THE CAM SCHUSTER PODCAST

We are proud to have on the bus one of West Aucklands finest Eddie Tuala AKA DJ651.   We are living in weird times and with this Coronavirus spreading around the world it has caused major disruption to the entertainment industry including gigs, events, and shows that need the services of our talented brother here DJ651.  We talk to Eddie about his journey as a remix DJ and his influences and talk...

With the news of the Coronavirus pandemic suspending the Super Rugby competition the coaches are forced to face the reality of no Rugby (and all sports of that matter) in the weekends.  This episode we discuss the last two rounds of the Fantasy Rugby and talk about the implications COVID-19 has on the world of sports across the codes.  On the mics we have cAMz the coach of Clutch City, E...

We welcome back on the 135 bus Sefo Leusogi-Ape from Polynesian Basketball and catch up with the uce as he prepares for his new Basketball Tournament for Polynesian kids to be held at the Trust Stadium in West Auckland, New Zealand in July 24-26, 2020.  A promotional episode we chat to Sefo about the work hes put in creating this tournament and what the future holds for the sport of basketbal...

The 2020 Telstra NRL Rugby League season is upon us and in the studio we have the usos Danny Bernard, Royston Masiutama, the Real BDFS and Sam Fetui on hand to talk up their teams and give their opinions what is in store for them during this new season.  Eyes takes helm on the host chair as we delve into deep conversation on the beautiful game of Rugby League.

Round 5 of Super Rugby means week 5 of the Fantasy Rugby Draft competition the boys take part in.

Today at the back of the 135 bus we have on board Hiphop Recording Artist and Film Director Sani Sagala AKA Dei Hamo in conversation with cAMz and Eyez about his career past and present, we also discuss New Zealands tall poppy syndrome, UFC, Boxing and the state of hip-hop in our country right now. For more WesWes Network podcasts click here: ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/weswesnetwork

Its round 4 of our Fantasy Rugby Draft competition and the table is taking shape  We have on the show in the studio coaches Samoan Mandingo and Clutch City while Hot n Spicy, Blues Dudes and Ultimate Chiefs join us through Facebook messenger.

Sup everyone, on the podcast we have a convo with one of the usos we went to school with back in the days, Matt Grey.  He has been a youth social worker for 20 years and is now Director / Head Coach of West Auckland Youth Development Trust and the West Auckland Boxing Academy.  We talk to Matt about his work over the years and discuss issues facing our community past and present.  

Its week 3 of Super Rugby and the 3rd Round of the Rocky Soliola Cup for the Fantasy Rugby Draft.

We made it to the 50th episode and we are hyped to have on board the 135 bus three Polynesian American film makers script writers Namualii Tofa and Manu Tanielu and director Hinano Tanielu.  We convo about their inspiring, incredible journey learning on the spot the ins and outs of the film industry towards creating their first feature film called Sosefina.

Round 2 of Super Rugby has been and gone.  Camz, Danz and Roger analyse the past weeks matchups in the Rocky Soliola Cup. We also chat about the recent story of the Springboks leaving the Rugby Championship and joining the Northern 6 Nations competition

Wussup ya'll, this is a very special episode of the podcast.  Its the start of Super Rugby and the boys each have their fantasy rugby teams ready to do battle every week.  On the mics we have cAMz, Danz and Eyez talk about the first round of the competition and analyse each of the matchups.  For more info on fantasy rugby checkout http://www.fantasyrugbydraft.com/ .

We are privileged to have on board the 135 bus and chat to New Zealand Reggae Recording Artist and Producer Lomez Brown.  We talk about the 2020 One Love Reggae Festival which happened last weekend, we talk about the Runtingz Family and how that all started as well as Lomez roots growing up in central Auckland and how he found his love for music which lead to his current rise through the regg...

On January 26, 2020, a helicopter crashed in Calabasas, Califonia killing 9 passengers including retired NBA superstar Kobe Bean Bryant and his 13 year old daughter.  We on the 135 bus love the game of Basketball and grew up with Kobe through the late 90s and 2000s.  This episode is a tribute to the Black Mamba and we reminisce about his career as an NBA player and how he touched each of...

