3 Wise Cousins
by Reeni, Aki & DionSeason 1

"BREAKING BADLY."
This week, Dion, Aki and Reeni are back around the virtual table, and as usual, someone has brought unsolicited opinions, questionable takes, and absolutely no evidence to support them. First up, we’re getting stuck into Breaking Badly on Netflix and having a good old kōrero about Ray Gunn. Was it actually good? Was it choice? Or did we all just pretend to understand what was happening because nobody wanted to be the first one to say, “Umm… what the hell is going on?” Expect hot takes, cold takes, and takes that should probably stay in the carpark. Then we’re jumping in the time machine — which is really just our memories and a few embarrassing childhood stories — to celebrate Father’s Day. We’re talking dads, uncles, koro, the legends who raised us, the life lessons they gave us, and those classic dad moments where “I’m not angry” somehow sounds significantly more terrifying than actual yelling. And then we put the jokes aside for an important kaupapa: Suicide Prevention Week. Checking in on our people, listening, showing up, and making sure our mates and whānau know they don’t have to carry the heavy stuff by themselves. Sometimes “You good?” is more powerful than we realise. So pull up a chair, grab a cuppa, tell your cousin to stop talking over everyone, and settle in. Join the fam cuz: https://beacons.ai/3wc IG: https://www.instagram.com/_3wisecousins/ AKI: https://www.instagram.com/_akiariki/ DION: https://www.instagram.com/dionapirana/ REENI: https://www.instagram.com/reenitouli_/
"DO NOT REACT!"
Big ambitions. Big opinions. Questionable self-awareness. Dion, Aki and Reeni sit down to talk about ambition, happiness, mentors and… their own toxic traits. So basically, a completely normal conversation that definitely won’t expose anyone. Aki kicks things off with the existential crisis: are we actually happy, or are we just convincing ourselves that being busy and ambitious is a personality? And while we’re chasing our goals, what’s the one toxic trait we each have that probably needs to be dealt with? Then Dion asks the question that could ruin a few professional relationships: Have you ever been pissed off by your mentor or someone higher than you? Because sometimes “I respect you” and “you are really annoying me right now” can apparently exist at the same time. And just when things get too deep, Reeni brings us back down to earth by celebrating the milestones we’ve hit this year — before making all three of us announce what we’re chasing before the year ends. Join the fam cuz: https://beacons.ai/3wc IG: https://www.instagram.com/_3wisecousins/ AKI: https://www.instagram.com/_akiariki/ DION: https://www.instagram.com/dionapirana/ REENI: https://www.instagram.com/reenitouli_/"THE ORDERS ARE UBERED!"
We have never seen the moment where our very own Dion is dumbfounded. Watch as Reeni attempts to share her story of a night out and note when the confidence started to really shine... Hence the inspiration of the title... THE ORDERS ARE UBERED! For us reaching 6 months in we have gone through a lot, and Aki reaffirms that, opening the floor in a way that reminds us of how we started, asking: who dictacts how Pasifika you are? Think about it amongst everything else discussed today and sound off in the comments!! Also lowkey - today is Aki's birthday hehe Join the fam cuz: https://beacons.ai/3wc IG: https://www.instagram.com/_3wisecousins/ AKI: https://www.instagram.com/_akiariki/ DION: https://www.instagram.com/dionapirana/ REENI: https://www.instagram.com/reenitouli_/4 GOSSIPING AUNTIES!
Featuring a first guest on the pod, Dion's own Mama Creed joins the hot takes of the season. Even though the 3WC know to be on the best behaviour, we all know that Auntie's bring the hottest takes and the tea (both figuratively and literally) is piping hot! Join us as we touch base on what's been happening over the last few weeks and calibrate for the rest of the week coming! Join the fam cuz: https://beacons.ai/3wc IG: https://www.instagram.com/_3wisecousins/ AKI: https://www.instagram.com/_akiariki/ DION: https://www.instagram.com/dionapirana/ REENI: https://www.instagram.com/reenitouli_/"RESPECTFULLY. NO."
Learning a new language can be difficult. But one word that kids love to say has more weight that the 3WC have been relearning. NO. Tune into what could possibly be the most healing episode yet. Learning how we protect our peace, what sacrifices we make in order to achieve greatness and also tune into the end to join in on some affirmation practices. Join the fam cuz: https://beacons.ai/3wc IG: https://www.instagram.com/_3wisecousins/ AKI: https://www.instagram.com/_akiariki/ DION: https://www.instagram.com/dionapirana/ REENI: https://www.instagram.com/reenitouli_/WHITE GIRL WASTED
When the 3WC hears those four words "I love this song", you know that their eyes are already at the back of their skulls. Out of all three, Aki is not having it and questions whether or not woke culture is a scam and wonders whether we should be focusing on something greater than just manifesting.., What are your thoughts, do you think we should recreate the democracy manifest? Or is it time that we create a our own paths. Find out what the 3WC thinks in EP21~ Join the fam cuz: https://beacons.ai/3wc IG: https://www.instagram.com/_3wisecousins/ AKI: https://www.instagram.com/_akiariki/ DION: https://www.instagram.com/dionapirana/ REENI: https://www.instagram.com/reenitouli_/HARDEN UP BRO!
Already reaching the half way point, the 3WC reflect on what has happened in their lives and found what healing means to them. But as we know, as we get older there's always one cousin who thinks that they're above the rest, which one has the strongest opinions on the young folk? Find out in ep20 - HARDEN UP BRO! Join the fam cuz: https://beacons.ai/3wc IG: https://www.instagram.com/_3wisecousins/ AKI: https://www.instagram.com/_akiariki/ DION: https://www.instagram.com/dionapirana/ REENI: https://www.instagram.com/reenitouli_/THE GAVEL IS BACK! We need a name though so let us know in the comments what we should name the gavel. But you also know what that means - we got more laundry to air out and out of all of us, Reeni is going in for the kill!! Find out why in this episode of 3WC! Join the fam cuz: https://beacons.ai/3wc IG: https://www.instagram.com/_3wisecousins/ AKI: https://www.instagram.com/_akiariki/ DION: https://www.instagram.com/dionapirana/ REENI: https://www.instagram.com/reenitouli_/ ORDER IN THE COURT!
You already know that these three are back with stronger opinions than ever! With the courtroom in session, the three unload rounds on rounds of hot takes for YOU - the jury to decide, who's right and who's wrong. These are their stories - DUN DUN! Join the fam cuz: https://beacons.ai/3wc IG: https://www.instagram.com/_3wisecousins/ AKI: https://www.instagram.com/_akiariki/ DION: https://www.instagram.com/dionapirana/ REENI: https://www.instagram.com/reenitouli_/"WE BACK FAM!'
Call the 3WC MR WORLD WIDE, because the gang talks about their most recent escapades in Sydney and Canberra, supporting Dion in repping Wan Squad (PNG) in IDL 2026! The vibes were immaculate, with Reeni losing her voice and Aki finding his groove again, so you know we had to dedicate this episode to our trip! WE BACK BABY! Join the fam cuz: https://beacons.ai/3wc IG: https://www.instagram.com/_3wisecousins/ AKI: https://www.instagram.com/_akiariki/ DION: https://www.instagram.com/dionapirana/ REENI: https://www.instagram.com/reenitouli_/