Only Scott

Send us Fan MailYou can be a “nobody” on paper and still create real opportunities, as long as you show up, publish, and learn.I dig into the shift to interest media, where algorithms decide what people see based on attention not loyalty. Why your followers might never see your posts, and why a single clip can suddenly hit big numbers without paid ads. I break down how I think about Instagram for highlights and entertainment, TikTok as unpredictable and trend-driven, YouTube as a bridge from short-form to long-form, and Facebook as still useful for groups and events.If you want practical tools, I share what’s helped me build faster: LinkedIn for networking and business opportunities, AI tools like Claude, ChatGPT and Gemini for writing and problem-solving, NotebookLM and Perplexity for research and learning, Shopify for getting a simple website up, and Google Analytics plus Google Ads for understanding and converting demand. I also share a realistic take on work volatility and why starting your project now can be a form of career insurance.Sponsored by Infinity SleepGet the sleep you deserve and use the promo code “onlyscott15%” and receive 15% off your first order.https://www.infinitysleep.co.nz/My Social MediaYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@OnlyScottInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/theonlyscott01/TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@onlyscottspodcastFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/Only-Scott-100091616387021/Support the show

Send us Fan MailI sit down with Mikey from Guardian Smith Mortgage for a great chat about his business journey. Mikey shares how he built a successful mortgage business in what many would call one of the toughest economic climates.We dive into a range of topics including building wealth, understanding how the NZ property market works, and the Kiwi mindset when it comes to money. Enjoy!Go Support MikeyGuardian Smith's Website - https://guardiansmith.co.nz/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/officialmikeysmith/LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikey-smith-25999548/Sponsored by Infinity SleepGet the sleep you deserve and use the promo code “onlyscott15%” and receive 15% off your first order.https://www.infinitysleep.co.nz/My Social MediaYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@OnlyScottInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/theonlyscott01/TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@onlyscottspodcastFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/Only-Scott-100091616387021/Support the show

Send us Fan MailThis episode was an awesome yarn with the boys Richie (vocals) and James (guitar) from the band New Way Home. We kick things off talking about the band's origins in the Auckland scene back in 2002, the early days of playing mixed-genre gig nights, and what it was like being one of the only bands in New Zealand doing the progressive metal thing. We get into their hiatus around 2014, the projects that followed which included City of Souls, and what brought them back together with a fresh lineup.We cover how band sound cohesion actually works, the evolution of the NZ alternative and metal scene before and after COVID, and the real talk around the value of music in the streaming era. We also get into AI in music, what it means for original artists, and how it might actually be a creative tool rather than a threat. Richie and James share their advice for any heavy band trying to make it in 2026, and we wrap up with the details on their brand new single dropping April 3rd and their upcoming support shows with Helmet. New Way Home Social MediaLinktree - https://linktr.ee/NEWWAYHOMEInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/newwayhomeofficialFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/NewWayHome/Sponsored by Infinity SleepGet the sleep you deserve and use the promo code “onlyscott15%” and receive 15% off your first order.https://www.infinitysleep.co.nz/My Social MediaYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@OnlyScottInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/theonlyscott01/TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@onlyscottspodcastFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/Only-Scott-100091616387021/Support the show

Send us Fan MailI had a great yarn with Zion Perry, an up and coming exciting young fighter from Wellington. Zion has had many achievements so far and one of them was becoming the lightweight King In The Ring Champion late last year. We talked about his fighting style and being a technical fighter and his fight IQ. We get into the details of training Muay Thai, flow sparring and how swimming helps with his conditioning. Zion also does conservation work with protecting New Zealand's indigenous bush.Great podcast, I even got AI to create me a "would-you-rather" questionnaire, which gets pretty funny pretty fast.Zion's Social MediaInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/zion_perry/Sponsored by Infinity SleepGet the sleep you deserve and use the promo code “onlyscott15%” and receive 15% off your first order.https://www.infinitysleep.co.nz/My Social MediaYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@OnlyScottInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/theonlyscott01/TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@onlyscottspodcastFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/Only-Scott-100091616387021/Support the show

Send us Fan MailGreat yarn with producers Mista Ed (Ed Williams) and Inside Trading (John Faulding). We got really nerdy and dove into hip/hop sampling, music production, DJing, and beat-making.Some awesome takes on the creative process, like finishing music fast, resisting overproduction, and taking inspiration from sounds from all over the world.Go Support Ed & JohnMista Ed's Spotify Profile (Ed Williams)Mista Ed Instagram  (Ed Williams)John's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/_jean14_/Sponsored by Infinity SleepGet the sleep you deserve and use the promo code “onlyscott15%” and receive 15% off your first order.https://www.infinitysleep.co.nz/My Social MediaYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@OnlyScottInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/theonlyscott01/TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@onlyscottspodcastFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/Only-Scott-100091616387021/Support the show

