Between Two Beers Podcast

This week, we’re asking the BIG question: 👉 Is it time to rebrand Between Two Beers? What started as two mates in a garage drinking beers has grown into a full-time business — podcasts, speaking, storytelling, partnerships. But now we’re wondering: Is the beer in our name holding us back? Are sponsors avoiding us because of it? Would a new name unlock new opportunities — or kill everything we’ve...

Al Brown is one of New Zealand’s most beloved chefs — but behind the TV fame (Hunger for the Wild, Masterchef), award-winning restaurants (Logan Brown, Depot, Federal Deli, Best Ugly Bagels), and his role as a Kiwi food icon lies a story of adoption, perfectionism, reinvention and resilience. In this wide-ranging conversation, Al opens up about: Walking away from fine dining and Logan Brown Buildi...

In this episode of Hambassadors, we cover it all: parenting chaos, podcasting lessons, new beers, and one unforgettable message from Laura McGoldrick. Laura shares the powerful reminder that “one day you’ll put your child down for the very last time” - a truth about time, parenting guilt, and family that hit us both hard. But it’s not all serious… - Bon accidentally smashes Billy in the face durin...

Steve Gurney is one of the greatest multisport athletes New Zealand has ever produced - but this podcast is about so much more than racing. In this episode, Steve takes us far beyond the finish line. We explore: Why winning 9 Coast to Coast titles didn’t bring him peace The childhood trauma that lit his fire How a near-death illness nearly ended everything His struggles with depression and identit...

What’s really happening with Che & Di? In this Accidental Business Owners sit-down, we unpack “the incident,” the viral clip that hit over 250k views versus where we’re at 10 weeks down the track. Steve sets the scene, then Di breaks down why tough coaching landed, and Che explains the shift - speaking up, reducing cognitive load, and learning to say “no” without guilt. We get into perception...

Olympic BMX star Sarah Walker has lived through it all: the glory of an Olympic silver medal, the pain of breaking 18 bones, and the terrifying reality of a serious brain injury that changed her personality. In this episode of Between Two Beers , Sarah reveals: The mindset shift that turned fear into bravery. How she rebuilt her confidence after devastating injuries. What it really takes to compet...

After his first appearance on Between Two Beers , broadcaster Mark Stafford never expected what would happen next. Listeners reached out to share how his raw honesty about mental health struggles gave them strength - and in some cases, even helped save lives. In this special follow-up, Staffy joins us again to reflect on those messages, the impact his story has had, and what he’s learned about the...

Gilbert Enoka - the All Blacks’ long-time mental skills coach - shares the untold stories behind New Zealand rugby’s culture, resilience, and leadership. Across 23 years and 304 tests and 2 World Cup victories, Gilbert worked with coaches and players like Sir Graham Henry, Sir Steve Hansen, Ian Foster, and legends including Richie McCaw, Dan Carter, and Tana Umaga. In this episode, he opens up abo...

Steve has returned from Block 1 of the Icehouse Owner Manager Program with fresh clarity - and as promised, he’s letting us in on the secrets he’s discovered: growth, overwhelm, and the little decisions that change everything. In this episode: Why courageous conversations beat procrastination (eat the ugliest frog first) Culture > strategy (and how the Reflections team built culture remotely) S...

Award-winning investigative journalist Jared Savage has spent 15+ years on New Zealand’s crime frontlines - covering everything from the rise of meth and Mexican cartels, to patched gangs, political scandals, and the country’s biggest criminal trials. In this episode we go deep on Savage’s reporting - the brutal realities of the meth trade, how gangs built multi-million dollar drug empires, and th...

Simon Barnett’s episode is on track to be our biggest ever – but it almost didn’t come out. Simon was worried it was too self-indulgent. Since it aired though, the feedback has been incredible – for us, and for him. In this Hambassadors episode we talk about what’s happened since the release, the messages we’ve had, and how it’s landed. We also cover: Our five favourite songs of all time Seamus’ w...

Marc Ellis has lived a life worthy of a dozen chapters. From Scarfie hijinks at Otago University to becoming an All Black and Kiwi league international, he carved out a career across rugby and league with Otago, North Harbour, the Blues, Highlanders, Warriors and Kiwis. Off the field, Marc co-founded Charlie’s Juice, eventually selling it to Asahi for $129 million , and became one of New Zealand’s...

We’ve been putting this off for months… but in this episode of Accidental Business Owners, Di finally forces us to sit down and build the scoreboard we’ve been avoiding. What does that mean? It’s the unfiltered look at the numbers that really drive our business —-sales, downloads, social media, guest performance, coffees, proposals, even studio bookings. The levers that show if we’re actually grow...

In this deeply personal episode, Simon Barnett opens up about the love story he shared with his late wife Jodi, her courageous battle with brain cancer, and the life-changing lessons her loss has taught him. Simon talks about the early days of their relationship, the moment they received the devastating diagnosis, the realities of living with grief, and how his faith, family, and friends have help...

In this episode of Hambassadors from Between Two Beers, Seamus and Steve catch up on life, events, and a whole lot more – with a special guest appearance from Jay Reeve. From hanging out with All Blacks coach Ian Foster, to sharing our five favourite books, we cover it all. Jay opens up about a potential ADHD diagnosis, we dive into shocking men’s health statistics, and Seamus shares his own menta...

Viv Conway and Jo Cummins are the fearless founders of Girls Get Off. Join us for one of the most honest, hilarious, and insightful episodes of Between Two Beers yet. We unpack the challenges of building a sex-positive brand in New Zealand, why vibrators are still taboo, the orgasm gap, men’s egos in the bedroom, porn vs reality, and how a billboard prank led to 6,000 people visiting a fake dating...

In this episode of Accidental Business Owners, we reflect on the realities of running a growing business - the kind you don’t see on Instagram. From building a new podcast studio, navigating cashflow, and rethinking our business priorities… to a cancelled flight that derailed an entire strategy day – we unpack what happens when the pressure quietly builds up behind the scenes. Steve opens up about...

Jeremy Wells has one of the most fascinating careers in New Zealand media - and in this episode, we cover it all. From Eating Media Lunch to Seven Sharp , Havoc to the ACC , Jerry reflects on the wild ride that’s taken him from alternative TV icon to mainstream household name. We talk broadcasting pillars, radio antics, the price of opportunity, family, fame, and what the future holds. There’s lau...

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...