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On this episode of Between Two Beers we talk to Morgan Penn. 

Morgan is a somatic sexologist and was the star of the wildly popular podcast ‘The Trainee Sexologist’, and has just released her chart-topping new one called Sex.Life. 

After a 15-year career in radio, Morgan made the transition into sexology in 2019, and it’s been a pretty interesting ride since. 

Her job now is to help people find empowerment by reconnecting to their body and sexuality and to help people have mind blowing sex with themselves and others. 

As you may have been able to gather, this is not a good one to listen to around the kids, it gets pretty graphic in patches and covers a wide and varied range of sexual themes. 

We talk about the cultural ripple effect of Morgan’s breakout podcast, why she walked away from a senior radio career, sex advice for men, genital naming, the role of shame in sex, dating as a sexologist, myth busting, squirting, her new pod and so much more. 

Morgan is a top-tier guest, fun, authentic, open and with so much good knowledge to share. We both loved this one – and if you do too, make sure to check out her epic new podcast Sex.Life. 

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On this episode of Between Two Beers we talk to Jehan Casinader.

Jehan Casinader is an award-winning journalist who is now one of New Zealand’s most sought-after key note speakers.

He worked in primetime TV for more than a decade across roles with Sunday., Seven Sharp, Close Up and Breakfast and was named “Broadcast Reporter of the Year” in 2020.

Jehan specialises in reporting on social issues. From gritty investigations to moving human-interest pieces and revealing celebrity profiles – Jehan has done them all. He also produced and hosted TVNZ’s first-ever mental health series, The Inside Word.

In this episode we talk about writing stories for the Holmes programme at 13, and travelling the world as a journo at 20. The collapse of the NZ media industry, why it happened and what we can learn from it, his night in Gloriavale, Graham Norton, why we have a men’s mental health crisis in NZ, and tips for those wanting to build their personal brand.

Jehan also shared details of his four-year struggle with depression, and suicidality and how “rewriting” his story helped him to survive.

This was an incredibly rich and thought-provoking chat. Jehan is one of NZ’s best and most articulate speakers and his messaging is so strong.

His message that many Kiwis think their brains are broken, but in fact, it’s our stories that are broken – feels very timely right now.

You’re going to love this one, Jehan is a weapon, and we thoroughly enjoyed this chat.

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On this episode of Between Two Beers we welcome back Morgan Penn and Hayley Sproull from the podcast Sex.Life. 

A lot has happened since we last had them on the show – including Sex.Life becoming NZ’s top new podcast of 2023. 
 
In this episode we trace back over all the most interesting stories and themes from Season 1 – and take a glimpse at Season 2, we discuss the relationship between the duo – and how it’s evolved, we talk home play, Jason Momoa, what their DMs look like and how our listeners responded to our first episode with Morgan. And in the second half they help answer all our sex questions from both us and our guests. 

This was a really fun ep – filled with a ton of super valuable sex advice and laughs. It’s the foursome you never knew you needed. 

But it does include descriptions of sexual acts and desires, and is not suitable for listeners under the age of 18. Please take care of yourself, and ask for help if you need it. 

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Market research reveals Between Two Beers listeners' favourite guest, Steve explains the internet's biggest sensation to Seamus, the boys share what they learned from Steven Bartlett's live show in Auckland, Seamus details his experience at Dave Wood's Calm Under Pressure workshop, David Higgins, Karen O'Leary and much more.

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On this episode of Between Two Beers we talk to Lauren Rae.

I don't say this lightly, but this is one of the most powerful eps we've done.

Lauren is one of our Low Key Legends, who's currently in the fight of her life against melanoma.

After going to the Commonwealth Games as a weightlifter, Lauren was given a terminal cancer diagnosis for a rare non-sun related melanoma which contained a gene called BRAF v600e.

Despite having the melanoma surgically removed Lauren was told the cancer cells had spread to her lymph nodes, and that should she decide to join the clinical trial at Auckland Hospital, the doctors didn't think it would be of any use.

Staring mortality in the face, Lauren questioned her diagnosis. She chose to fight, seeking second and third opinions that eventually opened the door to hope and led her family to going all in on Australia.

Within a week of speaking to her Brisbane Oncologist, Lauren's family sold their car, took leave without pay and told their three and five year old, they were off on holiday.

The powerful part is what happened next, Lauren's outlook and approach to life, the wisdom she's accrued and the spirit she's bringing to this fight.

This is an ep you won't forget. Lauren is an exceptional storyteller and her journey is a real perspective shifter.

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Steve and Seamus discuss the challenge of mixing a friendship with a business relationship, listener questions answered, Will Pike episode reviewed, Seamus' life on the road explained, Jason Gunn, William Pike and Ali Williams.

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On this episode of Between Two Beers we talk to Chris Wood. 

Chris is one of New Zealand’s best football players of all time, with over 200 English Premier League appearances and more than 50 goals. 

In 2022 he became the EPL’s most expensive 30-year-old in Premier League history when his move from Burnley to Newcastle cost $NZD 50 million.

At the start of this year he joined Nottingham Forrest where he currently plays, along with the All Whites – where he’s captain, leading all time goal scorer and best player. 

In this episode we talk about his challenging journey to the top, what makes a good coach vs a great coach, what life is like inside a Premier League dressing room, best players he’s played with and against, making his EPL debut as a 17-year-old, why he got booed at Leeds and the mental affect it had on him, the art of scoring goals and much, much more. 

This was Chris’s first every long-form podcast and was such an insightful look behind the scenes of what it takes to get to the top in football.  

We loved it, and hope you do too. 

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Dave Wood is best known as being Israel Adesanya’s breathing and mindset coach – and was one of our favourite, and most popular, guests in 2023.

He runs a two-day Calm Under Pressure workshop in Piha and the course – and his work has a strong connection to the show.

Steve went on it last year, it’s where he was inspired by Jemarl Paerata’s story and we had him on the show as a guest – and this month Seamus attended it.

We spend the first 15 mins in this one unpacking the weekend and what Seamus got from it, before digging into what Dave’s been up to for the last year.

We talk about the incredible growth and success of his business, the key to finding balance in a busy life, the importance of being selfish – and prioritizing yourself, how he helped the world’s best squash player, training the Warriors and why understanding the impact of your thinking, emotions and actions is pivotal to achieving personal growth.

If you’re interested in Dave’s epic life story and the first 40 years of his life, I’d highly recommend going back to listen to the ep we recorded with him in February of 2023.

We're also super stoked to have Dave on the books of B2B Speakers, so if you’d like him to MC your night, or share his story at your function or event, flick us a message by going to B2Bspeakers.co.nz.

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On this episode of Between Two Beers we talk to Petra Bagust.

Petra was one of the biggest stars of New Zealand television for 18 years. She burst onto the scene as a 22-year-old co-host of cult classic Ice TV, and walked away as host of NZ’s biggest gig on Breakfast, aged 40. 

Since then she’s started her own popular podcast called Grey Areas, and is a media chaplain. 

In this episode we talk about her rapid rise to fame in the late 90s,  why she had such a difficult time hosting Christmas in the Park with John Hawkesby, why ICE TV was so successful, reflections on ‘Petra the Virgin’, her shows that bombed – and why they didn’t work, Seamus reveals his 20-year old crush on Petra, we talk about the current media landscape and much, much more. 

Petra is such a smooth communicator. She seamlessly switches from a witty gag to a heartfelt piece of wisdom, and it will quickly become apparent why she was the most in-demand host on TV in New Zealand for so long. We laughed a lot in this one, Petra is five-star company and this was a blast. 

Show notes | Episode 98 | Petra Bagust

2:25: A taste of stardom: fan hugs with Petra

4:41: Podcast chat

12:44: Grey hair: a metaphor for freedom

18:03: Seamus owns his crush on Petra

24:26: Reflecting on 20 years on kiwi TV screens

27:42: ICETV and climbing the ladder

36:31: Being a 22-year-old in the spotlight

41:45: On-air chemistry

43:51: Petra the Christian Virgin

51:54: Travelling the world as a newly married couple

57:58: Sing Like a Superstar

1:00:39: Public recognition over the years

1:04:26: Juggling family life and work

1:09:30: Dealing with negative feedback

1:16:32: Leaving Breakfast, going on sabbatical, and Tearfund

1:22:59: Petra’s Te Reo Maori journey

1:29:27: Media chaplaincy and thoughts on the current media landscape

1:32:33: Last words from Steven, Seamus and Petra

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Sir Wayne Smith is one of the most respected and accomplished figures in New Zealand Rugby history – an absolute legend of the game. 

He was a 17-cap All Black who went on to win three World Cups - two as All Blacks assistant coach, and one with the Black Ferns. 

He’s also been the All Blacks coach, won four Super Rugby titles as a coach, two with the Crusaders and two with the Chiefs, and currently works as the Performance coach to both the All Blacks and Black Ferns. 

In this episode we talk about the differences between coaching men and women, what rule changes he’d like to see in the game, why he was sacked as All Blacks coach and the hardest moments of his career in 2007, his fair tale ride with the Black Ferns, where his resilience comes from and much, much more. 

There’s a reason Wayne is considered one of World Rugby’s greatest thinkers, and this was a fascinating insight into how his brain works. It was a real honour getting to share so much of his time, and it’s easy to see why his players are all so connected to him as a person and a coach.  

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On this episode of Between Two Beers we talk to Steve Tew.

These days Steve is a director with High Performance Sport New Zealand, but he’s best known for being the CEO of New Zealand Rugby from 2008-2019.

He was the boss when New Zealand held all four World Cups (men's, women's and two sevens), he guided the code through the Respect and Responsibility Review, inked critical sponsorship deals with Adidas and AIG, as well as a 5-year broadcast deal. In short, his administrative legacy in rugby in NZ may be unmatched.

In this episode we talk about his relationship with Steve Hansen and that time they discovered Richie McCaw, court-sessions in the 90s and how he connected with players, observations of the Professor Wayne Smith, lessons in leadership and all the best stories in between.

Steve has been very careful to stay away from commenting on rugby since leaving his pressure post and has refused all interviews on or off record when issues have arisen. His view is that ex-CEOs are just that, ex, and should not be heard, so we didn’t touch on today’s current hot-potato issues like the NZR governance spat or the future shape of professional rugby competitions.

But this was a cracking chat, and an exclusive insight into the makings of one of NZ sport's best leaders.

Steve is ultra Kiwi-authentic, whip-smart and as comfortable in the All Blacks dressing room as he was in World Rugby’s board.

You’ll love this one.

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Craig Fenton is the CEO of New Zealand Rugby Commercial which means it’s his job to drive the business of the All Blacks, Black Ferns and other teams in black.

But Craig is not your typical rugby administrator.

He owns a record label and a film production company, he has his pilot’s license, he was a lawyer, he worked at Google for six years, he hosted his own podcast and he’s on the cutting edge of all the latest trends and developments with AI and technology.

And he’s a great chat.

In this episode we talk about the time he rapped for the Black Ferns Sevens, the future of AI, what he learned from mixing with the best minds at Google, how he connects with his kids, why he returned to NZ after 20 years overseas, NZ Rugby’s biggest issues, the business of rugby and the future of content creation in NZ.

Craig is a larger-than-life character, energetic, into technology – in fact he’s a self-titled geek who is an exceptionally hard worker. He’s lived a pretty exceptional life so far but you get the feeling the next chapter might be his best.

We loved this chat – and took so much from it.

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Steve and Seamus discuss their new weekly business meetings and how they're working on their relationship, they reflect on recent episodes with the girls from Sex.Life and Zion Armstrong and reveal who the next guest is.

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On this episode of Between Two Beers we’re re-winding the clock to November 2021 when we sat down with Chelsea Lane.  
 
Chelsea was in the news last week when it was announced she’d been appointed as the Head of High Performance at Basketball NZ and we thought it was a great reason to re-share her extraordinary story. 

After working in NZ for over a decade as a physio, and with High-Performance Sport NZ, she got an email from the NBA champion Golden State Warriors in 2015, asking for her help. Within a year, she was working with some of the biggest sport stars in the world as a performance therapist, within two years she was running the whole operation, leading a team of 25 and within three years she had two NBA Championship rings and was one of the NBA’s most coveted backroom staffers. She was then headhunted by the Atlanta Hawks, offered an executive role and within five years of leaving New Zealand was the Vice President of an NBA franchise.  

In this episode we talk about why she walked away from it all, the close personal relationships she developed with Steph Curry, Kevin Durant, Andre Igoudala and Vince Carter, behind the scenes stories of team-talks with Steve Kerr, the magic she saw from Durante and Curry at training every day, how she celebarted her two NBA championships, how she navgiated 100-hour work weeks, and why so many NBA stars are so emphatic with their praise of her and her work.  

It will quickly become apparent why Chelsea has had the success she has. She's one of the most impressive guests we’ve ever had on the show – and we feel Basketball NZ have done a great bit of business.  

