The Coconut Wireless Podcast

Catch my chat with MMA fighter Lio Ilalio who along with the rest of Team Tonga is preparing to represent The Kingdom at the upcoming GAMMA World Championships in Jakarta. Please support Team Tonga if you are able to at the link below: https://www.mycause.com.au/p/350770/tongan-mma-team-gamma-worlds-2024 Shoutout to these people and organizations who are supporting Team Tonga and Lio Ilalio: Oliver MMA South Auckland Eastside Grapplers NZSDC Tonga Wrestling Supreme Plumbing Willie Dreamhigh Clothing Combat Sports Federation of Tonga

My Guest in The Bure this episode is legendary sports caller Greg Clark who has given some of his time to chat about his time commentating The Fijian Drua home games and his recently released book "The Rise of The Drua: How a Rugby Dream Captivated a Nation". You can find Rise of The Drua: How a Rugby Dream Captivated a Nation at this link: ⁠The Rise of the Drua | Fijian Drua Rugby Shop⁠ Please follow Greg Clark on Instagram: @greg_clarkie Please follow The Coconut Wireless Podcast on social media: Instagram: @coconutwirelesspodcast TikTok: @coconutwirelesspodcast Facebook: @coconutwirelesspodcast

My Guest in The Bure this week is Will Helu, a former Tongan international representative in rugby union who now works in the education sector. Hear Will share his incredible story of not only playing rugby at an incredibly high level, but also taking the lessons from his sporting career into his "second" career in the education industry. Please follow Will on Instagram: @willhelu Please follow The Coconut Wireless on social media: Instagram: @coconutwirelesspodcast Facebook: @coconutwirelesspodcast TikTok: @coconutwirelesspodcast Please remember to subscribe and rate the CWP wherever you listen!

This episode features our first returning guest,Jason Lemusu who least featured on the very first episode of the Coconut Wireless.Listen to our chat about the development of his passion project, The Pasifika Youth Cup rugby competition as well as the state of grassroots rugby in general in NSW.Please follow the Pasifika Youth Cup on social media:Facebook: @PYC.RugbyPlease follow the participating nations on Instagram:Samoa: @nswsamoajruFiji: @nswfijianjuniorsTonga: @nswtongasportsCook Islands: @cookislandsrunswIndigenous Australia: @koorirugbyMaori: @maoriscaPlease rate and subscribe wherever you listen to this podcast

My guest in The Bure this episode is a former Ikale Tahi (Tongan International Rugby team) representative, current head coach of the Tongan Women's Rugby Union team and co-founder of the Youth in Union foundation, Eddie Aholelei. Please follow Eddie and Youth in Union on Insta Eddie: @eti_aholelei YIU: @youthinunion Please remember to subscribe and rate wherever you listen to The Coconut Wireless Podcast!

My guest this episode is professional rugby player and former Wallaby representative Joe Tomane who was good enough to chat with me about his amazing sporting and personal journey. Please follow The Coconut Wireless Podcast on social media: Insta: @coconutwirelesspodcast TikTok: @coconutwirelesspodcast Facebook: @coconutwirelesspodcast Twitter/X: @coconutwrlspod Please rate and subscribe wherever you listen to this podcast

My guest this episode is professional rugby union player and recent Manu Samoa representative Izaiha Moore-Aiono who shares his inspirational story of perseverance in the face of hardship and working towards his personal and professional goals. Please follow The Coconut Wireless Podcast on social media: Insta: @coconutwirelesspodcast TikTok: @coconutwirelesspodcast Facebook: @coconutwirelesspodcast Twitter/X: @coconutwrlspod Please rate and subscribe wherever you listen to this podcast

My guest this episode is Eastern Suburbs and NSW Waratahs front rower Lewis Ponini who shares his story of travelling the world in pursuit of his rugby union dream. Please follow the Coconut Wireless Podcast on social media: Instagram: @coconutwirelesspodcast Facebook: @coconutwirelesspodcast TikTok: @coconutwirelesspodcast X/Twitter: @coconutwrlspod Please follow Lewis Ponini on social media: Instagram: @lewis_ponini Please rate and subscribe wherever you listen to this podcast.

