Temuera Morrison is acting royalty.

From Shortland Street to Hollywood, Once Were Warriors to Star Wars, Moana, Aqua man, and beyond - this episode is a rare, unfiltered look at one of New Zealand’s most iconic actors, told the only way Tem knows how- with humility, humor, and honesty.

We talk about the moments people think they know. And the moments you’ve never heard before:

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+ Why Tem avoids podcasts, and what finally made him say yes.

+ Why no one thought he was right for the role of Jake the Muss in Once Were Warriors, including himself and the psychological toll of playing violent roles.

+ The Hollywood years: Pamela Anderson, Marlon Brando, Harrison Ford, Val Kilmer, George Lucas and others.

+ Star Wars conventions, and why he never rushes fans who have waited to meet him

And so much more! This episode is 2 hours jam packed with great stories and life lessons from a man who has seen and done it all.

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