I sit down with Bree Atkinson CEO - Pathfinders Lab for a Coppuccino. Pathfinder Labs is driven by a commitment to empower investigators in their mission to apprehend criminals and rescue victims. Pathfinders Labs develop innovative products, infrastructure, tools, and services that seamlessly convert data into actionable decisions for law enforcem…

Nick Rado - six-time winner of the Best Comedy MC title at the NZ Comedy Guild Awards and as the Best Male Comedian of 2019. He has taken part in Just for Laughs Sydney showcase at the Sydney Opera House, the Edinburgh Festival and recently returned from a US Tour. He has had the honor of opening for renowned comedians like Nate Bargatze, Rob Brydo…

Dr Helen Murray joins me for a Coppuccino and we work to through a lot of the myths, rumors and facts about CTE. Dr Helen Murray is a research fellow at the Centre for Brain Research. She is co-PI of the Tauopathy Lab with Dr Brigid Ryan and leads the brain injury and dementia research group. She completed her PhD at the University of Auckland with…

A Detective sergeant in the @newzealandpolice, a @kihl_kiwiinlinehockeyleague legend, @aucklandsteel @nzwihl & @nzicefernz legend in fact let’s just call her a kiwi legend ! The next guest on the @coppuccinopodcast in assoc with @tacticalsolutionsltd is Jasmine Horner-Pascoe so we talk life as a police officer, a inline hockey player, @nzicefernz a…

Author of the book 'Unmasking Monsters' Det Sgt (R) David Henwood joins me and we talk about his new book, policing in south Auckland, Operations Park and Harvey, Criminal profiling and what advice would he give a rookie cop these days. Chook served the NZ Police and his community for 37 years in South Auckland before retiring in 2007. He held the …

Cristina Ionda from Brokenwood Mysteries joins me and we talk about Dracula,blood, coming to New Zealand as an immigrant,where most people think she is from and someone called Dr Gina Kadinsky.

Sisters like no other - Alex Hefford and Lochlyn Hyde join me for a Coppuccino. NZ ice Fernz reps, Auckland Steel reps and local ice hockey legends. Alex is a nurse and Lochlyn an OT. So we chat about how the heck do they make 10 games a week work, the financial cost of being a national and local hockey rep plus what just is Lochlyn saying under he…

With the huge news that NZ will host two IHHF tournaments feat the Ice Blacks and Ice Fernz in Dunedin 2025 - I catch up with Michael Domigan NZ Ice Blacks manager in 2024 and Senior Director of marketing for the NZIHF and AIHA and we find how how good a state is hockey in NZ and what's it like trying to get 650 kgs plus overseas for a IHHF champon…

Apprentice Electrican, National Ice hockey rep for NZ since the age of 15 and Captain of the Ice Fernz Jaime Jones joins me and we discuss how the Ice Fernz will go at the World Championships in Turkey in April, how to watch the games and just what sort of Captain she is

EPISODE WARNING - Some people may find the content of this Coppucino upsetting or distressing.Sgt Kevin Briggs (R) from the California Highway Patrol and Pivotal- Points joins me for a Coppuccino. Kevin has helped over 200 people step back from the rail of the Golden Gate Bridge who were thinking about suicide during his time as a CHP officer. As o…

3 x a recruit A member of the NZ Police, Queensland Police and the Northern territory Police force. A mother, a wife and a police officer determined to make a difference to the community she serves. Det.Supt Kirsten Engels joins me to discuss NZ Policing, Australian policingwhat is it like to be a NT Police officer and what is she doing as a Det.Su…

Rikki-Lee McLean - Firefighter, Police Officer, NZ Ice Hockey Rep (Ice fernz) and NZWIHL 2023 Auckland Steel national champion ! So we chat fighting fires, being a new police officer, hockey, & how she manages to balance it all physically and mentally.

She's been to Timbuktu, the Kings Coronation and even knows the real story behind the ABBA hit Dancing queen. But how does someone who's first job involves her crying everyday because she doesnt like her job go from that job to the RCMP, the world of close protection,mental health advocate and UN Peacekeeper ...Corporal Jennifer Lacelle joins me an…

WIlhelmina Shrimpton joins me for the wrap up of 2023 and what we expect to see in 2024- it's the traditional Coppuccino episode at Xmas !

Dr Claire and Sgt Brian from the NZ Police Evidence Based Centre join me and we discuss what is EBP, and how does it help the police officer in the street,. We also discuss how EBP looks now and what it might look like in the future ....

