BACK OF THE 135
269 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago - ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsFrom Downtown to our hometown suburb of Ranui, Auckland New Zealand, take a cruise at the back of the 135 bus with these two Kiwi-born Samoans Cam and Isaiah from the WesWes Network as they learn from talking to their guests about their passions, careers, culture, trends, and journeys in life all from our perspective, A Polynesian Perspective. For articles see our website www.weswesnet.com
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ep.234 BILLY WESLEY
March 27, 2024 11:29 - 2 hours - 125 MBBilly is of Samoan descent. He is a Maritime Engineer and Health & Fitness advocate. For more WesWes Network podcasts click here: https://linktr.ee/weswesnetwork --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/backofthe135/message
ep.233 JAYME HOHAIA
March 18, 2024 08:23 - 2 hours - 152 MBJayme Hohaia is the co-owner of the low-and-slow American BBQ takeaway RANUI SMOKE currently at the Waitemata Rugby Club. Find Ranui Smoke on Instagram here: https://bit.ly/3TPqw1r For more WesWes Network podcasts click here: https://linktr.ee/weswesnetwork --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/backofthe135/message
ep.232 ROB LUISI
March 13, 2024 09:07 - 2 hours - 180 MBRob Luisi is a Social Youth Worker and Founder of Ranui 135. Check out the website here: https://www.ranui135.org.nz/about --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/backofthe135/message
ep.231 ERIC COOK & DAN HALL
March 04, 2024 08:55 - 2 hours - 158 MBEric Cook is a Lawyer and Dan Hall is a Salesperson. Together they are business partners and co-founders of PRO ERA SPORTS MANAGEMENT dealing in Rugby League and Boxing. They are NRLPA Accredited Player Agents based in Auckland. Follow Pro-Era on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/proerasport/ For more WesWss Network podcasts click here: https://linktr.ee/weswesnetwork --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/backofthe135/message
ep.230 MATT GREY
February 18, 2024 08:49 - 2 hours - 145 MBMatt Grey is a youth social worker and former Local Board Member for Henderson-Massey. He is the founder of West City Boxing based in Henderson. West City Boxing Website: https://westcityboxing.nz/ For more WesWes Network podcasts go here: https://linktr.ee/weswesnetwork --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/backofthe135/message
ep.229 JOSEPH PAULO
February 14, 2024 09:45 - 3 hours - 187 MBJoseph Paulo is of Samoan descent, he is a Podcaster, Actor, and Voice Actor, experienced in radio hosting, radio commercials, and children's music. Listen to Joseph's podcast here: https://bit.ly/49x1KrN For more WesWes Network Podcasts click here: https://linktr.ee/weswesnetwork --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/backofthe135/message
ep.228 TUTERU SAMSON & DEJEY FONG
February 05, 2024 05:51 - 2 hours - 156 MBTuteru Samson is of Cook Island and Samoan descent. He is a Personal Trainer and instructor at the Lion's Den hosting Biggest Loser Challengers throughout the year. Dejey Fong is of Samoan descent and is a Playwright. His theatre play WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE 685 TO THE WORLD had 4 shows in 2023 at the Mangere Arts Center. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/backofthe135/message
ep.227 DJ 651
December 17, 2023 10:12 - 2 hours - 165 MBEddie Tuala AKA DJ 651 is a West Auckland DJ specialising in remixes and mixtapes. His latest mixtape MISTY BLUE is out now Follow DJ651 on Instagram here: https://bitly.ws/36iXx For more WesWes Network podcasts go here: https://linktr.ee/weswesnetwork --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/backofthe135/message
ep.226 FILIPO-FAKAATUGA IUPATI
December 14, 2023 18:09 - 4 hours - 251 MBFilipo is of Tokelauan descent, he works as an I.T. Analyst and is also a Poet, Musician, Writer, and Content Creator. For more WesWes Network Podcasts go here: https://linktr.ee/weswesnetwork --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/backofthe135/message
ep.225 FILIPO-FAKAATUGA IUPATI
December 14, 2023 18:09 - 4 hours - 251 MBFilipo is of Tokelauan descent, he works as an I.T. Analyst and is also a Poet, Musician, Writer, and Content Creator. For more WesWes Network Podcasts go here: https://linktr.ee/weswesnetwork --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/backofthe135/message
ep.225 RON AMOSA
December 13, 2023 09:10 - 3 hours - 228 MBRon Amosa is of Samoan descent. He is a Tech Engineer, Cloud Architect, Hacker, and Blogger. He is the Director of Pasifika Tech Education Charity a non-profit organization that teaches and introduces Pasifika children to I.T. Ron also hosts the YouTube channel Tech Nesian Watch Tech Nesian here: https://www.youtube.com/@TechNesianLiveStream Check out the Pasifika Tech Education Charity website here: https://www.pasifikateched.net/ For more WesWes Network podcasts go here: https://linktr.ee...
