The Boggcast NZ

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...

Joe Flanigan is an American writer and actor. He is best known for playing the role of Major/Lt. Colonel John Sheppard in the sci-fi hit series Stargate Atlantis. In this episode we sat down and talked about Joe’s career so far, and his take on a variety of different topics. We talked about: Working on Stargate Atlantis across 100 episodes The challenges of Covid in the film/tv sector Visiting New...

Kevin McNally is an English actor and writer. He is known for his roles in Doctor Who, Supernatural, Downton Abbey, Designated Survivor and most notably his portrayal of Joshamee Gibbs in Pirates Of The Caribbean. In this episode we discussed his decorated career in film and television thus far. We talked about: Working alongside Johnny Depp in 5 Pirates of The Caribbean films His experience in th...

TJ Hendy is a Nutri-Grain Ironman based out of Queensland Australia. He has had several podium finishes throughout his career in one of the toughest sports on the planet. In this podcast, we talked about his journey as a youngster growing up around the water, to regularly competing with some of the toughest athletes in the world. We talked about The ins and outs of an Ironman event Winning an even...

Stefan Marinovic is a New Zealand Professional footballer who has over 25 international caps for the New Zealand All Whites. He has played keeper for clubs such as the Wellington Phoenix, Bristol City, Vancouver Whitecaps, and most recently signed on to play in Israel. In this podcast we dived into Stefans journey as a professional footballer. We talked about: Representing New Zealand on the bigge...

Phil Moon is the Co-Founder of Life 101, an organisation that provides comprehensive life and financial skills education. Life 101 works alongside school students, people in prisons and on probation, community groups and youth with complex needs. In this podcast we dived into Phils own journey, from growing up in England, to taking the leap and moving to New Zealand. We talked about: Growing up in...

PJ Harding is a radio broadcaster from New Zealand. In 2015 she co-hosted ZM’s Drive Show alongside Jason Hawkins, before they both moved to Melbourne to host the KIIS 101.1 FM breakfast show, “Jase & PJ”, up until 2021. In this podcast we dived into PJ’s journey into radio. We talked about The various radio skits and segments over the years Building chemistry with co-host Jase Navigating soci...

Kevin Lynch is a graphic designer and director of Sidekick Creative. He has worked alongside big and small organisations bringing creative visions to life for over 20 years. He has worked in a wide range of areas, from sports memorabilia with big names such as Brendon Mccullum and Tony Parker, to having concepts for a Star Wars theme park go viral. In this podcast we unpacked his journey into grap...

Josh is a former Survivor NZ player, current Chief Executive of the Taranaki Foundation, founder of the Ripple App and a Hodgkin’s Lymphoma survivor. - In this podcast, Josh opens up on his battle with cancer, and the life lessons he took away and applied. His approach and mindset against one of the toughest battles someone can face is eye opening. We talked about everything from: Growing up in Ta...

Caitlin is a New Zealand Canoeist, and Olympic Gold Medalist. At the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, she won her first Olympic Gold, in the K-2 500m event alongside Lisa Carrington. In this podcast we talked about her journey into the sport, including all the highs and lows of being a professional athlete. From almost making the decision to retire, to reinventing herself and eventually climbing to the peak o...

Nick Afoa is a singer, performer, and a former rugby union player. He is best known for his performances playing the lead role of Simba in the Lion King Musical in Australia, London and most recently the New Zealand tour. He is also a co-host on the ‘Tapu Two” podcast, a podcast focused around real, straight up koreros around life. In this podcast, we dived into Nick’s journey through rugby, the L...

Dai Henwood is a household name in New zealand, best known for his work as a comedian, TV presenter, and of course the fearless leader of Team 2 on the hit show “7 Days”. He was the winner of the prestigious  ‘Billy T Award’ in 2002, and is the only comedian to win “The Fred Award” twice, which recognises the best New Zealand show in the NZ International Comedy Festival. He has gone on to hos...

Dylan is a New Zealand trampolinist who recently claimed a bronze medal at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, a historic moment for New Zealand Sport. In this podcast we talked about his journey as an athlete, dealing with setbacks and mindset shifts, to his experiences at both the Tokyo and Rio Olympics.

Reuben is a singer/songwriter from Whangamata, New Zealand. He is a talented artist, having just signed with Sony Music New Zealand, and has recently released 2 singles: "Focus" and "U". In this podcast we talked about his love for surfing, growing up in Whangamata, the musical journey so far, radio visits, and the daily grind of chasing your dreams. Chuck those headphones in!