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Ellen Ave: Reihana Soutar-Finch x Fin Barnett (S2, E14) 

Certainly the oldest guest we've had on the show to date (oh here we go trading shots early) but man it was cool to sit down with someone who's been around to experience more things and just listen and learn from him .  And we had HEAPS of laughs hahahaha 

Please go and listen right now for yourself - but we had a really good talk about his national and international sports career to date, including his journey, recent time off, self improvement, an upcoming tournament, and injury prevention as well. Oh and we may be guilty of discussing long hair and golf as well.... 

A couple other golden nuggets in there too- for example how spotting an opening, narrowing in, and taking it can play heavily to your advantage. 

Genuinely loved this talk and make sure you go catch some visuals on Youtube too! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCS2W1Gjcgg8tO5uEeyUBBiA 

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Ellen Ave: Middleground Collectibles x Fin Barnett (S2, E13)

I can't keep this dude off the show!

Collectible cards, namely NBA and Pokemon , are taking the world by storm right now - potentially influenced by a number of factors including Logan Paul and Gary V becoming obsessed with them... for die hard collectors and newbies it's an ultra fun hobby - that could make you some serious coin too. 

Today we chat about how the new wave came about and what collectibles actually are, as well as behind all the hype - where to buy cards, getting them graded (and what grading is), how long we think this wave will last, and what kinds of cards are good to have. 

Before selling clothes and Middleground NZ, he actually sold Yu Gi Oh cards for some $$ - and he's keeping his options open and stockpiling more than just cards for his new avenue of income/ business for Middleground... tune in and enjoy today's episode #forthecollectors

This might not be a viral episode but I already know those who listen will be feens and froth this - check out our show and tell near the end of the video  (exclusive to Youtube) and check out our bonus content on IGTV this week for a video of us opening a couple of packs (it was CRAZY!)

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Ellen Ave: Retro Roots x Fin Barnett (S2 E12) 

18 years old and probably doing more than you did in your last year of school. 

Today's podcast features a young entrepreneur in his last year of school, running an extremely successful vintage clothing reselling business - recently as part of the YES programme (listen to near the end which is when we discuss it and what it is). 

As well as all the day to day breakdowns of how he runs his business, what everyone thinks him, what YES is and what he's done as a part of it, and all the other good things, there's some amazing stories scattered throughout such as: 

- how we named Flat Essentials (accidentally)
- a recent trip to Dunedin involving 5 broken bones on the first night of Re-O Week
- advice on how running a business can make university 7x easier. 

Bloody great value, some amazing golden nuggets of wisdom to take away too - make sure you catch the visuals on Youtube, and IF you would like, follow for more behind the scenes & bonus content on the insta page @ellenave_
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Ellen Ave: Zsimmy x Fin Barnett (S2, E11) 

You probably follow this extremely attractive human on Instagram - and if not, you should. 

He's a very talented artist who rose quickly to a moderate level of internet fame at a young age and has been managing it ever since - today we're joined by ZSIMMYY, aka James Davison, who comes on and talks about how he popped off, his music, how he maintains momentum, and his creative processes plus a couple upcoming projects... 

We also get deep at the end and discuss a very close lost friend and how he dealt with it as a young man. Remember our DMs are ALWAYS OPEN BABY! @barneybarnett01, @zsimmy, @ellenave_, @jameskdavison 

Beautiful conversation with my bro and as always there's more than just an audio file - make sure to catch the visuals on Youtube, 

and REMEMBER to go on the insta this week because there will be a some extra bonus content for you (extended Q&A, exclusive freestyle) @ellenave_
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Ellen Ave: Max Ericksen x Fin Barnett (S2, E10)

It's actually pretty buzzy how similar our journey's have been in our respective sports from grassroots to playing at a competitive level.

On today's podcast Max (an elite national soccer & futsal player) joins us for a chat and shares his journey through both soccer & futsal. We go over the differences between the two sports, trainings, the power of motivation and drivers, and a whooooole lot of other things too. 

