The Dom Harvey Podcast

Highlights from episode 38 to 52 of Runners Only.Nikki KayeSir John KirwanGarth BarfootMikki WillidenZoe McBrideJoseph SullivanNick AshillJesse TukeHamish KerrLiam MaloneDr. Paul WoodKendra CocksedgeRachel MaiaShane CameronIan Winson  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Highlights from episode 19 to 37 of Runners Only.Joseph ParkerTwo Raw sistersZac GuildfordHarriet CaneMike KingJosh KomenKieran ReadKane BriscoAndrea HansenTyla Nathan-WongSam TannerSophie DevineLeo MolloyRhys DarbyMatthew RidgeChanel Harris-TavitaBrad Smeele   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Highlights from each of the first 18 episodes of Runners only:.Mitch JamesMatt FennLexie BrownBrad SmeeleHayden WildeRachel GrunwellJeremy WellsDave Letele Brodie KaneLaura NagelJimmy NeeshamCamille BuscombArch JelleyCam CalkoenEric MurrayBarry MageeKerry Suter & Ali Pottinger  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In 2011, Ian Winson went to his job as an engineer for Watercare in Onehunga in Auckland.An explosion occurred which killed one of Ians Collegaes. Ian survived the blast but was seriously injured. The accident cost him both his legs, caused severe injuries to his arms, and left him close to death.Before the explosion Ian's life had revolved around work, sport and family. In one day he went from being an Ironman competitor to an amputee requiring months of rehabilitation just to reach a stage of basic mobility.Ian story is an incredible one. It’s a story of bravery, determination, and hope. You can learn more about Ian here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bqgW0n6MARgTo get hold of me:[email protected] DomHarveyNZ on Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is a follow up conversation, recorded immedialy after former All Black star Zac Guildford finished serving his sentence of Home detention (December 16, 2022)We talk all about what he learned about himself during the past 9 months on home detention, his sobriety, his relationship with his family, how he feels about himselff, how much money he still has to pay back to friends and family, his hopes for the future and much much more..Zac has done so much work on himself so he can become the person he wants to be. He knows its a long road and one he has to walk day by day.I can’t thank Zac enough for being so open and honest. I hope you like this conversation.DomIf you don't have time to hear the entire conversation, here are some moments you can jump to if they interest you:.50 trouble with corrections dept.2.25 suicide attempt in 20224.00 what’s so tough about home detention5.30 feeling when the bracket comes off/ how he celebrated 6.20 biggest learnings about himself on home d8.10 socialising without alcohol (and giving up other vices)9.00 enjoying sober life?10.20 Xmas plans 11.59 woodend rugby club backlash 14 his mental health now 15 relationship with his victim/grandad now. And his family- invited back to the family Xmas16 court fine repayments17 his inner voice now 18 does he love/like himself 25.30 accepting his need to be sober29.50 anxiety about meeting new people 32.50 how would he’d react to a stranger approaching to have a go at him 33.40 being a fallen role model in NZ39.10 the role of religion in his life 41.30 his debt to pay back to family and friends.43 how does he define success now 47 how does he want his life to look 5 years from now 49 life with an adhd diagnosis50 fulfilling his purpose 53.20 last time he cried55 what his late dad would say about the man he is today 56 his message to anyone else currently at their version of rock bottom Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Shane Cameron is one of New Zealands best known boxers. He is now a sucessful businessman.Shane and I sat down for this podcast way back in January. Long before the podcast “Runners Only!” even launched. Being on the cusp of being an actual boomer, I lost this entire audio file and some others…or so I thought. They turned up the other day on an SD card (long born story).Shane’s a good dude and I forgot how enjoyable our conversation was. We talk in depth about the “fight of the century” against David Tua (and how long it took him to recover mentally from the beating), Dancing with the stars, life before and after boxing, the Commonwealth games, and heaps more. Please “subscribe” if your podcast platform allows it, and it’ll be on your phone on Monday morning when you wake up.Here is the you tube link to THAT fight against David Tua which we discuss in detail:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0IweZbGWpMc Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This “bite size” podcast episode comes from my full conversation with Rachel Maia. If you like this snippet, feel free to listen to her whole remarkable story when you have a spare hour.Rach is mum of three from Whanganui. She is also one of the best lower limb amputee para-climber in the world. Hell of a story. She only got the leg amputated 3 years ago after sucking up a lifetime of pain from a climbing wall injury she suffered in