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The Last ZebraWi Likkle But Wi Tallawah with Denrick Cooper, MD | #TheLastZebraPodJoin us on this episode of The Last Zebra Podcast 🦓 with Dr. Denrick Cooper, an Assistant Program Director of Emergency Medicine and a passionate advocate for global health, takes us through his fascinating career journey. From his early days in New York to his current role in New Orleans, Dr. Cooper’s story is one of dedication, resilience, and a deep commitment to making a difference in both local and international healthcare settings.Join us as Dr. Cooper discusses his Jamaican heritage, his motivations for entering emergency medicine, and the influential mentors who guided him along the way...
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Native Overstayers#58 - Tough RewardsPats chats to his lifelong friend Willie Poching about his journey from Club rugby in New Zealand, to the NZ Warriors, NRL, Toa Samoa and finally to the UK where he become a star player in the UK Super League and eventually a Head coach at Wakefield. A real life Hero journey, a timeless story structure which follows a protagonist on an unforeseen quest, where they face challenges, gain insights, and return home transformed. Thank you for your time USO so proud of what you have achieved and the person you have become.
2023-12-071h 05Native Overstayers#56 - Intergenerational SuccessNamulauulu Alama Ieremia is a New Zealand rugby union coach and former international player for Western Samoa and New Zealand.
Alama sits down and has a chat to Pat about life and rugby. Ieremia was born in Sinamoga, a suburb of Apia, Samoa. He was educated in Samoa at Addington Primary School in Christchurch, New Zealand and later at Samoa College. He returned to New Zealand in 1991 to study Geography at Victoria University, where he began playing rugby.
2023-09-231h 03Native Overstayers#57 - Getting The Word Out!Not all New Zealand/Pacific hero's wear Black jerseys, like our guest on Peter Leilua who works behind the curtain, inspiring and helping those in our community who need help and some guidance.
An awesome conversation with a man willing to give up everything to make a difference deep within our communities, in todays environment where we are finding our leaders dishonest and corrupt...its good to see some in our community leading the righteous path of goodwill and good intent.
Thank you Sir for your time. Check out some of Peter's organisations below
https://www.facebook.com/OutreachGlobalHopeMissions
https://w...
2023-09-2336 minNative Overstayers#55 - A Voice For ChangeSeumanutafa AP McCarthy of the Pacific Lockdown Support for Teens Podcast joins Pat to chat about life,Hollywood and the up coming local Elections when your votes need to be in by the 8th of October.
An awesome conversation with a kindred soul doing amazing things in our Pacific community.
Facebook/-Pacific Lockdown Support for Teens
Policy.NZ/2020
Vote.NZ
2023-09-1746 minNative Overstayers#54 - Saying What They Won'tPapali'i Fuiavailili Ala'ilima sits down with Jack to share his message and promote an upcoming Talanoa. Papali'i is a strong Christian, co-host of the hard hitting talk show Talanoa Sa'o and pro-life advocate.
It's not Political, it's Biblical!
14th August 2022
6-8pm
Living Stones Church
7-9 Mahunga Drive
Mangere Bridge
2022-08-1333 min
Native Overstayers#53 - Onfield And OffTino Jnr-Angela Poluleuligaga joins Pat and Jack to talk about rugby and life after playing. Another fascinating conversation with a Pacific community influencer and leader.
2022-07-0343 minNative Overstayers#52 - Time To Raise!Jack and Pat are joined by basketball coach and mentor Josiah Maama. An awesome conversation with an articulate, knowledgeable, humble influencer in our Pacific community.
2022-06-2046 minNative Overstayers#51 - Always A Role Model (Part 2)Pat is joined by Sir Bryan to have chat about rugby, family, The famous 1975 Eden Park Water test against Scotland, hard trainings ,Moana Pasifika, Ponsonby Rugby and much more.
An amazing conversation with an inspirational leader in our community so good we had to make it in two parts. Here is part 2.
Sir Tuifa’asisina Bryan George Williams KNZM MBE (born 3 October 1950) is a former New Zealand rugby union footballer All Black and former coach of the Samoan national rugby team.
2022-05-2526 minNative Overstayers#51 - Always A Role Model (Part 1)Pat is joined by Sir Bryan to have chat about rugby, family, school, South Africa in the early 70s and life.
