BACK OF THE 135
269 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 months 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.193 SAM TUITUPOU
April 24, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 64.3 MBSam is of Tongan descent, he is a retired professional rugby player who played in the mid-field at the Blues, All Blacks, Worcester, Munster, Sale Sharks, and Coventry. Sam now resides in Manchester and is a sports agent for Pacific Island rugby players applying their trade in the UK. Sam is a Kelston Boys High School alumni. Follow Sam Tuitupou on Instagram here: https://bit.ly/3H7X0wQ Follow the WesWes Network here: https://linktr.ee/weswesnetwork --- Send in a voice message: https:...
ep.192 ROLAND WILLIAMS
April 23, 2023 09:17 - 3 hours - 190 MBRoland Williams is of Fijian descent. He is a school teacher and also a singer and songwriter. Winner of the talent show Homai Te Pakipaki, Roland has gone on to sing for Boys 2 Men vocalist Wanya Morris. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/backofthe135/message
ep.191 VINNIE McCLAFFERTY
April 18, 2023 18:49 - 2 hours - 130 MBVinnie McClafferty is of Maori and Irish descent. He is a Financial Advisor and former Bank Manager who now operates his own mortgage advisory business called 'The Mortgage Hub'. Vinnie hails from West Auckland and is a Kelston Boys High School alumni. Check out The Mortgage Hub website here: https://www.themortgagehub.co.nz/ Follow The Mortgage Hub on Instagram here: https://bit.ly/3MTHZlX --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/backofthe135/message
ep.190 THEO DAVID
April 16, 2023 10:00 - 3 hours - 187 MBTheo David is of Samoan descent from South Auckland. He is an actor performing on the theatre stage and in film. Theo is currently starring as ambulance medic Viliami To'a on the television show Shortland Street. Follow Theo on Instagram here: https://bit.ly/43v2BHj 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.189 HEARATICK
April 13, 2023 12:32 - 1 hour - 106 MBHearatick is an Egyptian-Kiwi rap recording artist and film director. His latest song Hearatick featuring Cathy V is out on YouTube. Hearatick resides in Ranui. Follow Hearatick on Youtube here: https://bit.ly/3MHMH6w Follow Hearatick on Spotify here: https://spoti.fi/3zXt9DA Follow Hearatick on Instagram here: https://bit.ly/3L6ry4N For more WesWes Network podcasts click here: https://linktr.ee/weswesnetwork --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/backoft...
ep.188 MIKI LEAT & TEVITA TAUHAKAU MAKA
April 03, 2023 10:24 - 2 hours - 133 MBMiki Leat is of Tongan, Samoan, and Maori descent and works in the mental health sector in West Auckland. Tevita Tauhakau Maka is of Tongan descent and is the founder of the clothing label and brand "Never Sio Lalo" he is also an advocate for mental health awareness. Follow Never Sio Lalo on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/never_sio_lalo_/ For more WesWes Network podcasts click here: https://linktr.ee/weswesnetwork --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com...
