In the final instalment for Season 1. The boys of YDP welcome to the panel, Mātua Slipz! Our very first guest to the podcast. We start off by introducing Mina to the public, then get into reflections of the year that was and sharing the many learnings that the boys have faced since starting the podcast. Insights into some of the behind the scenes antics that goes on is shared by Mātua, and the boys each pick their favourite episodes of the year. Yo wrap it all up the boys finish off by sharing what their plans are for the holiday break and finally get to open their secret Santa gifts! 

Thanks so much for joining us for Season 1 of You Decide Podcast. We cannot thank you all enough for the love and support! Please stay with us and stay subscribed to our YouTube, Insta and TikTok for much more exciting content to come!!

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Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from YDP!! 
That’s us signing out for 2022🫡

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In this episode the boys of YDP start off with a new segment Overrated, Underrated or Properly Rated (Summer Edition) where they have to vote which category some popular summer staples fit in. Jeff then leads us into our Deep Dive topic of the week which is Finances. The boys share their thoughts on what Financial Freedom looks like to them, why P.I's and Maori always seem to fall into the Debt cycle. The boys talk weddings in particular Samoan weddings and how to manage them in terms of costs and invites etc. and share their own experiences of some tough decisions they’ve made in order to save money.
The boys wrap it up by sharing some financial advice.

In this episode, the boys of YDP start off with a short game of Mt Rushmore choosing 5 must-haves on their bbq plates. Aaron leads us into our topic of the week which is Film. Yep we're keeping it light-hearted again this episode as the boys share their worst ever movies with star-studded line-ups, Movies that should've never had a Part 2 and Movies that made them cry. Aaron wraps us up with 5 movies that have over-exceeded in the box office.

In this episode the boys of YDP start off with a few rounds of moral dillemma's (Do evil people exist? Can one person apologize on behalf of a group of people? Save the baby or save the Picture).

Pou then leads us into our deep dive topic of Cancel Culture. In this light-hearted take on cancel culture, the boys react to controversial videos, share moments they've had to shut their mouth to not hurt others feelings and also their most Le MAFS memories.

Rounding off the ep the boys talk being accountable for your actions and words.

Timecodes:

00:00 - 02:48 - Intro/Teaser
02:48 - 12:09 - Moral Dillemma’s
12:09 - 45:15 - Deep Dive (Cancel Culture: Who’s getting cancelled, Holding our tongue, Le mafs moments)
45:15 - 52:18 - Being more accountable for what we do and say

YDP start this ep off with a quick game of Scenario’s where Chris brings up a situation and the boys gotta choose what they would do. Chris then leads our deep dive on the topic of self-reflection. Jeff opens up about his past upbringing and gets vulnerable with the boys about what made him the man he is today.

 *TRIGGED WARNING Domestic Abuse is mentioned in this podcast*

Please visit these links if you or anyone you know is experiencing any form of abuse or mental health issues:

The Depression Helpline – 0800 111 757 or free text 4202 (to talk to a trained counsellor about how you are feeling or to ask any questions).

Youthline – 0800 376 633, free text 234 or email talk@youthline.co.nz or online chat.

The Lowdown Text 5626 for support to help young people recognise and understand depression or anxiety.

Shine helpline (Domestic Abuse)
You can call our Helpline for free anytime, from anywhere in NZ
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Alcohol Drug Helpline (0800 787 797)

Timecodes:

00:00 - 01:45 - Intro/Teaser
01:45 - 17 :34 - Moral Dillemma’s
17:34 - 01:13:47 - Deep Dive (Self-Reflection)
01:13:47 - 01:17:22 - Wrap up - Be comfortable with being uncomfortable

In this episode the boys of YDP start off with a quick speed debate over whether NZ should apply the 4 day working week and things get heated lol Then we reflect on last weeks episode and the overwhelming support we received from all of you! Aaron is up with this weeks Deep Dive topic on inspiration. What it means to us, Who inspired us and finish off with our top inspiring quotes. Aaron also surprises the boys and decides to do a secret santa for our xmas episode (see end of video).

Timecodes:

00:00 - 01:52 - Intro/Teaser
01:52 - 09:26 - Speed Debate: Should we adopt the 4 day working week?
09:26 - 59:05 - Deep Dive: Inspiration
59:05 - 01:11:18 - Quotes (guess what they mean game/Favourite Quotes)
01:11:18 - 01:12:56 - Secret Santa Draw

This episode we play a quick speed debate about whether or not we should ban fireworks then dive straight into our topic of the day: Perceptions (led by Pou) and the role it plays on our lives. How do we wish to be perceived by society? How does society perceive us as Males/Pasifika/Fathers? We hear stories from each of the boys about their experiences surrounding this topic and Aaron in particular gets emotional speaking of an incident that happened to him recently.

All this and more on todays Episode 7!

Timecodes:

00:00 - 01:43 - Intro/Teaser
01:43 -10:59 - Speed Debate: (Should Guy Fawkes be banned)
10:59 - 01:03:01 - Deep Dive (Perception/Reality)
01:03:01 - 01:05:53 - How do you want people to perceive you? What personality type do you want to be known as?
01:05:53 - 01:06:37 -Wrap up/Closer

Links/phone numbers to checkout if you are seeking help:

The Depression Helpline – 0800 111 757 or free text 4202 (to talk to a trained counsellor about how you are feeling or to ask any questions).

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The YDP boys start off this episode with a quick-fire round of "This or That", then Dive straight into our topic of the day: Music lead by Chris. This week we rank each of our favourite Gym songs, Laying in bed songs, Garage Drink Up songs and also our must-hear hidden gems! We also discuss the important role that music plays in our lives and reflect on fond memories we each have, kept alive through music.

All this and more on todays episode 6!

Timecodes:

0:00 - 1:55 - Intro /Teaser
1:55 - 6:45 - This or that
6:45 - 48:59 - Deep Dive (All things Music, aux vibe check, why is Music so important to us?)
48:59 - 55:04 - Hidden Gems (unappreciated tracks you need to hear)
55:04 - Wrap up