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Sharpen Up

Sharpen Up Show

Sharpen Up is the sports podcast you didn’t know you needed—real talk, big laughs, and a Māori take on sport. Hosted by Courtney Tairi, Piri Weepu, Api Pewhairangi, and Creative Taro Jordaan - it’s where expert insights meet epic yarns with plenty of banter. Piri’s the rugby legend who’s a bit cheeky, Courtney keeps things on track (most of the time), Jordaan makes an impact off the benchand Api brings the oranges... Together, they break down the biggest sports stories, chat with top athletes, and

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01:02:06

Episode 35 - Kalani Going

Sharpen Up ·

2025/11/03

Whangārei to Warriors hustle 💪🏽Kalani Going drops in on the 🎙️ to talk about being part of a brotherhood, breaking through in the NSW Cup & first-grade, and what’s next in the journey.

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01:02:28

Episode 34 - Kai Kara-France

Sharpen Up ·

2025/10/29

Don’t Blink... Kai Kara-France joins us for a raw kōrero on fighting, family & finding his identity.

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00:59:44

Episode 33 - Es Maihi

Sharpen Up ·

2025/10/21

On this weeks episode we have one of Aotearoa’s most accomplished CrossFit athletes Es Maihi. Check it out!

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01:04:56

Episode 32 - Tupuria King

Sharpen Up ·

2025/10/13

Discipline, whakapapa, and drive 🚣🏽 Tupuria King talks legacy, purpose, and pushing limits... check it ou!

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01:03:39

Episode 31 - Kenny Edwards/Mahe Fonua

Sharpen Up ·

2025/10/06

On this weeks episode we have on Kenny Edwards & Mane Fonua! We cover the NRL grand final, their careers, and moving into coaching with League Kings Academy.

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00:59:44

Episode 30 - Tai Tupou

Sharpen Up ·

2025/09/29

We sat down with Tai Tupou, the man behind the Last Chance Project, to talk through his Rugby journey, breaking the stigma around Men's mental health and much more... check it out 🗣️

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01:02:05

Episode 29 - Whatanui Flavell

Sharpen Up ·

2025/09/23

On this week's episode, we have Whatanui Flavell! We talk his upbringing, what got him and his whanau into the crossfit space and much more!

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01:00:54

Episode 28 - Playing Up

Sharpen Up ·

2025/09/16

On this week’s episode, our guests' Wi-Fi was playing up, so they will be on hold until next week. The crew discusses all things sports, Te Wiki o te Reo Māori, and shares the usual banter. You know what to do... check it out!

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01:02:04

Episode 27 - Love Thy Papa

Sharpen Up ·

2025/09/08

On this weeks episode the team talk about Fathers Day, Black Ferns, Jeff McTainsh, Wahs & much more!

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01:07:05

Episode 26 - Naitoa Ah Kuoi

Sharpen Up ·

2025/09/01

On this week's episode we have Naitoa Ah Kuoi! The definition of Chiefs Mana, we talk through his upbringing, being a father and much more!

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01:00:30

Episode 25 - Ngani Laumape

Sharpen Up ·

2025/08/25

On this week's episode, we have Palmy's finest: Ngani Laumape. A Dual-code beast, we talk through his upbringing, life overseas, his plans for the future and much more!!

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01:05:34

Episode 24 - Caught Slippin

Sharpen Up ·

2025/08/18

On this week's episode we talk about Marcus Bennett the Ponsonby Pony, Joe wanting the Wallabies to win Bledisloe. And the NP team getting hit by something big... check it out!

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01:04:05

Episode 23 - Hunter & Cooper Te Ratana

Sharpen Up ·

2025/08/12

On this week's episode we have brothers Hunter & Cooper Te Ratana on to talk about playing Basketball internationally, Their upbringing and what they're looking forward to in the future. Check it out!

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01:01:05

Episode 22 - Lima Sopoaga

Sharpen Up ·

2025/08/04

On this week's episode, we have Samoan International and former All Black Lima Sopoaga! We discuss his upbringing, what it's like to play for his country, and much more!

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01:04:59

Episode 21 - Mad Monday

Sharpen Up ·

2025/07/28

On this week's episode we have TV presenter and New Zealand Men's Netball Captain Kruze Tangira! The crew have a mean korero surrounding everything Netball, Joe's 150th and much more!

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01:04:25

Episode 20 - Game On Hold

Sharpen Up ·

2025/07/21

On this week's episode the crew speak on the current state of NZ Netball and if it will return for another season. Also talk about that amazing game winning try by Leka Halasima and much more!

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01:03:29

Episode 19 - Kennedy Cherrington

Sharpen Up ·

2025/07/14

On this weeks episode we have the multi-talented NRLW star Kennedy Cherrington! We talk about watching the Women's game grow, her journey of reconnecting with her Māori Heritage and much more!

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01:02:09

Episode 18 - Eru Kapa-Kingi

Sharpen Up ·

2025/07/07

On this week's episode we have Māori Activist and Lawyer Eru Kapa-Kingi who is fresh off his MMA debut!. We talk through the lead up to his bout, why you should never doubt yourself and much more!

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00:53:53

Episode 17 - Stacey Waaka

Sharpen Up ·

2025/06/30

On this week's episode, we have Olympian, Black Fern & New Zealand Women's Sevens Player, Stacey Waaka! We talk through her upbringing, the secret recipe to cracking it and much more!

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01:04:21

Episode 16 - Otere Black

Sharpen Up ·

2025/06/23

On this week's episode we have ex Māori All Black, Hurricanes and Blues Player, Otere Black! We talk through his upbringing, what life is like in Japan and much more!

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