We’re Splitting Up?! I Broke Down in Church… Does Religion Have Too Many Rules? - MaateCast #24

We Asked Ourselves 25 Diverse Questions About 2025 - MaateCast #26

MAAATES WE’RE BACK….again. Unfortunately, the podcast is not back…yet. BUT we wanted to talk about the year that has been, and the year to come, so….. In today’s episode, we’re talking everything 2025 by asking 25 questions about the year and the year to come 👀. This has easily been our biggest year running TheMaates, and also our biggest year personally. We delve into it all in this episode! Thank you so much for your support. TIME STAMPS 00:00 - INTRO 03:12 - Favourite movie of the year? 05:48 - Our Favourite video we made (reminiscing) 08:58 - What was the biggest Barrel? 11:05 - What was the scariest moment? 12:50 - What was our biggest lesson learnt? 14:27 - What advice would we give ourselves 1 year ago? 18:03 - What was the most heated moment? 19:34 - Best food we’ve eaten? 21:27 - Biggest success of the year? 23:49 - Funniest moment of the year! 28:21 - Our favourite videos from others this year 29:55 - The best trip of the year 33:56 - What was our biggest turning point this year? 35:17 - What’s our favourite song this year? 37:13 - Best books we read this year (we didn’t read) 38:29 - Who did we watch the most this year? 40:15 - What was our favourite collaboration? 41:54 - Our favourite gift we got 43:04 - Our funniest ‘fan’ interaction 44:18 - What is our most anticipated goal for 2026? 44:37 - What do we need answered in 2026? 45:34 - What was the biggest risk we took this year? 47:26 - Biggest Barrel Pt 2 48:15 - NRL 2026 Predictions 51:50 - Everything that’s planned for 2026! 54:48 - THANK YOU (Watch this)

Cyclone Crashed My Wedding!? Should We Feel Guilty for Sin? & AI for Life Goals - MaateCast #25

Cyclone Alfred hit Brisbane on the day of Christian’s wedding, forcing him to pivot last minute… Meanwhile, the boys dive into Millar’s newfound passion for The Maates, tackle a big question—should we feel guilty for sinning?—and explore how ChatGPT can help set life goals. Another fortnight in the cozy corner of the MaateCast!   Let us know if you enjoyed this episode by liking, subscribing and commenting. Thank you, Maate. If you want to be more than a Mate, join the vision.   Everybody's Instagram: @themaates @christiangilbank @mills.dowry   Separate YT Channels: @Christiangilbank @Millsybop    TIME STAMPS:  0:00 - Intro 01:31 - CYCLONE ALFRED RUINED THE WEDDING! 10:05 - Millar Lost His New House Keys… 13:07 - Mills Is Grinding More Than Ever / How To Balance 20:30 - Smash Your Goals With ChatGPT 24:00 - Should We Feel Guilty After Sinning? Shower Thought Pt 1 30:00 - Chris Had Anger Issues (interlude) 31:37 - Is This Prideful? Shower Thought Pt 2 34:43 - Outro (Honeymoon)

We’re Splitting Up?! I Broke Down in Church… Does Religion Have Too Many Rules? - MaateCast #24

You read it right, The Maates are splitting up… physically. Yeah sorry for the bit of clickbait. And while we’re apologising, sorry for the second or two of blurry quality. Anyways, MILLAR HAS MOVED OUT, HE FINALLY TALKS ABOUT HIS RELIGION, and CHRIS CRIED AT CHURCH. What more could you want from a Maatecast Episode. Let us know if you enjoyed this episode by liking, subscribing and commenting. Thank you, Maate. If you want to be more than a Mate, join the vision.   Everybody's Instagram: @themaates @christiangilbank @mills.dowry   Separate YT Channels: @Christiangilbank @Millsybop    TIME STAMPS:  0:00 - The Maates Are Done 2:56 - Millar Has Moved Out!  8:54 - Goals For This New Chapter 13:26 - Chris Says He’s Not Ready To Get Married In 2 Weeks 17:00 - Maats are Barreling (doing bad) 19:03 - Spiritual Update: MILLAR REVEALS HIS RELIGION…(not really) 25:14 - Spiritual Update: CHRIS CRIED In Church & Still Doubts 37:28 - Outro

My Ex And I Are Getting Married, Biggest Keys For A Successful Relationship & More - MaateCast #23

VALENTINES DAY SPECIAL ❤️ That’s right Ladies and Gents, thIs week the boys are delving DEEP into their past relationships! In doing so, they dig up all the problems they found throughout, and explain how to avoid and/or fix these things. These two 20 year olds basically blurt out the biggest things they’ve learnt throughout the first few years that kids start dating…and hey, one of these boys are getting married in less than a month so he’s got to be doing something right… right?!   Haha we hope you enjoy! Comment your thoughts below.   If you want to be more than a Mate, join the vision.   Everybody's Instagram: @themaates @christiangilbank @mills.dowry   Separate YT Channels: @Christiangilbank @Millsybop    TIME STAMPS:  0:00 - INTRO (love is in the air) 03:00 - Christian’s Relationships 10:10 - Millar’s Relationships 13:56 - Christian’s 2.5 Year Relationship Breakup - What Happened? 21:48 - “Forbearance” - Millar Learnt This After His BIG Breakup 29:27 - How & Why To Make Arguing An Attribute 35:01 - Getting Back With Your Ex?! What Has To Change? 39:14 - Commitment! How & When To Commit 44:31 - Things To Do Before Getting Into A Relationship - Millar 53:00 - Things To Do Before Getting Into A Relationship - Christian 55:30 - What To Do When You’re IN a Relationship 1:01:51 - OUTRO (Feedback Is Needed!)

There's Evidence For God, Millar Gets Brutally Honest, Bible vs Quran, Is Living 'Innocent' Good? - MaateCast Ep 22

What a DOOZY! Episode 22 brings a special guest to the corner of the MaateCast - Mr Hudsen Sheriff. He's a man of deep faith, with a love for people, hailing from the depths of America, he's come to Australia just for this episode (not really, the boys have known him for years cause they went to school together) !! If you want the Faith Talk, skip to the second half ;) Hope you enjoy!   If you want to be more than a Mate, join the vision.   Instagram: @Maatecast @Themaates   Separate YT Channels:  @TheMaates  [https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCugdwSOQidEm8qzK7vbOgUA]  @crgilly  [https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCsakix_FPGnfP-Vy7-dFg0w]  @Millsybop  [https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UC7FFcnOhkUV4sPlrtsOljnw]     TIME STAMPS: 00:00 - Intro 1:30 - Hudsen’s tough upbringing in the USA & Surfing in Aus 6:55 - Hudsen’s Religious Background (non denomination) 8:30 - What you should know coming out of Highschool & potentially going to University 17:45 - Millar gets brutally honest about Hudsen 22:19 - WHY live an ‘Innocent’ lifestyle? 27:07 - Mic Drop Quote. 28:18 - How Hudsen Came to Believing in Jesus Christ 34:52 - Logical Evidence pointing to God (Relative Morality, General Relativity) 41:22 - Why Atheism Can’t Work 45:41 - We debate Islam vs Christianity (Quran Vs Bible) 52:07 - Final Thoughts For You 55:40 - Outro (Ep 23 teaser)   As always, love ya's