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Fellow WesWes Network podcaster and co-host of the EMPTY OUT THA CLIP podcast, Eddie, joins Cam to help give punters picks on who will win this weekend's Super Rugby Pacific and NRL Rugby League matches. Cam also discusses the differences between sports media in NZ and the rest of the world.

Cam from the WesWes Network discusses the NBA Playoffs and the games he watched during the Easter break, including Nuggets vs. Clippers, Heat vs. Cavs, and Lakers vs. Timberwolves (2:08). Cam also talks about the rest of the playoff games in the bracket. Then Cam talks Super Rugby Pacific Round 10 (31:07) and how the Blues can reach the top six in the table by winning in the next coming matches.

Cam talks to Rugby Coach Willie Lio-Willie about Super Rugby Pacific Round 8 and the Blues defeating Moana Pasifika, putting their campaign back on track. Then they discuss the Chiefs having a shocker against the Waratahs and the Canes not getting it done against the Crusaders in Wellington.

Cam chats to content creator and sports fan Eru and they both do Picks 'N' Margins for Super Rugby Pacific Round 9 and NRL round 6

Cam chats to the uso from Perth, Western Australia Willie about the half way point in Super Rugby Pacific and they look at the current table and predict where each team might be at the end of the season.

Cam has Etuale Eddie from the EMPTY OUT THA CLIP podcast to talk about the Pasifika community backlash to the new Naked Samoans Poster promoting their new play, then they discuss Wallabie Jordan Petaia signing a contract to play for the LA Chargers in the NFL. Then finally the usos give their winners and losers with margins in this weeks NRL and Super Rugby Pacific matches.

The WesWes Networks Cam talks to Willie Lio-Willie about what went down in Super Rugby Pacific including Moana Pasifika beating the Crusaders in Christchurch and achieving a major win many thought would not happen.

Cam from the WesWes Network has thoughts on the Daly Cherry-Evans announcement that he's leaving Manly and who would be his replacement? (0:57) Then Cam gives picks for the Sweet Sixteen at the NCAA Basketball Tournament this weekend. (9:07) Finally, Cam talks to the host of the EMPTY OUT THA CLIP podcast Eddie Tualasea and they give their Picks 'N' Margins for this weekend's Super Rugby Pacific and NRL (13:20)

Cam from the WesWes Network talks about the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament, (1:45) whos the teams to beat and the journey of NBA Number 1 Draft prospect Cooper Flagg. Cam talks about the first 2 rounds of March Madness up to the current bracket of the Sweet Sixteen. Then Cam talks to Willie from Perth Western Australia about the Chiefs vs Moana Pasifika and Blues vs Crusaders matches in Super Rugby Pacific. (22:52)

Cam from the WesWes Network talks to Eddie from the EMPTY OUT THA CLIP podcast to give their picks of winners for each Super Rugby Pacific and NRL match for this weekend.

Cam from the WesWes Network talks about his visit to Go Media Stadium to watch his team the Manly Sea-Eagles lose to the NZ Warriors () then the usos from the EMPTY OUT THA CLIP podcast show up to help review the Pasifika movie TINA which is out in theatres starring Anapela Polataivao and Directed by Miki Magasiva ()

Cam chats to the host of THE 135 FOOTY SHOW podcast Tana Valeni about this week's NRL matches for Round 2 and pick the winners of each match (2:18) Then Cam chats to the usos from THE COUNTER RUCK podcast Joey Nanai and Roger Fa'alogo on who will win and who will lose this weekend in Super Rugby Pacific. (49:14) Then Cam ends the pod with Comments Corner. (1:34:16)

Cam talks to Willie Lio from Perth to discuss standout players in Round 4 Super Rugby Pacific, focusing on their performances and contributions to their teams. They analyze game strategies, the impact of coaching on team dynamics, and the prospects of the Blues in the championship. The conversation also highlights the resilience and playing style of the Fijian team, as well as the importance of community engagement and logistics in supporting teams. In this conversation, Willie and Cam discuss various aspects of rugby, focusing on the cultural dynamics in Perth, the performance of the Moana team, and the challenges they face in upcoming matches. They analyze specific games, highlight emerging talents, and reflect on coaching decisions that impact team dynamics. The conversation also touches on the current standings in the league and the struggles of the Hurricanes, providing insights into player development and team strategies.

