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Building Better Men Through Conversation.
Hosted by Zak Martin
Hosted by Zak Martin
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Today I sit down with entrepreneur and founder of ‘Sumthin Dumplin’ Shane Liu.Shane opens up about the dark side of ambition, why winning can be selfish, and the sacrifices that often come with building something meaningful. Shane also shares a powerful story about the moment he went blind and nearly died, and how that experience reshaped his relationship with pain, discipline, and purpose.This is a raw conversation about success, sacrifice, and the reality of chasing greatness.If you’re building something or questioning the cost of it then this episode is for you.
What if the thing people mock you for is actually your biggest advantage?In this episode I sit down with Nepia Takuira Mita — an actor, singer, and creator. We unpack the truth about New Zealand culture, identity, and why being called a “try hard” might be the best thing that ever happens to you.We dive into Nepia’s upbringing in a strict, military-style environment, how becoming a young father/pāpā reshaped his mindset, and why he believes being a “jack of all trades” has been his edge—not his weakness.A young tane/man who continues to lead the way through his actions and today, through his words/wisdom. This is a conversation about pressure, purpose, and choosing growth when it’s easier to stay comfortable.
Today I sit down with former onlyfans worker Cameron Harcourt. He opens up about the hidden side of OnlyFans — the money, the attention, and why it ultimately felt like he was selling his soul. We dive into: Why he feels like he’s hesitating more as he’s gotten older The regret of not taking risks when it matters most His experience making money on OnlyFans — and the truth behind it Addiction to lust, pleasure, and short-term dopamine The mindset shift from hedonism to discipline Stepping into the arena with 2 fights on Dan Hooker’s 1 Minute ScrapsThis is a conversation about modern temptation, masculinity, and what it really means to learn from your mistakes.If you’re chasing growth, discipline, and purpose — this one’s for you.
Today I sit down with former Bellator fighter and mix martial artist Janay Harding. We dive into the realities of professional fighting, if she’s retired from the sport and what the term ‘Mana Wahine’ means to her. Janay opens up about stepping into her feminine energy, redefining strength, and what healthy masculinity truly looks like — especially in today’s world.If you’re interested in MMA and/or personal growth then this episodes for you. Find Janay here:https://www.instagram.com/janayharding?Find Us here:https://www.instagram.com/_themartinshow?Work with us/collabs:zakmartin834@gmail.com
What does it really mean to fall in love as a man in the modern world? In this Valentines Day special, I sit down with former boxer TJ Comley. We discuss why the gentlemen is a dying breed, if men should "play the field" before settling down and why men should be seeking calmness and peace - not chaos and extremes.Fresh into marriage, TJ shares what meeting the love of his life has changed in him, what commitment truly means and if this love has made him softer or stronger.This is an honest conversation about love, modern dating, balance and becoming a better man.
In today’s conversation, relationship coach Michael Murray breaks down the uncomfortable truths modern men are avoiding — and why those truths matter now more than ever.We explore why the individualistic lifestyle is weakening men, destroying relationships, and disconnecting us from purpose. Michael explains the laws of sexual energy, how lust hijacks masculine drive, and why uncontrolled desire has become one of men’s greatest weaknesses in the modern world.We also dive into the psychology of relationships, including the deep and often overlooked impact of a woman’s relationship with her father — and how it shapes attraction, trust, and long-term partnership.If you’re a young man wanting to be more intentional with your love life, then this episodes for you
Today I sit down with former mix martial artist, current boxing coach and my good friend Luke Howard for a raw conversation about identity, masculinity, and what happens when the thing you build your life around is taken away.Luke opens up about why he craved attention as a young boy, how that led him into martial arts, and how fighting became more than just a sport — it became his identity. We unpack why it’s often not trauma that holds men back, but old patterns and learned behaviours that quietly run our lives.We also talk about how therapy helped Luke become more comfortable in his own skin, the real difference between trust and faith, and what it felt like when his fighter identity was stripped away — forcing him to redefine who he was without the fight.This episode is for anyone navigating identity loss, personal growth, masculinity, or the uncomfortable process of becoming a more grounded man.
Today I sit down with bare knuckle champ Dan Chapman. He opens up about growing up in the foster care system, surviving childhood trauma, and the mindset that helped him choose strength over victimhood. This is an honest conversation about resilience, authenticity, and why in the end, the truth always comes out.
