In this episode I got to catch up with my brother Reub. A great hooper but even better dude. From the seas of South Auckland to travelling around the world as a pro athlete. Great chat with a great dude.

In this episode I caught up with two of NZ’s rising stars. Both of whom hail from Westlake boys high school and are now on the Franklin Bulls together. Ready to embark on the 2022 Sal’s NBL season. Two talented athletes who are even better young men and have great support systems behind them. A fun and very insightful listen!

Warning: The audio for this episode is a little faulty, we apologise in advance, this final version is the best we could do.

In this episode I got to catch up with the bro Yanni Wetzell. Currently having a killer season with the NZ Breakers in the Aussie-NBL. Yanni talks about his tennis background, his journey from an unheralded high school prospect to a high major Division 1 player. He also drops some gems for all you youngsters out there. Regardless of what you do/play, this is a great listen.

In this episode I got to sit down and catch up with a good friend of mine, the big fella Sam Timmins. Sam and I discuss his basketball journey and how he grew up loving the game as a South Island kid. We discuss his college experience at the university of Washington, and the ups and downs that came with that. We also delve into his professional career so far which includes a couple Tall Blacks caps, two stellar NZNBL seasons and now a spot on the Breakers in the Australian NBL. Sam is one of the most genuine dudes in our game and has a bright future on and off the court. Enjoy! 🎙

In this episode I got to chat with North Canterbury coach and newly appointed Brisbane bullets assistant coach, George Robinson. George and I talk everything hoops, how his father taught/showed him the game of basketball. We also got to talk about George’s experience working in the United States. Lastly, he shares his top 5 NBA and kiwi players in our quick fire round. Enjoy!

In this episode I got to chop it up with Ross McMains, assistant coach of the Louisville men’s basketball team, as well as a Tall blacks assistant coach. Ross and I discuss his coaching journey, his upbringing in the USA and NZ. We also talk a lot about tactics and skill development. Ross is a tremendous basketball mind and someone we admire and look up to. Enjoy! 🎙

In this episode we got to chop shop with Isaiah Moss of the Brisbane Bullets, by way of Chicago Illinois. ‘Zay’ talks about his upbringing, how much he enjoyed his experience with the Otago Nuggets in the NZNBL, and how he is looking forward to new challenges in the Australian NBL. We also talk about his high school and college experiences and the importance of family, among other things. Zay is a great hooper, but he’s an even better dude. There were a few audio difficulties but nothing major, enjoy! 🎙

In this episode I got to chop it up with a legend in the Polynesian community, someone who has paved the way for all Polynesians in the game of basketball. Peyton Siva of the Sky sport breakers, by way of Seattle Washington, USA. Peyton and I discuss the upcoming NBL season. His experiences playing in Europe, as well as his college experience at Louisville under the guidance of hall of fame coach Rick Pitino. A great professional athlete and role model. Hope you enjoy!

In this episode I got to sit down and chop it up with College Student-athlete Thomas Whyte. TWhyte and I have been working together for several off seasons and his dedication to working hard is unmatched. He comes from a great family and is currently in his sophomore year at Assumption University in Massachusetts USA. Enjoy!

In this episode (recorded November 2020). I got to sit down and chop it up with professional athletes Salesi Rayasi, Tanielu Tele’a and Taufa Funaki. The boys talk about their respective journeys getting to an elite level. How they’ve learned to be financially literate, their mindset/“swag” and how they each developed that aspect of their mental. There are a lot of gems in here great for any young person on the come up. Enjoy!