The Montoyas

Rugby League star Marcelo Montoya is a clean freak who makes sure everything in his life is ”just so”. His wife Tayla thrives on annoying her husband with her form of hilarious disorder, constantly keeping him on his toes. Once they start talking, the conversation could end up anywhere. Join in as The Montoya’s lift the curtain on the life and relationship of Aussie imports assimilating into New Zealand as a newly married couple. Think Keeping Up with the Kardashians crossed with Modern Family and tune in for the podcast you never knew you needed. Follow: @themontoyaspodcast on TikTok and Instagram About The Hosts: Tayla Montoya is an ex-cheerleader with her roots from a large Italian Australian family, with all the passion and fire that comes with that. Most importantly, she is like that friend at the BBQ that is constantly surprising the group with a new questionable take, internet-based obsession or just something to annoy her husband. Marcelo Montoya is a Fijian Australian professional rugby league player and brings insight into what it actually means to be a professional sportsman. He is a little bit bogan, and a whole lot of a perfectionist. He strives for everything in his life to be centered and deliberate so he can perform at the highest level, while contending with his wife’s need to try and throw him off balance.

Episodes

Our Neighbours Are Growing WHAT!? + The Olive Oil Diet Chaos

February 17, 2026 • 48 mins

Marcelo’s aunty is visiting from Fiji, together with his mum Litiana, they have been experimenting with a health trend, daily shots of olive oil. While baby sitting the twins, an unintended consequence is the Montoyas downstairs toilet rule is broken!

Tayla’s mum Sue is obsessed the influx of electric bikes in her neighbourhood, she thinks they are dangerous, that the kids ride them too fast and that they are too ...

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Badly Behaved Men

February 10, 2026 • 62 mins

Valentine’s Day is coming up, sounds like perfect timing for a marital confrontation…Tayla wants to know why Marcelo won’t celebrate the day anymore?!

Marcelo shares something that really disgusted him this week, he discovered Tayla doesn’t wear socks to the gym. All through her hate of sockettes, which surprisingly Marcelo is a huge fan of.

Tayla shares a video she received from a beautiful listener, &ldqu...

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48 Hours Of Silence

February 3, 2026 • 49 mins

Tayla had the day from hell, that just kept getting worse! Luckily along came her knight in shining armour, Marcelo… who are we kidding he was one of the culprits!

Later this Lombardis and Tayla and heading to Vegas for the NRL opening weekend. The family dogs, Ralphie and Louie will be looked after by dog sitters, but after hearing the bizarre list instructions there’s doubt if they even show up!

At a family di...

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New Year Same Old Montoyas

January 27, 2026 • 50 mins

Welcome back, it’s the first episode of 2026!

The Montoyas reflect on last year as podcasters, good vibes and good advice only for 2026.

The twins have developed a new habit of hair pulling, the Montoyas parenting response might surprise you…

Marcello makes a bad first impression at the new podcast studio, that poor cleaning lady… we promise not every episode will have a poop story, but this one has a few ...

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Briefs V Trunks

December 17, 2025 • 61 mins

It’s the last episode of 2025! Tayla & Marcelo finally have a date night, two red wines Marcelo comes out to play! Undies vs trunks enters the chat, Tayla’s mum Sue makes a bold claim regarding Marcelo’s choice. Christmas gift giving can be hit and miss, have you been picking up the right hints?!

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I'm entering my bronco era

December 10, 2025 • 49 mins

After last weeks uproar over the panettone for Christmas we've found the perfect solution.Tayla annoucnes her aspirations of becoming a professional athlete and shares how she'll prove it to the world And a simple test quickly proves men don't listen as Marcelo fails miserbly.

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No More Panettone

December 3, 2025 • 51 mins

As Marcelo enters preason for the 2026 season Tayla makes a huge announcement that he's not the only one and throws down a challenge that she's going to regret immediately. Marcelo expresses his hate for a classic Italian food at christmas as he finally lets everyone know how he really feels and a fan favourite returns this week to end the show as Tayla brings back her "quote of the week".

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Pure Twins, Impure Uncles

November 26, 2025 • 51 mins

What happens when Fijians and Italians collide for a first birthday? You get a traditional kava ceremony, cannolis, Godfather impersonations, and one uncle starting his beer-fueled antics at midday to a soundtrack of R-rated hits. Tayla “stretches the truth” about a so-called homemade dish that’s really just a packet shoved in the oven, and Marcelo heads back to pre-season — which, as she happily admits, is actually a cause for cel...

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Speaking About Earwax

November 19, 2025 • 34 mins

How long can Tayla use her postpartum as an excuse for unrelated things? Another year apparently! With the twins first birthday just around the corner, Tayla and Marcelo reflect on their first year of being parents. Keeping with the heartfelt theme, the Montoyas answer a listener question about marriage and Marcelo shares how we knew Tayla was the one!

