The Montoyas
Rugby League star Marcelo Montoya and his wife Tayla lift the curtain on their life as Aussie imports assimilating into New Zealand as a newly married couple. Marcelo is a clean freak perfectionist, while Tayla thrives on hilarious disorder. Their conversations can end up anywhere, blending the dynamics of Keeping Up with the Kardashians and Modern Family.
Episodes
Chat GPT Exposes Tayla
*Join our Patreon* Sign up for a bonus episode each week and more, exclusive to paid subscribers. Plus massive news for Patreon subscribers, listen out in this weeks Patreon episode, you now have access to our hotline to leave us a message! Marcelo has never been shy about his dislike of Tayla being glued to her phone, and this week he finally gets some answers. After discovering most of her scree
We've Been Scammed
Thank you to everyone who has joined our Patreon, we’ve just hit a massive milestone of 1,000 subscribers!! In today’s episode the Montoyas are drawing out three lucky “ass leakers” who will get to sit in on a recording soon, well…when we can finally nail down Marcelo's schedule. The Montoyas are truly grateful for every “multi tasker” and “ass leaker” who supports the show! We have big plans
Up The Blues
*Join our Patreon* Sign up for a bonus episode each week and more, exclusive to paid subscribers. Plus massive news for Patreon subscribers, listen out in this weeks Patreon episode, you now have access to our hotline to leave us a message! Plus if you hang around to the end if we have a special announcement for once we hit 1k followersMarcelo shares who he’s supporting in the State of Origin, the
Childhood Trauma with Luke Lombardi
*Join our Patreon* Sign up for a bonus episode each week and more, exclusive to paid subscribers. Plus massive news for Patreon subscribers, listen out in this weeks Patreon episode, you now have access to our hotline to leave us a message!The Montoyas welcome their third guest to the show, Tayla’s brother, Luke Lombardi! Luke has been trying to score this slot for months, he was upset Sue got inv
The Nose Job Verdict
*Join our Patreon* Sign up for a bonus episode each week and more, exclusive to paid subscribers. Plus massive news for Patreon subscribers, listen out in this weeks Patreon episode, you now have access to our hotline to leave us a message!The Montoyas take a trip to the pricy Syndry suburb of Double Bay for a very important consultation. Tayla’s nose job. They quickly feel out priced when they no
Undies For Mothers Day
*Join our Patreon* Sign up for a bonus episode each week and more, exclusive to paid subscribers. Plus massive news for Patreon subscribers, listen out in this weeks Patreon episode, you now have access to our hotline to leave us a message!Both Tayla and Marcelo’s mum, Litiana, have been using Dr Instagram for their health advice. They were both influenced to take turmeric for its health benefits,
Migraines, Sleepovers & A Haunted House
*Join our Patreon* Sign up for a bonus episode each week and more, exclusive to paid subscribers. Plus massive news for Patreon subscribers, listen out in this weeks Patreon episode, you now have access to our hotline to leave us a message!Tayla has been struggling with migraines lately, she’s seen the doctor three times and even went to a therapist. With no relief in sight, Marcelo's mum Lita
Marcelo Lost His Wedding Ring
*Join our Patreon*Sign up for a bonus episode each week and more, exclusive to paid subscribers. Plus massive news for Patreon subscribers listen out in this weeks episode you've now got access to your own hotline to leave messages to the guys.Marcelo has something to confess this week...after multiple close calls he's finally gone and done it, he lost his wedding ring!! The Montoya's
Nose Jobs For Everyone Featuring Susan Lombardi
The Montoyas welcome their second guest… You’ve been asking for her and she's finally here, it’s Tayla’s mum, Susan Lombardi! She came prepared and is ready to settle things once and for all, you don’t want to miss this. Tayla finally steals a moment to scroll social media uninterrupted by the twins, in the one room of the house where closing the door should be a given, you guessed it, the toi
The Defamation of Tayla Montoya
*Join our Patreon* Sign up for a bonus episode each week and more, exclusive to paid subscribers.Marcelo's mum Litiana joins the Lombardi family for Easter and has a front row seat to Tayla’s Nonno sharing his expert injury analysis of the NRL easter game. Out with the Pannatonne, a new Italian fruit bread is in town, have you tried the easter specialty Colomba?Tayla overhears Marcelo ordering
The Race We've All Been Waiting For
