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THE MARTIN SHOW111: Rāhui Eruera | Why We Need To Normalise Māori Excellence
In this conversation, I sit down with lawyer and creator Rāhui Eruera Iruera as we explore topics around Māori identity, success and the importance of staying…
THE MARTIN SHOW110: Matchmaker Amy B - Are We in A Dating Crisis?
In this conversation, matchmaker Amy B joins me to unpack the modern dating crisis, why dating apps may be making it harder to find genuine connection, and why…
THE MARTIN SHOW109: Seb Serrano | Is The 9-5 Really A Mundane Life?
In this episode, I sit down with Seb Serrano, also known as 9-5er for an honest conversation about the 9–5. We talk about whether a conventional life is really…
THE MARTIN SHOW108: Daini Tuiqere | Becoming A Dad When You Never Had One
In this episode, Daini Tuiqere opens up about rock bottom, fatherhood, and becoming the man he never had to look up to. We dive into how taking L’s taught him…
THE MARTIN SHOW107: Ethan Browne | From Wairoa to Home & Away
In this conversation, Ethan opens up about growing up in Wairoa, being naturally shy, and the journey that took him from NIDA to seven years on one of…
THE MARTIN SHOW106: Tristan Marler | Why Do Māori Undervalue Themselves
What happens when you begin to understand where you come from? In this episode of The Martin Show, I sit down with Tā moko artist Tristan Marler for a…
THE MARTIN SHOW105: Reuben Butler | Why Most Men Struggle With Emotional Intelligence
In this episode, I sit down with NZ actor Rueben Butler. We talk about the importance of having an open heart, why emotional intelligence is one of the hardest…
THE MARTIN SHOW104: Tom Hern | Why Success Won’t Heal You
Today I sit down with filmmaker Tom Hern. Tom Hern is one of New Zealand’s leading filmmakers, but this conversation goes far beyond film. We explore…
THE MARTIN SHOW103: Dave Letele | The Price You Pay For Success
Dave Letele is an entrepreneur, activist, and founder of BBM. In this conversation, we talk about the hidden cost of leadership, why people will always judge…
THE MARTIN SHOW102: Jordi Webber | Do You Have To Leave NZ To Become Your Best Self?
Actor and musician Jordi Webber joins me for a conversation about ambition, creativity, identity, and what it really costs to pursue your dreams. We explore…
THE MARTIN SHOW101: Myles Gibbons | From Jail to Entrepreneur
In this episode, I sit down with former prisoner and now entrepreneur Myles Gibbons. Myles shares the journey from spending time in jail to building a life as…
THE MARTIN SHOW100: Ariana Grant | Why Men Settle Too Early In Relationships
In this episode of The Martin Show, Ariana Grant joins Zak Martin for a powerful conversation on modern relationships, emotional safety, self-awareness, and…
THE MARTIN SHOW99: Hayden Brown | The Hidden Patterns Quietly Destroying Your Life
Most people aren’t lazy. They’re running unconscious patterns they’ve never stopped to question. In this conversation with human behaviour specialist Hayden…
THE MARTIN SHOW98: Abeiku Eshun | “I Was Afraid To Be Seen”
In this episode I sit down with creative artist Abeiku Eshun. He opens up about growing up between Africa and New Zealand, the silent pressure of being the…
THE MARTIN SHOW97: Rīhare Te Are | It Took Me 36 Years To Find My Purpose
Today I sit down with actor and entrepreneur Rihari Te Are. In this conversation, we break down how Richard discovered his purpose after 36 years, the moment…
THE MARTIN SHOW96: Hercules Noble | Is Cooking a Masculine Skill?
In this episode, I sit down with private chef and content creator Hercules Noble. Herc opens up about his early life of finding his passion for food and the…
THE MARTIN SHOW95: Riz Eskerie | The Refugee Mindset That Built An Empire
Today I sit down with co founder of the largest performance car dealership company in New Zealand (RPM), Riz Eskerie. We dive into what it was like being a…
THE MARTIN SHOW94: Beulah Koale | Why Men Struggle To Ask For Help
Today I sit down with Hollywood actor, proud husband & father Beulah Koale. We discuss his early life in South Auckland and how he contributes a lot of his…
THE MARTIN SHOW93: Willis Alatini | ADHD Is My Superpower
Today I sit down with entrepreneur and proud father Willis Alatini. Willis opens up on the moments that shaped him — from how King’s College helped change the…
THE MARTIN SHOW92: Shane Liu | The Dark Side of High Achievement
Today I sit down with entrepreneur and founder of ‘Sumthin Dumplin’ Shane Liu. Shane opens up about the dark side of ambition, why winning can be selfish, and…
THE MARTIN SHOW91: Nepia Takuira Mita | Why NZ Culture Hates “Try Hards”
What if the thing people mock you for is actually your biggest advantage? In this episode I sit down with Nepia Takuira Mita — an actor, singer, and creator…
THE MARTIN SHOW90: Kamryn Harcourt | Why Men Should Avoid OnlyFans!