ep.187 TIM PROVISE
March 29, 2023 10:38 - 2 hours - 137 MBTim Provise is a breakfast radio host for The Morning Shack on Niu FM and is also an on-the-field reporter for 'The Crowd Goes Wild' tv sports show. Follow Tim on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/timprovise/ 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.186 ELLIOT MOTU
March 26, 2023 10:42 - 3 hours - 188 MBElliot Motu is of Maori and Cook Island descent. Elliot has a corporate career spanning 17 years and holds a Senior Management position at Fuji-Xerox. 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.185 SULI MOA
March 21, 2023 09:17 - 2 hours - 127 MBSuli Moa is of Tongan descent. He is a Playwright, Actor, Screenwriter, and Teacher. Suli is currently a writer for the NZ TV show Shortland Street and he has also written one of the episodes of The Panthers mini-series. 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.184 SOLOMONA PUKA
March 19, 2023 09:37 - 2 hours - 149 MBSolomona is of Tokelau descent and a Piha, West Auckland resident. Solomona is an entrepreneur owning several businesses in the retail sector including West City Heating, Dr. Flue, and NZ BBQ Boys. West City Heating Website: https://www.westcityheating.co.nz/ 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.183 JOSIAH TUITAMA
February 26, 2023 10:06 - 2 hours - 138 MBJosiah has a Bachelor of Architecture degree and is now training to compete in the sport of weightlifting. 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.182 ZANE POCKLINGTON
February 19, 2023 09:42 - 2 hours - 144 MBZane is of Samoan and Maori descent, a Kelston Boys High School alumni, and a former Rugby League player and Coach for New Lynn, Marist, and Point Chevalier. Zane runs the charitable organization GENERATIONAL IMPACT TRUST Follow Zane on Instagram here: https://bit.ly/3ElZQNk For more WesWes Network podcasts look here: https://linktr.ee/weswesnetwork --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/backofthe135/message
ep.181 NICHOLAI PARTCH
February 16, 2023 09:46 - 2 hours - 124 MBNicholai is of Samoan descent, he is a Digital Marketing Manager who has worked for Taumesina Resort, Vodafone, and Vailima Breweries in Samoa. Now living in Auckland Nicholai is also a Photographer. His business White Light Photography specializes in weddings and family portraits. Follow White Light Photography on Instagram here: https://bit.ly/3YwkToy For more WesWes Network podcasts click here: https://linktr.ee/weswesnetwork --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify....
ep.180 PUGA LEKASA
February 14, 2023 18:25 - 2 hours - 166 MBPuga is of Tuvalu descent and raised in West Auckland. He is an entrepreneur owning his own screen printing business Spacific Tees Ltd. two clothing labels Taina Hood Clothing and Keli Customs. He has also owned a Cafe in West Harbour. Puga also trades online in the stock market. Follow Taina Hood Clothing on Instagram here: https://bit.ly/3K60Ngq Follow Puga Prints on Instagram here: https://bit.ly/40X3gA0 Follow Keli Customs on Instagram here: https://bit.ly/3E9xIgi --- Send in ...
ep.179 SAMOAN SCIENTIST
February 12, 2023 03:34 - 2 hours - 132 MBAmy Maslen-Miller AKA Samoan Scientist is a Ph.D. student studying Traditional Samoan foods and the nutritional benefits it has on health. Follow Amy's journey on Instagram here: https://bit.ly/3XoweWq Follow Amy on Facebook here: https://bit.ly/3lvjK23 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/backofthe135/message
ep.178 DION BRIGGS
February 08, 2023 09:00 - 2 hours - 122 MBDion is of Tongan descent, a former Professional Rugby League player, and is now Head Coach of the Ponsonby Woman's Rugby League team. 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.177 RAY TUIVAITI
February 06, 2023 11:40 - 2 hours - 131 MBRay Tuivaiti is Samoan, raised in Ranui, and went to Kelston Boys High School. Ray is a former Rugby player and represented New Zealand for the NZ Colts. 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.176 TIM DAM
January 29, 2023 11:01 - 2 hours - 174 MBTim Dam is a Kiwi-Cambodian, raised in Ranui, and went to Kelston Boys High School. Tim is a Banker specializing in Business Loans 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.175 ITS THA FRO
January 22, 2023 10:09 - 3 hours - 178 MBIts Tha Fro AKA Caleb King Phillips is a content creator and co-host on The Panel, a live social media show discussing community issues. Follow Its Tha Fro on TikTok here: https://bit.ly/3wj1KtZ Follow Its Tha Fro on Instagram here: https://bit.ly/3D5nq0u For more WesWes Network podcasts click here: https://bit.ly/3WuXUbM --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/backofthe135/message
ep.174 JOHN TANUVASA
January 15, 2023 11:01 - 2 hours - 138 MBJohn Tanuvasa is an entrepreneur and Fashion Designer. He is the founder of the clothing company and label 'Ohn' Find Ohn Clothing website with social links here: https://ohnclothing.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/backofthe135/message
ep.173 KISS THE FLOOR
January 13, 2023 12:20 - 2 hours - 177 MBKingston AKA Kingston Eclipse, AKA Kiss The Floor is a former Professional Wrestler in Aotearoa, Australia, and Japan. Kiss The Floor is a content creator and a co-host on The Panel, a social media discussion platform on TikTok. Follow Kiss the Floor on TikTok here: https://bit.ly/3kfQN9L Follow Kiss the Floor on Instagram here: https://bit.ly/3izbUDh For more WesWes Network podcasts go here: https://linktr.ee/weswesnetwork --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/p...
