The Montoyas

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The Montoyas

Rugby League star Marcelo Montoya is a clean freak who makes sure everything in his life is ”just so”. His wife Tayla thrives on annoying her husband with her form of hilarious disorder, constantly keeping him on his toes. Once they start talking, the conversation could end up anywhere.     Join in as The Montoya’s lift the curtain on the life and relationship of Aussie imports assimilating into New Zealand as a newly married couple. Think Keeping Up with the Kardashians crossed with Modern Family and tune in for the podcast you never knew you needed.  Follow: @themontoyaspodcast on TikTok and Instagram About The Hosts: Tayla Montoya is an ex-cheerleader, and current radio producer for Jono and Ben on The Hits. Her roots are from a large Italian Australian family, with all the passion and fire that comes with that. Most importantly, she is like that friend at the BBQ that is constantly surprising the group with a new questionable take,  internet-based obsession or just something to annoy her husband. Marcelo Montoya is a Fijian Australian professional rugby league player and brings insight into what it actually means to be a professional sportsman. He is a little bit bogan, and a whole lot of a perfectionist. He strives for everything in his life to be centered and deliberate so he can perform at the highest level, while contending with his wife’s need to try and throw him off balance. This is an iHeartRadio NZ Podcast.

  1. 6 DAYS AGO

    A Mothers Voice

    As the birth of the twins nears Tayla and Marcelo realise a real serious problem and that's both of them have rather larger heads and what problems that may pose, we finally hear the famous Fijian voice of Marcelos mother for the first time before finally getting to the ultimate marriage questionnaire answering all the big questions from the Montoyas. Marcelo comes in hot, comparing pregnancy to being a professional NRL player... it doesn't go down well. Their plans to surprise her grandparents by moving home were ruined by a distant family member, and they get into what Halloween and Christmas will mean when the kids are older. About The Hosts: Tayla Montoya is an ex-cheerleader, and current radio producer for Jono and Ben on The Hits. Her roots are from a large Italian Australian family, with all the passion and fire that comes with that. Most importantly, she is like that friend at the BBQ that is constantly surprising the group with a new questionable take, internet-based obsession or just something to annoy her husband. Marcelo Montoya is a Fijian Australian professional rugby league player and brings insight into what it actually means to be a professional sportsman. He is a little bit bogan, and a whole lot of a perfectionist. He strives for everything in his life to be cantered and deliberate so he can perform at the highest level, while contending with his wife’s need to try and throw him off balance. This is an iHeartRadio NZ Podcast. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    38 min

  2. OCT 30

    Taro For Halloween

    Marcelo comes in hot, comparing pregnancy to being a professional NRL player... it doesn't go down well. Their plans to surprise her grandparents by moving home were ruined by a distant family member, and they get into what Halloween and Christmas will mean when the kids are older. About The Hosts: Tayla Montoya is an ex-cheerleader, and current radio producer for Jono and Ben on The Hits. Her roots are from a large Italian Australian family, with all the passion and fire that comes with that. Most importantly, she is like that friend at the BBQ that is constantly surprising the group with a new questionable take, internet-based obsession or just something to annoy her husband. Marcelo Montoya is a Fijian Australian professional rugby league player and brings insight into what it actually means to be a professional sportsman. He is a little bit bogan, and a whole lot of a perfectionist. He strives for everything in his life to be cantered and deliberate so he can perform at the highest level, while contending with his wife’s need to try and throw him off balance. This is an iHeartRadio NZ Podcast. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    46 min

  3. OCT 23

    The Little Spoon

    Tayla kicks off the show with a new segment that Marc really doesn't like... They are recording fresh off the back of the Pompey wedding and you'll never believe what made Tayla cry. We get a story about Sue and Angelo coming back to help pack up some baby gear which is hilarious as usual and Tayla reveals her grandparents still don't know they are heading back to Australia. About The Hosts: Tayla Montoya is an ex-cheerleader, and current radio producer for Jono and Ben on The Hits. Her roots are from a large Italian Australian family, with all the passion and fire that comes with that. Most importantly, she is like that friend at the BBQ that is constantly surprising the group with a new questionable take, internet-based obsession or just something to annoy her husband. Marcelo Montoya is a Fijian Australian professional rugby league player and brings insight into what it actually means to be a professional sportsman. He is a little bit bogan, and a whole lot of a perfectionist. He strives for everything in his life to be cantered and deliberate so he can perform at the highest level, while contending with his wife’s need to try and throw him off balance. This is an iHeartRadio NZ Podcast. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    38 min