An amazing conversation with an inspirational leader in our community so good we had to make it in two parts.Here is part one.
Sir Tuifa’asisina Bryan George Williams KNZM MBE (born 3 October 1950) is a former New Zealand rugby union footballer All Black and former coach of the Samoan national rugby team.
2022-05-2328 minNative Overstayers#50 - 50 Not Out!50 Episodes, 600K+ views, 45 amazing guest, 46 hours of awesome conversation.
Thank you for listening and watching, appreciate the support and love from our community. All love No hate!
https://www.facebook.com/DenrickProductions/videos/515416163585540
2022-05-1231 minNative Overstayers#49 - Behaviours Matching ValuesJack and Pat are joined by 2 x Gallaher Shield (Auckland Premier Rugby) winning Ponsonby Rugby Club Premier Coach Pete Leulusoo. A fascinating conversation with a man of many talents and interests.
2022-04-2551 minNative Overstayers#48 - Drawing InspirationJack and Pat are joined by the multi talented Michel Mulipola, an influential Pacific Artist and Professional NZ/Samoan Wrestler. An awesome conversation with an unique and fascinating individual, who states its ok to be different, use those differences and make a living from them.
2021-09-2252 minNative Overstayers#47 - Silver LiningsIn this episode Rua Puia talks about the devastating effects of losing a loved one to suicide and how it tore a community and his family apart with grief and sadness. In 1994 Rua's brother Darryl committed suicide in the back yard of his family home, Rua was the one to find him. Rua also talks about dealing his battles with leukaemia and depression.
2021-08-3054 minNative Overstayers#46 - Mixed Culinary ArtsJack and pat are joined by Uelese Mua a head chef at one of Auckland's Top Bar and Restaurants Euro Bar. Uelese talks about his journey to becoming a Chef, his time in France and much much more.
2021-08-0638 minNative Overstayers#45 - Better Late Than NeverJack and Pat catch up with Joe Faga a Pacific multimedia guru. We have a chat about Joe's past jobs working for the government his experience in media and the influence he had on Pat as a Photographer.
2021-06-2941 minNative Overstayers#44 - Straight TalkJack joins the team at Talanoa Sa'o (Straight Talk) with Leao Tildsley, Fuiavailili Ala'ilima & Elliot Ikilei. A fascinating conversation discussing s27 (cultural) reports, white privilege and much more.
Talanoa Sa'o can be seen on APNA Channel 36 on Freeview TV Thursdays NZST 7 pm.
Or watch at: https://www.facebook.com/watch/103933925071104/258692678968757/
2021-06-0434 minNative Overstayers#43 - Birds Of A FeatherJack and Pat this time host Isaiah Kalava and Camz Schuster from Back of the 135 Podcast; a popular and informative podcast based out of Ranui, West Auckland and, part of a powerful network of podcasts from the Weswes Network. These 13 podcasts also capture conversations with inspiring and influential Māori and Pacific people. A true 'long' conversation touching on cultural identity, 'cancel culture' and definitely the first of many collaborations.
Make sure to check out the boys on the below links.
WEBSITE: https://www.weswesnet.com/
YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6p...
2021-05-3050 minNative Overstayers#42 - Latest OfferingJack and Pat are joined by the multi-talented TJ Taotua who is an Auckland based singer-songwriter and guitarist. His music is classified as R'n'B, Soul, Jazz fusion and gospel music TJ Taotua has been singing for 18 years, we cover his early life in Porirua, working with Sir Michael Jones and playing alongside the great Jerry Collins. Another fascinating conversation with someone in our community making a difference, and the man was kind enough to finish the episode with a song.
2021-05-1353 minNative Overstayers#41 - Worth Dying ForJack and Pat are joined by Leao Tildsley and Elliot Ikilei from Talanoa Sa'o - a Christain, conversation talk show on the APNA Network, Freeview Channel 36. A critical conversation covering how Critical Race Theory, Gender Theory and the COVID Vaccine is affecting us all in New Zealand today.