Send us Fan MailI sat down with Saman Yavari, an Auckland-based entrepreneur, content creator, and founder of First Generation Studios, to talk about side hustles, business, AI, and the reality of building wealth in New Zealand. From working odd cleaning jobs and starting a commercial cleaning business to helping young people find practical ways to earn extra income.We also dive into NZ’s cost-of-living crisis, why minimum wage isn’t enough to live on, young Kiwis moving to Australia, crypto, and how AI is changing business (including the time Saman was copied by AI and turned into a scam).Go support Saman- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/saman_yavarii/?hl=en- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@paggressiveincome?_r=1&_t=ZS-92JvRak1Csu- YT: https://youtube.com/@samanyavari?si=PmqA6migKaTufJmB- FB: https://www.facebook.com/share/1AaTeFJrzf/?mibextid=wwXIfr- Stan/Linktree: https://stan.store/PaggressiveIncome- First Gen Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/firstgenstudios/Sponsored by Infinity SleepGet the sleep you deserve and use the promo code “onlyscott15%” and receive 15% off your first order.https://www.infinitysleep.co.nz/My Social MediaYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@OnlyScottInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/theonlyscott01/TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@onlyscottspodcastFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/Only-Scott-100091616387021/Support the show

Send us Fan MailWhat an absolute banger of a guest to start the new year! I had Sam McGowan, who is a Muay Thai fighter and an ex-Infantryman, who came and shared some wild yarns. We talked about his experience in Thailand and training out of Bangtao, his crazy experiences while being in the military, his last wild 6 months, geopolitics, and much more! Sam's Social Mediahttps://linktr.ee/sammcgowanhttps://www.instagram.com/_sammcgowan/Sponsored by Infinity SleepGet the sleep you deserve and use the promo code “onlyscott15%” and receive 15% off your first order.https://www.infinitysleep.co.nz/My Social MediaYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@OnlyScottInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/theonlyscott01/TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@onlyscottspodcastFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/Only-Scott-100091616387021/Support the show

Send us Fan MailTo tie us over until the next guest episode, I asked y'all to give me some questions and there were some goodies in there. FYI I do talk about the UFC for a good 10 minutes in here haha so if you're not interested, skip 00:17:39 - 00:27:56.Sponsored by Infinity SleepGet the sleep you deserve and use the promo code “onlyscott15%” and receive 15% off your first order.https://www.infinitysleep.co.nz/My Social MediaYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@OnlyScottInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/theonlyscott01/TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@onlyscottspodcastFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/Only-Scott-100091616387021/Support the show

Send us Fan MailChatting some shit about where the podcast is and where it's headed. 2.5 years in the game, and I needed to review wtf is going on. I released 25 episodes this year, and it was easily the most diverse range of guests I’ve had so far, including musicians, athletes, health and wellness professionals, specialists, content creators, and people in business. Every conversation over this year really helped me understand why I started this podcast: to sit down with people who are genuinely chasing their dreams and going after what they want in life.The podcast itself has also grown significantly this year. I’ve put a lot of work into improving the quality from the preparation to production and consistency and it’s been really rewarding to see that effort reflected in the growth and support from listeners.Outside of the podcast, I had some very cool side quests this year. I got to play guitar at Coridian's final show, which was incredibly special after knowing those guys for nearly 10 years. I got to see myself have a short scene on the screen in PK's film Ryder & Scarlett Austin. I also got to be part of The Boondocks' music video, such a fun day but a tiring day.On top of that, I got to head along to some great local music shows, combat sports events and business events, and stay connected with people who are building and creating.Massive thank you to every guest who came on the podcast, and to everyone who listened, shared, or supported in any way. Sponsored by Infinity SleepGet the sleep you deserve and use the promo code “onlyscott15%” and receive 15% off your first order.https://www.infinitysleep.co.nz/My Social MediaYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@OnlyScottInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/theonlyscott01/TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@onlyscottspodcastFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/Only-Scott-100091616387021/Support the show

Send us Fan MailWell, it looks like my family wants a piece of the podcast now too, so here we are. I had my big sister, Ally McDonald-Bull, calling in from Dahab, Egypt!My big sister is multi-talented across a range of pursuits. She owns a Pilates studio in Dahab and wears many hats as an entrepreneur, English teacher, and lifestyle coach.We talk about her experience travelling the world, how she found Pilates, why she chose to settle in Dahab, and much more.Go Support My SisterInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/allymcdonaldbull/LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/allymcdonaldbull/Sponsored by Infinity SleepGet the sleep you deserve and use the promo code “onlyscott15%” and receive 15% off your first order.https://www.infinitysleep.co.nz/My Social MediaYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@OnlyScottInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/theonlyscott01/TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@onlyscottspodcastFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/Only-Scott-100091616387021/Support the show

Send us Fan MailGreat to catchup with Capricore again!I sat down with Aidan (vocals/guitar) and Oli (bass) for a proper yarn about where the band is at today and the new direction they’re carving out.The conversation took all sorts of twists and turns. We talked about their recent single 'Smile' and their release show, getting signed to aaa records, sending Capricore to space for a show and even some kinky fan fiction. Enjoy! Go support CapricoreInstagram = https://www.instagram.com/capricoremusic/Website = https://www.capricoreofficial.com/Spotify = https://open.spotify.com/artist/2ZpcHTyGRwWVqGNFBASKXCSponsored by Infinity SleepGet the sleep you deserve and use the promo code “onlyscott15%” and receive 15% off your first order.https://www.infinitysleep.co.nz/My Social MediaYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@OnlyScottInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/theonlyscott01/TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@onlyscottspodcastFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/Only-Scott-100091616387021/Support the show

