Between Two Beers Podcast

In this episode of Hambassadors, we unpack a pretty intense couple of weeks - from advisory calls and missed flights to tears, burnout, and some much-needed honesty. Steve shares what led to a moment of reflection that caught even him off guard, and we talk about what it’s like to keep the podcast and business going when life feels full-on. Also in the mix: Our Christchurch trip and emotional brea...

Dr Timoti Te Moke's story is one of the most powerful we've ever shared. He was raised in violence, survived years in boys' homes and prisons, and spent his youth deep in gang life. At one point, he was known as “the Jake the Muss of South Auckland.” But Timoti didn’t just escape the cycle—he transformed his life. Today, he holds a PhD, lectures on Māori health, and is helping break the very syste...

In this listener-fueled Q&A episode, Seamus and Steve are joined by Di to tackle the biggest questions around business growth, personal development, coaching breakthroughs, and how to define success when the rules keep changing. You'll hear about the real-time coaching moment that changed everything, why Steve cried in a café (again), and the difference between a mentor and a coach that everyo...

He’s been a member of the NZSAS – New Zealand’s elite special forces unit - and is now an America’s Cup-winning grinder with Emirates Team New Zealand. In this episode we talk about what it takes to pass SAS selection, his insane physical feats (including breaking NZ’s 500m indoor rowing record), how he emailed his way into Team New Zealand, what it’s like grinding in the cyclor cockpit, the press...

In this episode of Hambassadors, we reveal the stories that didn’t make the final cut of our chat with Jay Reeve - and why. We also dive into some spicy listener questions, including: – The biggest lies we’ve told on the podcast – Guests we’ve disagreed with – Our most cringeworthy podcast moments – And… a surprising discussion on female pleasure Watch or listen to Hambassadors wherever you get po...

Dame Noeline Taurua is one of New Zealand’s most successful and respected coaches — and one of the most compelling minds in high performance sport. In this raw and revealing episode, Noeline opens up about her journey from a childhood shaped by violence, to leading the Silver Ferns to World Cup glory just eight months after taking the job. We talk about the pressures of elite coaching, the spiritu...

In this 1:1 episode, Steve sits down with Di Foster for a raw, honest conversation about the busy trap so many business owners fall into — and how to escape it. They unpack: The art of saying no without guilt How to reclaim your time and energy Why "busyness" is often just bullshit The fear of letting go – and what happens when you finally do Imposter syndrome, and backing yourself Di’s personal g...

Jay Reeve opens up about the behind-the-scenes magic of Jay & Dunc , the wild ride of building Pals into one of NZ’s most beloved drinks brands, and the personal battles that shaped him — including IVF, fatherhood, and what real male friendship looks like in 2025. This episode is brought to you by the TAB. Got a hunch? Download the new app today and get your bet on. Hosted on Acast. See acast....

This week on Hambassadors, we react to an unexpected Leigh Hart clip where he rates our show(!), sparking a trip down memory lane to their 2020 lockdown episode - complete with tales of divorce, DIY TV, and late-night chaos. We also dive into: - The Golden Era of New Zealand television – has anything topped SportsCafe, Back of the Y, or Eating Media Lunch? - The top “icks” giving women the ick in...

In this episode, we sit down with one of New Zealand’s most quietly influential tech investors and founders: Rowan Simpson . As employee #3 at TradeMe and an early investor in Xero, Rowan helped build two of NZ’s biggest startup success stories. But his story goes far deeper than money. He shares how he went from near-bankruptcy to the $750M TradeMe exit, his role in backing Kiwi founders, his phi...

In this special Accidental Business Owners episode, we mark our first year of going full-time on Between Two Beers - and one year if working with Di. We tackle: - The frenetic pace of building your own business (📅 slave to Google Calendar) - Why everything takes longer than expected—and how to build in buffer - The power of saying “no” to protect your time, energy, and brand - Unlocking growth: t...

Robyn Malcolm is a national treasure. From Outrageous Fortune to After the Party, this is Robyn like you’ve never seen her. She talks going sober, acting alongside Antony Starr, solo parenting through stardom, the power of older women on screen, her sons’ hilarious texts, and why she’s not holding back on the current Government. This episode is brought to you by the TAB. Got a hunch? Download the...