*Join our Pateron*Sign up for a bonus episode each week and more, exclusive to paid subscribers.The time has finally come. In an amazing feat of endurance and athleticism, Tayla has…drum roll please…completed her bronco! We know you’ve been dying to know her final time, check out the full video on our YouTube this Friday.Tayla and her mum Sue take the twins for a follow up pediatrician appointment
Is Tayla A Karen? Featuring Albert Montoya
*Join our Patreon* Sign up for a bonus episode each week and more, exclusive to paid subscribers. link here:https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheMontoyasPodcastTayla tries hypnotherapy for the first time in the hopes of understanding some of her fight or flight feelings and habits after having the twins. Marcelo responds to this vulnerable confession by attacking the use of postpartum as an excuse! Not w
MAFS, Mormons & Mum Rage
**Join our Patreon** Sign up for a bonus episode each week and more, exclusive to paid subscribers. link here: https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheMontoyasPodcastMarcelo has dinner at Tayla’s grandparents house without her, out of politeness he watches MAFS. The grandparents have lots of opinions, Marcelo hates it obviously, but also claims “I don’t care”.Tayla has yet another parking altercation, the a
Men Vs The Kardashian Curse
*Important announcement* We’re launching PATREON!! Sign up for a bonus episode each week and more, exclusive for less than a coffee a week! https://patreon.com/TheMontoyasPodcast?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLinkThe Montoyas are back home in Australia, tune in for more stories from their trip to Las Vegas.Marcelo was pantsed
Viva Las Vegas
Tune in for a special episode direct from Las Vegas! The twins didn’t handle the international flight very well… it’s a full circle moment for Tayla catching the side eye from fellow passengers.Marcelo struggles without his green tea! Casinos everywhere but not a kettle in sight. The cost of food in Vegas hits home, who can afford to eat three times a day here?! Tayla, her parents and the twins ar
Confessions of a Fraudulent WAG: Fake Bags & No Diapers
Tayla’s invited wedding dress shopping with a friend, the twins tag along for the girls day out. A couple of issues arise, mostly all Tayla’s fault if we’re being honest. Tune in for a scene straight out of the movie Bridesmaids! The Montoyas imagine an alternate universe where a freshly divorced Tayla joins Married at First Sight. Marcelo takes the opportunity to launch his own podcast, the main
Our Neighbours Are Growing WHAT!? + The Olive Oil Diet Chaos
Marcelo’s aunty is visiting from Fiji, together with his mum Litiana, they have been experimenting with a health trend, daily shots of olive oil. While baby sitting the twins, an unintended consequence is the Montoyas downstairs toilet rule is broken! Tayla’s mum Sue is obsessed the influx of electric bikes in her neighbourhood, she thinks they are dangerous, that the kids ride them too fast and t
Badly Behaved Men
Valentine’s Day is coming up, sounds like perfect timing for a marital confrontation…Tayla wants to know why Marcelo won’t celebrate the day anymore?!Marcelo shares something that really disgusted him this week, he discovered Tayla doesn’t wear socks to the gym. All through her hate of sockettes, which surprisingly Marcelo is a huge fan of.Tayla shares a video she received from a beautiful listene
48 Hours Of Silence
Tayla had the day from hell, that just kept getting worse! Luckily along came her knight in shining armour, Marcelo… who are we kidding he was one of the culprits! Later this Lombardis and Tayla and heading to Vegas for the NRL opening weekend. The family dogs, Ralphie and Louie will be looked after by dog sitters, but after hearing the bizarre list instructions there’s doubt i
New Year Same Old Montoyas
Welcome back, it’s the first episode of 2026! The Montoyas reflect on last year as podcasters, good vibes and good advice only for 2026. The twins have developed a new habit of hair pulling, the Montoyas parenting response might surprise you… Marcello makes a bad first impression at the new podcast studio, that poor cleaning lady… we promise not every episode will have a
Briefs V Trunks
It’s the last episode of 2025! Tayla & Marcelo finally have a date night, two red wines Marcelo comes out to play! Undies vs trunks enters the chat, Tayla’s mum Sue makes a bold claim regarding Marcelo’s choice. Christmas gift giving can be hit and miss, have you been picking up the right hints?!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
I'm entering my bronco era
After last weeks uproar over the panettone for Christmas we've found the perfect solution.Tayla annoucnes her aspirations of becoming a professional athlete and shares how she'll prove it to the world And a simple test quickly proves men don't listen as Marcelo fails miserbly.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
