MaateCast

MAAATES WE’RE BACK….again. Unfortunately, the podcast is not back…yet. BUT we wanted to talk about the year that has been, and the year to come, so…..

In today’s episode, we’re talking everything 2025 by asking 25 questions about the year and the year to come 👀.

This has easily been our biggest year running TheMaates, and also our biggest year personally. We delve into it all in this episode!

Thank you so much for your support.

TIME STAMPS

00:00 - INTRO

03:12 - Favourite movie of the year?

05:48 - Our Favourite video we made (reminiscing)

08:58 - What was the biggest Barrel?

11:05 - What was the scariest moment?

12:50 - What was our biggest lesson learnt?

14:27 - What advice would we give ourselves 1 year ago?

18:03 - What was the most heated moment?

19:34 - Best food we’ve eaten?

21:27 - Biggest success of the year?

23:49 - Funniest moment of the year!

28:21 - Our favourite videos from others this year

29:55 - The best trip of the year

33:56 - What was our biggest turning point this year?

35:17 - What’s our favourite song this year?

37:13 - Best books we read this year (we didn’t read)

38:29 - Who did we watch the most this year?

40:15 - What was our favourite collaboration?

41:54 - Our favourite gift we got

43:04 - Our funniest ‘fan’ interaction

44:18 - What is our most anticipated goal for 2026?

44:37 - What do we need answered in 2026?

45:34 - What was the biggest risk we took this year?

47:26 - Biggest Barrel Pt 2

48:15 - NRL 2026 Predictions

51:50 - Everything that’s planned for 2026!

54:48 - THANK YOU (Watch this)

Cyclone Alfred hit Brisbane on the day of Christian’s wedding, forcing him to pivot last minute… Meanwhile, the boys dive into Millar’s newfound passion for The Maates, tackle a big question—should we feel guilty for sinning?—and explore how ChatGPT can help set life goals. Another fortnight in the cozy corner of the MaateCast!

Let us know if you enjoyed this episode by liking, subscribing and commenting. Thank you, Maate.

If you want to be more than a Mate, join the vision.

Everybody's Instagram:

@themaates

@christiangilbank

@mills.dowry

Separate YT Channels:

@Christiangilbank

@Millsybop 

TIME STAMPS: 

0:00 - Intro

01:31 - CYCLONE ALFRED RUINED THE WEDDING!

10:05 - Millar Lost His New House Keys…

13:07 - Mills Is Grinding More Than Ever / How To Balance

20:30 - Smash Your Goals With ChatGPT

24:00 - Should We Feel Guilty After Sinning? Shower Thought Pt 1

30:00 - Chris Had Anger Issues (interlude)

31:37 - Is This Prideful? Shower Thought Pt 2

34:43 - Outro (Honeymoon)

You read it right, The Maates are splitting up… physically. Yeah sorry for the bit of clickbait. And while we’re apologising, sorry for the second or two of blurry quality. Anyways, MILLAR HAS MOVED OUT, HE FINALLY TALKS ABOUT HIS RELIGION, and CHRIS CRIED AT CHURCH. What more could you want from a Maatecast Episode.

Let us know if you enjoyed this episode by liking, subscribing and commenting. Thank you, Maate.

If you want to be more than a Mate, join the vision.

Everybody's Instagram:

@themaates

@christiangilbank

@mills.dowry

Separate YT Channels:

@Christiangilbank

@Millsybop 

TIME STAMPS: 

0:00 - The Maates Are Done

2:56 - Millar Has Moved Out! 

8:54 - Goals For This New Chapter

13:26 - Chris Says He’s Not Ready To Get Married In 2 Weeks

17:00 - Maats are Barreling (doing bad)

19:03 - Spiritual Update: MILLAR REVEALS HIS RELIGION…(not really)

25:14 - Spiritual Update: CHRIS CRIED In Church & Still Doubts

37:28 - Outro

VALENTINES DAY SPECIAL ❤️

That’s right Ladies and Gents, thIs week the boys are delving DEEP into their past relationships! In doing so, they dig up all the problems they found throughout, and explain how to avoid and/or fix these things. These two 20 year olds basically blurt out the biggest things they’ve learnt throughout the first few years that kids start dating…and hey, one of these boys are getting married in less than a month so he’s got to be doing something right… right?!