My guest this episode is Canterbury Crusaders winger Manasa Moala Mataele who shares his story of moving from Suva, Fiji at a young age to pursue his dream of achieving excellence both on and off the rugby field. Please follow The Coconut Wireless Podcast on social media: Insta: @coconutwirelesspodcast TikTok: @coconutwirelesspodcast Facebook: @coconutwirelesspodcast Twitter/X: @coconutwrlspod Please rate and subscribe wherever you listen to this podcast

My guest this episode is Australian Wallaby representative and dual code sensation Curtis Rona who shares his story of walking in both world of rugby league and rugby union both throughout his childhood and his professional career as well. Please follow The Coconut Wireless Podcast on social media: Insta: @coconutwirelesspodcast TikTok: @coconutwirelesspodcast Facebook: @coconutwirelesspodcast Twitter/X: @coconutwrlspod Please rate and subscribe wherever you listen to this podcast

My guest this episode is rugby league and heavyweight boxing cult figure John Hopoate who shares his story about his professional and personal journey through life. Please follow The Coconut Wireless Podcast on social media: Insta: @coconutwirelesspodcast TikTok: @coconutwirelesspodcast Facebook: @coconutwirelesspodcast Twitter/X: @coconutwrlspod Please rate and subscribe wherever you listen to this podcast

My guest in The Bure for a very special episode is Mr Alan Latu who amongst a rang of accomplishments currently sits as one of the Directors of Rugby Victoria and has kindly agreed to share his story of his professional journey and how he was affected by Rugby Australia's decision to cut the Melbourne Rebels from Super Rugby next year. Please follow Alan on Instagram: @big_al_la2 Please follow The Coconut Wireless on social media: Instagram: @coconutwirelesspodcast Facebook: @coconutwirelesspodcast TikTok: @coconutwirelesspodcast Twitter/X: @coconutwirelesspodcast

This episode I am joined by Fiji Bati legend James Storer who shares his story about growing up in Mogo, NSW and going on to represent Fiji at the highest level of rugby league. Please like and review to podcast wherever you listen! Please follow James on social media: Instagram: @jameskstorer Please follow The Coconut Wireless Podcast on social media: Instagram: @coconutwirelesspodcast TikTok: @coconutwirelesspodcast Facebook: @coconutwirelesspodcast Twitter/X: @coconutwrlspod

My guest in The Bure this episode is Fijian Drua legend Baden Kerr. Hear his story of growing up in South Auckland and eventually finding himself representing The Fijian Drua in their inaugural season. Please rate and review The Coconut Wireless wherever you are listening to us. Please follow The Coconut Wireless Podcast on Social Media: TikTok: @coconutwirelesspodcast Insta: @coconutwirelesspodcast Facebook: @coconutwirelesspodcast X/Twitter: @coconutwrlspod

This episode I'm joined in The Bure by Jordan Thompson, a TikToker who is documenting his amazing journey of reconnecting with his Māori culture through learning Te Reo and other parts of his culture. Please follow Jordan on Tiktok: @jordanthompsonofficial Please follow The Coconut Wireless Podcast on social media: Insta: @coconutwirelesspodcast TikTok: @coconutwirelesspodcast Facebook: @coconutwirelesspodcast X/Twitter: @coconutwrlspod

My guest in The Bure this episode is Tongan rugby union legend Nili Latu. Listen to his amazing story of going from humble beginnings to the very heights of international rugby and then turning his hand to coaching at the end of his playing career Please follow The Coconut Wireless Podcast on social media: Insta: @coconutwirelesspodcast TikTok: @coconutwirelesspodcast Facebook: @coconutwirelesspodcast Twitter/X: @coconutwrlspod Please rate and subscribe wherever you listen to this podcast

This week I'm joined in the Bure by NSW Waratahs forwards coach, Pauli Taumoepeau. Please follow Pauli and the NSW Waratahs on social media: Pauli's Insta: @paulitaumoepeau Waratahs' Insta: @nswwaratahs Please follow The Coconut Wireless Podcast: Insta: @coconutwirelesspodcast Facebook: @coconutwirelesspodcast TikTok: @coconutwirelesspodcast X/Twitter: @coconutwrlspod

