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The Coconut Wireless Podcast
by Jeremy Lardner
The Coconut Wireless Podcast aims to share the stories of Pasifika people around the globe.We aim to give Pacific Islanders a platform to tell their stories their way.
Episodes
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Episode 61 - Lio "Big Papi" Ilalio
Catch my chat with MMA fighter Lio Ilalio who along with the rest of Team Tonga is preparing to represent The Kingdom at the upcoming GAMMA World Championships in Jakarta. Please support Team Tonga if you are able to at the link below:...
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Episode 60 - Greg Clark
My Guest in The Bure this episode is legendary sports caller Greg Clark who has given some of his time to chat about his time commentating The Fijian Drua home games and his recently released book "The Rise of The Drua: How a Rugby Dream Captivated a Nation". You can find Rise of The Drua: How a...
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Episode 59 - Will Helu
My Guest in The Bure this week is Will Helu, a former Tongan international representative in rugby union who now works in the education sector. Hear Will share his incredible story of not only playing rugby at an incredibly high level, but also taking the lessons from his sporting career into his...
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Episode 58 - Jason Lemusu Returns
This episode features our first returning guest, Jason Lemusu who least featured on the very first episode of the Coconut Wireless. Listen to our chat about the development of his passion project, The Pasifika Youth Cup rugby competition as well as the state of grassroots rugby in general in NSW....
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Episode 57 - Eddie "Eti" Aholelei
My guest in The Bure this episode is a former Ikale Tahi (Tongan International Rugby team) representative, current head coach of the Tongan Women's Rugby Union team and co-founder of the Youth in Union foundation, Eddie Aholelei. Please follow Eddie and Youth in Union on Insta Eddie…
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Episode 56 - Joe Tomane
My guest this episode is professional rugby player and former Wallaby representative Joe Tomane who was good enough to chat with me about his amazing sporting and personal journey. Please follow The Coconut Wireless Podcast on social media: Insta: @coconutwirelesspodcast TikTok:...
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Episode 55 - Izzy Moore-Aiono
My guest this episode is professional rugby union player and recent Manu Samoa representative Izaiha Moore-Aiono who shares his inspirational story of perseverance in the face of hardship and working towards his personal and professional goals. Please follow The Coconut Wireless Podcast on social...
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Episode 54 - Lewis Ponini
My guest this episode is Eastern Suburbs and NSW Waratahs front rower Lewis Ponini who shares his story of travelling the world in pursuit of his rugby union dream. Please follow the Coconut Wireless Podcast on social media: Instagram: @coconutwirelesspodcast Facebook: @coconutwirelesspodcast...
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Episode 53 - Manasa Moala Mataele
My guest this episode is Canterbury Crusaders winger Manasa Moala Mataele who shares his story of moving from Suva, Fiji at a young age to pursue his dream of achieving excellence both on and off the rugby field. Please follow The Coconut Wireless Podcast on social media: Insta:...
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Episode 52 - Curtis Rona
My guest this episode is Australian Wallaby representative and dual code sensation Curtis Rona who shares his story of walking in both world of rugby league and rugby union both throughout his childhood and his professional career as well. Please follow The Coconut Wireless Podcast on social…
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Episode 51 - John Hopoate
My guest this episode is rugby league and heavyweight boxing cult figure John Hopoate who shares his story about his professional and personal journey through life. Please follow The Coconut Wireless Podcast on social media: Insta: @coconutwirelesspodcast TikTok: @coconutwirelesspodcast Facebook:...
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Episode 50 - Alan Latu - Rugby Victoria
My guest in The Bure for a very special episode is Mr Alan Latu who amongst a rang of accomplishments currently sits as one of the Directors of Rugby Victoria and has kindly agreed to share his story of his professional journey and how he was affected by Rugby Australia's decision to cut the...
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Episode 49 - James Storer
This episode I am joined by Fiji Bati legend James Storer who shares his story about growing up in Mogo, NSW and going on to represent Fiji at the highest level of rugby league. Please like and review to podcast wherever you listen! Please follow James on social media: Instagram: @jameskstorer...