her teens. In 2019, Rach made the decision to amputate below her left knee. Here is a link to the “Attitude” TV segment that Rachel mentions: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zQhLuEMap3w Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rachel Maia from Whanganui is total bad-ass. But just DON’T call her “Inspirational.” (She explains why during our conversation).As well as being a mum to three kids, Rachel is also one of the best lower limb amputee para-climber in the world. What makes this even more remarkable is the backstory. When she was 16, Rachel had a freak fall from a reasonably small height at an indoor climbing wall and broke both her ankles.Then years later as an adult she decided to return to the spot she loves…even though it had, in many ways, ruined her life.In 2019, Rach made the decision to amputate below her left knee.  It’s a hell of a journey and I really hope you guys like it. Rachel Maia is a woman on a mission to remind each and every one of us that we all have unlimited potential.Need to warn you, there were a couple of sound and microphone issues with this episode. I’m so sorry about that. If you are listening with earplugs in it may not be too annoying (hopefully) but yeah, its an incredible story so I hope Rach's story is bigger than the technical difficulties.Dom   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On the evening of Saturday November 13, 2021, while Kendra was overseas with the Black Ferns, her sister and brother-in-law in Taranaki were dealing with the tragic news that their 18-year-old son, Jordy had drowned in the Waiwhakaiho River.Speaking to media at the time about her sons passing, Kendras sister Nic said:“He was just one of a kind. He was so loveable, so witty. Life without him is going to be dim. We still are broken, and we will be for a long time. I’m dreading the rest of my life to be fair.”In this poignant bite size clip taken from our full conversation, Kendra reflects on Jordy and how she managed her own grief while being stuck in MIQ, away from her family.It was an incredibly difficult thing to talk about so I can’t thank Kendra enough for being so open.Dom Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kendra Cocksedge was part of the Black Ferns team who just recently won the Rugby World cup in front of a packed Eden Park crowd. That final was her very last game after 15 years in the team.That win put the bow on what has been a mindblowing career:15 years in the NZ Black Ferns. 2015 world player of the year. And in 2018 the first woman to ever win the Player of the Year at the NZ rugby awards.When I caught up with Kendra I offered her transport to my place. She declined and said she could make her own way there….then she turned up on a lime scooter. I really enjoyed getting to pick her brains and find out what makes her tick and I hope you guys do as well.Dom   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr. Paul Wood was found guilty of murder when he was 19 and spent his entire 20's inside some of New Zealands toughest prisons. It was while incarcerated that he began studying psychology.In this bite size clip, taken from our full conversation, Paul shares a simple and easy tip anyone can start using today that will help you be more happy and content with your own life.Dom Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Dr Paul Wood is a motivational speaker and author. The 45-year-old is also a husband and father of two boys.The life he lives is a far cry from his late teens and entire twenties- when Paul was 18, he convicted of murder and served 11 years in prison.Some of you will make your mind up about Paul without even listening to this episode. He knows this and understands your 'why.'For those of you who listen with an open mind, there are so many lessons we can all get from Paul’s very long road to redemption.It was in jail that Paul Wood decided to use the time wisely by studying. He became the first person in New Zealand's history to progress through undergraduate and master’s degrees while in prison. He was also the first person to begin a doctorate while incarcerated.Really hope you like this one.Thanks, Dom Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This "bite size" podcast comes from the full conversation with Liam Malone. If you like this, maybe download the full chat and give it a listen when you have a bit more time.In this clip we discuss Liams amazing viral media interviews from the 2016 Paralympics whrere he won three medals.We also discuss his interactions with the former South African Paralympic track star, now convicted killer, Oscar Pistorious.Thanks for listening.Dom Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Liam Malone became a household name back in 2016 when he cleaned up on the track at the Rio Paralympics, winning 2 golds and a silver.He won the hearts of the nation with his long hair and IDGAF speech that went viral where he described himself as “a kid from Nelson who reads books and runs round in circles.” Brilliant.He was born with a condition that meant walking was near