Pats chats to his lifelong friend Willie Poching about his journey from Club rugby in New Zealand, to the NZ Warriors, NRL, Toa Samoa and finally to the UK where he become a star player in the UK Super League and eventually a Head coach at Wakefield. A real life Hero journey, a timeless story structure which follows a protagonist on an unforeseen quest, where they face challenges, gain insights, and return home transformed. Thank you for your time USO so proud of what you have achieved and the p...
Dec 07, 2023•1 hr 5 min
Namulauulu Alama Ieremia is a New Zealand rugby union coach and former international player for Western Samoa and New Zealand. Alama sits down and has a chat to Pat about life and rugby. Ieremia was born in Sinamoga, a suburb of Apia, Samoa. He was educated in Samoa at Addington Primary School in Christchurch, New Zealand and later at Samoa College. He returned to New Zealand in 1991 to study Geography at Victoria University, where he began playing rugby.
Sep 23, 2023•1 hr 4 min
Not all New Zealand/Pacific hero's wear Black jerseys, like our guest on Peter Leilua who works behind the curtain, inspiring and helping those in our community who need help and some guidance. An awesome conversation with a man willing to give up everything to make a difference deep within our communities, in todays environment where we are finding our leaders dishonest and corrupt...its good to see some in our community leading the righteous path of goodwill and good intent. Thank you Sir for ...
Sep 23, 2023•36 min
Seumanutafa AP McCarthy of the Pacific Lockdown Support for Teens Podcast joins Pat to chat about life,Hollywood and the up coming local Elections when your votes need to be in by the 8th of October. An awesome conversation with a kindred soul doing amazing things in our Pacific community. Facebook/-Pacific Lockdown Support for Teens Policy.NZ/2020 Vote.NZ...
Sep 17, 2023•47 min
Papali'i Fuiavailili Ala'ilima sits down with Jack to share his message and promote an upcoming Talanoa. Papali'i is a strong Christian, co-host of the hard hitting talk show Talanoa Sa'o and pro-life advocate. It's not Political, it's Biblical! 14th August 2022 6-8pm Living Stones Church 7-9 Mahunga Drive Mangere Bridge
Aug 13, 2022•34 min
Tino Jnr-Angela Poluleuligaga joins Pat and Jack to talk about rugby and life after playing. Another fascinating conversation with a Pacific community influencer and leader.
Jul 03, 2022•44 min
Jack and Pat are joined by basketball coach and mentor Josiah Maama. An awesome conversation with an articulate, knowledgeable, humble influencer in our Pacific community.
Jun 20, 2022•47 min
Pat is joined by Sir Bryan to have chat about rugby, family, The famous 1975 Eden Park Water test against Scotland, hard trainings ,Moana Pasifika, Ponsonby Rugby and much more. An amazing conversation with an inspirational leader in our community so good we had to make it in two parts. Here is part 2. Sir Tuifa’asisina Bryan George Williams KNZM MBE (born 3 October 1950) is a former New Zealand rugby union footballer All Black and former coach of the Samoan national rugby team....
May 25, 2022•26 min
Pat is joined by Sir Bryan to have chat about rugby, family, school, South Africa in the early 70s and life. An amazing conversation with an inspirational leader in our community so good we had to make it in two parts.Here is part one. Sir Tuifa’asisina Bryan George Williams KNZM MBE (born 3 October 1950) is a former New Zealand rugby union footballer All Black and former coach of the Samoan national rugby team.
May 23, 2022•28 min•Season 1Ep. 51
50 Episodes, 600K+ views, 45 amazing guest, 46 hours of awesome conversation. Thank you for listening and watching, appreciate the support and love from our community. All love No hate! https://www.facebook.com/DenrickProductions/videos/515416163585540
May 11, 2022•32 min
Jack and Pat are joined by 2 x Gallaher Shield (Auckland Premier Rugby) winning Ponsonby Rugby Club Premier Coach Pete Leulusoo . A fascinating conversation with a man of many talents and interests.
Apr 24, 2022•51 min
Jack and Pat are joined by the multi talented Michel Mulipola, an influential Pacific Artist and Professional NZ/Samoan Wrestler. An awesome conversation with an unique and fascinating individual, who states its ok to be different, use those differences and make a living from them.
Sep 22, 2021•52 min
In this episode Rua Puia talks about the devastating effects of losing a loved one to suicide and how it tore a community and his family apart with grief and sadness. In 1994 Rua's brother Darryl committed suicide in the back yard of his family home, Rua was the one to find him. Rua also talks about dealing his battles with leukaemia and depression.
Aug 30, 2021•54 min
Jack and pat are joined by Uelese Mua a head chef at one of Auckland's Top Bar and Restaurants Euro Bar. Uelese talks about his journey to becoming a Chef, his time in France and much much more.
Aug 06, 2021•39 min
Jack and Pat catch up with Joe Faga a Pacific multimedia guru. We have a chat about Joe's past jobs working for the government his experience in media and the influence he had on Pat as a Photographer.
