Only Scott

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The Only Scott podcast is a podcast created and hosted by Scott McDonald-Bull. Scott is based out of Auckland New Zealand and regularly uploads podcasts with guests discussing their passions and pursuits. New episodes every second Tuesday.

  1. EP #97 - An MMA Interviewer Who Can Actually Fight - Paddy Baynes

    3D AGO

    EP #97 - An MMA Interviewer Who Can Actually Fight - Paddy Baynes

    Send us Fan Mail Paddy Baynes is the voice behind ‎⁨Squaredupmma and he joins me to yarn about how he ends up producing radio, talking UFC on air, and heading to UFC 284 in Perth where Islam Makhachev and Alex Volkanovski headlined a massive week of fight media. We talk about what most fans never see: the behind-the-scenes production that turns fighting into a global event, the people who shoot the walkout packages, media access, and why deeper “human” questions don’t fit the usual press formats. Patty also talks about doing the City Kickboxing Alta programme and having an actual MMA fight, to gain a further understanding of what fighters live through: the brutal routine, the injuries, the weight of doubt, and the mindset it takes to keep training when quitting would feel easier. We also get into the sport’s messier edges, from fighter pay and career risk to UFC politics, streaming frustrations, and how creators can lose their love for the game when they start chasing numbers. Go support Paddy IG: https://www.instagram.com/squaredup.mma/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61581393278055 Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@squaredup.mma YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SquaredUpMMA Sponsored by Infinity Sleep Get the sleep you deserve and use the promo code “onlyscott15%” and receive 15% off your first order. https://www.infinitysleep.co.nz/ My Social Media YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@OnlyScott Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/theonlyscott01/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@onlyscottspodcast Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Only-Scott-100091616387021/ Support the show

    1h 28m
  2. EP #96 - You Can Start Small & Still Create Real Opportunities

    MAY 4

    EP #96 - You Can Start Small & Still Create Real Opportunities

    Send us Fan Mail You can be a “nobody” on paper and still create real opportunities, as long as you show up, publish, and learn. I dig into the shift to interest media, where algorithms decide what people see based on attention not loyalty. Why your followers might never see your posts, and why a single clip can suddenly hit big numbers without paid ads. I break down how I think about Instagram for highlights and entertainment, TikTok as unpredictable and trend-driven, YouTube as a bridge from short-form to long-form, and Facebook as still useful for groups and events. If you want practical tools, I share what’s helped me build faster: LinkedIn for networking and business opportunities, AI tools like Claude, ChatGPT and Gemini for writing and problem-solving, NotebookLM and Perplexity for research and learning, Shopify for getting a simple website up, and Google Analytics plus Google Ads for understanding and converting demand. I also share a realistic take on work volatility and why starting your project now can be a form of career insurance. Sponsored by Infinity Sleep Get the sleep you deserve and use the promo code “onlyscott15%” and receive 15% off your first order. https://www.infinitysleep.co.nz/ My Social Media YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@OnlyScott Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/theonlyscott01/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@onlyscottspodcast Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Only-Scott-100091616387021/ Support the show

    30 min
  3. EP #95 - Winning In A Debt World With Mikey Smith

    APR 20

    EP #95 - Winning In A Debt World With Mikey Smith

    Send us Fan Mail I sit down with Mikey from Guardian Smith Mortgage for a great chat about his business journey. Mikey shares how he built a successful mortgage business in what many would call one of the toughest economic climates. We dive into a range of topics including building wealth, understanding how the NZ property market works, and the Kiwi mindset when it comes to money. Enjoy! Go Support Mikey Guardian Smith's Website - https://guardiansmith.co.nz/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/officialmikeysmith/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikey-smith-25999548/ Sponsored by Infinity Sleep Get the sleep you deserve and use the promo code “onlyscott15%” and receive 15% off your first order. https://www.infinitysleep.co.nz/ My Social Media YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@OnlyScott Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/theonlyscott01/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@onlyscottspodcast Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Only-Scott-100091616387021/ Support the show

    1h 13m
  4. EP #94 - New Way Home - Metal Band

    APR 6

    EP #94 - New Way Home - Metal Band

    Send us Fan Mail This episode was an awesome yarn with the boys Richie (vocals) and James (guitar) from the band New Way Home. We kick things off talking about the band's origins in the Auckland scene back in 2002, the early days of playing mixed-genre gig nights, and what it was like being one of the only bands in New Zealand doing the progressive metal thing. We get into their hiatus around 2014, the projects that followed which included City of Souls, and what brought them back together with a fresh lineup. We cover how band sound cohesion actually works, the evolution of the NZ alternative and metal scene before and after COVID, and the real talk around the value of music in the streaming era. We also get into AI in music, what it means for original artists, and how it might actually be a creative tool rather than a threat. Richie and James share their advice for any heavy band trying to make it in 2026, and we wrap up with the details on their brand new single dropping April 3rd and their upcoming support shows with Helmet.  New Way Home Social Media Linktree - https://linktr.ee/NEWWAYHOME Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/newwayhomeofficial Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/NewWayHome/ Sponsored by Infinity Sleep Get the sleep you deserve and use the promo code “onlyscott15%” and receive 15% off your first order. https://www.infinitysleep.co.nz/ My Social Media YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@OnlyScott Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/theonlyscott01/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@onlyscottspodcast Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Only-Scott-100091616387021/ Support the show

