The Boggcast NZ

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...

Alisha Lovrich is a New Zealand Professional Photographer. She is a Canon New Zealand Ambassador, and is the current photographer for Athletics New Zealand.  - In this podcast we talked about: The journey from studying graphic design, to picking up a camera and falling in love with photography Her early years as an athlete Finding her niche in sports photography and shooting at some of the biggest...

Roger Farrelly is a New Zealand radio host, working on The Rock’s Morning Rumble show. He has been on the air for over 30 years, and has no plans to slow down just yet. In this podcast we talked about: Growing up in rural New Zealand, and the transition to city living Realising the dream to get into radio, and the journey that brought him to today How The Rock came about, and his experience workin...

Troy Renata-Paul is a kiwi youth worker/youth pastor and alongside his wife Jess, founded Verty’s, a clothing brand with a focus on sustainability, ethically made clothes, and community partnership. In this podcast we talked about: Encountering God and making the decision to leave an old life behind in pursuit of a new one The tension of being both fully Māori and fully Christian, and how you can...

Marcus Daniell is a New Zealand Professional Tennis player, and the founder and executive director  of the organisation “High Impact Athletes”. HIA (High Impact Athletes) exists to create a groundswell of positive impact in the world, driven by the generosity and social influence of professional athletes. They partner with excellent and reputable charities around the world in the areas of Animal W...

Pax Assadi is a Comedian, Actor, TV writer and creator of the show ‘Raised by Refugees’. He has been recognised for his comedy over the years and has garnered several prestigious nominations including the 2013 Billy T Award, 2015 NZCG Breakthrough Comedian of the year and Best Male Comedian of the year Awards and in 2016 was nominated for the prestigious Fred Dagg Award. - Pax has been involved in...

Lewis Clareburt is a New Zealand swimmer who has competed at both the Olympic and Commonwealth Games. He medalled with a Bronze in the 2018 Games, but 2022 saw him in some of his best form, winning 2 Golds and a Bronze at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham. In this podcast we talked about Lewis’s journey from swimming in Wellington, to the heights of international competition. We talked about: T...

Tim Dormer is Big Brother royalty. He originally won the 2013 Australian Big Brother season, becoming a fan favourite in the process. He has gone on to appear in Big Brother Canada, and most recently returning as an ‘OG’ in Australian Big Brother's 21 year celebration. He is also the host of one of the biggest podcasts in Australia: The Big Mouth Podcast. - In this podcast we talked about: Encount...

Chris Brandolino is a meteorologist based out of Auckland, New Zealand. Growing up in the USA, Chris was always fascinated with the weather, and it was one of those things that got him through some tough times. Fast forward to now, and his passion is his work. - In this podcast we talked about: Growing up with little money and making it tough How weather works, and how we get the forecast Climate...

Isaac Te Tamaki is a New Zealand professional rugby union player currently playing for the Southland Stags, and has represented NZ at international level in 7’s Rugby. In this podcast we talked about: The feeling of playing on some of the worlds biggest stages representing your country Navigating the social media haters Meeting his partner and becoming a father Making the move down to Invercargill...

Simon Lucas is a New Zealand Zoologist, conservationist, filmmaker and sea captain. He has travelled all around the world observing animals in their natural habitats, and has managed to film these experiences along the way. In this podcast we talked about: Adventures in Kenya and taking photos of elephants, lions, you name it Coming face to face with wild moose Gold mining in the Yukon How to inte...

Dan webby works as a producer and  radio personality on The Edge Afternoons with Sharyn and Jayden. He has lots of experience within radio, and spent several years producing alongside Jono and Ben at both The Rock and The Edge. In this podcast we talked about: Being willing to try and learn different things as your career progresses Building a new radio show with a fresh team Structuring a good jo...

Richie Harcore is an educator, keynote speaker and activist, working in violence prevention, masculinities, mental health and wellness. He is a former Muay Thai national champion, and is still involved in the sport as a coach and personal trainer. In this podcast we talked about: Richie’s journey in combat sport The mentality needed when in the ring, and respecting your opponents The message he br...

Jesse James is an extreme sports enthusiast, content creator, and co-founder of “Trade Collective”. Jesse likes to live life on the edge, and is always chasing after the next big adventure whether that be heli boarding, skydiving, wakeboarding, surfing, you name it. In this podcast we talked about: Surfing all around the world, including the Mentawai Islands The thrills that different extreme spor...

Trevor Butler is a 2 time Australian Big Brother contestant, famously winning the 2004 edition of the show, and recently returning in 2022 alongside a bunch of fan favourite players. He is also a radio host on the Gold Coast’s Hot Tomato Drive Home alongside Moyra Major. In this podcast we dived into Trevor's Big Brother and radio journey. We talked about: Moving from Broken Hill to the Gold Coast...