ep.172 LOCKING LATU
January 09, 2023 11:57 - 1 hour - 105 MBLocking Latu is a content creator and Battle Rapper. His early rap battles went viral through the Ranui community and now he is a regular participant in the 1Outs battle rap scene. Find Locking Latu on TikTok here: https://bit.ly/3WVL4UX --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/backofthe135/message
ep.171 LORENZO KAISARA
January 08, 2023 11:01 - 3 hours - 194 MBLorenzo is Samoan born and attended school at Leififi College and Kelston Boys High School. Lorenzo is a Community Engagement Manager at Local Doctors and a Producer at 531 PI for the PMN Samoa radio show. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/backofthe135/message
ep.170 SAFOTU JUNIOR FILIPO
January 06, 2023 12:49 - 3 hours - 206 MBSafotu is of Samoan descent and was raised in West Auckland. Safotu is a teacher and Student Dean at Onehunga High School, he is also the author of the academic paper "Pasefika Secondary School Pastoral Deans’ Narratives of Working With Pasefika Students Who Have Church Commitments" Read the paper here: https://bit.ly/3CoCO7J --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/backofthe135/message
ep.169 WILLIAM HOLA
January 02, 2023 10:31 - 2 hours - 132 MBWilliam is Tongan born, raised in West Auckland, and resides in Dunedin. He is the head coach of the Premier Colts U21s for the Southern Rugby Football Club. 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.168 MICHEL MULIPOLA
December 20, 2022 11:28 - 3 hours - 223 MBMichel Mulipola AKA Bloody Samoan is a Comic Book Artist, Professional Wrestler, and Video Gamer. Michel is currently working as a Story Artist for Walt Disney Animation Studios. See Michel Mulipola's website here: https://bit.ly/3PJn196 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/backofthe135/message
ep.167 PAKI DUNN
December 19, 2022 09:54 - 2 hours - 147 MBPaki Dunn is a West Auckland youth social worker and Hip-hop Artist. Dunn is also an advocate for the 1Outs Battle Rap scene. Follow Paki Dunn on Instagram here: https://bit.ly/3VdYBFv Follow Paki Dunn on Facebook here: https://bit.ly/3G2e2wp For more WesWes Network Podcasts click here: https://bit.ly/3BP15Dx --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/backofthe135/message
ep.166 JUNIOR PATI
December 14, 2022 11:54 - 1 hour - 106 MBJunior is of Samoan descent from West Auckland before moving to Sydney Australia when he was 13. Junior played Rugby League for St Marys JRLC winning a Penrith district championship with the club in 2008. Junior now resides in Christchurch. For more WesWes Network podcasts click here: https://bit.ly/3WGEeSJ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/backofthe135/message
ep.165 BARNEY WIKITERA
December 12, 2022 10:09 - 2 hours - 142 MBBarney Wikitera is a West Aucklander of Niuean and Maori descent. He is a youth worker and the co-founder of the Maka Leadership Program based in Ranui which is an organisation that encourages youth to become positive members of their community through the use of Muay Thai and Education. For more information on the Maka Leadership Program click here: https://bit.ly/3iUstcN --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/backofthe135/message
ep.164 DJ JAkS
December 05, 2022 11:58 - 3 hours - 186 MBSala Peau AKA DJ Jaks is a West Auckland DJ and part of Kut Man Krew Music and Outkast Entertainment NZ. Follow Outkast Entertainment on Instagram here: https://bit.ly/3VSyZPy --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/backofthe135/message
ep.163 JAY-EMZ
December 01, 2022 10:55 - 1 hour - 82.5 MBJerry-Moses Roebeck AKA Jay-Emz is a Samoan/Niuean West Aucklander. He is a recording artist and songwriter and has worked as a professional backing vocalist for many NZ and international artists such as Fia, Stan Walker, Sammy J, and many more. In 2022 Jerry starred in the Theatre show "Pacifica The Musical" Subscribe to Jay-Emz on Youtube here: https://www.youtube.com/@JayEmz/videos Follow Jay-Emz on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/jayemz_music/ For more WesWes Network podca...
