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The pod celebrates Waitangi Day by chatting about the Phoenix win over Perth in Auckland, Ian Hogg's debut, and our chances in Gosford on Thursday. Elsewhere, Tommy Smith grabs a brace for Ipswich and Team Wellington's playoff hopes are all but gone.

This week on In The Zone, Lochhead sees red as the Phoenix break a 4 match losing streak, Hogg is set to debut against Perth in his hometown, Kosmina walks out on Adelaide, and look out for our competition to win tickets to the Backbencher reopening. Elsewhere, Ryan Nelsen plays his last professional game, Chris Wood scores in the FA Cup, Team Wellington keeps their playoff hopes alive, while their youth side eases past Nelson.

As the Phoenix slump to new lows, the pod refuses to discuss the game that never was and instead brings the angst on Gareth Morgan's latest rant. Elsewhere, Ryan Nelsen heads to Toronto and take a young Kiwi with him, Dan Keat is released, and there are goals galore in the ASB Premiership.

As the Phoenix crash to last place following another home loss, the pod looks at our top 6 prospects. In Kiwis abroad, Ryan Nelsen is named as Toronto FC coach and Chris Wood bags a hattrick. While locally, the ASB Premiership kicks back into gear.

In the wake of back to back losses in Australia, the pod takes a look at the performances against Brisbane Roar and Melbourne Victory, and what we can expect from the upcoming clash against Western Sydney. In Kiwis abroad, Chris Wood scores on debut, James Musa is loaned out, and is Ryan Nelsen heading to the MLS as a player-coach?

Live from Florida, the pod goes intercontinental to look back at the Phoenix's come from behind victory over Melbourne Heart, and the rest of A-league Christmas action including Marco Rojas' wonder strikes. Internationally, Chris Wood is set to move to Leicester, and the pod chats to New Zealand Olympic goalkeeper Michael O'Keeffe.

On In The Zone this week, the Phoenix head into Christmas with a gift-wrapped present from Central Coast's keeper Matt Ryan. Elsewhere there's racism, hooliganism, Marco's magic, a hattrick from Mark Bridge and Kiwis abroad.

As the Phoenix's new era of total football begins with a loss to Adelaide, the pod takes a look at that, the implications of the owners hands on approach, and ahead to the CCM match featuring the 12 Pubs of Lochhead. Internationally, Corinthians are champions of the world and Ryan Nelsen finally taste victory. While locally, Team Wellington drift off the pace after losing away to Hawkes Bay.

In The Zone reluctantly welcomes back Smithy to the hot seat as the Phoenix dish up a turd sandwich in their home loss to Sydney. Yes, Sydney! The pod dissects that, and looks ahead to the away trip to Adelaide. Meanwhile, Auckland City bow out admirably in the Club World Cup, and it's Tommy Smith V Chris Wood in the Championship. Locally, Otago record their first points at the expense of Team Wellington, and Waitakere and Canterbury lead the ASB Premiership race.

This week the pod plays with a man down and covers most of the action from round 9 of the A-league, including why noone witnessed Phoenix's 1-0 victory over Western Sydney. Internationally, Auckland City prepare for the Club World Cup, Tahiti's Confederation Cup opponents are known, and Kiwis continue to impress abroad. While locally, Waitakere sets the pace in the ASB Premiership.

On episode 35 of In The Zone, the Phoenix pinch a point in Perth and welcome Western Sydney Wanderers to Wellington this weekend. It’s a busy week for Kiwis in both the premiership and championship, with Chris Wood continuing his impressive scoring record. In ASB Premiership news, Team Wellington win, Declan Edge claims the sack race title, and the Auckland derby ends in a stalemate.

Episode 34 has the pod examining the Phoenix's best ever away result after pumping Newcastle Jets 3-0, while also looking ahead as the team travel out west to face the Perth Glory. Meanwhile, midweek the All Whites drew 1-1 with China and a number of kiwi players returned to club duty overseas. And in ASB Premiership, Team Wellington recorded their first win and Auckland were held by Hawke's Bay United.

As the Phoenix lose three straight, the Pod looks at what's going wrong and whether fans can expect any improvement this week against Newcastle Jets. The All Whites assemble in China for their latest friendly, minus one predictable player withdrawal. While locally there is a review of the latest ASB Premiership round, and potential implications of Welnix's part ownership of the Wellington Hurricanes.

Episode 32 has the pod dissecting what went wrong on Monday night against Melbourne Victory, asking what are our chances this week at home to Central Coast, reviewing the rest of round 5, and previewing round 6 of the A-League. Kiwis overseas is the focus of the New Zealand football segment, while closer to home, the ASB Premiership kicked off last weekend.

It’s Episode 31 and In the Zone simulates a real podcast as it dives into the Sigmund/Jeronimo controversy from the Phoenix’s 3-1 loss to Adelaide. We try not to trip ourselves up as we look at Round 5 action and the Phoenix falling over themselves to take 3 points from their trip to Melbourne. The pod chucks itself into the recently announced game between the All Whites and China, and Kiwis making a splash overseas. While Team Wellington springboard into action in the opening round of the ASB Premiership.

We celebrate our pearl anniversary by reviewing Round 3 of the A-league as the Phoenix remain unbeaten with a 1-1 home draw with the Roar, and look ahead to Round 4 action, including the Phoenix away trip to Adelaide. We cover Kiwis abroad in the New Zealand football segment, and look at the Napier U19 tournament in regional football.

Episode 29 takes a look at the Phoenix youth's courageous draw with Melbourne Heart, the rest of round two action in the A-league, and this week's home match against Brisbane Roar. New Zealand football segment reviews the All Whites' two wins over Tahiti despite referring shambles, and Team Wellington squad is announced. While in other World Cup qualification, Australia finally win, Canada collapse, Germany choke and Argentina go top.

In The Zone episode 28 welcomes in the 2012/13 A-league season with a review of the opening round, including the pod’s, and Alex Smith’s, views on Wellington Phoenix’s demolition of Sydney FC, and a look towards the first away game against Melbourne Heart. Internationally, the All Whites face Tahiti away and home, and there’s a look at the highs and lows of Kiwis overseas. While locally, under-19s takes centre stage.

Episode 27 has the pod talking about the Phoenix's last preseason game against YoungHeart Manuwatu, chatting to Ricki Herbert, Rob Morrison and a plethora of players in the lead up to the season opener on Saturday, and previewing the other four A-league games, including the Wanderers' import spot scandal. In New Zealand football, the Young Football Ferns bow out of the U17 World Cup and the team reviews Kiwi's flying the flag overseas. And locally, there's a wrap of ASB Premiership gossip.

In The Zone celebrates our 6 month anniversary by chatting to Jeremy Brockie about the Phoenix's latest preseason game against Western Sydney Wanderers, discussing match day ticket prices, and interviewing A-League boss Damien de Bohun about the Phoenix, the A-league and the lack of FIFA international windows. In New Zealand football news, there's the regular roundup of Kiwis abroad, and potential All Whites' games against China and Australia. And locally we cover the Capital Football awards night.