ep.223 RON AMOSA
December 13, 2023 09:10 - 3 hours - 228 MBRon Amosa is of Samoan descent. He is a Tech Engineer, Cloud Architect, Hacker, and Blogger. He is the Director of Pasifika Tech Education Charity a non-profit organization that teaches and introduces Pasifika children to I.T. Ron also hosts the YouTube channel Tech Nesian Watch Tech Nesian here: https://www.youtube.com/@TechNesianLiveStream Check out the Pasifika Tech Education Charity website here: https://www.pasifikateched.net/ For more WesWes Network podcasts go here: https://linktr...
ep.224 449A'ONE & KROOK LETTER
December 10, 2023 10:40 - 3 hours - 209 MB449A'One and Krook Letter are independent rap recording artists from South Auckland. Follow 449A'One on Instagram here: https://bitly.ws/363R9 Follow Krook Letter on Instagram here: https://bitly.ws/363Rb For more WesWes Network podcasts go here: https://linktr.ee/weswesnetwork --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/backofthe135/message
ep.226 449A'ONE & KROOK LETTER
December 10, 2023 10:40 - 3 hours - 209 MB449A'One and Krook Letter are independent rap recording artists from South Auckland. Follow 449A'One on Instagram here: https://bitly.ws/363R9 Follow Krook Letter on Instagram here: https://bitly.ws/363Rb --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/backofthe135/message
ep.224 PHILLIP TASMANIA
December 05, 2023 12:51 - 3 hours - 192 MBPhillip Tasmania is of Niuean descent. He is the Secretary of the Auckland Niue Rugby League Komiti. Follow Auckland Niue RL Instagram here: https://bitly.ws/363Qs Checkout the Auckland Niue RL website here: http://www.aucklandniuerl.co.nz/ For more WesWes Network podcasts go here: https://linktr.ee/weswesnetwork --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/backofthe135/message
ep.223 PHILLIP TASMANIA
December 05, 2023 12:51 - 3 hours - 192 MBPhillip Tasmania is of Niuean descent. He is the Secretary of the Auckland Niue Rugby League Komiti. Follow Auckland Niue RL Instagram here: https://bitly.ws/363Qs Checkout the Auckland Niue RL website here: http://www.aucklandniuerl.co.nz/ For more WesWes Network podcasts go here: https://linktr.ee/weswesnetwork --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/backofthe135/message
ep.222 CHRISTIAN MALIETOA-BROWN
December 01, 2023 01:53 - 2 hours - 136 MBChristian Malietoa-Brown is of Samoan descent, he is chairman of the Pacific Blues for the National Party special interest group and a member of the National Party. He is also a musician and celebrity in Croatia. Follow Christian on Instagram here: https://bitly.ws/33IPb Follow Pacific Blues here: https://bitly.ws/33IPF --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/backofthe135/message
ep.221 MICHAEL STOWERS
November 29, 2023 11:13 - 2 hours - 162 MBMichael Stowers is of Samoan descent. He is a Chartered Accountant and a Marathon runner competing in races across New Zealand and overseas including the Ironman Triathlon. Follow Michael on Instagram here: https://bitly.ws/33JU3 For more WesWes Network podcasts go here: https://linktr.ee/weswesnetwork --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/backofthe135/message
ep.220 PAUL AMANI
November 21, 2023 09:24 - 3 hours - 192 MBPaul Amani is of Samoan descent, he is a Quantity Surveyor working in West Auckland. He also plays Masters Rugby League for Marist Saints and Wiseguys of Waitemata Seagulls. For more WesWes Network podcasts go here: https://linktr.ee/weswesnetwork --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/backofthe135/message
ep.219 GURU OF GAINZ
November 15, 2023 09:38 - 2 hours - 151 MBJan Zabawski AKA The Guru Of Gainz is a personal trainer specialising in strength and weight lifting. He is also a Teacher aide and host of The Zealous State of Mind Podcast. Jan is of Samoan and Polish descent. Follow The Zealous State of Mind podcast here: https://bitly.ws/32nI7 For more WesWes Network podcasts go here: https://linktr.ee/weswesnetwork --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/backofthe135/message
ep.218 ERIC MARIEKORE & AVE MAELI
November 12, 2023 12:19 - 3 hours - 179 MBEric Mariekore is of Cook Island descent and is a barista. Ave Maeli is of Samoan descent and has a passion for fitness training. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/backofthe135/message
ep.217 TONY LAULU
November 08, 2023 08:44 - 2 hours - 162 MBTony Laulu is of Samoan descent. He is the founder of Digital Discipline a service that supports Social Media Awareness, he is also an author of children's books and is also behind the Instagram page Them Savaii Boys. Follow Them Savaii Boys on Instagram here: https://bitly.ws/ZIGd View the Digital Discipline website here: https://www.digitaldiscipline.co.nz/ For more WesWes Network podcasts go here: https://linktr.ee/weswesnetwork --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spot...
