Welcome back everyone it's Joe Hotai and Brian Osman Co-founders of Epich Aotearoa - Create a Better Future Podcast! And in this episode, Brian spends time talking with Dr. Coach Joshua Profit about his life , his American Football career and almost suiting up in the NFL.  Along the way, we explore his journey - what's it like growing in the Southern United States, the dynamic between his mum (humanitarian) and dad (former NFL running back and entrepreneur ),  his faith journey, his greatness...

Welcome back everyone it's Joe Hotai and Brian Osman Co-founders of Epich Aotearoa - Create a Better Future Podcast!  With a New addition to the team Mr Richard Fallow (Video editor/Producer/Good Dude).  Going forward we'll be looking to improve our visual and audio content with Richards help, so please bear with us.   In this episode Joe speaks with Phil 'Hoki' Hokianga Former New Zealand Special Air Service (SAS) Operator & Leader / Company Director about a number of topics including:...

Welcome back everyone it's Joe Hotai and Brian Osman Co-founders of Epich Aotearoa - Create a Better Future Podcast! And in this episode Joe has the opportunity to speak with Gregg 'Pup' Johnson. Former NZSAS Operator/Team Commander. As part of the "In the Service of Others - Who Dares Wins"  My co-host/co-founder Brian couldn't make it today, but we didn't let that hold us back.  During this conversation Pup speaks openly about some of his fears/concerns that were holding him back from...

WDW | With Tracy Cooper | Police Officer | S&C Coach | Loving Wife & Mum. What a privilege to reconnect, with this incredible, highly capable and inspiring Woman.   Wife of Former Australian SAS Operator/Team Commander and previous guest on this podcast EP51 - Dan Cooper. Director and founder of https://komanchi.com.au/  During this conversation with Tracy, we spoke about a number of things including:    How her and her husband (Dan) made their marriage work.  How they met.  How...

Welcome back everyone in this episode, as part of the "In the Service of Others - Who Dares Wins" Series, I have the privilege to reconnect with a top bloke and good mate, Former Australian SAS Operator & Team Commander Daniel Cooper.    Coops is a high achiever in every sense of the word and someone who continuously pushes the boundaries of human performance. Extremely humble in his accomplishments & abilities and methodical in his planning and preparation - it's no wonder he's gone...

****WELCOME TO OUR 50th EPISODE****   Welcome back everyone it's Joe Hotai and Brian Osman Co-founders of Epich Aotearoa - Create a Better Future Podcast! And in this episode we are talking with Kieran Read about the All Blacks and All Black captaincy, rugby, family, leadership, connection, people and life after retiring from professional rugby.    We appreciate you stopping by and giving us some of your valuable time. We sincerely hope and trust that you will find value in this episode...

Welcome back everyone it's Joe Hotai and Brian Osman Co-founders of Epich Aotearoa - Create a Better Future Podcast! And in this episode we are talking with Caleb Timu - Former professional Rugby League and Union player including becoming Wallaby #919 (Australian International Rugby Player) about his journey and creating his own destiny. We appreciate you stopping by and giving us some of your valuable time. We sincerely hope and trust that you will find value in this episode leveraging the...

Welcome back everyone it's Joe Hotai and Brian Osman Co-founders of Epich Aotearoa - Create a Better Future Podcast! And in this episode we are talking with Brett Whitton about a number of topics including:  His Muay Thai Fighting Direction His passion and love for Surfing Backwards Marathon Running His recent participation in BJJ Some of his Military service The tragic loss of his younger brother to suicide The challenges of being raised in a home with a heroin addicted and abusive Father...

#aroha #connection #special #matemateaonei #whanau This conversation took place at the end of a beautiful day in Whakatāne New Zealand at Willie Apiata VC's home. We spoke about Anzac Day with Willie and some of his Bro's.  We particularly spoke about the events from the Day - Saturday 23rd April 2022. The day before (22nd April) Willie Apiata VC contacted some of his Brothers and invited them to join him in getting out in the community and handing out some poppies in preparation for ANZAC...

Welcome back everyone for another episode of Epich Aotearoa - Create a Better Future Podcast! In this episode we are talking with the one and only Jason Gunn about all things communication - creating connection -  being present - family - his heart attack - his business easily said - plus so much more.   We appreciate you stopping by and giving us some of your valuable time. We sincerely hope and trust that you will find value in this episode leveraging the lived experiences of our special...

Welcome back everyone it's Joe Hotai and Brian Osman Co-founders of Epich Aotearoa - Create a Better Future Podcast! And in this episode we are talking with Coach T - Natu Taufale about his basketball journey at the highest levels. Part 2 really gets into the hows and wherefores of being a good coach.   We appreciate you stopping by and giving us some of your valuable time. We sincerely hope and trust that you will find value in this episode leveraging the lived experiences of our special...

Welcome back everyone it's Joe Hotai and Brian Osman Co-founders of Epich Aotearoa - Create a Better Future Podcast! And in this episode we are talking with Coach T - Natu Taufale about his basketball journey at the highest levels. Part 1 really dives deep into some of the history the NZ NBL from 1980's onwards.   We appreciate you stopping by and giving us some of your valuable time. We sincerely hope and trust that you will find value in this episode leveraging the lived experiences of our...

