Between Two Beers Podcast

This week we’re re-releasing a classic episode with All Black legend Ali Williams, initially recorded in 2024. At the time of recording, Ali had recently launched Auckland FC with his wife Anna Mowbray, so we dive deep into his goals and vision for the team (much of which has come to fruition since). We also go into the best stories from across his rugby and All Blacks career, as well as an open c...

We’re back with another compilation of our favourite moments from the epic year that was 2025. This time, we’ve canvassed some highlights from our incredible guests across the realms of business, entertainment, and culture, including: Simon Barnett Jay Reeve Toni Street Greg Foran Bill Bailey Girls Get Off Al Brown Jared Savage Brent Impey Dr. Alia Bojilova Geoff Ross We hope you enjoy the recap a...

What a year! We’ve had the privilege of speaking to some of New Zealand’s best and brightest sporting stars in 2025, so we’re proud to present a compilation of some of our favourite moments from across the year, including: Steve Williams Ryan Fox Dame Noeline Taurua Ian Foster Marius van der Pol Sarah Walker Sean Fitzpatrick Gilbert Enoka Clayton McMillan Gordon Walker We hope you enjoy the recap,...

It’s the final Hambassadors episode of the year, and Seamus drops a bombshell. After keeping it quiet for nine months, Seamus reveals he’s had a baby, sharing what life has been like behind the scenes and how he managed to keep such a massive moment under wraps. The boys also take time to reflect on the year that’s been - the highs, the challenges, what they’ve learned, and how Hambassadors has gr...

This week we’re re-releasing one of our most powerful and memorable episodes of the year - a conversation that many of our new listeners may have missed when it first came out. Dr Alia Bojilova is the former Lead Psychologist of the New Zealand SAS, a United Nations peacekeeper, bestselling author of The Resilience Toolkit , and one of the most remarkable humans we’ve ever had on the show. In this...

It’s our last episode of ABO for 2025! Steve and Di look back on a defining year of podcasting and the lessons that will shape what comes next. From finding flow state and working as an introvert, to protecting creative energy, navigating pressure, and building a sustainable pace. Steve opens up about the personal and professional growth he’s experienced through the OMP business course from the Ic...

This week on Between Two Beers we speak with Carl Sheridan - a low-key legend whose story stopped us in our tracks. Carl is a performance coach, designer, rugby mentor at Te Awamutu College, and a dad from Pirongia who volunteers more than 25 hours a week to help the next generation of young men. He’s what we’d call a community hero - someone who shows up, gives back, and genuinely changes the liv...

In this reflective episode of Hambassadors, Steve and Seamus look back on where they were in 2022 living in different cities, unsure of the future, juggling day jobs - and compare it to where they are now, closing out 2024 with a full-time podcast business, a team, and a clearer sense of purpose. The conversation centres around their first ever coaching experience with Shaun Goldsbury, who helped...

Laura McGoldrick lives one of the busiest lives in New Zealand media - juggling motherhood, broadcasting, live sport, travel, and a calendar that barely leaves room to breathe. But behind the glamour, highlights and viral moments, Laura opens up about something most parents know all too well: the constant feeling of Mum Guilt. Laura shares the reality of parenting with Martin Guptill, raising thei...

Seamus and Di Foster sit down for a 1:1, reflecting on the highs, lows and lessons that shaped 2025. From business wins to personal growth, they unpack what actually moved the needle, and whether Seamus hit the goals he boldly set 12 months ago. They also look ahead to 2026: what they want to build, what they want to fix, and how they plan to keep evolving as accidental business owners navigating...

Russell Packer has lived one of the wildest arcs in rugby league - from a teenage prop playing men’s footy in Levin, to 100+ NRL games, prison, the threat of deportation, an MBA from one of the world’s top business schools, and a completely different life after footy. Russell opens up about the parts of his story most people don’t see - the demons, the damage, the work, and the daily battle to be...

In this episode of Hambassadors brought to you by Stark, Che lifts the lid on his surprise wedding - a secret ceremony disguised as a casual party. Some guests arrived late, one turned up straight from the golf course, and others missed the memo entirely. No suits. No first dance. Just speeches, chinos, and a whole lot of love. Elsewhere, Steve confesses to flooding a Queenstown hotel room with a...