No More Panettone
As Marcelo enters preason for the 2026 season Tayla makes a huge announcement that he's not the only one and throws down a challenge that she's going to regret immediately. Marcelo expresses his hate for a classic Italian food at christmas as he finally lets everyone know how he really feels and a fan favourite returns this week to end the show as Tayla brings back her "quote of the week".See omny
Pure Twins, Impure Uncles
What happens when Fijians and Italians collide for a first birthday? You get a traditional kava ceremony, cannolis, Godfather impersonations, and one uncle starting his beer-fueled antics at midday to a soundtrack of R-rated hits. Tayla “stretches the truth” about a so-called homemade dish that’s really just a packet shoved in the oven, and Marcelo heads back to pre-season — which, as she happily
Speaking About Earwax
How long can Tayla use her postpartum as an excuse for unrelated things? Another year apparently! With the twins first birthday just around the corner, Tayla and Marcelo reflect on their first year of being parents. Keeping with the heartfelt theme, the Montoyas answer a listener question about marriage and Marcelo shares how we knew Tayla was the one!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inform
Ok, Name One Song That Isn't Wonderwall
The NRL offseason is in full swing, Marcelo has officially entered his gardening era. Kendryx, the Montoyas god son, has his podcast debut and struggles to explain the latest in Gen Z slang. Tayla forces Marcelo to take an impromptu relationship compatibility test, luckily for everyone involved he just passes!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Bula Vinaka Gastro
The Montoyas attend a wedding in beautiful Fiji! Unfortunately Tayla gets food poisoning bad and ends up in multiple compromising situations. Marcelo brings up a moment from the twins birth story that Tayla would rather keep private. But really it happens to everyone! Tayla’s new job has some interesting perks, if anyone looking for an enlargement provider, hit her up!See omnystudio.com/listener f
My Wife Said NO
Tayla recounts a traumatic childhood experience that resulted in a life long fear… of spiders. Tayla’s brother has his podcast debut! Luke uses this 30 seconds of fame to leverage how Marcelo could increase his real estate earnings. Tayla’s Nona accidentally sends multiple voice notes to the family, but refuses to believe it’s her, a new Lombardi conspiracy is born!See omnystudio.com/listener for
Arguing Abroad: The Silent Treatment Edition
The Montoyas celebrate their wedding anniversary in Queenstown, the temperature was frosty and not from the weather. Marcelo joins in on Tayla’s latest TV obsession, instead of revelling plot twists she uses creative licence liberally. Tayla looks worse for wear at the airport, Marcelo is to blame!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
I'll ring the divorce lawyer now
The “real” Italians are heading home, but not before Marcelo gets to experience photo inception. Tayla calls out the double standards for nights out, how many FaceTimes is too many? Marcello thinks the world revolves around him, but seriously, a certain company should know better.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Grand Final at The Montoyas
Marcelos mum Litiana gives questionable home remedy advice, red onion and banana leaves anyone? Tayla shares a childhood aspiration about business class lounges… to work in one and get to eat the leftover food! The twins are about to go embark on their flight, place your beats now for who’s going to crack first; the girls or Tayla?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Just Come Home
Marcelo gets booked for a manzilian wax. His mum Litiana falls victim to a pyramid scheme, lime water anyone? And Tayla battles a Facebook marketplace buyer with unrealistic expectations.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
I'm calling the cops
Horror movies are for adrenaline junkies, Tayla wrote her thesis on it back way back when. It’s safe to say she’s a junky while Marcelo is anything but.Marcelo’s mum Litiana baby sits the twins for the first time and someone goes missing! Finally don’t ask Tayla where the scissors are, she has no idea.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Bonus Episode - The Fletch and Hindy Recap
Lucky you... here's a bonus behind the scences episode to hear what really went on when Tayla and Marcelo made a appearance on The Late Show with Matty Johns on Thursday night.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What's a Swiftie?