ep.216 THE REAL BDFS
November 05, 2023 09:41 - 3 hours - 186 MBCam Bernard AKA The Real BDFS is of Samoan descent. West Auckland born and raised, is a social media personality and content creator, producing his brand of comedy sketches on Instagram and Facebook. Follow The Real BDFS on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/thereal_bdfs/ For more WesWes Network podcasts go here: https://linktr.ee/weswesnetwork --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/backofthe135/message
ep.215 DEJEY FONG
October 29, 2023 10:01 - 1 hour - 115 MBDejey is of Samoan descent. He is a playwright who has written and produced the theatre productions of two shows, Redemption and Whats The Difference 685 to the world. Follow Dejey on Instagram here: https://bitly.ws/YPZU For more WesWes Network podcasts go here: https://linktr.ee/weswesnetwork --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/backofthe135/message
ep.115 DEJEY FONG
October 29, 2023 10:01 - 1 hour - 115 MBDejey is of Samoan descent. He is a playwright who has written and produced the theatre productions of two shows, Redemption and Whats The Difference 685 to the world. Follow Dejey on Instagram here: https://bitly.ws/YPZU --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/backofthe135/message
ep.114 Dr. LEFAOALI'I DION ENARI
October 25, 2023 06:16 - 3 hours - 193 MBLefaoali'i is a Lecturer in the School of Sport and Recreation at Auckland University of Technology. He is also a writer with articles in RNZ, Samoan Observer, and Coconet TV For more WesWes Network podcasts click here: https://linktr.ee/weswesnetwork --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/backofthe135/message
ep.214 Dr. LEFAOALI'I DION ENARI
October 25, 2023 06:16 - 3 hours - 193 MBLefaoali'i is a Lecturer in the School of Sport and Recreation at Auckland University of Technology. He is also a writer with articles in RNZ, Samoan Observer, and Coconet TV Follow Dion Enari on Instagram here: https://bitly.ws/ZwEM For more WesWes Network podcasts click here: https://linktr.ee/weswesnetwork --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/backofthe135/message
Dr. LEFAOALI'I DION ENARI
October 25, 2023 06:16 - 3 hours - 193 MBLefaoali'i is a Lecturer in the School of Sport and Recreation at Auckland University of Technology. He is also a writer with articles in RNZ, Samoan Observer, and Coconet TV For more WesWes Network podcasts click here: https://linktr.ee/weswesnetwork --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/backofthe135/message
ep.213 JACK NIELSEN
October 19, 2023 09:22 - 2 hours - 132 MBJack Nielsen is a former rugby player, has a background in Education, and is co-host of the podcast NATIVE OVERSTAYERS. Jack also co-runs a consultancy specializing in writing Section 27 (Cultural) reports for the New Zealand Courts. Listen to the NATIVE OVERSTAYERS podcast here: https://spoti.fi/39XJBKt For more WesWes Network podcasts click here: https://linktr.ee/weswesnetwork --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/backofthe135/message
ep.212 STEVA AUINA
October 16, 2023 10:28 - 2 hours - 166 MBSteva Auina is of Samoan descent, born and raised in West Auckland. She is the founder of 'Laulima' a Ministry of Education-funded program that supports LGBT students at high schools around Auckland. For more WesWes Network podcasts click here: https://linktr.ee/weswesnetwork --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/backofthe135/message
ep.211 EDDIE TUALASEA
September 24, 2023 10:48 - 3 hours - 188 MBEddie is a Butcher by trade and a Health and Fitness advocate A member of Westside Fitness. Eddie is of Samoan descent and an alumnus of Liston College. For more WesWes Network podcasts click here: https://linktr.ee/weswesnetwork --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/backofthe135/message
ep.210 UNA'LOTO SULI
September 17, 2023 10:56 - 1 hour - 112 MBUna'Loto Suli is of Tongan descent, born and raised in Massey, West Auckland he is a Professional Rugby League player in Australia. Follow Una'Loto on Instagram here: https://bitly.ws/UUUt For more WesWes Network podcasts click here: https://linktr.ee/weswesnetwork --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/backofthe135/message
