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NZ’s Most Controversial Influencer - Steven Setu on Masculinity and Freedom of Speech

from The Dom Harvey Podcast

Steven Setu is one of the most polarizing voices in New Zealand social media: part comedian, part shock-jock, part internet troll. Love him or hate him, Steven Setu gets clicks and people watch...and watch...and watch!In this brutally honest conversation, Steven opens up in ways he never has before.Between the hot takes, the outrageous claims and the controversy, we meet the little boy from West Auckland who grew up without a father, was bullied, struggled with weight and identity, and built an exterior as thick as concrete.But we also see the softness that sits just beneath the surface, especially when he speaks about his mother, his family, and his desire to “never give up.”Across nearly two hours, Steven and I discuss masculinity, mental health, cancel culture, freedom of speech, bullying, body image, resilience and much much more.As always with these conversations- the goal remains the same- to get a greater understanding of a person, their actions and their thought processes through non- judgmental long form conversation.This is Steven Setu: unfiltered, challenged, and closer than ever before.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Steven Setu is one of the most polarizing voices in New Zealand social media: part comedian, part shock-jock, part internet troll. Love him or hate him, Steven Setu gets clicks and people watch...and watch...and watch!In this brutally honest conversation, Steven opens up in ways he never has before.Between the hot takes, the outrageous claims and the controversy, we meet the little boy from West Auckland who grew up without a father, was bullied, struggled with weight and identity, and built an exterior as thick as concrete.But we also see the softness that sits just beneath the surface, especially when he speaks about his mother, his family, and his desire to “never give up.”Across nearly two hours, Steven and I discuss masculinity, mental health, cancel culture, freedom of speech, bullying, body image, resilience and much much more.As always with these conversations- the goal remains the same- to get a greater understanding of a person, their actions and their thought processes through non- judgmental long form conversation.This is Steven Setu: unfiltered, challenged, and closer than ever before.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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