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Between Two Beers Podcast

Steven Holloway & Seamus Marten

Good questions. Great guests. Few beers... Steve and Seamus like asking good questions. And they love good answers. After over 20 years of friendship, they bought a microphone and started a podcast, allowing them to sit with, and learn from, the most interesting people they can access.From Kiwi legend Marc Ellis, to media personalities Jeremy Wells and Paddy Gower, Rugby coach extraordinaire Wayne Smith, sexologist Morgan Penn, and Olympian Dame Lisa Carrington...Between Two Beers has produced

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94:05

The Topp Twins on Comedy, Activism, Cancer Journeys...

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2023/11/05

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 origins of characters like Camp Mother and Camp Leader and Ken and Kenn, their best stories from the busking years, their most memorable small-town gigs,

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114:49

Abbas Nazari: Escaping the Taliban, The Tampa Affair,...

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2023/10/29

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 storyline for his best selling book After The Tampa. Abbas talks about escaping the Taliban as a young child, being adrift at sea as a refugee for weeks,

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105:52

Sir Wayne Smith on All Blacks Career & Culture, Black...

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2023/10/22

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 the Crusaders and two with the Chiefs, and currently works as the Performance coach to both the All Blacks and Black Ferns. In this episode we talk about

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24:25

HAMBASSADORS #8: Which Guests Need a Follow Up?...

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2023/10/18

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.

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111:22

Hayley Holt Opens Up About Alcohol, Miscarriage,...

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2023/10/15

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 unlikely path from dancer to snowboarder, her difficult relationship with booze, behind the scenes of Crowd Goes Wild, Ric Salizzo, Live TV and the

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90:09

Jemarl Paerata: Finding Purpose After Hitting Rock...

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2023/10/08

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 mentor and the founder of Te Kaiarahi –where he inspires people to reach their full potential based on Te Ao Maori principals and connecting back to

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27:12

HAMBASSADORS #7: Reflecting on Steve Price and Jack...

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2023/10/04

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.

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120:46

Jack Tame: The Perfect Interview, Grilling Winston...

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2023/10/01

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 debates, now hosts TVNZ’s Q and A and has seen more, and experienced more of the world – than any 36-year-old we know. In this episode we talk about

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109:09

Steve Price Reflects on Rugby League Career, Losing...

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2023/09/24

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 Warriors across four years, but also opened a supermarket in Waipu, coached rugby league at Mt Albert Grammar school and became a pillar of his community,

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24:47

HAMBASSADORS #6: Remembering Our Football Roots, Our...

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2023/09/20

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.

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109:38

Chris Wood: $50 Million Kiwi in the English Premier...

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2023/09/17

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 start of this year he joined Nottingham Forrest where he currently plays, along with the All Whites – where he’s captain, leading all time goal scorer and

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104:06

Hamish Pinkham: Rhythm & Vines Co-Founder, Crazy...

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2023/09/10

On this episode of Between Two Beers we talk to Hamish Pinkham. Hamish is a lawyer, entrepreneur and musician, but is best known for being the co-founder and director of Rhythm and Vines - New Zealand's premier live music festival. In 2003 Hamish and his two roommates at the University of Otago decided to host a party for their friends in a Gisborne vinyard. The story of what’s happened since then is quite remarkable. In this episode we talk through the 21-year journey of R and V highs and lows,

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21:46

HAMBASSADORS #5: Steve gets a Vasectomy, Russell...

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2023/09/06

Steve shares his concerns ahead of his vasectomy, the guys reflect on recent episodes with Russell Packer and Sarai Bareman and Seamus going viral in Fiji, and answer listener questions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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98:55

Russell Packer: From Prison to an MBA, 13 Years in...

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2023/09/03

On this episode of Between Two Beers we talk to Russell Packer. Russell is a former rugby league player who played for the Warriors, Tigers, Dragons and Kiwis across a 13-year professional career in the NRL. After retiring from league two years ago, Russell returned to NZ with his family and is now a businessman, leading a property development project in his hometown of Foxton. Russell’s footy career was divided by one major incident. In 2013 he was sentenced to two years in prison for assaulting

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121:15

Sarai Bareman: FIFA’s First Chief Women’s Football...

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2023/08/27

On this episode of Between Two Beers we talk to Sarai Bareman. Sarai is one of the most powerful, and influential women in world sport. She has been FIFA’s chief women’s football officer since 2016, when the role was first created. Her mandate included doubling the sport's global female player base from 30 million to 60 million and she's ultimately responsible for all levels of the game – from grassroots through to elite international competition – across 200 countries. Quite a big gig. In this

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16:41

HAMBASSADORS #4: Low Key Legends, Women’s Football,...

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2023/08/23

Steve and Seamus reflect on New Zealand's biggest low key legends, their favourite moments from the women's World Cup, Mikie Havoc and Jeremy Wells, and take an ADHD test.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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89:22

Dean Lonergan: Losing it ALL & Rebuilding, Duco...

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2023/08/20

On this episode of Between Two Beers we talk to Dean Lonergan. Dean is one of New Zealand’s biggest and best events promoters. The many credits to his name include David Tua v Shane Cameron, Fight For Life, Joseph Parker, the Auckland nines, Manny Pacqiou v Jeff Horne and many, many more. He was also a former professional rugby league player with the Canberra Raiders and the Kiwis, before he retired at 26 and did breakfast radio in New Zealand for over a decade. There’s a lot to unpack in the

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92:13

Sonia Gray: Behind the Scenes of Lotto, ADHD...

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2023/08/13

On this episode of Between Two Beers we talk to Sonia Gray. Sonia is one of New Zealand’s best-known faces, most recognisable for being the Lotto presenter for the last 15 years. But she's much more than that; she’s a model, actress and writer who’s starred in shows like Xena: Warrior Princess, Shortland Street, Wheel of Fortune and Young Hercules and she’s acted in Sione’s Wedding, Love Birds and the Netflix film The Royal Treatment. Most recently, Sonia has turned her attention to helping

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24:50

HAMBASSADORS #3: We say 'Journeys' Too Much, Fletch &...

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2023/08/08

On this episode of Hambassadors, Steve and Seamus work through all of the most annoying things they say, they reflect on a week of public speaking and episodes with Duane Dalton and Josh Komen, why Fletch and Vaughan broke the record for most swear words on an episode and answer your questions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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120:42

Josh Komen: Surviving Cancer, Heart Attacks, Climbing...

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2023/08/06

On this episode of Between Two Beers we talk to Josh Komen. Before I start with the bio, can I just say – stick with this one. It’s one of the most powerful stories we’ve ever told. At the age of 23 Josh was one of the fastest runners in New Zealand. Then, in a blink of an eye, he became one of the sickest. Josh was diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia not once, but twice. This diagnosis took him on a 10 year battle of deep depression, an allogeneic stem cell transplant, being put into a coma,

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