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Ok, Name One Song That Isn't Wonderwall

November 12, 2025 • 44 mins

The NRL offseason is in full swing, Marcelo has officially entered his gardening era. Kendryx, the Montoyas god son, has his podcast debut and struggles to explain the latest in Gen Z slang. Tayla forces Marcelo to take an impromptu relationship compatibility test, luckily for everyone involved he just passes!

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Bula Vinaka Gastro

November 5, 2025 • 57 mins

The Montoyas attend a wedding in beautiful Fiji! Unfortunately Tayla gets food poisoning bad and ends up in multiple compromising situations. Marcelo brings up a moment from the twins birth story that Tayla would rather keep private. But really it happens to everyone! Tayla’s new job has some interesting perks, if anyone looking for an enlargement provider, hit her up!

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My Wife Said NO

October 29, 2025 • 47 mins

Tayla recounts a traumatic childhood experience that resulted in a life long fear… of spiders. Tayla’s brother has his podcast debut! Luke uses this 30 seconds of fame to leverage how Marcelo could increase his real estate earnings. Tayla’s Nona accidentally sends multiple voice notes to the family, but refuses to believe it’s her, a new Lombardi conspiracy is born!

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Arguing Abroad: The Silent Treatment Edition

October 22, 2025 • 59 mins

The Montoyas celebrate their wedding anniversary in Queenstown, the temperature was frosty and not from the weather. Marcelo joins in on Tayla’s latest TV obsession, instead of revelling plot twists she uses creative licence liberally. Tayla looks worse for wear at the airport, Marcelo is to blame!

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I'll ring the divorce lawyer now

October 15, 2025 • 55 mins

The “real” Italians are heading home, but not before Marcelo gets to experience photo inception. Tayla calls out the double standards for nights out, how many FaceTimes is too many? Marcello thinks the world revolves around him, but seriously, a certain company should know better.

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Grand Final at The Montoyas

October 8, 2025 • 51 mins

Marcelos mum Litiana gives questionable home remedy advice, red onion and banana leaves anyone? Tayla shares a childhood aspiration about business class lounges… to work in one and get to eat the leftover food! The twins are about to go embark on their flight, place your beats now for who’s going to crack first; the girls or Tayla?

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Farewell to the iPhone

October 1, 2025 • 38 mins

Tayla teaches Marcelo about periods, cycle syncing in the Montoyas household is a real threat for future Marcelo. The “real” Lombardis come to stay from Italy, Tayla’s mum Sue rolls out the red carpet but fails to plan any activities?! Marcelo goes full off grid, the PS5 is out and the new a brick phone is moving in, but how long will it last?

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Just Come Home

September 17, 2025 • 52 mins

Marcelo gets booked for a manzilian wax. His mum Litiana falls victim to a pyramid scheme, lime water anyone? And Tayla battles a Facebook marketplace buyer with unrealistic expectations.

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I'm calling the cops

September 10, 2025 • 55 mins

Horror movies are for adrenaline junkies, Tayla wrote her thesis on it back way back when. It’s safe to say she’s a junky while Marcelo is anything but.

Marcelo’s mum Litiana baby sits the twins for the first time and someone goes missing! Finally don’t ask Tayla where the scissors are, she has no idea.

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Bonus Episode - The Fletch and Hindy Recap

September 5, 2025 • 14 mins

Lucky you... here's a bonus behind the scences episode to hear what really went on when Tayla and Marcelo made a appearance on The Late Show with Matty Johns on Thursday night.

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What's a Swiftie?

September 3, 2025 • 69 mins

Tayla is involved in a road rage incident where her true colours shine. Marcelo rates your dirty habits, his opinion won’t surprise you. With Father’s Day coming up, we learn the different expectations between parents. Tayla’s nonna Lucia, makes a cameo and we share a very special announcement.

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The Montoyas

Episodes

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48 Hours Of Silence

New Year Same Old Montoyas

Briefs V Trunks

I'm entering my bronco era

No More Panettone

Pure Twins, Impure Uncles

Speaking About Earwax

Ok, Name One Song That Isn't Wonderwall

Bula Vinaka Gastro

My Wife Said NO

Arguing Abroad: The Silent Treatment Edition

I'll ring the divorce lawyer now

Grand Final at The Montoyas

Farewell to the iPhone

Just Come Home

I'm calling the cops

Bonus Episode - The Fletch and Hindy Recap

What's a Swiftie?

Popular Podcasts

Our Neighbours Are Growing WHAT!? + The Olive Oil Diet Chaos

Badly Behaved Men