PS: at the end he shares an OUT THE GATE story on how he MADE A FEW GRAND through high school on the side (no, not drugs) - enough to pay for his first car... so be sure to hang around for that too!

Standard good chat, great value, and even better little golden nuggets to pick up and take away too - make sure to catch the visuals on Youtube, and IF you want, follow for more behind the scenes & bonus content on insta @ellenave_
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Ellen Ave: Jo-Rémi Saada & Fin Barnett (S2, E9)

It's been a long time coming - I've been wanting to dive deep into the randomest of topics with my mate here for a while now,

 and we didn't hold back. Quantum Physics, how much technology will replace us and if the data you didn't know was being collected about you is ethically used in marketing, if university is worth it or not nowadays, the importance of having cash, bitcoin and investing, if IG's version of Tik Tok will overcome and replace it, and a whole lot of other things! 

 Including an app Jo's working on that'll change the nightclub scene forever. 

It's a fresh switch up to the normal ones we do so enjoy - if you guys like it let me know and I'll have an episode like this every 10 episodes or so!

Stick around for the last couple minutes which are audio EXCLUSIVE from 39:06

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Ellen Ave: Joshua Leger x Fin Barnett (S2, E8)

Lebron James didn't get back to me (weird right? so unlike him) - so I found the next best thing.

On today's podcast, we're joined by NBL Nelson Giants Player, Joshua Leger - where we talk about his journey to the NBL and what life was like in the six week bubble spent living, training, and playing at Sky City Auckland.

He also makes some NBA Playoffs Picks (some are bang on.... others aren't) at the end, and there's some good stories we share of our friendship as well throughout the show. 

Heaps of good chat as always - make sure to catch the visuals on Youtube, and IF you want, follow for more behind the scenes & bonus content on insta @ellenave_
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Ellen Ave: Jason Panapa x Fin Barnett (S2, E7) 

He's an actual fighter - like those dudes in the UFC. 

And he's on his way there right now. #SCRAPPER

Today we talk to Jason about his fighting career in NZ and get a real insight into what his life looks like as an amateur fighter - and go really in depth on training, nutrition, making weight/ weight loss, and 

what it's really like preparing and going into the ring with someone wanting to knock you out.

It was genuinely interesting to get an insight into his life and if you've ever been interested in the UFC, fighting, or anything remotely along those lines then give this a listen! And if you're just one of the day ones here for another episode - enjoy old friend :) 

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Ellen Ave: Only If Club x Fin Barnett (S2, E6)

Yep, you read the title, no sh*t - she really did that.

And it's working.

Today we're joined by Grace Ghee, the founder of a new loungewear clothing company by the name of Only If. We talk all things clothing, fashion, and focus on her journey starting up the company, what she's doing with it, and what she hopes to do in the future.

Amongst other things, she goes over TWO of the biggest shocks and challenges she faced starting the business as well as some positives and highlights she's experienced in her first few months of doing business.

If you've thought about doing your own clothing brand - listen to this. If you haven't thought about doing your own clothing brand - also listen to this, that should cover the whole population and theoretically help get this 100000000 downloads :)

DISCOUNT CODE for www.onlyifclub.com = ELLENAVE10

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Ellen Ave: Pokaiaua "Chops" Kurukaanga x Fin Barnett (S2, E5). 

Touch is a kind of a big thing in NZ... but mainly as a Friday night social game with friends and family in the summer. But there's a rapidly growing competitive aspect to the game exploding throughout Australasia and today we sit down with someone who's made their way up through the ranks and now plays at the highest level possible. 

Someone made the comparison of it being like the All Blacks, but for touch. 

Have a listen in on my convo with Choppa and learn about his journey to the top, what competitive touch looks like in NZ, some of the biggest challenges he's faced and the biggest moments we've been in, and FINALLY our tips for you on training and preparing for important trials and tournaments. 

E N J O Y !   X O 

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