impossible. So, his parents made the call to get his feet amputated before he was old enough to remember.He’s such a fascinating guy and it was a pleasure to sit down with him to shoot the shit…..even though he did make me go to his place at 7am on a Sunday morning after a Black Ferns game, True! Really hope you guys like this conversation.Dom Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This short podcast comes from my full conversation with 2022 high jump gold medalist, Hamish Kerr.Hamish is New Zealand’s greatest ever high jumper. Last year he became the first ever NZ man to make it to the high jump finals at the Olympics, leaving Tokyo with a top 10 finish. And a few months ago, he won a commonwealth games gold with a jump of 2 metres and 25cm (bloody high).If you like this and want to hear more from Hamish, feel free to subscribe,download, etc.Thanks, Dom. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hamish Kerr is New Zealand’s greatest ever high jumper.Last year he became the first ever NZ man to make it to the high jump finals at the Olympics, leaving Tokyo with a top 10 finishAnd a few months ago, he won a commonwealth games gold with a jump of two metres and 25cm- probably about the height of your ceiling.In this conversation we learn alot about high jumping. We also chat about his terrible anxiety before the Olympics which came on after he went to a meet in Australia and “no heighted” (this means he failed all 3 of his jumps at the starting height (you learn something new every day!) Its not all high jumping and running though. As we do in every episode, we get to know much much more about the guy behind the gold medal and black singlet. Really hope ya like it.Dom Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jesse Tuke won Celebrity Treasure Island and $100,000 for his favourite charity, Live Ocean.Inga the winger was signed up to be on the show. The former All Black superstar made it as far as the pre-filming stage where Jesse and the other cast members got to rub shoulders with him for around a week before he fell ill and returned home.Inga passed away shortly after that. Making Jesse and the other Celebrity Treasure Island cast some of the last people to see him alive.In this bite size clip, taken from my full conversation with Jesse, he talks about that experience and the impact Inga had on him and the others.If you like this, feel free to listen to the full episode.Dom Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I caught up with Jesse Tuke fresh from his win on Celebrity Treasure Island. It was filmed at the beginning of this year so he has been sitting on this $100,000 secret for months!As well as chatting about his reality TV experience we talk about life in the shadow of a famous brother (Blair Tuke), being one of the last people to see “Inga the Winger” before he passed away, coping with being the “villain” on a reality TV show, his relationship with running and much much more.Thanks for listening. Really hope you like this episode. Dom Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode first came out back in June this year.Today in New Zealand it is "Gumboot Friday." A fundraising day created by Mike kings I Am Hope organisation. The conversation with Mike King is an episode I still get a constant stream of positve feedback about. If you are new to the podcast, or you missed this episode when I first released it, you should definiterly put it on your list. Its very informative, with lots of mental health advice, but its also bloody funny.And to donate to gumboot friday, text BOOTS to 469 for an instant $3 donationDom Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In August 2017, Nick Ashhill was 81 punishing days into his run from one side of America to the other- LA to NY- doing around 50k every day.He didn’t finish the run though. He was the victim of what he reckons was a deliberate hit and run accident from some meth head in a pick up truck that left him fighting for his life.16 surgeries and 5 years later, Nick went back to the spot of his accident to finish what he started. This is definitely one for the running nerds. But I reckon its also just a pretty interesting story about an ordinary kiwi whose done some pretty extraordinary stuff despite some serious big hurdles to overcome. Really hope you guys like this episode.Dom Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This bite size snippet comes from my full conversation with the legnedary Joseph Sullivan. Think of this as sort of like a trailer for a TV series on Netflix. If you like this, maybe check out the full conversation when you have the time.After winning an Olympic gold medal for rowing in 2012 Joseph Sullivan found himself lost and in a bleak mental head space after he was pretty much shafted by rowing NZ, the organization and sport he had devoted a large chunk of his life to.In this clip, he talks about how he ended up finding his purpose again by joining the NZ fire service.Joseph is still a fire-fighter. And has also gone on to win two Americas Cup’s as a grinder for Team New Zealand. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