Send us Fan MailI had Michael ‘The Machine’ Isaac back on the podcast! A lot has happened since he was last on. His fight in Bali got cancelled, his social media was hacked, he had an unfortunate loss to a veteran after a nine-fight win streak, got the W in his most recent fight, and much more. We also dive into what it really takes to chase your dreams and how badly you have to want it to make them real.Go support Michael!TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@michaelmachineisaInstagram- https://www.instagram.com/michaelmachineisaac_/YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@michaelisaac6297Sponsored by Infinity SleepGet the sleep you deserve and use the promo code “onlyscott15%” and receive 15% off your first order.https://www.infinitysleep.co.nz/My Social MediaYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@OnlyScottInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/theonlyscott01/TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@onlyscottspodcastFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/Only-Scott-100091616387021/Support the show

Send us Fan MailI had a great yarn with the young man Oshay Murphy. He's a filmmaker, actor and content creator based out of Auckland NZ. We had a yarn about his journey in acting, making short films, overrated and underrated Kiwis, and much more. Go Support Oshay!TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@oshaymurphy?_t=ZS-90REi8fXCsr&_r=1Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/oshaymurphyYouTube - https://youtube.com/@oshaymurphy?si=c0aqqw1pWefEJNS-Sponsored by Infinity SleepGet the sleep you deserve and use the promo code “onlyscott15%” and receive 15% off your first order.https://www.infinitysleep.co.nz/My Social MediaYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@OnlyScottInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/theonlyscott01/TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@onlyscottspodcastFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/Only-Scott-100091616387021/Support the show

Send us Fan MailI had a great yarn talking to Kevin (vocalist/guitarist) and James (Drummer) from the new, exciting, upcoming rock band from Auckland New Zealand Cry Wolf. These guys are seasoned veterans in the local music scene here in Auckland and have already made a strong debut with their new single, "Rainfall." They also have a new track, "Burn," scheduled for release by the time this podcast is published. We had great yarns discussing New Zealand music, favourite bands, bands that have aged well, recording their recent tracks, and the band's future plans. Checkout Cry Wolf’s social mediaInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/crywolfbandnzFacebook -https://www.facebook.com/crywolfbandnzYouTube-https://www.youtube.com/@CRYWOLFBANDNZSponsored by Infinity SleepGet the sleep you deserve and use the promo code “onlyscott15%” and receive 15% off your first order.https://www.infinitysleep.co.nz/My Social MediaYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@OnlyScottInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/theonlyscott01/TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@onlyscottspodcastFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/Only-Scott-100091616387021/Support the show

Send us Fan MailThis episode dives into one of my favourite topics and if you know me you know I love my sleep! I’m joined by Bruno Petry, a sleep therapist based in Auckland, New Zealand, for a deep and insightful conversation about what really goes into getting quality rest. We cover everything from what inspired Bruno to pursue sleep therapy, his experiences at the Singapore Sleep Conference, and some of the exciting new technologies changing the way we approach sleep.Bruno also debunks common sleep myths and shares his perspective on sleep medication. We also touch on the science of napping, the most common sleep issues people bring to him, and practical ways to improve your sleep environment.Checkout Bruno's LinksInstagram profile - https://www.instagram.com/brunopetry_sleep_therapist/LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/bruno-petry-90345458/Facebook profile link - https://www.facebook.com/bruno.petry.118621Sponsored by Infinity SleepGet the sleep you deserve and use the promo code “onlyscott15%” and receive 15% off your first order.https://www.infinitysleep.co.nz/My Social MediaYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@OnlyScottInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/theonlyscott01/TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@onlyscottspodcastFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/Only-Scott-100091616387021/Support the show

Send us Fan MailI sat down with an upcoming New Zealand wrestling star Kurt Brown! We discussed his love of wrestling, learning various wrestling moves, his martial arts background, Aotearoa Wrestling, pursuing his passions, and more! Go support KurtInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/itskurtbrown/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@itskurtbrownYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@itskurtbrown/videosSponsored by Infinity SleepGet the sleep you deserve and use the promo code “onlyscott15%” and receive 15% off your first order.https://www.infinitysleep.co.nz/My Social MediaYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@OnlyScottInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/theonlyscott01/TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@onlyscottspodcastFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/Only-Scott-100091616387021/Support the show

Send us Fan MailPK is back! PK is a content creator and filmmaker from Auckland NZ. We chat about his brand-new podcast Film Street, his new film Rider Austin and Scarlett Austin, viral moments, movie premiers, social media, we get into his role in the Auckland wrestling scene, and why he decided to call it quits on his last podcast.Apologies for the annoying intermittent drilling sound in the background; my neighbour started doing this literally as I started the podcast, and I could not do anything about it. Sponsored by Infinity SleepGet the sleep you deserve and use the promo code “onlyscott15%” and receive 15% off your first order.https://www.infinitysleep.co.nz/Check out PK’s stuff:YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@Pkhectic/featuredInstagramhttps://www.instagram.com/phoenixaadamsTikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@pkhecticMy social media:YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@OnlyScottInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/theonlyscott01/Tik Tok - https://www.tiktok.com/@onlyscottspodcastFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/Only-Scott-100091616387021/Support the show