ep.209 ELIJAH FA'AFIU
September 10, 2023 13:27 - 3 hours - 227 MBElijah is a NZ Journalist for Newstalk 1ZB and a sports writer for the NZ Herald. Elijah is of Samoan descent. Follow Elijah on Instagram here: https://bitly.ws/UnL8 For more WesWes Network podcasts go here: https://linktr.ee/weswesnetwork --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/backofthe135/message
ep.208 FUZION & FLO
September 03, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 115 MBHalen and May are both Fitness Trainers who run their own boot camp called FUZION & FLO FITNESS in West Auckland specializing in Step Aerobics with a Booty Burner routine. Find Fuzion & Flo on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/fuzion.flo_fitness/ For more WesWes Network podcasts click here: https://linktr.ee/weswesnetwork --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/backofthe135/message
ep.207 NEUELI MAUAFU
August 28, 2023 08:45 - 2 hours - 163 MBNeueli Mauafu is of Samoan descent. He is a Journalist and reporter for Tagata Pasifika and a writer for TP+ (Tagata Pasifika Plus) An advocate for Samoa participating in sports worldwide Neueli is also the content creator for Sideline Samoa on Instagram. Follow Sideline Samoa here: https://www.instagram.com/sidelinesamoa/ For more WesWes Network podcasts click here: https://linktr.ee/weswesnetwork --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/backofthe135/message
ep.206 ALL IN CREW
August 20, 2023 12:35 - 2 hours - 137 MBThe All In Crew are the cast of the theatre production WHATS THE DIFFERENCE 685 TO THE WORLD a story about Samoan unity during the Toa Samoa campaign in the 2022 Rugby League World Cup written by DJ Fong. Tickets to the show here: http://bitly.ws/Ssfd --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/backofthe135/message
ep.205 REECE MUIR & PAKI DUNN
August 14, 2023 11:39 - 3 hours - 201 MBReece Muir is an Audio Engineer and Podcaster who works at Crescendo, Avondale. Paki Dunn is a rap recording artist and a mentor and Content Producer at Crescendo. Crescendo is a social enterprise in West Auckland specializing in sound design services and conducting mentoring programs for youth. See Crescendos website here: https://www.crescendo.org.nz/ For more WesWes Network content click here: https://linktr.ee/weswesnetwork --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify....
ep.204 AVE MAELI
August 06, 2023 11:39 - 1 hour - 91.8 MBAve is a Security Monitor Administrator and a fitness advocate. He is also a panelist on the EMPTY OUT THA CLIP podcast. For more WesWes Network content click here: https://linktr.ee/weswesnetwork --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/backofthe135/message
ep.203 CHARLES SCHUSTER
August 02, 2023 12:26 - 1 hour - 97.5 MBCharles Schuster is a fitness coach and co-founder of Rampage Community Hub which is a fitness gym catered for the local community and operates in West City Mall, Henderson. Check Out the Rampage Community Hub website here: https://www.rampagecommunityhub.org.nz/ For more WesWes Network content click here: https://linktr.ee/weswesnetwork --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/backofthe135/message
ep.202 BILL & AIMEE ALEFAIO
July 16, 2023 11:30 - 3 hours - 227 MBBill and Aimee Alefaio and their two twin boys are the PolyAsiaNZ who left West Auckland 3 years ago to travel the world. Now they are back living in Auckland and came through the WesWes Network studios to sit down with Cam for a conversation. Find PolyAsiaNZ on Facebook here: http://bitly.ws/LuXz For more WesWes Network content click here: https://linktr.ee/weswesnetwork --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/backofthe135/message
ep.201 WILL FLEMING
July 10, 2023 09:38 - 2 hours - 148 MBWill Fleming is of Cook Island descent. He is a professional podcaster and founder of Camp Fire Studios based in Avondale, Auckland. He is the host of A BEACON OF HOPE podcast. Checkout Camp Fire Studios website here: https://www.campfirestudios.co.nz/ For more WesWes Network content click here: https://linktr.ee/weswesnetwork --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/backofthe135/message