In this episode of Hambassadors we go behind the scenes of our recent podcast with Ian Foster, unpacking the making of the blockbuster interview — what went into it, what surprised us, and why it might be our best work yet. We share a few unseen moments, voice messages from listeners, and wildly mixed YouTube feedback — from teary-eyed praise to brutal radio-sport-style takedowns.  There's in...

Ian Foster is speaking up. In his first full interview since stepping down as All Blacks head coach, Foster sits down to share the raw, unfiltered story of one of the most dramatic periods in New Zealand rugby history. He opens up about the media pile-on, the near-sacking after the Ireland series, the pressure-cooker Ellis Park test that saved his job, and the growing tension with NZ Rugby as Scot...

What does it really feel like to run your own business? In this special listener Q&A episode of Accidental Business Owners, Steve, Seamus, and business coach Di Foster answer your questions. We talk about the moment we left our 9-to-5s, what it means to truly “back yourself,” how to avoid getting wiped out by tax, and why many small business owners are unknowingly sabotaging their goals. There...

This week on Between Two Beers, we talk to David Downs. This episode is a little bit different as it was filmed in front of a live audience at The Icehouse. There's about 150 in the room, and David is the perfect guest for our first ever recorded live pod. David is a former comedian, he's a business owner. He's the CEO of New Zealand Story and the chairman of the Ice House with a ridiculous busine...

In this episode of Hambassadors, Seamus and Steve take you behind the curtain of Between Two Beers — talking honestly about recent viral clips, social media blowback, creative risk-taking, and being called out on-air. They share their unfiltered reactions to the Run It Straight controversy and Dan Hooker’s backyard scraps, reflect on a confronting coaching moment, and even get real about sleeping...

Mel Bracewell is one of New Zealand’s funniest comedy exports — and in this episode of Between Two Beers, she opens up in a way you’ve never seen before. We dive into her rise from internet cult figure to TV star, the pressure of performing in Australia vs NZ, and the mental health journey that’s shaped her along the way. From swearing in front of the Australian Prime Minister, to her viral Seven...

This episode of Accidental Business Owners gets raw and real. Recorded the day after a high-stakes advisory meeting, coach Di confronts Seamus with some brutal feedback. We unpack the cost of silence in leadership, why personal brand is your business insurance policy, and the real reasons so many founders burn out. Whether you're an accidental entrepreneur or an intentional one, this episode will...

This week o we’re re-releasing one of our favourite episodes with Sir Wayne Smith. Smithy is one of the most respected and accomplished figures in New Zealand Rugby history – an absolute legend of the game. He was a 17-cap All Black who went on to win three World Cups - two as All Blacks assistant coach, and one with the Black Ferns. He’s also been the All Blacks coach, won four Super Rugby t...

On this week’s Hambassadors, we unpack Seamus' controversial sick day, Steven’s scooter dash to Ignite 25, and why he still doesn’t understand how sound works. We also get into the viral 1 gorilla vs 100 Kiwis meme, a kids’ football blowout that sparked an ethics debate, and behind the scenes of our Reflections webinar and business journey. Plus: a car giveaway prank gone wrong, political backlash...

This week on Between Two Beers we talk to Phillip Mills! Phillip is the founder and Executive director of Les MIlls international - and one of NZ's most successful businessmen. Some people might think Les Mills is a few gyms in New Zealand… but they would be badly mistaken. Les Mills has become a global operation, boasting partnerships with over 20,000 gyms and a presence in over 100 countries. Th...

Hey team, welcome to the latest episode of Accidental Business Owners. The premise of the show is that last year Seamus and I became fulltime business owners. We left our 9-5s to go all in on the podcast - and the other businesses we built off the back of it – and thought it would be interesting to document our journey. Last year we also started working with a business and mindset coach Di Foster,...

This week's guest is Dr Paul Wood – speaker, author, psychologist… and a man who spent 11 years in prison for murder. Paul opens up about the defining moments of his life: the crime that changed everything, what prison was really like, how he transformed behind bars, and how he became the first person in NZ to earn a PhD while incarcerated. We cover the brutal realities of prison life, the mental...

On this week's Hambassadors we discuss what it means to be a man in Modern New Zealand, if Auckland is still 'the place to be' - and has TikTok cooked our attention spans? We also discuss behind the scenes of our Reflections business, Seamus and Di's heated moments in Accidental Business Owners and so much more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.