3 Wise Cousins

WE THOUGHT WE WERE READY… WE WERE VERY, VERY WRONG. 💀😭

The Three Wise Cousins are taking you behind the scenes of Creed's final competition hurdle - HOC and honestly, it was giving survival documentary more than dance journey.

Between getting absolutely DESTROYED in rehearsals, questioning our life choices, running on zero energy and experiencing levels of pain we didn't know existed… this trip nearly took us OUT.

But just when we thought things couldn't get any more intense… THEY DID. And let's just say, some things happened that we are STILL trying to recover from. 👀

There was SO much chaos and so many unexpected moments that we couldn't even fit the entire trip into ONE video.

THIS IS ONLY PART ONE. And if you think this is bad, you have NO idea what's coming next. 💀🔥

Too many opinions. Zero chance of staying on topic. 😂🔥

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Ayyyyy CUZZYYYY! You know how it goes: the banter is hectic, the opinions are LOUD, and someone’s mum is definitely going to hear about this episode before the day is over. 💀😂

Three cousins. Three microphones. Too much confidence and absolutely NO home training. 😭

This episode? OI, IT'S A BIT PERSONAL! 👀🔥 Grab your kai, settle into the couch, and tell Aunty to turn the TV down because we've got some kōrero to get through!

👀 REENI: WHO IS THE MOST…?!

The most delusional? The most dramatic? The most likely to show up to the family BBQ empty-handed but leave with three takeaway containers? 😭💀 Reeni's asking the questions that could start a family feud before the food is even uncovered. Everyone's catching strays, and if you feel attacked… maybe she's talking about YOU, cuzzy! 😂

🕺 DION: THE ROAD TO “ONE” & House of Champions!

We lining it all up, both physically and mentally before Creed Dance Company takes it onto the HOC stage! Is it really about the dancing, or was it about who had the loudest supporters in the crowd? 👀 And don't get us started on the ones who peaked at dance comps and have been telling the same story for the last 15 years. BRO, WE GET IT — YOU HAD A SOLO! 😭😂

🤫 AKI: A LITTLE BIRDIE, A GIRL GROUP & ONE VERY INTERESTING SITUATION… 👀☕

Now, cuzzy… how do we say this without saying TOO much? 😂

A famous girl group. A certain someone getting a little too close to the inner circle. And a situation that had people looking at the whole story VERY differently. 👀💀

Let's just say the headlines were spicy, the plot was messy, and the word trust was apparently having a very difficult time that day. 😭☕

Who knew things happening behind the scenes could become the main event? Aki's bringing the kōrero, and we're leaving just enough breadcrumbs for you to connect the dots. 🤐🔥

Too many opinions. Zero chance of staying on topic. 😂🔥

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🎙️ SICKFLUENCERS, FAVOURITE SONGS & SPICY HOT TAKES?! 👀🔥

The cousins are BACK, and this episode might have you questioning everything! 😂

👀 REЕNI’S GOT SOMETHING TO SAY! Reeni dives into The Telegraph’s article, “Sickfluencers: Young women are turning chronic illness into lifestyle trends.” Is social media raising awareness or turning serious health conditions into trends? 👀 Let’s get into the conversation…

🎶 DION’S PLAYLIST IS UNDER REVIEW! What songs are making the cut? Dion shares his favourite songs to play, and you already know the music taste is up for discussion! 🎧🔥

💃🏽 AKI RETURNS WITH THE HOT TAKES… BUT THERE’S A TWIST! The hot takes are BACK, but this time with a dancer’s addition! Will we agree, disagree, or just sit there questioning everything Aki says? 😭😂

Three cousins, three different vibes, and absolutely no shortage of opinions. From controversial conversations to music debates and spicy takes, sit down and get into it— because you KNOW the group chat is about to have opinions! 👀🍿🎙️

Too many opinions. Zero chance of staying on topic. 😂🔥

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The 3 Wise Cousins are back, and this episode is giving winning, working out, and wondering how the kōrero got here. 😂

First up, we’re celebrating our latest dance competition WIN with Creed Dance Company 🏆💃🏽. We’re breaking down the performances, the competition, the nerves, the behind-the-scenes chaos, and — most importantly — reminding everyone of the dubs! You already know the cousins are going to milk that one for a while.

Then we get into our fitness journeys — the goals, the struggles, the random bursts of motivation, and the ongoing mission to get the tinana moving. And yes… we’re talking about running away from the gout. Because sometimes you don’t need a personal trainer — you just need your knees to stop acting up. 😂

[SA DISCLAIMER!!!] Then we take a turn into something a little more serious with Cornell Jane Doe. We discuss the latest developments surrounding the S.A allegations, including reports that the woman at the centre of the case has faced threats and pressure to withdraw her lawsuit. We unpack the story, the wider issues around accountability and power, and the difficult conversations that come with cases like this.

