An Ordinary Kiwi Podcast

 I had such a laugh sitting down with theses NZ 7s lads. Lucky for me, both Stubby and Regan were injury call ups to the Tasman Mako team this year and I got to have a chat with them while they were in Nelson. We talked about the crazy last couple years these guys have had - from the Commonwealth games, World Cup in America and an Olympic Games campaign. This is a great look behind the scenes of the NZ 7s team; but it isn't all serious, there's also a lot of shit talked along the way. Two absolute lads! And I wish these guys all the best for what's next in there careers. Thanks for jumping on! #goyoumako

Anton burst onto the mountain bike scene as a 17 year old kid when he was still in school. Since then he has gone from strength to strength. Anton has done so much in his 10 year career so far - winning the commonwealth games gold in Glasgow, competing in the Olympics in Tokyo and of course winning races around the world on the UCI world circuit. This is a great behind the scenes look into what it takes to be one of the best mountain bikers on the planet. I'm looking forward to seeing what's next for this guy in the future! Thanks for jumping on Anton! Shoutout to the sponsors of this podcast ORA CBD and Innerbloom cold brew coffee.

Brooks story of resilience and hard work is incredible. After a massive crash on the world downhill circuit in 2019, Brook fractured his T12 and L1 vertebrae was left unable to use his legs. These are Brooks stories of his recovery. We also talk about his career so far and some of the ups and downs - leaving NZ as a 17 year old kid to follow his dreams. Over 10 years later he is still living out his dream riding his bike around the world. One hell of a chat and one hell of a bloke. I appreciate you jumping on Brook! Shoutout to my sponsors Ora CBD and Innerbloom cold brew coffee.

Most of you will know him as rugby league legend playing for both the Kiwis and the Warriors. But what he has been able to do off the field is pretty impressive too. From footy to business to boxing this guy has been involved in a bit of everything. Monty made me feel comfortable straight away and we had a great conversation about everything he's done so far and what's next for him. An absolute privilege to chat this guy! Thanks for jumping on Monty

Karl's journey is a true Cinderella story of New Zealand rugby. After quiting rugby in high school he never thought he would play again. A few years later he got back into rugby to lose some weight. At this point he had gotten up to 170kg, his weight was starting to become a health issue, and after a couple years of hard work he was an All Black. This is an awesome yarn about his story to becoming an All Black. And also everything before that that people probably don't know. A great man with some great stories to tell. Thanks for jumping on bro!

Niall's journey to the Blacks Ferns is an awesome story of dedication and commitment. Coming from a touch background she was pushed towards 7s by a mentor, she reluctantly turned up to her first training and the rest is history! We chat through everything from growing up, her touch career and her Black Fern career so far. Niall is extremely open about her current injury and the uncertainty that that brings. She has so many great stories and even some must hear trash talk. she had me laughing the whole way through this one, it's a must listen! Thanks for coming on Niall.

I had a sit down with Bryn while I was in Auckland (Pre lockdown). I personally really enjoy watching this guy play footy so it was cool to have a chat with him. From a young age Bryn showed his talents; representing New Zealand through the grades and even captaining the U20 team at a World Cup. Starting his super rugby career with the Blues and now plying his trade with the Crusaders.He has now worked his way to become one of the best half backs in the country. The thing I enjoy most about this one is you can tell how much he really loves his footy and talks in detail about all the things he has learnt so far. We talk about what's next for him and we also talk about the championships, Barbarians trip, the Crusaders environment and much more. A lot of great stuff in this one! Thanks for jumping on Bryn!