Be sure to read the following documents to understand how these topics are being used in the New Zealand Education System right now:
https://www.education.govt.nz/our-work/overall-strategies-and-policies/te-hurihanganui/?fbclid=IwAR3XgYonlFdK_Mp_5f0_oLNbSW1Wg22Xnwo4zPMMjERFl154R8zoFr21ZLY
https://www...
2021-04-2658 minNative Overstayers#40 - What's In A Name?Jack and Pat are joined by Tony Farr the National Sales Manager at Sanitarium NZ. Tony talks about the corporate world and being able to survive in it as a Samoan/Chinese person. We cover racism in the workplace, Sonny Bill Williams retirement, the Samoan Elections, Moana Pasifika and much much more.
2021-04-1842 minNative Overstayers#39 - Keep Your Culture!Jack and Pat are joined by the lead singer of the hugely successful NZ Tongan Reggae band Three Houses Down. Charlie covers the origins of the band, his talented son making waves worldwide; General Fiyah, what it's like to perform in front of 120,000 fans, The Rock Dwayne Johnson, Charlie's dad and much much more.
Follow Charlie and Three Houses Down on Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/threehousesdown/?hl=en
https://www.instagram.com/charliepomee/?hl=en
We do not own the rights to the song at the end of the clip
Three Houses Down - Keep Your Culture
2021-04-021h 08Native Overstayers#38 - The Four HorsemenPat and Jack join Cam and Ice from the Back of the 135 Podcast for an awesome conversation about current events movies and a full range of topics of interest to the four horsemen of NZ Pacific podcasts. Back of the 135 Podcast is a popular and informative podcast based out of Ranui, West Auckland and, part of a powerful network of podcasts from the Weswes Network. These 13 podcasts also capture conversations with inspiring and influential Māori and Pacific people. A true 'long' conversation touching on cultural identity.
Make sure to check them out and, this episode below:
2021-03-273h 06Native Overstayers#37 - Picking Those GemsJack and Pat are joined by the multi-talented Ramsey Tomokino who talks about his journey as the head coach for Manu Sina. His coaching journey with Auckland Club Suburbs, MAGs and much more. Another fascinating conversation with someone trying to make a difference in our community and abroad.
2021-03-2731 minNative Overstayers#36 - Another ResetIn the first Podcast for 2021, Pat and Jack discuss some current events and what has been happening around the world and at home.
2021-03-0427 minNative Overstayers#35 - Surviving Toa SamoaIn this catch-up episode, Pat is joined by Paepaetele Geoff Muliaga Brown who after talking about his Covid-19 journey relives his time with the Toa Samoa Rugby League team. See #22 for the first part of this insightful conversation.
2021-02-2015 minNative Overstayers#34 - The 135 ExperienceJack joins Camz Schuster a fellow podcaster on the Back of the 135 Podcast; a popular and informative podcast based out of Ranui, West Auckland and, part of a powerful network of podcasts from the Weswes Network. These 13 podcasts also capture conversations with inspiring and influential Māori and Pacific people. A true 'long' conversation touching on cultural identity, 'cancel culture' and definitely the first of many collaborations.
Make sure to check them out at:
WEBSITE: https://www.weswesnet.com/
YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6pyJgNGVRn6zRXWvb9IXcg
FACEBOOK: https://w...
2020-12-222h 13Native Overstayers#33 - Change Creates OpportunityJack and Pat are joined by the creator of the U21s Championship competition Tony Lafotanoa, we discuss why he came up with the idea and how. When the crisis of Covid gripped the world early in 2020 it did 2 things....1. Force Change and 2. Create Opportunity!
2020-12-0136 minNative Overstayers#32 - Productive FailureJack and Pat are joined by Professional boxer, ex Kiwi and ex Auckland Warrior legend Monty Betham. We talk about his journey to the Warriors his challenges on the way, his post-playing career and much much more.
2020-11-2146 minNative Overstayers#31 - Like Mother, Like SonJack and Pat are joined by the young and powerful NRL star who became a professional athlete straight out of school. We discuss the Mt Albert Grammar 1st XV, The Auckland Warriors and much much more. Another awesome conversation with an awesome young man and athlete.
