The Dom Harvey Podcast
296 episodes - English - Latest episode: 11 days ago - ★★★★★ - 7 ratingsIt started off as a podcast about people who run. Now it is just a podcast about people.
Hosted by New Zealand broadcaster, author and marathon runner, Dom Harvey.
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Dame Susan Devoy on Death Threats, Peeing in a Trophy, Her Winning Mentality & More!
April 07, 2024 13:00 - 1 hour - 245 MBDAME SUSAN DEVOY: As a teenager from Rotorua, Susan became the world’s greatest female squash player in the 1980s and 90s and is still considered to be one of the GOATS of the sport. She won ALL the World Open Titles between 1985 and 1992. She won the British Open eight times. Then in 1992, at the peak of her powers, she shocked the world by retiring on top. And that’s just the sporting chapter of this remarkable woman’s life. Since then,...
Sam Wood - Aussie Bachelor star turned Entrepreneur, Scaling a $71 Million Business & More!
April 03, 2024 12:00 - 1 hour - 176 MBSam Wood became a household name in Australia back in 2015 as a reality TV star on The Bachelor where he met and fell in love with Snezana. They are now married and have 4 kids. Since the Bachelor, Sam started up an online fitness business called “28 by Sam Wood” which he recently sold for 70 million dollars. In this conversation we discuss the BTS of a reality TV show like the Bachelor. Sam's back story, including his very ambitious business idea that failed and left him with a mountain ...
Sam Wood- Aussie Bachelor star turned Entrepreneur, Scaling a $71 Million Business & More!
April 03, 2024 12:00 - 1 hour - 176 MBSam Wood became a household name in Australia back in 2015 as a reality TV star on The Bachelor where he met and fell in love with Snezana. They are now married and have 4 kids. Since the Bachelor, Sam started up an online fitness business called “28 by Sam Wood” which he recently sold for 70 million dollars. In this conversation we discuss the BTS of a reality TV show like the Bachelor. Sam's back story, including his very ambitious business idea that failed and left him with a mountain ...
Ric Salizzo Reflects on SportsCafe & Marc Ellis, Friendships with Jonah Lomu, John Kirwan and more!
March 31, 2024 12:00 - 1 hour - 92 MBRic Salizzo is New Zealand sports broadcasting royalty. His CV is too long to list in full but a few highlights: He became the All Blacks' first ever media liaison officer in the early 90s and was part of the ABs set up during the chaos of Jonah-mania in 1995. He created, and hosted the cult TV show Sports Café which ran for 11 years. Then launched The Crowd Goes Wild. We cover a lot of ground in this conversation- Ric is a world class storyteller with stories that are truly world class...
Olivia McTaggart - Pole Vaulter Opens Up About Body Image, Online Objectification & Tall Poppy Syndrome
March 24, 2024 12:00 - 1 hour - 202 MBOlivia McTaggart is 24 years old and is one of the greatest pole-vaulters NZ has ever produced. Her highest jump, so far, is 4 meters 71cm (for comparison, the height of a double decker bus is 4 meters 40 centimeters). At 18 she fulfilled her childhood dream of going to the Commonwealth Games and finished in the top 10. Then at her 2nd Commonwealth Games she finished 4th. This year, she is hoping to raise the bar- excuse the pun- and go to the Olympics in Paris. If, like me, you know noth...
David Nyika - Lessons from Tyson Fury & Israel Adesanya, Mental Health, New Relationship & More!
March 17, 2024 12:00 - 2 hours - 295 MBDAVID NYIKA The boxer with the nick name “The Nice Guy.” He has had the honor of being the flag bearer alongside Sarah Hirini at the 2020 Olympics. He has also won 2 commonwealth games golds and 1 Olympic bronze medal. And he is just getting started! We discuss his struggle with cultural identity, being a Ugandan growing up in NZ. Being mentored by Joseph Parker, training alongside Tyson Fury, Tommy Fury and Sonny Bill Williams.. The awesome back story of meeting and getting together...
Aesha Scott on Below Deck Fame, Preventing Assault on Camera, ADHD Diagnosis & More!