  4. OCT 16

    Farewell Aotearoa

    This week Marc and Tayla open up about the news that broke last week, and Marc explain just what life is like as a professional rugby league player. It's not over for the podcast though, so buckle in as Tay goes into what it'll be like to move back in with her parents and what they found when they first moved to New Zealand. Follow the behind the scenes funny on TikTok and Instagram: @themontoyaspodcast Join in as The Montoya’s lift the curtain on the life and relationship of Aussie imports assimilating into New Zealand as a newly married couple. Think Keeping Up with the Kardashians crossed with Modern Family and tune in for the podcast you never knew you needed.  About The Hosts: Tayla Montoya is an ex-cheerleader, and current radio producer for Jono and Ben on The Hits. Her roots are from a large Italian Australian family, with all the passion and fire that comes with that. Most importantly, she is like that friend at the BBQ that is constantly surprising the group with a new questionable take, internet-based obsession or just something to annoy her husband. Marcelo Montoya is a Fijian Australian professional rugby league player and brings insight into what it actually means to be a professional sportsman. He is a little bit bogan, and a whole lot of a perfectionist. He strives for everything in his life to be cantered and deliberate so he can perform at the highest level, while contending with his wife’s need to try and throw him off balance. This is an iHeartRadio NZ Podcast. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    54 min

  5. OCT 9

    Unsolicited Advice

    This week tragedy strikes as the entire PlayStation network goes down sadly for Tayla not for long enough, then Tayla and Marcelo are lucky to receive some unsolicited advice from a family member about how to speed the birthing process up which is questionable before finishing with the real reason why the Montoyas don't shop instore and it involves strawberries, water and lots of laughter. Follow the behind the scenes funny on TikTok and Instagram: @themontoyaspodcast Join in as The Montoya’s lift the curtain on the life and relationship of Aussie imports assimilating into New Zealand as a newly married couple. Think Keeping Up with the Kardashians crossed with Modern Family and tune in for the podcast you never knew you needed.  About The Hosts: Tayla Montoya is an ex-cheerleader, and current radio producer for Jono and Ben on The Hits. Her roots are from a large Italian Australian family, with all the passion and fire that comes with that. Most importantly, she is like that friend at the BBQ that is constantly surprising the group with a new questionable take, internet-based obsession or just something to annoy her husband. Marcelo Montoya is a Fijian Australian professional rugby league player and brings insight into what it actually means to be a professional sportsman. He is a little bit bogan, and a whole lot of a perfectionist. He strives for everything in his life to be cantered and deliberate so he can perform at the highest level, while contending with his wife’s need to try and throw him off balance. This is an iHeartRadio NZ Podcast. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    49 min
  6. *Bonus Episode* Slow It Down With PJ Harding

    OCT 5

    *Bonus Episode* Slow It Down With PJ Harding

    Hi Montoya's Listeners! Tayla and Marcelo want to share a brand new podcast with you. PJ Harding, Tayla's workmate from The Hits has a brand-new podcast - Slow It Down. The podcast is designed to be a moment of me time for busy lives and a weekly dose of wholesome to inspire a grounded existence. If you like it, follow the show on iHeartRadio or wherever you listen to podcasts. It's pretty different to what you're hearing with The Montoya's, but worth a listen! About the show: Life is fast. Information is overwhelming. We seem busier and more anxious than ever. Introducing ‘Slow It Down’. A time to chill, wind down and join a space that inspires people to live authentically and slow it down. A hub for living more consciously and incorporating mindful practices and rituals in an achievable way. The aim is to showcase guests who have chosen to live a more balanced lifestyle mixed in with experts who offer tangible tips and tricks to feel a little more zen. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    42 min