Tayla is involved in a road rage incident where her true colours shine. Marcelo rates your dirty habits, his opinion won’t surprise you. With Father’s Day coming up, we learn the different expectations between parents. Tayla’s nonna Lucia, makes a cameo and we share a very special announcement.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
I'm just disappointed!!!
Tayla hears an outrageous life story from a stranger, while Marcelo is praised for just being a dad.Bra hygiene is discussed, leaving Marcelo disgusted. Tayla shares the connection between household cleaning and the chance of intimacy, luckily there’s one clean freak in this marriage.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Cut or Uncut?
Marcelo’s injury has been misrepresented in the media this week, his club doctor and mum finally set the record straight. Tayla shares tips for surviving first time parenthood and tips for keeping a marriage. Chat GPT gives Marcelo the ick and while Tayla has run out of free therapy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Bring A Chicken Home
Tayla and Marcelo have their first TV appearance together on the Matty John’s show, leaving some viewers questioning Tayla’s authenticity?! Marriage advice from 1913 stirs a few open wounds, and twins Tiana & Milan are subjected to an outrageous claim by their great nonno.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mamacita
IYKYK. Tayla finally goes to the doctor, the diagnosis is a joke. Marcelo invents a new love language and Tayla moves heaven and earth for a night out without the twins.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The birds and the bees
Marcelo gets quizzed on the latest TikTok lingo, it’s giving boomer vibes. We learn more about the move home to Sydney. Marcelo’s mum is a victim of island time, and surprise item is discovered by a minor.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The dangers of 1 ply toilet paper
Marcelos is recovering from neck surgery, giving man flu a run for its money. Tayla is exposed again for being a cheapskate, carrying on the Lombardi family legacy. Unfortunately a few front and back bums were harmed in the process.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We joined a cult...
This week it starts hot and heavy as Marcelo is disgusted by the way Tayla does the twins laundry, then Tayla shares a mathematical problem she's faced recently, and she might not be the only one here. Then the guys uncover that they'd joined a cult that many couples have entered unknowingly before ending up hearing the difference between men and women on a night out.See omnystudio.com/listener fo
The dining table that nearly ended a marriage
This week Marc and Tayla relive the time they spent moving back into the in-laws' house for an extended period during the twins birth and share their learnings from the experience and there's a few, then we get to hear how MAFs was a huge hit in the Lombardi household before finally wrapping up with let's call it the furniture store fight.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hey....WE'RE BACK!
We're finally back after a long hiatus so to make up for lost time Tayla and Marcelo go over the differences between NZ and Australia now they're back in Sydney (the answers may surprise or offend you). Tayla asks Marcelo if he's noticed some cosmetic work she's had which end in fireworks before finally going over Marcelo's love of social media as he learns about people making day in the life vide
The twins are here & yes they're Girls!
