Sharpen Up

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

November 3, 2025 62 mins

Whangārei to Warriors hustle 💪🏽

Kalani Going drops in on the 🎙️ to talk about being part of a brotherhood, breaking through in the NSW Cup & first-grade, and what’s next in the journey.

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Don’t Blink... Kai Kara-France joins us for a raw kōrero on fighting, family & finding his identity.

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October 21, 2025 59 mins

On this weeks episode we have one of Aotearoa’s most accomplished CrossFit athletes Es Maihi. Check it out!

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October 13, 2025 64 mins

Discipline, whakapapa, and drive 🚣🏽 Tupuria King talks legacy, purpose, and pushing limits... check it ou!

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October 6, 2025 63 mins

On this weeks episode we have on Kenny Edwards & Mane Fonua! We cover the NRL grand final, their careers, and moving into coaching with League Kings Academy.

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September 29, 2025 59 mins

We sat down with Tai Tupou, the man behind the Last Chance Project, to talk through his Rugby journey, breaking the stigma around Men's mental health and much more... check it out 🗣️

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September 23, 2025 62 mins

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!

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September 16, 2025 60 mins

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!

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September 8, 2025 62 mins

On this weeks episode the team talk about Fathers Day, Black Ferns, Jeff McTainsh, Wahs & much more!

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September 1, 2025 67 mins

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!

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August 25, 2025 60 mins

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!!

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August 18, 2025 65 mins

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! 

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August 12, 2025 64 mins

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!

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August 4, 2025 61 mins

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!

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July 28, 2025 64 mins

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!

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July 21, 2025 64 mins

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!

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July 14, 2025 63 mins

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!

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July 7, 2025 62 mins

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!

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June 30, 2025 53 mins

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!

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June 23, 2025 64 mins

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!

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