ep.200 THE WESWES NETWORK
July 03, 2023 11:57 - 5 hours - 306 MBThe WesWes Network celebrates its flagship podcast's 200th episode. Cam hosts Leti and Erick from the EOTC podcast, Cyn, Tee, and Ria from The Afakasi Scoop Podcast and Pani from The 135 Playlist Podcast. For more WesWes Network content click here: https://linktr.ee/weswesnetwork --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/backofthe135/message
ep.199 DAVID OBEDA
May 30, 2023 11:57 - 2 hours - 135 MBDavid Obeda AKA King Dave is of Cook Island descent, he is a 501 deportee and now a podcaster who hosts the popular New Zealand and Australia podcast THE FRESH START formerly known as THE FELON SHOW. Follow The Fresh Start on Spotify here: http://bitly.ws/G5WY Watch The Fresh Start on YouTube here: http://bitly.ws/G5WC For more WesWes Network content click here: https://linktr.ee/weswesnetwork --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/backofthe135/message
ep.199 DAVID ODEBA
May 30, 2023 11:57 - 2 hours - 135 MBDavid Odeba AKA King Dave is of Cook Island descent, he is a 501 deportee and now a podcaster who hosts the popular New Zealand and Australia podcast THE FRESH START formerly known as THE FELON SHOW. Follow The Fresh Start on Spotify here: http://bitly.ws/G5WY Watch The Fresh Start on YouTube here: http://bitly.ws/G5WC For more WesWes Network content click here: https://linktr.ee/weswesnetwork --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/backofthe135/message
ep.199 KING DAVE
May 30, 2023 11:57 - 2 hours - 135 MBDavid Odeba AKA King Dave is of Cook Island descent, he is a 501 deportee and now a podcaster who hosts the popular New Zealand and Australia podcast THE FRESH START formerly known as THE FELON SHOW. Follow The Fresh Start on Spotify here: http://bitly.ws/G5WY Watch The Fresh Start on YouTube here: http://bitly.ws/G5WC For more WesWes Network content click here: https://linktr.ee/weswesnetwork --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/backofthe135/message
ep.198 ISAAC PEACH
May 14, 2023 10:30 - 1 hour - 98.8 MBIsaac Peach is a former boxer and is now a coach and trainer who owns Aotearoa's number-one boxing gym in West Auckland called "Peach Boxing". Isaac is also a plumber by trade. For more information on Peach Boxing see their website here: https://peachboxing.co.nz/ For more WesWes Network content click here: https://linktr.ee/weswesnetwork --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/backofthe135/message
ep.197 Dr. WILL FLAVELL
May 02, 2023 10:28 - 2 hours - 135 MBDr. Will Flavell is Kaihautu Maori (Education Manager Maori) at COMET Auckland, he is currently an elected board member at Auckland Council Henderson Massey. Follow Dr. Flavell on Instagram here: https://bit.ly/3nmuVLG For more WesWes Network content click here: https://linktr.ee/weswesnetwork --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/backofthe135/message
ep.196 LAWRENCE MENDOZA BORJA
May 01, 2023 10:21 - 2 hours - 165 MBLawrence Mendoza Borja is of Filipino descent and a Waitakere College alumni. He is a former HipHop dancer and founder of the dance crew Prestige. Lawrence is now a personal trainer and resident boxing coach at Snap Fitness Henderson. Follow Lawrence Mendoza on Instagram here: https://bit.ly/40X0IAy For more WesWes Network content click here: https://linktr.ee/weswesnetwork --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/backofthe135/message
ep.195 LUI TAGALOA
April 30, 2023 10:00 - 2 hours - 152 MBLui is of Samoan descent and hails from Lynfield, Auckland. He is an actor, hip-hop recording artist, and producer. Follow Lui on Instagram here: https://bit.ly/3VmdCqz For more WesWes Network podcasts click here: https://linktr.ee/weswesnetwork --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/backofthe135/message
ep.194 JOEL BURNS
April 27, 2023 10:45 - 2 hours - 134 MBJoel is an Electrician and assistant coach for Kelston Boys High School 1st XV. Joel also played rugby professionally in the UK. He is a Kelson Boys High School alumni. Follow the WesWes Network here: https://linktr.ee/weswesnetwork --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/backofthe135/message