Betoota Talks The Kiwi / Aussie Celebrity Draft (featuring Joe Daymond)
Sep 27, 2026
Joe Daymond, a prominent New Zealand comedian known for Māori, Pacific and Kiwi cultural commentary, joins a spirited Australia–New Zealand celebrity draft. They debate who owns Russell Crowe, Kylie Minogue, Crowded House and Lorde, compare bogans with Kiwi rednecks, unpack workplace drinking culture, and negotiate outrageous trades involving Alf Stewart, Milo and the Brisbane Broncos.
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Why Kiwis Resented Quade Cooper
- Kiwis resent successful expatriates who leave small towns, thrive in Australia, date celebrities, and enjoy visible rewards.
- Quade Cooper intensified that resentment by switching allegiance to the Wallabies and later cheap-shotting Richie McCaw.
The Australian Office That Emptied At Two
- Joe Daymond visited an Australian startup office at 2 p.m. and found it nearly empty, except for a Dutch migrant working overtime.
- Danish carpenters were later told to slow down because Australian builders had timed jobs around delays and long smokos.
Why Friday Drinks Matter At Work
- Australian workplaces often treat Friday drinks as an obligation, while New Zealand workplaces make participation more optional.
- Shared drinking can create sudden intimacy, but Kiwis may retreat into stoicism and act embarrassed on Monday.