Show notes | Chelsea Lane

2.06 Tennis lessons, living life “off the grid”, being absent from social media.

6.46 Chelsea Lane in their words: Steph Curry, Andre Igoudala, and Sarah Cowley-Ross

10.17 Receiving an email from the Golden State Warriors and meeting head coach Steve Kerr

16.57 Why did the Golden State Warriors chase Chelsea Lane?

19.45 Progressing through the ranks in the role

26.38 Being female in the NBA

33.29 What did the role actually look like?

37.33 Is US professional sports as cold as it sounds?

42.31 In the huddle: pearls of wisdom from Steve Kerr and others

52.02 In the locker room: routines, winning NBA championships

1.03.08 The realities of working in the NBA

1.08.27 Chelsea Lane on Kevin Durant

1.11.38 From hands on treatment to the boardroom: Shifting to the Atlanta Hawks

1.22.17 Comparing Golden State to Atlanta

1.24.45 Getting Vince Carter fit for an 82 game season at age 42

1.28.00 Leaving the NBA

1.32.43 Is there a dream job here for Chelsea in New Zealand?

1.37.03 An interlude: Booking accommodation in Switzerland

1.38.26 Other kiwis in the NBA: Steven Adams and Sean Marks

1.39.42 A bit of Steph Curry

1.42.10 Last words from Steven, Seamus and Chelsea

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On this episode of Between Two Beers we talk to Ruth Croft. 

Ruth is New Zealand’s trail running queen. In 2021 she made headlines winning the 102km Tarawera Ultra outright – the top man or woman – and then finished second at Western States in her first attempt at running 100 miles. She returned this year, to win the race (referred to as one of the toughest races on the planet) conquering the 161km race in blistering California heat in 17 hours. 

In this episode we talk about the mentality of navigating a 100 mile challenge, where the 'race really only starts after 100km', her journey through meditation to multi-day silent retreats - and why she has started doing them in the dark, why she walked away from running after college in the US, moving to Taiwan by herself when she knew no one and couldn’t speak their language, the most exotic locations she’s run in, coming back to NZ, media exposure and so much more. 

This ep will blow your mind. Ruth might be the mentally strongest athlete we’ve talked to. She’s won 10 of the last 12 races she’s competed in, against the best ultra-athletes in the world. And after listening to this, you’ll understand why. Such a thoughtful, disciplined, inspiring Kiwi legend. You’re gonna love this. 

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Show notes | Episode 106 | Ruth Croft

2:00: “Easing” back into running in Taiwan with a casual 20km run

5:50: Short runs: “Oh, no that’s a different curry story!”

8:47: Jumping off Brunner Bridge as an initiation

11:16: Meditation and silent retreats

16:28: Darkness retreats!

20:45: Mastering the mind

24:52: Ruth’s West Coast competitiveness

27:54: The origin story: Growing up on the West Coast

31:07: The US college experience

39:11: Walking away from running and the importance of Taiwan

43:17: The journey to professional running and the nuances of distance running

50:04: “The race starts at 100km”: The Western States 100 mile race

57:35: The support crew at a trail race

1:02:32: Coaches: Jono Wyatt and Eddie Gray

1:05:48: The support of a good partner (with a dinosaur suit)

1:08:55: Having fun in a 100 mile race

1:10:16: Thoughts on winning the Tarawera Ultra

1:12:35: Life as a professional runner

1:17:42: The lure of the Olympics?

1:19:38: Some of the exotic running locations on the circuit

1:23:10: Coming home to New Zealand and thoughts on the running community

1:28:03: Last words from Steven, Seamus and Ruth

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Jamie Pennell had an esteemed 20-year career as a solder and leader inside the NZ SAS.

He was sent on four deployments to Afghanistan and in 2011, he was part of the unit which responded to the Taliban’s Intercontinental Hotel siege. For his bravery in helping save many lives that day - he was awarded the New Zealand Gallantry Star, the country’s second-highest military honour.

In this episode Jamie shares his story about what really happened, he talks about the unique culture of resilience and camaraderie within the NZSAS, and the subsequent alienation this can create when soldiers return to civilian life. We hear of touring with Willie Apiata and what happened the day Willie won his Vic Cross, the brutal reality of SAS selection and some of the most eye raising stories from war zones.

But this ep is so much more than ‘war stories’: in the second half Jamie reflects on what hes seen in men’s mental health, grief, and the struggles of reconnecting with his family. 

Jamie is now an advocate for rewiring the neural pathways to overcome negative thought patterns. After leaving the Defence Force, he gained his master’s in International Security, and trained high performance athletes to reach their goals and He now teaches Learning in the Outdoors to students at Dilworth School.

This podcats tackles some serious themes and there are mentions of suicide. It may not be suitable for all listeners.

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Dr Inia Raumati is one of our Low Key Legends – a man who lives life in the extremes. 

He works as an emergency doctor at Auckland City Hospital, was deployed to Iraq with the NZ army, holds a blue-belt in Jui Jitsu and has volunteered on rescue helicopters. 
 
He is one of only a small group of people who have run the 4 Deserts Grand Slams, completing multi-day “raids” across the Sahara, Gobi, Atacama, and the Antarctic. 
 
This year, Inia plans on being the first person in the world to run a self-supported, multi-stage ultra marathon (that’s over 250 km per race) on every continent, in a single year. 

In this episode we talk about how running helped him deal with his anger in his youth, surfing without knowing how to swim, the obstacles he’s overcome, his path into medicine and the challenges of being a maori doctor in New Zealand, the most incredible stories from his ultra-marathon missions around the world and the logistics of working towards this year’s goal. 
 
Inia is a candid, Kiwi bloke, whose honest sensibility, humour, and grounded nature was refreshing - and his mental hardness and mindset will blow you away. This is an ep not to be missed. 

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On this episode of Between Two Beers we talk to Madeline Sami. 

Madeleine is one of New Zealand’s funniest, and most prolific, comedic talents. 

She’s an actor, musician, comedian, writer and director, who you might have seen as the star of Box-office success the Breaker-Upperers, or her new show Deadloch, or as the host of the Great Kiwi Bake Off, or Shortland Street, or Super City or Sione’s Wedding....she’s done a lot – her IMDB page is ridiculous.. 

In this episode we talk about her weirdest jobs, best accents, relationship with Lucy Lawless, Onehunga up-bringing and the loss of her father, Taika Waititi and the highs and lows of fame, Super City, Tom Sainsbury and so much more. 

Madeline is one of the most entertaining – and coolest - guests we’ve had. Funny, thoughtful and a wicked storyteller this was one of our favs – and we can’t wait for you to hear it. 

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Seamus spends a day on David Galbraith's mindset course, Steve shares all the details of where they're investing in the podcast, the boys review recent episodes with Jesse Mulligan and Megan Compain, and preview an upcoming Low Key Legend.

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Toby is the king of music festivals in NZ. He’s a shareholder and former director of Rythym and Vines, who has more recently tasted success organising Bay Dreams, Le Currents and Plane Sailing, while touring some of the world's biggest artists from Bryan Adams to Snoop Dogg. Basically, he’s seen it all and done it all in the NZ music scene. 
 
In this episode we talk about the stressful early days of Rhythm and Vines and BW Campgrounds, how he helped to put Gisborne on the international music map, how he created an ‘Endless Summer’ for 15 years, splitting his time between NZ and LA, the famous faces he met along the way, including Joe Rogan, Paris Hilton, Kelly Slater and Freddie Roach, why he’s gone to Coachella 11 times, his success with Bay Dreams and Cardi B’s outrageous request when he booked her to play in Nelson. 

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In this episode we talk about Styris' ‘streetfighter’ nickname and the most high-profile on-field confrontations across his career, why he’s not a good fit for the Black Clash, how the Indian commentary scene really works, the best pranks and gags from his high-profile marriage with his wife Nicky, the realities of life as a travelling player and pundit and his side of the story from his tussle with Anton Devcich in a Wellington hotel. 


Show notes | Episode 68 | Scott Styris

Show notes | Episode 68 | Scott Styris

1.39 Wrong emails, Fergburger, Botswana Butchery, Wally Lees, and the Gibbston Valley cricket match

4.41 Some niche Hamilton Boys’ High School content: invented cricket stories from Chris Kuggeleijn, 1st XI cricket, 1st XI football, 1st XV rugby, 1st VII volleyball

12.29 The real world: growing up, pressure to study, getting a job and juggling a cricket career

20.04 A stickler for the rules?

22.02 Scott Styris v Anton Devcich: The Styris perspective

26.16 Jimmy Pamment: mucking up warm ups, the Champions League, and retirement

29.45 Scott Styris v Mitchell Johnson

37.36 The Black Clash

40.13 Targeting Graeme Smith and Faf du Plessis, and the kings of sledging Shane Warne and Tim Southee

48.20 Cricket’s nice guys: The Black Caps of the modern era

50.22 The relationship with Nicky Styris: first night out, a hole-in-one, Wilson golf clubs, and Scott Stryis branded active wear

58.01 Starting out for the Black Caps: taking the wickets of Sachin Tendulkar and Brian Lara

1.02.21 The first ever T20 and the first ever T20 bowl off against the West Indies

1.07.11 The IPL and thoughts on the shorter form of the game

1.11.42 Looking back on a 20 year career in cricket: amateur to professional and pre-T20 to T20

1.15.39 Life on the road on the T20 circuit

1.18.21 The fallout with Mark Richardson and the world of the commentary box

1.22.55 Scott Styris the coach?

1.24.36 Commentating in the IPL and impressions of India

1.27.51 A future career as a “stop / go” man

1.30.00 Niche areas: fantasy baseball league and cricket in PNG

1.34.38 Last words from Steven, Seamus and Scott

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Matiu Walters is the lead singer and guitarist of New Zealand’s band Six60.

The group formed in Dunedin in 2008, and across the last 16 years have broken all the rules to become New Zealand’s biggest band.

In 2019 they became the first New Zealand act to sell out Western Springs and in 2021 became the first band to ever play Eden Park to a sold-out crowd of 50,000. 

In this episode we talk to Matiu about Otago University and the origins of the band, getting coached by Josh Kronfeld – and then performing on stage with him, their spine-tingling Eden Park show, his response to harsh critical reviews, the highs and lows of being a musician, Teddy Swims, Eli leaving the band and much, much more.

Matiu is such a great chat. Despite being one of New Zealand’s most popular musicians – there’s no ego attached. He’s as down to earth as they come, and we go deep on all of the most interesting and insightful parts of Six60s wild ride.

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On this episode of Between Two Beers we talk to Marcus Daniell. 

Marcus is one of New Zealand’s best tennis players. He’s an Olympic bronze medallist, who's won 5 ATP titles, made quarterfinal appearances at both Wimbledon and the Australian Open and has won over $1 million in prizemoney across his career. 

This episode is kind of split into two parts. The first half tells the story of Marcus, the incredible man-child who cut his path to the top of the tennis world and all the trials and tribulations along the way. And the second half focuses on the incredible work he’s been doing off the court. 

In January 2021, Marcus pledged to give at least 10% of his annual winnings to effective organisations for the rest of his life. Since then he’s recruited 130 athletes across 35 sports and 30 countries to follow his lead. 

Last year he won the Arthur Ashe Humanitarian Award, formerly won by Nelson Mandela, Andre Agassi, Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic as an acknowledgment of the incredible work he’s been doing in the charity space.

Marcus is an exceptionally sharp operator. This chat goes into some super insightful areas and every answer is thoughtful and considered. He’s got a huge future off the court when he decides to hang up the raquet. You’ll enjoy this one. 

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2:02: Marcus Daniell a two-day Hambassador, the Harvard of the South Pacific, and a humble wife brag

7:54: A Wikipedia check in and golf chat

12:19: Worshipping at the Chapel of Bullshit

22:56: Rubbing shoulders with the biggest names in tennis

27:06: Beating senior men at the age of 10

30:03: Super high-achieving siblings

32:31: Full engagement

36:05: Football v tennis

40:14: Moving to Slovakia at 17

45:22: Turning pro and moving into doubles

54:56: Life on the tennis tour

57:47: Bronze at the Tokyo Olympic Games

1:06:28: Effective Alturism and High Impact Athletes (HIA)

1:11:37: The growth of HIA

1:19:12 Winning the Arthur Ashe Humanitarian Award

1:21:28: Choosing the right charities

1:26:26: Cultivating the belief system

1:30:49: Balancing a pro tennis career and managing a charity

1:32:11: Considerations for retirement and post tennis career options

1:37:52: Last words from Steven, Seamus and Marcus

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On this episode of Between Two Beers we talk to Billy Stairmand. 

Billy is a professional surfer, and arguably our best ever. He’s won the national New Zealand title a record eight times, surfed at the Olympics and has competed internationally around the globe for 20 years. 

In this episode we talk about the time he beat Kelly Slater, what the busy, international life of a pro surfer really looks like, the tragic loss of his mum and brother, and dealing with adversity, sharks, big-wave surfing, keeping a healthy marriage and his Olympic challenge. 

Billy is a ray of light, such an optimistic, fun-loving guy who has worked incredibly hard and sacrificed so much to reach the top in his sport. You’ll love Billy’s outlook and approach to life, story of success and all the best yarns in between. 

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They boys play some clips from their recent interviews on Newstalk ZB and Radio NZ, reflect on recent episodes with Di Foster and Brooke Howard Smith, reveal how they spent three days in Rototura and answer listeners' questions.

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On this episode of Between Two Beers we talk to Rebekah Stott. 

Stott is a Football Fern, who will be one of her side's most important players when they host the Women’s World Cup in NZ in July. 

Her professional football journey has been quite remarkable; ten different teams across four countries, two World Cups and two Olympics.. but her story transcends sport. 

In June 2020 Stott noticed a lump above her collarbone and soon after was diagnosed with Stage 3 Hodgkin’s lymphoma, a type of cancer that would turn her world upside down. 

But 294 days after her diagnosis was confirmed, she returned to the footy field – beating the disease and returning to the professional game. 

In this ep we talk about how she dealt with her life-changing diagnoses, her thoughts on mortality and how she stayed positive, her epic return to professional football and the path that got her there, meeting Neymar, kissing Russell Brand, all her thoughts on the upcoming World Cup and much, much more. 