The uso from the WesWes Network Cam Schuster recaps the NZ Warriors season opener against the Canberra Raiders in Las Vegas (2:07) then Cam does the Oscars Awards Remix looking if the winners deserved their win (14:21) and finally Cam talks with Willie Lio about Super Rugby Pacific Round 3 Cultural Round, Moana Pasifika and the Blues first win (34:03) ENJOY

Cam Schuster from the WesWes Network chats to the uso Kelvin AKA The Samoan Ranger about his favourite NRL team in the world The NZ Warriors. They discuss the team lineups from the season opener in Las Vegas, the addition of Morgan Harper and look into the Warriors next 4 games before their bye in Round 5.

The uso from the WesWes Network Cam Schuster talks about fandom generated by the success of Auckland FC and gives some facts of Auckland's football club. (0:39) Then Cam gives thoughts on the Joseph Parker situation with trying to secure a title fight (25:35) And then finally Cam talks to Willie from Perth about round 2 of Super Rugby Pacific. (28:56)

The uso Cam is back on the 135 feed with a new name, his own name podcast! Cam talks NBA All-Star Weekend and reminisces on how exciting it used to be and how right now All-Stars don't care and play like it. Cam talks about how to improve the Slam Dunk Comp. Then Cam talks to Willie-Lio Willie all the way from Perth and talk Super Rugby and give picks for round 2. (15:13) Then finally Cam chats to Kaisar Joe about the coming NRL season and play a game of Guess the NRL Standings for 2025 (24:36)

Lui Tagaloa is a hip-hop recording artist and actor. His debut single WILL BE FOUND is out now on Spotify. Follow Lui Tagaloa here: https://linktr.ee/LuiTagaloa www.weswesnet.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/backofthe135/message

Adeleina is a qualified Lawyer and runs her consultancy called Cornerman Sports which closely works with the New Zealand MMA Federation NZMMAF. She specialises in Sports Law. Find more info on Adeleina here: https://lnk.bio/adeleina.cornermansports For more WesWes Podcasts go here: https://linktr.ee/weswesnetwork --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/backofthe135/message

Leni Fifita is the owner and Director of the live-streaming company LOPSTREAM, specialising in Weddings, Funerals, Birthdays, Sports, and Corporate Events. Checkout Lopstream website here: https://lopstream.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/backofthe135/message

Billy is of Samoan descent. He is a Maritime Engineer and Health & Fitness advocate. For more WesWes Network podcasts click here: https://linktr.ee/weswesnetwork --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/backofthe135/message

Jayme Hohaia is the co-owner of the low-and-slow American BBQ takeaway RANUI SMOKE currently at the Waitemata Rugby Club. Find Ranui Smoke on Instagram here: https://bit.ly/3TPqw1r For more WesWes Network podcasts click here: https://linktr.ee/weswesnetwork --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/backofthe135/message

Rob Luisi is a Social Youth Worker and Founder of Ranui 135. Check out the website here: https://www.ranui135.org.nz/about --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/backofthe135/message

Eric Cook is a Lawyer and Dan Hall is a Salesperson. Together they are business partners and co-founders of PRO ERA SPORTS MANAGEMENT dealing in Rugby League and Boxing. They are NRLPA Accredited Player Agents based in Auckland. Follow Pro-Era on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/proerasport/ For more WesWss Network podcasts click here: https://linktr.ee/weswesnetwork --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/backofthe135/message

Matt Grey is a youth social worker and former Local Board Member for Henderson-Massey. He is the founder of West City Boxing based in Henderson. West City Boxing Website: https://westcityboxing.nz/ For more WesWes Network podcasts go here: https://linktr.ee/weswesnetwork --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/backofthe135/message

Joseph Paulo is of Samoan descent, he is a Podcaster, Actor, and Voice Actor, experienced in radio hosting, radio commercials, and children's music. Listen to Joseph's podcast here: https://bit.ly/49x1KrN For more WesWes Network Podcasts click here: https://linktr.ee/weswesnetwork --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/backofthe135/message

