Between Two Beers Podcast

We talk to Marina about moving to NZ as a six year old from war-torn Yugoslavia, the special treatment she got at high school as a 'minor celebrity', behind the scenes stories about what life is really like for a touring tennis pro, why the media never got the best out of her, her creative Instagram account and why her Wikipedia page is so intense. Show notes | Marina Erakovic1.51 Has Marina picked up a racquet to play a game of tennis since retirement? 5.35 What is Marina up to now? The post-tennis journey: further education, medical school, or working in the real world at PwC!9.24 How Seamus and Steve know Marina and a summary from Will Ward11.58 The Mad Era: the musical journey of Marina Erakovic19.25 Instagram v reality and one of the most detailed Wikipedia page’s ever25.24 A stint as a field reporter on the Crowd Goes Wild and making Andrew Mulligan eat his own words28.05 Moving to New Zealand as a six-year-old who didn’t speak English35.04 The rise to no1 tennis player in New Zealand by the age of 1546.01 Who were Marina’s contemporaries on the world junior tour and the process to becoming a pro?50.01 Painting a picture of the cost of a professional career: financial and personal57.41 Marina takes us behind the scenes of life on the tour: meditation, problem solving, and concerts1.03.11 Mixing with the big names on tour and becoming a player representative on the WTA1.07.33 Tennis in New Zealand: The Williams sisters come to Auckland, the battle with High Performance Sport NZ, and Marina’s Olympic experience1.17.19 Advice for upcoming tennis players and Tennis NZ1.20.24 The physical toll a career on the tennis circuit has taken on Marina1.26.21 What triggered the return to tennis?1.28.48 Serving up some topical tennis questions: Novak Djokovic, Peng Shuai, Naomi Osaka1.35.58 Doubles chat1.38.28 The transition to normal life from the tennis tour1.42.18 Last words from Steven, Seamus and MarinaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Steve and Seamus reflect on their years on and off the mic, then select some of the best clips from the 28 guests in 2021.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We talk about the time Dai slept in a cricket bag for six months during his OE, his breakdown in 2003 after bombing in Edinburgh – and how Brett McKenzie from Flight of the Conchords helped him bounce back, the most controversial things said on 7 days, his journey to sobriety, reflections on the old Dai and his rise to the top of the NZ comedy scene. We also got him to answer a series of stitch-up questions sent in from friend of the show Ben Hurley. Show notes | Episode 65 | Dai Henwood1.32 Cricket chat! 3 wickets at social cricket, the Henwood / Hurley Invitational, Twanga Delhi Super Soakers, and Last Man Stands4.39 Familiar memories: Pulp Comedy, P Funk Chainsaw, and Time-after-Time together with not so familiar memories: the Oceania All Stars v LA Galaxy curtain raiser, and the Power Rangers!?9.19 “The best comedian of our generation and also one of the best humans as well”14.35 Sleeping in a cricket bag for six months during an OE19.51 A mental breakdown in Edinburgh and the importance of Bret McKenzie from the Flight of the Concords on his bouncing back27.32 Comparing the arts with sport and failing hard and failing fast32.10 The rise of Dai Henwood: C4, Insert Video Here, Roll the Dai, and touring NZ as a stand-up comedian39.31 What was life like for Dai at the peak of his powers and the transition to sobriety49.00 Life optimisation: Wim Hof, meditation, and tea59.53 Reflecting on the “old” Dai Henwood1.05.00 New Zealand’s broadcasting standards and looking back over 11 years of 7 Days1.17.21 Hosting Family Feud and working with humble kiwis1.22.16 Dancing with the Stars: Live TV and David Seymour twerking1.25.45 A series of stitch up questions from Ben Hurley1.31.52 A beat up on the Melbourne Storm and the brilliance of Craig Bellamy1.36.12 Joining the Alternative Commentary Collective and the Mad Monday Podcast1.39.39 A Warriors interlude, a fitting farewell for Ray Henwood and a brief intro to Carolyn Henwood1.44.35 Last words from Steven, Seamus and DaiSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chelsea Lane's story is extraordinary. After working in NZ for over a decade as a physio and with high performance sport NZ, she got an email from the NBA champion Golden State Warriors in 2015, asking for her help.Within a year, she was working with some of the biggest sport stars in the world as a performance therapist.Within two years she was running the whole operation, leading a team of 25 as the head of physical performance and sports medicine at the Warriors.Within three years she had two NBA Championship rings and was one of the NBA’s most coveted backroom staffers.She was then headhunted by the Atlanta Hawks, offered an executive role and within five years of leaving New Zealand was the Vice President of an NBA franchise.Now she's moved back home to NZ, and told us all about her incredible journey (and what its like being bffs with the world's biggest stars).Show notes | Episode 64 | Chelsea Lane2.06 Tennis lessons, living life “off