At the time of posting this bite size clip from my full podcast with Nikki Kaye, it is the breast cancer pink ribbon street appeal in New Zealand (If you go past a collector, please don’t pretend you are reading something on your phone). In fact, I’d urge you to look round the house or car for any actual money- preferably notes- that you could drop in one of the buckets.In this clip, Nikk Kaye, the former National party deputy leader, talks us through her devastating diagnosis back in 2016 and the entire journey that followed. Its not an easy listen in parts, but I can't thank Nikki enough for being so open.Here are some other stats from Breast Cancer NZ. The number on the left is age by decade. The numbers on the right are the risk of breast cancer in the next ten years:20s 1 in 1,31430s 1 in 20440s 1 in 5050s 1 in 3760s 1 in 2970s 1 in 36Here is a link if you wish to make a donation anytime you like:https://www.breastcancerfoundation.org.nz/donate/donate-now Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joseph Sullivan is a HERO! But I feel like he is one of those under-the-radar heroes. Where the name rings a bell, but you can’t quite recall where you know it form. And that is just the way this unassuming fire fighter and father from Bay of Plenty likes it.At the 2012 Olympics, he won a gold medal. His rowing race was so epic that he won a Halberg Award for "New Zealand's Favorite Sporting Moment".He retired prematurely in 2014 after being screwed over by Rowing NZ, something which broke him and took a while to recover from.Since then, he has found a new purpose in the NZ fire service. He got married, had 2 kids. Oh, and trained as a grinder for Team NZ and won the Americas Cup. Twice.It was such an honor to sit with Joseph at the Kawarau fire station to cover all aspects of his incredible life so far. The very high highs. And the very deep lows. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This bite size clip comes from my full conversation with 3x world champion rower, Zoe McBride. I do these shorter podcasts because I am aware not everyone has a spare hour to listen. If you like this, feel free to download the full episode with Zoe and save it for a later date.In this bite size clip, Zoe talks me through the moment she decided to pull out of the Olympic Games to prioritize her health. It was a decision that crushed not only her chance at Olympic gold, but also that of her rowing partner, Jackie Kiddle.Jackie is still rowing and, at the time of writing, was in Poland for the World Rowing Coastal Champs.Zoe is the healthiest and happiest she has been in years and is currently working towards a degree which is oarsome (see what I did there? One for the rowers).Dom Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Zoe McBride was a three-time world champion for rowing. But her success came at a huge personal toll- physically first in the form of an obsession with her weight, then mentally. It all came to a head in April last year when Zoe and her rowing partner, Jackie Kiddle were gearing up for the Tokyo Olympics (where a medal was almost a certainty). They never made it to the Olympics. After endless months of wrestling with demons, Zoe made the call to put her physical and mental health first, a move that crushed not only her own Olympic dream, but Jackie’s as well. This is the incredible story of Zoe McBride- the world champion rower who prioritized her physical and mental health over likely Olympic glory. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This bite size snippet comes from the full episode with nutrtionist and runner, Mikki Williden. If you enjoy this, you should go back to listen to the full episode.In this clip Mikki talks about what an average day should look like if you want to get in great shape and eat so that you look good, feel good and also recover better from exercise (She makes it sound reasonably easy and way less punishing as you may think).If you want to message Mikki direct, you'll find her on IG or her own podcast, Mikkipedia.IG: @Mikkiwilliden Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mikki is a bad-ass runner (she has run a 2-hour 55 min marathon). She is also one of the most respected nutritionists in the country, with a PhD in food and nutrition as a souvenir of her nine years of study! Its a podcast of two halves. In the first half you'll learn about Mikki. Then in the second half we get into bit of a Q and A about all things food, like the best way to lose wight, best stuff to eat before a run, why you need more protein and so much more.Also, In this episode Mikki and I both share our love of a supplement called Curranz for muscle recovery. Mikki shared her discount code. So if you are keen to give it a crack after listening go to Curranz.co.nz and use the discount code MIKKI and you’ll save 25% on your first order.IG: @MikkiwillidenIG: @CurraNZ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Garth Barfoot is an 86 year old marathon runner and triathlete who has just completed this years London marathon.In this bite size clip, taken from our full conversation, Garth reveals what the next event is that he is eyeing up (Clue: Its further and tougher than a standard marathon).If you enjoy this clip and want to hera more, check out the full podcast with Garth.Dom Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