Catch my chat with MMA (Mixed Martial Arts) competitor Nick Kepu and hear about his journey within the sport. Follow Nick on Instagram: @nick.slick.kepu Follow the Coconut Wireless Podcast on social media: Instagram: @coconutwirelesspodcast Facebook: @coconutwirelesspodcast TikTok: @coconutwirelesspodcast X/Twitter: @coconutwrlspod

This episode I am joined in The Bure by social media sensation Havea 676 who shares the story of his journey towards building one of the most successful social media platforms in the in the Pasifika space. Please follow Havea 676 on social media: Instagram: @havea_676 Facebook: @havea676 TikTok: @havea_676 Please follw The Coconut Wireless on social media: Instagram: @coconutwirelesspodcast Facebook: @coconutwirelesspodcast TikTok: @coconutwirelesspodcast X/Twitter: @coconutwrlspod

My guest in The Bure this episode is Jeremiah Tauamiti, a gifted witer, actor and film maker who was good enough to join me to speak about his latest project, a documentary titled "Faith, Family and Footy: A Pasifika Rugby Story". Please follow Jeremiah on social media: Instagram: @j_tauamiti Website: www.malosipictures.com Please follow The Coconut Wireless Podcast on social media: Instagram: @coconutwirelesspodcast Facebook: @coconutwirlesspodcast TikTok: @coconutwirelesspodcast X/Twitter: @coconutwrlspod

My guest in The Bure this week is the wonderfully talented musical artist, Lepani. Listen as he takes us through his life as a musician and the various corssroads that he came to along that journey. Please follow Lepani on Spotify and on social media: Instagram: @lepanimusicc Please follow The Coconut Wireless Podcast on social media: Instagram: @coconutwirelesspodcast TikTok: @coconutwirelesspodcast Facebook: @coconutwirelesspodcast Twitter/X: @coconutwrlspod Please remember to rate and subscribe on whichever platform you listen to this podcast on.

This episode my guest in The Bure is talented musician and content creator TeKahui Oter Rangi. Listen as he takes me through his musings on life, music and thriving in the age of social media. Please follow TeKahui on social media: Instagram: @tekahui.ote.rangi TikTok: @tekahuioterangi74 Please follow the Coconut Wireless Podcast on social media: Instagram: @coconutwirelesspodcast Facebook: @coconutwirelesspodcast TikTok: @coconutwirelesspodcast Twitter/X: @coconutwrlspod

This week I am joined in The Bure by Mark Hunt who shares his story of life as a professional prize fighter in some of the biggest promotions in the world. Please follow Mark Hunt on social media: Insta: @therealmarkhunt @markhuntfighter74 Facebook: @therealmarkhunt Please follow The Coconut Wireless Podcast on social media: Insta: @coconutwirelesspodcast Facebook: @coconutwirelesspodcast Twitter/X: @coconutwrlspod

My guest in the Bure this week is Waikato "Kato" Falefehi, a devoted family man who uses boxing as a way to provide for his family. Please follow Waikato and Valu Falefehi on Instagram: Waikato: @katofaleripa Valu: @little_valu_falefehi Please follow The Coconut Wireless on social media: Insta: @coconutwirelesspodcast Facebook: @coconutwirelesspodcast Twitter/X: @coconutwrlspod

For the first episode of 2024 I am joined in The Bure by Ratu Rabelo Navara of Bula Ballers who takes me through his experiences moving from Lautoka, Fiji to The United States and how he is now using the lessons he learned on that journey to help people making similar transitions today. Please follow Bula Ballers on social media: Insta: @bulaballers Website: www.bulaballers.com Please follow The Coconut Wireless Podcast on social media: Insta: @coconutwirelesspodcast FB: @coconutwirelesspodcast Twitter: @coconutwrlspod

