NOVA Entertainment, in collaboration with News Corp Australia, has announced that News Corp-owned global sports media powerhouse talkSPORT has expanded into the Australian market, with the launch of the talkSPORT Australia YouTube channel and its first Australian original series, talkSPORT World Cup Shootout.
Reaching 3.6 million listeners every week in the UK, talkSPORT is expanding its Australian presence with its first locally produced series. With the first episode out now, talkSPORT World Cup Shootout sees respected football voices Andy Harper, Teo Pellizzeri, and Kat Sasso break down all the action from football’s biggest international tournament period, 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 biggest moments, emerging storylines, controversies and predictions, delivering fans a uniquely Australian take on the world game.
Throughout the tournament, the trio will also be joined by former Socceroos players and talkSPORT’s suite of international football experts, bringing together elite football minds from both Australia and abroad.
“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,” said talkSPORT presenter Andy Harper.
“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,” added News Corp Australia General Manager, commercial video, audio & branded content, Ryan Hedditch.
“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.”
“With NOVA having successfully partnered with both talkSPORT UK and News Corp Australia across streaming and podcasts, this is a great opportunity for us all to come together around the world’s biggest sporting event this year,” NOVA Entertainment’s chief growth officer, Adam Johnson said.
“Combining talkSPORT’s unparalleled football access and expertise, the might and digital reach of News Corp along with NOVA’s market-leading production skills and audio audience reach, I’m confident this will be a great watch, a great listen and a fantastic integration opportunity for brands to connect with passionate Aussie football fans.”
The launch marks a major collaboration between three industry leaders, with talkSPORT, News Corp Australia and NOVA Entertainment combining forces to create premium football content for Australian audiences across video, audio and digital platforms.
News Corp Australia will serve as the digital distribution partner for talkSPORT Australia, launching and operating its new YouTube channel and syndicating episodes across news.com.au, CODE Sports and SuperCoach. Together, these platforms represent one of the nation’s largest digital sports audiences, reaching more than 4 million Australians.
NOVA Entertainment has partnered with talkSPORT since 2023, giving Australian fans closer access to the world’s game than ever before. Coverage of the Premier League, FA Cup and Champions League, including 24/7 commentary from the talkSPORT team, is available live and free via the Nova Player.