86-year-old Garth Barfoot is in London at the time of posting this (participating in the 2022 London marathon). He has had an incredible career in real estate (Barfoot and Thompson). But it’s through his feats in endurance running and triathlon events that I know him.What makes Garth even more remarkable is his entry to the sport- he didn’t start competing until his late 50’s, proving it’s never too late to do something that seems impossibly hard.Dom Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this bite sized clip, taken from the full conversation with Sir John Kirwan, he explains the running training he did that lead him to score a length of the field try against Italy in the 1987 Rugby World Cup. One of the greatest All Black tries of all time.You can watch that incredible try right here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tzb55_PVvRwIf you enjoy this story, you should check out the entire conversation with JK. It includes a few old war stories like this. But it is chock full of tips we cann all implement to improve our mental health. Dom Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sir John Kirwan is an All Black legend. But its what he has done since retiring from sport that has made him an all-round legend.15 years ago JK reluctantly spoke publicly about his depression and mental health struggles (we discuss his reluctance in this chat- I won't tell you who pushed him into doing it!)I’m absolutely fizzing about sharing this one- just in time for Mental Health awareness week in New Zealand- Sir John Kirwan. Mental health has never had more chat that what it currently gets. This guy was the trailblazer. NOBODY really talked about this stuff publicly before Sir John.There are so many tips, tricks and tools from JK in this conversation that we can all use to improve our mental health. We also reminisce a little bit about his time as a butcher, an All Black and a DB Bitter Warrior.If this episode triggers anything, PLEASE chat to someone you trust. Or text 1737 anytime (NZ). You’ll get to chat to a trained counsellor.Dom Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This segment comes from Mondays podcast episode.If you want to hear more, feel free to go back and listen to the whole thing.As well as being a fierce former NZ politician, Nikki is a breast cancer survivor. Like me, her medical procedure left her unable to have her own biological kids. In this snippet we share our experiences and our feeling around the sense of loss. Nikki has a fantastic attitude and I love her positivity and her way of looking at the situation.Thanks for listening, Dom Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nikki Kaye is best known as being the former deputy leader of the National party while it was in opposition (and also a high profile cabinet minister during one of the parties most successful stints in power, under John Key).But she is so much more than that. She’s done the coast to coast multi sport event a few times and was even an age group running champ in her teens. She is also a cancer survivor- this was a diagnosis she got when she was holding down the job of a Cabinet minister that saw her chalking up 100 hour work weeks.We cover alot of stuff in this conversation and she really opens up in the second half when we get to the real important stuff- like the cancer, mental wellbeing and therapy, she could not have been more open than she was. And I really thank her for that.I really enjoyed this chat with Nikki and I hope you guys do as well.Dom. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This bite sized episode comes from the full length conversation with Brad Smeele, pro wakeboarder turned quadraplegic andn ow a best selling author!The idea of this snippet is to serve as, I guess, like a trailer on Netflix to decide if you want to hear more. Or pehaps you are time-poor and can't spare a whole hour (maybe after hearing a bite size episode you will decide to go back to the full length episode when you do have time).In this snippet, Brad discusses Suzie, a remarkable Auckland Kinesiologist who helped him with muscle injuries pre-accident, then helped him retrain his mind and belief systems post accident. Brad talks about Suzie and the lessons learned in great detail in his book, "Owning Up." Thanks to Suzies incredible teachings and now Brads generositiy in sharing those teachings, we can all get something from this.Hope you like it.Dom Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brad Smeele was one of the first guests on the podcast (episode 4, March 2022). He now becomes the first guest I've had on twice.The first episode with Brad is one that I still get messages about most weeks. I think this conversation will be just as impactful. So many lessons in here and a look inside his best selling book which has just come out, "Owning it." Its a great book- I read the entire thing (and its a big-ass book). Brad wrote the whole thing, all 500,000 words using a mouth stylus and tapping on his iPhone screen woodpecker style. Its a mind blowing achievement.Hope you guys enjoy Brads company as much as I do. Follow him on IG: @BradsmeeleWant to become a podcast Patron (Go on! Pleeeease): https://tinyurl.com/4jh7wfamDom Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

