Between Two Beers Podcast
Hosted by Between Two Beers
Two best friends from New Zealand host long-form interviews with the country's most notable figures in sports, media, and culture.
A show built on the chemistry of two lifelong friends who have turned casual, in-depth chats into a craft. While it started with a focus on football, it has evolved to cover the full spectrum of New Zealand life, from the pressures of elite sport to the nuances of online safety and personal burnout. The format is deceptively simple: a conversation that feels both deeply researched and completely natural, creating a space for public figures to be unguarded.
“The show's power comes from the hosts' genuine friendship and their willingness to be vulnerable themselves, which encourages guests to do the same. Unlike more formal interview shows, it mixes high-profile guests with episodes where the hosts openly discuss their own struggles, such as the live business coaching session on burnout.”
Who hosts this show
Between Two Beers is a popular long-form interview podcast hosted by best friends Steven Holloway and Seamus Marten. Starting in Steve's Hamilton garage with a $200 microphone, the show has grown into one of New Zealand's top podcasts, known for drawing out honest and vulnerable conversations from its guests. The duo, who went full-time on the podcast in 2024, lean on their 20-year friendship to create a comfortable space for guests to share their stories.
Credentials & credits
- Steven Holloway: Former Premium Sports Editor at the NZ Herald
- Steven Holloway: Former professional poker player
- Steven Holloway: Former NZ national league footballer
- Seamus Marten: 20+ years in football administration (FIFA, Oceania Football Confederation, NZ Football)
- Seamus Marten: Sports commentator
- Winner: 'Best Episodic Podcast' - 2023 Voyager Media Awards
Other ventures
- Reflections (Private podcasting service for families)
- B2B Speakers (Live event speaking agency)
- MCs and Keynote Speakers
- Hambassadors (Spin-off show about the hosts' lives)
What kind of podcast
- Country
- New Zealand
- Region
- anz
When new episodes drop
- 01World Cup 2026: Our Trip Of A Lifetime!Jun 29, 2026 · 2 min
- 02What Jason Gunn Learned from Heart Attack at 47Jun 28, 2026 · 1 min
- 03Tim Payne: How I Dealt With Social Media Fame During World CupJun 28, 2026 · 36s
- 04Steven Adams at Belgium vs. All Whites!Jun 28, 2026 · 1 min
- 05GAME DAY VS. BELGIUM ⚡️🇳🇿Jun 26, 2026 · 30s
- 06Why Saying Yes to Everything Is Saying No to What MattersJun 24, 2026 · 31 min
- 07Online Safety Expert: Why This Generation of Parents Is Losing the Battle at HomeJun 21, 2026 · 1h 35m
- 08All Whites 2-2 Iran - Live From Inside SoFi Stadium!Jun 17, 2026 · 52 min
Notable episodes
- 01Online Safety Expert: Why This Generation of Parents Is Losing the Battle at Home
A hard-hitting and practical episode on a topic of major concern for parents, showcasing the show's ability to tackle serious social issues.
- 02Why Saying Yes to Everything Is Saying No to What Matters
A uniquely vulnerable episode featuring a live business coaching session with one of the hosts, demonstrating the show's commitment to authenticity and personal growth.
- 03All Whites 2-2 Iran - Live From Inside SoFi Stadium!
This episode captures the hosts' passion for football and their ability to produce compelling on-the-ground reportage from a major international sporting event.
What you'll be asked on this show
The hosts, Steve and Seamus, create a relaxed atmosphere built on their long-standing friendship. They often open by transparently explaining how they discovered the guest or why the topic is important to them, building immediate credibility. They use personal anecdotes about their own lives and families to find common ground, making the conversation feel less like an interrogation and more like a shared exploration. They ask direct, well-researched questions but are also adept at checking in on a guest's personal well-being, often asking a simple "How are you doing?" to probe the human cost of their work. This empathetic approach, combined with giving guests ample time to provide detailed answers, results in unusually candid and vulnerable interviews.
A two-host conversational interview format, typically recorded in-studio but also featuring on-location episodes like 'vox pop' style interviews with fans at a World Cup match. The hosts often open by explaining how they found the guest, use personal anecdotes to connect with the topic, and have a spin-off show called 'Hambassadors' where they discuss their own lives and behind-the-scenes moments.