Growing up in Wellington, becoming an All Black was his dream. But after an unplanned change of code he found himself in Australia. A couple years later, schoolboy player of the year and captaining the best school team in Australia. He's on his way to the NRL playing for a powerhouse team in the Brisbane Broncos. But it hasn't been all smooth sailing for Jordan, a career plagued with injuries. He talked about how we over came these and also talks about some things he would tell his younger self. Jordan also created Chur media, a photography and videography company. He especially hopes to help young athletes with their personal brand and it's really interesting to hear him talk about this space. Now he's back playing union and I really look forward to seeing him carve up once they get back out on the field after lockdown. Enjoy

I had a great chat with Teddy about his life and career up to this point.He is currently playing rugby in France. It's fair to say it wasn't always perfect for Teddy on the footy field but his commitment and determination is unmatched, and it showed with his selection to the Rio Olympic for the New Zealand 7s team. Off field Teddy started ORA CBD with fellow kiwi Liam Messam. They are working hard to get their CBD around the world and back home so everyone can reap the benefits that CBD has to offer. One of the greats, thanks for jumping on brother!

I caught up with Paul while he was in quarantine before a tournament in Egypt. Paul has shot up the world rankings in recents years and is really proving himself to be one of the worlds best. Growing up a talented sportsman he eventually stuck with Squash and it's turning out to be a great choice. A great behind the scenes look into how hard he had to work to get to where he is, some of the mental challenges he has faced and his new sportswear brand Iwi Athletica. Enjoy

Ice was a big reason I started a podcast myself so to have the opportunity to sit and chat with him was pretty awesome. We chat about all stages of his journey, especially about YKTR and YKTR media. He talked so openly about the ups and downs he's had so far and even drops some exclusive information about what he's up to next. Thanks for jumping on my guy

I sat down with Carlos a couple weeks ago to talk about all things 138, being a young entrepreneur and all the challenges that come along with it. We also talk in depth about his rugby career so far and especially about his time at St Kentigerns which includes playing an A final at Eden park in front of 10,000+ fans as a 17 year old. Great to have Carlos on talking so openly and honestly about his journey so far looking forward to seeing what's next for him and 138. Enjoy

I got the opportunity to have a chat with the greatest caddie to do ever do it and I really enjoyed this one! Steve talks right through his awesome career starting as a caddie to earn some pocket money as a young kid he quickly fell in love with it and left NZ at 16 to pursuit his dream. Working with Greats such as Greg Norman, Adam Scott and of course Tiger Woods. We talk about some of the great moments in his career which include 13 major championships. This is great insight into what is it like working with the best golfers in the world and how he got there. There are some great stories that can't be missed. Im also very excited to announce my partnership with ORA CBD, super stoked to get these guys on board! Check out there website or Instagram for more details.

Liam was in Nelson recently doing a charity event i managed to pull a few strings and got the opportunity to have a chat with him. We talked about all the highs and lows of his nearly 20 year career, from being a stand out high school player getting to trial for the NZ 7s team as a 16 year old to the disappointment of missing the 2011 world cup and of course his Chiefs career. He has had one of the most successful and complete careers New Zealand rugby has ever seen. World Cups,Super Rugby titles, Gold medals he's done it all, we also talk about his New CBD company and some of the benefits he has had with CBD and what's next for him.  

I recently had a chat with this Blackcaps and Canterbury all rounder. He is another great prospect for the all ready stacked Blackcaps team. We talked how he got into professional cricket, his first test 100 in front of his home crowd and much more. This is an absolute doozy of an episode where you get to learn a lot about Daryl and his career so far. As well as a lot about the blackcaps culture and why they have become such a dominant team in world cricket in the last few years.

I got the chance to sit down and share a couple of beers with a New Zealand rowing legend earlier in the year and what a convosation it was! we talked about how he got into the New Zealand rowing team, some of the brutal training sessions ran by Dick Tonks and of course we talk about some more light hearted subjects like why the hell he got in the ring with Manu Vatuvei for a charity fight night. this is an absolute gem of an episode, where you get to learn about one of the most dominant crews ever seen in rowing. and you also getting a hint as to who might be coming on the podcast very soon….