Todays guest we have on board the back of the 135 bus an old high school mate Nigel Chang.  He is current Chairman of the Waitamata Rugby Football Club in Henderson, West Auckland, New Zealand.  We learn from Nigel his experiences playing grassroots rugby and managing our local Rugby club.  He also talks about his goals for the clubs future and we discuss issues surrounding our polynesian people w...

On the podcast today we have 2 musicians from the New Zealand reggae band Foundation.  Jamie Leaf is from Ranui West Auckland and is one of the founding members of the band along with Chong Nee who is from Manurewa South Auckland and has been a legend for New Zealand RnB music for the last three decades.  We chat to the two cousins about growing up in their musical journey, the start of...

We chat to professional rugby player Ray Niuia about his career growing up in Massey, Auckland New Zealand and playing through the ranks from club to Mitre 10 Cup to Super Rugby to Manu Samoa.  He is currently signed to the Blues Rugby Franchise in Auckland.  We discuss with Ray his journey fighting adversity and his experience playing in the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan.  Follow @backofthe135 on...

Today on the podcast Camz and Eric look back on the previous 41 episodes and discuss what they have learnt with all the past guests riding the back of the 135!  Follow @backofthe135 on Facebook, Instagram, youtube and Twitter for more content

Happy New year 2020...Our first guest for the year we are proud to have on board Digital Artist and Graphic Illustrator Lincoln Moa.  His passion for comic book artwork and the history of our Polynesian people has led Lincoln on a journey to pursue his dream of publishing the upcoming graphic novel titled "Osi'ania"   We chat to Lincoln about his project, growing up, his education and living in Au...

On todays episode we are privileged to have on board the 135 bus Mani Toailoa. Mani is head coach of College Rifles Rugby and Director of Maximus Fitness in West Auckland New Zealand.  cAMz and Eric discuss with Mani his Journey through playing the sport of Rugby to Coaching Waitamata Rugby, Kelston Boys High and now College Rifles.  We also chat about starting and growing his business M...

We welcome on board a very special guest on the 135 bus the man of many talents Jordan River  His instagram and social media status has given this uso the vehicle to spread happiness, inspiration and hearten our Maori / Pacific Island people across the nation and abroad.  We chat to Jordan about his recent hosting of Samoa Mo Samoa concert, his thoughts on social media, solutions to uplift the low...

On this episode we welcome fellow podcaster Fatima Lui who hosts her own podcast called "Tima Talks"  We continue on the 135 to connect with local polynesian podcasters and on this recording we chat with Tima about her podcast journey, shes a zealot for the Free West Papua movement with her protests down in Wellington earlier this year which we talk about, her views on feminism and her christ...

We welcome local business and Cookie makers Wes & Jen of Kookie Haus who have a critically acclaimed store right here in Ranui. We chat to them about their journey coming up as chefs working in New Zealand and Australia before opening their cookie store back here in Ranui, West Auckland.  See their instagram: @kookiehausnz and @doughnuthausnz  or websites: www.kookiehaus.com and www....

We are proud to have on board the 135 bus our friend and toko Steve Tapa.  Steve is a sports manager and Co-Director of On2 Sports Management Ltd here in Auckland.  Steve chats with us about managing his clients, boxers Hemi "The Heat" Ahio and Raihau "The Tahitian Matrix" Lehartel.  Hemi Ahio is a heavy weight boxer with a record of 16-0 and is an up and coming force in the boxing arena.  We talk...

We welcome the return of fellow Podcaster and fitness Guru, Co-Owner and Coach of Zealous Crossfit and host of the Zealous State of Mind Podcast Yush Zabawski.  We discuss his Crossfit Box Gym, his Rugby League experience, Podcasting life and also delve into the Documentary Game Changers on Netflix as we talk about veganism and nutrition.  Find Yush on instagram @guru_of_gainz or @zealou...