Jun 29, 2021•42 min
Jack joins the team at Talanoa Sa'o (Straight Talk) with Leao Tildsley, Fuiavailili Ala'ilima & Elliot Ikilei. A fascinating conversation discussing s27 (cultural) reports, white privilege and much more. Talanoa Sa'o can be seen on APNA Channel 36 on Freeview TV Thursdays NZST 7 pm. Or watch at: https://www.facebook.com/watch/103933925071104/258692678968757/
Jun 04, 2021•35 min
Jack and Pat this time host Isaiah Kalava and Camz Schuster from Back of the 135 Podcast; a popular and informative podcast based out of Ranui, West Auckland and, part of a powerful network of podcasts from the Weswes Network. These 13 podcasts also capture conversations with inspiring and influential Māori and Pacific people. A true 'long' conversation touching on cultural identity, 'cancel culture' and definitely the first of many collaborations. Make sure to check out the boys on the below li...
May 30, 2021•51 min
Jack and Pat are joined by the multi-talented TJ Taotua who is an Auckland based singer-songwriter and guitarist. His music is classified as R'n'B, Soul, Jazz fusion and gospel music TJ Taotua has been singing for 18 years, we cover his early life in Porirua, working with Sir Michael Jones and playing alongside the great Jerry Collins. Another fascinating conversation with someone in our community making a difference, and the man was kind enough to finish the episode with a song.
May 13, 2021•53 min
Jack and Pat are joined by Leao Tildsley and Elliot Ikilei from Talanoa Sa'o - a Christain, conversation talk show on the APNA Network, Freeview Channel 36. A critical conversation covering how Critical Race Theory, Gender Theory and the COVID Vaccine is affecting us all in New Zealand today. Be sure to read the following documents to understand how these topics are being used in the New Zealand Education System right now: https://www.education.govt.nz/our-work/overall-strategies-and-policies/te...
Apr 26, 2021•58 min
Jack and Pat are joined by Tony Farr the National Sales Manager at Sanitarium NZ. Tony talks about the corporate world and being able to survive in it as a Samoan/Chinese person. We cover racism in the workplace, Sonny Bill Williams retirement, the Samoan Elections, Moana Pasifika and much much more.
Apr 18, 2021•43 min
Jack and Pat are joined by the lead singer of the hugely successful NZ Tongan Reggae band Three Houses Down. Charlie covers the origins of the band, his talented son making waves worldwide; General Fiyah, what it's like to perform in front of 120,000 fans, The Rock Dwayne Johnson, Charlie's dad and much much more. Follow Charlie and Three Houses Down on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/threehousesdown/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/charliepomee/?hl=en We do not own the rights to the song at...
Apr 02, 2021•1 hr 8 min
Pat and Jack join Cam and Ice from the Back of the 135 Podcast for an awesome conversation about current events movies and a full range of topics of interest to the four horsemen of NZ Pacific podcasts. Back of the 135 Podcast is a popular and informative podcast based out of Ranui, West Auckland and, part of a powerful network of podcasts from the Weswes Network. These 13 podcasts also capture conversations with inspiring and influential Māori and Pacific people. A true 'long' conversation touc...
Mar 27, 2021•3 hr 7 min
Jack and Pat are joined by the multi-talented Ramsey Tomokino who talks about his journey as the head coach for Manu Sina. His coaching journey with Auckland Club Suburbs, MAGs and much more. Another fascinating conversation with someone trying to make a difference in our community and abroad.
Mar 27, 2021•32 min
In the first Podcast for 2021, Pat and Jack discuss some current events and what has been happening around the world and at home.
Mar 04, 2021•28 min
In this catch-up episode, Pat is joined by Paepaetele Geoff Muliaga Brown who after talking about his Covid-19 journey relives his time with the Toa Samoa Rugby League team. See #22 for the first part of this insightful conversation.
Feb 20, 2021•16 min
Jack joins Camz Schuster a fellow podcaster on the Back of the 135 Podcast; a popular and informative podcast based out of Ranui, West Auckland and, part of a powerful network of podcasts from the Weswes Network. These 13 podcasts also capture conversations with inspiring and influential Māori and Pacific people. A true 'long' conversation touching on cultural identity, 'cancel culture' and definitely the first of many collaborations. Make sure to check them out at: WEBSITE: https://www.weswesne...
Dec 22, 2020•2 hr 14 min
Jack and Pat are joined by the creator of the U21s Championship competition Tony Lafotanoa, we discuss why he came up with the idea and how. When the crisis of Covid gripped the world early in 2020 it did 2 things....1. Force Change and 2. Create Opportunity!
Dec 01, 2020•37 min
Jack and Pat are joined by Professional boxer, ex Kiwi and ex Auckland Warrior legend Monty Betham. We talk about his journey to the Warriors his challenges on the way, his post-playing career and much much more.
Nov 21, 2020•47 min
Jack and Pat are joined by the young and powerful NRL star who became a professional athlete straight out of school. We discuss the Mt Albert Grammar 1st XV, The Auckland Warriors and much much more. Another awesome conversation with an awesome young man and athlete.
Oct 31, 2020•36 min
Jack and Pat are joined by Carl Kennerly a Policeman/ex Swat Team member in Washington State US. Another fascinating chat with a USO who made his home in America and became a career policeman. We talk about how he became a cop, life in America and the current crazy world we are living in. An awesome insightful conversation with someone in the middle of a chaotic country during chaotic times.
Oct 03, 2020•40 min