Doug has started off the season in great form having scored a hundred in one of the first four day games earning himself a recall into the blackcaps. We had an awesome chat about where he grew up, why he had to give up on his rugby dream and of course that huge win in Hobart over Australia in 2011 and whats next for him in his career. Awesome to have you on Doug!

Ross Taylors resume speaks for itself 40 international hundreds, over 17,000 internationals runs and the only person so far to play 100 tests 100 ODI's and 100 T20s. Being able to pick the brain of one of the New Zealand's best crickets ever was a pretty amazing experience, we talked about how it all started for Ross right through to where he is at currently and all the highs and lows in between. For Ross to sit down and have a chat with a small time podcaster like me shows what a humble and genuine guy he is. I really enjoyed my chat with him appreciate you jumping on mate.

I had a chat with George while he was in Nelson recently, fortunately for me the game got washed out so George had some spare time on his hands. We chatted about his cricket career so far but what i really enjoyed about this podcast is George's honesty about everything else outside of cricket from Chris Gayles 40th birthday in the Caribbean to even chatting about his modelling career. George is an absolute lad and any fan of cricket will enjoy all the great yarns he has to offer on this podcast. Thanks for jumping on mate!

Fair to say Kyle burst on to the scene when he had a man of the match performance on ODI debut following that up he made his test debut later that month getting a 5 wicket haul. We chatted about his young career so far, how he changed his game from being a batter to now being more of a bowling all rounder and where his aggressive style comes from. absolute legend of a man with a massive future ahead of him. thanks for jumping on bro!

From a small town on the west coast of the south island to becoming one of New Zealand's premier rugby referees and now working on his own mental health charity Mike is just a bloody good Kiwi bloke. Mike goes into incredible detail about the highs and lows of his career in the middle and how he would prepare for certain teams and players, it's a behind the scenes of what it takes to be a top level referee. As well as talking “The Reel Effect” and how he is helping people disconnect from everyday stress through fly fishing. I'm lucky enough to call this guy a mate and he's doing some awesome work. If you would like to support him and what he's doing search “The Reel Effect” on Instagram and Facebook.

Leicester has proven himself to be one of the best young talents in New Zealand rugby, but this is no surprise after having to choose between rugby union or rugby league as a 15 year old. In this episode we talk about how he made that tough decision, how long it took him to figure out the game of rugby union, what it was like for him to play for Tasman and what is next for him in his career. A humble young man with a massive future ahead. Thanks for your time mate.

In this episode i sat down and had a chat with former Hurricanes and Mako player James Marshall about his playing career. From where he started at Nelson college to travelling the world playing the game he loves and ending up back in Nelson; back with the Mako. We also had a good laugh about how a crate day with some friends ended with James holding me in a head lock, really enjoyed my chat with James and wish him all the best for whatever is next for him.

From humble beginnings in rural Hawkes Bay, Hugh climbed his way up to become one NZ's top high school talents, before injury turned his career on its head. His story is about much more than rugby. This is such an interesting story and i wish Hugh all the best for his rugby and business career ahead.

From small town Geraldine to top of the podium on the world rally championship, Hayden Paddon has come a long way! We talk about how he got into Rallying, his journey to the WRC, getting to drive at the top level and the next exciting project he is working on. This definitely isn't the last you will hear of Hayden Paddon.

Since turning professional in 2019, Hannah has been in great form. Especially in the 70.3 half ironman. We chatted about her decision to turn pro, how she got into triathlon's and the speed project ( a race where she ran more than 90kms in 37 hours as part of a team running from Los Angeles to Las Vegas!) Excited to see what she does next!  Thanks for your time Hannah.

I sat down with Brad and George from The Butlers and chatted about how things started for them. Starting as a 2 person school band growing into a 5 piece, These guys are definitely on their way up! If you haven't heard of these guys yet check them out. I had so much fun with this podcast talking about tour life, learning off the legends Sticky Fingers and what's next for them!

