Send us a Text Message. In this episode of the Mind The Mic Podcast, Shubz welcomes the multi-talented Shushila Tākao, a proud Māori mama, actress, model, make-up artist, and creative with many facets. Shushila shares her inspiring journey, delving into her upbringing and the deep love she holds for her whānau/family. Listeners will be captivated b…

It's an action-packed episode of the podcast as we have five guests joining us this week as well as a new sponsor announcement and a contest to win a Michael Soroka autographed baseball. Joe sits down with long-time Okotoks Dawgs infielder Aidan Rose while Ian takes us along for his family trip through Saskatchewan to chat with Cory Wouters of the …

Send us a Text Message. In this episode of the Mind The Mic Podcast, Shubz connects with Chris King, also known as Kingsaussieadventure, streaming in from Japan where he is currently on holiday. Chris, a proud Aussie and former tradie, shares his inspiring journey of leaving the tools behind to embrace an entrepreneurial life, living and traveling …

Have yourself a day, Carter Beck! The Saskatoon Berries slugger was the star of the 2024 WCBL Home Run Derby and All-Star Game, finished second in the Derby to Fort McMurray's Peyton McDowall before going 3-for-3 with two RBI to help the East Division to the 13-6 win over the West Division. Beck, who is from Carnduff, Saskatchewan, was named the Ga…

Send us a Text Message. In this episode of the Mind The Mic Podcast, Shubz sits down with NatCooking, also known as NatPicking and originally Nat Pua, a proud New Zealand-born Samoan. Nat is widely recognized for his guitar tutorials on his channel NatPicking and more recently for his cooking videos on NatCooking, where he tries internet recipes so…

Send us a Text Message. Join Shubz on Mind The Mic Podcast for an insightful conversation with Shawn Tomlin, also known as HoriHumour. Shawn, of Kuki/Maori/Australian descent, is the creative genius behind the hilarious and relatable skits of HoriHumour. As a proud father of two boys, Shawn shares the life experiences that have fueled his comedic c…

Send us a Text Message. Watch us live for every Warriors Game! UP THE WAHS! All day every day, Up the Wahs, always! Subscribe and watch on YouTube, and follow on Rumble, Spotify, Apple Podcast & all streaming platforms. FOLLOW ON ALL PLATFORMS Mind The Mic - @mindthemicpodcast Shubz - @shubzlive Maddy - @maddy.mindthemic Stu - @stu.mindthemic MIND …

Send us a Text Message. Join us on this episode of the Mind The Mic Podcast as Shubz sits down with Dayley Coffin, a proud Māori man with a touch of Cook Islands heritage, born and raised in the heart of Te Kuiti. Dayley shares his journey from growing up in New Zealand to moving to Western Australia as a young man. An entrepreneur and creative spi…

Send us a Text Message. Join Shubz on Mind The Mic Podcast for an engaging conversation with Junior Roqica, an Australian-born, proud Fijian who has played rugby league at the highest levels. Junior’s illustrious career includes playing for the Cronulla Sharks in the NRL, the London Broncos in the UK, and representing Fiji in multiple Rugby League …

Send us a Text Message. Join host Shubz for an engaging episode with Annabelle King, a dynamic content creator and model who juggles six different jobs. Born in the UK, Annabelle lived in Zimbabwe and was raised in Wanganui before settling in Auckland. In this episode, Annabelle enlightens Shubz about the dating app Hinge, explaining why it’s the b…

Send us a Text Message. Join host Shubz for an insightful conversation with Te Hira Ngarino, a proud Māori entrepreneur whose journey is nothing short of inspiring. Te Hira has a rich history, from his days as a dancer with the Australian men’s strip tease group Manpower to his 40-year career in the hairdressing industry, where he has owned salons …

Send us a Text Message. This episode was sponsored by the great Manscaped! Get 20% OFF @manscaped + Free Shipping with promo code MINDTHEMIC at https://au.manscaped.com/ #sponsored Tune in weekly as we go deep into discussions where the true essence of "U.B.U." can be seen and felt. So sit back, relax and vibe with Hosts "Shubz & Leeka" who knows, …

