THE MARTIN SHOW

In this conversation, I sit down with lawyer and creator Rāhui Eruera Iruera as we explore topics around Māori identity, success and the importance of staying true to who you are despite where you are in the world. We discuss why Māori achievement needs to be normalised, how being Māori can influence the way you’re perceived, and why we should learn to navigate both Māori and Pākehā worlds. We als...

In this conversation, matchmaker Amy B joins me to unpack the modern dating crisis, why dating apps may be making it harder to find genuine connection, and why more men are choosing to opt out of dating altogether. We discuss whether men or women are struggling more in today’s dating market, whether finding love gets harder as we get older, and what it really takes to build meaningful relationship...

In this episode, I sit down with Seb Serrano, also known as 9-5er for an honest conversation about the 9–5. We talk about whether a conventional life is really a mundane one, why doing more isn’t always the answer, and why learning to rest can be an act of self-love. Seb also opens up about his own lost phase, what helped him come through the other side, male depression, his Chilean whakapapa, and...

In this episode, Daini Tuiqere opens up about rock bottom, fatherhood, and becoming the man he never had to look up to. We dive into how taking L’s taught him to stay calm in chaos, why he believes rock bottom can be a blessing, and what it means to “raise yourself” before becoming a dad. Daini shares his belief that a father can’t be half in, why being fully present matters, his experience of Sat...

In this conversation, Ethan opens up about growing up in Wairoa, being naturally shy, and the journey that took him from NIDA to seven years on one of Australia’s biggest TV shows, Home and Away . We talk about self-love vs self-care, learning to feel deserving of success, why we put people and achievements on a pedestal, and the importance of worrying less about what others think. Ethan also shar...

What happens when you begin to understand where you come from? In this episode of The Martin Show, I sit down with Tā moko artist Tristan Marler for a conversation about whakapapa (genealogy), self-worth, and how he found a deeper connection to te ao Māori through his art. We talk about Tristan’s own journey of reconnecting with te ao Māori, how that connection has enriched his life, and why he ch...

In this episode, I sit down with NZ actor Rueben Butler. We talk about the importance of having an open heart, why emotional intelligence is one of the hardest skills for men to develop, and how becoming a father can change the way we approach courage, challenge and responsibility. We also unpack the relationship between tuakana (big brother) and teina (little brother), our time working together i...

Today I sit down with filmmaker Tom Hern. Tom Hern is one of New Zealand’s leading filmmakers, but this conversation goes far beyond film. We explore sensitivity, healing, fatherhood, serving his mum through cancer, and why external success alone can never fill the void within. This is a conversation about purpose, love, and what it really means to become the man you’re meant to be. Follow us here...

Dave Letele is an entrepreneur, activist, and founder of BBM. In this conversation, we talk about the hidden cost of leadership, why people will always judge you for chasing something bigger, why so many Kiwis are afraid to admit they want money, and the lessons fatherhood has taught him. Dave also opens up about going from wanting to take his own life in 2014 to finding purpose, faith, and a miss...

Actor and musician Jordi Webber joins me for a conversation about ambition, creativity, identity, and what it really costs to pursue your dreams. We explore why some people hold onto their biggest dreams while others let them fade, the unseen realities of an artist’s life, and how chasing external validation can slowly disconnect you from yourself. Jordi also opens up about loneliness in his 30s,...

In this episode, I sit down with former prisoner and now entrepreneur Myles Gibbons. Myles shares the journey from spending time in jail to building a life as an entrepreneur and father. We talk about growing up around substance abuse, the harsh realities of prison, the illusion of the drug world, and the difficult beliefs he had to unlearn to become the man he is today. Myles opens up about how f...

In this episode of The Martin Show, Ariana Grant joins Zak Martin for a powerful conversation on modern relationships, emotional safety, self-awareness, and personal growth. We discuss why women often fall in love with a man’s potential, why many men struggle to fully open their hearts, and how anxiety can actually become one of your greatest teachers rather than something to avoid. Ariana also sh...