Stott is an exceptional role model for anyone suffering adversity in life. Her upbeat approach to life and illness is both inspiring and uplifting, and it's easy to see why she’s so widely loved by everyone in the football community. 

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On this episode of Between Two Beers we talk to Hamish Pinkham.

Hamish is a lawyer, entrepreneur and musician, but is best known for being the co-founder and director of Rhythm and Vines - New Zealand's premier live music festival.

In 2003 Hamish and his two roommates at the University of Otago decided to host a party for their friends in a Gisborne vinyard.

The story of what’s happened since then is quite remarkable.

In this episode we talk through the 21-year journey of R and V highs and lows, from fears of losing it all, to having 30,000 revellers at its peak. We hear the best behind-the-scenes stories from experiences with Public Enemy and Chance the Rapper, the wildest riders, his hustlers mentality, the time he tried standup comedy, and all the business lessons he learned along the way.

What Hamish has built and achieved over the last two decades is seriously impressive. But after talking to him – it’s easy to see how. He’s smart, fun, driven and extremely personable. This was a really fun ep.

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Guy Montgomery is one of New Zealand’s best and most popular comedians who has been a fixture on Kiwi screens for over a decade. 

He’s been on Taskmaster, 7 Days, Celebrity Treasure Island and Have you Been Paying attention, while simultaneously selling out standup shows across Australia and New Zealand. 
 
Last year, his new show: Guy Montgomery’s Guy Mont-Spelling Bee premiered on Three to rave reviews and his new standup show took out the coveted Fred Award at the NZ comedy festival for best new show. 
 
In his spare time, he also created NZ’s most popular podcast called The Worst Idea of All Time – which has had over 10 million downloads. 

In this episode we talk about the time he slept in a New York sewer for a week, his most outrageous bets, why he had a stand-off with my father-in-law at a recent comedy show, his rise through the NZ comedy ranks, reflections on the life of a step-dad and much, much more. 
 
Guy has reached the summit of NZ comedy and it’s easy to see why. He’s quick, he’s fun and silly but he’s also a deep thinker with a wicked work ethic and desire to keep growing. This was such a fun one. 

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Dom was one of New Zealand’s most popular breakfast radio hosts from 2001 to 2021. He’s won the Sir Paul Holmes Award for NZ Broadcaster of the Year, written three best-selling books and has turned his passion for running into a new podcast called 'Runners Only With Dom Harvey'. 
 
In this episode we talk about why he walked away from the Edge after 20 years to focus on his mental health, and what that really means, what his future looks like and what his ambitions are with his podcast, the complexities of working and living with his ex-wife JJ, his difficult IVF journey, the best and worst parts of working on the Edge and his Tom Cruise prank that had a sour twist. 

JJ described Dom as a sensitive soul, who used his radio persona to mask that sensitivity. And we got the real Dom here. There were some emotional patches in this ep where Dom opened up on the struggles of his IVF journey, and we’re grateful he was comfortable enough to share. Dom is great company and a brilliant broadcasting talent – this was a super entertaining chat. 

Show notes | Episode 82 | Dom Harvey

1.41 Dom gets flustered meeting his heroes

2.58 The art of the podcast and learning the craft

7.23 Running five marathons in five days for Ka'iulani Forbes

11.17 Self-sabotage and imposter syndrome

16.15 Basing himself on Howard Stern, and remembering Two Strangers and a Wedding

21.37 Back to the start of the radio journey in Palmerston North and a weird interlude about Kids Songs

27.39 The making of Jay-Jay and Dom

30.51 The complexities of working and living with your wife

35.01 Breakfast radio interviews and on-air pranks

43.09 “Doing a Meg”: Building new on-air relationships post Jay-Jay

45.32 Audiences and listener numbers

50.30 Leaving radio after 30 years

57.17 The tumour that led to the fertility issues

1.03.10 Making peace with not having children

1.09.16 How is life out of radio?

1.11.20 Running chat: sub-three hour marathons and revisiting the Kipchoge Challenge

1.16.00 What the future holds?

1.18.02 Last words from Steven, Seamus and Dom

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On this episode of Between Two Beers we talk to Josh Komen. 

Before I start with the bio, can I just say – stick with this one. It’s one of the most powerful stories we’ve ever told. 

At the age of 23 Josh was one of the fastest runners in New Zealand. Then, in a blink of an eye, he became one of the sickest. 

Josh was diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia not once, but twice. This diagnosis took him on a 10 year battle of deep depression, an allogeneic stem cell transplant, being put into a coma, developing graft vs host disease, multiple complications, all while experiencing multiple heart attacks – and somehow in the middle of this hell – he climbed Everest and went on 200 Sky Dives. 

Today, 10 years after he received his deadly diagnosis, he is alive, strong, healthy and happy.  

Not only did he survive but he began to thrive. Josh reclaimed back his health, through patience and persistence and is now married and a father. 

Through his suffering, Josh has learnt so much about the human condition and in this episode we cover it all.  Strap in – Josh is an absolute legend. 

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On this episode of Between Two Beers we talk to Mike Minogue.  

Mike is a talented man. He’s a creator, writer, producer and actor, a star of the Big Show on Radio Hauraki, and a member of The Alternative Commentary Collective. 

You also might have seen him in What We Do in The Shadows, or as the lead character Officer Minogue in the spinoff TV show Wellington Paranormal -  and he’s recently produced the critically acclaimed film Coming Home in the Dark. 

In this episode we talk about his late start in the arts, his emergency circumcision, his relationship with alcohol, the loss of his father, what it’s like working with Jermaine Clement, Taika Waititi, Leigh Hart and Jason Hoyte, the most pivotal moment in his career and all the best stories in between. 

Mike is someone Seamus and I find hilarious. His persona, and comedic timing in his drive show with Jase and Keyzie is pitch perfect, but this ep reveals the depth of character behind the gags. We talk about some areas of his journey that he hasn’t aired before, and the thoughtfulness of his answers and the vulnerability he showed was inspiring. He’s a very impressive man, I think you’ll enjoy this one. 

Also there’s one section where you might notice a few jumpy edits, for legal reasons we edited out the name of the show, but wanted to keep the important discussion around it. I think it still works.       

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Thomas is one of our Low Key Legends and is the founder of The Waterboy - a Hamilton based not-for-profit organisation that uses sport and education to help disadvantaged youths.  

His charity helps connect business sponsors with people, mostly children, to help them overcome barriers related to getting involved in sport, be it finance, family dysfunction, disability, family violence and sexuality. He's helping to create stronger people and communities, but that’s only part of his story. 

In this episode we unpack the origin story of The Waterboy, the loss of his parents and the impact it had on him, lessons from David Galbraith, his marathon mishap when guiding a vision impaired runner, the beauty of cricket umpiring and some of the best stories from the huge amount of kids that have had their lives enriched thanks to Thomas. 

Thomas' work is so important in NZ where the gap between the haves and the have nots is growing. He cares, deeply, and has created a vehicle to help. His vision is to create stronger communities in NZ and he’s just at the start of his journey – but he’s already doing it. 

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This week we're rewinding the clock back to August of 2022 when we sat down with Eliza McCartney.

Eliza is a professional pole vaulter and one of the very best in the world. 

At the time of recording, her career had stalled after an unfortunate run of injuries.

She'd burst onto the scene as a 19-year old, taking home bronze from the Rio Olympics, before winning silver at the 2018 Commonwealth Games, and smashing indoor and outdoor Oceania records. 

But then the setbacks started.

In this episode we talked about the mental and physical struggle of dealing with her injuries - and how she was rebuilding, going to school with Lorde, the time she accidentally stumbled on a nude beach, why her coach made her tell a joke each week, her rise to the top of the pole vaulting world and the whirlwind of fame that followed her Olympic bronze. 

Today, aged 27, she's back to full fitness and has qualified for the Paris Olympics - where she will compete in August.

Eliza is such good company and we both really loved this chat. In the second half we go quite deep on the injury situation, and you’ll get a really clear picture of what a tough few years it had been for her. This was her first ever podcast appearance, and we’re really grateful she came on to share her story. 

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Cam Leslie is one of New Zealand’s most successful athletes. He’s won gold medals at three Paralympics in swimming, is a world record-holder, a Halberg award winner and the co-captain of the NZ Wheelblacks.

He’s also a father of three kids under five, runs a farm, has a full time job at Swimming NZ and has an inspirational outlook on life – though he won’t like us using that word!

Cam was born a quadruple amputee with legs to the knee on both sides, his arm is missing four fingers on the right and he has half a forearm on his left side. But it hasn’t slown him down.

In this episode we talk about the realities of his disability and what he can and can’t do, the best stories from touring with the Wheelblacks, how his ‘why’ has changed since having kids, why he withdrew from the Tokyo Paralympics, how he’s stayed at the top for so long and his experience of Kiwi attitudes towards disability.

Paralympics New Zealand is looking to challenge perceptions around disability with their Paris 2024 campaign ‘we’ll give you something to talk about’ and this episode certainly does that.

Cam is brilliant company – funny, thoughtful and engaging and universally loved by his peers. He’s a legend – with a huge future ahead of him.

You’ll love this one.

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On this episode of Between Two Beers we talk to Chris Cairns. 
 
Chris is one of the best cricketers NZ has produced. A powerful, big-hitting batter who could bowl as well as he could bat. For 15-years, Chris was an ever-present in living rooms across New Zealand smashing sixes and taking wickets on TV – a sporting hero. 
 
But on the 19th of May, 2014 it was revealed Chris was under investigation for match-fixing allegations, and his life has never been the same. In 2015 he was acquitted of charges of perjury and perverting the course of justice after an eight-week trial in London's High Court and in his words “dug a hole in Australia, disappeared from the spotlight and got on with life”. 
 
Then in August of last year he suffered a heart attack. He underwent four open-heart surgeries and had a spinal stroke, which left him wheelchair-bound and paralysed in his legs. Then in February he revealed he had been diagnosed with bowel cancer. 
 
it’s been a hell of a ride. 
 
In this episode we talk about why his brush with death has changed his perspective on life, and why he’s now open to talking about his trial, and things he wouldn’t have in the past, how he mentally coped with two months of hell in London, how it felt to have former teammates testifying against him, If he regretted suing Lalit Modhi, the realities of living with paralysis, what it was like growing up with Lance and what the future looks like. 
 
This convo covered some pretty heavy areas, and a word of warning, there are a few graphic, raw descriptions of his health battle early in the ep. Chris’ life has been a real rollercoaster, and we’re grateful he felt comfortable and open enough to share so much of it in great detail. 

Show notes | Episode 80 | Chris Cairns

2.06: A day in life of Chris Cairns

5.41: How the cochlear implant changed communication with Lance Cairns

11.43: Aortic dissection and spinal stroke

18.22: Waking up to the reality of being paralysed and reflecting on life after the injury

25.41: Bowel cancer

33.25: Mental resilience, choice, and purpose

35.41: Looking ahead: getting back into work

36.58: Looking back: Cairns Fudge

40.20: London High Court in 2015, the mental toll of a two-month trial

43.57: Waiting for the verdict and the experience of sitting in the dock

50.33: Reflecting on the role of former teammates and the trial

53.25: The end of the commentary career

57.09: His friendship with Dion Nash (and Pilates)

59.42: Telling the story with detail: A book on the horizon?

1.00.53: Going back to the tweet from Lalit Modi

1.04.22: The transition from “son of” to New Zealand international

1.11.39: When did you realise you would be an international cricketer?

1.14.12: A man child?

1.16.03: Behind the scenes of the Young Guns

1.18.33: A look into the future and is Isabel Cairns a future tennis star?

1.23.25: A dad with a forgotten cricket career: T20 beige kits and a bowl-off with the West Indies

1.26.28: Cricket Max and Beach Cricket

1.30.27: Medical professionals

1.32.36: Rehab and explaining things in layman’s terms

1.34.55: Last words from Steven, Seamus and Chris

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On this episode of Between Two Beers we talk to Guyon Espiner. 

Guyon is one of New Zealand’s most highly respected journalists and has worked in print, radio and television for more than 20 years, as a reporter, political editor and anchor. 

He has reported on trade from China, on war from Afghanistan, on politics from Washington, and on climate change from Antarctica. 

He currently works at Radio New Zealand as an investigative journalist and has just released his new book THE DRINKING GAME – which looks at how big business, the media and politicians shape the way we drink. 

In this episode we talk about Guyon’s friendship and rivalry with Duncan Garner, what life is really like in the parliamentary press gallery, why he crossed the floor from TVNZ to TV3, the art of interviewing politicians, his best Winston Peters drinking story – and their most memorable interview and his new book and why he turned away from the booze. 

This was a cracking ep. Guyon is sharp, worldly and insightful and his experiences and stories from two decades in New Zealand journalism would rival anyone in the country. You’ll love this one. 

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Show notes | Episode 118 | Guyon Espiner

1:30: The Drinking Game and being “sober curious”

6:14: Cricket and Paddy Gower

10:13: Guyon Espiner v Duncan Garner

14:08: Life in the parliamentary press gallery

20:03: Is anything genuinely off the record?

22:16: Crossing the floor from TVNZ to TV3

24:15: Winston Peters

34:01: The art of interviewing politicians

41:25: Morning Report and Radio New Zealand

45:47: Stepping back into investigative journalism

53:15: The decision to stop drinking

1:00:20: Having the ugly conversation with your mates

1:06:30: The Te Reo journey

1:10:10: Running as a mental health pillar

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Steve and Seamus reflect on New Zealand's biggest low key legends, their favourite moments from the women's World Cup, Mikie Havoc and Jeremy Wells, and take an ADHD test.