So grab the whānau, pour yourself a drink, and settle in — because this episode goes from “WE WON, CUZ!” to “I need to get my fitness up” to “Aue… what the hell is going on?” Three cousins. Too many opinions. Zero chance of staying on topic. 😂🔥

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SHE SH*T HERSELF. SYDNEY SWEENEY IS IN TROUBLE. AND SOMEHOW… WE MADE IT ABOUT OUR OWN LIVES. 💀

Yep. You read that right. This week, the 3 Wise Cousins are getting into the HYROX athlete who literally pushed herself to the point of sh*tting herself mid-race, Sydney Sweeney’s latest very questionable campaign, and the uncomfortable question that hit a little too close to home…

How far are we actually willing to go to be successful?

💩 THE HYROX INCIDENT — We all love a bit of “no pain, no gain”… but cuzzy, there has to be a line. How badly do you need the win before your dignity gets left on the track?

👀 SYDNEY SWEENEY — Her latest campaign has the internet divided, and naturally, the cousins have entered the chat. Clever marketing? Problematic? Or are we all just chronically online?

🪞 THEN WE TURN THE HEAT ON OURSELVES. Because it’s easy to laugh at someone else pushing too far… until you realise you might be doing the exact same thing.

The grind. The pressure. The comparison. The ego. The constant need to achieve more.

A little sh*it-talk. A few questionable opinions. And somehow, a whole lot of self-reflection.

Pull up, cuzzy. This one might hit a little too close to home. 😂🔥

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This week, Dion, Aki and Reeni are back around the virtual table, and as usual, someone has brought unsolicited opinions, questionable takes, and absolutely no evidence to support them.

First up, we’re getting stuck into Breaking Badly on Netflix and having a good old kōrero about Ray Gunn. Was it actually good? Was it choice? Or did we all just pretend to understand what was happening because nobody wanted to be the first one to say, “Umm… what the hell is going on?” Expect hot takes, cold takes, and takes that should probably stay in the carpark.

Then we’re jumping in the time machine — which is really just our memories and a few embarrassing childhood stories — to celebrate Father’s Day. We’re talking dads, uncles, koro, the legends who raised us, the life lessons they gave us, and those classic dad moments where “I’m not angry” somehow sounds significantly more terrifying than actual yelling.

And then we put the jokes aside for an important kaupapa: Suicide Prevention Week. Checking in on our people, listening, showing up, and making sure our mates and whānau know they don’t have to carry the heavy stuff by themselves. Sometimes “You good?” is more powerful than we realise.

So pull up a chair, grab a cuppa, tell your cousin to stop talking over everyone, and settle in.

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Big ambitions. Big opinions. Questionable self-awareness.

Dion, Aki and Reeni sit down to talk about ambition, happiness, mentors and… their own toxic traits. So basically, a completely normal conversation that definitely won’t expose anyone.

Aki kicks things off with the existential crisis: are we actually happy, or are we just convincing ourselves that being busy and ambitious is a personality? And while we’re chasing our goals, what’s the one toxic trait we each have that probably needs to be dealt with?

Then Dion asks the question that could ruin a few professional relationships: Have you ever been pissed off by your mentor or someone higher than you? Because sometimes “I respect you” and “you are really annoying me right now” can apparently exist at the same time.

And just when things get too deep, Reeni brings us back down to earth by celebrating the milestones we’ve hit this year — before making all three of us announce what we’re chasing before the year ends.

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We have never seen the moment where our very own Dion is dumbfounded. Watch as Reeni attempts to share her story of a night out and note when the confidence started to really shine... Hence the inspiration of the title... THE ORDERS ARE UBERED!

For us reaching 6 months in we have gone through a lot, and Aki reaffirms that, opening the floor in a way that reminds us of how we started, asking: who dictacts how Pasifika you are? Think about it amongst everything else discussed today and sound off in the comments!!

Also lowkey - today is Aki's birthday hehe

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Featuring a first guest on the pod, Dion's own Mama Creed joins the hot takes of the season. Even though the 3WC know to be on the best behaviour, we all know that Auntie's bring the hottest takes and the tea (both figuratively and literally) is piping hot!

Join us as we touch base on what's been happening over the last few weeks and calibrate for the rest of the week coming!

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Learning a new language can be difficult. But one word that kids love to say has more weight that the 3WC have been relearning.

NO.

Tune into what could possibly be the most healing episode yet. Learning how we protect our peace, what sacrifices we make in order to achieve greatness and also tune into the end to join in on some affirmation practices.

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