Geoff Ross built one of New Zealand’s most iconic global brands - 42Below Vodka - then walked away at the top. Today, he’s leading a different kind of revolution: carbon-positive farming. From selling vodka to the world, to Trilogy Skincare, Ecoya, Moa, and pioneering sustainable agriculture at Lake Hawea Station, Geoff’s career spans some of New Zealand’s most successful and forward-thinking vent...

We started 2025 with a list of big goals… and quickly realised most of them were useless. In this episode, we break down why traditional goal-setting failed us, what happened when we focused on just two things, and how clarity, resilience, and self-awareness changed everything. We also talk about: – The importance of risk profiles & ambition – What “being in the arena” really looks like – Grow...

Three years since our first episode, Ryan Fox returns to the podcast - and a lot has changed over that period. Fox has been on an incredible run, but it didn’t all come easy - and behind the scenes there were serious challenges for his family. The perspective that came from loss, and the fine line between professional success and personal struggle, he shares what it really takes to compete on the...

Six years, hundreds of conversations, and one dodgy Six years, hundreds of conversations, and one dodgy Blue Yeti Microphone later - we’re celebrating Between Two Beers’ 6th birthday with a special Hambassadors episode! Steve and Che look back on the journey from a garage in Glenview to a full-time gig - revisiting the moments that shaped the show, from Eric Murray’s “BDE” to Ryan Fox’s office gol...

An absolute honour to spend an hour with the great Bill Bailey In this wide-ranging conversation, Bill opens up about friendship, grief, family, creativity, and what really matters after a lifetime on stage. It’s honest, warm, and full of the humour and curiosity that make him one of the world’s most loved comedians. This episode is brought to you by the TAB. Got a hunch? Download the new app toda...

In this episode of Accidental Business Owners, Che and Di sit down for an honest, vulnerable chat about weight loss, self-discipline, and self-acceptance - and how those themes spill into every part of life and business. From the pressure of public goals to the quiet guilt of slipping habits, this is a conversation about more than just food or fitness. It’s about control, compassion, and finding b...

Sam Spratt is one of New Zealand’s most successful and fearless jockeys. In this episode, Sam opens up about the brutal reality of life in the saddle — the crashes, the comebacks, and the constant risk that comes with chasing victory. She talks about her remarkable two-decade career at the top of NZ racing, the brain injury that nearly ended it all, and the mental fight to return to the sport she...

In this episode of Hambassadors, Che and Steven take you behind the scenes of Between Two Beers – but things don’t quite go to plan. We take you behind the scenes of a full-blown geography controversy when Che proudly welcomes a crowd in Ōtorohanga to “Waikato”. The silence that followed said it all. Along the way, the guys talk through: Bruce Holloway’s emotional recognition at the WaiBOP Footbal...

Brent Impey has shaped two of New Zealand’s most powerful industries - rugby and media. From negotiating a $777 million MediaWorks deal to steering NZ Rugby through the Silver Lake saga, Brent’s career has been defined by high-stakes leadership, big personalities, and even bigger decisions. In this wide-ranging conversation, he opens up about: How he saved NZ Rugby from financial collapse during C...

In this episode of Accidental Business Owners , Steve shares his experience from the Icehouse Owner Manager Programme — what he learned about leadership, the brutal honesty of 360 feedback, and how it’s changing the way he runs Between Two Beers . Di and Steve unpack courage, confidence, and what it means to grow a creative business sustainably — without burning out or losing the magic. This episo...

This week we’re re-sharing one of our favourite episodes ever, with Hayley Holt. Hayley has lived an incredible life – and there’s so much to learn at each chapter. One of NZ’s highest profile broadcasters is on the podcast this week! We find out what young Hayley was like, the path from dancer to snowboarder, her difficult relationship with booze, her TV career and her challenging road to motherh...

Go behind the scenes of the Stan Walker episode and inside the madness of a typical Hambassadors recording. This week, Steve and Che share: - What happened after Stan Walker’s interview (when he started singing in the studio!) - A night at the rugby packed with familiar faces (Taika, Foxy, Sharyn Casey, Brodie Kane & more) - Bree Tomasel’s wisdom on making decisions and starting messy - A few...

Stan Walker’s story is one of survival, transformation, and purpose. In this conversation, Stan opens up about the abuse and trauma of his childhood, the complicated relationship with his parents, and how those experiences shaped the man he is today. He reflects on the highs of fame after winning Australian Idol, the dark side of the music industry, and the battles he’s faced with public perceptio...