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Steve and Seamus discuss their latest 'acting' gig, Steve has coffee with Ric Salizzo and announces another big life update, Seamus shares his public speaking anxiety, they give a Halbergs update and answer all your questions.

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Steve and Seamus discuss Matt Heath's move away from breakfast radio, the feedback they received from their 'Luxon decision', why Steve's five-year-old is the fastest in his family, NZ's most epic untold business stories, recent episodes with Matiu Walters from Six 60 and the most interesting developments from their business channel.

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On this episode of Between Two Beers, we talk to Jemarl Paerata. 

Jemarl was the inspiration for starting our Low Key Legends series. I heard him speak during a presentation at Dave Wood’s Calm Under Pressure workshop earlier this year, and was immediately captivated and knew we had to get him in for a chat. 

These days, Jemarl is as a motivational mentor and the founder of Te Kaiarahi –where he inspires people to reach their full potential based on Te Ao Maori principals and connecting back to nature. 

But his journey there has been one hell of a ride. 

In this episode we talk about why his dad was sentenced to 30 years at the Bangkok Hilton in 1991, and how he tried to get him out, his 20-year career as a professional firefighter and the trauma and darkness associated with the job, his relationship with alcohol, hitting rock bottom and how he pulled himself out of his hole, discovering his purpose, starting his own business and realising his vision. 

Jemarl is just at the start of his journey helping and building community. But his story is one that needs to be heard. 

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Steve and Seamus share all the details of their big night at the NZ Radio and Podcast awards last week, the boys announce their new major sponsor, Steve does a Reflections interview with a 95-year-old man, and they reflect on recent episodes with Shane Bradley and Steve Tew.

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Steve and Seamus discuss their last-minute studio emergency, who their top-five replacements for Matt Heath are, recent recordings with Bree Tomasel and Lisa Carrington and how Wayne Smith has been helping them with their episodes.

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Mikey Havoc was one of the biggest stars in New Zealand entertainment for nearly two decades across music, radio and television.

He started out as a singer in the rock band Push Push – a band named Group of the Year at the 1992 New Zealand Music Awards following their smash hit Trippin’ – before going on to pump up the volume as a dance DJ and the long-standing voice of alternative radio station bFM, where he made some of the most creative radio of the era.

Mikey is also a familiar face on TV, with his former show Havoc which led to the infamous Havoc and Newsboy Sell Out Tour, where the dynamic duo of Mikey and Jeremy Wells took the country by storm and upset the whole of Gore. The juggernaut continued with another two Sell Out Tours and a series of shows including Havoc’s Luxury Suites and Conference Facilities and a remake of the Kiwi classic Top Town.

His life, career and story is remarkable – and in two hours we only just scratched the surface. But there’s some real nuggets of gold in here, some top stories from the glory days and some raw moments of reflection.

Show notes | Episode 99 | Mikey Havoc

2:02 Shaggy Sheepdog: Ol’ Havo takes us behind the scenes of The Masked Singer

12.10 Back to the start: four kids start a band called Push Push

16:38 Trippin’ and the rise to fame

22:10 Push Push push pause

26:14 Havoc hones his creative skills on bFM

35:38 Linking up with Jeremy Wells and the start of the TV journey

45:00 Faces of delight, or if you’re in the islands, Kumface

49:23 Gore

1:00:40 Life at the height of popularity and reflections on the TV career

1:11:21 Working with Jeremy Wells

1:17:10 Using his platform to speak to real issues

1:23:47 Havoc’s thoughts on his late father and his takes on fatherhood

1:37:18 What’s next for Mikey?

1:45:49 Last words from Steven, Seamus and Mikey

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William Pike is one of our low-key legends who is a world-class story teller, with an exceptional story to tell.

In 2007 he was guiding a friend to the summit of Ruapehu when the mountain erupted. As a layer of rocks, water and mud rained down on his Dome shelter, he was crushed and critically injured.

When he next woke up in hospital, his leg was gone. Doctors called William’s survival a miracle, but his crushed right leg had to be amputated below the knee. After a long series of surgeries and a gruelling rehabilitation, William learned to walk again with a prosthetic limb – and what he’s done with his life since is equally remarkable and inspiring.

This episode is gripping. William’s harrowing account of being trapped on the mountain, anticipating death will stick with you. The community that rallied to save and support him in the rescue and rehab will  warm your heart – and how he’s used the adversity to thrive in life will inspire.

You’ll love this one.

We're also super stoked to announce that William has joined us at B2B Speakers and is available to share his story at your function or event. As you’re about to hear, William is one of the best speakers in NZ and you can now get him to your work or event by flicking us a message at B2Bspeakers.co.nz. Also check out our epic lineup of former guests available for hire too. And while there sign up to our weekly newsletter with all the biggest news from us and the podcasting space in NZ.  

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Tim Batt is a pioneer in the digital audio space and one of New Zealand's most impressive creative talents.

He's the producer and co-host of NZ's most popular podcast - with 20 million downloads, he's created his own podcast network, won multiple comedy awards, produced radio for Matt Heath, he's a standup comedian, was a co-chair of the NZ comedy guild, and a father of two kids under 3.

In this episode we talk about starting a podcast with Guy Montgomery where they watch the same movie every week for a year, what he learned from radio and why he left, working with Chloe Swarbrick, the best and worst of the NZ comedy scene and the future of NZ media.

Tim is hilarious and told us after we recorded that he'd contacted both of our partners to do his own research on us. He flips the interview on us about halfway through (well played Tim!).

This was a really fun chat, so many laughs in this one. Tim is super quick, thoughtful and just an all-round interesting guy.

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On this episode of Between Two Beers we talk to Tom Sainsbury. 

Tom is one of NZ’s most popular creative minds. He’s starred on TV shows like Wellington Paranormal, Shortland Street, and Educators, written over 50 plays, and is widely loved for his short-form comedy videos, where he satirises Kiwi characters. He’s also just dipped his feet in the podcast game – and in March released his true crime mockumentary Smalltown Scandal. 

In this episode we chart Tom’s rise from ‘Snapchat Guy’ to househould name, courting controversy and his relationship with Paula Bennett, the time he entered the race to become Auckland mayor, his weirdest jobs, dream dinner party, approach to monetizing his content and much, much more. 

Tom might just be the most loved man in Kiwi comedy – and it’s easy to see why. He’s gentle, authentic, incredibly observant and hilarious – and his output of creative work will blow you away. You’ll love this one. 

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On this episode of Between Two Beers we talk to Simon Porter.

Simon is the CEO of New Zealand’s biggest sporting agency, Halo Sport.

His company represents many of NZ’s biggest stars, from Scott Robertson, Ian Foster, Beauden Barrett and Dan Carter to Dame Valerie Adams, Suzie Bates, Gemma McCaw and Willie Apiata.

Simon has been working in either sports law or the sporting industry since 1999 and became the boss at Halo Sport in 2017.

His network is unrivalled having brokered contracts for his clients in every professional market within the rugby world.

His knowledge of sport in NZ and sponsorship contracts is second to none.

In this episode we talk about the realities of being NZ’s top sporting agent – and what separates the good from the great, behind the scenes of representing both Razor and Ian Foster during the All Blacks coaching saga, his role in connecting NZ Rugby with Japan, the problems with rugby in NZ, where cricket is headed, and much, much more.

Simon is one of the cleanest, sharpest thinkers in NZ sport and this was an entertaining and insightful peak behind the scenes of his world.

We’re also super stoked to tell you about the business we’ve built. If you’d like to hire one of our incredible guests to speak at or MC your event, check out our epic lineup at b2bspeakers.co.nz and get in touch.

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On this episode of Between Two Beers we talk to Luke Kemeys.

Luke is a chartered accountant, a business advisor, and the driving force behind one of New Zealand’s most engaged Facebook Groups, Boys Get Paid. 

BGP is New Zealand’s biggest punters club and while this episode does have some interesting chat about the horses, it also transcends racing, as Luke shares his experienced wisdom in building communities and business strategies that will work in the modern age. 

In this episode Luke tells us how his Facebook Group which started with five people turned into a 21,000+ monster, how he helped turn his NextAdvisory accounting firm into a million-dollar business in five years, the power of Linkedin, relationship building and storytelling, the time he narrowly missed out on a $1million dollar collect at the races, all BGP’s most audacious bets and much much more. 

Luke’s thirst to grow, improve and learn is inspiring. He’s a super sharp guy, doing big things in the community, with a million tales to tell. You’ll love this one. 

Listen on iheart or wherever you get your podcasts from, and check your podcast app for show notes. You can watch the video of this one on Youtube. A huge thanks to those supporting the show on Patreon for the cost of a cup of coffee a month, to get involved head to BetweenTwoBeers.com.              

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Show notes | Episode 110 | Luke Kemeys

1:39: An away game for Luke in the Export Beer Garden Studio

3:49: A business meeting over a couple of Fiji Gold’s in August 2017

8:26: Boys Get Paid: the beginning of the punters club journey

20:20: BGP and the power of community

28:15: Behind the scenes of building an app

34:20: BGP grandpa

37:19: Becoming more recognisable

39:46: Misconceptions of BGP and the race industry

46:13: The financial realities of BGP

51:39: Next Advisory: changing the accounting game

58:19: Using social media to connect with Rob Fyfe

1:03:31: Talking bets

1:16:34: Luke and his gambling habits

1:26:20: Luke on men’s health

1:28:40: Last words from Steve, Seamus and Luke

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Lani Daniels is a World champion boxer who holds the IBF heavyweight title and will this weekend aim to add the Light Heavyweight title to her collection, making her the first Kiwi woman in history to hold two world titles at different weights. 

In this episode we talk about her rollercoaster ride from Pipiwai to world champion, growing up with eight siblings, the tragic loss of her brother and the spiral of drinking, depression and guilt that followed, how she pulled herself out of that hole and discovered boxing, her intense training regime, path to the top and all the best stories in between. 

This was a really cool ep. Lani Daniels is authentically Lani. She’s a genuinely lovely person, with a gentle soul and infectuous laugh, who just happens to also be one of the best fighters in the world. 

Her path to the top was filled with adversity, discipline and support, and it’s a story everyone should hear. 

Listen on iheart or wherever you get your podcasts from, or watch the video on Youtube.  

If you’d like to hire one of our guests to speak at your function or event, flick us a message by going to B2Bspeakers.co.nz. 

 
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On this episode of Between Two Beers we talk to David Galbraith. 

David is a world renowned mind coach, who specialises in performance psychology in sport and business. 

A former clinical psychologist for over 20 years DG is a mind coach to Lisa Carrington, Sarah Walker and Laura Langman, the performance psychologist for the Japanese Rugby team, the mind coach for the All Blacks sevens team and was with the Chiefs for 11 years when they won back to back Super Rugby titles. 

In this episode we talk about being the ghost in the machine, the difference between good and elite coaches, the accident his then two-year-old daughter had which changed his outlook on parenting and his career, why Wayne Smith heckled him when they first met,  life lessons from working in Japan, and why expressing your true self leads to a happier life. 

David is super highly regarded in NZ sport circles. He talks the talk, and walks the walk... which is why he gets so much respect. He works with so many top athletes in NZ and around the world and has such a thoughtful, unique outlook on life.        

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Show notes | Episode 120 | David Galbraith

1:50: Hambassador chat

4:13: The ghost in the machine

11:30: 15 attempts to get into clinical psychology

21:58: Cake and icing: how you define success

31:42: How DG works with his clients

44:01: Working with elite coaches: Wayne Smith, Dave Rennie, Jamie Joseph

55:03: Back-to-back Super Rugby Championships with the Chiefs

1:04:00: Lessons from Japan

1:10:36: Transferring skills from sport to business

1:16:25: Reflection and living inside out

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Hayley Holt is one of NZ’s highest profile broadcasters and has been a fixture on NZ screens for 20 years. 

She’s been a snowboarder, a ballroom dancer, a member of the Green Party, a radio host, celebrity boxer and has fronted shows like Crowd Goes Wild, Breakfast and One’s Sports news. 

In this episode we find out what young Hayley was like, the unlikely path from dancer to snowboarder, her difficult relationship with booze, behind the scenes of Crowd Goes Wild, Ric Salizzo, Live TV and the difficult transition to Breakfast, her challenging road to motherhood and much, much more. 

Hayley has such a fun, infectious energy – this one was a blast. She’s lived such an incredibly full and varied life – and there’s so much to learn at each chapter. 

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Paul Henry was one of New Zealand’s last great broadcasting celebrities.

He was a radio broadcaster through the 1980s, but it wasn’t until 2004 that he became a household name. His seven-year tenure on Breakfast saw ratings soar and he boasted the type of star power at his peak that just doesn’t exist in broadcasting anymore. But alongside the fame were a number of on-air controversies that followed his career.

Paul’s rise to fame and fortune is even more incredible when you chart his journey from abstract poverty in Bristol being raised by his single mother. Not to mention brushes with danger as a foreign correspondent that included being detained in Iraq, shot at in Cambodia, nearly lynched in the slums of Calcutta, threatened by the French navy at Mururoa and shelled in Bosnia.

But it all makes for a rich tapestry of life that we were lucky enough to hear about. Paul doesn’t normally do this sort of thing, so we’re feeling very lucky.

