Small Town Journey
Episodes
SEASON TWO WRAP UP - SMALL TOWN JOURNEY
21 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week we draw season two to a close and sit down for a wrap conversation. We reflect on the interviews and episodes this season and discuss what&#...
Arthur Uden - STJ - S02E16
14 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Arthur Uden is a familiar sight on sporting sidelines all over Te Awamutu and its surrounds.Camera in hand, his Waipa-wide goal is always simple - “...
Fletcher Morgan - STJ - S02E15
07 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Waihi born and raised Fletcher Morgan has been having the time of his life.From growing up “kicking the ball around” with mates and loving watchin...
Andrew Macky - STJ - S02E14
31 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Twice a week, every week, it’s lights, camera, action for Paterangi farm manager Andrew Macky – and thousands seeking a glimpse of New Zealand far...
Mick Henderson - STJ - S02E13
24 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mick Henderson is Te Awamutu Golf Club’s sole disability golfer among its roughly 400 members. Diagnosed with a hereditary blood circulation problem...
Brigitte Nathansen - STJ - S02E12
17 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It’s ‘all okay’ in Brigitte Nathansen’s world. While most sports people aspire to reach new heights, Nathansen - a Cambridge-based freediver -...
Rangi Wills - STJ - S02E11
10 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In the world of whakairo – the traditional Māori art of carving in wood, stone or bone – Aotearoa has a hidden taonga, or treasure. As a tohunga ...
William Stedman - STJ - S02E10
03 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
At just 16, Christchurch’s William Stedman was the youngest member of the New Zealand Para athletics team to compete at the Rio 2016 Paralympic Game...
Matt Hicks - STJ - S02E09
27 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
“Hilarious, ridiculous, outrageous…”And that’s just our chat with Cambridge legend Matt Hicks for this week’s Small Town Journey episode.Fil...
Wynton Rufer - STJ - S02E08
20 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Next year’s FIFA World Cup is being billed as a ‘tournament of firsts’.When 48 teams play 104 matches in front of an estimated 6.5 million spect...
Jake Nelson - STJ - S02E07
13 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
An up and coming musician, Jake Nelson is one to watch. On this episode - hot on the heels of his latest single Running After Everything dropping last...
Paul Adams - STJ - S02E06
06 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Paul Adams was one of the original stars of New Zealand rallying.First introduced to motorsport in the mid-1960s, he was behind the wheel of a variety...
Chris Gibbes - STJ - S02E05
29 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Small Town Journey, we chat with Te Awamutu’s Chris Gibbes.Gibbes, a former Waikato Rugby player and coach - also well known for his r...
Allysia Kraakman - STJ - S02E04
22 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Allysia Kraakman is the Waikato regional co-ordinator for 24-7YouthWork. This month, she marks 10 years with the organisation. In this episode of Sma...
Clinton Randell - STJ - S02E03
15 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Clint Randell is one third of The Edge Breakfast trio Clint, Meg and Dan. Alongside co-hosts Meg Mansell and Dan Webby, Clint braves 4am starts for so...
Michael Jeans - STJ - S02E02
08 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Michael Jeans is a Cambridge photographer with 60 years of industry experience. Likely to have snapped more than one million pics in that time, this w...
Tyree Tautogia of Smashproof - STJ - S02E01
01 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this first episode of season two of Small Town Journey, we talk to Tyree Tautogia - one third of New Zealand hip hop trio Smashproof and a highly s...
STJ015 | Let's Get Political! Plus Financial Tips!
10 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We couldn't resist getting a little political this week. We express our opinions on several matters (wrongly or rightly) - free speech really does...
STJ014 | On The Spectrum of Creativity, Life and Work
03 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The thick of winter in New Zealand can be a rough place. Last week we got caught out and completely forgot about the podcast! But nothing like a good ...
STJ013 | Intermittent Fasting and Ways to Lower Cortisol Levels
20 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Just a quick solo episode covering some of the reasons to incorporate intermittent fasting into your weekly routine. There are countless benefits for ...
STJ012 | Kombucha Tasting and Finance Chat
13 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Just a super casual chat about finances and fermented foods. You can send us an email: [email protected] Or if you go to https://www.a...
STJ011 | Aliens, UFOs and Conspiracy Theories
06 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
More and more people are becoming curious about the "UFO Phenomena". We are genuinely curious and are both quite into conspiracy theories! H...
STJ010 | Submarine Chat, Quiz of the Day and Food Mineral Stats
29 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of Small Town Journey, Jay and I catch up about some current events. I give Jay the daily quiz from stuff and sneak in some food ideas...
STJ009 | Cambridge All Black, Probiotic German Beer and a Selfish Reason to Give Blood
22 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jay has a cool experience to share relating to the recent announcement around a new All Black from little old Cambridge! Ben as you may have worked ou...
STJ008 | Honest Conversation, Finding Community and Dissecting Being Raised in The Church
15 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This is the most transparent conversation we've had yet. I'd love to keep the conversation about interesting news, technology or development, ...
STJ007 | "Patch" The Stage Manager, Production and People Professional
08 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
"Patch" or "Patch Boy" as most people call him is a legend in the New Zealand live event and production industry. He's the man...
STJ006 | Sustainable Health and Wellbeing Habits + Gut Health
01 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I've been excited about this one for a while! After a quick reminiscent chat about Justin Bieber style hair, Jay and I talk about health and wellb...
STJ005 | Music, Live Music and Music Vibes
25 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
You can send us an email: [email protected] Or if you go to https://www.anchor.fm/smalltownjourney you can leave us a voice message an...
STJ004 | The Memories of Millennials and Their Children
18 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Where do your memories start and does seeing yourself in high definition from a young age effect what your adult memory of childhood will be? Learning...
STJ003 | The Longest Drink in Town Origin Story
10 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week Jeremy interviews the designer of "The Longest Drink in Town" cup artwork. The Longest drink In Town, with its iconic blue and red...
STJ002 | 26 April 2023 | AI Music Generation!
04 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Small Town Journey, Ben and Jay have a music centric episode! Particularly looking at AI (artificial intelligence) and our people are usi...
STJ001 | 19 April 2023 | Local Cambridge News, Global Finance Issues & Free Time Chat
27 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Small Town Journey, Ben and Jay talk about the local super Granny, Ben attempts to explain some of the worlds financial issues and that d...