Best Steven Holloway Podcasts (2024)

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Dave Wood on New Zealand’s “Physical Health Crisis”, How to Avoid Burnout & Embrace Adversity 1:46:17

40m ago1:46:17

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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 an…

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Going viral with Tim Naki, Diary of a CEO Live in Auckland, Calm Under Pressure Review: Hambassadors #22 22:58

2d ago22:58

22:58

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. See omnystudio.com/list…

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Karen O’Leary on Becoming an ‘Accidental Actor’, Newshub Closure & Wellington Paranormal Success 1:48:38

5d ago1:48:38

1:48:38

On this episode of Between Two Beers we talk to Karen O’Leary. Karen has one of the most interesting career arcs of anyone on our screens. She worked as an early childhood educator for two decades, before being tricked into auditioning for a role in Taika Waititi and Jermaine Clement’s cult-classic feature What We Do In The Shadows. Her head-turnin…

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Jehan Casinader: How to Re-Write Your Life Story, Masculinity, Mental Health & NZ’s Identity Crisis 1:48:38

12d ago1:48:38

1:48:38

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. J…

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Dion Nash: From 42 Below & Bacardi to 'Triumph and Disaster' - Former Black Caps' Incredible Business Journey 34:03

14d ago34:03

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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 cricke…

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Opening Up To The Chiefs, Dion Nash's Epic Business Chat & Favourite Eps of 2024? (Hambassadors #20) 25:29

16d ago25:29

25:29

It's been a busy fortnight for Steve and Seamus. The lads discuss Seamus' commentary for the Wellington Phoenix, delivering a presentation to the Chiefs, recording 8 podcasts in two weeks, Dion Nash's epic business lessons, Sir Ian Taylor, next week's guest and much, much more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Awen Guttenbeil: The Highs & Lows of the NZ Warriors, Doing the Haka for the Queen & More! 1:54:58

19d ago1:54:58

1:54:58

Awen Guttenbeil was suggested to us 18 months ago as a guest with ‘serious depth’. And he did not disappoint. In fact, we loved this ep so much we’re re-releasing it this week for all those who may have missed it a year ago. You may know Awen as one of New Zealand’s greatest rugby league players, with 170 caps for the Warriors over a professional c…

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The Incredible Life of Sir Ian Taylor: From Rock & Roll Singer to Tech Entrepreneur 1:40:15

1M ago1:40:15

1:40:15

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 earn…

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14 Days of Reflection, Seamus Opens Up & We Have a New Podcast? Hambassadors #19 33:02

1M ago33:02

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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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Mark Stafford: 20 Years at the TAB, Surviving Tragic Car Crash, MS Diagnosis & Testicular Cancer 1:50:42

1M ago1:50:42

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On this episode of Between Two Beers we talk to Mark Stafford. This ep is really special. There's just so much goodness in here. Staffy is a radio host, who is best known as the former face of the TAB, where he spent two decades as a bookmaker and broadcaster. But what's not so well-known is his roller-coaster ride through life with all its twists …

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Lauren Rae: Fighting Terminal Cancer Diagnosis, Commonwealth Games Experience & More! 2:14:35

1M ago2:14:35

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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 n…

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Unlocking Greatness with David Galbraith & We're Going All In: Hambassadors #18 28:19

1M ago28:19

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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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Steven Holloway & Seamus Marten

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Megan Compain: NZ’s First Pro Basketball Player in the USA & All Blacks' New Commercial Manager 1:59:50

2M ago1:59:50

1:59:50

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 2…

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Jesse Mulligan: “We’re the Last Generation of TV Presenters”, Positive Masculinity & More! 1:34:33

2M ago1:34:33

1:34:33

Jesse Mulligan is one of New Zealand’s best, and highest profile broadcasters – and a man that can do it all. He’s been a standup comic, TV producer, writer, PR man, food reviewer, radio announcer and he’s even a trained lawyer. But he’s best known for reaching huge audiences both on his afternoon show at Radio NZ, and his stints at Seven Sharp and…