Send us Fan MailI had an awesome yarn with Lachlan Kirkwood, one of Auckland's most diverse photographers, who joined me for a chat. Lachlan has photographed probably the majority of the bands and some of the fighters on the podcast. We talked about how he got into photography, videography, live events, the difference between a photographer and someone with a phone camera, his love of Superman and horror movies, and much more.  Go support Lachlan’s Instagram profile- https://www.instagram.com/kirkylkGig Photography Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kirkydoesgigsSponsored by Infinity SleepGet the sleep you deserve and use the promo code “onlyscott15%” and receive 15% off your first order.https://www.infinitysleep.co.nz/My Social MediaYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@OnlyScottInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/theonlyscott01/TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@onlyscottspodcastFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/Only-Scott-100091616387021/Support the show

Send us Fan MailI had Mike Raven (guitar) and Kris Raven (drums) from the New Zealand rock band Coridian. It's a bit of a melancholy feel for this one, Coridian is sadly going on hiatus, and I go way back with these guys. We discussed their epic 10-year career, including all the ups and downs. They have their final gig scheduled for August 30th at the Tuning Fork in Auckland. I might even make an appearance....Check out Coridian’s socialsWebsite- https://coridian.wixsite.com/coridiannzLinktree- https://linktr.ee/coridianInstagram profile- https://www.instagram.com/coridian_bandYouTube profile link- https://www.youtube.com/@CoridianNZFacebook profile link- https://www.facebook.com/CoridianbandSponsored by Infinity SleepGet the sleep you deserve and use the promo code “onlyscott15%” and receive 15% off your first order.https://www.infinitysleep.co.nz/My Social MediaYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@OnlyScottInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/theonlyscott01/TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@onlyscottspodcastFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/Only-Scott-100091616387021/Support the show

Send us Fan MailAnother Champ is here! I had an awesome yarn with Suran 'The Golden Boy' Juanmiry! This guy has so much charisma, confidence, and is an absolute powerhouse of a fighter. We discussed his fighting style, training, trying various martial art styles, his background as a refugee from Iraq, his love of partying, and much more. Also apologies for the audio for the first 6 minutes, the audio comes right 00:06:08. You can see that I'm a bit annoyed because of the audio issue, but Suran was great.Check out Suran’s socialsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegoldenboy_777Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GoldenBoyr18/Sponsored by Infinity SleepGet the sleep you deserve and use the promo code “onlyscott15%” and receive 15% off your first order.https://www.infinitysleep.co.nz/My Social MediaYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@OnlyScottInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/theonlyscott01/TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@onlyscottspodcastFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/Only-Scott-100091616387021/Support the show

Send us Fan MailI had an awesome chat with Daniel Ruwanga. This guy is the definition of relentless if you have seen his fights! Daniel is a kickboxer who fights out of Strike Force and is based out of Auckland, New Zealand. Daniel has competed at the highest level of NZ Kick Boxing, fighting  in two King in the Rings in and getting to the finals of both the welterweight and middleweight divisions and he recently fought in the Kun Khmer. We yarned about Daniel's entry into kickboxing, staying fit and healthy, balancing being an engineer and a fighter, his love of anime, and much more! Check out Daniel’s socialsInstagram profile: https://www.instagram.com/daniel.ruwanga/Facebook profile link: https://www.facebook.com/Sapso69TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@daniel.ruwangaSponsored by Infinity SleepGet the sleep you deserve and use the promo code “onlyscott15%” and receive 15% off your first order.https://www.infinitysleep.co.nz/My Social MediaYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@OnlyScottInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/theonlyscott01/TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@onlyscottspodcastFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/Only-Scott-100091616387021/Support the show

Send us Fan MailI had an awesome yarn with Tyrel The Taniwha Karaka! Tyrel is an MMA fighter based in Manurewa, Auckland, New Zealand, and trains at Oliver MMA. Tyrel has fought all over the world in MMA, Muay Thai, and BJJ. We had an awesome yarn about how he trains, the NZ combat sports scene, competing all over the world, his crazy upbringing, and much more.Check out Tyrel’s website & socialsSportlink: https://www.sportlink.io/tyrelkarakaInstagram profile: https://www.instagram.com/ty_is_lowkeyFacebook profile link: https://www.facebook.com/gangsta267Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ty_is_lowkeySponsored by Infinity SleepGet the sleep you deserve and use the promo code “onlyscott15%” and receive 15% off your first order.https://www.infinitysleep.co.nz/My Social MediaYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@OnlyScottInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/theonlyscott01/Tik Tok - https://www.tiktok.com/@onlyscottspodcastFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/Only-Scott-100091616387021/Support the show

