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The last couple of months have been filled with questions, soul searching and long, sleepless nights as I navigate a new chapter of my life after I had too get surgery... There may be many who haven't had to experience this although I want to use the unknown that is soon to make itself known to help those about to face these challenges or are currently facing them and help ease the stress knowing...

Putting Australia's 4x4 scene on the global map... Taking over social media... Turning a hobby into a lifestyle... With The Kumeu 4x4 Expo this weekend I thought what better time to share with you this special episode... I had the chance to talk with the amazing human that James from Pirate Camp Co... What a chat this one is... James has brought a whole new audience to the 4x4 scene and whether it...

OUR FIRST LIVE PODCAST!!!... Every Tuesday and Thursday at 9pm NZST is 'Live Night' over on the HHT Tik Tok page... Last Thursday carried an undescriable energy, open chats, advice, real, vunerable questions... There was a huge family feel too it... My mind got thinking, why don't we carry this vibe into a real podcast - And with the approval of the HHT family, we did it! - So this podcast is a bi...

Over the last 5 years I have done 2 separate 24hr Walks for 2 seprate fundraisers, but they have both aligned to one thing - Mental Health. Earlier this year I made a promise that I would do 2 monthly podcasts and a 24hr for charities of my choice before January 2026, if a target was met - That target was met within 30 minutes... So a deal is a deal, and today I give you an update. Thank you to Th...

Scrolling through my gallery I found a clip from a few years ago when I was asked to make an appearance on a podcast... The sentence "It's Worth Fighting For" Struck home for a lot of people when I shared it... I wanted to dive into the mind of Younger Hendo and break do what I think he meant by what he said and if I still stand by it... Thank you to The Structural Shop, the place to go for all of...

Feels good to be back... I wanted the first podcast back to be with a mate who has helped me stay on my feet the last 18 months while I navigated the world... Sam and I talk about Men's Mental Health... Not just the month but how we can help break the stigma and the issue as a whole... and how you can still be a "Manly Man' while being open and vulnerable... Always remember there is help 24/7… Cal...

Would you look at that!... Guess who is back, but this time it's different. A deal was made and the criteria was met... There is so much I want to talk about... So here is 20 minutes of that and I will save the rest for the next episode... Thank you to The Structural Shop, the place to go for all of your 4x4 repairs and needs, and also to Lucas Creek NZ the one stop shop for all over your overland...

Rich "The Madness Farrell" joins us as the first guest of 2024! From injury recovery, to MMA, to competing on the big stage at the Offical Strong Man competition in the Untied States of America.. Rich allows us to dive into his personal life from the early years to now... Although Rich has gained many tiltes and added many trophies to his cabnet these aren't what he is most proud of, and what he i...

Ever wondered what it's like to be an iconic figure in the radio industry? Meet Roger Farrelly, the godfather of New Zealand radio, who takes us on an enlightening journey through his three-decade-long career. Starting with his humble beginnings at a small radio station, Coastline FM, in 1991, To hosting the morning show on NZ biggest radio station, Roger shares his experiences and insights into t...

Today On HHT we are joined by Will Fleming, A pioneer in the New Zealand Podcast world, Will has been doing podcasting for over a decade now. From "Please Blow My Mind" To "A Beacon Of Hope" Will has adventured many avenues down the entertainment industry of NZ, and comes with a lot of knowledge and stories. Amongst being a Podcasting Pioneer Will runs his own recording studio "Campfire Studios",...

Joining us today is 2x KING IN THE RING champ, the next best thing since Kiwi Dip and soon to be bigger and better than Connor McGregor as his works his way to the big stage of the UFC, Navajo Stirling. Born in Upper Hut, Wellington, Navajo found himself searching for more as he got tired and frustrated of playing roles to help excel others... Then he found the art of kickboxing which was ironic a...

Joining us today is Harry Sander AKA Phils Marathon!!. Harry sits down and talks to us about how he is beating life one step at a time, how after an intense chapter of his life he is ticking boxes of tasks he didn't even think he'd be writing down, from running marathons, to being an ambassador for Asics... Harry is making waves. He also joins us ahead of his big event taking place on July 1st, Wh...

