On this episode we speak to Philippa Murphy of BabyCues.Philippa offers a worldwide service that is committed to empowering families by teaching practical responsive care that establishes calm and fosters attachment. Her dream is to eradi

Smile and Pod - Samantha Wynne

Jul 12th, 2020 1h 1m

On this episode we have the pleasure to chat with Canterbury based jockey, Samantha Wynne.Samantha tells us about where her love of horses began, riding horses bareback, back home in Dublin. She also speaks about the challenges she faced early

Smile and Pod - Snr Constable Chris Hurring

Jul 3rd, 2020 1h 1m

On this episode we have the pleasure to talk to Senior Constable Chris Hurring of the New Zealand Police. Chris is based in North Canterbury and is the Family Protection Officer for the region.Chris has been a positive driving force against do

Smile and Pod - Andrew Currie

Jun 27th, 2020 50m 18s

Welcome to episode 40 of Smile and Pod!On this episode we feature broadcaster, Andrew Currie.Andrew has a vast and valuable background in the production of News and Current affairs, including time with TVNZ and Campbell Live, and also has a p

Smile and Pod - Greg Britt MNZM (Elgregoe)

Jun 13th, 2020 1h 15m

Welcome to our first episode back post lockdown! We are so thrilled to return, and we relaunch with Greg Britt MNZM, better known as Elgregoe The Magician!Greg kindly chats to us about his career in magic, spanning over 40 years, and the pers

Smile and Pod - Lockdown Break Out Highlight Episode Two

Apr 25th, 2020 2h 1m

Here at Smile and Pod we have been recording phone interviews during the lockdown to inspire and encourage our fans, and publishing these on our Facebook page. We've been so blessed with some fantastic and generous guests over the past two week

Smile and Pod - Daisy Dagg

Apr 19th, 2020 48m 1s

In episode 38 we catch up with Daisy Dagg.Daisy is an author, well known for The Rugby Pantry Cookbook, as well as a blogger, interior designer and content creator for Instagram.We had the pleasure of recently chatting to Daisy in her home in

Smile and Pod - Ana Wilkinson Gee

Apr 10th, 2020 47m 34s

In episode 37 of Smile and Pod we have the pleasure of catching up with Ana Wilkinson Gee of Holi Boli.Ana was recently back in New Zealand, visiting from what is now her home base of rural India.We find out what prompted her to move with her

Smile and Pod - Lockdown Break Out Highlight Episode One

Apr 7th, 2020 3h 6m

Here at Smile and Pod we have been recording daily phone interviews during the lockdown to inspire and encourage our fans, and publishing these on our Facebook page. We've been so blessed with some fantastic and generous guests over the past tw

Smile and Pod - Claire Chitham

Apr 3rd, 2020 1h 14m

In this episode we have the pleasure of sitting down with Kiwi actress, Claire Chitham, in her Auckland home. Claire first appeared on Shortland Street as Waverley Wilson when she was 16 years old, and a five week contract soon turned into eig

Smile and Pod - Andrew McKerrow

Mar 28th, 2020 1h 8m

On this week's episode we chat to Andrew McKerrow of the Salvation Army.Andrew is well known and respected in the racing industry, supporting industry members through a number of events and situations. He is always a smiling face and a comfor

Smile and Pod - Rebecca Parnham

Mar 21st, 2020 57m 2s

This week's guest is Rebecca Parnham of Krama and Co.Rebecca is based in Canterbury and is a qualified social worker, who whilst on holiday in Cambodia with her husband was confronted with the disturbing reality of poverty and violence in the

Smile and Pod - Tom Walsh

Mar 14th, 2020 47m 47s

On this episode we have the pleasure of sitting down with New Zealand and World Shot Put Champion, Tom Walsh.A builder by trade from humble beginnings in Timaru, Tom found a passion for sports early on in life. But initially shot put wasn't ev

Smile and Pod - Verna McFelin MNZM

Mar 8th, 2020 59m 6s

This week's episode features Verna McFelin MNZM, founder and CEO of Pillars NZ.Pillars is an organisation that supports children with parents in prison, supporting them through the challenges that arise as a consequence and pairing children wi

Smile and Pod - Christine Rankin

Mar 1st, 2020 58m 15s

On this week's episode we chat to former head of the Ministry of Social Development, Christine Rankin.Christine became one of the most polarizing figures in politics during her career, and faced some of the biggest media attention seen in New

Smile and Pod - Frank Bunce

Feb 23rd, 2020 1h 13m

He was part of one of the most powerful All Black teams in modern time, and All Black number 915, Frank Bunce, has become an icon in New Zealand Rugby. Growing up in Mangere, it was a fluke that he even got into rugby, as he will explain. And

Smile and Pod - Clare Williamson

Feb 15th, 2020 50m 52s

This episode features Mind, Body and Success Coach, Clare Williamson.Clare is taking her extremely traumatising life lessons and her own journey, and turning it into an empowering tool for others to find their truth in life.For years she hid

Smile and Pod - Grant Pritchard

Feb 8th, 2020 51m 53s

Grant Pritchard's official role with Spark NZ may be that of a lawyer, but it's his amazing work in the mental health field as an advocate that has seen him make a huge impact.Following the death of his close friend and colleague in Australia,

Smile and Pod - Gareth Edwards

Feb 1st, 2020 53m 16s

In this week's episode we feature Mental Health advocate and entrepreneur, Gareth Edwards.Gareth hit headlines last year when he flipped a 93kg tyre for 24 hours with his friend Tom for mental health awareness, and this year he's decided to ma

Smile and Pod - Alex and Ryan of Mukpuddy Animation

Jan 27th, 2020 1h 8m

This week on Smile and Pod we meet Ryan Cooper and Alex Leighton of Mukpuddy Animation.When three like minded spirits met in animation school it would be the beginning of an almost 20 year journey to today, where they now employ over 50 people

Smile and Pod - Urzila Carlson

Jan 19th, 2020 1h 4m

In our first interview for 2020 we chat to well loved comedian, Urzila Carlson.Urzila kindly joined us on Smile and Pod and talks about her childhood in poverty in South Africa, how she unwittingly started her career as a comedian at age 32 an

Smile and Pod - Holiday Highlights Episode 4

Jan 12th, 2020 40m 7s

Join us as we revisit some of our interviews from the past six months, and thank you again for supporting our big leap of faith with Smile and Pod this year!This week we feature highlights former Nightline host Claire Robbie, former Olympic sk

Smile and Pod - Holiday Highlights Episode 3

Jan 5th, 2020 43m 58s

Join us as we revisit some of our interviews from the past six months, and thank you again for supporting our big leap of faith with Smile and Pod this year!This week we feature highlights from Outrageous Fortune and Westside star, Antonia Pre

Smile and Pod - Holiday Highlights Episode 2

Dec 28th, 2019 24m 30s

Join us as we revisit some of our interviews from the past six months, and thank you again for supporting our big leap of faith with Smile and Pod this year!This week we feature highlights from neuroscience educator Nathan Wallis, rugby commen

Smile and Pod - Holiday Highlights Episode 1

Dec 21st, 2019 45m 43s

This is the first of our Holiday Highlight episodes!Join us as we revisit some of our interviews from the past six months, and thank you again for supporting our big leap of faith with Smile and Pod this year!This week we feature highlights f