Haha we hope you enjoy! Comment your thoughts below.

If you want to be more than a Mate, join the vision.

Everybody's Instagram:

@themaates

@christiangilbank

@mills.dowry

Separate YT Channels:

@Christiangilbank

@Millsybop 

TIME STAMPS: 

0:00 - INTRO (love is in the air)

03:00 - Christian’s Relationships

10:10 - Millar’s Relationships

13:56 - Christian’s 2.5 Year Relationship Breakup - What Happened?

21:48 - “Forbearance” - Millar Learnt This After His BIG Breakup

29:27 - How & Why To Make Arguing An Attribute

35:01 - Getting Back With Your Ex?! What Has To Change?

39:14 - Commitment! How & When To Commit

44:31 - Things To Do Before Getting Into A Relationship - Millar

53:00 - Things To Do Before Getting Into A Relationship - Christian

55:30 - What To Do When You’re IN a Relationship

1:01:51 - OUTRO (Feedback Is Needed!)

What a DOOZY!

Episode 22 brings a special guest to the corner of the MaateCast - Mr Hudsen Sheriff. He's a man of deep faith, with a love for people, hailing from the depths of America, he's come to Australia just for this episode (not really, the boys have known him for years cause they went to school together) !!

If you want the Faith Talk, skip to the second half ;)

Hope you enjoy!

If you want to be more than a Mate, join the vision.

Instagram:

@Maatecast

@Themaates

Separate YT Channels:

 @TheMaates 

 @crgilly 

 @Millsybop   

TIME STAMPS:

00:00 - Intro

1:30 - Hudsen’s tough upbringing in the USA & Surfing in Aus

6:55 - Hudsen’s Religious Background (non denomination)

8:30 - What you should know coming out of Highschool & potentially going to University

17:45 - Millar gets brutally honest about Hudsen

22:19 - WHY live an ‘Innocent’ lifestyle?

27:07 - Mic Drop Quote.

28:18 - How Hudsen Came to Believing in Jesus Christ

34:52 - Logical Evidence pointing to God (Relative Morality, General Relativity)

41:22 - Why Atheism Can’t Work

45:41 - We debate Islam vs Christianity (Quran Vs Bible)

52:07 - Final Thoughts For You

55:40 - Outro (Ep 23 teaser)

As always, love ya's

YES, you read correctly, Christian is engaged and soon to be married, and YES, the boys ran a half-marathon on impulse with no training. This episode is jam-packed with everything that certifies a MaateCast CLASSIC EPISODE.

Enjoy ;)

If you want to be more than a Mate, join the vision.

Everybody's Instagram:

@themaates

@christiangilbank

@mills.dowry

Separate YT Channels:

@Christiangilbank

@Millsybop 

TIME STAMPS:

00:00 - INTRO

04:06 - CHRIS IS ENGAGED! Why?

10:44 - Our Relationship Advice

18:23 - Engagement Changed Chris’ Perspective - Shower Thought

22:39 - Do You Need MONEY To Get Married? - Millars Moment

32:27 - Why We Ran A HALF MARATHON With No Training

44:55 - Where We’re At Sprituality (BIG NEWS)

49:55 - OUTRO

As always, love ya's

BRAND NEW SEASON OF THE MAATECAST! That's right ladies and gentlemen, the boys are back and better then ever. Starting the year off, Chris and Mills feel like Maatecast needed to be a higher priority, and with that, comes consistency and a visual upgrade; which can be seen in the snazzy new profile picture, the new logo, the interludes, and much more.