We're thrilled to have the incredible Claudia Bunge, Women's football superstar and just and amazing person, join us on Hendo's Hot Topics this week! You won't want to miss her fascinating insights on her journey to becoming an icon in the sport, her experiences in Australia, and why she ultimately chose football. Beyond the field, we explore life balance, learning from mistakes, and staying motiv...

Join us on Hendo'sHotTopics as we chat with Sean and Brad from Weekend Warriors 4x4 about their incredible journey from starting their page to now, how a passion has turned into a way of life. As we shift gears, Sean and Brad from Weekend Warriors 4x4 reveal the process behind building and modifying their off-road vehicles and investing significant time and money into creating their dream trucks....

In this episode, we had an incredible conversation with Jackie Ching, or as you might know him, JackieDasian. We talked about his recent trip to Thailand, where he was training in intense Muay Thai sessions. Listen in as Jackie shares how surprised he was by the intensity of the training and the dedication of the Thai coaches who pushed him to his limits. We also explored Jackie's journey from mak...

Join us on this episode as we journey through the life experiences of our guest, James Usher. From battling alopecia and self-doubt, to becoming a provisional psychologist. Learn from Jame's strategies for maintaining energy, including early mornings, exercise, and meditation, and explore how empathy and separating personal experiences from professional scenarios are critical.

I recently sat down and had the pleasure of chatting with Ava-Lee Jericevich, an inspiring female athlete and rising rugby player, who shared her incredible journey through the world of sports. From playing Harbour Rugby FPC and winning the North Harbour tournament to being selected for the under-18 Warriors 7s team for World School 7s, Ava's story is nothing short of remarkable. As a young woman,...

How do you stay afloat when life hits you with its toughest moments? Join us as we welcome our incredible guest, PIO TEREI... If you don't recognise him, ARE YOU even a true kiwi?? Pio Terei has brought laughs and smiles to many homes and families throughout his career. I was fortunate enough to catch up with him while at the 4x4 Expo, April 2023. Pio talks us through his jounrey of loss, grief an...

To those who have been there since 2020... thank you.. you have been through it all!!! To those who are new to the HHT family.. thank you for the motivation, inspiration and hunger to push closer to the goals and recharge the values that are the foundation of HHT!!!... Thank you

Todays guest is someone who doesn't really need an introduction. He is a legend and very respected in the New Zealand Surf Life Saving community, faster than Usain Bolt, can crack a joke quicker than Kevin Hart and is a heck of a person behind the microphone.. It is Kylan Dray. Kylan has had a huge journey of growth throughout his life and today he let's us in on what that looked like

YOU asked and today I answer !! I posted on the HHT socials a week ago and ask for you to have your say! and TODAY for your daily dose of goodness we have a Q&A! ! A big shout out to the team at Hargreaves Street Studios for allowing me to use their space !! Please don't forget to FOLLOW the podcast, leave a RATING , and some FEEDBACK !!! It helps more than you know!

What an episode we have for you TODAY!!! HendosHotTopics is joined by Mankind Apparel CEO, Kyle Stephenson. Kyle is the genius and amazing person behind Mankind Apparel. Kyle has had a heck of a journey, a jounrney in which he has lost EVERYTHING!!!. He has gone beyond points where many would have given up and has found a way to stay on his two feet... Kyle is an inspiration to many, no matter you...

FIRST EPISODE OF 2023!! WE ARE BACK AND FEELING GOOOOOOOOOD... For Episode 1 I want to talk to you about a topic I ran into and fell into the rabbit hole of... The other day I ran into body dysmorphia whilst at the gym.. I want to talk to you about how you can feel good with how you look especailly if you are actively in the porcess of changing the way you look by taking care of your health. We ha...

WELCOME BACK TO 2023!! Over the weekend I caught up backstage with Ocean Alley Guitarist, Mitch Galbraith. Our first ever guest on the podcast to return twice I had a small chat with Mitch during their busy summer over in NZ. Speights Or Waikato? How do they keep up the originality of their music? Go to karaoke song on a night out? How do they get over the home sickness when away for long periods...

For Our LAST EPISODE of 2022 we have the amazing and talented netballer Karin Burger. For episode 68 we talk to Karin about how her trip to New Zealand at the age of 18 impacted her, how it made her stronger and helped her drive hard for those goals. We discuss the importance of balance, what it looks like, feels like and when the most crucial times of balance are needed. How Karin got over the hu...