The Boggcast NZ

Alicia Mabey is a health, wellness and fitness coach, mum of five, and the founder of Motivating Me. After starting out as a secondary school PE, Health and Science teacher, Alicia moved into group fitness, personal training, and later became a Director of Sport before accidentally launching what would become Motivating Me during lockdown in 2020. What began as free online workouts and wellness ti...

Manu Vatuvei is a New Zealand sporting legend, best known as “The Beast” from his iconic career with the Warriors and the Kiwis. He is the Warriors’ all-time leading try scorer, a Dancing with the Stars NZ winner, boxer, father, and someone whose journey is a powerful story of resilience, redemption, and hope. In this podcast we talked about: His recent return to the boxing ring The hard work of b...

Kate Laidler is a New Zealand actor and a 2024 graduate of The Actors’ Program. Her most recent work includes the upcoming Netflix series East of Eden . She also appeared in the feature film The Sender as Frankie, as well as the short films Origami , In Her Steps , How We Say Goodbye , and The Siren — a project she both wrote and performed in. In this podcast, we talked about: What inspired her ac...

Mike Edward is a New Zealand actor, dancer, and co-founder of Dust Palace, Aotearoa’s leading circus theatre company. He has appeared in a wide range of productions, including Power Rangers , Spartacus , Wrecking Crew , Ladies Night , and, most notably, his iconic recurring role as Zac Smith on Shortland Street . In this podcast, we talked about: His experiences as an actor in New Zealand, and how...

Hannah Koumakis is a New Zealand entrepreneur, creator, and community-builder who has founded a range of projects under the “Dear” brand, including Dear The Series, Dear Brides, and Dear Community. Through her work, Hannah has created spaces that encourage authentic connection, personal growth, and meaningful conversation, especially for women across New Zealand. In this podcast, we talked about:...

Todd Herzog is best known as the winner of Survivor: China (Season 15), widely regarded as one of the greatest strategic games in the show’s history. His sharp social awareness, calculated alliances, and iconic Final Tribal Council performance helped him outmanoeuvre a strong cast and secure the million-dollar prize. Today, he also runs Todd’s Pop Shop, where he designs and sells custom-made, Funk...

Lance Hohaia is a former professional rugby league player who enjoyed a remarkable career across both the NRL and Super League. A versatile and skilful playmaker, Lance spent the majority of his career with the New Zealand Warriors, where he became known for his toughness, leadership, and ability to step into multiple positions across the backline and spine. He also represented New Zealand on the...

Schalk Bezuidenhout is one of South Africa’s most loved comedians, known for his rapid-fire wit, infectious energy, and uniquely Afrikaans perspective on life. Growing up in Kempton Park, Johannesburg, Schalk has turned his background, culture, and sharp observations into a comedy career that has taken him around the world. He has been seen on Netflix and Comedy Central, supported Trevor Noah on t...

Karin Burger is a New Zealand netballer and Silver Fern, widely regarded as one of the premier defenders in the modern game. She was part of the squad that won gold at the 2019 Netball World Cup, and also captained the Silver Ferns during the 2025 Constellation Cup and Great Britain tour. In this podcast, we talked about: Moving to New Zealand at 18 from South Africa, and how she had to work hard...

Sam Smith is a New Zealand comedian, bestselling author, and winner of Season 1 of The Traitors NZ . He is the head writer for the popular New Zealand show 7 Days , and has authored a range of children’s books, including the popular Snake Bought Cake and the Miles and Jones graphic novel series. In this podcast, we talked about: Sam’s journey into comedy, including watching Rowan Atkinson tapes Th...

Utah is an international wrestler, marketing professional, and entrepreneur. He has represented New Zealand and Tonga in wrestling, and is the first Tongan international to compete at the World Wrestling Championships. He works in marketing and communications for Golf New Zealand, and you may have seen him recently on the popular TV show The Traitors NZ . - In this podcast we talk about: The journ...

For our 100th episode, we were honoured to be joined by two-time Survivor player Stephen Fishbach. Stephen is one of the most popular players in the history of Survivor , finishing as the runner-up in Season 18 ( Tocantins ) before returning for Second Chance in Season 31. He is also a podcaster and a newly published author. In this podcast we talked about: • The launch of his debut novel, Escape!...

