NOVA Entertainment and News Corp Australia have announced the expansion of British sports radio network talkSPORT into Australia with the launch of the talkSPORT Australia YouTube channel and an Australian original podcast series, talkSPORT World Cup Shootout.
talkSPORT World Cup Shootout sees respected football voices Andy Harper, Kat Sasso and Teo Pellizzeri (pictured left to right above) cover all the action from the FIFA™ World Cup. Released as both a video series on YouTube and an audio podcast across all major podcast platforms, the show will cover the moments, controversies and predictions and wins from the biggest stage of the world game.
Throughout the tournament, the trio will also be joined by former Socceroos players and talkSPORT’s experts with the network the Global Audio Partner of the Premier League and official broadcaster of the World Cup.
Andy Harper said:
“The more football, the better! The upcoming FIFA™ World Cup was already eagerly anticipated, so being a part of talkSPORT World Cup Shootout and joining Teo, Kate and the rest of the team is sure to only increase the fun and I can’t wait to get started.”
Added News Corp Australia General Manager, Commercial Video, Audio & Branded Content,
Ryan Hedditch:
“At News Corp Australia, our vision is to tell the stories that matter, and for millions of Australians, nothing matters more than the drama of a World Cup. We are heavily investing in building premium, original video franchises, and talkSPORT World Cup Shootout is a marquee example of this strategy in action. By collaborating with NOVA Entertainment, we are bringing a much-loved brand to Australia and injecting it with a distinctly local perspective. It’s a brilliant showcase of how we can combine global sports authority with our massive digital network to deliver a truly modern sports show for Australian fans.”
News Corp Australia will serve as the digital distribution partner for talkSPORT Australia, syndicating episodes across YouTube, news.com.au, CODE Sports and SuperCoach. Nova has partnered with talkSPORT since 2023 with the Premier League, FA Cup and Champions League available live and
free via the Nova Player.
talkSPORT World Cup Shootout is available on the talkSPORT Australia YouTube channel and all major podcast platforms, with new episodes weekly.