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Episode 48 - Baden Kerr
My guest in The Bure this episode is Fijian Drua legend Baden Kerr. Hear his story of growing up in South Auckland and eventually finding himself representing The Fijian Drua in their inaugural season. Please rate and review The Coconut Wireless wherever you are listening to us. Please follow The...
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Episode 47 - Jordan Thompson
This episode I'm joined in The Bure by Jordan Thompson, a TikToker who is documenting his amazing journey of reconnecting with his Māori culture through learning Te Reo and other parts of his culture. Please follow Jordan on Tiktok: @jordanthompsonofficial Please follow The Coconut Wireless…
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Episode 46 - Nili Latu
My guest in The Bure this episode is Tongan rugby union legend Nili Latu. Listen to his amazing story of going from humble beginnings to the very heights of international rugby and then turning his hand to coaching at the end of his playing career Please follow The Coconut Wireless Podcast on...
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Episode 45 - Pauli Taumoepeau
This week I'm joined in the Bure by NSW Waratahs forwards coach, Pauli Taumoepeau. Please follow Pauli and the NSW Waratahs on social media: Pauli's Insta: @paulitaumoepeau Waratahs' Insta: @nswwaratahs Please follow The Coconut Wireless Podcast: Insta: @coconutwirelesspodcast Facebook:...
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Episode 44 - Nick Kepu
Catch my chat with MMA (Mixed Martial Arts) competitor Nick Kepu and hear about his journey within the sport. Follow Nick on Instagram: @nick.slick.kepu Follow the Coconut Wireless Podcast on social media: Instagram: @coconutwirelesspodcast Facebook: @coconutwirelesspodcast TikTok:...
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Episode 43 - Havea 676
This episode I am joined in The Bure by social media sensation Havea 676 who shares the story of his journey towards building one of the most successful social media platforms in the in the Pasifika space. Please follow Havea 676 on social media: Instagram: @havea_676 Facebook: @havea676 TikTok:...
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Episode 42 - Jeremiah Tauamiti
My guest in The Bure this episode is Jeremiah Tauamiti, a gifted witer, actor and film maker who was good enough to join me to speak about his latest project, a documentary titled "Faith, Family and Footy: A Pasifika Rugby Story". Please follow Jeremiah on social media: Instagram: @j_tauamiti...
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Episode 41 - Lepani
My guest in The Bure this week is the wonderfully talented musical artist, Lepani. Listen as he takes us through his life as a musician and the various corssroads that he came to along that journey. Please follow Lepani on Spotify and on social media: Instagram: @lepanimusicc Please follow The...
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Episode 40 - TeKahui Ote Rangi
This episode my guest in The Bure is talented musician and content creator TeKahui Oter Rangi. Listen as he takes me through his musings on life, music and thriving in the age of social media. Please follow TeKahui on social media: Instagram: @tekahui.ote.rangi TikTok: @tekahuioterangi74 Please...
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Episode 39 - Mark "Super Samoan" Hunt
This week I am joined in The Bure by Mark Hunt who shares his story of life as a professional prize fighter in some of the biggest promotions in the world. Please follow Mark Hunt on social media: Insta: @therealmarkhunt @markhuntfighter74 Facebook: @therealmarkhunt Please follow The Coconut...
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Episode 38 - Waikato Falefehi
My guest in the Bure this week is Waikato "Kato" Falefehi, a devoted family man who uses boxing as a way to provide for his family. Please follow Waikato and Valu Falefehi on Instagram: Waikato: @katofaleripa Valu: @little_valu_falefehi Please follow The Coconut Wireless on social media: Insta:...
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Epsiode 37 - Bula Ballers
For the first episode of 2024 I am joined in The Bure by Ratu Rabelo Navara of Bula Ballers who takes me through his experiences moving from Lautoka, Fiji to The United States and how he is now using the lessons he learned on that journey to help people making similar transitions today. Please...
