What glues together the true NZ bogan identity? Spoiler alert: it’s more than flannel shirts and burnt rubber—it’s an unwavering dedication to heavy metal music (and maybe a few suspiciously loud Friday nights). In this episode, Dr. Matt Crawford unpacks why the NZ bogan identity is about family, belonging, and cranking up heavy metal music until the neighbours beg for mercy.

We explore how owning your NZ bogan identity is a power move, and how heavy metal music isn’t just a soundtrack, but a lifeline. Are the stereotypes true? Is the NZ bogan identity misunderstood? And can heavy metal music really improve your mood—or just your driving record?

If you’re proudly sporting your NZ bogan identity (bonus points if you know all the lyrics to classic heavy metal music anthems), this episode is your backstage pass. And if you’ve ever felt judged for your love of heavy metal music, you’ll find out why that’s something to wear as a medal of honour.

Plug in, turn up the heavy metal music, and celebrate your NZ bogan identity—louder, prouder, and with more guitar riffs than ever before.