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How Do You Keep a Bromance Alive? Auckland's New Football Team & Hamilton is NZ's Fastest Growing City: Hambassadors #17 24:01

2M ago24:01

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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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Steven Holloway & Seamus Marten

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Zion Armstrong: From West Auckland to Adidas President, Working with Kanye, Lionel Messi & Pharrell 2:08:15

2M ago2:08:15

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Strap in, because this one’s an epic. Zion Armstrong's 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 sport shoes – and at the age of 24 was head of footwear at adidas NZ. From that toehold he climbed the co…

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Morgan Penn & Hayley Sproull - Sex.Life Season 2, Listener Q&A, Interviewing Jason Momoa 1:33:14

2M ago1:33:14

1:33:14

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…

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Presenting at the Halbergs: That Moment with the Warriors, Small Talk with Chris Luxon and Richie McCaw (Hambassadors #16) 27:41

2M ago27:41

27:41

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for priva…

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Grant Fox: Lessons From Fatherhood & Friendship with Sir Martin Crowe, Remembering First Rugby World Cup 1:44:12

3M ago1:44:12

1:44:12

On this episode of Between Two Beers we’re rewinding the clock back two years to when we sat down with Grant Fox. Grant is one of the best to have ever worn the All Blacks 10 jersey and is still regarded as one of the finest goal-kickers of all time. At the time of recording, Grant was in his final weeks as an All Blacks selector and in the process…

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Dave Letele: Overcoming Poverty, Crime & Mental Health Issues - Becoming ‘Brown Buttabean’ & Founding BBM 1:58:00

3M ago1:58:00

1:58:00

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 …

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Hambassadors #16: Are We Influencers now? Knob Polishing & Next Guest Announcement 23:26

3M ago23:26

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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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Steven Holloway & Seamus Marten

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Guy Montgomery: NZ Comedy & Podcast Pioneer, 10 Years of TWIOAT, The Guy Mont-Spelling Bee 1:53:26

3M ago1:53:26

1:53:26

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…

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Dr. Inia Raumati: How to Run an Ultra Marathon & Life as an ED Doctor (Low Key Legend) 1:43:36

3M ago1:43:36

1:43:36

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…

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Hambassadors #14: Presenting at the 2024 Halbergs, Learn to Pod with Steve, Behind the Scenes with Tim Brown 27:04

3M ago27:04

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Steve and Seamus have landed a gig at the 2024 Halberg Awards, they go behind the scenes of their Tim Brown podcast, Steve is launching a new course and has made some parenting mistakes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Steven Holloway & Seamus Marten

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Raelene Castle: Leadership Lessons as CEO of Rugby Australia, Bulldogs, Sport New Zealand and more! 1:29:53

3M ago1:29:53

1:29:53

Raelene Castle is the CEO of Sport NZ, and one of the most accomplished and experienced administrators in NZ sport. She spent six years as CEO of Netball NZ, before becoming the first female CEO of an NRL team, when she led the Bulldogs for six years. After that she smashed another glass wall, becoming Rugby Australia’s first female CEO in 2018. In…

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Tim Brown: From All White to Allbirds Co-Founder, Athlete Turned Serial Entrepreneur 1:31:10

4M ago1:31:10

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Tim Brown is a former professional footballer who played 112 times for the Wellington Phoenix and earned 30 All Whites caps. Then, in 2012, at the age of 31, he retired early from professional football to pursue a masters degree in management in the UK. At the same time, he was forming an idea for a woollen, environmentally friendly, sustainable sh…

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Hambassadors #13: Dream Guest confirmed, Steve's New Year's Eve Blowout, Dame Susie D and more 20:57

4M ago20:57

20:57

Steve and Seamus reveal which 'dream guest' they have recorded an episode with, they compare New Years' Eve celebrations, discuss their exciting new business venture and Seamus cycling from Hamilton to Cambridge. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Steven Holloway & Seamus Marten

