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Robbie Magasiva SPEAKS OUT on Loss of Pua Magasvia

March 15, 202600:58
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Like, did you think he was capable of
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taking his own life?
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>> I had no idea.
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>> No.
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>> No idea [music] at all.
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>> Oh, man. I mean, I've never spoken about
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it, but
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>> the people that really pissed me off
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with the Herald. New Zealand Herald
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really pissed me off. My bro took his
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life. How much? What? What? That's the
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worst. That's the ultimate punishment.
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>> But they kept on bringing it up and
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bringing it up and, you know, and we
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just [sighs]
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we kept quiet. The one thing about grief
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is [music] people think they have to say
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something to make it better. Now, just
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sit there.
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>> Just sit [music] there and be with that
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person. That's that's what that's what I
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would say. And let them, you know, let
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them talk. There was a lot of blame as
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well. I wasn't there for my bro. Um why
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didn't he come to me kind of thing and
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then [music] just dealing with how to
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live continue life without without him.
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you know, the possibility that, you
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know, I might do that, you know, just
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all those things. [snorts]

Podspun Insights

This episode discusses mental health, grief, and the impact of suicide, featuring a personal account from a guest who lost a brother to suicide. The conversation addresses the stigma surrounding mental health and the challenges of coping with loss.

The guest shares their feelings of anger towards media coverage, specifically mentioning the New Zealand Herald and how it affected their grieving process. They express frustration over the repeated mention of their brother's death and the lack of understanding from others about grief.

Key insights include the importance of simply being present for someone in grief, rather than trying to offer solutions or words of comfort. The guest reflects on personal feelings of guilt and blame, questioning their own role in their brother's life.

Throughout the episode, themes of isolation, the struggle to move forward, and the haunting possibility of similar thoughts are explored. The guest emphasizes the complexity of grief and the need for support.

This candid discussion sheds light on the often-taboo subject of suicide and the importance of open conversations about mental health.

Badges

This episode stands out for the following:

  • 95
    Most heartbreaking
  • 92
    Best overall
  • 90
    Most emotional
  • 90
    Best performance

Episode Highlights

  • The Pain of Loss
    A heartfelt reflection on losing a brother and the struggle to cope.
    “My bro took his life. How much? What? What? That’s the worst.”
    @ 00m 13s
    March 15, 2026
  • The Weight of Grief
    Navigating the complexities of grief and the pressure to say something meaningful.
    “People think they have to say something to make it better. Now, just sit there.”
    @ 00m 25s
    March 15, 2026

Episode Quotes

Key Moments

  • Grief's Silence00:25
  • Guilt and Reflection00:39

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