During the first covid lockdown back at the start of 2020, Chanel Harris-Tavita from the Warriors NRL team started writing one day. Then he wrote some more the next day. Then the next...Just by starting one day, this awoke in him a love of writing and jornaling that he never knew existed (he said he usually slept duing english at school).This may help you make a start into jounaling (a habit that everyone says is awesome for your mental health).If you like this bite size moment. Feel free to check out the full one hour episode with Chanel. Dom Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chanel Harris-Tavita is a 24 year old rugby league player for the Warriors- he's bloody good, too! Last weekend (Saturday September 3) he played his final game for the Warriors against the Gold Coast Titans at Mt Smart Stadium in Auckland. He made a decision earlier this year to have a break for the sport that has brought him money and fame and is also the only career he has known.He's not calling it retirement. He's not ruling out a future return. But he has no idea of what his 2023 will look like, other than it will include travelling and journalling.Its scary...but also bloody exciting.He's a fascinating guy and I really hope you guys like this conversation.DomCheck out his blog: simplelessons.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This story has been taken from my full conversation with Matthew, which you can find right here.If you like this story. Feel free to check out the full chat- its full of really cool stories like this from a New Zealand sporting and TV legend who has lived one hell of a life.Dom Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Very exciting day for Victoria Taylor. At 4am this morning (September 1, 2022) she will start her attempt to beat the official world record for running the length of NZ, a record that has stood since 1975. To claim the record, she will havew to run about three full marathons every day for 18 days. Just let that sink in for a second....around 126km per day for 18 days! Its a mindblowing thing to attempt.What makes this attempt even more remarkable is she is the mum of a two year old so has done most of her training pushing him in a stroller.She knows what she is in for though, ten years ago when she was 19 she ran the length of NZ in 34 days.Follow her socials to follow her progress:FB: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100071705915836IG: nzrun2022Give-a-little: https://givealittle.co.nz/fundraiser/nz-run-for-mental-health?fbclid=IwAR1OTtrdkzkaywXO4eLpvq1V-oZYK87rX77xPHU4FZLdpwWiEADcz73_x7Y Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Matthew Ridge is a New Zealand sporting and Television celebrity who most Kiwis probably have an opinion about, whether they have met him or not.He was a tennis champion during his teens. Then switched to rugby and briefly made the All Blacks before switching to rugby league where he made a name for himself as one of the most gifted and highest paid players in the world.After retiring from sport he enjoyed more success as a TV star and half of an incredibly successful comedy duo with Marc Ellis.Despite living so much of his life on TV and in magazines, Matthew is a relatively private person these days so it was a real honour to sit down with him for a conversation about many different aspects of his life- sports, fame, love, divorce, parenthood, legal troubles, drugs, reputation and much much more.Hope you guys like this one. Thanks for listening.Dom Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In my full conversation with Rhys, we talked mental health. I suppose in the back on my mind there are aspects of Rhys that remind me of the late great Robin Williams. Rhys is in excellent shape, physically and mentally. And in this bite size clip taken from our full conversation Rhys shares the tips that are key to him making sure his mental health is where is needs to be.I can't thank Rhys enough for his openess and willingness to share and I hope you guys like this.Dom Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Thrilled to be sharing this episode with you guys. Rhys Darby!I really loved doing this one. I'd say we have chatted 15times for short radio interviews over the years so this was a first. Lots of big laughs, as you'd expect from Rhys, but also lots of really good insightful chat. It was good to peel back those hilarious top few layers and get a little glimpse into the man behind that voice, those jokes, those movies, those international commercials, etc. Rhys is a New Zealand treasure so it was