Send us Fan MailA new subject for the podcast! Let's talk about business, money, and finance, and there isn't anyone better than the man Luke Kemeys. Luke is a business owner of Next Advisory, he's a podcaster at Keep The Change, a financial educator, and a bit of a lad. We had an awesome chat about Kiwis' mentality with finance, how people think about money, the new NZ budget, the benefit (welfare) in NZ, growing businesses, the NZ property market, and so much more.Check out Luke's website & socialsWebsite: https://www.keepthechange.co.nzLinktree: https://linktr.ee/KeepthechangeInstagram profile: https://www.instagram.com/keepthechange_nz/YouTube profile: https://www.youtube.com/@keepthechangenzFacebook profile link: https://www.facebook.com/keepthechangeNZSponsored by Infinity SleepGet the sleep you deserve and use the promo code “onlyscott15%” and receive 15% off your first order.https://www.infinitysleep.co.nz/My Social MediaYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@OnlyScottInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/theonlyscott01/Tik Tok - https://www.tiktok.com/@onlyscottspodcastFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/Only-Scott-100091616387021/Support the show

Send us Fan MailI had an awesome chat with Alejandro Tellez (Aledagoat), who is a fighter based out of Hamilton, NZ. This young man is a savage, to say the least. He recently returned from Thailand, where he competed in the intense N1 Oceania competition, featuring 1-minute boxing rounds with MMA gloves. He has also fought in notable New Zealand competitions, such as Art of War and King In The Ring. We discussed his fight career, his move from Colombia to New Zealand, his fight training, and his business, Empanadas Guerreras. Checkout Alejandro's Socialshttps://linktr.ee/aledaagoatSponsored by Infinity SleepGet the sleep you deserve and use the promo code “onlyscott15%” and receive 15% off your first order.https://www.infinitysleep.co.nz/My Social MediaYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@OnlyScottInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/theonlyscott01/Tik Tok - https://www.tiktok.com/@onlyscottspodcastFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/Only-Scott-100091616387021/Support the show

Send us Fan MailI finally have both members of The Boondocks (Scott Parker bass/vocals and Branden Pritchard drums) on my podcast! This is their 4th appearance... dam I need to do better. Nah nah it is always a good time with these fellas. We covered a lot, including their recent Auckland gig at Big Fan, having a sasquatch in their music video, playing Meatstock festival, playing Shihad's last gig, being on NZ radio, the state of rock music in 2025, Transformers, hate comments, and much more. Check out The Boondocks All their Links --> https://linktr.ee/The_Boondocks_NZSponsored by Infinity SleepGet the sleep you deserve and use the promo code “onlyscott15%” and receive 15% off your first order.https://www.infinitysleep.co.nz/My Social MediaYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@OnlyScottInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/theonlyscott01/Tik Tok - https://www.tiktok.com/@onlyscottspodcastFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/Only-Scott-100091616387021/Support the show

Send us Fan MailGreat podcast talking with Holly and Malachi from Beatdown Events. We talked about music festivals, Auckland's local metal scene, upcoming bands, Auckland's all-age scene, Holly and Malachi's favourite music, Woodstock 99 and much more. Check out Beatdown Events' socialshttps://www.instagram.com/beatdownevents/ Sponsored by Infinity SleepGet the sleep you deserve and use the promo code “onlyscott15%” and receive 15% off your first order.https://www.infinitysleep.co.nz/My social mediaYouTube InstagramTik TokFacebookSupport the show

Send us Fan MailI sat down with maybe one of the most productive people I've ever met it's Jackie "The Asian" Cheng! This is a yarn for the books everyone. I had such a blast and Jackie's energy is super contagious. We talked about everything from his martial art journey, training and fighting in Thailand, being in a Savage music video, being a stuntman, being broke and rebuilding from scratch, his work ethic, and content creation.Check out Jackie's socialshttps://www.instagram.com/jackiechengmt/https://www.tiktok.com/@jackiechengmthttps://www.facebook.com/jackiedasianhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/jackie-cheng-117014140/ Sponsored by Infinity SleepGet the sleep you deserve and use the promo code “onlyscott15%” and receive 15% off your first order.https://www.infinitysleep.co.nz/My social media:YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@OnlyScottInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/theonlyscott01/Tik Tok - https://www.tiktok.com/@onlyscottspodcastFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/Only-Scott-100091616387021/Support the show

Send us Fan MailI had Hadden (drummer) and Kyle (guitarist) from the metal band Sprawl on. Nu metal is back, y'all. We chatted about nu-metal history, musical influences, the NZ music scene, the apocalypse, social media, going to school during COVID-19, and much more.Check out Sprawl's music and socialshttps://linktr.ee/sprawlbandofficialhttps://www.tiktok.com/@sprawl__musichttps://www.instagram.com/sprawl_music/    Sponsored by Infinity SleepGet the sleep you deserve and use the promo code “onlyscott15%” and receive 15% off your first order.https://www.infinitysleep.co.nz/My social media:YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@OnlyScottInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/theonlyscott01/Tik Tok - https://www.tiktok.com/@onlyscottspodcastFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/Only-Scott-100091616387021/Support the show

Send us Fan MailThe champ is here! I had an awesome yarn with the fighter Michael "The Machine" Isaac. We talked a lot about the fight game, Michael's experience of becoming the king of the ring champion welterweight champion, how Michael got into fighting, staying mentally stoic through fights, training, and much more. Enjoy!Check out Michael's socialsInstagramTIKTOKFacebookSponsored by Infinity SleepGet the sleep you deserve and use the promo code “onlyscott15%” and receive 15% off your first order.https://www.infinitysleep.co.nz/My social media:YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@OnlyScottInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/theonlyscott01/Tik Tok - https://www.tiktok.com/@onlyscottspodcastFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/Only-Scott-100091616387021/Support the show