Tuteru Samson is of Cook Island and Samoan descent. He is a Personal Trainer and instructor at the Lion's Den hosting Biggest Loser Challengers throughout the year. Dejey Fong is of Samoan descent and is a Playwright. His theatre play WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE 685 TO THE WORLD had 4 shows in 2023 at the Mangere Arts Center. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/backofthe135/message

Eddie Tuala AKA DJ 651 is a West Auckland DJ specialising in remixes and mixtapes. His latest mixtape MISTY BLUE is out now Follow DJ651 on Instagram here: https://bitly.ws/36iXx For more WesWes Network podcasts go here: https://linktr.ee/weswesnetwork --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/backofthe135/message

449A'One and Krook Letter are rap recording artists from South Auckland. Follow 449A'One on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/449aone/ Follow Krook Letter on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/krookletter --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/backofthe135/message

Filipo is of Tokelauan descent, he works as an I.T. Analyst and is also a Poet, Musician, Writer, and Content Creator. For more WesWes Network Podcasts go here: https://linktr.ee/weswesnetwork --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/backofthe135/message

Phillip Tasmania is of Niuean descent. He is the Secretary of the Auckland Niue Rugby League Komiti Checkout the ANRL website here: http://www.aucklandniuerl.co.nz/ For more WesWes Network podcasts go here: ⁠https://linktr.ee/weswesnetwork --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/backofthe135/message

Ron Amosa is of Samoan descent. He is a Tech Engineer, Cloud Architect, Hacker, and Blogger. He is the Director of Pasifika Tech Education Charity a non-profit organization that teaches and introduces Pasifika children to I.T. Check out the Pasifika Tech Education Charity website here: https://www.pasifikateched.net/ For more WesWes Network podcasts go here: https://linktr.ee/weswesnetwork --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/backofthe135/message

Christian Malietoa-Brown is of Samoan descent, he is chairman of the Pacific Blues for the National Party special interest group and a member of the National Party. He is also a musician and celebrity in Croatia. Follow Christian on Instagram here: https://bitly.ws/33IPb Follow Pacific Blues here: https://bitly.ws/33IPF --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/backofthe135/message

Michael Stowers is of Samoan descent. He is a Chartered Accountant and a Marathon runner competing in races across New Zealand and overseas including the Ironman Triathlon. Follow Michael on Instagram here: https://bitly.ws/33JU3 For more WesWes Network podcasts go here: https://linktr.ee/weswesnetwork --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/backofthe135/message

Paul Amani is of Samoan descent, he is a Quantity Surveyor working in West Auckland. He also plays Masters Rugby League for Marist Saints and Wiseguys of Waitemata Seagulls. For more WesWes Network podcasts go here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/weswesnetwork --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/backofthe135/message

Jan Zabawski AKA The Guru Of Gainz is a personal trainer specialising in strength and weight lifting. He is also a Teacher aide and host of The Zealous State of Mind Podcast. Jan is of Samoan and Polish descent. Follow The Zealous State of Mind podcast here: https://bitly.ws/32nI7 For more WesWes Network podcasts go here: ⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/weswesnetwork --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/backofthe135/message

Eric Mariekore is of Cook Island descent and is a barista. Ave Maeli is of Samoan descent and has a passion for fitness training. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/backofthe135/message

Tony Laulu is of Samoan descent. He is the founder of Digital Discipline a service that supports Social Media Awareness, he is also an author of children's books and is also behind the Instagram page Them Savaii Boys. Follow Them Savaii Boys on Instagram here: ⁠https://bitly.ws/ZIGd View the Digital Discipline website here: https://www.digitaldiscipline.co.nz/ For more WesWes Network podcasts go here: ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/weswesnetwork --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/backofthe135/message

Cam Bernard AKA The Real BDFS is of Samoan descent. West Auckland born and raised, is a social media personality and content creator, producing his brand of comedy sketches on Instagram and Facebook. Follow The Real BDFS on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/thereal_bdfs/ For more WesWes Network podcasts go here: ⁠https://linktr.ee/weswesnetwork⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/backofthe135/message