Show notes | Episode 111 | Paul Henry

1:52: Between Two Beers (with The Henry Gin)

7:40: Landing Paul Henry on the podcast: a story via Sudan and Osama bin Laden

17:37: “A rich tapestry of life”

21:05: Sodomy in Malaysia and being detained in Iraq

35:27: Life as a foreign correspondent

42:10: Jesus Boots and growing up in poverty

47:55: Lessons from mum and dad

55:59: The journey to becoming the biggest broadcaster in New Zealand

1:02:28: Reflections on breakfast television

1:08:09: Pushing the boundaries: the controversies of Paul Henry

1:17:18: Commercial whaling with Guy Williams

1:19:27: Life after broadcasting

1:22:43: Palm Springs, nudism and perineum sunning

1:26:42: What next for Paul Henry?

1:33:00: Interviews and the three-question method

1:36:08: Last words from Steve, Seamus and Paul

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Rachel Hunter is the girl from Glenfield who made the big time.

She was a teen who left school, became a supermodel, married Rod Stewart and became an international celebrity. These days she travels the world as a spiritual teacher and we were lucky enough to grab her for a few hours when she was back in NZ recently.

In this episode we talk about her lifetime in the spotlight, her two week silent retreat, life after Rod Stewart, Being Stacey’s mum and *that* Trumpet Ad, her relationship with the late great Andy Haden, wellbeing myths and all the best stories in between.

Rachel was one of NZ’s first global superstars and is still one of the countries most recognizable names. This was a really fun chat that gave a peak behind the curtain of an exceptional life.

We’re also super stoked to tell you about the business we’ve built. If you’d like to hire one of our incredible guests to speak at or MC your event, check out our epic lineup at B2Bspeakers.co.nz and get in touch.

We're also super stoked to have Rachel on the books of B2B Speakers, so if you’d like her involved at your function or event, flick us a message by going to B2Bspeakers.co.nz. Also check out our epic lineup of former guests available for hire too.

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On this episode of Between Two Beers we’re rewinding the clock back to September of 2021 when we sat down with Paddy Gower.  

Paddy is one of New Zealand’s most senior journalists with over 22 years in all forms of journalism. He’s been newshub’s political editor, an award-winning investigative journalist in  print and broadcasting – has covered warzones and major world events, has hosted leaders debates and is a documentary maker raising issues of national signficance.  
  
But despite all this, by his own admission – he's most well known for saying ‘This is the fuckin news” and smoking weed on TV.  

In this episode we find out why that is, what I experienced when I went to a Hamilton pub with Paddy after midnight, how All Black Conrad Smith helped him prepare for the leaders debate, the time he left his passport behind when travelling with the prime minister in Iraq, the breakdown that led to him quitting as Newshub Political editor, the horror interview he’ll never forget and a whole lot  more.  

Paddy is a deep thinker and was a joy to share company with. He’s authentic, vulnerable, honest and entertaining. This was one of our most memorable earlier episodes, and wanted to share with our new audience.  
 
It should be noted that this was also recorded a few months before Paddy turned away from booze. So keep that in mind when you hear a few references to alcohol.

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Steve and Seamus get excited for their fifth birthday celebration in Auckland, discuss all the best and worst small talk with former guests at the recent Auckland FC game, reflect on recent episodes with Andrew Mehrtens, Cassie Roma and Jackie Van Beek and reveal next week's guest.

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Fletch and Vaughan sit atop of the pyramid of radio personalities in New Zealand and are considered radio royalty in the country having worked together for 19 years across two major stations.

Together with comedian Hayley Sproull, they currently host one of the country’s most popular radio shows on ZM, which is also repurposed as a podcast and downloaded nearly 500,000 times each month.

Fletch is a guru on all things travel and cat-related; Vaughan is the loveable Dad of the team who spends his days in the shed tinkering with things and definitely not crying about how proud he is of two adorable girls.

Fletch and Vaughan never punch down and their chat was full of good vibes and loud laughs!

Audio Show notes | Episode 125 | Fletch & Vaughan

2:04: Our first foursome since Jono and Ben

3:31: Hambassador chat with Vaughan

6:59: Some thoughts on Fletch from Morgan the Sexologist

11:38: Quick reflections on 19 years of work

13:53: The coming together of Fletch and Vaughan

20:29: The shift from stunt-based radio to a conversational show

24:22: The looseness of afternoon radio

33:45: Moving to ZM

43:03: From afternoon drive to breakfast radio

49:23: Fletch: The best in the game

54:57: The art of never punching down

59:12: Audience engagement and fan interactions

1:03:56: Vaughan’s dad journey

1:09:11: The ratings game

1:12:05: Looking ahead (and is Hayley Sproull still busy)

1:15:11: Last words from Steve, Seamus, Fletch and Vaughan

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In this 'best of entertainment 2022' compilation, we pick out a bunch of our favourite snippets from our favourite episodes with non-sporting guests across the year.

Included are Jack Tame, Jason Hoyte, Hayley Sproull, Chris Parker, PJ Harding, Mikey Havoc, Dom Harvey, Brodie Kane, Mitch James, Petra Bagust, Lucy Blakiston and Jono and Ben.

Show notes | Episode 109 | Best of Entertainment

0:28: Best of 2022 Entertainment

2:22: Jack Tame on the art of interviewing Winston Peters

7:09: Jason Hoyte on the absurdity of working with Leigh Hart and THAT scene with Nadia Lim

12:26: Lucy Blakiston on the Instagram growth from 1 million to 3 million followers

16:38: Jono and Ben open up on suicide

20:42: Hayley Sproull on the content of her DMs

26:15: Chris Parker’s goldfish story and auditioning for David Bain

33:05: The story behind the Gore gag with Mikey Havoc

41:58: Petra Bagust on being New Zealand’s most famous virgin

49:52: Mitch James’ early career as a busker

57:24: Brodie Kane on the transition from broadcast to podcast

1:07:30: The difficult act of working with your partner with Dom Harvey

1:14:22: PJ takes us on a tour of Seamus’ DMs

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On this episode of Between Two Beers we’re rewinding the clock back a year to when we sat down with Blair Tuke.  

Tuke is one of New Zealand’s most successful and best sportsmen. He’s won an Olympic gold medal and two silvers, two America’s Cups, six 49er World Championships and with teammate Peter Burling, was named NZ sports team of the year in 2017.  
  
In this episode we talk about his dubious hole-in-one on a par four in Arrowtown, why Tana Umaga, Christian Cullen and Dom Harvey stayed at his house when he was 10, the brutal realities of the round-the-world Ocean race, working four hours on four hours off for 23 days, his relationship with Burling, the best stories from the Olympics, the journey to the top of Team NZ, and much more.  
 
This was a really cool one that we wanted to re-share with our new listeners. We'd never met Blair before this, but he came bouncing into the studios with the most upbeat, positive, fun attitude, and really gave us everything with his thoughtful answers and willingness to share.  

Listen on iheart or wherevers you get your podcasts from, or watch the video on Youtube. A huge thanks to those supporting the show on patreon for the cost of a cup of coffee a month, to get involved head to Between Two Beers.com. Also follow us on Insta and Tik Tok where we cut up all the best video clips from each episode.                   

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On this episode of Between Two Beers we talk to Dave Wood. 

Dave is a human performance specialist who works with some of the world’s most elite athletes to make them better at their job.  

He is currently Israel Adesanya’s breathing and mindset coach, and in a recent interview Adesanya said Wood ‘opened his eyes’ to the power of breathwork.  

Wood is now one of the most in-demand integrated health specialists in Australasia and has worked with Blair Tuke, Ella Williams, Kai Kara France – and one of Germany’s top footballers -  but the story of how he got to the top might be as remarkable as his quick rise. 

We talk about his debilitating hip injury, the failed attempts at rehab through traditional sources - and hitting rock bottom. Then The drive, desire and success of figuring a solution out on his own – and how he started teaching it to others - while working as an intensive care paramedic.  

Dave doesn’t normally do these types of interviews – and we feel grateful he gave us so much. We delved deep into his back story – and he was incredibly open about some of the most challenging moments in his life. He teaches stress mitigation, and being ‘calm under pressure’ and some of his ‘real world’ examples of what he’s been through – and travel stories - will blow you away. 

This was a cracker ep and it’s easy to see why Dave has risen to the top of his field. He’s relatable, he's real, he’s whip-smart and has lived one hell of a life. You’ll love this one. 

Listen on iheart or wherevers you get your podcasts from, and check you podcast app for show notes. You can watch the video of this one on Youtube. A huge thanks to those supporting the show on patreon for the cost of a cup of coffee a month, to get involved head to Between Two Beers.com.                

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Show notes | Episode 114 | Dave Wood

1:38: The stress (or not) of the Auckland floods

3:43: The sausage story

8:14: The makings of Dave Wood

13:11: “I don’t want to go on a holiday, I want to challenge myself”

15:17: Left at sea in Bali

19:04: A culmination of experiences

21:11: Living in a lighthouse on the Andaman Islands

31:09: Seven days with a camel

36:23: Travel hardships in Venezuela

44:21: Reinventing himself as an Intensive Care Paramedic

49:57: Dealing with chronic pain: The creation of integrated training

57:12: Overcoming obstacles

59:33: From start up to working with Israel Adesanya

1:05:14: From athletes to corporates

1:10:17: A German football interlude

1:11:35: The importance of breathing

1:20:15: Wim Hof and cold showers

1:25:11: Can you read people’s stress levels?

1:29:27: The five pillars of health

1:34:27: The importance of the natural environment

1:37:38: Manifestation

1:40:07: Last words from Steve, Seamus and Dave

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In this episode, we talk about how Dion met his wife, Former Silver Fern captain Bernice Mene, opening the bowling with Jeff Wilson in Otago, what really happened when Dion, Stephen Fleming and Matt Hart got suspended for smoking pot in South Africa, how he stumbled into a high-profile corporate career soon after retiring from cricket, and the lessons he’s learned along the way. 

Show notes | Episode 75 | Dion Nash

1.42 Between two whiskies, and some grooming chat in the Triumph & Disaster headquarters

3.39 A re-visit of the White Line Fever podcast with David Higgins and Shane Cameron and some ND cricket BJ Watling age group reminiscing

7.01 The evolution of Dion Nash: from cricket to business

11.50 Growing up in Dargaville

18.07 The foundation of success: marriage to Bernice Mene

26.37 A Jeff Wilson interlude

32.41 From Auckland Grammar to Otago Uni to the Young Guns

42.39 Lords (56, 6/76 & 5/93)

47.04 Injury

53.24 South Africa 1995

1.09.27 Gilbert Enoka and Pilates

1.19.16 The end of his cricket career and the creation of the Cricket Players Association

1.30.15 Transitioning into a corporate career with 42below

1.41.50 Establishing Triumph & Disaster

1.53.34 Comparing the business career to the cricket career

1.56.14 Last words from Steven, Seamus and Dion

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Sir Ian has lived one hell of a life.

He was the lead singer of a rock band, he served in the army, worked at a brewery, studied law, became a kids presenter for TVNZ, then a TV star, before setting up his own production company.

Today, he’s one of New Zealand’s top business leaders. His team at ARL have revolutionised how we watch sport, he’s earned a knighthood for his services to broadcasting and business and he’s become an outspoken columnist.

In this episode we talk about the day he went to work to shut down his company, and why he didn’t, the origin story of creating graphics for sport and how he secured contracts all over the world, why his company only made their first profit in 2019, his thoughts on politics and the current state of NZ and much, much more.

Sir Ian is one of NZ’s great characters, with so much wisdom to share and love to spread. This was a chat we felt priviliged to be a part of with one of NZ’s greatest innovators.

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Steve and Seamus reflect on recent episodes with Steve Price and Jack Tame and discuss being on the other side of the mic as guests on other people's podcasts.

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Steve plays golf with Eric Murray and gets the worst hangover of his life, Seamus sings acapella at Paddy Gower's live show, reflections on episodes with Shaun Quincey and Sam Whitelock, Seamus commentates Auckland FC game and talks about the wildest week of his year.

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In this episode we’re winding the clock back two years to when we sat down with Matt Heath in November 2020.

Matt was one of the first ‘big names’ that gave us his time when we were finding our feet in the podcast game, and we loved this one.

Matt is an actor, producer, sports commentator, columnist, musician and radio host and can be heard hosting the Radio Hauraki breakfast radio show alongside Jeremy Wells, as well as commentating sport and smut with the Alternative Commentary Collective. 

We talk about Matt’s humiliating experience at Laura McGoldrick’s wedding, his reflections on playing Danny Parker in Back of the Y Masterpiece Television, how his ‘fake’ band Deja Voodoo got a record contract, the time he made Jaquie Brown cry, the realities of working on breakfast radio and much more.

Show notes | Matt Heath

1.49 Matt politely declines a beer after four hours broadcasting and a big weekend in Taupo

2.48 The time Seamus met Matt at Laura McGoldrick’s wedding and Matt got bullied into performing Deja Voodoo “Beers” at the reception

5.21 The time Steve joined the Matt and Jerry Show to talk the Kipchoge Challenge and got an insight into the realities of commercial radio

10.03 Balls of Steel UK and the time Matt and his mates slagged off their director unaware their mics were turned on

13.47 Back of the Y Masterpiece Television: beginnings, police complaints, show synopsis

20.06 Could the show exist in 2020? A recap of some of the more significant stunts and the end of the show

27.26 Our favourite band. Your favourite band: Deja Voodoo

30.03 Reflecting on Back of the Y and Deja Voodoo

36.58 The jump to radio via and mainstream television, and the journey from bFM to Radio Hauraki

46.40 “Changing lives”: Linking up with Jeremy Wells and creating The Matt & Jerry Show

49.10 Is there a line for Matt Heath?

51.29 Writing opinion columns for the NZ Herald  

53.38 Vinewood Animation and winning awards with Fire in Cardboard City

56.17 Baz Heath: The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree

57.49 Making Jaquie Brown cry, wide ranging sports chat, and last words from Matt, Steven and Seamus

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Matt Heath was one of the first ‘big names’ that gave us his time when we just starting out in the podcast game, and this week, coinciding with the release of his new book "A Life Less Punishing" we thought it was a great time to get him back on.

