Rugby League star Marcelo Montoya is a clean freak who makes sure everything in his life is ”just so”. His wife Tayla thrives on annoying her husband with her form of hilarious disorder, constantly keeping him on his toes. Once they start talking, the conversation could end up anywhere. Join in as The Montoya’s lift the curtain on the life and relationship of Aussie imports assimilating into New Zealand as a newly married couple. Think Keeping Up with the Kardashians crossed with Modern Family and tune in for the podcast you never knew you needed. Follow: @themontoyaspodcast on TikTok and Instagram About The Hosts: Tayla Montoya is an ex-cheerleader with her roots from a large Italian Australian family, with all the passion and fire that comes with that. Most importantly, she is like that friend at the BBQ that is constantly surprising the group with a new questionable take, internet-based obsession or just something to annoy her husband. Marcelo Montoya is a Fijian Australian professional rugby league player and brings insight into what it actually means to be a professional sportsman. He is a little bit bogan, and a whole lot of a perfectionist. He strives for everything in his life to be centered and deliberate so he can perform at the highest level, while contending with his wife’s need to try and throw him off balance.
What this show covers
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What listeners will find here
Live crowd, divorce FAQs, and the wildest ways people use ChatGPT
This episode jumps from a public Instagram divorce announcement to sticker shock over a new iPhone setup, then dives into the most chaotic uses of ChatGPT. Tayla and Marcelo bring a live-audience energy to stories about relationships, money, and AI pushing into very personal territory.
Josh Papali’i opens up on retirement, fatherhood, and getting roasted by his son
Josh Papali’i joins the Montoyas after retiring from the Canberra Raiders, explaining what pushed him to step away after 342 games and the toll the sport took on his body. The episode also veers into candid dad talk and a funny family pile-on when Noah starts exposing Marcelo.
A lost wallet, an $800 scare, and a very stubborn bottle lid
Marcelo loses his wallet after leaving it on top of the car, and someone quickly tries to spend $800 on Amazon gift cards. The episode turns that stressful mishap into a lively back-and-forth, with Tayla furious, Marcelo oddly calm, and a side debate about his habit of tightening every lid too much.
Free coffees, a parking fine, and a playground showdown
A cheap coffee win turns into a pricey parking argument when Marcelo comes home with two freebies and a fine to match. The episode also heads to the playground for Tayla’s clash with a bossy five-year-old, before diving into the laziest things people do.
A near-disaster with the dogs, a new office life, and the GTA 6 cheating debate
This episode follows the Montoyas from Marcelo’s final Bulldogs awards night into the chaos of everyday family life. Tayla recounts a frightening road incident involving Louis and Ralph, while the pair also weigh in on whether GTA 6’s reported “girlfriend mode” crosses a relationship line.
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