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Coppuccino
by Constable Bryan
Being a veteran police officer over the years I have heard some amazing stories from some amazing people . Join me twice a month as I interview some of the amazing people I meet or hear about. If you want to be entertained, inspired and in some cases amazed at what you can achieve. Then this is the podcast for you.
Episodes
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Terry Fox Run NZ
Some people leave a legacy. Some people become the legacy. This podcast is about one of those people .Terry Fox. Terry is in my opinion the greatest athlete ever to live and quite possibly the greatest Canadian of all time. 46 years ago, a young Canadian with one leg due to cancer set out to run...
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Dr Joannah Lee
Dr Joannah Lee Adjunct Professor, Chief Forensic Science Officer, Northern Territory Police, Volunteer Firefighter, Trapeze Artist and Mum 'Dr Jo' joins me and we discover what life as a forensic officer in the NT heat is like, Bali bombings, Firefighting and how the heck she does it all....and...
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Isabel Neal
The Coppuccino podcast with Isabel Neal — a 400m superstar who somehow manages to be both blisteringly fast and genuinely one of the kindest humans you’ll ever meet. Izzy brings warmth, humility, and that quiet determination that makes you proud to call her a Kiwi. Our kōrero is full of laughs,...
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Nicola Knoble
This week on Coppuccino, we’re pouring a conversation that hits heart, science, and humanity all at once. My guest is Nicola Knoble— researcher, safety leader, legal mind, and one of Aotearoa’s strongest voices for neurodiversity done right in the workplace. Nicola doesn’t just talk about ADHD,...
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Susan Mudie - Rainbow's End CEO
Rainbow's End NZ most beloved theme park ! Susan Mudie the CEO of Rainbow's End and I have a Coppuccino and we discuss everything from the day running of the park, How do you start to acquire a Pirate Ship for a new ride, Mental Health, Amusement parks and even ask the question are amusement…
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Monique Bradley
Global Keynote Speaker, storyteller and TEDx Coach. National Trainer - BNI NZ. MC of the year 2024/25.Master of Creative Practice - Keynote Speaking So I sit down the 'guru' of communication and speaking and ask the questions we want answered about confidence, speaking and what is it Monique does...
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Boomfa Vintage
My guest is the legendary Duncan Wood — the mind (and mischief) behind Boomfa Vintage We get into it all: • His gritty @Westcoastrugbyunion days • Rugby, identity, and mental health • What really happens when the boots come off for good • How Boomfa Vintage was born • And yes… where that name…
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Melanie Kerr
Cattle rancher, funeral celebrant, wedding celebrant, professional speaker, positivity expert, tv personality, mum, tedx speaker, air hostess.... is there anything Melanie Kerr can't do ... We find out and we discuss positivity, death, Mel's best travel hack and what's it like to do a TEDx talk...
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Thomas Coyle MNZM
Thomas Coyle MNZM has worked in forensic science for over 37 years, including service with New Scotland Yard in the United Kingdom and the New Zealand Police. He currently works as a consultant forensic scientist and expert witness for the courts of New Zealand and Australia. Thomas is also a...
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Grace Brown CF
Grace Brown is a 2025 Winston Churchill Fellow whose work focuses on reimagining accessibility for deaf and neurodivergent learners. She brings a rare blend of creative agency experience, kaupapa‑driven communication, and lived expertise as a multilingual, neurodivergent Māori communicator. Grace...
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Cst Laurie McCann is the 2025 Coppuccino Xmas Angel
I'm joined by the Coppuccino Xmas Angel - Cst Laurie McCann of the Toronto Police Service and we talk about the year that was 2025, the lessons learnt, Christmas traditions, favorite xmas songs, gifts and best moments plus is it weird to Laurie that we are in the middle of summer in New Zealand…
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Karen McMillan
Karen McMillan is the author of 25 books, published in eleven countries, a mixture of fiction, non-fiction and children's books. Her books have published in New Zealand, Australia, the UK, Singapore, Malaysia, Brunei, Poland, Germany and the US. She has had three books hit the NZ top ten…
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Lance Burdett
Lance Burdett pops in for a Coppuccino with Constable Bryan and we discuss everything from mental health, covid lockdowns, PTSD how he copes with 'stuff' and what advice he would give to people plus I make him the minister of mental health to see what he would do to solve Aoteraoa's issues. Who…
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Sophie Rado
Sophie Rado - a background in professional dance and musical theatre, Sophie has spent over 15 years teaching yoga and guiding students toward balance, connection, and wellbeing. She is trained in a wide range of practices including Yoga, Trauma-Sensitive Yoga, Reiki, Barre, Pilates, Peter Hess...