Matt is an actor, producer, sports commentator, columnist, musician and radio host and now author, and can be heard hosting the Radio Hauraki breakfast radio show alongside Jeremy Wells, as well as commentating on the Alternative Commentary Collective. 

This is a really cool episode that covers a lot of ground. We talk about creating deeper friendships, gratitude and finitude, the current and future state of the media, loss and grief and writing a column a week for 10 years for the Herald.

We've always been huge fans of Matt, the way his brain works and his outlook on life. And this was such an awesome conversation - we loved it.

We're also super stoked to have Matt on the books of B2B Speakers, so if you’d like him to MC your night, or share his story at your function or event, flick us a message by going to B2Bspeakers.co.nz. Also check out our epic lineup of former guests available for hire too. And while there sign up to our weekly newsletter with all the biggest news from us and the podcasting space in NZ.  

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On this episode of Between Two Beers we talk to Jono Riddler. 

Jono is the general manager of a Truck Transportation business in Auckland – and on the side does marathon swimming. 

Last week he set a new record for NZ’s longest swim, after making it to Campbell’s Bay on Auckland’s North Shore on Wednesday night after he set off from Aotea Great Barrier Island on Tuesday morning. 

Jono spent over 33 hours in the water and swum just short of 100kms, more than doubling his previous best ultra-marathon swim distance. 

In this episode we talk about his epic swim, why he did it and the reaction he received, what the training looked like, the hallucinations he had after 80kms,  why he *lost is* at his crew at one point, hour-long ice baths and ice-swimming, pushing your limits and so much more. 

The way Jono created a vision for himself, which seems impossible to most, then pulled it off – captured the imagination of the nation – and his story shows the potential of what's achievable with the right mindset. 

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On this episode of Between Two Beers we talk to Lucy Blakiston. 

Lucy’s story is quite incredible. In 2018, she was sitting in a uni lecture, getting increasingly frustrated with how disconnected she felt from the information she was being delivered. So, along with her two hometown best friends, she started a blog called Shit You Should Care About. 

Four years later, it’s turned into a mini-media empire. Her daily newsletter reaches 60,000 subscribers every morning, she hosts two podcasts and runs an Instagram page which has 3.6 million followers. 

In this episode we talk about Shit You Should Care About’s ginormous Instagram presence, and what it's like being followed by Billie Eilish, Joe Rogan and Ariana Grande, how they went from 200,000 followers to a million in one month – and why it made her too scared to post, learning to accept the tag ‘media genius’, the decision to go ‘full time’, how they make their money, Harry Styles, what the future holds and so much more. 

This was such an enlightening, fun chat with someone who seems to understand social media better than anyone we’ve met. Lucy IS a media genius, her journey is only just starting and it's exciting to think where it might lead. You’ll love this one.

 

3.00: Two weeks in a campervan on a road show

8:35: “A media genius on a world level”

81015: The origin story of Shit You Should Care About

21310: Billie Eilish, Ariana Grande, Joe Rogan get on board

24:44: From 200,000 to 1 million followers in a month

28:54: Learning on the rise from 1 million to 3 million

34:06: A Harry Styles interlude

34:41: Going pro: the decision to fulltime

38:18: The Neon deal and setting up Culture Vulture

44:01: Diversifying the audience through newsletters

48:55: Connection fatigue, self-pressure and low stakes errors

54:09: The power of community

58:23: The importance of Ruby and Liv

61:35: Mundane Polls

1:04:57: Paying the bills (and turning down an approach from The White House)

1:09:29: Quick thoughts on TikTok

1:11:37: Does writing a daily newsletter feel like a job?

1:13:03: Future gazing

1:14:08: Keeping harmony within the Shit You Should Care About universe

1:16:31: Web3, NFTs, block chain, and the Discord experience

1:19:20: Educating the world about New Zealand and vice-versa

1:21:41: Some bits and pieces from a Shit You Should Care About insider

1:24:53 Last words from Steven, Seamus and Lucy

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Susan Devoy is one of New Zealand’s greatest-ever sportswomen and was the world’s top-ranked squash player from 1983 until 1992, winning eight British Open women’s titles and four World Opens. In retirement, she was knighted aged 34, the youngest Kiwi to achieve the honour since Sir Edmund Hilary. Then after gaining 20 years of experience in a number of roles, Devoy served as New Zealand race relations commissioner from 2013-2018.

In this episode we talk about dropping out of school for squash, the bumpy path to No1 in the world, the realities of having four kids under five, why she retired early, her embarrassing encounter with Bill Clinton, fundraising $500,000 in 1988 with a 2500 mile walk, the death-threats and abuse she suffered in the race relations role and why she’d never do it again, her issues with High-Performance Sport NZ and much, much more.
 
This one was an epic. Devoy has packed so much into her life and was incredibly open about all the highs and lows along the way. She also has a lot to still give, and in the second half you’ll hear the passion is still there to make change. We loved this chat, and know you will to.

Show notes | Episode 83 | Dame Susan Devoy

1.52 Dame Susie D

8.55 Squash battles between Susan and husband John

13.59 The Devoy and Oakley families give willingly to the B2B research team

18.49 A mum of four boys: Julian, Alex, Josh, and Jamie

29.54 Running 3km before and after training at age 10

35.15 Creating an elite athlete: the youngest sibling from a small town

38.15 Leaving school at 17 to pursue a professional squash career

47.49 The realities of being an overseas athlete in the 1980s

50.45 Winning the first British Open at age 20 and her public profile at the peak of her powers

55.51 Dame Susan and the Rosebowl Trophy

58.15 Staying at the top of the game and the fear of failure

1.04.10 The reasons behind deciding to retire at the peak of her powers

1.14.00 The walk for muscular dystrophy in 1988 that raised $500,000

1.19.55 Becoming the Race Relations Commissioner

1.28.33 The worst parts of the job and learnings from five years in the role

1.34.11 Racism in New Zealand

1.38.53 Would Susan do the role again knowing what she knows now?

1.40.47 Thoughts on high performance sport in New Zealand

1.47.28 A few celebrity interactions: Bill Clinton, Nelson Mandela, Sir Edmund Hilary

1.52.06 Last words from Steven, Seamus and Susan

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Seamus and Steve take listeners behind the scenes of Bree Tomasel's book launch on K-Road, discuss their upcoming episode with All Blacks joker Andrew Mehrtens, we hear about Steve's four-day bender in Sydney, reflect on Seamus' 30 kg weight loss, and we tease their live event with Jason Gunn coming up in November.

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On this episode of Between Two Beers we talk to Cori Gonzalez-Macuer. 

Cori is a Kiwi comedian who has been performing his unique brand of self-deprecating, observational and deadpan humour since 2003. 

He was one of the stars of Taika Waititi’s breakout comedy What We Do In The Shadows, a writer for Jono and Ben and Wellington Paranormal and a regular on 7 Days. He's won the Billy T James Award, performed his standup all over the world and is widely recognised as one of NZ’s best comedic minds. 
 
In this episode we talk about being Adrian Brody’s stunt double and working with Jack Black, flatting with Ben Hurley and their hip-hop group, corporate gigs, 7 Days and touring and how fatherhood has changed him. 

This episode also deals with themes of mental health. 
 
Cori tragically lost his dad in 2013 to suicide and has wrestled with feelings of blame, guilt, and pain since his passing. We talk through the dark – and the light, and hear Cori’s story in full. We’re so grateful of Cori being so vulnerable in sharing his life with us – his messages to those going through tough times are incredibly powerful.           

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Dan Hooker has been a professional fighter for the last 13 years, forging a path to becoming one of the best UFC lightweight fighters in the world through kickboxing, Muay Thai, and mixed martial arts.

Dan gives us an insight into the realities of fighting for a living including reflections on dealing with head trauma, and all of his back catalogue in fight sports from featherweight all the way through to a heavyweight bout with an opponent who weighed over 130kg!

He also takes us behind the scenes of the UFC machine all the way from signing his first contract in 2014 at UFC Auckland all the way to the PPV cards and his upcoming fight at UFC 281, press conferences with Conor McGregor, and training with Israel Adesanya.

Dan is unique in the New Zealand sporting landscape. An athlete at the top of his field that calls it as he sees it. His thoughtful, introspective answers to some big questions revealed an incredibly likeable, warm guy.

Show notes | Episode 94 | Dan Hooker

1:34: An appreciation for Export Gold!

2:23: Comparing a day at The Wiggles to a UFC PPV

7:11: Dan Hooker’s podcast history and some social media gold

10:50: Tricks of the trade as a doorman in downtown Auckland

15:52: Frenemies and training with Israel Adesanya

22:03: Taking a leg kick from Dan Hooker

24:37: Pre-combat sports Dan Hooker and the influence of The Ultimate Fighter

32:14: Dan Hooker v the 130kg heavyweight

37:42: Getting the call up to the UFC in 2014

44:39: The Edson Barboza fight

52:25: The aftermath of a big fight: Dustin Poirier and Paul Felder

57:48: Reflections on the management of a mixed martial arts career

1:04:34: Is the UFC a viable career for future athletes?

1:08:35: Backstage at the UFC

1:17:25: The importance of Eugene Bareman

1:21:47: The psychology of the weigh-in and the dynamic change with Conor McGregor on the card?

1:25:24: Cutting weight (and missing weight)

1:29:04: Head trauma, CTE, and combat sports

1:36:30: Fighting, family, public profile, and upcoming fights

1:41:10: Last words from Steven, Seamus and Dan

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Seamus reflects on his social media post about being single for seven years, Steve announces the new business podcast they're making, Seamus visits Dave Wood in Piha, and the boys discuss the epic response from recent episodes with Lauren Rae and Mark Stafford.

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This episode is pretty special.

Jason Gunn is one of New Zealand's most loved entertainers - and is the best storyteller we've had on the podcast.

We talk about the incredible rise of the Son of a Gunn Show, what people get wrong about Thingee, life in the public eye, McDonalds Young entertainers, Dancing with the Stars, sideline Jase and the art of storytelling.

And in the second half  we talk about his heart attack, thoughts on mortality, family and the recent loss of his mum - and there are some incredibly special, emotional moments of connection.

Jase is one of a kind. When he walks into a room - he makes it a better place. His energy is contagious.

For Seamus and I, we grew up watching him everyday after school - and so to share his life story with so much depth was a really cool experience for both of us.

You'll love this one.

We’re also super stoked to tell you about the business we’ve built. If you’d like to hire one of our incredible guests to speak at or MC your event, check out our epic lineup at B2Bspeakers.co.nz and get in touch.

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Di Foster is one of our low-key legends, who works as a business coach, mindshifter and speaker.

We connected with Di late last year as we were transitioning from employees to accidental business owners – and were looking for a wise head to help guide us through some pretty unknown waters.

We found Di, who had recently helped former guest Dave Wood transform his business into the juggernaught it is today, and she quickly became our business coach and mentor. Within an hour of meeting her – we knew we would one day tell her story on the podcast. And here she is.

In this episode we talk about the lessons learned from becoming a blackbelt in Karate, what she saw in Dave Wood’s business and how she helped him, some of the most interesting interactions we’ve had in the six months we’ve worked together and all the best lessons and advice acquired from 30 years working, building and coaching in the business space.

Di also has an incredible cancer story.

14 years ago she was diagnosed with terminal, secondary, breast cancer. She was given a 0% chance of surviving 12 months. She turned her back on traditional treatment and healed herself. She experienced a radical remission.
Her cancer journey doesn’t define her, but it certainly guides her work.

She has been transformative in our short journey as business owners, and we can’t wait to share her story with you.

You'll love this one.

We're also super stoked to announce that Di has joined us at B2B Speakers and is available to share her insights and story at your function or event. Also check out our epic lineup of former guests available for hire too – go to b2bspeakers.co.nz.

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On this episode of Between Two Beers we talk to Sarai Bareman. 

Sarai is one of the most powerful, and influential women in world sport.  

She has been FIFA’s chief women’s football officer since 2016, when the role was first created. 

Her mandate included doubling the sport's global female player base from 30 million to 60 million and she's ultimately responsible for all levels of the game – from grassroots through to elite international competition – across 200 countries. Quite a big gig. 

In this episode we talk about her relationship with her brother, UFC superstar coach Eugene Bareman – and their humble beginnings, the chaos and stress caused by the Auckland shootings on the morning of the first World Cup game in NZ, how she worked her way up from a bank teller in West Auckland to the biggest job in women’s football, the misogyny, corruption and abuse she encountered along the way and all the best ‘pinch yourself’ moments from her epic rise. 

This one was pretty special – and after making it to the end – you'll be able to see why Sarai holds the position she does. 

She’s sharp, articulate, empathetic – and perhaps most importantly, authentic. There’s no Fifa talking points in this one, it’s Sarai Bareman as you’ve never heard her before. One of our all time fav eps. 

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This week on Between Two Beers we talk to David Nyika.

David is one of NZ’s best boxers. He’s won two Commonwealth Games gold medals, an Olympic bronze, was the NZ flagbearer at the Rio Olympics and since turning professional has a record of nine fights, nine wins.