My guest in the Bure this week is Taqele Naiyaravoro who shares the story of his journey from playing under 20's for the mighty Nadroga Stallions in Fiji to representing the Australian Wallabies and a host of elite rugby union clubs around the globe. Please rate and subscribe the podcast on whichever platform you are listening on. It helps us immensely! Please follow the Coconut Wireless on social media: Instagram: @coconutwirelesspodcast Facebook: @coconutwirelesspodcast Twitter: @coconutwrlspod

My guest in The Bure this episode is Rama Chand. A Fijian born man who was raised in South Auckland and pivoted from a promising rugby union career into a coaching and development career which has taken him to his current role as the Director of Rugby Development for Georgia Rugby Union. Please follow Rama on Instagram at @ramanovanz Please follow the Coconut Wireless Podcast on social media: Instagram: @coconutwirelesspodcast Facebook: @coconutwirelesspodcast Twitter: @coconutwrlspod Please rate and subscribe on whichever platform you listen to us on!

This episode I'm joined in The Bure by the very funny Joe Daymond, a Fijian/Māori comedian based in Aotearoa (New Zealand). Listen as Joe shares insights into his work in the comedy space, the things that drive him and his journey to get to where he is today. Please follow Joe Daymond on social media: Instagram: @joe.daymond Facebook: Joe Daymond (comedian) Please follow The Coconut Wireless Podcast on social media: Instagram: @coconutwirelesspodcast Facebook: @coconutwirelesspodcast Twitter: @coconutwrlspod Please subscribe and rate on whichever platform you are listening on!

My guest in The Bure this episode is Dene Halatau who shares his story of playing in the NRL, representing the New Zealand Kiwis and also talks about his own podcast "Can You Be More Pacific". Please find the Can You Be More Pacific podcast at the link below: https://www.abc.net.au/pacific/programs/can-you-be-more-pacific Please follow the Coconut Wireless Podcast on social media: Instagram: @coconutwirelesspodcast Facebook: @coconutwirelesspodcast Twitter: @coconutwrlspod Please subscribe to and rate the podcast wherever you're listening to it!

Catch my chat with Fiji Bati legend and Prop Tech entrepreneur Aaron Groom as he chats with me about his time representing his country on the footy field and his amazing journey from elite rugby league to starting a successful property career. Please rate and subscribe on whichever platform you are listening on Please follow Aaron on social media: Personal Instagram: @aaron.grxxm BuyCloud Instagram: @buycloud.io Please follow the Coconut Wireless Podcast on social media: Instagram: @coconutwirelesspodcast Facebook: @coconutwirelesspodcast Twitter: @coconutwrlspod Intro music written and performed by Liam Olsson

Catch my chat with Fijian Drua and Flying Fijians representative Ratu Rotuisolia and hear him share his journey from the prolific rugby nursery of Sydney University Rugby Club to representing his nation at the Super Rugby and international level. Please follow Ratu Leone Rotuisolia on social media: Instagram: @ratuleone_rotuisolia Please follow The Coconut Wireless Podcast on social media: Instagram: @coconutwirelesspodcast Facebook: @coconutwirelesspodcast Twitter: @coconutwrlspod

This episode I am blessed to be joined by Rugby League great, Roy Asotasi. Listen as Roy talks about his time at the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs and South Sydney Rabbitohs NRL clubs as well as his time with the New Zealand Kiwis Toa Samoa international sides. Follow The Coconut Wireless Podcast on social media: Instagram: @coconutwirelesspodcast Facebook: @coconutwirelesspodcast Twitter: @coconutwrlspod

This episode I am joined in The Bure by none other than Fijian Drua front rower Haereiti Hetet who shares his story of growing up in New Zealand and his first two seasons with the Fijian Drua Super Rugby side. Please follow Haereiti on social media: Instagram: @haereiti.hetet Please follow The Coconut Wireless Podcast on social media: Instagram: @coconutwirelesspodcast Facebook: @coconutwirelesspodcast Twitter: @coconutwrlspod