2020-11-0136 minNative Overstayers#30 - Blue Lives Matter!Jack and Pat are joined by Carl Kennerly a Policeman/ex Swat Team member in Washington State US. Another fascinating chat with a USO who made his home in America and became a career policeman. We talk about how he became a cop, life in America and the current crazy world we are living in. An awesome insightful conversation with someone in the middle of a chaotic country during chaotic times.
2020-10-0339 minNative Overstayers#29 - Winning Hearts And MindsJack and Pat are joined by Claude Iusitini who runs New Zealand Tag Federation, an organisation which is taking over the traditional pass times for the young and active. An interesting conversation on the building of an empire the sacrifices, challenges, disappointments and victories.
2020-09-2941 minNative Overstayers#28 - Pain Grows Your BrainJack and Pat are joined by K1 Kick Boxing legend Jason(Psycho)Suttie. We discuss his life growing up in central Auckland, his kickboxing Career, his Gym ETK, The King in the Ring and Wim Hoff.
Jason "Psycho" Suttie is a Samoan-born New Zealand former heavyweight kickboxer and 6-time Muay Thai World champion fighting out of Elite Thai Kickboxing Gym in Auckland, New Zealand.
http://www.etk.co.nz/
https://www.instagram.com/psycho_suttie/?hl=en
• Certified Wim Hof Method Instructor • 6 x World Thai Boxing Champion • Founder & Head Trainer at @etkhq...
2020-09-2045 minNative Overstayers#27 - Locking It down!Jack and Pat are joined by fellow podcaster Seumanutafa Alex McCarthy who produces popular and informative Facebook conversations with inspiring and informative pacific people. We learn his motivation to put his platform together, discuss some of his guests and get an insight into the man himself.
2020-08-2435 minNative Overstayers#26 - Having Your SayJack and Pat are joined by Tony Lafotanoa the Pacific Advisor to the NZ Electoral Commission. Tony goes over the importance of having your say in the October 17th general Election and gives some advice on how, where, and when to enrol and vote. Yet another fascinating conversation with a young Pasifika person trying to make a difference in our communities and for all of New Zealand.
2020-08-2128 minNative Overstayers#25 - Leadership Is Influence!Jack and Pat are joined by Sir La'auli Savae Michael Niko Jones (KNZM) who is a New Zealand former rugby union player and coach. He was named by Rugby World magazine as the third best All Black of the 20th century after Colin Meads and Sean Fitzpatrick. John Hart, who first selected him for Auckland, called him "almost the perfect rugby player".
We discuss what Sir Michael is up to now, his All Black journey, his inspirations growing up in West Auckland his rugby injuries and much much more. A wonderful conversation with a true Rugby, New Zealand...
2020-07-1650 minNative Overstayers#24 - Being The Best!Jack and Pat are joined by ex-All Black, ex Manu Samoa, ex Auckland and Wellington NPC and ex-Blues legend Ofisa 'Chief' Tonu'u. Ofisa who had come straight from Eden Park after watching the Blues and Canes first game back since lockdown, discusses what it was like to move from the close-knit community of Wellington to the big smoke of Auckland Rugby, also the life of a young Pacific islander growing up in Wellington and, the sport that he was involved in. There was too much great information to have just the one Podcast, so stay tuned for part two.
2020-07-1021 min
2020-07-0256 minNative Overstayers#23 - To Sir With AlofaJack and Pat are joined by Samuel Tanielu; Deputy Head Master of St Pauls College. We talk about the responsibility of turning young Pacific and Maori boys into influential and positive Pacific and Maori young men. A fascinating insight into the front lines of education, the challenges, the rewards and, the sacrifice made by the teachers and staff of these schools.
2020-06-1632 minNative Overstayers#22 - Surviving COVID 19Pat is joined by Paepaetele Geoff Muliaga Brown who talks about his Covid-19 journey from getting it; to being all cleared by the doctors and, all the drama that happens in between.
2020-06-0334 minNative Overstayers#21 - Follow The Money!In this episode Jack and Pat reflect on the past 20 Episodes, we discuss the guests who have been kind enough to join us, the crazy times we have experienced including the Lockdown, Covid-19, The Bible, we talk about Mike Tyson, Joe Rogan the UFC and much much more.
