Straight Up with Niva and Beatrice
Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
Episodes
Matt Chisholm: 'We have a responsibility in the public roles that we have to own this stuff'
25 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Journalist, author, mental health advocate and TV host Matt Chisholm is this week's guest. He talks to Niva and Beatrice about growing up in Otago, hi...
Sonia Gray: 'Looking back, every single thing has helped to shape who I am'
18 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Actress, TV presenter and advocate Sonia Gray is this week's guest. She talks to Niva and Beatrice about starting her career in modelling and acting, ...
Chelsea Winstanley: 'I'm honestly the happiest version of myself I've ever been'
11 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Director, writer and Oscar nominated producer Chelsea Winstanley is this week's guest. She joins Niva and Beatrice to discuss the films that influence...
Monica Galetti: 'It's okay to say I want to be happy'
04 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Chef and TV personality Monica Galetti is this week's guest. She joins Niva - her real-life cousin - and Beatrice to discuss moving to Wellington from...
Chris Parker: 'It's important to share what it is to work through shame'
28 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Comedian turned author Chris Parker is this week's guest. He joins Niva and Beatrice to talk his recent marriage, growing up gay in Christchurch and g...
Lindah Lepou: 'It's none of your business what anyone does to define who they are'
21 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Multidimensional artist Lindah Lepou is this week's guest. She joins Niva and Beatrice to discuss moving to Samoa at a young age and adapting to life ...
Mike McRoberts: 'It's been life changing for me understanding who I am as Māori'
14 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Newshub journalist and newsreader Mike McRoberts is this week's guest. He joins Niva and Beatrice in the wake of his successful documentary, Kia Ora, ...
Melodie Robinson: 'I never wear my hair straight anymore. No way'
07 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Black Fern turned TV broadcaster joins Niva and Beatrice for a lively conversation in the first episode of the new season. Robinson chats about being ...
Season 2 trailer: Straight Up returns!
06 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Niva Retimanu and Beatrice Faumuina are back for a new season of their Straight Up chats with luminaries from around Aotearoa.See omnystudio.com/liste...
Jenny-May Clarkson: 'When you speak your truth, that is where the power is'
11 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Former Silver Fern and police officer turned TV presenter Jenny-May Clarkson joined Niva and Beatrice on this week's episode to discuss what she's lea...
Lance Burdett: 'It's okay to say I'm not okay and I need help'
04 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Former police officer Lance Burdett joined Niva and Beatrice on this week's episode to discuss his time on the frontlines while fighting depression an...
Raelene Castle: 'If I had my time again, there would be a couple of things I’d do differently'
28 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Sports Executive Raelene Castle joined Niva and Beatrice on this week's episode to discuss her life at the forefront of sports in New Zealand and Aust...
Teeks: 'Every time I walk on stage I feel like a different person'
21 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Award-winning singer-songwriter Teeks - born Te Karehana Gardiner-Toi - joined Niva and Beatrice on this week's episode to discuss life behind the mic...
Buckwheat: 'If you’re gonna do something, do it to the best of your ability'
17 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Drag queen, entertainer and community worker Edward Cowley - better known as Buckwheat - joined Beatrice and Niva on Straight Up to talk about his ama...
Hollie Smith: 'Music was my catharsis - it was also going to get me out of it'
10 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Singer-songwriter, producer and musician Hollie Smith joined Niva and Beatrice for this week's episode to discuss the highs and lows of her music care...
Toni Street: 'When you have grief like we have in our family, you do cherish things more'
03 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Radio host, TV personality, author and beloved broadcaster Toni Street joins Niva and Beatrice as this week's guest for Straight Up. Street talks abou...
Sonny Bill Williams: 'When I grew up, we couldn’t think about thriving - it was all about surviving'
26 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Former All Black, Olympian, league star and boxing champion Sonny Bill Williams joins Niva and Beatrice for the first episode of Straight Up. Here, he...
Trailer
24 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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