ep.162 DLAR
November 25, 2022 22:25 - 2 hours - 130 MBDlar Murrie is a West Aucklander and co-founder of 1Outs Entertainment Rap Battle League. For past shows check out the 1Outs YouTube Channel here: https://bit.ly/3EAlRHL For updates on new shows see 1Outs Facebook page here: https://bit.ly/3u1v0nO For more WesWes Network podcasts click here: https://bit.ly/3i9ITO2 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/backofthe135/message
ep.161 JOEY NANAI
November 19, 2022 00:36 - 1 hour - 107 MBJoey Nanai is a Sales and Marketing Executive and Sales Mentor. He is also the host of the WesWes Network podcast THE PITCH WITH JOEY NANAI on Spotify. Listen to THE PITCH WITH JOEY NANAI here: https://spoti.fi/3OhCwEl For more WesWes Network podcasts click here: https://bit.ly/3gjacox --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/backofthe135/message
ep.160 ROB GAITAU
November 17, 2022 09:56 - 2 hours - 125 MBRob Gaitau is a New Zealand-born Samoan raised in West Auckland and attended Massey High School. Rob advocates mental health awareness and uses his clothing brand "BALLSY" to help deliver that message and to give back to his community. For more information on BALLSY click here: https://ballsy.nz/ 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.159 DIAMOND LANGI
November 08, 2022 08:51 - 1 hour - 108 MBDiamond Langi is a Tongan-New Zealand model, actress, singer, and beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Miss Universe New Zealand in 2019. Diamond plays the lead character in the Polynesian-American feature film Sosefina and features in the ground-breaking Tongan drama web series Brutal Lives season 2 Website: https://diamondlangi.com/ For more WesWes Network podcasts tap here: https://bit.ly/3fKQLEV --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/backofthe135...
ep.158 STEVEN SETU
November 01, 2022 08:05 - 2 hours - 141 MBSteven Setu is a former 1Outs Battle Rapper and is now a social media sensation with his controversial motivational videos on TikTok. For more WesWes Network podcasts tap here: https://bit.ly/3he6X1E --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/backofthe135/message
ep.157 JEMAIMA TIATIA
October 30, 2022 10:09 - 1 hour - 116 MBDr. Jemaima Tiatia is an Associate Professor of Maori and Pacific Studies and is Pro Vice-Chancellor at the University of Auckland. For more WesWes Network podcasts tap here: https://bit.ly/3he6X1E --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/backofthe135/message
ep.156 SELWYN COBBO
October 25, 2022 10:51 - 1 hour - 88.2 MBAs a Rugby League player, Selwyn Cobbo is a young rising star in the NRL who plays wing for the Brisbane Broncos. Selwyn also debut for Queensland in the 2022 State Of Origin series For more WesWes Network podcasts tap here: https://bit.ly/3UBzGfb --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/backofthe135/message
ep.155 TANA VALENI
October 17, 2022 11:22 - 3 hours - 200 MBTana is an IT professional and Enterprise Asset Management Specialist. Tana is a member of the WesWes Network and is host of the podcast called "polyTECH TALK" Follow the polyTECH TALK podcast on Spotify here: https://spoti.fi/3ENghDm --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/backofthe135/message
ep.154 ADAM TAFAU
October 16, 2022 11:42 - 1 hour - 80.7 MBAdam Tafau is a personal trainer and host of the WesWes Network podcast called THE SUCCESS RECIPE. Follow the Success Recipe podcast on Spotify here: https://spoti.fi/3MxCtTR For more WesWes Network podcasts click here: https://bit.ly/3RXJvCx --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/backofthe135/message
ep.153 THE AFAKASI SCOOP
October 13, 2022 09:26 - 1 hour - 91.9 MBTee and Cyn are school teachers and Ria works in HR. Together the trio are hosts of the WesWes Network's podcast called "THE AFAKASI SCOOP" Follow THE AFAKASI SCOOP podcast on Spotify here: https://spoti.fi/3g1xgYn --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/backofthe135/message
