Between Two Beers Podcast
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Matthew Ridge Comes Clean on Drugs & Addiction, Working with Marc Ellis, Fatherhood & NRL Career
Matthew Ridge is a Kiwi sports and broadcasting legend who was one of NZ’s top athletes and personalities throughout the 90s and early 2000s.
In this episode we talk about his bromance with Marc Ellis and how they created TV magic, 90s rugby league, Warriors regrets, the taxi incident which shaped his outlook on life as a teenager, mental resilience, relationship breakdowns and the realities of being NZ’s biggest star for a decade.
Matthew was an open book in this one and we also talked at length about his relationship with drugs - and his reflections on many of the most difficult chapters of his life.
It was a gripping chat, full of incredible insights into one hell of a life.
0:00 Seamus and his Matthew Ridge merch
3:44 Reminicing on 90s rugby league
5:34 Developing mental resilience at an early age
10:23 Male role models
14:27 A talented teenage sportsman
19:15 The taxi incident
34:37 Matthew Ridge and Zinzan Brooke
42:47 Getting into league with Manly at 21
48:29 Matthew and Marc
55:33 Carfe
59:55 The Brink and talking addition
1:06:35 The power of storytelling
1:11:57 The controversial launch of The Brink
1:15:51 Reflecting on parenting through relationship breakdowns
1:26:03 Matthew and Jaime
1:31:54 Tell the truth
1:33:12 Reflecting on the Warriors experience
1:40:25 France v New Zealand: Present day Ridgey
1:44:38 Last words from Seamus, Steve, and Ridgey
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  • @deefat9978
    @deefat9978 43 นาทีที่ผ่านมา

    Worked at Auckland international airport in the mid 90s when Ridge played for the warriors. You were definitely an arrogant looking prick thats for sure 😂

  • @damereastukitoga6213
    @damereastukitoga6213 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    Ridgeyyyyyy ! Fucking great podcast lads!

  • @jamiebartlett6887
    @jamiebartlett6887 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    Drugs are bad...mmk

  • @dancoppins7970
    @dancoppins7970 2 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    Ridgey U legend,

  • @mcchoirboy
    @mcchoirboy 3 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    That taxi story was crazy

  • @jcwalters9758
    @jcwalters9758 3 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    Far Carl Barron looking good

  • @ja8304
    @ja8304 3 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    Great podcast. The messages are simple but very powerful and inspiring .

  • @omega43.5
    @omega43.5 3 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    A work hard, play hard life in Sydney's eastern suburbs makes this sound like an episode of play school. I was waiting for the punchline. Handy player back in the day though and played during an era when my Roosters were abysmal.

  • @billytapurau
    @billytapurau 3 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    I thought Him, Marc Ellis n Lana Cockroft all hit the Drugs badly n got a hush-hush pass ....

  • @firehorse5206
    @firehorse5206 4 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    Dunno about addiction but definitely a dic

  • @Rimraz
    @Rimraz 5 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    Incredible listen!! Big respect for Ridgey for telling his story and being so honest!!

  • @Tureismart
    @Tureismart 5 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    Didn't need the click bait title as there was so much more to the interview. I really enjoyed it 👍🏻

  • @kit-r6q
    @kit-r6q 5 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    i always thought ridgy was and upstart twat.......great interview

  • @unknownsamoan01
    @unknownsamoan01 6 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    What about the SBW story? Need the chase that up gents lol

  • @jamie-cq3ns
    @jamie-cq3ns 6 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    What makes him so special? Absolutely nothing. Most of nz are druggies, especially maoris.

  • @agentc1823
    @agentc1823 6 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    This is gold. So humblin to see ridgey say ftpolice and have a good yarn about his upbringing and sports career

  • @truebolt
    @truebolt 7 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    That was a goodie .. Shot Ridge… he was just straight the fk up lol

  • @maori_brotha
    @maori_brotha 8 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    Wow! Amazing truth telling. Great pod. Kia kaha Ridgey. You got this.

  • @thomasr246
    @thomasr246 8 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    Where is the Beers?

  • @zeezane
    @zeezane 9 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    Always been a huge fan of Ridgey! An absolute Legend of a Man!!

  • @karlosanderson791
    @karlosanderson791 10 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    Awesome podcast with Matthew, a new respect for him.

  • @nickh3720
    @nickh3720 10 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    Wow he still talks n acts like a crack head... hopes he's actually off it!

  • @neutonlambert8357
    @neutonlambert8357 10 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    Love Ridgey as an All Black and later in the NRL. I wonder how many other celebs/sports stars are meth heads? Hope he's doin better

  • @corkybucek3538
    @corkybucek3538 10 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    Shout out to the hosts.....Gentleman!!!!.Thanks for the memories playing for Manly during such a wonderful era. They would not have been anywhere near as successful without your toughness and determination. You were a true competitor and winner, who had to win at all costs. Will always be my second fav Manly player of all time. Bless you RIdgey!!!

