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The Montoyas

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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 with her roots 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.
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Episodes

Bring A Chicken Home

Tayla and Marcelo have their first TV appearance together on the Matty John’s show, leaving some viewers questioning Tayla’s authenticity?! Marriage advice from 1913 stirs a few open wounds, and twins Tiana & Milan are subjected to an outrageous claim by their great nonno.

Aug 13, 202555 min

Mamacita

IYKYK. Tayla finally goes to the doctor, the diagnosis is a joke. Marcelo invents a new love language and Tayla moves heaven and earth for a night out without the twins.

Aug 06, 202547 min

The birds and the bees

Marcelo gets quizzed on the latest TikTok lingo, it’s giving boomer vibes. We learn more about the move home to Sydney. Marcelo’s mum is a victim of island time, and surprise item is discovered by a minor.

Jul 30, 202545 min

The dangers of 1 ply toilet paper

Marcelos is recovering from neck surgery, giving man flu a run for its money. Tayla is exposed again for being a cheapskate, carrying on the Lombardi family legacy. Unfortunately a few front and back bums were harmed in the process.

Jul 23, 202547 min

We joined a cult...

This week it starts hot and heavy as Marcelo is disgusted by the way Tayla does the twins laundry, then Tayla shares a mathematical problem she's faced recently, and she might not be the only one here. Then the guys uncover that they'd joined a cult that many couples have entered unknowingly before ending up hearing the difference between men and women on a night out.

Jul 16, 202553 min

The dining table that nearly ended a marriage

This week Marc and Tayla relive the time they spent moving back into the in-laws' house for an extended period during the twins birth and share their learnings from the experience and there's a few, then we get to hear how MAFs was a huge hit in the Lombardi household before finally wrapping up with let's call it the furniture store fight.

Jul 09, 202549 min

Hey....WE'RE BACK!

We're finally back after a long hiatus so to make up for lost time Tayla and Marcelo go over the differences between NZ and Australia now they're back in Sydney (the answers may surprise or offend you). Tayla asks Marcelo if he's noticed some cosmetic work she's had which end in fireworks before finally going over Marcelo's love of social media as he learns about people making day in the life videos.

Jul 02, 202549 min

The twins are here & yes they're Girls!

This week Marc and Tayla share all on there journey to Australia and moving in with their parents, then we get to hear everything and I mean everything that went on in the birthing room and the lead up and finally finish with the announcement that the twins are definitely girls sorry Marcelo's mum you may of been wrong here. 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 ...

Dec 11, 202450 minSeason 1Ep. 20

The cameras always watching! And are NZ pies really Better?

Macelos starts of the show asking if Tayla will be a scrapbook mother for the twins, then Tayla spends the weekend with her parents and the security cameras are there so we can hear how it all went down and Tayla give's her honest opinions of the famous Kiwi mince and cheese pie and lets just say it's honest maybe too honest. 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...

Dec 04, 202440 minEp. 19

A Funeral Photoshoot? And does size matter... with Prawns

Tayla has a bone to pick with Marcelo as a debate on the size of prawns starts the episode off with a bang, then we find out how impatient Marcelo is when handed the admin for the team and how Sydney runs at such a different pace to Auckland before finally reliving a photoshoot that no one asked for. 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...

Nov 27, 202441 minSeason 1Ep. 18

The Darkside Of FB Marketplace

Tayla's Nono shows the family the best way to detour robbers , then a series off questions challenge Tayla to reconsider her actions moving forward as a twin mum, and finally the FB Market place nightmare begins as the time wasters take centre stage. 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 tha...

Nov 20, 202446 minSeason 1Ep. 17

Hands Off The Belly

Tay and Marc start hot today, with some hot opinions about the Kardashians, including some of the best (worst) impressions you've ever heard. Tayla then kicks it into high gear, ripping into Marcelo for trying to make people touch her pregnant belly when she is not ok with it. Marcelo then opens up with a vulnerable moment about drinking coffee, and somehow, they get back to toilet chat. About The Hosts: Tayla Montoya is an ex-cheerleader, and current radio producer for Jono and Ben on The Hits....

Nov 13, 202437 minSeason 1Ep. 16

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 ...

Nov 06, 202438 minSeason 1Ep. 15

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. M...

Oct 30, 202446 minSeason 1Ep. 14

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 ar...

Oct 23, 202438 minSeason 1Ep. 13

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 assi...

Oct 16, 202454 minSeason 1Ep. 12

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 li...

Oct 09, 202449 minSeason 1Ep. 11

*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. Info...

Oct 05, 202442 min

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...

Oct 02, 202450 minSeason 1Ep. 10

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 Ke...

Sep 25, 202440 minSeason 1Ep. 9

Sausage To The Rescue

This week Tayla is as sick as a dog, but Marc isn't the most supportive because he's just come back from holiday. The energy might be low, but the content is still hilarious, like when they both got caught out in the bathroom and Louie has to recue Tayla in an unexpected way and they finish with the time Tayla tried to keep up with Marcelo's mum on the drink. Follow the behind the scenes funny on TikTok and Instagram: @themontoyaspodcast Join in as The Montoya’s lift the curtain on the life and ...

Sep 18, 202434 minSeason 1Ep. 8

The Thrill Of A Petrol Light

This week we answer the biggest question yet - do Tayla and Marcelo talk to each other like this in real life? Listen in to find out. Tayla also reminisces on biggest game of Marc's career last year, when she kept a BIG secret from him, and they finish off debating the classic relationship argument - whose job is it to fill the car with petrol. 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...

Sep 11, 202442 minSeason 1Ep. 7

Where's My Puppy?

Tayla and Marcelo start off reflecting on the last Warriors games of the season, and Tayla's family broke some rules about what to wear to the game. They go into their engagement story, where Sue tried her best to hide the details but failed and Louis makes a big appearance at the end of the show in more ways than one. 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 assimilati...

Sep 04, 202446 minSeason 1Ep. 6

Wow, What A Time To Be Alive

This week Tayla gets excited after being recognised from the podcast while out at dinner, then she gets annoyed that Marcelo wouldn't let her take a selfie on the field after the last Warriors home game of 2024. Marc shares some memories for Father's Day and they get some marriage advice to share with the podcast listeners. 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 assim...

Aug 28, 202446 minSeason 1Ep. 5

Resting B***ch Face

This week Tayla explains how nervous she gets while watching Marcelo play, and it turns into a fight about which toilet she should use... They finally talk about how they first met, and Marcelo has a VERY hot take on cheerleaders. 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 cross...

Aug 21, 202442 minSeason 1Ep. 4

Disappointing Our Parents?

This week Tayla argues that although he didn't show it, Marcelo was more into the pregnancy photoshoot than him, Tayla explains why she is banned from given blood in Australia, and they work out whether Tayla would be allowed to hold the grand final trophy is Marcelo ever wins it. 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 ...

Aug 14, 202442 minSeason 1Ep. 3

The Elephant In The Room

Welcome to The Montoyas, your new favourite podcast. This week Tayla and Marcelo have some big, life changing, news. Tayla gets a surprise visit from her parents and get serious about what they've been through in the last year. 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 ...

Aug 07, 202445 minSeason 1Ep. 2

Caught In The Act

Welcome to the first episode of The Montoyas, your new favourite podcast. This week Tayla and Marcelo introduce themselves, talk about family, getting caught in a compromised position and then Tayla spills a big secret she's been keeping from Marc. 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...

Jul 31, 202439 minSeason 1Ep. 1

Welcome to The Montoyas (Trailer)

*LAUNCHING THURSDAY 01st AUGUST* 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 Kardash...

Jul 24, 20242 min
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