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Jeremy Wells, Fletch and Vaughan, Wayne Smith and more! The best of 2023 (part two) 2:04:20

4M ago2:04:20

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Steve and Seamus highlight more of their favourite conversations from 2023. This episode includes snippets from their chats with Sarai Bareman, Jeremy Wells, Abbas Nazari, Sonia Gray, Fletch and Vaughan, Topp Twins, Scott Beard, Wayne Smith Jermal Paerata, Steve Price, Duane Dalton, Josh Komen and Dave Wood. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy …

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Paul Henry, Marc Ellis, Lisa Carrington, and more! The best of 2023 (part one) 1:49:21

4M ago1:49:21

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Steve and Seamus highlight some of their favourite conversations from 2023. This episode features snippets from their chats with Paul Henry, Mea Motu, Example, Lisa Carrington, Marc Ellis, Chris Wood, Hayley Holt, Izzy Whitley, Awen Guttenbeil and David Galbraith. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Hambassadors #12: 2023's Most Uncomfortable Conversations, Funniest Moments, Biggest Regrets and more! 29:29

4M ago29:29

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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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Steven Holloway & Seamus Marten

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Dallas Tamaira (Fat Freddy’s Drop) - The Best Stories from 20 Year Career & New Solo Album 1:27:18

4M ago1:27:18

1:27:18

On this episode of Between Two Beers we talk to Dallas Tamaira Dallas is the lead singer of Fat Freddy’s Drop, one of New Zealand’s most popular bands of all time. His voice is unmistakable as the focal point of the seven-piece super group, but this year, for the first time in two decades, Dallas has released a solo EP, called Levels. In this episo…

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Ryan Fox: Life as a Pro Golfer, Best Tiger Woods Stories & Friendship with Shane Warne (re-release) 1:59:05

5M ago1:59:05

1:59:05

On this episode of Between Two Beers we’re rewinding the clock back to April of 2022 when we sat down with Ryan Fox. Ryan is NZ’s best golfer and at the time of recording had won two European Tour titles and has 13 professional wins. Since recording Fox has added another title, and a second place finish and a third, to go along with $5.1m in prize …

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HAMBASSADORS #11: Hamilton’s Most Legendary Pub Crawl, The 12 Pubs of Xmas 18:25

5M ago18:25

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This week, we’re taking you behind the scenes of Waikato’s greatest pub crawl of all time… According to us anyway. 🤷‍♂️ For the past six years, our annual ‘12 Pubs of Xmas’ tour has been raising hell across Hamilton. Tune into this week’s episode of HAMBASSADORS to hear all the best and worst stories from our favourite tradition - as well as our Ch…

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Thomas Nabbs: Founder of The Waterboy, Giving Opportunities to Kiwi Kids (Low-Key Legend) 1:35:23

5M ago1:35:23

1:35:23

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 dysfun…

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Lani Daniels’ Unexpected Path to Becoming a World Champion Boxer 1:25:57

5M ago1:25:57

1:25:57

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 eigh…

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HAMBASSADORS #10: Steve Quits His Job, Seamus' Commentary Disaster, and more! 23:27

5M ago23:27

23:27

Steve is leaving his role as Premium Sports editor at NZ Herald, Seamus is off to the Solomon Islands for a TV gig and reflects on a bad commentary experience, plus the guys reflect on their episode with Sir Ashley Bloomfield and talk about their upcoming guests. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Sir Ashley Bloomfield: Behind the Scenes of the Pandemic & Lessons in Leadership 1:06:49

5M ago1:06:49

1:06:49

Sir Ashley Bloomfield was the Director-General of Health in New Zealand from 2018-2022 and became one of the country's most recognisable faces during the Covid-19 pandemic. In this episode, we talk about the anxiety of facing the media and nation every day at 1 pm and the effect it had on his personal life, the power of ‘I don’t know’, his weekly i…

