The Boggcast NZ

The Boggcast NZ

Ask somebody about their journey, you might be surprised at the genuine chats you can have. A podcast dedicated to conversations with incredible people, unearthing the why behind what they do, and how they got there.

  1. Oct 20

    #121 - Manaaki Hoepo

    Manaaki Hoepo is a Kiwi content creator, entertainer, and social media personality who has built a loyal following through his hilarious videos, infectious personality, and unapologetically authentic approach to life. Proud of his Māori roots and never afraid to have a laugh, Manaaki has become a familiar face across social media, and more recently, on The Traitors Australia. In this podcast, we talked about: Growing up in rural New Zealand and the culture shock of moving to bigger cities His time at Otago University, including some hilarious stories about student life and the party culture Why he decided to make the move to Australia, and what he missed most about home His connection to his Māori culture and why representing his heritage is so important to him His approach to content creation, navigating social media, and staying true to himself Getting to know the other side of Manaaki when the cameras are off His friendship with bestie Lexie How he handles online criticism and the challenges that come with having a public profile Why he's passionate about sharing his story and experiences with others His recent experience on The Traitors Australia and what it was like playing as a Faithful And, of course, settling the important debate of where to find the best pies in New Zealand! Manaaki is an absolute character, and this conversation was full of laughs, great stories, and some genuine gold along the way. Such a fun episode, and one you won't want to miss! Available now on all major podcast platforms and YouTube!

  2. Oct 12

    #120 - Pia Bacino

    Pia Bacino is a New Zealand-based photographer who has built an impressive brand through her world-class work, specialising in everything from weddings to a wide range of creative shoots. But there's much more to Pia than photography! She's also a pilot, entrepreneur, and four-time national Taekwondo champion. In this podcast, we talked about: How she got into the wedding photography industry and developed her own unique style The importance of building relationships with her clients, and how she decides which events to photograph Her reaction to some of her photos going viral Her experiences working with Vanity Fair and Vogue The art of capturing a great photograph Her battle with a rare illness, and how she managed to bounce back Her experiences competing in Taekwondo And plenty of laughs along the way! This podcast was so much fun, and Pia has some absolute gold to share from her journey. Make sure you check out this episode, available now on all major podcast platforms and YouTube!

  3. Oct 7

    #119 - Samantha Richards

    Samantha Richards is a primary school teacher, content creator and former contestant on The Traitors NZ, who has built an online community by sharing an honest, funny and inspiring look into life inside the classroom. In this podcast we talked about: Her passion for teaching, and what first drew her into the profession The biggest lessons she has learnt throughout her teaching career, and why she can see herself doing it for a long time The joy of being a big sister to her brother Nick, and what he has taught her about life What we can all learn about embracing our differences and celebrating what makes people unique Experiencing burnout, how she worked her way through that season, and the importance of finding balance How her social media and TikTok following exploded during COVID, and why her content has inspired others to pursue teaching The realities of sharing your life and career online Her recent experience competing on The Traitors NZ, and what it was like being such a formidable Faithful inside the castle A really fun and wholesome conversation about teaching, purpose, family, burnout, social media and learning to embrace what makes each of us different.

  4. Sep 28

    #118 - Ido Drent

    Ido Drent is an actor, father, property developer and entrepreneur whose journey has taken him from success on screen to discovering that some of the most meaningful things in life are often the simplest. In this podcast we talked about: His experiences in the acting industry and the realities that come with working in that world Reaching a stage in his life where he felt like he had nothing, and how that experience completely reshaped his perspective on what is truly important The joys, challenges and lessons he has learnt since becoming a father His passion for property development and giving back to the community through Elaman Property The beauty of living a simple life Why fame and success will never truly satisfy you What he has learnt about building a healthy and positive work culture This episode is absolute gold — an honest and refreshing conversation about success, family, purpose and what really matters in life. Available now on all podcasting platforms, as well as YouTube.

  5. Sep 9

    #117 - Aaron Fleming

    Aaron Fleming is a New Zealand endurance athlete, IRONMAN competitor, conservationist, and recent contestant on The Traitors NZ. His story is one of resilience, adventure and refusing to let setbacks define what is possible. In this podcast we talked about: His journey into Ironman, including the incredible highs and lows along the wayRecovering from a spontaneous pneumothorax as a teenager, and how being told by a doctor, “You’ll never be able to physically exert yourself ever again,” became fuel for what came nextThe incredible experience of being an Olympic Torch Bearer for the 2008 Beijing OlympicsHis passion for nature and the work he does with the Department of Conservation here in New ZealandHis recent experience competing on The Traitors NZ as a FaithfulHis mindset and approach to training, overcoming challenges, and life in general

  6. Aug 26

    #116 - Robyn Woods

    Robyn Woods is a paramedic and a Pilates instructor and co-owner with REFORM Fitness Takapuna/Birkenhead. - In this podcast we talked about: The journey of moving from South Africa to New Zealand The ins and outs of life working as a paramedic How important empathy is when working with patients  How she got into Pilates and what the hype is all about Going from Pilates instructor to business owner  Being upfront as a coach to get the best out of your clients Her future business dreams Tune in to this episode wherever you get your podcasts. We’re on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and iHeartRadio.

  7. Aug 20

    #115 - Jacob Bindon

    Jacob Bindon is a Kiwi clothing designer and the founder of Shaggy, an independent New Zealand clothing brand built around bold design, creativity, and doing things a little differently. What started as Jacob pursuing his passion for graphic design has grown into a recognisable brand, a physical store, and a business he now runs alongside his wife, Anna. In this podcast, we talked about: His journey in starting the Shaggy brand How Shaggy has evolved over time The highs and lows of running a business, and how he got through the moments where he wanted to give it all up Starting a physical store and his vision for where it could go moving forward His journey with graphic design The feeling of seeing complete strangers wearing his products in public The team effort of running the business alongside his wife, Anna What he wishes he knew when he first started out This episode is absolute gold, especially for anyone interested in creativity, clothing, entrepreneurship, or what it actually takes to build something from the ground up. Available now on all podcasting platforms, as well as YouTube.

  8. Aug 6

    #114 - Vince Lia

    Vince “Vinnie” Lia is a former professional footballer who played more than 200 A-League games across spells with Melbourne Victory, Wellington Phoenix, and Adelaide United. He also represented Australia at age-group level, playing at two FIFA U-20 World Cups under head coach Ange Postecoglou. In this podcast, we talked about: What inspired Vinnie to get into football, and how his parents sacrificed their time to get him to training The feeling of signing his first professional contract Taking the risk to move to Wellington when the Phoenix were a brand-new club His love for playing for the Nix, and the various ups and downs of his time with the club The difficult period when the Phoenix were being sold, and the uncertainty that brought to the playing group His season-ending knee injury, and how he rehabilitated both physically and mentally to get back on the pitch after such a major setback Ending his career in Adelaide Playing at two FIFA U-20 World Cups Even who he still keeps in touch with from his playing days Vinnie is an absolute champion, and this podcast was a lot of fun to record. Tune in to this episode wherever you get your podcasts. We’re on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and iHeartRadio.

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Ask somebody about their journey, you might be surprised at the genuine chats you can have. A podcast dedicated to conversations with incredible people, unearthing the why behind what they do, and how they got there.

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  • Creator
    The Boggcast NZ
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    119
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © The Boggcast NZ
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    The Boggcast NZ