    1h 20m
  5. EP #93 - Zion Perry - Fighter

    MAR 24

    EP #93 - Zion Perry - Fighter

    Send us Fan Mail I had a great yarn with Zion Perry, an up and coming exciting young fighter from Wellington. Zion has had many achievements so far and one of them was becoming the lightweight King In The Ring Champion late last year.  We talked about his fighting style and being a technical fighter and his fight IQ. We get into the details of training Muay Thai, flow sparring and how swimming helps with his conditioning. Zion also does conservation work with protecting New Zealand's indigenous bush. Great podcast, I even got AI to create me a "would-you-rather" questionnaire, which gets pretty funny pretty fast. Zion's Social Media Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/zion_perry/ Sponsored by Infinity Sleep Get the sleep you deserve and use the promo code “onlyscott15%” and receive 15% off your first order. https://www.infinitysleep.co.nz/ My Social Media YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@OnlyScott Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/theonlyscott01/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@onlyscottspodcast Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Only-Scott-100091616387021/ Support the show

    1h 9m
  6. EP #92 - Mista Ed & Inside Trading - Music Producers

    MAR 9

    EP #92 - Mista Ed & Inside Trading - Music Producers

    Send us Fan Mail Great yarn with producers Mista Ed (Ed Williams) and Inside Trading (John Faulding). We got really nerdy and dove into hip/hop sampling, music production, DJing, and beat-making. Some awesome takes on the creative process, like finishing music fast, resisting overproduction, and taking inspiration from sounds from all over the world. Go Support Ed & John Mista Ed's Spotify Profile (Ed Williams) Mista Ed Instagram  (Ed Williams) John's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/_jean14_/ Sponsored by Infinity Sleep Get the sleep you deserve and use the promo code “onlyscott15%” and receive 15% off your first order. https://www.infinitysleep.co.nz/ My Social Media YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@OnlyScott Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/theonlyscott01/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@onlyscottspodcast Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Only-Scott-100091616387021/ Support the show

    1h 13m
  7. EP #91 - Saman Yavari - Entrepreneur & Content Creator

    FEB 23

    EP #91 - Saman Yavari - Entrepreneur & Content Creator

    Send us Fan Mail I sat down with Saman Yavari, an Auckland-based entrepreneur, content creator, and founder of First Generation Studios, to talk about side hustles, business, AI, and the reality of building wealth in New Zealand. From working odd cleaning jobs and starting a commercial cleaning business to helping young people find practical ways to earn extra income. We also dive into NZ’s cost-of-living crisis, why minimum wage isn’t enough to live on, young Kiwis moving to Australia, crypto, and how AI is changing business (including the time Saman was copied by AI and turned into a scam). Go support Saman - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/saman_yavarii/?hl=en - TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@paggressiveincome?_r=1&_t=ZS-92JvRak1Csu - YT: https://youtube.com/@samanyavari?si=PmqA6migKaTufJmB - FB: https://www.facebook.com/share/1AaTeFJrzf/?mibextid=wwXIfr - Stan/Linktree: https://stan.store/PaggressiveIncome - First Gen Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/firstgenstudios/ Sponsored by Infinity Sleep Get the sleep you deserve and use the promo code “onlyscott15%” and receive 15% off your first order. https://www.infinitysleep.co.nz/ My Social Media YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@OnlyScott Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/theonlyscott01/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@onlyscottspodcast Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Only-Scott-100091616387021/ Support the show

    1h 8m
  8. EP #90 - Sam McGowan - Muay Thai Fighter & Ex Infantryman

    FEB 9

    EP #90 - Sam McGowan - Muay Thai Fighter & Ex Infantryman

    Send us Fan Mail What an absolute banger of a guest to start the new year! I had Sam McGowan, who is a Muay Thai fighter and an ex-Infantryman, who came and shared some wild yarns. We talked about his experience in Thailand and training out of Bangtao, his crazy experiences while being in the military, his last wild 6 months, geopolitics, and much more!  Sam's Social Media https://linktr.ee/sammcgowan https://www.instagram.com/_sammcgowan/ Sponsored by Infinity Sleep Get the sleep you deserve and use the promo code “onlyscott15%” and receive 15% off your first order. https://www.infinitysleep.co.nz/ My Social Media YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@OnlyScott Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/theonlyscott01/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@onlyscottspodcast Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Only-Scott-100091616387021/ Support the show

    1h 13m
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The Only Scott podcast is a podcast created and hosted by Scott McDonald-Bull. Scott is based out of Auckland New Zealand and regularly uploads podcasts with guests discussing their passions and pursuits. New episodes every second Tuesday.

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  • Creator
    Scott
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    97
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Only Scott
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