March 10, 2024 12:00 - 1 hour - 234 MBAesha Scott is one of the stars of the Bravo show “Below Deck.” Some of you will be massive fans of the woman crowned NZ TV personality of the year. But I guess some of you would have no idea who she is. Either way, you are in for a treat! I’ve done over 100 podcast episodes so far and this might be the wildest episode yet. This true-blue kiwi chick is amazing- relentlessly positive and just naturally likeable and hilarious. But also, so authentic. I think this may be Aesha Scott as yo...
Alex Pledger Opens Up - Battle with Bowel Cancer, Basketball Legacy & NZ Breakers Dynasty
March 03, 2024 12:00 - 2 hours - 312 MBALEX PLEDGER Alex is officially the tallest podcast guest ever. He is also the guest with the biggest feet…and maybe the biggest heart as well. This was the first time we had ever met; I knew very little about Alex but the two hours just flew by. There are lots of lessons in here….the most important one being the importance of early detection for bowel cancer. This episode could literally save lives! We cover a lot of ground here- the highs of his epic basketball career including 5 NBL...
Izzy Whitley - Masterclass on Resilience, Building a $40 million Business, Rob Fyfe & More!
February 25, 2024 12:00 - 1 hour - 161 MBIZZY WHITLEY: This mate of mine is an absolute force of nature and has a story that will hopefully motivate you to get more out of your own life. At 21 Izzy he started his own business with $500. He is now 29 and owns two businesses that are worth millions. And he is just getting started. The secret to his success? Hard work and a relentless drive to be better. In this chat we get to the bottom on where his work ethic, drive and ambition stems from. I hope this chat inspires you to ge...
Mark Richardson on Feuds with Jacinda Arden & Shane Warne, Outing Ryan Bridge on Live TV
February 18, 2024 12:00 - 1 hour - 164 MBMARK RICHARDSON: Just before we pad up and get to the crease, thanks to my sponsors at Generate and Radix. Generate is my personal KiwiSaver scheme, and I’d love it if you would consider making it yours too. I recently moved over to Generates Kiwi saver scheme after meeting up with one of their awesome advisors. And the bottom line is, if I’d done this sooner, my KiwiSaver savings would probably be worth more than they are now. If you want to make sure you’re making the most of your Ki...
Mere Baker - Coaching Ruby Tui, Growth of Women's Rugby, NZ Drinking Culture & more!
February 11, 2024 12:00 - 1 hour - 217 MBMERE BAKER You may not know the name. But please don’t let that put you off- you are about to be introduced to a hilarious, inspiring, infectious and talented wahine who has one hell of a story. Mere has by her own admission done a lot of dumb shit…but she has also done a lot of work to become the woman she is today and it’s a privilege to share her story. Mere is a former sports star. She won the world cup with the Kiwi ferns in 2003 and was an Aotearoa Sevens international. These day...
Steve Williams on Tiger Woods' Crazy Life, How He Got Fired, Did He Ruin His Legacy?
February 04, 2024 12:00 - 1 hour - 245 MBSteve Williams- the worlds greatest golf caddy of all time! This was such an honor. Steve is by design a pretty reclusive guy. This is the first long form podcast about his life that he has ever done so it’s a true honor he agreed to do it. As you would expect, there is a lot of Tiger Wood chat ahead- they were, after all, best friends and had an incredible working relationship for 12 very successful years. Tiger has won a total of 15 majors…and Steve was his caddy for 13 of them. We talk...
Simone Maier - Multi-Sport World Champ on Racing with Richie McCaw, Sexual Abuse & Mental Health
January 28, 2024 12:00 - 1 hour - 230 MBSimone Maier- most of you probably won’t know the name, but you are in for a treat! Simone is, plain and simply a multisport savage. She has won the Coast to Coast four times, after moving to NZ from Germany at 20 unable to speak any English. She was also teammates in a Godzone event with Richie McCaw and was a contestant on the reality TV show “Tracked.” But what makes Simone's story is the adversity. Before she came here and experienced the highest or highs, she had to endure very low l...
