hodge is heading to the injured list 21:28

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Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes were joined by Cubs manager Craig Counsell to discuss reliever Porter Hodge's struggles, center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong's breakout season and more.

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Shane Jones: Resources Minister on the lizards blocking the expansion of Central Otago's Macraes gold mine 4:24

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The Resources Minister says a setback for expansion of the country's largest gold mine could result in the loss of up to a thousand jobs. Central Otago's Macraes gold mine applied for a permit under the Wildlife Act to clear vegetation on its site in a bid to expand its operation. Last month the Department of Conservation declined it, stating the c…

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Nicola Willis: Finance Minister on businesses and economic recovery 5:49

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The Finance Minister says businesses should be more confident about the economic recovery. The Reserve Bank's been weighing up lower-than-expected growth and higher inflation in its decision to keep the Official Cash Rate unchanged at 3.25%. Nicola Willis says businesses have been battening down the hatches. But she told Heather du Plessis-Allan th…

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Why is Cubs ace Shota Imanaga's strikeout rate down? 9:44

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Lance Brozdowski digs into Shota Imanaga's outing in Minnesota, wonders whether his small velocity loss is affecting his strikeout rate this season, and talks about why pitching prospect Jaxon Wiggins hasn't thrown in a game since June 20th.

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Full Show – July 8, 2025 2:39:18

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Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes welcomed on Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner to discuss the club's recent performance. Spiegel and Holmes also pondered whether Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong's emotions get the best of him at times.

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Nico Hoerner talks Cubs, is unhappy about his fly ball percentage (Hour 1) 34:35

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Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes opened their show by discussing White Sox owner-in-waiting Justin Ishbia's presence at the team's game Monday evening. Will it be awkward to have Ishbia around when he won't take control from current chairman Jerry Reinsdorf for years? Later, Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner joined the show to discuss the club winni…

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Debate: Who's responsible for the Alex Cooper 7th-inning stretch debacle? (Hour 2) 40:32

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In the second hour, Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes got into a heated debate about who was responsible for "Call Her Daddy" podcast host Alex Cooper's bizarre rendition of "Take Me Out to the Ball Game" at Wrigley Field on Sunday evening. They also took calls from listeners on the topic.

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Jason Lieser isn't sold on the Bears offensive line being top 4 in the NFL (Hour 3) 41:02

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In the third hour, Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes were joined by Sun-Times writer Jason Lieser to discuss the latest Bears storylines, including where their offensive line ranks among its counterparts around the league. After that, Spiegel and Holmes reacted to former White Sox first baseman Andrew Vaughn homering in his first game with the Brewe…

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Does Pete Crow-Armstrong's anger get the best of him at times? (Hour 4) 43:08

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In the final hour, Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes discussed Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong's habit of getting angry, which drew Spiegel's ire. After that, the guys discussed how Cubs left-hander Matthew Boyd is easy to root for.

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Heather du Plessis-Allan: What Chris Hipkins is doing to the Covid Inquiry 2:05

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Let me tell you what Chris Hopkins is busy doing to the Covid Inquiry. Let me tell you, when he says that the Covid Inquiry is providing a platform for those who have conspiracy theorist views, he is trying to undermine it, and he's doing that. So it doesn't matter what the outcome of the inquiry is, people have already written it off as a nut job …

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Mathew Boyd is impossible not to root for 8:23

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Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes discussed how Cubs left-hander Matthew Boyd is easy to root for.

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Does Pete Crow-Armstrong's anger get the best of him at times? 24:54

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Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes discussed Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong's habit of getting angry, which drew Spiegel's ire.

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Andrew Vaughn homers in first game with Brewers after change of scenery 11:11

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Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes reacted to former White Sox first baseman Andrew Vaughn homering in his first game with the Brewers. The White Sox traded him to the Brewers in June.

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Jason Lieser isn't sold on the Bears offensive line being top 4 in the NFL 22:03

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Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes were joined by Sun-Times writer Jason Lieser to discuss the latest Bears storylines, including where their offensive line ranks among its counterparts around the league.