Dejey is of Samoan descent. He is a playwright who has written and produced the theatre productions of two shows, Redemption and Whats The Difference 685 to the world. Follow Dejey on Instagram here: https://bitly.ws/YPZU For more WesWes Network podcasts go here: https://linktr.ee/weswesnetwork --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/backofthe135/message

Lefaoali'i is a Lecturer in the School of Sport and Recreation at Auckland University of Technology. He is also a writer with articles in RNZ, Samoan Observer, and Coconet TV Follow Dion Enari on Instagram here: https://bitly.ws/ZwEM For more WesWes Network podcasts click here: ⁠https://linktr.ee/weswesnetwork --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/backofthe135/message

Jack Nielsen is a former rugby player, has a background in Education, and is co-host of the podcast NATIVE OVERSTAYERS.  Jack also co-runs a consultancy specializing in writing Section 27 (Cultural) reports for the New Zealand Courts. Listen to the NATIVE OVERSTAYERS podcast here: ⁠https://spoti.fi/39XJBKt⁠   For more WesWes Network podcasts click here: ⁠https://linktr.ee/weswesnetwork --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/backofthe135/message

Steva Auina is of Samoan descent, born and raised in West Auckland. She is the founder of 'Laulima' a Ministry of Education-funded program that supports LGBT students at high schools around Auckland. For more WesWes Network podcasts click here: ⁠https://linktr.ee/weswesnetwork --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/backofthe135/message

Eddie is a Butcher by trade and a Health and Fitness advocate A member of Westside Fitness. Eddie is of Samoan descent and an alumnus of Liston College. For more WesWes Network podcasts click here: ⁠https://linktr.ee/weswesnetwork --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/backofthe135/message

Una'Loto Suli is of Tongan descent, born and raised in Massey, West Auckland he is a Professional Rugby League player in Australia. Follow Una'Loto on Instagram here: https://bitly.ws/UUUt For more WesWes Network podcasts click here: https://linktr.ee/weswesnetwork --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/backofthe135/message

Elijah is a NZ Journalist for Newstalk 1ZB and a sports writer for the NZ Herald. Elijah is of Samoan descent. Follow Elijah on Instagram here: https://bitly.ws/UnL8 For more WesWes Network podcasts go here: https://linktr.ee/weswesnetwork --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/backofthe135/message

Halen and May are both Fitness Trainers who run their own boot camp called FUZION & FLO FITNESS in West Auckland specializing in Step Aerobics with a Booty Burner routine. Find Fuzion & Flo on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/fuzion.flo_fitness/ For more WesWes Network podcasts click here: ⁠https://linktr.ee/weswesnetwork --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/backofthe135/message

Neueli Mauafu is of Samoan descent. He is a Journalist and reporter for Tagata Pasifika and a writer for TP+ (Tagata Pasifika Plus) An advocate for Samoa participating in sports worldwide Neueli is also the content creator for Sideline Samoa on Instagram. Follow Sideline Samoa here: https://www.instagram.com/sidelinesamoa/⁠ For more WesWes Network podcasts click here: https://linktr.ee/weswesnetwork --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/backofthe135/message

The All In Crew are the cast of the theatre production WHATS THE DIFFERENCE 685 TO THE WORLD a story about Samoan unity during the Toa Samoa campaign in the 2022 Rugby League World Cup written by DJ Fong. Tickets to the show here: http://bitly.ws/Ssfd --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/backofthe135/message

Reece Muir is an Audio Engineer and Podcaster who works at Crescendo, Avondale. Paki Dunn is a rap recording artist and a mentor and Content Producer at Crescendo. Crescendo is a social enterprise in West Auckland specializing in sound design services and conducting mentoring programs for youth. See Crescendos website here: https://www.crescendo.org.nz/ For more WesWes Network content click here: ⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/weswesnetwork --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/backofthe135/message

Ave is a Security Monitor Administrator and a fitness advocate. He is also a panelist on the EMPTY OUT THA CLIP podcast. For more WesWes Network content click here: ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/weswesnetwork --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/backofthe135/message