Andrew Webster - Coaching The Warriors to Success, Shaun Johnson, Up The Wahs Craze, and more!
January 21, 2024 12:00 - 1 hour - 160 MBAndrew Webster, or “Webby” as he is known to his players had a phenomenal season in 2023 coaching the NZ Warriors to their first NRL semifinal in years. And winning the hearts of the entire nation in the process. We chat about the strategies used to build a winning team spirit, including a thing called “extreme ownership.” How he balances his full-noise job and family life with a newborn son, the up the wahs movement, the bunker ref, the revival of Shaun Johnson, his viral winning speech fo...
Martin Henderson on Heath Ledger, The Success of Virgin River, Britney Spears and more!
January 14, 2024 12:00 - 2 hours - 302 MBMARTIN HENDERSON I’m so excited to share this with you guys. To have this sort of conversation in terms of both length and content with an actor of Martins level was truly a pinch myself moment and I cannot thank him enough for his generosity. We cover A lot of ground in this one- the early years of Shortland Street, moving to Aussie and becoming best mates with the late Heath Ledger, the Britney Spears Toxic music video, Greys Anatomy, Virgin River and that’s just the career stuff! Lot...
John Hart, Uncle Tics, Matt Watson & More- Generate Summer Series #3
January 07, 2024 12:00 - 1 hour - 210 MBWelcome to the Generate KiwiSaver scheme Summer Series. Volume 3! Coming up on this episode, excerpts from a heap of different guests who appeared on the podcast in final few months of 2023 (the hope is that if some of the snippets ahead of you pique your interest, you’ll make a note and go back to listen to the full episode sometime). Cheers to the legends at Generate for sponsoring this episode. Generate is an award-winning KiwiSaver provider, with at rack record of chart topping long te...
Jay-Jay Feeney, Mils Muliaina, Duncan Garner & More- Generate Summer Series #2
December 31, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 244 MBThanks for checking out the Generate KiwiSaver scheme Summer Series. Volume 2! Coming up on this episode, excerpts from a heap of different guests who appeared on the podcast in the middle part of 2023 (the hope is that if some of the snippets ahead of you pique your interest, you’ll make a note and go back to listen to the full episode sometime). Thanks to my pals at Generate for bringing you this episode. Generate is an award-winning KiwiSaver provider, with at rack record of chart-top...
Rachel Hunter, Sir Ashley Bloomfield, David Seymour & More- Generate Summer Series #1
December 24, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 264 MBGenerate KiwiSaver scheme Summer Series. Volume 1! Coming up on this episode, excerpts from a heap of different guests who appeared on the podcast in the first 4 months of 2023 (the hope is that if some of the snippets ahead of you pique your interest, you’ll make a note and go back to listen to the full episode sometime). 2.07: Dame Lisa Carrington 7.30: David Seymour 15.10: Simone Anderson 18.20: Ryan Fox 22.30: Max key 27.10: Dean Lonergan 35.10: Dai Henwood 44.00: Guyon Espiner ...
BONUS RE-RELEASE: Beyond the Gloves: The Joseph Parker Story of Triumph and Trials
December 24, 2023 00:12 - 1 hour - 176 MBJOSEPH PARKER (Podcast rerelease) This is a bonus re-release to celebrate Joseph Parkers superb Christmas eve upset against Deontay Wilder. Joseph was a guest on the podcast in May 2022, in the very early days of the podcast. We sat in his garage, which is full of gym equipment and other toys and spoke candidly at length about his life and career, the good, the bad and the ugly. If you missed this one when it first came out, now’s a good chance to have a listen and learn a little bit more...
Kings on ‘Don’t Worry Bout' It', Fatherhood, Weight Loss & Air NZ Safety Video Disaster
December 17, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 218 MBIf you google Kings, you can find out his song “Don’t worry about it” was number 1 on the charts for 33 weeks, making it a NZ record for most weeks at number one which is a remarkable feat. But this conversation is jam packed with stuff you WON’T find anywhere else: -His journey of raising a daughter after he became a teenage dad. -The impact of therapy to deal with his anger issues as a kid. -His complicated relationship with food which resulted in him getting a gastric sleeve operation...