The maates want to reintroducce you to the MaateCast for a short first episode back talking about what is to come!

We hope you enjoy!

If you want to be more than a Mate, join the vision.

Everybody's Instagram:

@themaates

@christiangilbank

@mills.dowry

Separate YT Channels:

@Christiangilbank

@Millsybop 

TIME STAMPS:

00:00 - Intro / What Is The MaateCast?

03:23 - Segment Ideas (BarrelCast, ShowerThoughts, Challenges)

06:37 - OUR 2024 RECAP

10:27 - Chris’ First Shower Thought About Gladiator and Masculinity

16:13 - How Millar Wants To Raise His Kids

22:49 - Outro / DM, Comment and Like!

As always, love ya's

THE MAATES ARE BACK AGAIN, this time in a never before seen location - THE AMAZON FOREST (sounds cooler than our local creek)!!

This episode is extremely special, not just for that reason, but also because the boys come in with some HEAT — topic wise — talking in depth about their current religious beliefs, and also the importance of being a MAN in and out of relationships. The boys look to impart their wisdom from the last few years of learning into the younger generation of viewers.

We truly hope you enjoy :) 

If you want to be more than a Mate, join the vision.

Everybody's Instagram:

@themaates

@christiangilbank

@mills.dowry

Separate YT Channels:

@Christiangilbank

@Millsybop 

TIME STAMPS: 

00:00 - INTRO

02:54 - We have Wisdom to give!?

06:29 - The sock is on… (interlude)

07:20 - TOPIC 1: Relationships - Is it okay to look at (other) women?

24:56 - AVOID SIMP behaviours. Be a MAN.

31:26 - “Should I get my lips done?” - Mindset of a MAN

35:33 - Kanye almost died, Vultures 2, Media is Fake (interlude)

40:42 - TOPIC 2: Religion & God - Exploring Islam & Where Millar is at

49:17 - ^ Why Chris is choosing Christianity? Pt 1

51:25 - *MILLARS MIC INTERLUDE*

51:52 - Why Chris is choosing Christianity? Pt 2

56:22 - Struggling with NOT feeling Gods presence

1:00:07 - It’s a brainwash NOT to go to church - Christian encourages Millar

1:06:20 - Future Podcast Debate (Christianity vs Islam)

1:08:04 - Jesus blew Christian’s mind

1:09:14 - OUTRO

Another day, another Maatecast Episode… but not really cause it’s been SIX MONTHS since the last ep!

What are the boys doing!? Well, they’ll let you know in this latest instalment of the podcast. Some things include; A trip to Bali, Smoking cigars, grinding the maates content, but also just not having much to say. The boys wouldn’t want to waste your time!

The Maates are BACK!! Yes... it's been a little while but the maatecast will never die. Having said that, what do the boys talk about in the 17th Episode of the Maatecast?

Well, they obviously give an update on life and the things have been happening in their lives lately, which includes a potential TV show, less hours at work, learning discipline, Stoicism discussion, STREAMING, as well as visiting Philippines and, with that, a bunch of super real and deep thoughts. ALL that and more. 

We truly hope you enjoy :) 

If you want to be more than a Mate, join the vision.

Everybody's Instagram:

@themaates

@christiangilbank

@mills.dowry

Separate Channels:

@crgilly 

 @Millsybop 

TIME STAMPS: 

00:00 - WE’RE BACK!

02:56 - Millar’s update on life

05:55 - Christian’s hair got roasted by a random / life update

09:10 - How streaming 8hrs a week is going

11:35 - MAATES ON TV?

12:33 - Getting a TASTE of Fame / The affects of it

21:20 - The crazy things Chris saw in The Philippines

30:05 - Taking advantage of loved ones (Reflection & Reminder)

32:22 - How often do we sit with our own thoughts as teenagers?

37:23 - Diving into STOICISM (vs The Bible)

53:54 - OUTRO & THANKS

As always, maate to maate, we love ya.