What even is a bogan? In this episode, we don’t just ask the question — we live through the answers. 🎧

Join us in the gritty, hilarious, and honest world of New Zealand’s heavy metal and bogan culture. Featuring Dave, Sam, Jolene, and Hamish, this isn’t about stereotypes — it’s about real people navigating music, labels, mental health, tattoos, and the power of self-expression.

Hamish thought he was just "bad at life" — turns out, he had ADHD. Jolene was told no one hires women in her industry — she made it anyway. Sam took a one-way ticket to a metal tour with no plan. Dave breaks down identity in a way your philosophy teacher never could.

🔥 From burnouts to breakdowns, from headbanging to heartbreak, these stories crank the volume on what it means to be 100% yourself.

🎧 Listen now to learn, laugh, and maybe even scream (just a little bit).

watch here:

https://youtu.be/ogLcTcGvNDc

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🎸 Ever met someone who wears steel-cap boots, loves loud music, and once did a suicide tequila shot (don’t try this at home, kids 😅)? Meet Hamish Blood — a proud New Zealand bogan with a big heart, wild stories, and ADHD superpowers! 🧠⚡

We talk about music, funny party fails, Māori pride, and what it really means to be yourself — even if that means waking up next to a gas station once or twice! ⛽🤣

Watch the video version here:

https://youtu.be/VNLjLSGyUqE?si=28Y8zAGpfgI7LqrT

Meet Jolene Tempest – Tattoo Artist, Heavy Metal Singer, and Proud New Zealand Bogan

Jolene Tempest isn’t just a tattoo artist—she’s also the powerful voice behind a New Zealand heavy metal band. As a self-described boganette (Female version of bogan), Jolene lives a life that breaks the mold and embraces everything loud, bold, and real.

In this interview, Jolene opens up about what it means to live as a New Zealand bogan and be part of the heavy metal scene. She shares her journey into tattooing, what it’s like to be a woman in a male-dominated music genre, and how she deals with people who judge her just for being different.

From motorcycles to music, and from ink to identity, Jolene talks about the things that make her feel alive—and why she wouldn’t change a thing. Her story is a reminder that being different is something to be proud of, and that staying true to yourself is what really matters.

If you’re into music, tattoos, or just love hearing from people who carve their own path in life, this video is for you.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

• What it really means to be a New Zealand bogan

• How tattoos and heavy metal culture connect

• Why being yourself—loudly and proudly—is the ultimate power move

  
  

  Watch the full video here:

  https://youtu.be/V-fgwjRRTvI