Healthy Kelsi's Journey to Published Author & Social Media Stardom
December 10, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 180 MBKelsi Boocock AKA Healthy Kelsi is an absolute force! When the first lockdown went down in 2020, she got to work in the kitchen, wrote an eBook of recipes and shared her creations on social media. This fun way to beat the boredom was the start of a new life, a new identity and a powerhouse brand- Healthy Kelsi was born! This is a peak into Kelsi and what makes her tick- I hope you’ll be inspired by her incredible hustle as she shares her journey from a competitive swimmer to a food blogge...
Nigel Beach - Friendship with Wim Hof, Working with All Blacks, Hot & Cold Exposure
December 03, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 165 MBNigel Beach. In the first half you’ll get to learn a little bit about Nigel, who he is and what he does. Then in the second half, some info we can all use to improve our own quality of life. We chat about why Nigel decided to become a physiotherapist and how he ended up working with some of New Zealand’s biggest sports stars. We get into sauna and cold plunging and how Nigel became close friends with Wim Hoff. We talk nasal breathing and why its so important for good health. And much...
Karin Burger - Silver Ferns Star Opens Up About Love & Life as a Professional Athlete
November 26, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 228 MBKarin is one of the stars of the Silver Ferns. Just recently she played her 50th test which happened to be a win against Australia. This conversation is part of Karins story. We talk about her journey from a small town in South Africa to her wildly successful netball career in New Zealand. How she kept grinding for years despite the challenges, overcoming adversity, the importance of mental health in sports, her thoughts on age and even her 'famously single' status. This episode is packed...
Gilda Kirkpatrick on Real Housewives of Auckland, Gold Digger Reputation & Politics
November 19, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 190 MBGILDA KIRKPATRICK: If you watch reality TV, you may THINK you know Gilda from Real Housewives of Auckland or her very short run on Dancing with the stars. Or maybe you know of her from the gossip pages which generally label her a socialite or a gold digger. But there is so much more to Gilda Kirkpatrick than any of that. And THIS is a part of her story. Gilda as you have never heard her before. We talk about growing up in war torn Iran before moving to New Zealand as a teenager. And how t...
Between Two Beers - Becoming NZ’s Top Podcast, Friendship, Drinking Culture and more!
November 12, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 221 MBSteve and Seamus, hosts of the podcast "Between Two Beers" Maybe you are one of the many fans of Between Two Beers. Or maybe this will be your introduction to the Between Two Beers podcast. Either way, thanks for checking it out. Steve Holloway and Seamus Martin are a couple of mates from Hamilton who purchased a cheap microphone and started a podcast pre pandemic, long before podcasts with the shiny object they are today. With talent, persistence, patience and good old fashioned hard wo...
Shaz Dagg - Amputee & Para-triathlete's Inspiring Story & Mindset
November 05, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 198 MBSharon Dagg, known to her friends as Shaz is a phenomenal woman whose tale of resilience will leave you awestruck. 5 years ago Shaz had her left arm amputated after suffering a horrific farm accident. It’s what she’s achieved since the amputation that’s inspiring (Coast to Coast anyone??) Her story of pain, transformation, and victory will make you rethink the meaning of limitations. Shaza’s determination is truly contagious. This conversation was only possible because of my incredible s...
Mike King (Gumboot Friday Re-Release)
November 03, 2023 00:37 - 1 hour - 106 MBThis conversation with Mike King first came out in June 2022. It is a conversation I still get regular positive feedback about. If you are new to the podcast, or you missed this episode when I first released it, you should definitely put it on your list. Its very informative, with lots of mental health advice, but its also bloody funny. To support the incredible work that Mike and his team at I Am Hope do with "Gumboot Friday" text BOOTS to 469 for a $3 donation. Thanks to the sponsors ...