ep.152 JOHN OFE
October 09, 2022 11:45 - 2 hours - 169 MBJohn Ofe works in the I.T. industry full-time and as a side hustle is the owner and operator of OFE MICROGREENS LTD. which produces a variety of tiny, edible young vegetable seedlings, grown in seedling trays and harvested just after the first true leaves forms For more info click here for the website: https://ofemnz.co.nz/ 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.151 JUNIOR KALAVA
October 04, 2022 11:16 - 2 hours - 136 MBJunior Kalava is a young entrepreneur and the founder of the sock brand HOLY FEET. Camz is also joined by Tama and Levi Click here for information: https://bit.ly/3rtOPmh --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/backofthe135/message
ep.150 AIMELA HANSEN
October 03, 2022 11:34 - 2 hours - 176 MBAimela is a qualified Building Surveyor and Community Volunteer, she is also a candidate for Councilor at Auckland City's Waitakere Ward. Voting in the Auckland local elections end 5 days from this recording For more information on Aimela click here: https://bit.ly/3rqE8Ru 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.149 JACQUI HAREMA
October 01, 2022 17:59 - 2 hours - 117 MBJacqui Harema is the Director of Whānau Ora at Te Whānau o Waipareira in West Auckland. She is of Maori and Samoan descent and is currently campaigning as a candidate for the Henderson-Massey Local Board and the Portage Licensing Trust. Voting ends a week's time after this episode was recorded. For more info on Jacqui Harema click here: https://jacquiharema.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/backofthe135/message
ep.148 CRAIG LORD
September 30, 2022 12:45 - 1 hour - 113 MBCraig Lord is a former Engineer, and currently has a small freelance broadcast and media business having experience in videography, writing, and voicing. Craig is also campaigning to be Auckland Mayor and at the recording of this podcast has been polling at third place with the voting deadline a week away. For more info on Craig Lord click on his website here: https://www.craiglord.nz/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/backofthe135/message
ep.147 TUA SCHUSTER
September 25, 2022 00:47 - 3 hours - 225 MBTua Schuster is a West Auckland resident of Samoan and Niuean descent. He is currently a candidate for local government elections for Auckland City Waitakere Ward as an Independent. Click here for more info on Tua Schuster: https://bit.ly/3r3l3Vl --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/backofthe135/message
ep.146 ROYSTON MASIUTAMA
September 19, 2022 13:06 - 2 hours - 173 MBRoyston is the Paramatta Eels' number one fan, he is also one of the usos who has survived Covid despite not being vaccinated and losing his job to the mandates. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/backofthe135/message
ep.145 TERRY TOKI
September 16, 2022 12:12 - 2 hours - 164 MBTerry is a fellow podcaster who grew up in South Auckland and resides in Mt Roskill. He is the co-host of the live video podcast FORTHEBOYS PODCAST, a show based on conversations around mental health and well-being. and THE LATCHED PODCAST, a Sports show around the latest news in Rugby Union, Rugby League, Basketball and others Subscribe to FORTHEBOYS PODCAST on YouTube here: https://bit.ly/3eOWYyF Subscribe to THE LATCHED PODCAST on YouTube here: https://bit.ly/3Dv22m1 --- Send in a ...
ep.144 LOGAN MARTIN
August 30, 2022 12:05 - 2 hours - 158 MBLogan is an officer in the NZ Fire Service and has been a firefighter for 17+ years. Camz sits down with Logan and talks to him about the current NZ Firefighter strike in Aotearoa. They discuss his career as a firefighter, the training, what goes on behind the scenes as a fireman, and more. Other topics include Rugby, All Blacks losing, Te Reo, and Racism. Click here for more information on the NZ Fire Service Strike: https://bit.ly/3q1g72B --- Send in a voice message: https://podcast...