  7. OCT 2

    Anchorman

    Tayla and Marcelo kick off this week by arguing about who should kick off, and that start Tayla off on a tangent of who else she could host with. Talking about new idea, Tayla has discovered the benefits of shopping online so she doesn't have to deal with crowds while pregnant and then they go into the do and don'ts they learnt from their wedding. Follow the behind the scenes funny on TikTok and Instagram: @themontoyaspodcast Join in as The Montoya’s lift the curtain on the life and relationship of Aussie imports assimilating into New Zealand as a newly married couple. Think Keeping Up with the Kardashians crossed with Modern Family and tune in for the podcast you never knew you needed.  About The Hosts: Tayla Montoya is an ex-cheerleader, and current radio producer for Jono and Ben on The Hits. Her roots are from a large Italian Australian family, with all the passion and fire that comes with that. Most importantly, she is like that friend at the BBQ that is constantly surprising the group with a new questionable take, internet-based obsession or just something to annoy her husband. Marcelo Montoya is a Fijian Australian professional rugby league player and brings insight into what it actually means to be a professional sportsman. He is a little bit bogan, and a whole lot of a perfectionist. He strives for everything in his life to be cantered and deliberate so he can perform at the highest level, while contending with his wife’s need to try and throw him off balance. This is an iHeartRadio NZ Podcast. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    50 min

  8. SEP 25

    The Noises Men Make

    This week Tayla starts dreaming of being a professional sports player, but Marcelo isn't so sure and lets her down nicely. Tayla reveals her biggest ick, and they reminisce about the time Tay's parents told Marc off for using too much water when brushing his teeth.   Follow the behind the scenes funny on TikTok and Instagram: @themontoyaspodcast Join in as The Montoya’s lift the curtain on the life and relationship of Aussie imports assimilating into New Zealand as a newly married couple. Think Keeping Up with the Kardashians crossed with Modern Family and tune in for the podcast you never knew you needed.  About The Hosts: Tayla Montoya is an ex-cheerleader, and current radio producer for Jono and Ben on The Hits. Her roots are from a large Italian Australian family, with all the passion and fire that comes with that. Most importantly, she is like that friend at the BBQ that is constantly surprising the group with a new questionable take, internet-based obsession or just something to annoy her husband. Marcelo Montoya is a Fijian Australian professional rugby league player and brings insight into what it actually means to be a professional sportsman. He is a little bit bogan, and a whole lot of a perfectionist. He strives for everything in his life to be cantered and deliberate so he can perform at the highest level, while contending with his wife’s need to try and throw him off balance. This is an iHeartRadio NZ Podcast. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    40 min
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Rugby League star Marcelo Montoya is a clean freak who makes sure everything in his life is ”just so”. His wife Tayla thrives on annoying her husband with her form of hilarious disorder, constantly keeping him on his toes. Once they start talking, the conversation could end up anywhere.     Join in as The Montoya’s lift the curtain on the life and relationship of Aussie imports assimilating into New Zealand as a newly married couple. Think Keeping Up with the Kardashians crossed with Modern Family and tune in for the podcast you never knew you needed.  Follow: @themontoyaspodcast on TikTok and Instagram About The Hosts: Tayla Montoya is an ex-cheerleader, and current radio producer for Jono and Ben on The Hits. Her roots are from a large Italian Australian family, with all the passion and fire that comes with that. Most importantly, she is like that friend at the BBQ that is constantly surprising the group with a new questionable take,  internet-based obsession or just something to annoy her husband. Marcelo Montoya is a Fijian Australian professional rugby league player and brings insight into what it actually means to be a professional sportsman. He is a little bit bogan, and a whole lot of a perfectionist. He strives for everything in his life to be centered and deliberate so he can perform at the highest level, while contending with his wife’s need to try and throw him off balance. This is an iHeartRadio NZ Podcast.

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