In this episode we hear his best stories from training with Tyson Fury and Israel Adesanya, the highs of winning gold, and the lows of 2020, the influence David Galbraith and Sarah Walker have has on his outlook, dating his trainer’s daughter, what life looks like after boxing and his upcoming headline fight in Auckland.

David is one of the nicest guys in boxing. He’s thoughtful and fun and has a huge future ahead of him, we were so stoked to grab some of his time when he was briefly back in NZ.

We’re also super stoked to tell you about the business we’ve built. If you’d like to hire one of our incredible guests to speak at or MC your event, check out our epic lineup at B2Bspeakers.co.nz and get in touch.

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BIG NEWS! The first episode of our new show ‘HAMBASSADORS’ is officially live! 🗣

Find out the aftermath of our Morgan Penn Sexologist episode, how we scored our Chris Cairns interview, why Steven is having so many kids… and a LOT more.

Want us to cover anything else in our next episode? Let us know - our DMs are always open. 💌

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This episode originally aired on Nov 24, 2020. The first thing that struck us about meeting Eric for the first time was his approachability. He had a beer in hand, a huge smile and welcomed us into his home like old friends – excited to share his best stories. 

The second was his size. The guy is a giant and when you combine that raw power with an insane aerobic ticker, you can start to understand how he won 8 World Championships, 2 Olympic golds and 69 races undedeated in the Kiwi pair with Hamish Bond. 
 
But the ep was a blast – and for the new fans we’ve collected over the last 18 months – worthy of your time. It's packed with unbelievable stories from two decades at the very top of high-performance sport. 

We talk about fighting Manu Vatuvei in the 2012 Fight for Life, competing in a TV show to find NZ’s toughest man, nights out in Switzerland – including the time he wrestled a swan into a pub, the infamous meeting when Dick Tonks blew his lid at the Kiwi Pair, and how having a son with autism changed him. 

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In this episode we talk about Monty's life after sport, his success in the business world and transitioning to punditry, his relationship with his father and reflections on a difficult childhood, why the NRL voted him the scariest player in the early 2000s, why he took the Shane Cameron fight at Fight For Life when no rugby player wanted to fight him and why he walked away from rugby league. 

Show notes | Monty Betham

1.38: Winning the morning, losing touch, good comms, 26 years of marriage

5.18: Warriors and Team Talks on Instagram and the obligatory Emma Twigg mention, plus Steve’s white gloves memory

7.02: The relationship with Monty Betham Snr: growing up around violence and abuse, life lessons, bullying, and redemption

17.30: A leader of men as the youngest ever Warriors captain

21.12: “Putting on the ugly head”: Monty on his role as the enforcer

29.37: Highs and lows at the Warriors

32.11: Walking away from rugby league and the transition to boxing

36.00: Fighting Shane Cameron at the Fight for Life

39.51: Rugby league v boxing

40.52: Looking back at the boxing career and eventually retiring from boxing

48.14: Continuous improvement, a comeback of sorts at The Fight for Life, and training Jimmy Spittle

55.37: Punditry, interviewing, and the art of asking good questions

1.01.18: Last words from Steven, Seamus and Monty

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It's catch-up time for the lads after Seamus has been away for three weeks. They discuss attending Matt Heath's book launch, their nomination at the NZ Radio and podcast awards, when Seamus is going 'full time' in podcasting, the guest they feel most connected too, answer listener questions and reveal next week's epic guest.

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On this episode of Between Two Beers we talk to Dame Jools and Dame Lynda Topp. 
 
The twin sisters are best known as the joyfully chaotic and comedic country music duo The Topp Twins and have captivated audiences in NZ and overseas for more than 40 years. 

In this episode we hear how two country kids from Huntly became much-loved Kiwis icons, the origins of characters like Camp Mother and Camp Leader and Ken and Kenn, their best stories from the busking years, their most memorable small-town gigs, their long history of political activism, health updates and reflections on their exceptionally successful careers. 
 
This was a really special episode, and we felt honoured to share so much time with the Untouchable girls. Their enthusiasm for life, for fun and for standing up for what is right make them exceptional company, Kiwi icons and just brilliant storytellers. You’ll love this one. 
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Matthew Ridge is a Kiwi sporting legend.

He was one of NZ’s top rugby union players then made a stunning switch to rugby league as a 21-year-old in 1990. Over the next decade he played 122 times for the Manly Sea Eagles, 25 times for the Kiwis and 37 times for the Warriors before he became a part-owner of the club.

After retiring from league, he became one of New Zealand’s most popular and successful TV stars – before enjoying success in the business world.

In this episode we talk about his bromance with Marc Ellis and how they created TV magic, 90s rugby league, Warriors regrets, the taxi incident which shaped his outlook on life as a teenager, mental resilience, relationship breakdowns and the realities of being NZ’s biggest star for a decade.

Matthew was an open book in this one and we also talked at length about his relationship with drugs – and his reflections on many of the most difficult chapters of his life.

It was a gripping chat, full of incredible insights into one hell of a life.

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On this episode of Between Two Beers we talk to Mitch James. 

Mitch is one of New Zealand’s most popular artists and has attracted over 200 million global streams of his music, over six million TikTok views and over three million video views. He’s toured the world alongside Six60, supported Ed Sheeran and just returned home after touring with Calum Scott, to release his second album, Patience. 

In this episode we talk about his difficult teenage years and how he found a path out of darkness, the seven weeks he spent living on the street in the UK busking, the time he witnessed a brutal stabbing, getting discovered by Sony and the acoustic video that went viral, becoming a star and the female interest that comes with it, the horrific four years leading to the release of his new album and the joy of releasing new music. 

This was a pretty special chat. It was really raw in places and incredibly uplifting in others. we talk about suicide and hitting rock bottom, and harnessing the drive and discipline to be succesful. Mitch James has an incredible story to tell - and we’re really grateful he shared it in such an open and vulnerable way. 

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Show notes: Mitch James

1:31: Gearing up for the launch of the new album ‘patience’

5:39: 100 songs over four years

7:46: Touring with Calum Scott

13:43: Levels of fame

16:25: The challenge of high school

28:48: Mitch buys a one-way ticket to the UK to follow the Ed Sheeran blueprint

35:14: Busking on the streets of Europe

39:54: Open mic nights and YouTube mash ups

48:48: The first album

52:03: Supporting act for Ed Sheeran

55:53: Dealing with the attention that fame brings

1:03:41: Fitness, discipline, and the similarities between performing and fight sports

1:07:35: The time between albums

1:14:20: Drawing from real life experience to create music

1:19:43 Mending relationships with family

1:22:31: A history of streaking

1:28:13 Last words from Steven, Seamus and Mitch

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Bree Tomasel is one of New Zealand’s most popular and loved broadcasters.

She’s the hilarious, fun-loving co-host of ZM’s Bree and Clint Drive Show, she’s the host of Celebrity Treasure Island on TVNZ, she has 1.5 million followers across her social media channels and in 2022 was named New Zealand TV Personality of the Year.

She’s also just released her book and in it we discover a different side of Bree, she writes about some of the most difficult and challenging chapters of her life, and in this episode she talks about it all publicly for the first time.

Steve messaged Bree halfway through reading her book to say how captivating and powerful it was – and how many people it’s going to help. And I've got no doubt you'll see it too by the end of this one.

We hear about the home invasion at her nan’s place when she was nine, where she thought she was going to die – and how it contributed to anxiety and panic attacks throughout her life, we talk about her challenges revealing her sexuality to her dad – and why she kept it a secret for 10 years, her big life regrets and journey of discovery with ADHD as an adult and where her sense of social justice comes from.

We also talk about how she built her huge following on social media, all the best stories from her relationship with her mum Di, Channing Tatum, radio-wars, and we read through some of Seamus’ DMs he sent Bree seven years ago!

It's a really cool chat, It’s Bree sharing her story, warts and all. I also highly recommend her book Unapologetically Me which is out now.

We're also stoked to tell you about the business we've built. If you'd like to get one of our epic guests in to MC or Speak at your function or event, flick us a message by going to b2bspeakers.co.nz.

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This is the 10th episode in the Accidental Business Owners series, but they all stand alone – so you don’t have to go back to the start to follow.

In this one, our business coach Di Foster takes us through some couple's therapy!

We talk about end of year goal setting, how to not take business personally and Seamus and Steve explore each other’s strengths and weaknesses.

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Steve and Seamus recount a wild 24 hours interacting with Jesse Mulligan, Richie McCaw, Ian Foster, Wayne Smith, Laura McGoldrick, Chris Luxon and many more, they analyse Seamus' awkward moment with the Warriors, how he avoided disaster and all the best stories from their night presenting at the Halberg Awards.

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Steve and Seamus reveal their best and worst moments of the year on the podcast, Steve reflects on his 12 pubs of Christmas pub crawl, Seamus explains why he wasn't there and their new business interest.

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Dave Letele is perhaps best known as a former professional boxer 'Brown Buttabean’, but his story is so much larger than that.  

It's been filled with highs and lows, from early sporting success to the failure of his supermarket business in Australia where he lost everything, including his family, and returned to New Zealand with only the clothes on his back, weighing in at over 200 kgs. 

He turned to prize fighting to earn money and get fit, lost over 100kgs and shared his journey on social media. The public response to his efforts built up the movement that became Buttabean Motivation or BBM. 

For the last decade, he’s worked tirelessly to create opportunities for people. He has set up free gyms in West and South Auckland, and Tokoroa, a community kitchen, a social supermarket in Tokoroa, and a Foodshare which regularly feeds thousands of people.  

In this episode we cover it all, in great detail – and it’s a blockbuster. He’s a man making a huge difference in Kiwi communities and we’re so thrilled to share his story. 

We’re also thrilled to announce Dave has joined us at B2B Speakers, our business that brings our guests to your events. If you’d like to hire Dave , or any of our other epic guests, at your next conference or function, get in touch by going to B2Bspeakers.co.nz 

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In this episode we’re rewinding the clock one year to June 2021, when we sat down with All Whites legend Ryan Nelsen. 
 
I remember this as a breakthrough episode for us. It was our 50th podcast, our biggest guest and we were both really anxious about getting it right.  
 
And Ryan couldn’t have been a better guest. Across nearly two hours he shared all the best bits of his life and career – and we’re really proud of how it turned out. 
 
We talk about all the best stories from his seven years at Blackburn, his frustrations with the All Whites in 2010, what it was like playing with Tugay, Gareth Bale, Luka Modric, Harry Kane - and against Henry and Bergkamp, Ronaldinho and Neymar - the time he hit on Chelsea Clinton at Stanford and so, so many other cracking yarns from an incredible career.   

Nelsen is a natural leader and this episode provides a pretty revealing picutre of why he was made captain of nearly every team he has played for. 

Show notes:

2.20: Thursday night in Washington DC with Ryan, laying the blueprint for Steven at US College, and impressions of Seamus on the Olympic tour in 2012

8.26: Reflections on two Olympic Games: playing Brazil, Egypt and Mo Salah, the run-in with Dakota Lucas, and the cheeseburger challenge between Roland Jeffery and Seamus

19.00: We go back to Christchurch and the cricket career that could have been had it not been for a dodgy knee

23.38: The US experience: Stanford, MVP, All American, 'pulling the moves' on Chelsea Clinton, Tiger Woods in the medical centre, going #4 in the MLS draft, DC United, failures and lessons learnt

31.37: Heading to the UK: From “you’re not good enough” at Charlton Athletic and being on trial at Blackburn Rovers to the FA Cup semi-final within six months

38.42: Attracting the interest of Manchester United: What does that really look like?

41.23: Some of the characters at Blackburn Rovers: Tugay and his ciggies

45.44: A Cole Tinkler and Raj Naidu interlude

46.55: Back to Blackburn Rovers characters: Chris Samba defender turned striker, Mark Hughes at training, and Robbie Fowler sneaking in

51.54: Chris Wood and his incredible achievements in the English Premier League

54.37: The Burnley and Blackburn Rovers rivalry: pitch invasions, police, tribalism and hooligans

57.00: Ryan finds out he was named by fans in Blackburn Rovers’ greatest ever XI, the Venky's chicken ad and fighting El Hadji Diouf in the dressing room

1.01.48: Losing 1-7 to Manchester United: going after Sam Allardyce at halftime, and Dimitar Berbatov scoring five in the process

1.04.23: Toughest opponents: marking Thierry Henry and Dennis Bergkamp in their prime

1.06.33: A sad end after seven years at Blackburn Rovers and the eventual move to Tottenham with Gareth Bale, Luka Modric and a young Harry Kane

1.13.49: "I don’t want to be here": QPR and Ryan’s eventual retirement and transition into management

1.18.16: Leaving everything on the pitch with the All Whites at the 2010 FIFA World Cup and the pressures of club v country

1.25.27: Behind the scenes of the World Cup in South Africa: battles with NZ Football, the drain of the World Cup and the challenges after the tournament

1.38.05: Toronto FC and the end of the coaching journey

1.41.42: Moving off the pitch and on the line with .rugby and .basketball

1.44.54: Terrible haircuts at the Confederations Cup in 1999 and never being able to drink tequila again after a big night with Kris Bouckenhooge, RN Wines, and player representation

1.48.55: Last words: The Bob Smith Memorial Trophy, and rescuing Ryan’s boots from the rubbish bin at the Olympic Games

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On this episode of Between Two Beers we talk to Anna Reeve.

Anna is the co-founder of Pals, a former model and influencer, a global alopecia ambassador, she won Season 1 of the Traitors and is a mother of twin boys.

