{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/637edd2f571c7c0011b83a32/693f54e12bda36b353121cb1?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"NZ’s Most Controversial Influencer - Steven Setu on Masculinity and Freedom of Speech","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/637edd2f571c7c0011b83a32/1765925498249-d083becf-8dcd-4d37-bdc6-9075defedd28.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Steven Setu is one of the most polarizing voices in New Zealand social media: part comedian, part shock-jock, part internet troll. Love him or hate him, Steven Setu gets clicks and people watch...and watch...and watch!</p><p><br></p><p>In this brutally honest conversation, Steven opens up in ways he never has before.</p><p>Between the hot takes, the outrageous claims and the controversy, we meet the little boy from West Auckland who grew up without a father, was bullied, struggled with weight and identity, and built an exterior as thick as concrete.</p><p><br></p><p>But we also see the softness that sits just beneath the surface, especially when he speaks about his mother, his family, and his desire to “never give up.”</p><p>Across nearly two hours, Steven and I discuss masculinity, mental health, cancel culture, freedom of speech, bullying, body image, resilience and much much more.</p><p><br></p><p>As always with these conversations- the goal remains the same- to get a greater understanding of a person, their actions and their thought processes through non- judgmental long form conversation.</p><p><br></p><p>This is Steven Setu:&nbsp;unfiltered, challenged, and closer than ever before.</p><p>&nbsp;</p>","author_name":"Dom Harvey"}