Welcome back everyone it's Joe Hotai and Brian Osman Co-founders of Epich Aotearoa - Create a Better Future Podcast!  And in this episode we are revisiting some of the many podcasts that have resonated with namely Harry Moffitt, Bill Bestic and Joe Hotai.   We appreciate you stopping by and giving us some of your valuable time. We sincerely hope and trust that you will find value in this episode leveraging the lived experiences of our special guest today.  Please be sure to leave us your...

#thankyou #wdw #intheserviceofothers #epichaotearoa #NZ #Australia #livedexperiences  It's well overdue primarily because both Brian and I being time poor and myself personally lacking confidence in my ability to learn some of this stuff.  Sorry I got excited when I learned a couple of new things lol - that's why the bits at the start of the video. It's probably normal to those who know how to do this sort of animation stuff - but it was a HUGE achievement for me 😂 😂   But, I just needed to...

Part 2 Stuart Campbell (Kobudo Taijutsu) began training in Martial Arts in Waiouru in 1975, in the Korean Martial Art of Tae Kwon-Do. He attained his 1st Degree Black Belt at the age of 14 and went on to reach the grade of 3rd Degree Black Belt. In 1984 he travelled to Australia in search of an instructor in Togakure Ryu Ninjutsu and soon after began training under Wayne L Roy in Brisbane, before moving to Sydney. In 1985 he travelled back to New Zealand and conducted the first seminar in...

Part 1 Stuart Campbell (Kobudo Taijutsu) began training in Martial Arts in Waiouru in 1975, in the Korean Martial Art of Tae Kwon-Do. He attained his 1st Degree Black Belt at the age of 14 and went on to reach the grade of 3rd Degree Black Belt. In 1984 he travelled to Australia in search of an instructor in Togakure Ryu Ninjutsu and soon after began training under Wayne L Roy in Brisbane, before moving to Sydney. In 1985 he travelled back to New Zealand and conducted the first seminar in...

In this episode Joe had the privilege of connecting with and having a conversation with Anthony Gadenne (aka Gads). A former member of the Australian Special Air Service who has turned his passion of serving others through his military service and actions in to becoming a practicing Medical Doctor. We invite you to tune in to this conversation and have a listen to Gads as he speaks about some of his experiences during selection, cycle while serving as an operator and life after the Regiment....

This is part 2 of the conversation with Philip 'A cheeky Samoan lad' Taulelei. A former Australian Special Air Service Operator and Current Security Risk Specialist. Check out part 1 first if you haven't listened to that yet. Philip joined 6 Field Squadron (TF) Royal New Zealand Engineers before heading over to Australia and joining 3RAR (Parachute Regiment). He was then posted to the Australian Parachute Training School before he submitted his application to do selection for the Australian...

In this episode Joe had the privilege of connecting with and having a conversation with Philip 'A cheeky Samoan lad' Taulelei. A former Australian Special Air Service Operator and Current Security Risk Specialist. Philip joined 6 Field Squadron (TF) Royal New Zealand Engineers before heading over to Australia and joining 3RAR (Parachute Regiment). He was then posted to the Australian Parachute Training School before he submitted his application to do selection for the Australian Special Air...

In this solo update you unfortunately only have myself as Brian is busy with work.   In this quick update I talk about some of our guests prior to and post Christmas and those who have been on so far in this New Year.  I speak about our intentions to try and shorten our episodes to 1hr max (Wish us luck 😂 ).   I speak briefly to one of the points which Bill Bestic spoke about in my conversation with him to try and put another lens on a topic that has generated a fair bit of feedback and...

In this episode Brian and Joe had the privilege of connecting with the amazing Danielle Moffitt. Director of Operations for Stotan Group, Educator and Supporter of People, Wife and Mother.    Danielle shares with us a number of insights, lessons and learnings from her life as a strong, capable, resilient, courageous and intelligent Woman.    Married for more than 26yrs to a man who has served for more than 30yrs in the Australian Defence Force, most of that time spent serving in the...

In this episode Joe had the privilege of connecting with and having a conversation with Chris 'Just another Bro' Kumeroa. A former New Zealand Special Air Service Operator and Current Global Risk Consulting Director. Chris' desire and commitment to serving others stems from a strong sense of family, responsibility, example and hardwork. Chris has a clear and apparent passion for people and helping them to the best of his ability. Leveraging his knowledge, skills and expertise gained at the...

In this episode Joe & Brian had the privilege of connecting with and having a conversation with Travis Hocart.  Note: Due to some technical difficulties this episode has the most editing we've ever done - We apologise in advance for that. Travis comes from a background of tactical policing and counter terrorism work, commencing with his role in the WA Police Tactical Response Group in 2000. After moving into the world of Close Personal Protection in post-war Baghdad in 2004, Travis then...

In this episode Joe & Brian had the privilege of connecting with and having a conversation with Todd Bowler. A former Australian Tactical Response Group Operator/Team Leader with 15yrs experience in the TRG. Todd has 23yrs combined Police experience consisting of general duties, close personal protection and undercover work prior to joining the TRG.    Todd is a Bloody Awesome Bloke and has an incredible sense of humour which is sure to put a smile on your dial!   During this...