In this episode we talk about how her clever social media marketing as co-founder of Pals helped the company become a market leader in the NZ RTD space, the realities of life as a business owner, how she lost all of her hair when she was just seven-years old and becoming an international model with Alopecia, the best yarns from her Traitors win, what life is like married to radio star Jay Reeve, her experience with post-natal depression, Ja Rule, Tyler Banks and much, much more.

Anna has also made a name for herself as a social media influencer in NZ, and it’s easy to see why. She’s fun, smart, up for a laugh – and just great company. Everything is so authentic. We really enjoyed this yarn – hope you do to.

We’re also super stoked to tell you about the business we’ve built. If you’d like to hire one of our incredible guests to speak at or MC your event, check out our epic lineup at B2Bspeakers.co.nz and get in touch.

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On this episode of Between Two Beers we talk to Carlos Spencer. 

Carlos is widely regarded as one of the best rugby players of his generation. He played 44 times for the All Blacks, 89 for Auckland, 99 for the Blues where he won two Super Rugby championships, then enjoyed professional stints playing and coaching in England, South Africa and Japan. 
 
in this episode we talk about what it’s like parenting a potential sports star, his viral trick-shot videos from lockdown, how he caught the eye of Graham Henry, his first impressions of Jonah, the freak injury that cost him a World Cup, how he keeps the rig in such good nick, the strain of being a rugby globetrotter, *that* try against the Crusaders in Christchurch, toffee pops, reno rescues and what's next. 

Carlos was one of rugby’s genuine superstars, but in person is such a humble, down to earth Kiwi bloke. He’s lived one hell of a life, with so many incredible stories to tell. This was a really fun one. 

Show notes | Episode 101 | Carlos Spencer

2:00 90 minutes late after a Carlos Reno Rescue

3:22 HAMbassador chat

5:39 Peyton Spencer: history repeating?

9:13 Parenting a potential sports star

15:28 Viral sensations during lockdown

18:25 Playing club rugby and the Brisbane 10s in your 40s

23:35 Fight for Life and the boxing career

26:50 Back to Horowhenua and catching the eye of Graham Henry

33.34 From a small town to the big smoke: the shift to Auckland

38:40 At the forefront of professional rugby

43:23 Arrogance or confidence?

46:00 Missing the 1999 Rugby World Cup

49:21 Impressions of Jonah and reflections on rugby in Auckland in the 90s

55:40 Carlos and the media

57:12 The ballsiest play in New Zealand sport

1:02:02 Carlos’ relationship with Canterbury and Andrew Mehrtens

1:04:45 South African sojourn

1:10:40 Coaching in another language

1:12:17 The strain of being a rugby globetrotter

1:14:49 Carlos’ Reno Rescue and future projects

1:20:29 Toffeepops and last words from Steven, Seamus and Carlos

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Zion Armstrong is one of our favourite episodes of the year and when Apple Podcasts released their list of the best performing episodes in New Zealand in 2024 it was on it too!

We've picked up a lot of new listeners since we originally released it in February and we wanted to highlight his incredible story again.
 
The Zion Armstrong story starts in West Auckland and involves running away from the police so fast that he started an athletics career that took him to the Commonwealth Games.

At the same time, he was selling sports shoes – and at the age of 24 was head of footwear at adidas New Zealand.

From that foothold he climbed the corporate ladder before becoming President of adidas North America where he oversaw 12,500 staff, inked deals with some of the world's biggest sports and music stars and took annual profit to a record $US6 billion after a couple of years.

And then in 2022, Zion walked away from this rock-and-roll lifestyle and returned to New Zealand in pursuit of being a better dad in the wake of his divorce, not wanting his children to experience the same disconnect he had often endured as a kid. 

We cover all the detail in this one – and it’s one heck of a ride. Zion’s inspirational story shows what’s possible with the right mindset and work ethic – and his decision to walk away shows what's really important in life. You’ll love this one.

We're also super stoked to have Zion exclusively on the books of B2B Speakers, so if you’d like him to share his story  at your function or event, flick us a message by going to www.B2Bspeakers.co.nz.

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On this episode of Between Two Beers we talk to Sonia Gray. 

Sonia is one of New Zealand’s best-known faces, most recognisable for being the Lotto presenter for the last 15 years. But she's much more than that; she’s a model, actress and writer who’s starred in shows like Xena: Warrior Princess, Shortland Street, Wheel of Fortune and Young Hercules and she’s acted in Sione’s Wedding, Love Birds and the Netflix film The Royal Treatment. 

Most recently, Sonia has turned her attention to helping others. 

Sonia has ADHD and a neurodivergent daughter and was the executive producer of a documentary, which screened on TVNZ and gives a brilliant insight into the lives of families with kids whose brains work a bit differently. 

She’s also just released a 10-part podcast series that analyses her lived-experience of neurodiversity to better understand how we can support and celebrate the many Kiwis that fall under that umbrella. 

In this ep we talk about all the best stories from Lotto to cricket and Tana Umaga, Ryan Gosling, Wheel of Fortune and Shortland Street. And the second half delves deep into the world of neuro-diversity – a really open and informative discussion which affects at least 20% of Kiwis. 

Sonia was a really cool guest with great chat and a hell of a story to tell. I personally was touched, and learned a lot from this episode and am sure you will too. 

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Ali Williams is a former All Black who was a professional rugby player for 16 years, played 77 times for New Zealand and won the Rugby World Cup in 2011.

This was Ali’s first long-form podcast and it turned into something really quite special.

We covered perception vs reality, his blended family operation with mega-successful businesswoman Anna Mowbray, why he’s investing in Auckland FC, his relationship with his dad, his best stories from the All Blacks, *That night in Paris*, retirement and what he’s doing now.

This was one of our most memorable episodes. There were laughs and tears, ideas challenged, and perceptions shifted.

Ali is comfortable being the life of the party- but also operates with real depth in his thinking.

He’s a super unique guy and I think you’ll get a lot out of this one, we loved it.
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Josh is an All Blacks legend who played at two Rugby World Cups across 54 games for the All Blacks and was a cult hero in Dunedin, where he played over 100 games for Otago and the Highlanders. 

In this episode we talk about surfing with Tom Robinson, destroying his downstairs operation on the Crowd Goes Wild, what it was really like to play with and against Jonah, how he avoided food poisoning at the 95 World Cup, what it was like playing in NZ’s first Super Rugby season, why schoolboy rugby is better than All Blacks rugby, how he won consecutive seasons of Celebrity Treasure Island and much, much more. 
 
Josh is not your average rugby player. He’s a trained physio, he surfs, he paints, he’s a reporter for Crowd Goes Wild, he restores Classic Cars, he’s a family man, and a deep thinker. 

There was so much to talk about with Josh – and as he said at the end after nearly two hours – we barely scratched the surface! You’ll enjoy this one. 

Show notes | Episode 78 | Josh Kronfeld

1.38: Surfing, “Back Yourself”, and “digging like a demented mole” on Jonah Lomu Rugby

6.01: The third ugliest man at the 1999 Rugby World Cup

7.55: Injuring his downstairs operation in preparation for an interview with Mahe Drysdale

16.33: The Crowd Goes Wild

20.55: Growing up in Hastings and the importance of schoolboy rugby

29.23: From 88kg to 100kg

35.00: Otago: rugby, beating the Lions, court sessions, the supporters club, and the University of Otago experience

48.52: From amateur to professional rugby

1.01.08: The 1995 Rugby World Cup in South Africa

1.05.50: Meeting Nelson Mandela

1.08.59: A Jonah Lomu interlude

1.14.44: Playing for money at Leicester Tigers

1.18.40: Injuries over the years

1.22.55: No nukes in my backyard

1.28.26: Retiring from rugby and travelling for a year across the USA and South America

1.35.48: Going back to the University of Otago as a 33-year-old ex-All Black

1.38.57: Celebrity Treasure Island

1.48.48: Would Josh ever consider being a team physio?

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Megan Compain is the newly appointed All Blacks commercial manager, whose back story is as impressive as her new role.

She was the first Kiwi to play professional basketball in the USA and the only one to play in the WNBA, had three pro seasons in Europe, and represented New Zealand for 10 years and at two Olympic Games. 

She also has an extensive 20-year career in the sports industry, including a long history with New Zealand Rugby - and is the partner and director of her own creative agency in Wellington. 

In this episode we talk about leaving Whanganui for the US as a 16-year-old, life as a professional basketballer, Partying with Dirk Nowitzki, Steve Nash and Mark Cuban, managing NZ Rugby’s commercial obligations, her parenting journey and relationship with Razor.

Megan also addresses the enduring impact of the abuse of trust and grooming she suffered as a teenager at High School the US. It’s the first time Megan has opened up publicly on some of the most difficult parts of her journey, and we’re so grateful she shared her story – to help others who may be in a similar situation. 

This was such a cool chat, which effortlessly bounced from heartfelt to hilarious. Megan’s energy and outlook on life are contagious; we really loved this one.

We're also super stoked to have Megan on the books of B2B Speakers, so if you’d like him to MC your night, or share his story at your function or event, flick us a message by going to B2Bspeakers.co.nz. Also check out our epic lineup of former guests available for hire too. And while there sign up to our weekly newsletter with all the biggest news from us and the podcasting space in NZ.

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In this episode with Kieran Read we talk about Richie McCaw’s engine, getting bounced by Shane Bond, the secret sauce of great leadership, what happened in that Ireland haka, and why he choked out Richie Mo’unga when he met him for the first time at Owen Franks’ wedding.

Show notes | Episode 72 | Kieran Read

2.02: Running a Hotmail operation in 2022, trail running, weight loss, and a regular day in Kieran Read’s life post All Blacks career

7.32: Kieran Read: not what you’d expect

9.34: The Black Clash: “This is your greatest achievement on the sporting field”

15.18: A cricket prodigy with BJ Watling and Anton Devcich

21.19: Kieran Read v Richie Mo’unga at Owen Franks’ wedding

28.16: Growing up in Counties Manukau: Joeli Vidiri, playing for the Steelers, Rosehill College and Wesley College

40.33: The foundations of leadership: connection, authenticity, accountability

47.30: All or Nothing: behind the scenes of the Amazon Prime documentary

51.57: Taking over the All Blacks captaincy

54.33: Kieran Read on Richie McCaw

1.00.40: Vulnerability and using your platform to push positive messages

1.07.21: Dealing with injuries and having the will to play through and recover

1.11.21: Another Richie McCaw interlude

1.14.35: Rehabilitation from head injury (Vestibular Rehabilitation Treatment)

1.19.23: The sensitivities of talking about head injury in the current climate

1.22.40: The 2019 World Cup in Japan

1.30.09: The haka: how or who makes the call between Ka Mate and Kapa o Ponga?

1.36.01 kieranread.co.nz

1.38.50: Matt Heath, the Alternative Commentary Collective

1.40.14: Last words from Steven, Seamus and Kieran

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Welcome to episode #2 of the Business in Between podcast.

This week we’re re-visiting our chat with Dion Nash from 2022 where we talked about his transition from professional sportsman to business owner.

The original recording of this episode went for two hours, with the first 90 minutes focused on his upbringing, family and his professional cricket career.

We’re going to join the action on the home-straight, where we switch to his business journey – and it’s a compelling 30 minutes.

Dion talks about his first job out of cricket and his idea to sell bottled water, how he became marketing director for 42 below and his journey working for Bacardi, why he left and how he had the courage to start his own business, Triumph and Disaster.

There are so many gems in this one, and Dion is such a thoughtful bloke. We talk about taking action and breaking stereotypes, how everyone is bluffing it, respecting when you’re in form, how a life with no regrets is a bullshit life and much, much more.

If you love this 30 mins and want to listen to the full ep, you can find it in our back catalogue on the Between Two Beers channel.

We’re also super stoked to tell you about the business we’ve built. If you’d like to hire one of our incredible guests to speak or MC your event, check out our epic lineup at B2Bspeakers.co.nz and get in touch. And while there sign up to our weekly newsletter with all the biggest news from us and the podcasting space in NZ.  

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Jackie van Beek is one of New Zealand’s funniest and most creative minds.

She has written, directed and starred in The Breaker Upperers, Nude Tuesday and The Educators and featured in everything from Funny Girls and What We Do in The Shadows, to Golden Boy – and most recently the Australian re-make of The Office – where she is one of the two creators.

In this episode we talk about growing up with Taika Waititi and Jemaine Clement, how she got engaged to comedian Jesse Griffin after knowing him for a month, how she chose her merkin, the art of improvisation, falling into film making, directing TV, The Office Australia and partying with Leonardo di Caprio.

Jackie is an absolute legend of NZ’s creative space and this was such a fun chat. We loved her company and outlook on life and there were a ton of laughs across this one.

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On this episode of Between Two Beers we talk to Jordan Watson. 

You will likely know Jordan as How to Dad - one of New Zealand’s biggest social media stars, with his Youtube channel and Facebook account boasting a combined 3.5 million followers. 

It all started eight years ago when he sent a video demonstrating how to hold a baby to a soon-to-be-dad friend. Overnight the clip went viral, Watson ended up quitting his day job to focus on the How To Dad series, and has now racked up more than 172 million video views on YouTube and 250 million views on Facebook. 

In this episode we talk about the realities of life as a content creator, what really happens when a video goes viral, why he left Jono and Ben and the process of ‘going pro’, managing his brand, the best stories from the road, his expanding business empire and much, much more. 

Jordan’s work ethic and creative brain have turned him into a modern-day Kiwi icon and it's easy to see why he’s been so successful. This was a fascinating look at how someone created a world of opportunity, business, and unbelievable reach from an idea. You’ll love this one. 

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