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Pollies: Labour's Ginny Andersen and National's Mark Mitchell talk Kiri Allan, FamilyBoost, Covid-19 inquiry 11:09

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Details have emerged about the career-ending night former Minister Kiri Allan was arrested in Wellington for drink driving. Allan resigned immediately after crashing into a parked car and testing over the legal limit in mid-2023. Police Minister Mark Mitchell told Heather du Plessis-Allan her behaviour was unacceptable, but he believes in redemptio…

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Full Show Podcast: 09 July 2025 1:29:52

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On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Wednesday 9th of July, will the Reserve Bank act in line with consensus and hit pause on OCR cuts? Why have Auckland Arena’s billionaire backers pulled out of the Western Springs stadium deal? Why is a free stadium now off the table for ratepayers? Ginny Andersen and Mark Mitchell debate mandatory…

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Paul Scofield: Canterbury Museum's Senior Curator of Natural History on the project planning to resurrect the Moa 3:43

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There's a belief a plan to resurrect the extinct Moa will have ample roll-on effects. US company Colossal Bioscience has partnered with Ngāi Tahu in a $50 million project to revive the flightless bird through gene editing. Canterbury Museum's Senior Curator of Natural History Paul Scofield says it's a great eco-tourism opportunity. He told Heather …

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Caller choked up about Alex Cooper's rendition of the 7th-inning stretch 14:02

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Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes took calls about the sanctity of the seventh-inning stretch at Wrigley Field, and one caller got choked up about the dream of performing it himself.

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Debate: Who's responsible for the Alex Cooper 7th-inning stretch debacle? 19:12

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Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes got into a heated debate about who was responsible for "Call Her Daddy" podcast host Alex Cooper's bizarre rendition of "Take Me Out to the Ball Game" at Wrigley Field on Sunday evening.

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Richard Arnold: US Correspondent on the flash floods in Texas 4:16

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The death toll from flash floods that struck central Texas has now climbed to at least 108 people. Search and rescue efforts have reached their fifth day, with the dead including 28 children due to flooding west of San Antonio. Dozens of people are still missing. US Correspondent Richard Arnold told Heather du Plessis-Allan hundreds of volunteers h…

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Nico Hoerner talks Cubs, is unhappy about his fly ball percentage 17:00

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Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes were joined by Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner to discuss the club winning two of three games against the Cardinals over the weekend and to explain why he's upset about his fly ball percentage.

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Justin Ishbia makes his presence known at Sox Park 8:02

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Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes discussed White Sox owner-in-waiting Justin Ishbia's presence at the team's game Monday evening. Will it be awkward to have Ishbia around when he won't take control from current chairman Jerry Reinsdorf for years?

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Steve Symon: Advisory Group for Organised Crime Chair on community involvement being needed to tackle crime 3:41

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The Ministerial Advisory Group believes the community is a vital part of the solution in stomping out organised crime and drug use. The group has released its third report which highlights being tough on organised crime means also focusing on drug users. Advisory Group for Organised Crime Chair Steve Symon says it requires early intervention and co…

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Shane Henderson: Stadium Venues Working Group Chair on Auckland Arena pulling out of the Western Springs stadium project 3:22

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Confusion over the billionaire-backed Auckland Arena proposal being withdrawn from options for Western Springs. Businesswoman Anna Mowbray, her husband and former All Black Ali Williams, and Auckland FC owner Bill Foley withdrew their 12,500 seat proposal, which wouldn't have cost ratepayers a cent. It follows news Aucklanders don't have a clear pr…

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Shane Reti: Science Minister on the Government's first AI strategy 2:10

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The Government's making moves to ensure we'll no longer lag behind when it comes to Artificial Intelligence. Science Minister Shane Reti's announced the Government's first strategy for using AI - claiming it'll reduce barriers to adoption and promote responsible use. He says it could lift our GDP by $76 billion by 2038. Reti told Heather du Plessis…

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Nick Tuffley: ASB Chief Economist ahead of today's OCR announcement 2:44

1d ago2:44

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Economists say pausing the OCR could be prudent as we wait to find out more about the state of global trade. The Reserve Bank will make a call today on whether to cut the Official Cash Rate for a seventh consecutive time or hold it steady at 3.25%. There's much to consider, including uncertainty about the US tariffs. ASB Chief Economist Nick Tuffle…

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Janet Xuccoa: Family Trust Services Managing Director on the Govt making it easier to sell property held in a family trust 3:08

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A view that current family trust laws have too much red tape. The Government's making it easier to sell property held in a family trust in its latest revamp of anti-money laundering policies. It means realtors won't need to collect extensive information about a trust's history to make a sale. Family Trust Services' managing director, Janet Xuccoa t…