Waterboys

By Thabiso Sibanda and Kim Moore

Thabiso Sibanda and Kim Moore, otherwise known as the Waterboys, are two twenty-somethings living in Wellington, New Zealand. The podcast is a collection of their takes on the world - social issues, c... more

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The podcast currently has 53 episodes available.

Waterboys episodes:

November 12, 2019 Waterboys Weekly: Gym Etiquette, Fires in Australia, YouTube Boxing and Four Day Work Weeks
On today's edition of Waterboys Weekly, Thabi and Kim talk about the destructive New South Wales fires, appropriate gym etiquette, stressful homework, and the idea a four day work week. They then touch on a boxing bout that took social media by storm. Enjoy! Stay hydrated! Facebook: Waterboys | Email: [email protected] | Instagram: waterboys_nz
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37min
November 07, 2019 Fortnightly Feature: Refereeing and Becoming a Police Officer. Featuring Monique Dalley
In our first episode of the Waterboys Fortnightly Feature, we interview Monique Dalley to find out about her experiences as a referee and as a recently-graduated police Constable. We cover some of the difficulties she faced as a woman in those fields, talk injuries and emergencies on the rugby field, and imagine what it will be like if she comes across her mates when she's working in the field as a policewoman.

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1h 9min
November 05, 2019Waterboys Weekly: National Identity and Rugby, DM-Sliding Mishaps, Halloween 2019 and Zimbabwe
In the first installment of the Waterboys Weekly segment, we contemplate the social links between national identity and rugby. We then touch on what we'd do if we were added to a random group chat, we share our favourite stories from Halloween 2019, and reflect on Thabi's recent trip to Zimbabwe. Stay hydrated!

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44min
August 15, 2019 Ihumātao and the Future of Aotearoa, New Zealand. Featuring Nadine Houia-Ashwell and Rhiaan Smith
What has been happening at Ihumātao and why is it important for Aotearoa, New Zealand? What place does Māori culture currently hold in society as a whole? What changes could be implemented in order to address socioeconomic inequities in this country? We discuss these questions and more with our guests Nadine Houia-Ashwell and Rhiaan Smith on this episode of the podcast! Enjoy! Facebook: Waterboys | Email: [email protected] | Instagram: waterboys_nz
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1h 15min
August 06, 2019 Player Empowerment, Humanising Athletes, and NBA 2019-20 Season Predictions. Featuring Sam Becroft
On today's episode of the Waterboys podcast, we sit down with Sam Becroft to discuss some ideas from the basketball world! We talk about how the power dynamic between players and teams in the NBA has developed over time, ask whether it's okay to discuss athletes' weights, and then give a few hot-take predictions for the upcoming NBA season. This and more in the latest episode of the Waterboys podcast!

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1h 2min
July 23, 2019 Eating Disorders, Bulimia, and Recovery. Featuring Paddy Miller
What is it like living with an eating disorder and bulimia? Are there signs that can help with identifying when somebody might be struggling with such a disorder? How should we characterise a healthy relationship with food? We interview Paddy Miller to discuss these questions and more on this episode of the podcast.

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1h 26min
July 16, 2019 Single-Parent Households and Sports Fandom. Featuring Jacob Slater
On today's episode of the Waterboys podcast, we yarn to Jacob about what it was like growing up in a single-parent household, and how the relationships you have with your parents or caregivers can shape your attitude to life. We also touch on how sports fandom can weave into personal identity, and whether it contributes to toxic masculinity. Stay hydrated!

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1h 17min
July 09, 2019 The Voting Age, Democracy, and Empowering Children. Featuring Olivia Chrisp
Should children be able to vote? Should elderly people not be able to? Do we empower children enough to make decisions, and do we do it in the right ways? Why is there a school where children are coffee connoisseurs at the age of ten? We grapple with these questions and more in this episode of the Waterboys podcast with our very special guest Olivia Chrisp! Enjoy!

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1h 22min
July 02, 2019 Comparing Success and the Role of Social Media. Featuring Warkina Tujuba
In this edition of the podcast, we sit down with Warkina Tujuba to discuss the phenomenon of comparing your success to the success of others and whether social media platforms should be held responsible for the content that is shared on their sites. We then chat about the relationship between social media and the mental health of individuals. Enjoy!

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54min
June 25, 2019 Youth Justice and Social Work. Featuring Jordan Mines
On this episode of the Waterboys podcast, we've got social worker Jordan Mines on to tell us all about working in youth justice. We covered the ups and downs of the job, the importance of supporting young offenders going through difficult times, as well as the value of working in communities you're closely familiar with. Stay hydrated!

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1h 5min

FAQs about Waterboys:

How many episodes does Waterboys have?

The podcast currently has 53 episodes available.