This episode I am joined in The Bure by Meli Tuni who plays prop for the Fijian Drua Super Rugby side and has recently been called into the extended RWC squad for Fiji. Listen as he shares his journey from playing street rugby in Tailevu with his brothers to winning the Skipper Cup with Suva and finally making his Super Rugby debut for the Fijian Drua last year. Follow Meli on social media: Instagram: @melituni1 Please follow the Coconut Wireless Podcast on social media: Instagram: @coconutwirelesspodcast Facebook: @coconutwirelesspodcast Twitter: @coconutwrlspod

This episode I am joined by current Fijiana Rugby captain, Sereima Leweniqila who shares the story of her journey to the pinacle of female Fijian rugby as well as her very public stand against underpayment and disrespect that has been shown towards the female rugby players who have worked tirelessly to represent Fiji. Please follow Ima on social media: Insta: @sereima_leweniqila Please follow The Coconut Wireless Podcast on social media: Insta: @coconutwirelesspodcast Facebook: @coconutwirelesspodcast Twitter: @cocnutwrlspod

This week I am joined in The Bure by Kaiava Salusalu from Somosomo Village on Naviti island in Fiji & Grant Pasini from Gordon Rugby Football Club to discuss the trans-Pacific partnership between Gordon Rugby in Australia and the Somosomo Stags in Fiji. Please follow Gordon Rugby on Social Media: Instagram: @gordonrugby Facebook: @gordonrugby Website: gordonrugby.com.au Please follow The Coconut Wireless Podcast on Social Media: Instagram: @coconutwirelesspodcast Facebook: @coconutwirelesspodcast Twitter: @coconutwrlspod TikTok: @coconutwirelesspodcast

To mark Reconciliation Week here in Australia I have invited the amazing Cass Lardner into The Bure this week to discuss her journey as an Aboriginal artist and as a First Nations person in this country. Listen as she discusses her work facilitating the Wallabies first Indigenous designed jersey, launching her own brand and raising children of two strong cultures in modern Australia. Please follow Garray Barra Barra on social media: Instagram: @garraybarrabarra_art Facebook: Garray Barra Barra Aboriginal Art Please follow The Coconut Wireless on social media: Instagram: @coconutwirelesspodcast Facebook: @coconutwirelesspodcast Twitter: @coconutwrlspod TikTok: @coconutwirelesspodcast

This week I am joined in The Bure by Vaovasamanaia Seilala Mapusua, the man tasked with leading Manu Samoa to success in the upcoming Rugby World Cup and beyond! Listen as he shares insights into his time as a player and how that shaped him into the successful coach he is today. Please follow Manu Samoa on social media: Facebook: @ManuSamoa Instagram: @manu.samoa Twitter: @manusamoa Please follow The Coconut Wireless Podcast on social media: Facebook: @coconutwirelesspodcast Instagram: @coconutwirelesspodcast Twitter: @coconutwrlspod

This episode I'm joined in The Bure by none other than the coach of the Flying Fijians, Simon Raiwalui. Listen as we chat about his expereces as a player and coach and how his preparations are going for the Rugby World Cup in September. Please follow The Coconut Wireless Podcast on social media: Instagram: @coconutwirelesspodcast Facebook: @coconutwirelesspodcast Twitter: @coconutwrlspod

This episode I am blessed to be joined in The Bure by the amazing Kolora Lomani who represented Fiji at Super Rugby and International level last year in a ground breaking year for women's rugby in Fiji. Hear her story of what it took to get to that level and also to achieve success once she got there! Please follow Kolora (respectfully) on social media: Instagram: @_koloralomani_ Please follow The Coconut Wireless Podcast on social media: Instagram: @coconutwirelesspodcast Facebook: @coconutwirelesspodcast Twitter: @coconutwrlspod

Please check out this episode where Tomasi Ufi talks to me about his amazing journey that brought him to set up the YAK Clothing Brand. Follow YAK on social media: Instagram: @yak_youalreadyknow Facebook: @yak_youalreadyknow Please follow The Coconut Wireless Podcast on social media: Instagram: @coconutwirelesspodcast Facebook: @coconutwirelesspodcast Twitter: @coconutwrlspod If you or someone you know needs support, please reach out to any of these resources: Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636  Headspace: 13 11 14