Matt Watson on Ending the ITM Fishing Show, David Letterman Appearance, Tall Poppy
October 29, 2023 12:00 - 2 hours - 326 MBMatt Watson is the first name most of us think of when it comes to Fishing in New Zealand. His iconic TV show ITM fishing is about to finish up after 20 years on our screens. This conversation is, I hope, Matt Watson as you’ve never seen or heard him before. We discuss the struggles in the early days of getting his idea on TV, Matt gets emotional when he recalls meeting his wife Kaylene and later delivering their son in a car. We reflect at length on his US TV appearance on Late night wit...
Melie Kerr's Battle with Mental Health - White Ferns & IPL Cricket Star OPENS Up
October 22, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 256 MBMelie (Amelia) Kerr is a ridiculously talented cricket player from Wellington. She is also wise beyond her age. She is the youngest podcast guest ever (I think) but already has been through so much and has an ability to share her journey in a way that we can all gain from. Melie took me back to her darkest period back in 2021 and shares some pretty dark stuff, I know its not easy to revisit this stuff so I can’t thank her enough. As well as being an incredible cricketer she has also bec...
How Rob Mokaraka Survived 'Suicide-by-Cop' and Lived To Tell The Story
October 15, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 184 MBRob Mokaraka is a mental health advocate who is doing fantastic work educating people through his own harrowing story. His life looks a lot different now to how it did in July 2009. That was when he had a rock bottom moment where he decided to end it all in one of the most violent ways imaginable- suicide by cop. This is Robs story- warts and all. At any point during this podcast if you feel you need to speak to a professional, either for yourself or for someone you care about, here are a...
Mary Lambie Opens Up - Working with Chris Luxon, Celebrity Treasure Island Exit, and more!
October 08, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 143 MBMary Lambie is New Zealand broadcasting royalty. She’s recently been back on screen as a contestant on the reality TV show, Celebrity Treasure Island . Mary is a very busy woman- she is currently helping prepare Christopher Luxon for his televised debates. In this podcast we talk about her (short lived) Celebrity Treasure Island experience, the recent loss of her father, we reflect on her 7 year stint as the host of the iconic TV show Good Morning, talk about her transition from TV into ...
BONUS MINI EPISODE: Dom Vs The Mad Butcher - The Argument
October 04, 2023 12:00 - 5 minutes - 12.2 MBThis is a very short bonus episode that I thought I'd share with you guys. Recently the podcast went through a rebrand from "Runners Only! With Dom Harvey" to "The Dom Harvey Podcast." Part of this rebrand included a short video that blew up on social media of The Mad Butcher and myself having a heated argument about the theme of the podcast, which ALOT of people thought was very real. This snippet is that argument in its entirely and what was said immediately afterwards. There was no ...
The Mad Butcher - Racism Controversy, Near Death Experience, Warriors & Kiwis Legacy
October 01, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 188 MBSir Peter Leitch is better known as "The Mad Butcher" He is a man most New Zealanders recognize from his voice. He is New Zealand’s most high-profile butcher, a very successful businessman, a diehard supporter of the Warriors and Rugby league. And, he would argue this point, but I think he is a man that probably doesn’t get the recognition he deserves for his charitable acts. It’s hard to think of someone who have been more generous with their time and money than the Mad Butcher. I have a...
Suzie Bates - Cricket & Basketball Career, Partying with Kobe, Coaching Melie Kerr, and more!
September 24, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 210 MBSuzie Bates is the GOAT of New Zealand women’s cricket. And just an awesome all-round human. She first made the New Zealand team in 2006 when she was 19. Now she is 36 and still playing like the absolute boss that she is She’s also a bloody talented basketballer and went to the Olympics in 2008 playing for the NZ side- we talk about that experience including how she ended up partying with the USA “Redeem team” including LeBron and Kobe. We chat about her alter-ego "Betsy" who comes out a...
Sir John Kirwan: NZ's Mental Health Pioneer, Managing Depression, and more! (Re-Release)
September 20, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 126 MBThis podcast with Sir John Kirwan was first released in September 2022. I am re-sharing it now to coincide with Mental Health Awareness Week 2023 in New Zealand. If you are an early listener to the podcast who has already heard this one, just skip it. But if you have just recently discovered the podcast, you may really enjoy this one- I still get messages every other week from people telling me they listened and got a lot of valuable tips from Sir John. Either way, thanks for checking th...