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Episode 36 - Taqele Naiyaravoro
My guest in the Bure this week is Taqele Naiyaravoro who shares the story of his journey from playing under 20's for the mighty Nadroga Stallions in Fiji to representing the Australian Wallabies and a host of elite rugby union clubs around the globe. Please rate and subscribe the podcast on...
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Episode 35 - Rama Chand
My guest in The Bure this episode is Rama Chand. A Fijian born man who was raised in South Auckland and pivoted from a promising rugby union career into a coaching and development career which has taken him to his current role as the Director of Rugby Development for Georgia Rugby Union. Please...
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Episode 34 - Joe Daymond
This episode I'm joined in The Bure by the very funny Joe Daymond, a Fijian/Māori comedian based in Aotearoa (New Zealand). Listen as Joe shares insights into his work in the comedy space, the things that drive him and his journey to get to where he is today. Please follow Joe Daymond on social...
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Episode 33 - Dene Halatau - NRL Legend
My guest in The Bure this episode is Dene Halatau who shares his story of playing in the NRL, representing the New Zealand Kiwis and also talks about his own podcast "Can You Be More Pacific". Please find the Can You Be More Pacific podcast at the link below:...
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Episode 32 - Aaron Groom - Fiji Bati
Catch my chat with Fiji Bati legend and Prop Tech entrepreneur Aaron Groom as he chats with me about his time representing his country on the footy field and his amazing journey from elite rugby league to starting a successful property career. Please rate and subscribe on whichever platform you…
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Episode 31 - Ratu Leone Rotuisolia - Fijian Drua
Catch my chat with Fijian Drua and Flying Fijians representative Ratu Rotuisolia and hear him share his journey from the prolific rugby nursery of Sydney University Rugby Club to representing his nation at the Super Rugby and international level. Please follow Ratu Leone Rotuisolia on social…
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Episode 30 - Roy Asotasi - NRL Legend
This episode I am blessed to be joined by Rugby League great, Roy Asotasi. Listen as Roy talks about his time at the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs and South Sydney Rabbitohs NRL clubs as well as his time with the New Zealand Kiwis Toa Samoa international sides. Follow The Coconut Wireless Podcast...
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Episode 29 - Haereiti Hetet - Fijian Drua
This episode I am joined in The Bure by none other than Fijian Drua front rower Haereiti Hetet who shares his story of growing up in New Zealand and his first two seasons with the Fijian Drua Super Rugby side. Please follow Haereiti on social media: Instagram: @haereiti.hetet Please follow The...
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Episode 28 - Meli Tuni - Fijian Drua
This episode I am joined in The Bure by Meli Tuni who plays prop for the Fijian Drua Super Rugby side and has recently been called into the extended RWC squad for Fiji. Listen as he shares his journey from playing street rugby in Tailevu with his brothers to winning the Skipper Cup with Suva and...
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Episode 27 - Sereima Leweniqila
This episode I am joined by current Fijiana Rugby captain, Sereima Leweniqila who shares the story of her journey to the pinacle of female Fijian rugby as well as her very public stand against underpayment and disrespect that has been shown towards the female rugby players who have worked...
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Episode 26 - Gordon Rugby Football Club’s Fijian Partnership
This week I am joined in The Bure by Kaiava Salusalu from Somosomo Village on Naviti island in Fiji & Grant Pasini from Gordon Rugby Football Club to discuss the trans-Pacific partnership between Gordon Rugby in Australia and the Somosomo Stags in Fiji. Please follow Gordon Rugby on Social Media:...
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Reconciliation Week Special - Cass Lardner - Garray Barra Barra Art
To mark Reconciliation Week here in Australia I have invited the amazing Cass Lardner into The Bure this week to discuss her journey as an Aboriginal artist and as a First Nations person in this country. Listen as she discusses her work facilitating the Wallabies first Indigenous designed jersey,...