2020-05-2531 minNative Overstayers#20 - Pain + Reflection = ProgressJack and Pat are joined by the trailblazing Pacific Entrepreneur Fa'alogo Niko Toluono whose business '36 Presents' is leading the way in new ideas in today's digital world. We hear about the strength found in the tough times and the resilience to keep going.
A fascinating insight into the collection of data and the responsibilities of those who are able to gain the information.
Thank you Fa'alogo appreciated your time and our conversation.
https://thirtysix.co.nz/
https://www.facebook.com/measinaTM/
2020-05-1836 minNative Overstayers#19 - Blazing The WayJack and Pat are joined by the influential Teine Toa herself Vania Wolfgramm.
Vania talks about being a mum, her journey as a Black Fern, her role with the NZRU, her commentating for Sky Sport, the Teine Toa program, Pasifika Aotearoa Cup, and the friendships she has made with her tight-knit group called the Bovis.
An awesome conversation with someone making a big difference in our communities through Sport and learnings.
2020-05-1043 minNative Overstayers#18 - Keep On Rolling!In this episode we are joined by a young Jujitsu competitor who is blind, the knowledgeable, and energetic Zayde White. In today's environment we have so many victims who find all sorts of excuses not to do something this young fella says "hold my drink "and gives it ago. Thank you for your time young fella, keep at it, keep inspiring awesome conversation.
Follow Zayde on Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/lockie_submissionartist/?hl=en
2020-05-0724 minNative Overstayers#17 - Getting The Mix RightJack and Pat are joined by Samoan Anaesthetic Technician and Eden Rugby Premier Coach Alex Fatu. Alex talks about his journey as an Anaesthetic Technician and the demand for more Pacific people to be involved in the profession. He also talks about the challenges of being a Premier coach and the balancing of time between family, work, and coaching. An awesome conversation with an inspiring busy Pacific individual.
2020-04-2941 minNative Overstayers#16 - Meeting Your HeroesJack and Pat are joined by ex-All Black and Auckland Blues legend Eroni Clarke. We discuss Eroni's new role with the NZRU, Pacific Mental Health, his Pe'a journey, and his family. A wonderful conversation with a tough durable man with a kind generous voice championing Pacific People on and off the rugby field.
2020-04-2346 minNative Overstayers#15 - Land Of The GiantsJack and Pat are joined by their cousin ex-All Black Brad Mika as he discusses his journey to becoming an All Black and his experiences as a coach of Malaysia post-playing career.
Bradley Moni Mika is a New Zealand rugby union player. His position is lock. He was educated at St Peter's College. He made his provincial debut for Auckland in 2000, his Super Rugby debut for Crusaders in 2002, and his international debut in the same year.
Music Credit: Proud by M People.
2020-04-1031 minNative Overstayers#14 - Niuean World OrderJack and Pat are joined by the multi talented Mal Lakatani. We discuss what it's like for him to be in lockdown and his love of music either teaching or performing. His musical journey with Te Vaka and the legendary Che fu.
2020-04-0229 minNative Overstayers#13 - X-FactorJack and Pat are joined by the up and coming Rugby Super Star Caleb Clarke, we discuss his rugby career so far including MAGs 2016 1st XV, Auckland Rugby, Blues Super rugby team and his journey to the Tokyo Olympics 2020 for New Zealand in the 7s. We talk about his famous dad and the influence he has had on Caleb's rugby journey. Awesome conversation with the young and powerful Mr. Clarke.
2020-03-1748 minNative Overstayers#12 - No Excuses !!!Jack and Pat are joined by Loren Ellen Anderson of BBM who gives us some insight into the world of fitness and her journey from the couch to a coach. We preview the Worlds biggest Bootcamp and other exciting events coming up run by BBM.
Don't just sit there go give it a go!!!
2020-03-1232 minNative Overstayers#11 - The Fight GameJack and Pat discuss the UFC and Boxing fights over the weekend, we have a look at the Coronavirus and the effect it is having on NZ. We remember Jimmy Thunder and preview PolyX an exciting Polynesian event held at Sky City.
2020-02-2530 minNative Overstayers#10 - Always A PantherPat, Jack, and special guest Podcaster Angeline Nielsen are joined by Lupematasila Misatauveve Dr. Melani Anae who is a Senior Lecturer of Pacific Studies at the University of Auckland. She joined the Polynesian Panthers in 1971 a Pacific rights and social activist movement in New Zealand.