Psychiatrist and comedian Dr Jo Prendergast joins me to discuss her new book 'When Life Sucks' which is an essential guide to supporting your teen's mental health. As a parent and psychiatrist, Dr Jo knows how hard it can be - especially if a teen communicates only in eye rolls and grunts! Covering everything from anxiety, depression, trauma and ea…

Just a few weeks into the NHL season and I sit down with NZIHL legend, NZ u20 mens coach, Capt of the West Auckland Admirals and on the odd occasion an Auckland Mako - Justin Daigle ! We discuss his picks for the season and who to watch plus we get an update on how the NZ U20 Ice Hockey Team is tracking for their 2024 tournament.…

David Ayres - The EBUG legend of the Carolina Hurricanes, Toronto Marlies (and hockey hall of famer) joins me and together we pick our NHL choices for the season and provide you with a few tips for watching hockey if you are a newcomer to the sport !

A psychotherapist for over 20 years, A NZ Herald Columnist, Co- host of radio show 'the nutters club' and author of the new book 'Sh*t Happens' So Kyle and I sit down and chat about mental health, his book, and what to do when 'Sh*t happens' or when 'Sh*t happens' to someone you know or love ....

My guest is Dr. Alia Bojilova - author of one of the books of the year (in my opinion) ‘The Resilience Toolkit ‘which is based on Alia’s experiences as a registered psychologist incl as the lead psychologist for the NZ SAS - Alia’s incredible book gives the reader a look at the mindset, resilience and advice of some of our most elite military perso…

Rob Masters NZ Police PEO Rob Masters has been a Police officer, a Frontline Sgt, a Senior Sgt, based on a NZ Police Maritime unit so perhaps more than most he knows what being a police officer demands from your body. Rob is now a Police Physical Education Officer so we sit down and chat about everything from the tests you'll face to join the polic…

Suzy Cato joins me again after some 200 episodes of the Coppuccino and we discuss what she does to remain so positive, her appearances on reality tv shows, her baking and how the heck she came to educate a nation in the middle of a pandemic. Plus we find out what does a shitty day look like for her #itsourtime…

Olivia McDonald - TV Host for the @nllroughnecks & @ahlwranglers joins me and we talk her career, how she copes with the insane travel for her jobs, team dynamics, being a woman in the sports industry and just how you get a job as a 'funchaser'

Victoria Short - Mum, Wife and local politician joins me and we discuss some of the issues that local body politicians have to deal with - from campaigning, to the abuse that she faces, what are some of the issues she deals with and how does she switch off from it all.

Andrew Hay - The first man to play 250 games in the NZIHL joins me and we discuss hockey, fitness, how does he switch off, how has he managed to stay in the game since the age of 12 and just who and what to look out for in the 2023 NZIHL season -plus we chat about 'that' Auckland Mako goal and the fins up celly !…

Caitlin O'Reilly Ultra Marathon Swimmer aged 19 joins me and talk about her incredible career so far. She is the youngest person to achieve the New Zealand Triple Crown. and talks about her ambition to complete the Oceans 7 - The Oceans Seven is a marathon swimming challenge consisting of seven open water channel swims. It was devised in 2008 as th…

Kesia Denhardt : Kesia has practised family law exclusively since 2009, having gained a Bachelor of Laws at the University of Otago (as well as a Bachelor of Arts in Social Science). She handles all types of matters, including ones involving parenting and guardianship disputes, domestic violence, relationship property and financial support, adoptio…

Anajli Mulari - NZ ice Fernz, NZ inline hockey rep, Fingerprint officer, Mum and wife joins me we chat about hockey, crimes shows and how the hell does she do it all ???

Gwendoline Smith MNZM - Clinical psychologist, public speaker, blogger, best-selling author of the Book of Knowing, The Book of Angst and the Book of Overthinking joins me to discuss her new book 'The Book Of Feeling Blue' so we chat about that depression, where to seek help and what we can do to support people through their journey. Gwendoline's n…

Running - for some of us it's the exercise we all love to hate. So I get two amazing runners Sachin Latti who in 2025 will run across Canada and Cst Laurie McCann of the Toronto Police Service who runs six times a week with times that would shame even new recruits. So we talk why they run, who is their inspiration, how many pair of shoes they own, …

Wilhelmina Shrimpton joins me for some banter about 2022, Xmas and who is the best person to be cast as Santa ?? Merry Xmas to you all.