Send us a Text Message. Join host Shubz for an inspiring episode with Malaahi Davis, a remarkable 23-year-old mother, content creator, and entrepreneur. Despite her young age, Malaahi possesses wisdom and certainty about her identity, goals, and the path to achieving them. Malaahi shares her transformative journey from her upbringing in Kaikohe and…

Send us a Text Message. In this episode, Shubz interviews Jason Gush, a self-employed disability worker and passionate advocate for men’s mental health as part of the Amend Movement. Jason opens up about his upbringing on the Kapiti Coast at the lower part of New Zealand’s North Island. He shares the challenges of growing up without his mother, the…

Send us a Text Message. In this episode, Shubz sits down with Pago Haini, an American Samoan born and Samoan-raised rugby player. Pago’s journey took a significant turn when he was scouted to a Queensland high school to play rugby, setting the stage for his impressive career. Now residing in the USA, Pago has played for multiple Major League Rugby …

Send us a Text Message. In this episode, Shubz sits down with Melz, also known as Mistee K, a proud Māori from Hawke’s Bay. A mother, recording artist, and Navy veteran, Mistee K’s journey is as diverse as it is inspiring. Starting her music career at just 11 years old, she has used her talents as a form of personal therapy and creative expression.…

Send us a Text Message. We delved into quotes that hit home to Maddy, experiences shes been in to make her ponder and open doors to discussion. All this whilst Shubz was unwell but still was a rockstar and showed up! Rolls were reversed where Maddy is on the screen and Shubz is off Camera! Big up to Shubz for pulling through! FOLLOW ON ALL PLATFORM…

Send us a Text Message. In this episode of Mind The Mic Podcast, Shubz sits down with Matai Rangi Smith, a proud Māori broadcaster with nearly 30 years of experience. Born and raised in Gisborne, Matai has made significant contributions to the media landscape through his work on Marae, Pūkana, Whakaata Māori, Homai Te Pakipaki, Good Morning, and no…

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode of Mind The Mic Podcast, Shubz welcomes Ash Ruscoe, a multifaceted powerhouse who has made her mark in the fashion industry, competitive swimming, and martial arts. Ash is a boxing trainer and the founder of @hitlikeagirl_, where she empowers women to discover their inner strength. A former Amazing Race conte…

Send us a Text Message. Shubz speaks on doing things you dont feel like doing in order to achieve success Tune in for solo insights into the mind of Shubz, from shubz point of view as the title states lol FOLLOW ON ALL PLATFORMS Mind The Mic - @mindthemicpodcast Shubz - @shubzlive MIND THE MIC PODCAST Join "Shubz" & his many co - hosts as they delv…

Send us a Text Message. In this episode of Mind The Mic Podcast, Shubz sits down with Sam Harvey, the 5th best ultra marathon runner in the world, renowned coach, and founder of the brand Cloudlander. A proud New Zealander hailing from Christchurch, Sam shares his journey of endurance and success. Sam delves into the mentality required to achieve g…

Send us a Text Message. The boys go in on a whole lotta controversial topics... Tune in weekly as we go deep into discussions where the true essence of "U.B.U." can be seen and felt. So sit back, relax and vibe with Hosts "Shubz & Leeka" who knows, maybe you will join in on the discussions too one day. "U.B.U." is "Us Being Us" a place for everyone…

Send us a Text Message. In this episode of Mind The Mic Podcast, Shubz hosts an inspiring conversation with Quincy Hewitt, a proud Northlander from the far north of New Zealand—“the real far north,” as she affectionately calls it. Of Māori and mixed descent, Quincy shares heartfelt stories of her upbringing and why she cherishes her roots. Quincy d…

Send us a Text Message. In this episode of Mind The Mic Podcast, Shubz sits down with Chris Showstoppr, a proud Samoan tattoo artist known for his exceptional black and grey realism work. Born and raised in New Zealand and currently residing in Melbourne, Australia, Chris shares his incredible journey into the world of tattoo artistry. Chris delves…