Today I sit down with former onlyfans worker Cameron Harcourt. He opens up about the hidden side of OnlyFans — the money, the attention, and why it ultimately…
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89: Janay Harding | Why You Shouldn't Get Into MMA!
Today I sit down with former Bellator fighter and mix martial artist Janay Harding. We dive into the realities of professional fighting, if she’s retired from…
THE MARTIN SHOW88: Tommy Jackson | Falling in Love as a Man: Commitment, Marriage & Dating in the Modern World
What does it really mean to fall in love as a man in the modern world? In this Valentines Day special, I sit down with former boxer TJ Comley. We discuss why…
THE MARTIN SHOW87: Michael Murray | Why Lust is Men’s Greatest Weakness
In today’s conversation, relationship coach Michael Murray breaks down the uncomfortable truths modern men are avoiding — and why those truths matter now more…
THE MARTIN SHOW86: Luke Howard | What Happens When A Fighter Loses His Identity
Today I sit down with former mix martial artist, current boxing coach and my good friend Luke Howard for a raw conversation about identity, masculinity, and…
THE MARTIN SHOW85: Dan Chapman | From Foster Care to Bare Knuckle Boxing World Champion
Today I sit down with bare knuckle champ Dan Chapman. He opens up about growing up in the foster care system, surviving childhood trauma, and the mindset that…
THE MARTIN SHOW84: Elias Araya (Give with Elias) | The Power of Giving, Faith & Trusting God
In this episode of The Martin Show, I sit down with entrepreneur and creator Elias Araya (Give With Elias) to talk about faith, giving, purpose, and what it…
THE MARTIN SHOW83: 2025 Reflections
Today we ride solo discussing the unfiltered truth of 2025 and the realisations that’ve come with it. Topics include failure and what it actually is, the fact…
THE MARTIN SHOW82: Alex Moisii | Why Woman Are Mentally Stronger Than Men
Today I sit down with entrepreneur Alex Moisii. We discuss why he believes woman are mentally stronger than men, why you need to command reality not beg, the…
THE MARTIN SHOW81: Elle Temu | From Silver Fern to Motherhood
Today I sit down with Silver Fern netballer and my cousin Elle Temu. We discuss how having a child has given her the biggest purpose, if she misses being an…
THE MARTIN SHOW80: Kane Wav | “Islam Became the Father I Never Had”
Today I sit down with entrepreneur Kane Wav. We discuss his early life of drug dealing and chasing the rappers dream, that money is a true teller of who you…
THE MARTIN SHOW79: Chris Giacobbe | From Suicidal to Success: The Deep Truth to a Comedian
Today I sit down with entrepreneur and comedian Chris Giacobbe. We discuss what being raised in Italy was really like, how he got to Bali and dealing with…
THE MARTIN SHOW78: Ali the Alchemist | The Art of Alchemy
Today I sit down with entrepreneur Ali Hasseb a.k.a Ali The Alchemist. We discuss what alchemy really is and how we can apply it in our day to day lives, why…
THE MARTIN SHOW77: How to Attract the Right Woman with Dating Coach Marie Hondekyn
Today I sit down with dating coach Marie Hondekyn a.k.a DatingbyMarie. We discuss what men's greatest weakness is when it comes to woman, if dating apps are…
THE MARTIN SHOW76: Matt Jacob | Why Modern Men Feel Lost - Art, Expression & the Hidden Loneliness of Creators
Today I sit down with artist and entrepreneur Matt Jacob. We discuss what art really is, why men struggle to find there own form of expression, that real…
THE MARTIN SHOW75: The Truth About Fatherlessness
After 75 episodes, I’ve decided to share a bit more about who the heck I am. I realised that after 75 episodes of sharing stories of other people, my audience…
THE MARTIN SHOW74: Dedy Tien | Awaken the Warrior Within
Today I sit down with entrepreneur, author and masculine mentor Dedy Tien. We discuss the struggles of not being able to speak english to then write multiple…
THE MARTIN SHOW73: Beau Whittington | From Lost to Leading Bali’s Biggest Brand, Finns Beach Club
Today I sit down with the CEO of Finns Beach Club (Bali's largest brand) Beau Whittington. We discuss his younger years of lacking direction which caused him…
THE MARTIN SHOW72: Matt King | Most Men Are Living on a Woman’s Timeline
Today I sit down with entrepreneur and former mma fighter Matt King. We discuss why it's easier to build strong boys then it is to fix broken men, how he's…
THE MARTIN SHOW71: Sebastián Tiaga | Men’s Vitality, Sexual Alchemy & The Peaceful Warriors Path
Today I sit down with masculine mentor Sebastián Tiaga. We discuss why sexual energy is the most potent energy, that the cock/penis is a key to the truth and…
THE MARTIN SHOW70: Pauly Long | Why Most Men Struggle With Love
