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Manaaki Hoepo is a Kiwi content creator, entertainer, and social media personality who has built a loyal following through his hilarious videos, infectious personality, and unapologetically authentic approach to life. Proud of his Māori roots and never afraid to have a laugh, Manaaki has become a familiar face across social media, and more recently, on The Traitors Australia.
In this podcast, we talked about:
Growing up in rural New Zealand and the culture shock of moving to bigger cities
His time at Otago University, including some hilarious stories about student life and the party culture
Why he decided to make the move to Australia, and what he missed most about home
His connection to his Māori culture and why representing his heritage is so important to him
His approach to content creation, navigating social media, and staying true to himself
Getting to know the other side of Manaaki when the cameras are off
His friendship with bestie Lexie
How he handles online criticism and the challenges that come with having a public profile
Why he's passionate about sharing his story and experiences with others
His recent experience on The Traitors Australia and what it was like playing as a Faithful
And, of course, settling the important debate of where to find the best pies in New Zealand!
Manaaki is an absolute character, and this conversation was full of laughs, great stories, and some genuine gold along the way. Such a fun episode, and one you won't want to miss!
Available now on all major podcast platforms and YouTube!
12 Oct 2026
#120 - Pia Bacino
Pia Bacino is a New Zealand-based photographer who has built an impressive brand through her world-class work, specialising in everything from weddings to a wide range of creative shoots. But there's much more to Pia than photography! She's also a pilot, entrepreneur, and four-time national Taekwondo champion.
In this podcast, we talked about:
How she got into the wedding photography industry and developed her own unique style
The importance of building relationships with her clients, and how she decides which events to photograph
Her reaction to some of her photos going viral
Her experiences working with Vanity Fair and Vogue
The art of capturing a great photograph
Her battle with a rare illness, and how she managed to bounce back
Her experiences competing in Taekwondo
And plenty of laughs along the way!
This podcast was so much fun, and Pia has some absolute gold to share from her journey. Make sure you check out this episode, available now on all major podcast platforms and YouTube!
7 Oct 2026
#119 - Samantha Richards
Samantha Richards is a primary school teacher, content creator and former contestant on The Traitors NZ, who has built an online community by sharing an honest, funny and inspiring look into life inside the classroom.
In this podcast we talked about:
Her passion for teaching, and what first drew her into the profession
The biggest lessons she has learnt throughout her teaching career, and why she can see herself doing it for a long time
The joy of being a big sister to her brother Nick, and what he has taught her about life
What we can all learn about embracing our differences and celebrating what makes people unique
Experiencing burnout, how she worked her way through that season, and the importance of finding balance
How her social media and TikTok following exploded during COVID, and why her content has inspired others to pursue teaching
The realities of sharing your life and career online
Her recent experience competing on The Traitors NZ, and what it was like being such a formidable Faithful inside the castle
A really fun and wholesome conversation about teaching, purpose, family, burnout, social media and learning to embrace what makes each of us different.
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4.9 / 5
18 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 27 / 100
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