Most people aren’t lazy. They’re running unconscious patterns they’ve never stopped to question. In this conversation with human behaviour specialist Hayden Brown, we unpack self-sabotage, emotional mastery, purpose, relationships, pain, and why so many people lose themselves chasing external success. If you’ve ever felt stuck, lost, emotionally disconnected, or unsure why you keep repeating the s...

In this episode I sit down with creative artist Abeiku Eshun. He opens up about growing up between Africa and New Zealand, the silent pressure of being the eldest sibling, and how fear of being seen shaped his identity. From losing his playfulness to navigating masculinity and self-expression, this is a raw conversation about what it really takes to stop shrinking and start owning who you are. Thi...

Today I sit down with actor and entrepreneur Rihari Te Are. In this conversation, we break down how Richard discovered his purpose after 36 years, the moment it became clear, and that it’s not only about finding it, but also accepting it. Raised by his Kuia (grandmother), Rihari speaks on the foundation that shaped the man he is today, the power of a feedback loop, and the responsibility that come...

In this episode, I sit down with private chef and content creator Hercules Noble. Herc opens up about his early life of finding his passion for food and the great relationship he has with his dad. We talk about how “will it sourdough” appeared, is cooking a masculine or feminine skill and why he wants to show more of who he is through his YouTube channel. From building a global audience to finding...

Today I sit down with co founder of the largest performance car dealership company in New Zealand (RPM), Riz Eskerie. We dive into what it was like being a refugee from Kurdistan and the impact that had on him and his family. We discuss the negatives of success that nobody talks about, why he struggles to trust people now and ultimately the mindset him and his family have carried to build there em...

Today I sit down with Hollywood actor, proud husband & father Beulah Koale. We discuss his early life in South Auckland and how he contributes a lot of his success to that place. Beulah shares how his darkness became a driving force and why he now sees it as his superpower. We dive into the reality of what Hollywood is really like, but more importantly, the internal battles that come with being a...

Today I sit down with entrepreneur and proud father Willis Alatini. Willis opens up on the moments that shaped him — from how King’s College helped change the direction of his life, to navigating abandonment, relationships, and the weight of self-awareness. We dive into his ADHD diagnosis, the patterns it revealed, and why hitting rock bottom in 2025 became the turning point that forced real chang...

Today I sit down with entrepreneur and founder of ‘Sumthin Dumplin’ Shane Liu. Shane opens up about the dark side of ambition, why winning can be selfish, and the sacrifices that often come with building something meaningful. Shane also shares a powerful story about the moment he went blind and nearly died, and how that experience reshaped his relationship with pain, discipline, and purpose. This...

What if the thing people mock you for is actually your biggest advantage? In this episode I sit down with Nepia Takuira Mita — an actor, singer, and creator. We unpack the truth about New Zealand culture, identity, and why being called a “try hard” might be the best thing that ever happens to you. We dive into Nepia’s upbringing in a strict, military-style environment, how becoming a young father/...

Today I sit down with former onlyfans worker Cameron Harcourt. He opens up about the hidden side of OnlyFans — the money, the attention, and why it ultimately felt like he was selling his soul. We dive into: ​ Why he feels like he’s hesitating more as he’s gotten older ​ The regret of not taking risks when it matters most ​ His experience making money on OnlyFans — and the truth behind it ​ Addict...

Today I sit down with former Bellator fighter and mix martial artist Janay Harding. We dive into the realities of professional fighting, if she’s retired from the sport and what the term ‘Mana Wahine’ means to her. Janay opens up about stepping into her feminine energy, redefining strength, and what healthy masculinity truly looks like — especially in today’s world. If you’re interested in MMA and...

What does it really mean to fall in love as a man in the modern world? In this Valentines Day special, I sit down with former boxer TJ Comley. We discuss why the gentlemen is a dying breed, if men should "play the field" before settling down and why men should be seeking calmness and peace - not chaos and extremes. Fresh into marriage, TJ shares what meeting the love of his life has changed in him...

In today’s conversation, relationship coach Michael Murray breaks down the uncomfortable truths modern men are avoiding — and why those truths matter now more than ever. We explore why the individualistic lifestyle is weakening men, destroying relationships, and disconnecting us from purpose. Michael explains the laws of sexual energy, how lust hijacks masculine drive, and why uncontrolled desire...