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Episode 25 - Vaovasamanaia Seilala Mapusua - Head Coach of Manu Samoa
This week I am joined in The Bure by Vaovasamanaia Seilala Mapusua, the man tasked with leading Manu Samoa to success in the upcoming Rugby World Cup and beyond! Listen as he shares insights into his time as a player and how that shaped him into the successful coach he is today. Please follow…
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Episode 24 - Simon Raiwalui - Head Coach of Flying Fijians Rugby Team
This episode I'm joined in The Bure by none other than the coach of the Flying Fijians, Simon Raiwalui. Listen as we chat about his expereces as a player and coach and how his preparations are going for the Rugby World Cup in September. Please follow The Coconut Wireless Podcast on social media:...
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Episode 23 - Kolora Lomani - Fijiana Drua
This episode I am blessed to be joined in The Bure by the amazing Kolora Lomani who represented Fiji at Super Rugby and International level last year in a ground breaking year for women's rugby in Fiji. Hear her story of what it took to get to that level and also to achieve success once she got...
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Episode 22 - Tomasi Ufi - YAK: You Already Know
Please check out this episode where Tomasi Ufi talks to me about his amazing journey that brought him to set up the YAK Clothing Brand. Follow YAK on social media: Instagram: @yak_youalreadyknow Facebook: @yak_youalreadyknow Please follow The Coconut Wireless Podcast on social media: Instagram:...
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Episode 21 - Chilla Tuicolo - BrewiColo Brewing Co
This episode I'm joined in The Bure by Chilla Tuicolo, an Australian Army veteran who is now the head brewer and owner of BrewiColo Brewing Co, a craft brewery on the Bellarine Peninsula in Victoria, Australia. Please follow BrewiColo on social media: Instagram: @brewicolo Website:...
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Episode 20 - Fipe Preuss - Living Koko
This episode I’m joined in The Bure by the wonderful Fipe Preuss, one of the co-owners of Living Koko which is a company that ethically produces cacao products from beans sourced from Samoa.
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Episode 19 - Isaac Nasedra - Greens for Bankstown
My guest in The Bure this week is Isaac Nasedra, a truly inspirational young man who is currently campaigning as the Greens Party's candidate for Bankstown in the upcoming NSW State Elections. You can reach Isaac at the following places: Instagram: @greensforbankstown Facebook: @bankstowngreens…
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Episode 18 - Henry Coutts - Daddy_Dutys
My guest in The Bure this week is the very funny and smart Henry Coutts who along with his partner Jenn run the Daddy_Dutys brand which posts video clips and other content based around parenthood and families. Please follow Daddy Dutys on social media by searching for Daddy_Dutys
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Episode 17 - Scrubz Sneaker Care
This week I'm joined in the bure by Folau and Teeson of Scrubz Sneaker Care who were good enough to share their story of setting up their own business and blazing their own trail for themselves. Please follow Scrubz on Social media: Instagram: scrubz.sneakercare Facebook: Scrubz.SneakerCare
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Episode 16 - Junior Kaleopa
I'm incredibly lucky to be joined in The Bure this episode by Junior Kaleopa who is a hilarious digital creator and also does some really important work in the mental health space. Listen as he talks to me about his journey towards building a massive online following and making thousands of…
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Episode 15 - James Mane
This episode I'm joined in The Bure by the very funny Hawaii based comedian James Mane to discuss his stellar comedy career. Hear him talk about working with Dave Chapelle and Ronny Chieng and how he first got into comedy. You can follow James Mane on social media at the following places…
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Episode 14 - Elena B Williams
This episode I am joined in The Bure by the incredibly talented singer/song writer Elena B Williams who chats to me about her music career and her outlook on many important issues. If you are in Canberra during the 2023 National Multicultural Festival please be sure to check out The Elena B...
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Episode 13 - Patrick Skene - Author of "The Big O: The Life & Times of Olsen Filipaina"
Absolutely stoked to be joined in The Bure this episode by Patrick Skene to talk about his journey and especially his book "The Big O: The Life & Times of Olsen Filipaina". Listen as Patrick talks about his relationship with Olsen, the importance of Cultural Competency and what he's up to next!…
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The Coconut Wireless Podcast aims to share the stories of Pasifika people around the globe.We aim to give Pacific Islanders a platform to tell their stories their way.
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