Questions Between Two Beers keeps coming back to
10 cataloguedIf you're going on this show as a guest, expect some version of each of these. Each note explains when Between Two Beers reaches for it.
personal
1- Q.01
“How are you doing, really?”
Often asked after the initial pleasantries, this question probes the guest's personal well-being and the emotional toll of their work.
origin
3- Q.01
“How did you get here?”
A standard opening question used to establish the guest's origin story and career trajectory.
- Q.02
“What triggered the desire to go all-in on this path?”
This question seeks the specific motivation or turning point that led to a major career or life decision.
- Q.03
“How come you've got the New Zealand shirt on?”
An informal, on-the-street question to understand a fan's personal connection or story.
process
2- Q.01
“Tell me more about that.”
A simple, open-ended probe used to encourage the guest to elaborate on a point without leading them.
- Q.02
“Take us into the rooms you speak in. What are people coming for and what do they leave with?”
Asks the guest to describe their audience's experience and the impact of their work from a third-person perspective.
craft
1- Q.01
“How do you convey your message without making people feel like they've failed?”
A question focused on the guest's communication craft, especially when dealing with sensitive topics.
advice
2- Q.01
“For parents who feel the horse has bolted, how can they rein it back in?”
Asks for practical, actionable advice for listeners facing a specific, challenging situation.
- Q.02
“What's happening underneath it all?”
This question pushes past surface-level issues to uncover the root cause or underlying theme connecting different problems.
controversy
1- Q.01
“Is the 'that's not a problem in New Zealand' reaction common?”
A way to gauge local attitudes and the level of denial or awareness surrounding a controversial topic.
Signature segments
- · Hambassadors
- · Odoo listener question
- · Between Two Goals
- · Sponsor reads
- · Live coaching sessions
Topics covered repeatedly
Who gets booked here
Guests are primarily well-known New Zealanders from sports, media, business, and culture. The list includes athletes like Steven Adams and Kieran Read, media personalities like Jason Gunn, and subject-matter experts like online safety educator Rob Cope.
- Rob Copeon Online Safety Expert: Why This Generation of Parents Is Losing the Battle at Home
- Dai Fosteron Why Saying Yes to Everything Is Saying No to What Matters
- Grant Bindonon All Whites 2-2 Iran - Live From Inside SoFi Stadium!
Where to find this show
Audience & reach
Sponsors target a mainstream New Zealand audience with interests in sports, lifestyle, and business. Brands mentioned in evidence include telecommunications (One New Zealand), apparel (Barkers), automotive (Ford), and sports betting (TAB).
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People also ask
- Who are the hosts of Between Two Beers?
- The hosts are Steven Holloway, a former sports journalist, and Seamus Marten, who has a background in football administration. They are best friends from Hamilton, New Zealand.
- What is the format of the show?
- It's a long-form conversational interview podcast. Most episodes feature a single guest from New Zealand's sports, media, or cultural landscape.
- Do they actually drink beers on the show?
- Despite the name, the show is typically recorded in the morning and beers are not a prominent part of the recording process. The title refers to the relaxed, candid style of conversation you'd have with a friend over a couple of beers.
- Is the podcast still running?
- Yes, it is an active podcast that releases episodes weekly.
- What is 'Hambassadors'?
- 'Hambassadors' is a spin-off show where the hosts, who are from Hamilton, talk about their own lives, behind-the-scenes moments from the podcast, and current events.
- Where can I listen to the podcast?
- The podcast is available as both an audio and video show on platforms like Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube.
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- [02]How Between Two Beers podcast hosts Steve and Seamus bring families closernowtolove.co.nz
- [03]Between Two Beers: the podcast backstory - New Zealand Marketing magazinenzmarketingmag.co.nz
- [04]New Zealand's #1 podcast Between Two Beers signs multi-year partnership with Acastpodnews.net
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- [06]Between Two Beers hosts on Reflections: Preserving our parents' precious stories | Stuff.co.nzyoutube.com
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