The first All Blacks squad of the year includes five uncapped players.

Highlanders utility Timoci Tavatavanawai is the only new back - while Hurricanes flanker Du'Plessis Kirifi, Highlanders lock Fabian Holland and Chiefs front-rowers Ollie Norris and Brodie McAlister are the quartet of forwards named for next month's home series against France.

ZB sports news director Clay Wilson joined the Afternoons team to discuss.

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The first All Blacks squad of the year includes five uncapped players.
Highlanders utility Timoci Tavatavanawai is the only new back - while Hurricanes flanker Du'Plessis Kirifi, Highlanders lock Fabian Holland and Chiefs front-rowers Ollie Norris and Brodie McAlister are the quartet of forwards named for next month's home series against France.
ZB sports news director Clay Wilson joined the Afternoons team to discuss.
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We’re bringing you an exciting new era on Newstalk ZB with Matt Heath & Tyler Adams Afternoons.

With years of media and broadcast experience between them, this team brings a fresh and unique perspective to your weekdays.

Matt and Tyler dive into the latest news stories, share their opinions, and engage with their listeners weekdays on Newstalk ZB.

We’re bringing you an exciting new era on Newstalk ZB with Matt Heath &amp; Tyler Adams Afternoons.
With years of media and broadcast experience between them, this team brings a fresh and unique perspective to your weekdays.
Matt and Tyler dive into the latest news stories, share their opinions, and engage with their listeners weekdays on Newstalk ZB.

Matt Heath and Tyler Adams dive into the latest news stories, share their opinions, and engage with their listeners weekdays on Newstalk ZB.

Matt Heath & Tyler Adams Afternoons

Clay Wilson: ZB sports news director on Scott Robertson's picks for the first All Blacks squad of 2025

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/7784f840-c291-422a-924b-ad9000bbad71/clips/20f3dac4-7188-4057-b0a0-b305002620cb/transcript

On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 19th of March 2026 - are rising fuel prices pushing you toward public transport? 

Then a fascinating chat about magic mushrooms and the use of psilocybin in contained prescribed therapy. 

Get the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Podcast every weekday afternoon on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.

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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 19th of March 2026 - are rising fuel prices pushing you toward public transport?&nbsp;
Then a fascinating chat about magic mushrooms and the use of psilocybin in contained prescribed therapy.&nbsp;
Get the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Podcast every weekday afternoon on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.
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Full Show Podcast: 19 March 2026 

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/7784f840-c291-422a-924b-ad9000bbad71/clips/4d255645-3cbb-47d6-ad2d-b412003da72f/transcript

A growing number of Kiwis are finding relief from their psychological distress and conditions with psilocybin therapy - or magic mushrooms.

The drug can be used to treat depression and addiction, with more research coming out about the benefits of this treatment. 

Auckland University School of Pharmacy PhD researcher Samuel Lasham says there's still plenty of stigma surrounding the treatment - especially considering the fact that these drugs are illegal.

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A growing number of Kiwis are finding relief from their psychological distress and conditions with psilocybin therapy - or magic mushrooms.
The drug can be used to treat depression and addiction, with more research coming out about the benefits of this treatment.&nbsp;
Auckland University School of Pharmacy PhD researcher Samuel Lasham says there's still plenty of stigma surrounding the treatment - especially considering the fact that these drugs are illegal.
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Samuel Lasham: Auckland University School of Pharmacy PhD researcher on the mental health benefits of magic mushrooms

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/7784f840-c291-422a-924b-ad9000bbad71/clips/cef8b1f0-07cb-4ae7-b2e6-b41200314977/transcript

Listen to the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for Wednesday 18 March.

Get the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast every weekday afternoon on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.

Listen to the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for Wednesday 18 March. 
Get the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast every weekday afternoon on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.

Full Show Podcast: 18 March 2026 

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/7784f840-c291-422a-924b-ad9000bbad71/clips/2fdce529-b2e0-4091-9ba5-b411003dafd8/transcript

Clay Wilson: ZB sports news director on Scott Robertson's picks for the first All Blacks squad of 2025

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