The Lab Sessions

For Samoan Language Week 2026, we flipped the script.  Instead of interviewing someone else, we handed the mic over to a special guest interviewer who put us in the hot seat and asked us the questions many NZ-born Samoans wrestle with throughout their lives.    In this honest, funny, and sometimes challenging conversation, we share stories from our childhoods, church life, family gatherings, langu...

Fishing at Mangere Bridge for the bro's birthday.

We try our hand at fishing and bring you along for the ride!

We try our hand at fishing and bring you along for the ride!

We try our hand at fishing and bring you along for the ride!

Deep in our dad era, the Labkids finally crack onto 2026 with wild takes, misinformed opinions and light hearted personal attacks disguised as banter!

A lot has happened since the last full episode dropped. Tune in to see what we've been up to!

We sit down with Elias and talk about what its like to grow up in Whangamata, what more important between a thumb and a big toe as well as potential wedding tracks!

We kick things off talking wellbeing. The wins, the struggles, and how we try to keep life in balance. Then, the serious business begins: toastie fillings. Spaghetti and Cheese is the goat, yes, but ever tried cheese & jam? We share our favourite combos you didn’t know you needed. We also take some potshots at the latest Jurassic Park film and a quick look at Samoa's favourite actions star...

Its been a while since our last record, so we have a bit of catching up to do! We honour the late, great 'Fiji' George Veikoso and talk about his impact on our lives, we do so deep diving into our passion and the work we do, as well as some discussions about movies, safety and how to get out of traffic jams! #F1J1 #FIJI #GeorgeFijiVeikoso #RIPFiji #IslandReggae #FijiMusic #PacificLegends #...

We talk about which TV dads raised us the best, which TV moms had us feeling some type of way and we even have a special guest crash our live record. Check it out!

We asked him on the podcast to talk about Mana Moana, then we proceeded to ask him every question we had about his music and time in Dunedin. Check out part 2 of our chat with  @LaniAlo  and come along for the ride!

Join us for another "Review nobody Asked For" as we sit down with the super talented Lani Alo and talk all things Mana Moana 2025. Mana Moana is a celebration of two worlds of music, with the 80 strong Signature Choir joining the NZSO in a fusion of symphony and songs of the Pacific. Tell us what you thought in the comments!

This week we’re leaning all the way into the chaos—cancelled road trips, emergency weather warnings, awkward chats with rugby mums, UP THE WAHS! We also talk about our our Top Guilty Pleasure Songs—those tracks we pretend to be embarrassed about but secretly scream-sing in the car. Spoiler: Boybands, Britney, John Mayer, and one deep R&B cut that proves we’ve got taste. Final thoughts? Big dre...

I mean, yeah. Ok.

and other silly anecdotes

So nice, we had to do it twice! Junior Fa is back on the podcast, and this time, we’re ranking the Top 5 Tongan Athletes of All Time! From rugby legends to Olympic champions and game-changing pioneers, we break down who made the cut, who got snubbed, and why Jonah Lomu is the undisputed #1 . Tune in as we go athlete for athlete , sharing stories, debating rankings, and celebrating the Tongan sport...

We're diving into an eclectic mix of topics from inspiring stories of Samoan legends to hypothetical scenarios that will make you laugh, think and dream! If you had to delete all but 3 apps on your phone, what would they be? #labkidsnz #podcastgoals #samoanlegends #randomchat #stayinspired

We have our first return guest and have a look at the week that was in sport, wellness and a surprise right at the end.

Once again, the Labkids sit down and talk about things they have absolutely no business discussing! Join us as we look at the All Black and Razor Ray's first test of the year, getting back into the DJ scene and school yard bullying. #allblacks #upthewahs

After a couple of days to process the most important win in Blues rugby history of recent times, the Labkids take a moment to talk about how it all played out. Nobody asked. But, here it is anyway #aucklandblues #bluesrugby #champions @superrugby

The Labkids sit down with music producer, director, performer Nafu Tofilau and chat about his journey so far in the music industry, his influences and much more. #nzmade #podcast #labkids #southauckland #samoan #nzmusic

The Labkids sit down with Junior Fa and discuss his retirement from boxing, leaving the church and pursuing a vegan diet. After making the press release regarding his retirement, we talk more about this decision and the things that lead him to this point.

The Labkids talk accounting, rugby and NRL with our good friend John Paul Faamausili. Tap in and see what he has to say about the state of the rugby in NZ as well as what his favourite drink to make as a bartender was!