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Mike Cron
Mike Cron MNZM– known across the rugby world as The Scrum Doctor. Former New Zealand Police Detective, pie bakery owner, and one of the most respected coaches in world rugby. 🏉 Sir Graham Henry calls him “an exceptional coach” 🏉 Steve Hansen says he’s “one of the most formidable coaches in…
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D/S/S Mike 'Kiwi' Williams
The following podcast has references to suicide if you, or anyone who might be reading this story – or listening to the podcast - finds this subject challenging, please stop now. Remember, help is available from a range of organisations. (listed below) Following a Te Kiwi Maia Seminar an old…
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Lt Megan Mashali
Lt Megan Mashali, co-founder of Te Kiwi Māia, a member of the Royal New Zealand Navy and simply put an amazing human being ! Megan co-founded Te Kiwi Māia to support the mental and physical wellbeing of New Zealand’s first responders and defence personnel, who are suffering as a result of their...
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Gordon Gibbons
New Zealand Rugby League Museum manager and ex New Zealand Kiwis Rugby League World Cup winning manager Gordon (Gordy) Gibbons joins me for a Coppuccino. We chat about his management style, his advice to sports managers, what to do as a new sports manager, his mental health advice and of course...
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Dean Burger - Det Sergeant, Husband, Dad and Alcoholic...
Det Sgt Dean Burger explains his battle with alcohol, how he managed to come back from the brink and how every day is a battle. If you or someone you know or love needs help with their alcohol, use then : Call the Alcohol Drug Helpline on 0800 787 797, visit their website, or free text 8681. (New...
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Insp Dawn Blake TNPS
Insp Dawn Blake - Tsuut’ina Nation Police Service A proud Cayuga woman from the Six Nations of the Grand River in southern Ontario, she has carried her heritage forward throughout her law enforcement career, beginning with 12 years in the RCMP before joining TNPS in 2010. Today, Insp Blake leads...
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Luke Graham - SHARKO
Luke Graham - Film maker, Director, Producer and the creative force behind Sharko the story/film about the greatest New Zealand Kiwis player Mark Graham (Luke's Dad) joins me and we chat about my movie of 2024 and how it came to be and what his Dad's reaction was to the movie. Sharko is out on…
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Theresa McCabe
New Zealand Police Gold Merit award recipient (and policing legend) Senior Const Theresa McCabe - A incredible police officer who nears 40 years of service in the New Zealand Police this year. From being stabbed on duty, to the opening of the Henderson Police Station, what it was like to be a...
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Steve Macbeth - Author of No Names No Packdrill - Canadian Armed Forces Veteran,
Steve MacBeth, a three-tour Afghan war veteran, offers a compelling, first-hand account of Canada’s involvement in one of the most protracted and most complex conflicts of the 21st century. In his book No names no packdrill. Through vivid and unfiltered interviews with 150 frontline soldiers…
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Abbie O'Rourke
Abbie O'Rourke - nutritionist/founder/owner of @feelfreshnutrition - wellbeing specialist for @airnz joins me to explain why those New Year’s resolutions aren’t working, eating as shift workers, how to eat healthy, how to eat on long haul travel, what she thinks is good advice when it comes to...
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Coppuccino Xmas2024 with Wilhelmina Shrimpton
The Coppuccino Xmas tradition - So we chat with @coppuccinopodcast resident ‘Xmas angel’ aka Wilhelmina Shrimpton from @wilsandcomedia about all things 2024 - the highs, the lows, books, movies, tv and take a sneak peek at what 2025 might have in store for us all ! Merry Xmas to you all and…
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Jaden Movold
Jaden Movold is an enigma I was lucky enough to meet some 9-10 years ago. Despite lower-limb paralysis due to Spina Bifida and 33 major surgeries, Jaden is a internationally ranked competitive athlete, as well as an ambassador, advocate, and public speaker all at the ripe old age of 20 ! A...