the grid”, being absent from social media, and ANOTHER Emma Twigg reference6.46 Chelsea Lane in their words: Steph Curry, Andre Igoudala, and Sarah Cowley-Ross10.17 Receiving an email from the Golden State Warriors and meeting head coach Steve Kerr16.57 Why did the Golden State Warriors chase Chelsea Lane?19.45 Progressing through the ranks in the role26.38 Being female in the NBA33.29 What did the role actually look like?37.33 Is US professional sports as cold as it sounds?42.31 In the huddle: pearls of wisdom from Steve Kerr and others52.02 In the locker room: routines, winning NBA championships1.03.08 The realities of working in the NBA1.08.27 Chelsea Lane on Kevin Durant1.11.38 From hands on treatment to the boardroom: Shifting to the Atlanta Hawks1.22.17 Comparing Golden State to Atlanta1.24.45 Getting Vince Carter fit for an 82 game season at age 421.28.00 Leaving the NBA1.32.43 Is there a dream job here for Chelsea in New Zealand?1.37.03 An interlude: Booking accommodation in Switzerland1.38.26 Other kiwis in the NBA: Steven Adams and Sean Marks1.39.42 A bit of Steph Curry1.42.10 Last words from Steven, Seamus and ChelseaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we separate fact from fiction surrounding Leigh’s unbelievable childhood in Peru, We recount his first appearance on SportsCafe as a professional snail racer, the reason he left Bhuja, the best stories from the Bermuda Triangle, the secrets behind Late Night Big Breakfasts’s success, his plans for the future and so much more. Show notes | Episode 63 | Leigh Hart | A comedy of errors1.52 Wakachangi in can, promoting Between Two Beers glasses, and a couple of Leigh Hart super fans out themselves6.48 Some Snackachangi chat9.54 Fact or fiction: Growing up at the top of the Andes in Peru?17.12 A brief summary of post-Peru Leigh takes us to the early stages of his TV career24.17 The Snail Racer and Sports Café33.48 The importance of Ric Salizzo38.30 Brent Spillane: The man behind the camera42.55 Behind the scenes of some of the Sports Café classic segments54.05 Was the Bermuda Triangle episode of Mysterious Planet the basis of the script to The Hangover?1.00.05 Mysterious Planet: “It was my favourite show”1.06.14 Are the guests in on the gags?1.16.51 A couple Late Night Big Breakfast highlights: Mike the Mongolian throat singer1.20.45 How an idea evolves: The Hamsterman from Amsterdam1.24.29 Radio Hauraki and Bhuja with Jason Hoyte1.35.32 Evolving over time1.38.27 Reflecting on the Alternative Commentary Collective1.51.43 The Wakachangi story with a bit of Snackachangi, Arty D, and Hellers sausages1.58.00 Retaining content rights and moonflix.co.nz2.01.17 Looking back over 25 years of comedy and looking forward to what the future might hold2.06.54 Leigh on being true to your comedy craft2.10.24 Last words from Steven, Seamus and LeighSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we talk about getting mistaken for Joe Moody, unusual encounters with old fans, his rivalry with Jacko Gill, the drama, confusion and emotion in Tokyo, what life’s like on the road with other giant men, the humiliating forfeits he plans with his coach, why his Gold Coast Gold was tinged with disappointment and so much more. Show notes | Episode 62 | Tom Walsh |1.38 Time away from shot put, Walshot, and an “A List” athlete4.34 Putting drug testers to good use after an appearance on a Japanese game show7.45 An older fan base in Ashburton9.58 “Nice to meet you Joe Moody”12.06 The enigma of Jacko Gill21.01 The no-throws at Tokyo 202029.53 The emotion after the medal ceremony and pressure before Tokyo41.18 An Emma Twigg interlude43.29 Ryan Crouser and stories from the big boys of the shot put circuit53.23 Teenage Tom Walsh: cricket, rugby (and athletics)1.03.41 Is going full time with shot put financially sustainable?1.07.00 The athlete / coach relationship with Dale Stevenson1.09.26 Reflecting on the Commonwealth Games1.14.47 Winning the world championships with a 7cm tear in the groin1.21.46 The Halberg Awards and meeting the Black Caps1.29.12 How good is Tom at supporting other athletes?1.31.56 21 in 20 in Christchurch in the lead up to the Tokyo Olympics1.33.05 Looking ahead to 2022 and last words from Steven, Seamus and TomSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Show notes | Episode 61 | DJ Forbes |1.52 Lockdown beards, Olympic lifting, Pacific Games, haka’s in the rain, and the never-ending fend-off meme5.01 DJ and Pacific contemporary dance6.54 Who was pre-rugby sevens DJ Forbes?12.07 Samoan influences growing up15.03 Leaving school for the ‘real world’20.07 Talking Titch: reflections on Sir Gordon Tietjens26.13 Feats of fitness: beep tests, yo-yo’s, and broncos34.13 Titch and DJ: Good cop, bad cop?41.50 “Death” training and sevens camps50.08 How room raiding made it all worthwhile1.02.49 An interlude with Steve’s stag do and when gags go wrong with Shaun Goldsbury1.06.13 The 2016 Rio Olympic Games1.12.04 The transition out of professional sport1.18.01 Identity, connection and faith1.25.21 Carlin Isles, Perry Baker and attending rugby sevens as a fan1.31.11 Food chat: The hunt for the “perfect” donut and dumplings in the Olympic