Chris is a podcaster, radio presenter, and broadcaster known for his work on shows such as The Crowd Goes Wild and A Game of 2 Halves . He is perhaps best recognised as one of the three “Fellas” on Radio Hauraki’s afternoon Big Show . He’s also a co-host on several popular NZ podcasts, including the Mad Monday podcast and the Extremely Casual Gamers Podcast . — In this podcast, we talked about: •...

Ivan Beets is the frontman for the NZ band Wash. He is known for his raw, emotive vocals and deeply introspective lyrics. Wash has played everywhere from intimate indie venues to packed festival crowds, sharing the stage with some of the biggest names in Aotearoa’s rock scene. The band have recently reunited at the most recent Festival One, and have more on the horizon. - In this podcast we talked...

Rebekah Randell is a New Zealand actress, best known for her portrayal of ‘Dawn Robinson’ on Shortland Street, where she quickly became a fan favorite with her vibrant energy and heartfelt performances. - In this podcast we talked about: Growing up in Whangamata, and the advantages of living in a small town Bringing joy and good laughs to set as an actress Becoming a mum and how differently she se...

Colin Munro is South African-New Zealand cricketer who is known for his explosive batting, setting multiple records in the T20 format. He has represented the Black Caps internationally and made his mark across global T20 leagues, including stints in the IPL, BBL, and CPL. - In this podcast we talked about: The joys of BackYard Cricket, and the intricate home grown rules we all had Playing alongsid...

Jordie Hansen is best known for his popular gameplay on Australian Survivor Blood Vs Water, and returning again for Heroes Vs Villains, earning himself the nickname “The Joker”. He currently hosts the show “Jordie, Sam & Ted's Adventures” with his Partner Sam, and is also a co-host on the newest podcast “The 2 Galahs” alongside Mattsy. - In this podcast we dived into: Starting our respective p...

Ray O'Leary is a prominent New Zealand comedian known for his unique blend of observational humor and sharp wit. He gained widespread recognition as a finalist in the New Zealand Comedy Festival's "Best Newcomer" award and has appeared on popular TV shows like "7 Days" and "Taskmaster NZ”. - In this podcast we talked about: His journey into comedy, and some of his comedic inspirations  Finding you...

Oscar Navarro is a Christian speaker and leader, widely recognized for his work with Living Waters , a ministry dedicated to equipping Christians to share their faith. He appears on the “Way of The Master” tv show, and is a co-host on the Living Waters Podcast alongside Mark Spence, Ray Comfort and E.Z. (Emeal Zwayne). - In this podcast we talked about: How to share your faith with others His jour...

Dan is a film tutor, miniature painter and Storyteller/Dungeon Master for Questbook. He is vastly experienced in the realms of tabletop games such as Dungeons and Dragons, and is highly sought after to run events in New Zealand. - In this podcast we talked about: Making the move from Brazil to New Zealand and adapting to a new culture Navigating growing up in a football mad country, while not bein...

Jordan Ngatai is a New Zealand Basketball player from Porirua. He has represented several clubs, including championship stints with the NZ Breakers, Wellington Saints, and the Otago Nuggets. He has also been a key player for the Tall Blacks across various campaigns. - In this podcast we talked about: Switching codes from Rugby to Basketball Playing alongside legends of the game on the court The fe...

Payton Spencer is a New Zealand Rugby Union player, who recently signed with the Auckland Blues. He has represented New Zealand in 7s, making his debut last year in Sydney, and is the son of former All Black Carlos Spencer. In this podcast we talked about: Overcoming injury and the battles that come with rehab Choosing between cricket and rugby as a career path Growing up as the son of All Black C...

Alastair McDowell is a New Zealand mountaineer, climber, trail runner and all round adventurer. He has climbed mountain peaks all over the world, with some truly incredible stories along the way. In 2021, he set out alongside his friend Hamish Fleming, to attempt something that's never been done. To do a single-push, human-powered enchainment of all the 3000m peaks of New Zealand in just 1 month....

Sean McDowell is a Christian apologist, author and communicator. He has authored and co-authored several popular books, and co-hosts the podcast “Think Biblically”, which dives into topics within faith and culture.  - While Sean was visiting New Zealand as the keynote speaker for events run by Thinking Matters, he jumped on the show to share his journey. We talked about: Growing up in a christian...

Tabitha Lipkin is an American Journalist, Comedian, Host, Emmy Winner, and Former Miss Scuba International. She has interned for The Colbert Report and for Conan on TBS, and has since gone on to have a successful career as a reporter and comedian. She is also passionate about conservation and traveling all over the world. - In this podcast we talked about: Growing up in Texas and moving into the b...