The Touch Project Podcast

The Touch Project Podcast

The Touch Project is a podcast about Touch Footy. Yarns, lessons and laughs - shared by our touch community, from all over the world. Hosted by Pat Spellman, featuring the biggest names in our game!

Episodes

February 4, 2024 70 mins

John Dustow is one of the best touch referees in the world. In this episode we cover his journey - start, progress and goals - and discuss what the future holds for his career.

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Tiv Guthrie is one of the most influential people in our sport, anywhere in the world. The man behind the biggest independent online platform in our game, 7th Touch - I sat down and shared a solid hour talking about why the platform was created, whats next and we dig a little deeper on Tiv's background in touch. Enjoy!
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Chylo Flavell is a rising star in the touch scene here in Aotearoa, NZ. His story however, man... it's inspiring, funny, motivational and a really good case study for any young player looking to learn from one of NZ's best. A really deep & important korero that covers heaps, the best parts - in my opinion, have zero to do with his abilities as a touch player. Enjoy!
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And, we’re back! I know it’s been a while. I promise this time, we won’t go anywhere! Our first episode this season is a special kickstart for the new year, in the form of 10 minutes with Hall of Fame Coach, Mr Tony Trad. I promised you an episode a year ago. He’s a sneak peak of our full sitdown which we’re working on for a March release date. It’s worth the wait, trust. Enjoy! — #TouchProjectPodcast
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I missed ya. Here’s some context as to why ya boy went AWOL & our first guest for 2023 is….
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January 12, 2022 50 mins

We get stuck in to a brand new season - catching up with Australian & Queensland Men's Open player Adam Pryde! Happy new year, team! Enjoy. 

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December 6, 2021 72 mins
The former Aussie skipper jumps on the podcast for a yarn this week - we take a stroll down memory lane. I really enjoyed this korero, I hope you do too! Thanks for the catch up, Steve! See you in Sydney for that BBQ in the new year! 
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November 13, 2021 86 mins

In our latest episode, I catch up with Former NZ Open Men's Representative and cross-code professional athlete Billy Ngawini. A South Auckland boy, living his best life in Ireland - we go back to the beginning and talk through Billy's amazing career. Enjoy! 

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October 9, 2021 79 mins
In the latest episode of The Touch Project, I sit down with NZ Men's Touch Black #100 Cain Rangi. Meke korero with an absolute legend - enjoy!  
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A special announcement in this bonus episode - here are your 2022 10K Teams for the event in Feb! 

MASSIVE THANKS to Grant and the amazing team at Te Rapa Wholesale Cars, the main sponsor of this event. You're amazing bro - thanks for supporting Touch! 

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September 26, 2021 64 mins

I run it back with Jean Marsh, and we discuss why she stood down from the Head Coaching role of the NZ Women's team, as well as the state of Women's Touch in NZ and what could be done to lift the game. Enjoy! 

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Before Sharlene Bannister-Plumridge was a Black Badge National referee in Aotearoa, she was a NZ Touch Black - playing over 50 games for her country over a 10 year career - Sha will absolutely go down as one of our best! In this podcast we cover... well, everything - from where it started, to where things are at now - and everywhere in between! Enjoy! 
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August 2, 2021 63 mins
In our latest episode, we catch up with Damian Darlington - a former NZ Men's Open Touch Black who has faced more than his fair share of adversity & setbacks, especially through injury. In this episode we discuss coming through the ranks, making his Touch Blacks debut young - and the accident that nearly left him paralysed. Enjoy! 
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July 8, 2021 66 mins
In our latest episode - Bo de la Cruz joins us on the podcast. Bo, a proud Gudjula & Erub woman is one of those touchies that needs no introduction. As one of the first Indigenous woman to represent Australia at senior level - we leave no stone unturned in this korero. I hope you enjoy this as much as I did - thanks for your time, Bo. You're amazing! 
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Finally made it happen - the korero we've all been waiting for! Drummy joins me for a sit down korero about his career to date and where to from here! Probably the best Touch Black that never was... enjoy this episode with Drummy! 
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An encore korero with Mita Graham! The Touch Blacks Captain joins us to catch up, one year on from our first episode. We talk Nationals, a new kaupapa Mits has just launched and the road to World Cup 2023! Enjoy! Keen to donate to Gumboot Friday? Here's the link! https://bit.ly/3u4j9CT
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May 13, 2021 107 mins
Caught up with Former Touch Blacks Open Mens Coach & absolute legend Peter Bentley! We talk about... well everything, from where he grew up through to his time in the saddle as Touch Blacks Coach and everything in between! A really good chat, with PB! Enjoy! 
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Bonus Episode - Jamie O'Connor - Touch Football Australia Chief Executive joins us for a chat and update on what's going on in Australia. 

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We launch a brand new season with Danyon Morgan-Puterangi. This young carver has managed to make quite the name for himself, particularly in the last few years - representing NZ at the highest level, running out for the Touch Blacks Open Mixed at the last World Cup in 2019. We discuss the highs and lows of Danyons short, but jam packed career in touch - including the recent shift to Open Men's grade, playing for Pearl Jam and what ...
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January 13, 2021 124 mins

Our final episode of season 2 is with Wade Brunsdon. There’s not a lot we don’t cover in this sit down, from representing NZ in the 90’s to the heights of NZ Club greatness as one of the Original Freezin Hot club players, right through to where we are in 2021. There’s so much in this – enjoy!

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