This week Marc and Tayla share all on there journey to Australia and moving in with their parents, then we get to hear everything and I mean everything that went on in the birthing room and the lead up and finally finish with the announcement that the twins are definitely girls sorry Marcelo's mum you may of been wrong here. About The Hosts: Tayla Montoya is an ex-cheerleader, and current radio pr
The cameras always watching! And are NZ pies really Better?
Macelos starts of the show asking if Tayla will be a scrapbook mother for the twins, then Tayla spends the weekend with her parents and the security cameras are there so we can hear how it all went down and Tayla give's her honest opinions of the famous Kiwi mince and cheese pie and lets just say it's honest maybe too honest. About The Hosts: Tayla Montoya is an ex-cheerleader, and current radio p
A Funeral Photoshoot? And does size matter... with Prawns
Tayla has a bone to pick with Marcelo as a debate on the size of prawns starts the episode off with a bang, then we find out how impatient Marcelo is when handed the admin for the team and how Sydney runs at such a different pace to Auckland before finally reliving a photoshoot that no one asked for. About The Hosts: Tayla Montoya is an ex-cheerleader, and current radio producer for Jono and Ben o
The Darkside Of FB Marketplace
Tayla's Nono shows the family the best way to detour robbers , then a series off questions challenge Tayla to reconsider her actions moving forward as a twin mum, and finally the FB Market place nightmare begins as the time wasters take centre stage. About The Hosts: Tayla Montoya is an ex-cheerleader, and current radio producer for Jono and Ben on The Hits. Her roots are from a large Italian Aust
Hands Off The Belly
Tay and Marc start hot today, with some hot opinions about the Kardashians, including some of the best (worst) impressions you've ever heard. Tayla then kicks it into high gear, ripping into Marcelo for trying to make people touch her pregnant belly when she is not ok with it. Marcelo then opens up with a vulnerable moment about drinking coffee, and somehow, they get back to toilet chat. About The
A Mothers Voice
As the birth of the twins nears Tayla and Marcelo realise a real serious problem and that's both of them have rather larger heads and what problems that may pose, we finally hear the famous Fijian voice of Marcelos mother for the first time before finally getting to the ultimate marriage questionnaire answering all the big questions from the Montoyas. Marcelo comes in hot, comparing pregnancy to b
Taro For Halloween
Marcelo comes in hot, comparing pregnancy to being a professional NRL player... it doesn't go down well. Their plans to surprise her grandparents by moving home were ruined by a distant family member, and they get into what Halloween and Christmas will mean when the kids are older. About The Hosts: Tayla Montoya is an ex-cheerleader, and current radio producer for Jono and Ben on The Hits. Her roo
The Little Spoon
Tayla kicks off the show with a new segment that Marc really doesn't like... They are recording fresh off the back of the Pompey wedding and you'll never believe what made Tayla cry. We get a story about Sue and Angelo coming back to help pack up some baby gear which is hilarious as usual and Tayla reveals her grandparents still don't know they are heading back to Australia. About The Hosts: Tayla
Farewell Aotearoa
This week Marc and Tayla open up about the news that broke last week, and Marc explain just what life is like as a professional rugby league player. It's not over for the podcast though, so buckle in as Tay goes into what it'll be like to move back in with her parents and what they found when they first moved to New Zealand. Follow the behind the scenes funny on TikTok and Instagram: @themontoyasp
Unsolicited Advice
This week tragedy strikes as the entire PlayStation network goes down sadly for Tayla not for long enough, then Tayla and Marcelo are lucky to receive some unsolicited advice from a family member about how to speed the birthing process up which is questionable before finishing with the real reason why the Montoyas don't shop instore and it involves strawberries, water and lots of laughter. Follow
*Bonus Episode* Slow It Down With PJ Harding
Hi Montoya's Listeners! Tayla and Marcelo want to share a brand new podcast with you. PJ Harding, Tayla's workmate from The Hits has a brand-new podcast - Slow It Down. The podcast is designed to be a moment of me time for busy lives and a weekly dose of wholesome to inspire a grounded existence. If you like it, follow the show on iHeartRadio or wherever you listen to podcasts. It's pretty differe