Today I sit down with content creator Pauly Long. We discuss his crazy journey of getting to Bali, what woke him up after drifting through life for 17 years…
THE MARTIN SHOW69: Jabe Tyler | From Prison to Self Mastery
Today I sit down with pro boxer and mens life coach Jabe Tyler. We discuss his past of both prison and gang life and the lessons that came from this chapter…
THE MARTIN SHOW68: Tainui Kaihau | From Cancer Survivor to Inspiration
Today I sit down with cancer survivor Tainui Kaihau. We discuss why he finally feels the need to share his story, what being Māori means to him, his greatest…
THE MARTIN SHOW67: Otene Williams | Life Without a Father
Today I sit down with solopreneur Otene Willams. We discuss the benefits and detriments of being raised by feminine energy, the fact that no one gate keeps…
THE MARTIN SHOW66: Ben Woolliss on Outliers, Overcoming Crohn’s Disease & The Fighter’s Mindset in Business
Today I sit down with entrepreneur and mix martial artist Ben Woolliss. We discuss why we should care what others think about us, what separates the outliers…
THE MARTIN SHOW65: George Armstrong on Building the UK’s #1 Online Fitness Coaching Business & Overcoming Tragedy
Today I sit down with CEO and founder of Physique Academy, George Armstrong. We take a deep dive into leadership and the importance of team over self, whats…
THE MARTIN SHOW64: Dan Suckling | Escaping the System & Breaking Generational Trauma
In this episode I sit down with Entrepreneur Dan Suckling. We discuss his dad being raised in a cult and the generational trauma that caused, how he lost a…
THE MARTIN SHOW63: Dave Wood | How to Master Stress, Pressure & Confidence
In this episode I sit down with Mental skills and performance coach, Dave Wood. We discuss why stress isn’t bad, that confidence isn’t a feeling but rather a…
THE MARTIN SHOW62: De Mellon - “My Traumas are my Strengths”
Today I sit down with entrepreneur, De Mellon. We discuss how his heart attack ended up being one his greatest saviours, how and why he’s moved from fitness to…
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61: Logan Rogerson: The Rise, Fall & Redemption of an AFC Star | Life Beyond Football
Today I sit down with New Zealand Footballer, Logan Rogerson.We discuss his quick rise to success which also came with its own downsides, the difference…
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60: #1 Combat Sports Nutritionist George Lockhart on Conor McGregor, Joseph Parker and What Men Need Most Today
Today I sit down with combat sports nutritionist, George Lockhart.We talk about his experience being on Joe Rogan's podcast, not only what it's like working…
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59: Erin Clark on Family, Form & Finding his Fire in 2025
In this episode, I sit down with NZ warrior, Erin Clark. We discuss his leaving chapter and why it was the most necessary part of his journey, what he thinks…
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58: Mastering Energy, Movement & Controlled Discomfort | Phil Cui
In this episode, I sit down with entrepreneur and mobility strength coach, Phil Cui. We discuss his role as an 'energy dealer' and what that actually means…
THE MARTIN SHOW57: How to lead in business | Stanley Henry on entrepreneurship & leadership lessons
In this episode I sit down with entrepreneur and CEO of 'The Attention Seeker', Stanley Henry. We discuss why fast moneys never good money, why dropping the…
THE MARTIN SHOW56: The Dark Art of Entrepreneurship | Oz Jabur on Risk, Failure & Building BX-9 Series
This week we sit down with entrepreneur Oz Jabur.We discuss the dark art of entrepreneurship, why we should be thinking about economies as opposed to just…
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55: Mindset Coach to Lydia Ko & Israel Adesanya | David Niethe on Elite Mental Performance
In this episode I sit down with mental performance coach and author David Niethe.We discuss the importance of reframing things to serve us, how Israel Adesanya…
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54: Mazbou Q - Identity, Art & Why Being Misunderstood is a Superpower
In this episode, I sit down with rapper, producer & teacher Mazbou Q a.k.a The Rap Scientist. He opens up about his struggles with identity and not feeling…
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53: MANCANCOOK - Modern Masculinity, The Importance of Culture & Creating a Viral Cooking Brand
In this episode, we sit down with baker and content creator, Daniel Rankin a.k.a Mancancook.We discuss his early years growing up in Samoa and the lessons and…
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52: Lewis Clareburt
In this episode, I sit down with two time Olympian, Lewis Clareburt. We discuss how the Olympics is over glamourised, if he even had a childhood, how we can…