Between Two Beers Podcast

Jamie Pennell had an esteemed 20-year career as a solder and leader inside the NZ SAS.He was sent on four deployments to Afghanistan and in 2011, he was part of the unit which responded to the Taliban’s Intercontinental Hotel siege. For his bravery in helping save many lives that day - he was awarded the New Zealand Gallantry Star, the country’s second-highest military honour. In this episode Jamie shares his story about what really happened, he talks about the unique culture of resilience and camaraderie within the NZSAS, and the subsequent alienation this can create when soldiers return to civilian life. We hear of touring with Willie Apiata and what happened the day Willie won his Vic Cross, the brutal reality of SAS selection and some of the most eye raising stories from war zones. But this ep is so much more than ‘war stories’: in the second half Jamie reflects on what hes seen in men’s mental health, grief, and the struggles of reconnecting with his family.  Jamie is now an advocate for rewiring the neural pathways to overcome negative thought patterns. After leaving the Defence Force, he gained his master’s in International Security, and trained high performance athletes to reach their goals and He now teaches Learning in the Outdoors to students at Dilworth School. This podcats tackles some serious themes and there are mentions of suicide. It may not be suitable for all listeners.If you, or anyone listening to the podcast - finds this subject challenging, please stop now. And remember, help is available from a range of organisations. There’s a list of them in the podcast episode description. We’re also like to tell you about the business we’ve built. If you’d like to hire one of our incredible guests to speak at or MC your event, check out our epic lineup at B2Bspeakers.co.nz and get in touch. This episode is brought to you by TAB, download the new app today and get your bet on! 1737, Need to talk? Free call or text 1737 to talk to a trained counsellor, 24 hours. Anxiety New Zealand 0800 ANXIETY (0800 269 4389) Depression.org.nz 0800 111 757 or text 4202 I Am Hope offers a range of services, with a particular focus on young people. Lifeline 0800 543 354 Mental Health Foundation 09 623 4812, click here to access its free resource and information service. Rural Support Trust 0800 787 254 Samaritans 0800 726 666 Suicide Crisis Helpline 0508 828 865 (0508 TAUTOKO) thelowdown.co.nz Web chat, email chat or free text 5626 What's Up 0800 942 8787 (for 5 to 18-year-olds). Phone counselling available Monday-Friday, noon-11pm and weekends, 3pm-11pm. Online chat is available 3pm-10pm daily. Yellow Brick Road 0800 732 825 Youthline 0800 376 633, free text 234, email talk@youthline.co.nz, or find online chat and other support options here. If it is an emergency, click here to find the number for your local crisis assessment team. In a life-threatening situation, call 111. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hey team - we've got a special midweek delivery here for you...it's episode three of our new show Accidental Business Owners.It's a podcast about business, life, mindset, relationships - and the inside story of a pretty wild last 12 months.In each episode we're joined by our business and mindset coach Di Foster where we pick apart and interrogate all the most interesting and insightful parts of turning a podcast into a full-time business. In episode three Seamus opens up on what he really wants and Steve gets emotional talking about his struggles of balancing family and business. This show lives on our new Business in Between channel - and our plan here is that you listen to it, discover it, love it - then head over to Business in Between - listen to the previous two episodes and then follow for all future releases.Hope that all makes sense!The episodes all stand alone, so you don't need to have listened to 1 and 2 first! Enjoy!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode is pretty special. Jason Gunn is one of New Zealand's most loved entertainers - and is the best storyteller we've had on the podcast. We talk about the incredible rise of the Son of a Gunn Show, what people get wrong about Thingee, life in the public eye, McDonalds Young entertainers, Dancing with the Stars, sideline Jase and the art of storytelling.And in the second half  we talk about his heart attack, thoughts on mortality, family and the recent loss of his mum - and there are some incredibly special, emotional moments of connection. Jase is one of a kind. When he walks into a room - he makes it a better place. His energy is contagious.For Seamus and I, we grew up watching him everyday after school - and so to share his life story with so much depth was a really cool experience for both of us. You'll love this one. We’re also super stoked to tell you about the business we’ve built. If you’d like to hire one of our incredible guests to speak at or MC your event, check out our epic lineup at B2Bspeakers.co.nz and get in touch. This episode is brought to you by TAB, download the new app today and get your bet on! Listen on iheart or wherever you get your podcasts from, or watch the video on Youtube. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Steve and Seamus reveal the big-name guest who recently made them both cry, Seamus reflects on his recent live Q and A with Mark Stafford, the boys talk about their recent interview with Hambassador OG Matt Stark and Steve's losing streak continues with Between Two Bets.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

David Nyika, a rising star in New Zealand boxing with two Commonwealth golds and an Olympic bronze, shares captivating tales from his training with legends like Tyson Fury and Israel Adesanya. He reflects on the emotional rollercoaster of his Olympic journey, tackling personal loss and mental health struggles. Nyika reveals insights on kindness and resilience, shaped by key influences in his life, and talks about dating his trainer's daughter. His excitement for his upcoming fight showcases his ambition and commitment to boxing.