Send us Fan MailBen and I meet again! This time we talk about Ben’s most recent music he’s been making, his latest songs and influences, progressive metal, wrestling, pursuing your passions and life goals, and much more.  Ben is a musician, producer and teacher based in Auckland NZ, and is known for his projects Channeled, Anything But Federal, and his solo music.Check out Ben’s music and socialsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ben.ruegg/Sponsored by Infinity SleepGet the sleep you deserve and use the promo code “onlyscott15%” and receive 15% off your first order.https://www.infinitysleep.co.nz/My social media:YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@OnlyScottInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/theonlyscott01/Tik Tok - https://www.tiktok.com/@onlyscottspodcastFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/Only-Scott-100091616387021/Support the show

Send us Fan MailI sat down with the young man himself Riley Cochrane. We talked about "real metal", snobbery in the music scene, photography, getting into the local NZ music scene, his projects, and more.Check out Riley's StuffInstagram https://www.instagram.com/rileycochrane_?igsh=ejJoa2RjYmtzb3l1YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@RCNZPFaceebook https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100046755398590Sponsored by Infinity SleepGet the sleep you deserve, use the promo code “onlyscott15” and receive 15% off your first order. https://www.infinitysleep.co.nz/My social mediahttps://www.youtube.com/@OnlyScotthttps://www.instagram.com/theonlyscott01/https://www.tiktok.com/@onlyscottspodcasthttps://www.facebook.com/Only-Scott-100091616387021/Support the show

Send us Fan MailI got to have an awesome yarn with Andres Rios, a videographer and concert photographer based in Auckland, NZ. It was such an enlightening chat we covered Andres’s love of music, film, film techniques, recording bands, moving to NZ from a Chilie, the emotions we feel from music, and much more. Check out Andre’s Stuffinstagram.com/splinermannyoutube.com/@fullimmersionconcertvideosSponsored by Infinity SleepGet the sleep you deserve and use the promo code “onlyscott15” and receive 15% off your first order.https://www.infinitysleep.co.nz/My social media:YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@OnlyScottInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/theonlyscott01/Tik Tok - https://www.tiktok.com/@onlyscottspodcastFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/Only-Scott-100091616387021/Support the show

Send us Fan MailI sat down with PK (Phoenix Adams) who is an Auckland-based filmmaker, content creator, and podcaster. We talked about PK’s early beginnings of getting into filmmaking, his love of film, balancing his career with his passion, social platforms, and much more. We did have a few technical issues with the cameras in this episode so shoutout to PK for being a good sport about it all!Check out PK’s stuff:PK's YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@Pkhectic/featuredInstagram = https://www.instagram.com/phoenixaadamsTikTok = https://www.tiktok.com/@pkhecticMy social media:YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@OnlyScottInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/theonlyscott01/Tik Tok - https://www.tiktok.com/@onlyscottspodcastFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/Only-Scott-100091616387021/Support the show

Send us Fan MailI had the pleasure of chatting with Ethan (vocalist/guitarist) and Jedd (guitarist) from Auckland-based rock band Offside. We talked about their new single, music production, AI in music, Spotify, and much more. Keep an eye on these fellas! This band is sick and an awesome bunch of dudes.Offside Linktreehttps://linktr.ee/offsidebandnzMy social media:YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@OnlyScottInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/theonlyscott01/Tik Tok - https://www.tiktok.com/@onlyscottspodcastFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/Only-Scott-100091616387021/Support the show

Send us Fan MailThe Illuminati forced their way onto my podcast to talk some sh#t. I don't even know what to believe. They even stole my clothes and tied me up, it was weird. They told me they really liked this weird band called Offside and asked me to promote them by linking them below. They didn't give me their personal Linktree as they wanted to keep themselves private. Anyway, the links are in the description.Offside Linktreehttps://linktr.ee/offsidebandnzMy social media:YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@OnlyScottInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/theonlyscott01/Tik Tok - https://www.tiktok.com/@onlyscottspodcastFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/Only-Scott-100091616387021/Support the show

Send us Fan MailI had a great chat with Hamish Clark from Stag's Yarrow. Stags Yarrow is an ambient doom metal band based in Auckland, New Zealand. We covered many topics, such as Hamish's songwriting process, music theory, influences, brand building, releasing music, and making the passion a reality. Check Out Stags Yarrowhttps://linktr.ee/stagsyarrowMy Social Media:YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@OnlyScottInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/theonlyscott01/Tik Tok - https://www.tiktok.com/@onlyscottspodcastFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/Only-Scott-100091616387021/Support the show