Anchorman
Tayla and Marcelo kick off this week by arguing about who should kick off, and that start Tayla off on a tangent of who else she could host with. Talking about new idea, Tayla has discovered the benefits of shopping online so she doesn't have to deal with crowds while pregnant and then they go into the do and don'ts they learnt from their wedding. Follow the behind the scenes funny on TikTok and I
The Noises Men Make
This week Tayla starts dreaming of being a professional sports player, but Marcelo isn't so sure and lets her down nicely. Tayla reveals her biggest ick, and they reminisce about the time Tay's parents told Marc off for using too much water when brushing his teeth. Follow the behind the scenes funny on TikTok and Instagram: @themontoyaspodcast Join in as The Montoya’s lift the curtain on the lif
Sausage To The Rescue
This week Tayla is as sick as a dog, but Marc isn't the most supportive because he's just come back from holiday. The energy might be low, but the content is still hilarious, like when they both got caught out in the bathroom and Louie has to recue Tayla in an unexpected way and they finish with the time Tayla tried to keep up with Marcelo's mum on the drink. Follow the behind the scenes funny on
The Thrill Of A Petrol Light
This week we answer the biggest question yet - do Tayla and Marcelo talk to each other like this in real life? Listen in to find out. Tayla also reminisces on biggest game of Marc's career last year, when she kept a BIG secret from him, and they finish off debating the classic relationship argument - whose job is it to fill the car with petrol. Follow the behind the scenes funny on TikTok and Inst
Where's My Puppy?
Tayla and Marcelo start off reflecting on the last Warriors games of the season, and Tayla's family broke some rules about what to wear to the game. They go into their engagement story, where Sue tried her best to hide the details but failed and Louis makes a big appearance at the end of the show in more ways than one. Follow the behind the scenes funny on TikTok and Instagram: @themontoyaspodcast
Wow, What A Time To Be Alive
This week Tayla gets excited after being recognised from the podcast while out at dinner, then she gets annoyed that Marcelo wouldn't let her take a selfie on the field after the last Warriors home game of 2024. Marc shares some memories for Father's Day and they get some marriage advice to share with the podcast listeners. Follow the behind the scenes funny on TikTok and Instagram: @themontoyaspo
Resting B***ch Face
This week Tayla explains how nervous she gets while watching Marcelo play, and it turns into a fight about which toilet she should use... They finally talk about how they first met, and Marcelo has a VERY hot take on cheerleaders. Follow the behind the scenes funny on TikTok and Instagram: @themontoyaspodcast Join in as The Montoya’s lift the curtain on the life and relationship of Aussie imports
Disappointing Our Parents?
This week Tayla argues that although he didn't show it, Marcelo was more into the pregnancy photoshoot than him, Tayla explains why she is banned from given blood in Australia, and they work out whether Tayla would be allowed to hold the grand final trophy is Marcelo ever wins it. Follow the behind the scenes funny on TikTok and Instagram: @themontoyaspodcast Join in as The Montoya’s lift the curt
The Elephant In The Room
Welcome to The Montoyas, your new favourite podcast. This week Tayla and Marcelo have some big, life changing, news. Tayla gets a surprise visit from her parents and get serious about what they've been through in the last year. Follow the behind the scenes funny on TikTok and Instagram: @themontoyaspodcast Join in as The Montoya’s lift the curtain on the life and relationship of Aussie imports a
Caught In The Act
Welcome to the first episode of The Montoyas, your new favourite podcast. This week Tayla and Marcelo introduce themselves, talk about family, getting caught in a compromised position and then Tayla spills a big secret she's been keeping from Marc. Follow the behind the scenes funny on TikTok and Instagram: @themontoyaspodcast Join in as The Montoya’s lift the curtain on the life and relationship
Welcome to The Montoyas (Trailer)
*LAUNCHING THURSDAY 01st AUGUST* 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 A