Di Foster, a business coach specializing in 'accidental business owners,' shares her journey alongside Steve Holloway and Seamus Marten. They explore the transition from casual podcasters to full-time entrepreneurs, tackling the challenges of balancing parenthood and wellness while running businesses. The conversation is filled with raw honesty, laughter, and insights from Di's coaching sessions, highlighting the importance of transparency on this unconventional entrepreneurial path. It's an engaging and relatable dive into the realities of unexpected business ownership.

Anna Reeve, co-founder of Pals and global alopecia ambassador, shares her incredible journey from modeling to entrepreneurship. She opens up about coping with alopecia since childhood and its impact on her self-identity. Anna discusses her candid experiences with postpartum depression and IVF struggles, emphasizing the emotional aspects of motherhood. With a lighthearted touch, she reveals amusing anecdotes from her time on a reality show, showcasing the balance of challenges and triumphs in her life as a mother and business owner.

Steve and Seamus reflect on their recent gig with Josh Kronfeld, discuss the Football Ferns spying controversy, business updates and why they travel to Auckland separatley, reflect on their recent episode with Sione Famuina and look ahead to the Paris Olympics with Between Two Bets.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sione Faumuina played 132 NRL matches for the Warriors, Cowboys and Raiders, had two stints in the UK Super League and played two times for the Kiwis.But his career was a troubled one. He had the potential to be one of the greatest sporting talents this country has produced, but was instead consumed by alcohol and erratic behaviour. After retiring aged 28, Sione had almost nothing to show for a decade as a professional league player, estimating that he had earned more than a million dollars in that time. In this episode we talk about hitting rock bottom and how he has rebuilt his life as a business owner and father of four, how he made the NRL 18 months after he started playing league, his relationship with alcohol and all his lowest moments at the Raiders and Warriors, going sober, unlocking his story by writing a book and how he’s now using his life lessons to help others. Sione’s story is gripping and - he tells it really well. We go into a lot of detail about some really difficult times in his career, and at this stage of his life he’s an open book – his drive in sharing is to help others learn from his mistakes. And his story is not finished yet. We're also super stoked to have Sione on the books of B2B Speakers, so if you’d like him to share his story at your function or event, flick us a message by going to B2Bspeakers.co.nz. Also check out our epic lineup of former guests available for hire too. This episode is brought to you by TAB, download the new app today and get your bet on! Listen on iheart or wherever you get your podcasts from, or watch the video on Youtube. Enjoy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we're rewinding the clock back to August of 2022 when we sat down with Eliza McCartney. Eliza is a professional pole vaulter and one of the very best in the world.  At the time of recording, her career had stalled after an unfortunate run of injuries. She'd burst onto the scene as a 19-year old, taking home bronze from the Rio Olympics, before winning silver at the 2018 Commonwealth Games, and smashing indoor and outdoor Oceania records.  But then the setbacks started. In this episode we talked about the mental and physical struggle of dealing with her injuries - and how she was rebuilding, going to school with Lorde, the time she accidentally stumbled on a nude beach, why her coach made her tell a joke each week, her rise to the top of the pole vaulting world and the whirlwind of fame that followed her Olympic bronze.  Today, aged 27, she's back to full fitness and has qualified for the Paris Olympics - where she will compete in August. Eliza is such good company and we both really loved this chat. In the second half we go quite deep on the injury situation, and you’ll get a really clear picture of what a tough few years it had been for her. This was her first ever podcast appearance, and we’re really grateful she came on to share her story.  We’re also super stoked to tell you about the business we’ve built. If you’d like to hire one of our incredible guests to speak at or MC your event, check out our epic lineup at B2Bspeakers.co.nz and get in touch. This episode is brought to you by TAB, download the new app today and get your bet on! Listen on iheart or wherever you get your podcasts from, or watch the video on Youtube. Enjoy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.