This episode I'm joined in The Bure by Chilla Tuicolo, an Australian Army veteran who is now the head brewer and owner of BrewiColo Brewing Co, a craft brewery on the Bellarine Peninsula in Victoria, Australia. Please follow BrewiColo on social media: Instagram: @brewicolo Website: www.brewicolo.com Please follow The Coconut Wireless Podcast on social media too: Instagram: @coconutwirelesspodcast Facebook: @coconutwirelesspodcast Twitter: @coconutwrlspod

This episode I'm joined in The Bure by the wonderful Fipe Preuss, one of the co-owners of Living Koko which is a company that ethically produces cacao products from beans sourced from Samoa.

My guest in The Bure this week is Isaac Nasedra, a truly inspirational young man who is currently campaigning as the Greens Party's candidate for Bankstown in the upcoming NSW State Elections. You can reach Isaac at the following places: Instagram: @greensforbankstown Facebook: @bankstowngreens As always please remember to rate and share The Coconut Wireless Podcast amongst your family and friends!

My guest in The Bure this week is the very funny and smart Henry Coutts who along with his partner Jenn run the Daddy_Dutys brand which posts video clips and other content based around parenthood and families. Please follow Daddy Dutys on social media by searching for Daddy_Dutys

This week I'm joined in the bure by Folau and Teeson of Scrubz Sneaker Care who were good enough to share their story of setting up their own business and blazing their own trail for themselves. Please follow Scrubz on Social media: Instagram: scrubz.sneakercare Facebook: Scrubz.SneakerCare

I'm incredibly lucky to be joined in The Bure this episode by Junior Kaleopa who is a hilarious digital creator and also does some really important work in the mental health space. Listen as he talks to me about his journey towards building a massive online following and making thousands of people laugh each day! Please follow Junior on social media: Instagram Facebook Please follow the Coconut Wireless on social media: Instagram Facebook Twitter If you or someone you know is struggling and need support please reach out to one of the resources below: Australia Beyond Blue Black Dog Institute USA I Am Alive Crisis Text Line: Text "HOME" to 741741 Youth Line: (877) 968-8491

This episode I'm joined in The Bure by the very funny Hawaii based comedian James Mane to discuss his stellar comedy career. Hear him talk about working with Dave Chapelle and Ronny Chieng and how he first got into comedy. You can follow James Mane on social media at the following places: Instagram  Facebook TikTok Website Please follow The Coconut Wireless Podcast at the following places: Instagram: @coconutwirelesspodcast Facebook Twitter

This episode I am joined in The Bure by the incredibly talented singer/song writer Elena B Williams who chats to me about her music career and her outlook on many important issues. If you are in Canberra during the 2023 National Multicultural Festival please be sure to check out The Elena B Williams and Rachel Heaton Duo when they perform on the Petrie Street Stage at 7:50PM on Friday 17/02/23. Please follow Elena B Williams at the following places: Instagram Website You can also follow The Coconut Wireless on social media: Instagram Facebook Twitter

Absolutely stoked to be joined in The Bure this episode by Patrick Skene to talk about his journey and especially his book "The Big O: The Life & Times of Olsen Filipaina". Listen as Patrick talks about his relationship with Olsen, the importance of Cultural Competency and what he's up to next! You can follow Patrick Skene on these platforms: Twitter: @patrick_skene Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrick-skene You can follow the Coconut Wireless Podcast on social media: Insta: @coconutwirelesspodcast Facebook: @coconutwirelesspodcast Twitter: @cocnutwrlspod

This episode Abel Vili from Newcastle Pasifika Rugby joins me in The Bure to talk about the amazing work that he and the rest of the club do in the Newcastle area. You can find Newcastle Pasifika Rugby on the following links: Insta: @newcastlepasifika Facebook: @newcastlepasifikarugby Email: newcastlepasifika@outlook.com Please support the Coconut Wireless by having a look at the artwork available at Kandor Pop Art: Insta: @kandor_popart As always you can find The Coconut Wireless on social media: Insta: @coconutwirelesspodcast Facebook: @coconutwirelesspodcast Twitter: @coconutwrlspod