In this episode of The Martin Show, I sit down with entrepreneur and creator Elias Araya (Give With Elias) to talk about faith, giving, purpose, and what it really means to walk with God.We unpack the birth and growth of Rescue2000 in Bali, Elias’ deep connection with Jesus, and the seasons where stepping away from God made life noticeably harder. Elias shares powerful reflections on why poverty starts in the mind, how faith reshapes the way we see opportunity, and why giving isn’t just an action — it’s a mindset.We also dive into brotherhood, family, and the importance of building a strong bond with your siblings, including the love and respect Elias has for his brother and how that relationship has shaped the man he’s becoming.If you’re a man trying to build a better life, deepen your faith, or realign your walk with God — this episode is for you.
Today we ride solo discussing the unfiltered truth of 2025 and the realisations that’ve come with it.Topics include failure and what it actually is, the fact that everything we do is a risk, the true cost of betting on yourself and much more. 2025: the year of the snake.Thank you to everyone who’s shown love. 2026: The year of the horse. Let’s get to work!
Today I sit down with entrepreneur Alex Moisii. We discuss why he believes woman are mentally stronger than men, why you need to command reality not beg, the power of detachment and much more. Our final episode of the year. The year of the snake. Thank you to everyone who has shown love in 2025. See you in 2026!
Today I sit down with Silver Fern netballer and my cousin Elle Temu.We discuss how having a child has given her the biggest purpose, if she misses being an elite athlete, the fact that she’s marrying her high school sweetheart, the struggles of long distance relationships and we both mourn the loss of our Poppa Stan.A Christmas special highlighting love, loss & family.
Today I sit down with entrepreneur Kane Wav.We discuss his early life of drug dealing and chasing the rappers dream, that money is a true teller of who you are, why he feels bad for woman, that being a provider is his biggest insecurity and much more.Enjoy!
Today I sit down with entrepreneur and comedian Chris Giacobbe. We discuss what being raised in Italy was really like, how he got to Bali and dealing with being suicidal, the fact that he's suffered with imposter syndrome for the majority of his life, his comedy journey and setting the comedy scene here in Bali, how having a son changed his comedy, life and much more.This episode will take you to both ends of the spectrum of laughter & humour but also tears, empathy & sadness. Overall, a lot of wisdom and lessons to take away from a man that has truly lived a life.Enjoy!!
Today I sit down with entrepreneur Ali Hasseb a.k.a Ali The Alchemist. We discuss what alchemy really is and how we can apply it in our day to day lives, why men need to learn to be versatile, who or what god is to him, the importance of dealing with trauma and his belief and mindset on death after the passing of his father and brother.Work with us / collabs:zakmartin834@gmail.comthemartinboys834@gmail.com
Today I sit down with dating coach Marie Hondekyn a.k.a DatingbyMarie.We discuss what men's greatest weakness is when it comes to woman, if dating apps are helping or hurting, why you need to respect yourself before respecting someone else, what woman are craving but not receiving and much more.If you're wanting to improve your dating life then this episodes for you.
Today I sit down with artist and entrepreneur Matt Jacob.We discuss what art really is, why men struggle to find there own form of expression, that real bravery is being honest with yourself (and with others) and the truth about loneliness as an artist. If you're someone on a journey of creativity, then this episodes for you. Please comment your thoughts and share to someone who needs to see/listen.Work with us / collabs:zakmartin834@gmail.comthemartinboys834@gmail.com
After 75 episodes, I’ve decided to share a bit more about who the heck I am. I realised that after 75 episodes of sharing stories of other people, my audience still doesn’t really know who Zak is.Today, we touch on topics of the positives and negatives with being raised by woman, what helped me deal and combat fatherlessness, why men just want to feel needed and much more. Please comment your honest thoughts and share to someone who needs to see/listen.
Today I sit down with entrepreneur, author and masculine mentor Dedy Tien.We discuss the struggles of not being able to speak english to then write multiple books, why he started the Peduli Learning Centre, if he feels like tourists/foreigners treat him differently being a local man, what most people misunderstand about Bali & Indonesia and much more. The first Indonesian man to come on the show and for good reason. Enjoy! Work with us / collabs:zakmartin834@gmail.comthemartinboys834@gmail.com
Today I sit down with the CEO of Finns Beach Club (Bali's largest brand) Beau Whittington. We discuss his younger years of lacking direction which caused him to have panic attacks, what helped him gain direction in life, how he moved up the ranks going from marketing department to eventually CEO, if he believes he got lucky and the positives but more importantly, the negatives with running one of the largest beach clubs in the world. Follow for more
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