Saturday afternoon with beers in hand we chatted about how both the guys got to the places they are at the moment in their careers. Both local lads who I grew up with in Nelson. It's awesome to see how far these lads have come and i'm excited for whats next! If you haven't heard of these guys yet check them out because they are both about to do some really exciting things in coming years. Appreciate your time boys!

I talked with Brandon about growing up on Waiheke island, his passion for rugby league and about the Melbourne Storm culture. This guy is crack up and this is one of the funniest podcasts I have done to date! You also get into the mind of one of the best hookers in the NRL. Thanks for jumping on bro!

Joe and I had an awesome chat about his life so far, from growing up in Auckland, playing professional rugby, starting his own gym and his acting career - which includes a role on the biggest TV show of all time (Game of thrones). Thanks for your time Joe, you're an absolute legend!

10. Karin Burger Silver Fern & Central Pulse defender I talked with Karin about her bold decision to leave her family behind to move to New Zealand to chase her Netball dream, advice that she would give young players and we talked about the winning the World Cup in England in 2019.

I had a talk with Mitch over the phone we talked about his decision to move to Canterbury, talked about what makes Scott Robertson such a great coach and getting to play in the black jersey. Heaps of good information in this for young rugby players and rugby fans. Thanks for jumping on Drummy!

I had a chat with Ezel over the phone we talked about a range of things including being a young entrepreneur in the tech industry, her experience building start up companies and how she is helping others during the lockdown period.  This podcast has alot of great advicefor young entrepreneur's as well as being an awesome story of success.

I had a chat with Braden over the phone. We talked about how he got into multi-sport, coming into the sport late, winning his first Coast to Coast and talked about his experience in the World Ironman Championship in Kona, Hawaii. This is a really interesting listen into the mind of an Ironman athlete!  

I had a chat with one of NZ's best Basketball talents,New Zealand Breaker & Tall Black Finn Delany. We talked about about all things basketball as well as a range of other topics. Had abit of a trouble with the bluetooth at one stage but we got it sorted.Basketball fans will love this one! Enjoy!

Shane Cameron Boxing, Business and even a great Mike Tyson impression. This podcast has it all talking about the highs and even some of the lows of a great boxing career, what he's been doing since retirement and whats next for Shane. This is a must listen for any NZ sports fan. There is a great insight into what goes into being a pro fighter and some good laughs as well. Enjoy!

It's fair to say Paul Hampton is abit of a legend around the Nelson area. Paul started Victory boxing in 2011- a community based boxing gym helping young kids.Since then Victory boxing has grown into a massive community helping many people from all walks of life. I had a chat with Paul a couple weeks ago talking about how it all started, his passion for helping people around him, training some great up and coming young boxers and what is next for Victory Boxing.

Josh Komen went from being one of New Zealand's best up and coming runners trying to make the Commonwealth games to fighting a cruel and ruthless battle with Cancer and Cancer related illnesses. This is a raw and honest chat about growing up a West Coaster, falling in love and his incredible fight for his life After everything Josh has gone through he remains extremely upbeat and always helping others. Josh Komen your a Legend mate, i  wish you nothing but good health and a long life! Please excuse the metranome beat at the start (was my first interview and didn't know what i was doing lol) It stops after 2:40 Thanks for listening Click link in bio to listen

Mako Road have gone from playing in their uni flat lounge 3 years ago, to playing on some of the Mainstage's of New Zealand's biggest festivals this summer. We all sat down with a beer after their latest gig in Nelson and talked about touring, recording your own music, what's next for them and much more. I had an epic time with these lads. It was a good laugh, but I do apologise that some of the sound quality isn't perfect. We were in a bar, so please forgive me. All Mako Road's music is available on Itunes, Spotify and Youtube.  Also Look on their facebook page for tickets to their upcoming gigs.    

Episode 1! I sat down and had a chat with All Black Kane Hames, we talked in depth about his recent concussions problems, his unorthodox way in professional rugby, what is next for him in his playing career and his plans after rugby. Hope you enjoy! Please like and subscribe