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Coppuccino - Constable Bryan and Amber (Synergy Health) - Movember
A men's health/Synergy Health Limited webinar with Constable Bryan. From Police Chaplains, coffee with demons to setting habits, normalizing’ stuff’ and even the movie Die Hard, I don’t think we left many stones unturned in the webinar. The whole purpose of the webinar is to create a better…
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Bree - Pathfinders Labs
I sit down with Bree Atkinson CEO - Pathfinders Lab for a Coppuccino. Pathfinder Labs is driven by a commitment to empower investigators in their mission to apprehend criminals and rescue victims. Pathfinders Labs develop innovative products, infrastructure, tools, and services that seamlessly...
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Nick Rado - Comedian, Dad, Husband and all round great guy !
Nick Rado - six-time winner of the Best Comedy MC title at the NZ Comedy Guild Awards and as the Best Male Comedian of 2019. He has taken part in Just for Laughs Sydney showcase at the Sydney Opera House, the Edinburgh Festival and recently returned from a US Tour. He has had the honor of opening...
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Dr Helen Murray - NZ CTE Expert and researcher
Dr Helen Murray joins me for a Coppuccino and we work to through a lot of the myths, rumors and facts about CTE. Dr Helen Murray is a research fellow at the Centre for Brain Research. She is co-PI of the Tauopathy Lab with Dr Brigid Ryan and leads the brain injury and dementia research group. She...
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Jasmine Horner Pascoe - Det Sgt/NZWIHL and KIHL Legend...
A Detective sergeant in the @newzealandpolice, a @kihl_kiwiinlinehockeyleague legend, @aucklandsteel @nzwihl & @nzicefernz legend in fact let’s just call her a kiwi legend ! The next guest on the @coppuccinopodcast in assoc with @tacticalsolutionsltd is Jasmine Horner-Pascoe so we talk life as a...
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D/S (R) Chook Henwood - Author of UNMASKING MONSTERS
Author of the book 'Unmasking Monsters' Det Sgt (R) David Henwood joins me and we talk about his new book, policing in south Auckland, Operations Park and Harvey, Criminal profiling and what advice would he give a rookie cop these days. Chook served the NZ Police and his community for 37 years in...
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Cristina Ionda from Brokenwood Mysteries
Cristina joins me for a Coppuccino and we discuss - Dracula, Blood, coming to New Zealand, where most people think she is from and someone called Dr Gina Kadinsky.
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Alex Hefford & Lochlyn Hyde - NZ Ice Fernz/Auckland Steel/Sisters
Sisters like no other - Alex Hefford and Lochlyn Hyde join me for a Coppuccino. NZ ice Fernz reps, Auckland Steel reps and local ice hockey legends. Alex is a nurse and Lochlyn an OT. So we chat about how the heck do they make 10 games a week work, the financial cost of being a national and local...
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Michael Domigan - NZ Ice Blacks Manager 2024
With the huge news that NZ will host two IHHF tournaments feat the Ice Blacks and Ice Fernz in Dunedin 2025 - I catch up with Michael Domigan NZ Ice Blacks manager in 2024 and Senior Director of marketing for the NZIHF and AIHA and we find how how good a state is hockey in NZ and what's it like...
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Ice Fernz Capt Jaime Jones
Apprentice Electrican, National Ice hockey rep for NZ since the age of 15 and Captain of the Ice Fernz Jaime Jones joins me and we discuss how the Ice Fernz will go at the World Championships in Turkey in April, how to watch the games and just what sort of Captain she is
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Kevin Briggs The Guardian of the Golden Gate Bridge
Sgt Kevin Briggs (R) from the California Highway Patrol and Pivotal- Points joins me for a Coppuccino. Kevin has helped over 200 people step back from the rail of the Golden Gate Bridge who were thinking about suicide during his time as a CHP officer. As others have said Kevin is the equivalent…
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Det.Supt Kirsten Engels NT Police
3 x a recruit A member of the NZ Police, Queensland Police and the Northern territory Police force. A mother, a wife and a police officer determined to make a difference to the community she serves. Det.Supt Kirsten Engels joins me to discuss NZ Policing, Australian policingwhat is it like to be…
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Rikki - Lee McLean
Firefighter Police Officer Ice fernz player - New Zealand’s National Women Ice Hockey Team Rep NZ WIHL Player Rikki Lee joins me for a coppuccino and we talk all of the above and what she does to handle pressure, mental health and who are her favourite hockey players...