The woman some describe as the G.O.A.T. Black Fern Anna Richards - Joins me to discuss where to now for women's rugby after the hugely successful RWC just held in NZ. Anna is a 4 x RWC winner/multiple sevens title/ A member of the very first black ferns sevens team, the all-conquering Auckland storm, a World Rugby hall of fame inductee after playin…

Broadcaster News Anchor Reporter Journalist TV Presenter Mum Wife TV's Best Dressed Female in NZ 2014 Janika Ter Ellen -joins me and walk talk about all of that plus how she ended up in a waka in amsterdam, what's it like to be a co host on the Paul Henry Show and how was covid with a toddler

NZ Bmx Rep, Manusina (Samoan) 7's and 15's rugby rep, Northland & Counties Manukau Rugby player, NZ Touch Rugby rep, Sky TV Sports Presenter and Commentator, Marketing and Comms Executive for Moana Pasifika, Degrees in Law and business and all around amazing human being - Taylah Johnson joins me for a Coppuccino.…

Police Chaplin Carrie Rambo joins the Coppuccino podcast and we find out what her role in the New Zealand Police looks like, about her role at Massey University with interantional students there and what was Covid like for a Chaplin

AJ Spiller (Akl Mako), Justin Daigle (West Akl Admirals) from the NZIHL join me a Calgary Flames Fan to give me their picks for the upcoming NHL season then we are joined the Hockey Hall of famer, The EBUG and Carolina Hurricane David Ayres who gives us his picks and knowledge about the upcoming NHL season.…

Sheriffs Deputy Narcotics Unit Member Swat Team Member Attorney in four US States Founder/CEO of Protective Wellness Yoga Teacher Mom Wife and all around amazing human being Bridget Truxillo joins me to talk about her career, the bullying she faced as a police officer and the incredible that is protective wellness…

One of New Zealand's most recognizable voices joins me - Lorna has been in the media industry for 30 years and currently battling an aggressive breast cancer. So we chat about her career, her current battle and why she is sharing her battle with people.

Money makes the world go around for many people... but why are so many of us bad at understanding it, how to invest it or plan for our retirements. I enlist the help of Helen Skinner Head of responsible investment for ANZ who offers some of her experience when it comes to making your money work better for you.…

Community Manager at the Vodafone Warriors, trailblazing rugby league referee, mum, wife and one of the nicest people I work with and I chat. We talk community, rugby league, resilence, covid and how you keep the community engaged when your team doesn't have a home game for 1038 daysAutor: Constable Bryan

Cpl Karen Lieuwen of the RCMP joins me for this Coppuccino and we discuss Karen's LEO career, some myths about the mounties, crazy bike rides, landslides and the famous red serge of the RCMP.Autor: Constable Bryan

Firefighter Trauma Researcher Fisherman Part of $500k project to improve the psychological wellbeing of NZ firefighters So many questions and in this 74 mins we hope to answer a few ....Autor: Constable Bryan

In preparation for the upcoming NZIHL 2022 season I talk to Justin Daigle - Head Coach of the Auckland Ice Hockey Association. Head Coach of New Zealand Men's U20 National Team. New Zealand Ice Hockey Federation Senior Player Portfolio. Captain of the West Auckland Admirals of the NZIHL and Auckland Mako mentor player.…

Sachin Latti plans to run across Canada in record time in 2025 to raise money for Canadian Veterans. Sach's vision is simple: "I am going to use my body to make a difference in the world. I've been given the gift of life and along with it, the blessing of good health - why not use this to find a way to give back?" This Coppuccino podcast is honest,…

Coppuccino podcast in association with Tactical Solutions speaks with Chanelle Moriah - author of new book 'I AM AUTISTIC' published by Allen & Unwin NZI AM AUTISTIC - When Chanelle Moriah was diagnosed with autism at 21, life finally began to make sense. Hungry for information, Chanelle looked for a simple resource that could explain what autism i…

Angela Besant - The 'head honcho' of Deadly Sin Coffee -Business Owner/Coffee Addict-/Exec/Career Leadership coach, Facilitator/Business Mentor/Public Speaker and Mum joins me to discuss how she started DEADLY SIN COFFEE (NZ Strongest Coffee) during a pandemic and how difficult it was to start a coffee firm from scratch on an idea.…

The Comic book store guy, the Big bang theory guys myth or fact when it comes to comics so Jeremy and Michel from ARKHAM CITY COMICS join me to discuss comics, those comic book movies that are everywhere, how to get started in comics and comic collecting plus can you really get serious returns on comic book investment pieces.…

Andrew is the Netsafe Education and Schools Team (NEST) manager.He has worked for a variety of schools and educational organisations during his two decades in the sector and joins Netsafe after four years as one of its Board members.Andrew’s previous roles were as deputy principal for five years, and with New Zealand National Library, CORE Educatio…

Const Laurie McCann from the Toronto Police Service joins me to discuss the internet - Safer Internet Day 2022 and cyberissues. Laurie is a police officer, a mom, she has been a facilitator/instructor for the Toronto Police Service Social Media/Communcation course and she is an inspiration to me with all that she does for mental health…

Dr Rachel McInnes - 'The Evidence Based Coach' joins me and we discuss why those new years resolutions might be shaky all ready, how to form a habit, and the issues when the wellness industry and celebrity meet.Autor: Constable Bryan