    • @omega43.5
      @omega43.5 4 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

      So who's #1? John Hopoate or Aaron Woods?

    • @corkybucek3538
      @corkybucek3538 2 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

      @@omega43.5 Pfft...please the Mule David Hosking of course.

    • @omega43.5
      @omega43.5 40 นาทีที่ผ่านมา

      @@corkybucek3538 haha i was going to say him actually. funny that. i'm sure it was either cliffy lyons, mick o'connor or perhaps Ian Roberts or Mark Carroll. I reckon it's Tooves though. Surely not DCE. Quick edit...maybe beaver menzies. Unless we're going back to Bobby Fulton days...

    • @corkybucek3538
      @corkybucek3538 32 นาทีที่ผ่านมา

      please dont contaminate this post using foul language (DCE)......Any true Manly fan's (well the old and cranky ones) fav can only be Cliffy....daylight to second.

  • @MrUHTiger
    @MrUHTiger 13 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    Good episode Lads deep convos like his drug addiction I would have never ever thought he was on Drugs I always thought Macca was 😂😂 only because he was a Scarfie. He speaks truth on the price of healthy food

  • @crescentwing568
    @crescentwing568 14 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    Most Honest Podcast I've seen in Years absolute Legend Ridgey I was in Auckland when him and Mark were at their prime Both absolute Legends and a absolute Story to tell....

  • @unknownsamoan01
    @unknownsamoan01 15 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    Gentleman.. seriously.. one of the most sincere podcasts I’ve ever watched. Great hosting! And Mr Ridge.. thank you for sharing brother. As a Manly fan from the 80’s is an extra bonus! God bless you all 👌🏾❤️❤️🌴👊🏾🙏🏾

    • @unknownsamoan01
      @unknownsamoan01 6 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

      And a new subscriber 👊🏾🌴

  • @4forty6six
    @4forty6six 15 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    These blokes running this podcast are top shelf 👌

  • @The46degreesouth
    @The46degreesouth 15 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    This was amazing, but how did they drop the Sonny Bill story he was going to tell! But seriously best pod ive heard in years

  • @deathisaprimitiveconcept
    @deathisaprimitiveconcept 16 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    Absolute legend. Recently watched the Manly doco, was amazed by how 'himself' he already was at such a young age, and how on to it he was... at that age I didn't know my arse from my elbow.

  • @HK-mj8wl
    @HK-mj8wl 16 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    Ridgey is a top man! Took himself to the depths and managed to bring himself back. Wish you well Ridgey💯

  • @jasonthompson5324
    @jasonthompson5324 17 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    One of my favourite goal kickers ever and great player to

  • @elsieselby5841
    @elsieselby5841 18 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    That's fantastic!

  • @amarooT6564
    @amarooT6564 19 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    Great stories really enjoyed matthews interview.

  • @fragglerock5696
    @fragglerock5696 19 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    Spot on with the weather.. Sun makes a huge difference. I notice thr change in mood with everyone in winter here in NZ

  • @CJH94
    @CJH94 20 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    I forgot who his daughter was. I was thinking how the fuck would his daughter get him kicked out of clubs with no restraining order? Then when I looked them up I was like “fucken Jamie ridge” forgot she was famous for fashion and shit too.

  • @Mana_vibes
    @Mana_vibes วันที่ผ่านมา

    Most genuine guy from bk n da day

  • @maximus15gsp16
    @maximus15gsp16 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Legend Marc Ellis - man of much wisdom 🙏🏽❤️

  • @tipenemason8421
    @tipenemason8421 วันที่ผ่านมา

    It's been an eye opener listening to Ridgey's story. The general public had no idea he had been set up by dodgy cops and a gas lighting cab driver.... he's absolutely right too, you haven't lived until you've had a broken heart, lol.

  • @kiboshkooks
    @kiboshkooks วันที่ผ่านมา

    Standard cops right there bang on alot good just as many bad

  • @jonathanflavell465
    @jonathanflavell465 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Wow one of the best guest pod casts I have heard. Respect to the man for being so honest and true to his word

  • @NZ-outdoors
    @NZ-outdoors วันที่ผ่านมา

    Best kiwi podcast interview I've watched hands down

  • @waise28
    @waise28 วันที่ผ่านมา

    What happened to the Sonny bill Williams story he said he will tell

  • @kanefowler434
    @kanefowler434 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Nz are shocking still to this day

  • @allanrmarshall7316
    @allanrmarshall7316 วันที่ผ่านมา

    A lettuce not shredded

  • @rwilliams_nz
    @rwilliams_nz วันที่ผ่านมา

    👌

  • @npd6225
    @npd6225 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Faaarrrrrk! Calling out Stacey Jones 😮😂