surreal having him round at my place sitting in my podcast studio (spare room) to share stories about his incredible life.Hope you guys enjoy this one. Dom Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Leo Molloy was running for the Auckland mayoralty but withdrew from the race just days before our podcast episode was uploaded.In this bit sized clip taken from our full conversation, he talks about his fall from grace when he went from being the king of Auckland hospitality to being declared bankrupt. Then how he bounced back from that (and the friend who helped him).If you like this clip and want to learn more about Leo, check out the full conversation.Thanks. Dom Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Many New Zealander over a certain age probably remember an iconic student bar called The Fat Ladies Arms. That was the brain child of Leo Molly in the early 1990s in Palmerston North. That is when we became friends. Since then Leo has ridden the extreme highs and lows of hospitality with resturants and bars including Euro, Cowboys, Headquarters and Cardiac (Which sent him bankrupt).At the time of releasing this, Leo has just announced that he is pulling out of the race to be the next Mayor of Auckland (This chat was recorded earlier in the year and we talk about pretty much everything EXCEPT for politics).This was a fun conversation- if you've never heard of Leo you'll get to learn about the life of one of New Zealands great characters. If you have a pre concevied idea of who Leo is, this may change your opinion (or not LOL).Dom Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On saturday August 13 2022, Arch Jelley turns 100! This podcast was first released back in April when Arch (the lifelong coach of NZs greatest ever middle distance runner, John Walker) was still 99.If you missed this episode, you are in for a treat. Arch's memory and story telling is brilliant. Its not every day you get to sit down for a conversation witrh a New Zealander who has lived through a depression, a world war, a global pandemic and everything else in between. Oh, and he achieved some cool s**t along the way!Dom Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

She is one of the most fierce cricketers in the world, a tough big hitter...and now a Commonwealth Games medalist.In this bite sized clip, taken from our podcast conversation, Sophie Devine talks in depth for the first time about her mental breakdown that saw her unable to play the game she loves for a period of time. This is raw, open, courageous and incredibly vulnerable and I can't thank Sophie enough for being so candid. I hope you guys like this and get something good from it.Dom Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sophie Devine is pretty much NZ sporting royalty (She will squirm big time at that sentence!).She’s played hockey for NZ and she is currently the captain of the White Ferns cricket team. She made her first class debut at 14 and has been in the national side since she was 17 (she’s 32 now).She’s a bloody laugh and I loved our chat. She was 100% open and honest about a terrifying breakdown she experienced that saw her walk away from the game she loves until she felt ready to return. We also talk about living with diabetes, her really-reaaly long distance relationship, playing in all boys teams as a kid and loads more. Theres a fair bit of cricket chat in here. But shes such a good story teller that it is all pretty good stuff.Follow Sophie on IG: @Sophd77This podcast has been brought to you by Arepa.It’s a high performance brain drink made right here in Aoteroa with blackcurrent and bark (definitely can't taste the bark though....its yum as).If you go to Drinkarepa.com you can use the discount code DOM20 for a 20% discount (August 2022). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You name it, Tyla Nathan-Wong has won it with the NZ Sevens team. World cups. Olmpic gold and silver. Commonwealth gold, and a bronze from Birmingham earlier in the week.But before being a famousrugby player, she was famous as a baby. In this short clip taken from the full conversation, we talk about that entire experience of being an Anne Geddes baby.If you have no idea who Anne Geddes is, google her name and click on some of her images. Her work was real famous in the 90's. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sam Tanner will be racing at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham tonight (4/8/2022).He ran his first sub 4-minute mile when he was just out of school and he has been getting faster ever since. He is the NZ record holder for 1500m- 3.34.Warning: This is heavy on run chat- just warning the listeners who aren’t big fans of that content. But there is also lots of good non-run stuff in here, I really enjoyed his company. Sam is a super high energy guy and talks the way he runs- fast!Follow him on IG: Samueltanner_And thanks for getting the podcast, especially if you have messaged me or given it a good rating or review. I really appreicate the input. So thanks.Dom. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.