Dr. Ben O'Keefe - Abuse from Rugby Fans, 2023 Rugby World Cup, Was Richie McCaw A Cheat?
September 17, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 246 MBDr. Ben O'Keefe is one of the world’s Best rugby referees. He is also a doctor who specializes in Ophthalmology (fancy word for eye stuff). He made headlines for the death threats and social media backlash he experienced after he reffed the super rugby final this year between the Crusaders and the Chiefs. At the time of releasing this episode he is busy representing New Zealand as an official referee at the RWC in France. His games include France Vs Uraguay, Japan Vs Argentina and South ...
Uncle Tics - Life with Tourettes, Social Media Fame, Meeting Mr. Beast... and more!
September 10, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 245 MBLeighton Clarke, better known as Uncle Tics is New Zealand’s number 1 TikTok creator with over 4 million followers and THIS is part of his story. As a young boy he was diagnosed with Tourette, ADHD and OCD and has had to navigate the difficulties of growing up being different. We discuss the suicidal thoughts he had at nine years old and the breakthrough this led to. His job at Countdown and the triumphs and tribulations from being an employee with Tourette’s, including meeting his fiancé...
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John Hart, Former All Black Coach - Mental Health Struggles, Remembering Jonah Lomu, and more!
September 03, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 224 MBThis is the very first podcast that former All Black coach John Hart has ever agreed to do (thanks to our mutual mate Kerre Woodham for convincing him to do it).. John was the coach of the legendary Auckland NPC side who won titles in 82, 84 and 85. That 1985 side also won the Ranfurly shield and kept it for 61 games which remains a record in shield history. We talk at length about the disgraceful fallout after the 1999 RWC semifinal loss against France, where he was spat on at a horse r...
Penny Taylor - Surviving Meningococcal, Life as Double Amputee, and more!
August 27, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 60.6 MBChances are you don’t know who Penny Taylor is. But hers is a story worth listening to. She’s an inspiration. And offers a reminder that bad things happen to good people and whatever it is you are going through; you CAN get through it. In November 2009, Penny Taylor, a single mum of 2 from Palmerston North contracted meningitis and was given 30 minutes to live. She not only survived. She thrived. Despite being told by doctors that she would never walk again, she has 2 prosthetic legs and ...
Cameron Jones OPENS UP About Shortland Street, Life in Hollywood, Mental Health Issues
August 20, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 224 MBCameron Jones is a New Zealand actor. If you’re an old fan of Shortland Street, you may remember him from that. He cut his teeth as Dallas Jones the ambulance driver in Shorties ten years ago. He was also in the Hobbit movies, a Christmas movie with Dolly Parton and has a brand new movie called Home Kills which has been showing as part of the NZFF. I didn’t know much about Cam prior to this conversation. But I learned so much- what his dad thought about his career choice as an actor and th...
Sam Harvey Reflects on Tying WORLD RECORD for Non-Stop Running, Tall Poppy Syndrome, and MORE!
August 13, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 85.4 MBIn June 2023 Sam Harvey from Christchurch came painfully close to breaking the world record for ultra distance running, after running pretty much non-stop for more than four days. Sam ran for 101 hours and covered 677km at an event in Queensland. His heart and mind are so unbreakable that he was FORCED by organizers to pull out of the race after he fell over and collapsed on the course. Sam is a fascinating guy with an unbreakable mindset so this episode is so much more than a podcast abou...
Arch Jelley pt. 2 - 100-Year-Old Reflects on Career, Technology, Life After Death, and more!
August 06, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 149 MBArch Jelley is one of New Zealand’s greatest running coaches. He coached the great John Walker through his entire career and all the highlights that entailed including an Olympic gold medal in 1976 and 3 Commonwealth Games medals, over 100 sub 4 minute miles and the first man to run a mile in under 3.50. But this podcast has very little to do with running. I met Arch last year when he was 99 when we recorded a podcast and we have remained in touch since then. On the week of this podcast be...