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Corp Jennifer Lacelle RCMP
She's been to Timbuktu, the Kings Coronation and even knows the real story behind the ABBA hit Dancing queen. But how does someone who's first job involves her crying everyday because she doesnt like her job go from that job to the RCMP, the world of close protection,mental health advocate and UN...
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2023 Christmas Episode with Wilhelmina Shrimpton
WIlhelmina Shrimpton joins me for the wrap up of 2023 and what we expect to see in 2024 !
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EBPC - With Dr Claire And Sgt Brian
Dr Claire and Sgt Brian from the NZ Police Evidence Based Centre join me and we discuss what is EBP, and how does it help the police officer in the street,. We also discuss how EBP looks now and what it might look like in the future ....
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Dr Jo Prendergast- Author Of When Life Sucks
Psychiatrist and comedian Dr Jo Prendergast joins me to discuss her new book 'When Life Sucks' which is an essential guide to supporting your teen's mental health. As a parent and psychiatrist, Dr Jo knows how hard it can be - especially if a teen communicates only in eye rolls and grunts!…
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NHL 23 Season Preview with NZIHL Legend Justin Daigle
Just a few weeks into the NHL season and I sit down with NZIHL legend, NZ u20 mens coach, Capt of the West Auckland Admirals and on the odd occasion an Auckland Mako - Justin Daigle ! We discuss his picks for the season and who to watch plus we get an update on how the NZ U20 Ice Hockey Team is...
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David Ayres and Const Bryan NHL Season Preview 2023
David Ayres - The EBUG legend of the Carolina Hurricanes, Toronto Marlies (and hockey hall of famer) joins me and together we pick our NHL choices for the season and provide you with a few tips for watching hockey if you are a newcomer to the sport !
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Kyle MacDonald - Psychotherapist and Author
A psychotherapist for over 20 years, A NZ Herald Columnist, Co- host of radio show 'the nutters club' and author of the new book 'Sh*t Happens' So Kyle and I sit down and chat about mental health, his book, and what to do when 'Sh*t happens' or when 'Sh*t happens' to someone you know or love ....
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Dr Alia Bojilova - The Resilience Toolkit
My guest is Dr. Alia Bojilova - author of one of the books of the year (in my opinion) ‘The Resilience Toolkit ‘which is based on Alia’s experiences as a registered psychologist incl as the lead psychologist for the NZ SAS - Alia’s incredible book gives the reader a look at the mindset…
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Rob Masters NZ Police PEO
Rob Masters has been a Police officer, a Frontline Sgt, a Senior Sgt, based on the NZ Police Maritime unit so perhaps more than most he knows what being a police officer demands from your body. Rob is now a Police Physical Education Officer so we sit down and chat about everything from the tests...
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Suzy Cato 2023
Suzy Cato joins me again after some 200 episodes of the Coppuccino and we discuss what she does to remain so positive, her appearances on reality tv shows, her baking and how the heck she came to educate a nation in the middle of a pandemic. Plus we find out what does a shitty day look like for…
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Olivia McDonald
Olivia McDonald - TV Host for the @nllroughnecks & @ahlwranglers joins me and we talk her career, how she copes with the insane travel for her jobs, team dynamics, being a woman in the sports industry and just how you get a job as a 'funchaser'
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Being a veteran police officer over the years I have heard some amazing stories from some amazing people . Join me twice a month as I interview some of the amazing people I meet or hear about. If you want to be entertained, inspired and in some cases amazed at what you can achieve. Then this is the podcast for you.
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