Send us a Text Message. Watch us live for every Warriors Game! UP THE WAHS! All day every day, Up the Wahs, always! Subscribe and watch on YouTube, and follow on Rumble, Spotify, Apple Podcast & all streaming platforms. FOLLOW ON ALL PLATFORMS Mind The Mic - @mindthemicpodcast Shubz - @shubzlive Maddy - @maddy.mindthemic Stu - @stu.mindthemic MIND …

Send us a Text Message. In this captivating episode of Mind The Mic Podcast, Shubz interviews Henare Te Maru, the reigning NEVER Openweight Champion and a proud Māori who was destined for wrestling greatness. Henare opens up about his journey into the wrestling world, detailing his upbringing and the pivotal moments that led him to pursue a career …

Send us a Text Message. Hosted by Shubz & Maddy "Empathy & Energy" is a hilarious & empathetic dive into quotes, trending topics comment sections filled with laughs & eye rolls. New episodes every Thursday, on YouTube, Rumble, Spotify, Apple Podcast & all streaming platforms FOLLOW ON ALL PLATFORMS Mind The Mic - @mindthemicpodcast Shubz - @shubzli…

Both Joe and Ian found themselves on the road for Canada Day to take in games in Lethbridge and Medicine Hat, respectively. Joe chatted with Bulls head coach Myles Fletcher (Lethbridge, AB) about being an original member of the LA Bulls and marking the team's 25th anniversary, utilityman Carlin Dick (Abbotsford, BC) about his season so far, and Syl…

Send us a Text Message. In this captivating episode of Mind The Mic Podcast, Shubz sits down with Dead5set, a proud Māori artist with a rich cultural heritage, born in Hastings and raised in the Pilbara region of Western Australia. Moving to Newman at just one year old and later growing up in Karratha, Dead5set shares his unique perspective on life…

Send us a Text Message. Subscribe and watch on YouTube, and follow on Rumble, Spotify, Apple Podcast & all streaming platforms. FOLLOW ON ALL PLATFORMS Mind The Mic - @mindthemicpodcast Shubz - @shubzlive Maddy - @maddy.mindthemic Stu - @stu.mindthemic MIND THE MIC PODCAST Join "Shubz" & his many co hosts as they delve into a broad range of topic's…

Send us a Text Message. In this compelling episode of Mind The Mic Podcast, Shubz sits down with Kim Barrett, a seasoned businessman and entrepreneur from Perth, Western Australia, who specializes in creating and optimizing social media ads for companies. Kim shares his fascinating journey, starting from his early days as an 11-year-old selling flo…

Send us a Text Message. Shubz speaks on being down, and how his mindset has changed towards his father, he even reveals a vision hes had most of his life. Tune in for solo insights into the mind of Shubz, from shubz point of view as the title states lol FOLLOW ON ALL PLATFORMS Mind The Mic - @mindthemicpodcast Shubz - @shubzlive MIND THE MIC PODCAS…

Send us a Text Message. Join host Shubz on this episode of the Mind the Mic Podcast as he sits down with MK Tha Breetha, a proud Māori content creator based in Queensland, Australia. MK shares his compelling life story, discussing his upbringing in various locations and the profound effects it had on him. He opens up about his move to Australia, hi…

Send us a Text Message. The boys have epiphany's Tune in weekly as we go deep into discussions where the true essence of "U.B.U." can be seen and felt. So sit back, relax and vibe with Hosts "Shubz & Leeka" who knows, maybe you will join in on the discussions too one day. "U.B.U." is "Us Being Us" a place for everyone, especially men and fathers al…

Send us a Text Message. In this dynamic episode of Mind The Mic Podcast, Shubz welcomes Tatyanna Dumas, a 25-year-old powerhouse known as the youngest Ninja Warrior Australia contestant and "Comet" from AU Gladiators. A true physical specimen, Tatyanna is not only a fierce competitor but also a model and a basketball player with skills to rival the…

Send us a Text Message. Join Shubz on this insightful episode of Mind The Mic Podcast as he interviews KastFam, a dynamic and inspiring woman who embodies the blend of Polynesian and Australian cultures. Born in Tasmania to a Tongan father and an Australian mother, KastFam shares her unique journey, celebrating the richness of her dual heritage. Ka…