Ryan Hall on Running Fastest EVER Marathon & Half-Marathon in USA History [Bonus Episode]
August 02, 2023 13:08 - 1 hour - 164 MBFun fact: Ryan Hall and I raced each other in 2011 at the Boston marathon (only, he had no idea we were racing). I finished in 5528th place with a time of 3 hours 20 minutes. Ryan finished in 4th place with a time of just under 2 hours and 5 minutes, around 2 minutes per kilometer quicker than me! That day he set a record that still stands now as the fastest marathon ever run by an American. On this episode, we trace the highs and lows of his illustrious running career, from that epic ...
Jay-Jay Feeney Asks Me YOUR Questions - 1 Million Download Special!
July 30, 2023 09:50 - 55 minutes - 127 MBLast week we hit a massive podcast milestone- the one millionth download. To celebrate, we have taken a departure from the usual weekly podcast. On this episode, Jay-Jay Feeney takes over and asks me the questions- all centered around the podcast journey so far. Some of them are her questions but most of them come from you guys on social media. Some nerdy podcast stats here - 1 million downloads puts us firmly in the top 1% of all podcasts worldwide which is insane. And we reached this ...
Maia Wilson Opens Up About Silver Ferns Career, Body Image Issues, and more!
July 23, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 179 MBMaia Wilson first made the silver ferns in 2016 when she was still 19 and has been there shooting goals, and lots of them ever since. But she is so much more than an awesome netballer- sports wise, she made the NZ women's basketball team when she was just 16. In this conversation we chat about a whole range of stuff like body image, self-worth, and the societal pressures faced by professional athletes. Also coping with the death of her nana and dad in quick succession. Then getting through...
Hannah Wilkinson talks FIFA Women's World Cup, Sexuality, Football career, and more!
July 16, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 174 MBHannah Wilkinson or “Wilky” as she is known by her team mates is one of the star players of the New Zealand Footballs Ferns, a team she has played in since she was a teenager. 13 years ago. She has played over 100 games, been to three Olympics, played in 3 (soon to be 4) FIFA Women’s World Cup tournaments and that’s just the tip of her football iceberg. I would like to think this episode is a good glimpse into the mind of one of New Zealand’s greatest footballers of all time. And hopefully...
Mils Muliaina Reflects on All Blacks Career, Wrongful Arrest, Life After Rugby, and more!
July 09, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 211 MBMils Muliaina would dispute this, but he is one of the Greatest All Blacks of all time. He was only the second All Black to play 100 tests (less than a month after Richie became the first). He was part of the team that won the 2011 Rugby world cup against France in that nail biting final. He was also part of the team that lost the world cup 4 years earlier after being beaten by France. But Mils is so much more than a former All Black and accordingly, rugby only makes up a small part of th...
James Constantine - Sydney’s Quest for a World Marathon Major (Bonus Episode)
July 06, 2023 13:00 - 28 minutes - 309 MB*BONUS EPISODE: VERY MUCH ONE FOR THE RUNNING NERDS* James Constantine is a keen runner (he’s bloody quick, too) and he is also part of the huge team putting on this year’s Sydney marathon, presented by Asics, on Sunday September 17. It is a very special event this year- it is a “candidate race” in hunt to join New York, London, Berlin, Boston, Tokyo and Chicago as a World Marathon Major. To earn major status, they have a checklist of 104 requirements, one of the key requirements being th...
Marcus Daniell - Winning an Olympic Bronze Medal, Founding a Charity, Mental Health, and more!
July 02, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 187 MBMarcus Daniell is New Zealand's fifth greatest tennis player of all time (According to a random website I found with a google search). Questionable website rankings aside he is a phenomenal tennis player, especially in doubles. He won a bronze medal at the Tokyo Olympics. And has beaten Novak Djokovic! He is so much more than a good tennis player though. Off the court, he is the founder of an epic charity called HIA (High Impact Athletes) which we discuss in this podcast. He also shares...