The Boggcast NZ

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...

D'Angelo Martin (aka Tututuru Māori) is a New Zealand content creator and journalist for “The Hui” on Whakaata Māori. In this podcast D'Angelo shares his journey from growing up in Kaitaia, to moving down to Tamaki Makaurau to start a new chapter. In this episode we talked about: Growing up in the far north and the differences to city life Mahi with Māori television and “The Hui” Becoming a young...

Alex Greive is a New Zealand professional footballer who plays for St Mirren in the Scottish Premier League. He was the Northern League Golden Boot winner in 2021 for Birkenhead United, and most recently played for the New Zealand All Whites against Costa Rica in the FIFA World Cup Qualifier. In this podcast we talked about Alex’s journey from playing club footy in Auckland, to representing his co...

Richie Barnett is a former New Zealand professional rugby league player who played for both the Cronulla Sharks and Sydney Roosters in the NRL. He has represented New Zealand at international level, and has also captained the Kiwis. In this podcast we dived into Richie’s journey through rugby league and his lifestyle coaching. We talked about: Playing against some of the games greats such as Reube...

Brynley Stent is an actor, comedian, writer and the reigning Billy T Award winner. She has appeared on shows such as Shortland Street, Taskmaster NZ and 7Days, and most recently competed on Celebrity Treasure Island NZ. In this podcast we unpacked Brynleys journey so far. We talked about: Being adaptable and improvising on the spot Reading your audience and being authentic Pursuing the acting drea...

Amanda Kunene is a musician and theatre performer from South Africa. She currently plays the role of ‘Nala’ in Disney's “The Lion King International Tour”. In this podcast we dived into Amanda’s journey through the world of musical theatre. We talked about: Growing up in South Africa and having pride in her country Navigating the challenges that come with deciding to jump into the theatre industry...

Chelsea Jade is a New Zealand singer/songwriter currently based in New York. She has been nominated multiple times for the APRA Silver Scroll for excellence in songwriting, and has just recently released her second album “Soft Spot”. In this podcast we dived into Chelsea’s journey as a musician so far. We talked about: Moving to America and the difference in lifestyle Being authentic in yourself a...

Josh Millgate is an airline pilot and contestant on the recent Australian Survivor series: Blood Vs Water. He played 46 days before he got voted off in 4th place. In this podcast we talked about Josh’s journey into the piloting and survivor world. We talked about: Growing up and cracking into rugby league His culture and connections to New Zealand The ins and outs of flying a plane The best techni...

Alex Fevola is the founder and CEO of Runway Room Cosmetics, a business with the aim of providing cosmetic products that are ethical and uncomplicated. She is also the author of “Silver Linings”, an autobiography around the different hardships she has faced, and how she bounced back and developed resilience. In this podcast we unpacked Alex’s journey from a budding make up artist, to starting her...

Levi Stewart is a New Zealand Surfer based out of Mount Maunganui. He has won several titles, and has found himself in multiple finals in the New Zealand Nationals. His journey has had its tough moments, including a devastating back injury that almost cost him his surfing career. In this podcast, Levi shares his story of overcoming injury to become one of New Zealand's top surfers. In this ep we t...

Matt Chisholm is a New Zealand television reporter, and has hosted various well known shows such as Survivor NZ and Celebrity Treasure Island. His down to earth style of reporting has enabled him to connect with audiences from all over New Zealand. In this podcast, we dived into Matt's journey into television, including his own struggles with depression and mental health. We talked about: Growing...

Michaela Blyde is a professional rugby union player for the New Zealand Black Ferns Sevens. She is an Olympic and Commonwealth gold medal winner, a world cup winner, and two time world rugby sevens women's player of the year. In this podcast we dived into Michaela’s journey into rugby. We talked about: Working hard to make dreams become reality The highs and lows of the Olympic journey Discovering...