Send us Fan MailI had an awesome chat with Shaquille Stirling. Shaq trains in kickboxing by day and is a cop by night. We discussed the benefits of martial arts in life, Shaq's journey into martial arts, the martial arts community at City Kick Boxing, what it's like having his brother @navajostirling fight in the UFC, health and wellness, and much more. Watch Now YouTube!Check out Shaq's Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/shaquille_stirling/Checkout my social mediaYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@OnlyScottInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/theonlyscott01/Tik Tok - https://www.tiktok.com/@onlyscottspodcastFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/Only-Scott-100091616387021/Support the show

Send us Fan MailI had the privilege of sitting down with an NZ music legend Corey Friedlander! This guy does it all. He is an award-winning drummer playing with bands like 8 Foot Sativa, In Dread Response City of Souls, and also has his own project Corenz. He also has his own studio called Core Focus Productions where he is a producer. We covered many topics in this episode including Corey’s musical journey, drums and more drums, studio work, and touring with some of the world's biggest rock and metal bands. We also covered topics such as media, politics, self-discovery, etc. This episode will take you on a journey. Check out Corey's studio and his music:Corey's Studio: https://beatspun.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UCAcPxu-IbHmM6pUnwd4n-Tg Core Focus Productions: https://www.instagram.com/corefocusproductionsMy social media:YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@OnlyScottInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/theonlyscott01/Tik Tok - https://www.tiktok.com/@onlyscottspodcastFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/Only-Scott-100091616387021/Support the show

Send us Fan MailI travelled down to Hamilton New Zealand, to interview all the bands for 2 Doug 2 Fest, the second instalment of the Dougfest music festival. I sat down with the second night of the bands playing including Achilles Complex, Crooked Royals, Static , Barracks, and Pink Plates (round 2).Check out all of the bands and go support them!Achilles ComplexLinktree: https://linktr.ee/achillescomplexCrooked RoyalsLinktree: https://linktr.ee/CrookedRoyalsStaticLinktree: linktr.ee/staticnzBarracksInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/barracksmusic/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5FgcEPTHQk1UsnzB1GPFnSPink PlatesLinktree: linktr.ee/pinkplatesSponsored by Infinity Sleep - https://www.infinitysleep.co.nzMy social media:YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@OnlyScottInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/theonlyscott01/Tik Tok - https://www.tiktok.com/@onlyscottspodcastFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/Only-Scott-100091616387021/Support the show

Send us Fan MailI travelled down to Hamilton New Zealand, to interview all the bands for 2 Doug 2 Fest, the second instalment of the Dougfest music festival. I sat down with the first night of bands including Stonechild, Late To Chelsea, Cootie Cuties, Coridian, and Edible, and the hosts Thief and Zard.Check out all of the bands and go support them!StonechildInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/stonechild_band/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7IuWht1qdWAsXXA8KvuZOh?si=LKNHnoIZQXax5XUbTKxuNQLate To ChelseaLinktree: https://linktr.ee/latetochelseaCootie CutiesLinktree: https://linktr.ee/cootiecutiesCoridianLinktree: https://linktr.ee/coridianEdibleLinktree: https://linktr.ee/honestlyedibleThief & ZardLinktree: https://linktr.ee/kingkomodoBandcamp: https://thiefnzard.bandcamp.com/Sponsored by Infinity Sleep https://www.infinitysleep.co.nz*Disclaimer 50% promotion mentioned in the episode finished 05/11/2024  My social mediaYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@OnlyScottInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/theonlyscott01/Tik Tok - https://www.tiktok.com/@onlyscottspodcastFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/Only-Scott-100091616387021/Support the show

Send us Fan MailI sat down with Antoine Audonnet who is an upcoming NZ filmmaker. Antoine is based out of Auckland and has released two short films, one named “Innominate” and another called “Little Lou.” We talked about his filmmaking journey, haters and criticism, his experience working as a model, and where Antoine wants to go in his life. It is always great chatting with young talent and hearing their aspirations. Good luck Antoine!Check out Antoine’s linktree and website below:https://linktr.ee/unobtrhttps://unobtrusivefilms.wixsite.com/unobtrusive-filmsSponsored by Infinity Sleep https://www.infinitysleep.co.nz*Disclaimer 50% promotion mentioned in the episode finished 05/11/2024 My social media:YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@OnlyScottInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/theonlyscott01/Tik Tok - https://www.tiktok.com/@onlyscottspodcastFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/Only-Scott-100091616387021/Support the show

Send us Fan MailI sat down with Bill Caldwell (Vocalist/Guitarist) and Charlie McCracken (Drummer) from the Auckland-based pop punk band Blindr. We talked about the band’s early beginnings, skateboarding, being a pop punk band in 2024, writing music, recording music, living together as a band, discussing if nangs are healthier than alcohol, and why Charlie hates Metallica plus much more. Check Blindr's Music & Socialshttps://linktr.ee/blindr_nzSponsored by Infinity Sleephttps://www.infinitysleep.co.nz*Disclaimer 50% promotion mentioned in the episode finished 05/11/2024My social media:YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@OnlyScottInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/theonlyscott01/Tik Tok - https://www.tiktok.com/@onlyscottspodcastFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/Only-Scott-100091616387021/Support the show

