The Hype Files
IFBB - unfiltered. I'm your host, Shannon - and I am here to bring you the stories, the moments, and the truth behind the athletes shaping the sport. Being an IFBB bikini competitor myself, let's dive into the highs, lows, backstage reality, and the future of bodybuilding in NZ. Expect athlete interviews, live show coverage, and a growing look behind the lens as the sport evolves. Big shifts are coming in 2026… watch this space.
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Episodes
Monday Nov 20, 2023
Monday Nov 20, 2023
Welcome back to the Team Empire Podcast 🎙 thanks for tuning in! Today we have our second episode with Team Empire's first timer Wellness Athlete in the NZIFBB 2023 season! We're chatting about the season, what Bekah enjoyed/disliked, judges feedback, posing, reverse dieting and soooo much more!!
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Sunday Nov 05, 2023
Sunday Nov 05, 2023
A real, raw and honest episode about my first ever season competing in IFBB - Bikini Division. We go through a Q & A from my Instagram as well as a general wrap up of my season.AAAAAND - a sneaky announcement...
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Thursday Nov 02, 2023
Thursday Nov 02, 2023
Welcome back to the Team Empire Podcast 🎙 thanks for tuning in! Today we have our THIRD episode with IFBB Bikini Pro & Prep/Posing Coaching Rhiannon Morgan! We're chatting about the season, current presentation/posing of our athletes, dealing with post-show blues, reverse dieting and so much more!!
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Saturday Oct 28, 2023
Saturday Oct 28, 2023
Welcome back to the Team Empire Podcast 🎙 thanks for tuning int! Today is NZIFBB Wrap Up + Review of the first ever Moes Muscles Show.
With guest: Frank Carroll
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Register to enter an NZIFBB Show this 2023 season:https://nzifbb.co.nz/product/nzifbb-1...
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Wednesday Oct 25, 2023
Wednesday Oct 25, 2023
Welcome back to the Team Empire Podcast 🎙 today we have an exciting episode with IFBB Pro League Judge, Chris Bold. If you have any interest in IFBB here in NZ, you'll likely know who Chris Bold is! This episode was a great opportunity to see what Chris thought of the season we've just wrapped up for 2023 and also pick his brain on tips for athletes, structure of shows, his thoughts on our pro card winners and literally everything in between! Thank you for your time Chris, this was a very insightful episode and I appreciate it so much.
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Thursday Oct 19, 2023
Thursday Oct 19, 2023
Welcome back to the Team Empire Podcast 🎙 thanks for tuning int! Today is NZIFBB Wrap Up + Review of the Natural Nationals AND the Nationals.
With guest: Frank Carroll
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Register to enter an NZIFBB Show this 2023 season:https://nzifbb.co.nz/product/nzifbb-1...
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Sunday Oct 08, 2023
Sunday Oct 08, 2023
Welcome back to the Team Empire Podcast 🎙 this is the first solo podcast episode with your host Shannon Porter. Chatting about my first timer NZIFBB Bikini experience at the Waikato Regional Champs 2023. I give a very honest review on the show, my physique, my bikini, etc and answer a whole bunch of questions from you all - about PED's, my mental health, first timer tips, what it was like competing for the first time with my first athlete I've coached to the stage, etc. Thank you so much for tuning in! I was very nervous to post this episode but I appreciate your support and love so far with my journey. Very grateful for this community ♡
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Register to enter an NZIFBB Show this 2023 season:https://nzifbb.co.nz/product/nzifbb-1...
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Wednesday Oct 04, 2023
Wednesday Oct 04, 2023
Welcome back to the Team Empire Podcast 🎙 thanks for tuning int! Today is NZIFBB Wrap Up + Review of the Waikato Champs regional show. With guest: Frank Carroll Please give us a LIKE and hit SUBSCRIBE to support the pod - TY! Follow us on IG: @teamempirepodcast Follow NZIFBB on IG: @nzifbb Follow Shannon: @shannonnporter Follow Frank: @frankcarroll Buy your tickets for the NZIFBB Shows this 2023 season: https://nzifbb.co.nz/tickets/ Register to enter an NZIFBB Show this 2023 season: https://nzifbb.co.nz/product/nzifbb-1... #SupportYourSport Thank you for watching!
Friday Sep 15, 2023
Friday Sep 15, 2023
Welcome back to the Team Empire Podcast 🎙 thanks for tuning int! Today I have another big guest - he shouldn't need any introduction... but either way, it's Shane Hunter!! This man is a boss in every sense of the word - he owns Nutrition Systems NZ (linked below), organises and runs the Tournament of Champs NZIFBB Palmerston North Regional Show (see our video on YouTube posted last month!), a Pro Athlete in two federations and has built his success from the ground up! Above ALL ELSE - Shane is a family man who ensures he's the best father and husband to his Whanau. Because of all of the above - he's become an incredible role model for so many men, athletes and people in general throughout Aotearoa and beyond! This one will be a great listen as we dive into ALL of these topics and how Shane gets it done 👏🏼 Please give us a LIKE and hit SUBSCRIBE to support the pod - TY! Follow us on IG: @teamempirepodcast Follow NZIFBB on IG: @nzifbb Follow Shannon: @shannonnporter Follow Shane: @nsnz_boss Follow Nutrition Systems: @nutritionsystems_nz Follow TOC: @ns_tournamentofchampions Nutrition Systems Website: https://www.nutritionsystems.co.nz/ Buy your tickets for the NZIFBB Shows this 2023 season: https://nzifbb.co.nz/tickets/ Register to enter an NZIFBB Show this 2023 season: https://nzifbb.co.nz/product/nzifbb-1... #SupportYourSport Thank you for watching!
Wednesday Sep 13, 2023
Wednesday Sep 13, 2023
Welcome back to the Team Empire Podcast 🎙 thanks for tuning int! Today is NZIFBB Wrap Up + Review of the Wellington Champs regional show. With guest: Frank Carroll Please give us a LIKE and hit SUBSCRIBE to support the pod - TY! Follow us on IG: @teamempirepodcast Follow NZIFBB on IG: @nzifbb Follow Shannon: @shannonnporter Follow Frank: @frankcarroll Buy your tickets for the NZIFBB Shows this 2023 season: https://nzifbb.co.nz/tickets/ Register to enter an NZIFBB Show this 2023 season: https://nzifbb.co.nz/product/nzifbb-1... #SupportYourSport Thank you for watching!