village1.35.52 A pimped out scooter, huge traps, and last words from Steven, Seamus and DJSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We talk about the most interesting experiences across seven years as Match Day host for the Black Caps, *that* one night he went out with Laura McGoldrick, Martin Guptill and Jesse Ryder in Nelson, making a living in the Wellington comedy scene alongside Flight of the Conchords and Taika Waititi, the best stories across a decade at 7days and what the future of comedy looks like in NZ. 1.34 Covid chat, similarities between Seamus and Ben: World Series Cricket and 90s rugby league trading cards, and a staple in the Holloway household from the late 90s through to present day6.56 Seven years as the Match Day Host for NZ Cricket10.53 White wines at the NRL Grand Final13.38 A night out in Nelson with Laura McGoldrick, Martin Guptill, and Jesse Ryder16.24 From small town Hawera to Victoria University: the making of Ben Hurley24.11 Tracing the comedy journey: dying for the first time, riffing, and honing material over time33.43 The Wellington comedy scene: Ben Hurley, some guys called Flight of the Conchords, and Taika Cohen!?39.01 The importance of Pulp Comedy41.36 Then and now: competition between New Zealand comedians and podcasts45.07 Going to the UK and a Rose Matefao interlude48.35 Back to New Zealand and the launch of 7 Days56.26 Crossing over into mainstream TV: The Project and the dream job on Seven Sharp1.01.20 Cricket chat: the Comedians XI, commentating the World Test Championship with the ACC1.07.34 Social media, TikTok comedy, and breaking through in 20211.09.35 Mad Monday: Hurley’s Heroes, Owen Delany Park, and OnlyFans1.16.00 Eddie Murphy stand up, cancel culture, Jason Pine and last words from Steven, Seamus and BenSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we talk about JK’s son Niko becoming an All White, the challenges of being an outspoken TV pundit with SKY TV in a rugby landscape where everyone knows everyone, why he left school at 15 and the lessons he learned from his dad, his experiences rooming with Jonah Lomu and how he met his wife when she didn’t speak a word of English. In the second half of this episode we follow JK’s mental health journey. A warning, there is chat of suicide and difficult themes, alongside some really powerful, important messagesShow notes | Episode 59 | Sir John Kirwan |***Disclaimer***This episode deals with issues of anxiety, depression, and suicide. If you or anyone you know is struggling with these sorts of issues, Lifeline Aotearoa’s helpline and textline provides 24/7, confidential support from qualified counsellors and trained volunteers. Text ‘Help’ to 4357 or call 0800 LIFELINE (0800 543 354).2.04 A big week for JK with his son Niko getting the call up to the All Whites5.53 “Why I Am” a book bought by Seamus for a friend11.10 JK and his kids: Francesca, Niko, Luca19.02 Critiquing former teammates, strong opinions, conflict and confrontation29.28 Lessons from a dad: The making of JK37.45 Are you willing to pay the price?47.01 Turning into the world’s best51.36 Old school v new school57.02 The mental health journey1.05.55 Speaking publicly about mental health1.11.22 Other New Zealand voices in mental health1.13.55 Normalising the mental health conversation1.20.30 Crying, anger, and alcohol1.28.18 Reflecting on the Cavaliers tour of 19861.32.31 Speaking Italian1.34.16 From mate to bro: JK on Jonah Lomu1.37.13 Rugby League and the Warriors1.39.27 Last words from Steven, Seamus and JKSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Laura is a broadcaster, presenter, radio host, MC and part time actress and one of the most popular faces on television in New Zealand. Show notes:1.46 The Guptill / McGoldrick wedding: including Jason Gunn as MC, a star-studded table, and the Matt Heath rendition of Deja Voodoo’s “Beers”8.30 Who am I? “I took her to my school leavers’ ball. She’s my best mate’s sister and it was a top notch night. But I think she danced with my dad more than me though L”11.07 Reflections on the Cricket World Cup Super Over from a broadcast and partner point-of-view and the aftermath on the pitch23.18 Back to 2015 and doubling down on Cricket World Cup disappointment25.36 Meeting Guppy for the first time on The Cricket Show28.55 Growing up in Christchurch with her dad running Jade Stadium and her mum the super-agent34.08 Not just athletes: Jason Gunn, Phillip Leishman and acting 38.16 The Stephen Colbert experience 44.02 Meeting Meghan Markle48.56 Cutting her teeth on The Cricket Show53.31 Life in front of the camera 56.40 Live events: the Dame Valerie Adams gold medal ceremony and covering the Olympic Games 1.01.14 An Emma Twigg interlude1.04.22 Radio: Laura’s time at Radio Hauraki and moving into The Hits1.10.14 The challenges of being a women in a male-dominated field1.16.10 The Pakistan tour and being a partner of a cricketer1.19.55 Laura’s process for MCing and hosting the Cricket World Cup opening ceremony1.24.17 The Harlem Globetrotters of cricket1.27.32 Where is the journey heading?1.29.00 Last words from Steven, Seamus and LauraSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.