Send us a Text Message. Watch us live for every Warriors Game! UP THE WAHS! All day every day, Up the Wahs, always! Subscribe and watch on YouTube, and follow on Rumble, Spotify, Apple Podcast & all streaming platforms. FOLLOW ON ALL PLATFORMS Mind The Mic - @mindthemicpodcast Shubz - @shubzlive Maddy - @maddy.mindthemic Stu - @stu.mindthemic MIND …

Send us a Text Message. In this compelling episode of Mind The Mic Podcast, Shubz sits down with Amy Marks, a trailblazing figure in the construction industry, affectionately known as "The Queen of Prefab." Amy shares her multifaceted journey from her rugby days to becoming an award-winning construction innovator and advocate for women in the indus…

Send us a Text Message. Join Shubz on the latest episode of Mind The Mic Podcast as he delves into the inspiring journey of Cam Gray, a proud Māori born and raised in Napier, Hawkes Bay, and now residing in Perth, Western Australia. A devoted father, husband, and creative entrepreneur, Cam shares his story of resilience, innovation, and passion. Ca…

Send us a Text Message. We are rolling with the quotes and the funny, sporty videos Maddy found and wanted to share. We talk about a little bit of everything from parenting, Mt Everest, to NRL and Origin. We hope you enjoy. Have an awesome day. Dont forget to ... FOLLOW ON ALL PLATFORMS Mind The Mic - @mindthemicpodcast Shubz - @shubzlive Maddy - @…

Send us a Text Message. Subscribe and watch on YouTube, and follow on Rumble, Spotify, Apple Podcast & all streaming platforms. FOLLOW ON ALL PLATFORMS Mind The Mic - @mindthemicpodcast Shubz - @shubzlive Maddy - @maddy.mindthemicpodcast Stu - @stu.mindthemic MIND THE MIC PODCAST Join "Shubz" & his many co-hosts as they delve into a broad range of …

We've been meaning to chat with Richie Borysewicz for a while now following this spring's Jays Care "Field of Dreams" funding announcement for Bow Ridge Little League to upgrade the Tuscany Diamonds in Calgary. We finally had that conversation this week about the plans and what's to come. We also sat down with Okotoks Dawgs slugger Nash Crowell abo…

Send us a Text Message. In this Insightful episode of Mind The Mic Podcast, Shubz sits down with ALY MAC, a proud Australian-born Chinese Vietnamese model, content creator, and journalist. Raised in Melbourne, ALY MAC has become a notable figure in the UFC community over the past five years, turning her passion for the sport into a burgeoning caree…

Send us a Text Message. Join Shubz for a powerful and heartfelt episode of Mind The Mic Podcast as he sits down with Eruera Piwari, better known as Eppy_187 on TikTok. Born in Porirua and raised between there and Tauranga, Eppy is a proud Māori Cook Islander, a devoted father, and a dedicated MMA fighter coach and gym owner with UTA in Tauranga. In…

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Send us a Text Message. Get ready for an engaging episode of Mind The Mic Podcast as Shubz sits down with Wi Sergeant, better known as "Chur Ma Bro." A proud Māori, father, and content creator, Wi has been a vibrant presence in South East Queensland for over a decade. In this insightful conversation, Wi shares his journey, from his upbringing fille…

Send us a Text Message. Do you like Hawk Tuah? Tune in weekly as we go deep into discussions where the true essence of "U.B.U." can be seen and felt. So sit back, relax and vibe with Hosts "Shubz & Leeka" who knows, maybe you will join in on the discussions too one day. "U.B.U." is "Us Being Us" a place for everyone, especially men and fathers alik…

Send us a Text Message. Join Shubz on the latest episode of Mind The Mic Podcast as he chats with the remarkable Kiana Takairangi. Kiana, a proud Australian with Cook Island and Māori heritage, has made her mark as an NRLW athlete with the Cronulla Sharks and has represented both the Cook Islands and New Zealand on the international stage. Kiana’s …

Send us a Text Message. Join Shubz, the dynamic host of Mind The Mic Podcast, for an electrifying and deeply personal conversation with Shawty Pestilence, an exceptional female rapper with a unique and colorful background. Shawty Pestilence, whose roots span from Russia to the Māori heritage, was born in Perth and spent her formative years between …