Sharpen Up
Sharpen Up is the sports podcast you didn’t know you needed—real talk, big laughs, and a Māori take on sport. Hosted by Courtney Tairi, Piri Weepu, Api Pewhairangi, and Creative Taro Jordaan - it’s where expert insights meet epic yarns with plenty of banter. Piri’s the rugby legend who’s a bit cheeky, Courtney keeps things on track (most of the time), Jordaan makes an impact off the benchand Api brings the oranges... Together, they break down the biggest sports stories, chat with top athletes, and make sure there’s never a dull moment.
Episodes
On this week's episode, we have Whatanui Flavell! We talk his upbringing, what got him and his whanau into the crossfit space and much more!
On this week’s episode, our guests' Wi-Fi was playing up, so they will be on hold until next week. The crew discusses all things sports, Te Wiki o te Reo Māori, and shares the usual banter. You know what to do... check it out!
On this weeks episode the team talk about Fathers Day, Black Ferns, Jeff McTainsh, Wahs & much more!
On this week's episode we have Naitoa Ah Kuoi! The definition of Chiefs Mana, we talk through his upbringing, being a father and much more!
On this week's episode, we have Palmy's finest: Ngani Laumape. A Dual-code beast, we talk through his upbringing, life overseas, his plans for the future and much more!!
On this week's episode we talk about Marcus Bennett the Ponsonby Pony, Joe wanting the Wallabies to win Bledisloe. And the NP team getting hit by something big... check it out!
On this week's episode we have brothers Hunter & Cooper Te Ratana on to talk about playing Basketball internationally, Their upbringing and what they're looking forward to in the future. Check it out!
On this week's episode, we have Samoan International and former All Black Lima Sopoaga! We discuss his upbringing, what it's like to play for his country, and much more!
On this week's episode we have TV presenter and New Zealand Men's Netball Captain Kruze Tangira! The crew have a mean korero surrounding everything Netball, Joe's 150th and much more!
On this week's episode the crew speak on the current state of NZ Netball and if it will return for another season. Also talk about that amazing game winning try by Leka Halasima and much more!
On this weeks episode we have the multi-talented NRLW star Kennedy Cherrington! We talk about watching the Women's game grow, her journey of reconnecting with her Māori Heritage and much more!
On this week's episode we have Māori Activist and Lawyer Eru Kapa-Kingi who is fresh off his MMA debut!. We talk through the lead up to his bout, why you should never doubt yourself and much more!
On this week's episode, we have Olympian, Black Fern & New Zealand Women's Sevens Player, Stacey Waaka! We talk through her upbringing, the secret recipe to cracking it and much more!
On this week's episode we have ex Māori All Black, Hurricanes and Blues Player, Otere Black! We talk through his upbringing, what life is like in Japan and much more!
On this week's episode we have Joe Royal back on hosting duties and we talk all things Netball, Super, NRL and much more!
On this week's episode we are joined by ex Maori All Black & Moana Pasifika player Joe Royal and also Touch All-star Takoha Ropati! we korero through their upbringing, what got them into their sport and much more!
On this week we're joined by Nehe Milner-Skudder! The All Black's 2015 World Cup star known for his electrifying footwork and flair. From dazzling with the Canes to overcoming Injury setbacks, He talks us through his Upbringing and what it was like playing alongside fellow greats... check it out!
On this week's episode, we go back to just the OG crew and talk all things Origin, Super, Black Ferns, NRL and much more! Check it out!
On this week's episode we have Black Ferns Captain, Ruahei Demant! We talk through her upbringing, The challenges of coming into a professional sport with Te Reo as your first language and much more! Check it out!
On this week's episode we have a legend in the game of Rugby, an Olympian who has represented New Zealand on the world stage. A trail blazer & proud Wāhine Māori; Portia Woodman-Wickliffe joins us! We also have the return of missing person Piri Weepu and talk all things Sports... check it out!
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