A fascinating insight into one of New Zealand Pacific trailblazers and influencers...thank you for your time Dr. Melani Anae.
2020-02-1658 minNative Overstayers#9 - Finding A WayJack and Pat catch up with an up and coming rugby star Wiamana Riedlinger-Kapa. We discuss his rugby journey so far including the 2016 Championship winning Mt Albert Grammar 1st XV, our friend and coach the late Geoff Moon (aka Moonie) his Ta Moko and much much more.
2020-01-2431 minNative Overstayers#8 - Down The Rabbit HoleWe had feedback that some of the conspiracy theories we covered in earlier episodes were silly, so we thought we would cover a few more. "Look into it" and come to your own conclusions.
In this episode we look at the fires in Australia, NFL murderer Aaron Hernandez documentary on Netflix, The UFC 246 with Connor and Cowboy, World War three, Jeffrey Epstein, Prince Andrew, and baby Yoda.
2020-01-2036 minNative Overstayers#7 - Pull Up Pull UpPat and Jack are joined by their cousin Anthony Loto a second-generation migrant who moved from New Zealand to America back in the early 2000s. He discusses the challenges of moving country and what it takes to succeed in the land of the free.
We also look at some creative Pacific people in music and film and discuss if the Mandalorian has saved the Star Wars franchise from an abysmal end.
The search for Tagaloa Documentary
https://www.youtube.com/watch…
2020-01-0334 minNative Overstayers#6 - Express YourselfJack and Pat are joined by the Great and Powerful Siliga Setoga an Artist, Activist, and owner of the T-shirt brand Popo Hardware.
Also included in this episode is a promo clip for Legacy Moving Images if you are interested in getting this service done for Mum and Dad, or, Grandma and Grandad please email us at denrick10@gmail.com or PM this page to find out prices and confirm dates.
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For more info of the Anti-Vax campaign in Samoa...
2019-12-0647 minNative Overstayers#5 - Fair Play MateJack and Pat discuss the Measles Outbreak in Samoa, Transgender Athletes, What's going on in Hong Kong, and the out of the cage battle between Mark Hunt, the UFC and Brock Lesner.
Make sure to share & subscribe and check out the references below for this episode.
Samoa Measles Help/Donation Info:
https://www.mfat.govt.nz/…/disaster-and-human…/samoa-measles
1918 Samoa & The Talune: Ship of Death
https://youtu.be/ohjrZjIItAw
Transgender Athlete Debates:
https://youtu.be/4x9-Y9RpqBY
2019-11-3038 minNative Overstayers#4 - Shared ProsperityJack and Pat are joined by Alex Hawea who covers the Western Initiative, a Community and social branch of the Auckland City Council focusing on Pacific and Maori Education, Employment and Enterprise. Alex also talks about his battle with cancer and the life-changing experience of surviving it.
2019-11-2138 minNative Overstayers#3 - Riding The WaveJack and Pat are joined by Anthony Meredith to discuss his corporate career in sales management roles and working for large corporations, also we cover a new venture by Jack and Pat called Legacy Moving Images where we capture on video journeys and stories of Parents and Grandparents to live forever on the internet. We also cover off the greatest explorers in human history and their amazing achievements, they may not be the ones you were taught about at school.
Did The Polynesians Discover America?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R913npL7Cg8&t=603...
2019-11-1627 minNative Overstayers#2 - Transition CityA mo less Jack and Pat discuss a few Sporting highlights from the weekend, Birthdays, Jack's charity fighting past, Education, professional athletes and what happens to them at the end of their careers.
Sir Ken Robinson - Revolutionizing Education from the Ground Up https://youtu.be/a76CGdrIu2E
Class, Classics, & the Classroom: A Short History of School: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fR0YVsr8QhU
2019-11-0829 minNative Overstayers#1 - New BeginningsThe first of what we hope will be many podcasts. Two half-cast cousins discussing topics of the day and sharing their views on some current events. In this episode we discuss The All Blacks, our Podcast and what we hope to achieve, we talk about the effect of technology and the hard subject of suicide.
2019-10-3126 min