The Social Link

Finn & Kai
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The Social Link is a weekly youth-driven show from the Kāpiti Coast, bringing together real stories, honest kōrero and the voices shaping Aotearoa’s next generation. Hosted by Finn and Kai, each episode explores what young people are actually navigating, from personal journeys and pop-culture moments to community issues and local guests who don’t always get airtime elsewhere. Expect candid conversations, relatable experiences and a relaxed vibe that feels like hanging out with your mates. Broadcast weekly on Coast Access Radio 104.7FM and available on all major podcast platforms, The Social Link connects young voices across Aotearoa - one conversation at a time.

Episodes

  1. 3D AGO

    How Environments Shape Young People - Part 1

    This week, Finn and Kai explore how environments shape young people growing up, and what could cause them to struggle. From social pressure and school experiences to community access, support systems and role models, they unpack the influences that can push young people off track, and what helps them thrive. This episode introduces the topic and sets up a follow-up conversation where a guest shares their personal experiences growing up and how environment influenced their journey. This episode was first broadcast on Coast Access Radio, a Community Access Media Alliance station amplifying the voices of Kāpiti and Horowhenua. Supported by NZ On Air. Visit coastaccessradio.org.nz

    17 min

  2. MAR 4

    Leaving School Early and Building a Path in Tech with Blake

    Finn and Kai chat with Blake, 18, from Taupō who left school early and built his own pathway into tech and freelance work. He shares what it was like navigating school with ADHD, dropping out without NCEA, and moving to Auckland to study content creation and pursue website and software work. He talks about freelancing as a young person, breaking into tech without traditional qualifications, and the realities of becoming independent early. This episode was first broadcast on Coast Access Radio, a Community Access Media Alliance station amplifying the voices of Kāpiti and Horowhenua, proudly supported by NZ On Air. Learn more at www.coastaccessradio.org.nz

    15 min

  3. FEB 25

    Growing Up, Confidence and Finding Your Path with Brooke

    Finn and Kai chat with Brooke Koppens from ZM, it's a real and relatable conversation about going through school and not loving the classroom, building self-belief, and discovering where you fit. From small-town beginnings to national radio, Brooke shares how she found her voice and stepped into the media industry, and why nobody truly has life figured out in their twentys. It's a great chat with a familiar voice in NZ radio about navigating early adulthood and supporting yourself along the way. This episode was first broadcast on Coast Access Radio, a Community Access Media Alliance station amplifying the voices of Kāpiti and Horowhenua, proudly supported by NZ On Air. Learn more at www.coastaccessradio.org.nz

    28 min

  4. FEB 18

    Money Stress and Pressure to Figure Life Out

    Money stress is real. Finn and Kai break down the pressure young people face around finances, saving, rent, work hours and trying to keep up socially. They talk anxiety, overthinking, expectations from family and society, and the feeling of being stuck. An honest conversation about stress, mental load and why so many young people feel overwhelmed trying to plan their future. This episode was first broadcast on Coast Access Radio, a Community Access Media Alliance station amplifying the voices of Kāpiti and Horowhenua, proudly supported by NZ On Air. Learn more at www.coastaccessradio.org.nz

    26 min

  5. FEB 11

    What Comes Next with Charlie

    Young local Charlie joins Kai and Finn to talk about growing up on the Kapiti Coast and navigating those in-between years many young people across Aotearoa experience. From school and leaving early to complete training courses, to first jobs, admin skills and figuring out next steps, this episode is a relaxed and honest conversation about learning on the go and finding your place when life doesn’t follow a straight path. This episode was first broadcast on Coast Access Radio, a Community Access Media Alliance station amplifying the voices of Kāpiti and Horowhenua, proudly supported by NZ On Air. Learn more at www.coastaccessradio.org.nz

    25 min

  6. FEB 4

    Moving Cities to Study with Will

    Finn and Kai talk with Will Scott, a young student from the University of Otago, about moving cities for university and the challenges that come with leaving home for the first time. Will reflects on adjusting to student life in Dunedin, and learning to become more independent. The episode explores identity, self-reliance, and how stepping outside your comfort zone can shape personal growth for young people across Aotearoa. This episode was first broadcast on Coast Access Radio, a Community Access Media Alliance station amplifying the voices of Kāpiti and Horowhenua, proudly supported by NZ On Air. Learn more at www.coastaccessradio.org.nz

    18 min

  7. JAN 28

    A Young Person’s Journey into Activism with Samuel

    Content advisory: This episode discusses international conflict, detention, and distressing experiences. Listener discretion is advised. Finn and Kai talk with Samuel Leason about growing up on the Kāpiti Coast and how those early experiences helped shape his perspective. Samuel reflects on time spent overseas, including involvement in humanitarian and activist efforts, being detained, and returning home. The episode explores empathy, personal values, and the impact these experiences can have on young people across Aotearoa. This episode was first broadcast on Coast Access Radio, a Community Access Media Alliance station amplifying the voices of Kāpiti and Horowhenua, proudly supported by NZ On Air. Learn more at www.coastaccessradio.org.nz

    29 min

  8. JAN 21

    Life After School and Finding Work in a Small Town

    This week Finn and Kai talk about the realities of life after school, from job hunting in a small community to rejection, money stress and the pressure of figuring out what comes next. It's an honest and grounded episode, reflecting the experiences many young people are navigating as they move into work and early adulthood in Aotearoa today. This episode was first broadcast on Coast Access Radio, a Community Access Media Alliance station amplifying the voices of Kāpiti and Horowhenua, proudly supported by NZ On Air. Learn more at www.coastaccessradio.org.nz

    20 min

  9. JAN 14

    The Beginning

    Kai and Finn kick off The Social Link with a proper yarn about why this show exists. Growing up on the Kapiti Coast, school pressure, uniforms, phones in classrooms and why youth voices are often missing from radio. It’s raw, conversational and a bit all over the place at times as they find their feet, but that’s the point. This episode sets the tone for honest, unfiltered conversations about life, growing up and being young in Aotearoa right now. This episode was first broadcast on Coast Access Radio, a Community Access Media Alliance station amplifying the voices of Kāpiti and Horowhenua, proudly supported by NZ On Air. Learn more at www.coastaccessradio.org.nz

    15 min
  • 9 Episodes

About

The Social Link is a weekly youth-driven show from the Kāpiti Coast, bringing together real stories, honest kōrero and the voices shaping Aotearoa’s next generation. Hosted by Finn and Kai, each episode explores what young people are actually navigating, from personal journeys and pop-culture moments to community issues and local guests who don’t always get airtime elsewhere. Expect candid conversations, relatable experiences and a relaxed vibe that feels like hanging out with your mates. Broadcast weekly on Coast Access Radio 104.7FM and available on all major podcast platforms, The Social Link connects young voices across Aotearoa - one conversation at a time.

Information

  • Creator
    Finn & Kai
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    9
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © (C)Coast Access Radio
  • Show Website
    The Social Link