Send us Fan MailOne of the most hectic, craziest and funniest podcasts I have done to date. I had a great and hilarious yarn with James Dalton (Singer/Frontman) and Craig Hebblethwaite (Bassist) from the Auckland-based punk rock band Pink Plates. We covered a lot of different topics ranging from the band’s beginnings, how Craig joined the band, the Pentecostal church, Xi Shin Ping, capitalism, speaking in tongues, Dougfest, Craig getting in trouble with his Mrs, and much more. Strap yourself in for this one, it gets out of control and I can’t either confirm or deny the truth in a lot of what was said. Shoutout the word allegedly. My beeper guy needs a raise. Check out Pink Plate’s music:https://linktr.ee/pinkplatesMy social media:YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@OnlyScottInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/theonlyscott01/Tik Tok - https://www.tiktok.com/@onlyscottspodcastFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/Only-Scott-100091616387021/Support the show

Send us Fan MailI had the pleasure of sitting down with Jay from the heavy psychedelic rock band Exit Sign. Exit Sign are a 3 piece band that formed in 2023 and have been hitting the local Auckland music scene hard. They have just released their first single “Kaiju” which showcases the band’s crazy dynamics and sonic abilities. Jay is the frontman of the band, he plays the bass and is the vocalist of the group. We had an awesome chat about his love of jazz, noise rock, literature, learning guitar while being injured and Jay’s love of being creative. Check out Exit Sign’s music:https://linktr.ee/exit.sign.bandMy socials:YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@OnlyScottInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/theonlyscott01/Tik Tok - https://www.tiktok.com/@onlyscottspodcastFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/Only-Scott-100091616387021/Support the show

Send us Fan MailI had the pleasure of sitting down with Emma and Caleb from the band Auckland based rock band Fan Club. We had a great yarn talking about all things music, releasing music as a young band, playing shows, social media, song meanings, how Emma's Mum manages the band and is very involved and receiving jealous hater phone calls. Check out their music:https://linktr.ee/fanclub.nzFollow me:YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@OnlyScottInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/theonlyscott01/Tik Tok - https://www.tiktok.com/@onlyscottspodcastFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/Only-Scott-100091616387021/Support the show

Send us Fan MailI had an awesome yarn with Raphael Kanopf. Raf owns a social media content creation company named The Brief Store and runs a comedy channel called the Brief Store TV. We covered a lot of topics about advertising and content creation creation on social media platforms. Raf and I discussed what his business does, the importance of organic content, how to tell your business’s story on social media, how to use social media effectively and what it was like for Raf moving from Brazil to NZ. Check out The Brief Store:https://www.instagram.com/thebriefstore/https://www.thebriefstore.com/The Brief Store TV:https://www.instagram.com/thebriefstoretv/Follow me:YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@OnlyScottInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/theonlyscott01/Tik Tok - https://www.tiktok.com/@onlyscottspodcastFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100091616387021Support the show

Send us Fan MailI had Aidan and James from the Auckland NZ based psychedelic rock band Capricore. Capricore are a fairly new band with a unique sound that combines a lot of different styles, and they have a hell of a stage presence. We talked about everything music, what it’s really like being an Aucklander, why Aidan might end up in a mental asylum, James's love for Skylanders and trying not to get too pretentious with our music takes. Enjoy! Check out Capricore’s music and links below:https://capricore.hearnow.com/Follow me:YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@OnlyScottInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/theonlyscott01/Tik Tok - https://www.tiktok.com/@onlyscottspodcastFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100091616387021Support the show

Send us Fan MailWARNING: This episode does contain references to drugs, drinking and some sensitive topics. The Boondocks are back again but this time I have the drummer Branden on for a yarn. This was such a fun yarn, we talked about everything The Boondocks have going on, how Branden got into drumming, drinking and party stories, fights, our favourite bands, small town NZ gossip, and writing music. This was such a crackup and long episode we didn't even know that time flew by so fast. Maybe it was the beers...Check out The Boondock's music and socials on their Linktree:https://linktr.ee/The_Boondocks_NZFollow me:YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@OnlyScottInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/theonlyscott01/Tik Tok - https://www.tiktok.com/@onlyscottspodcastFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100091616387021Support the show

Send us Fan MailI had a chat with the young and upcoming singer/songwriter Blake Stainton. Blake is an acoustic artist based in Auckland New Zealand. He currently has two singles out called "Lost Love" and "Mr Man In Black" and has plans to continue releasing musical material and to play more shows. Thanks Blake for coming on.Check out Blake's music and socials below:https://linktr.ee/Blake.StaintonFollow me:YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@OnlyScottInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/theonlyscott01/Tik Tok - https://www.tiktok.com/@onlyscottspodcastFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100091616387021Support the Show.Support the show

Send us Fan MailI had a chat with 2 of fellas from the Auckland alternative rock band Offside. This episode was a lot of fun! We talked heaps of about the music industry, treating a band like a business, how the band writes music together and we had many laughs about potential merchandise ideas for the band, kink shaming, and even crazy goat stories. We covered a lot!I hope you guys enjoy this one! Cheers for Aidan and Ethan for coming on. Check out Offset's music and socials below:https://linktr.ee/offsidebandnzFollow me: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@OnlyScott Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/theonlyscott01/Tik Tok - https://www.tiktok.com/@onlyscottspodcastFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100091616387021Support the show