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Billy Stairmand: 20+Years of Pro Surfing, Beating Kelly Slater, and more! 1:34:33

6M ago1:34:33

1:34:33

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, …

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HAMBASSADORS #9 (ft. Mike Minogue): Big Announcement + Reflecting on 2 Million Downloads 27:25

6M ago27:25

27:25

Steve and Seamus have a big business announcement (feat Mike Minogue), they reflect on reaching two million downloads, their fourth birthday, recent eps with Wayne Smith, Abbas Nazari, The Topp Twins and quiz each other on B2B trivia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Steven Holloway & Seamus Marten

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The Topp Twins on Comedy, Activism, Cancer Journeys and their Favourite Characters 1:34:05

6M ago1:34:05

1:34:05

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 orig…

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Abbas Nazari: Escaping the Taliban, The Tampa Affair, Becoming a Best-Selling Author 1:54:49

6M ago1:54:49

1:54:49

Strap in, because this is one of the craziest stories we’ve told. When the Taliban were at the height of their power in 2001, Abbas Nazari's parents were faced with a choice: stay and face persecution in their homeland of Aghanistan, or seek security for their young children elsewhere. Abbas’ family chose to leave, and what happened next formed the…

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Sir Wayne Smith on All Blacks Career & Culture, Black Ferns, Future of Rugby 1:45:52

6M ago1:45:52

1:45:52

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 th…

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HAMBASSADORS #8: Which Guests Need a Follow Up? Steve’s Gambling Problem, and more! 24:25

6M ago24:25

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Steve shares his realisation that he had a gambling problem, the boys reveal their next big guest, reflect on recent episodes with Hayley Holt and Jemarl Paerata and discuss which guests need a follow up episode. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Steven Holloway & Seamus Marten

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Hayley Holt Opens Up About Alcohol, Miscarriage, Motherhood, Politics, CGW, and more! 1:51:22

7M ago1:51:22

1:51:22

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 un…

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Jemarl Paerata: Finding Purpose After Hitting Rock Bottom (Lowkey Legend) 1:30:09

7M ago1:30:09

1:30:09

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 m…

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HAMBASSADORS #7: Reflecting on Steve Price and Jack Tame, Seamus in Fiji, Steve cried (again) 27:12

7M ago27:12

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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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Steven Holloway & Seamus Marten

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Jack Tame: The Perfect Interview, Grilling Winston Peters, Lessons from Hosking (Re-Release) 2:00:46

7M ago2:00:46

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On this episode of Between Two Beers we’re rewinding the clock back to April of 2022 when we sat down with Jack Tame. Jack is journalism’s Swiss Army Knife – a guy that does it all. He’s been a Breakfast host, a 6pm news reader, he hosts one of NZ’s biggest radio shows on Newstalk ZB, is a columnist for the NZ Herald, has moderated live election de…

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Steve Price Reflects on Rugby League Career, Losing his Father, Sonny Fai and more! 1:49:09

7M ago1:49:09

1:49:09

On this episode of Between Two Beers we talk to Steve Price. Steve is a legend of rugby league on both sides of the Tasman. In Australia he played 222 games for the Bulldogs and 16 for Australia before moving to New Zealand in 2005 to captain the Warriors. Steve’s impact on New Zealand transcended rugby league where he racked up 91 caps for the War…

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HAMBASSADORS #6: Remembering Our Football Roots, Our Next Guests, Underrated Episodes 24:47

7M ago24:47

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Steve and Seamus discuss why Steve hired a hubby, is sweet chilli sauce is acceptable to add to nachoes, reflections on Chris Wood, Hamish Pinkham and the Chatham Cup final and tease some upcoming guests. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Steven Holloway & Seamus Marten

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Chris Wood: $50 Million Kiwi in the English Premier League 1:49:38

8M ago1:49:38

1:49:38

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 st…

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