Steve 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 about Tigers mindset, the dynamics of their relationship, how Steve coped with the backlash from Tigers well publicized indiscretions, the perks, and bonuses from being the caddy of the world’s best golfer and so much more. But this is not Tigers story- this is the Steve Williams story and I’m so excited to give you a peak into the mind of this reluctant hero who for a period in the early 2000s was New Zealand’s highest paid sportsperson….and then gave a lot of it away to Starship hospital.Big thanks to my sponsors who make these weekly conversations possible. Generate and Radix.Generate is an award winning, NZ owned and operated, Kiwisaver provider with a track record of strong long-term performance. Give them a follow on IG or check them out online and start taking control of your financial future:https://www.generatewealth.co.nz/Radix who have been show sponsors for a year now.   This is a tight dedicated, hardworking, focused team who make incredible products from their factory in the Waikato, including the best protein powder I’ve ever tasted. Chances are you don’t get enough protein- the easiest way to fix that is to have a protein shake every damn day. Radix Nutrition: https://radixnutrition.co.nz/  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Simone 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 lows growing up, events which culminated in Simone spending a full year in rehab for an eating disorder and self-harm. Because of all the themes we discuss, I’ve included a list of resources and numbers available to call in NZ if you feel the need to talk to a professional (You’ll find these at the bottom of this page). This episode was made entirely possible by the team at Radix. Radix sponsor Simone and took care of all her travel arrangements for this chat. We both gush about how much we love Radix products in this chat. Simone is one of the elite communities that have known about Radix stuff for years. High performance sports people have been using the stuff for years. Its only now that us regular people are learning about this incredible Kiwi creation from Hamilton.Protein powders, smoothie recovery powders and the best freeze-dried meals in the world.If you want 2024 to be the year you bring your health and fitness goals to life, Radix can help.https://radixnutrition.co.nz/ Free call or text 1737 to talk with a trained counsellor, anytime.Lifeline 0800 543 354 (0800 LIFELINE) or free text 4357 (HELP) - here to helpSamaritans 0800 726 666 – for confidential support for anyone who is lonely or in emotional distressDepression Helpline 0800 111 757 or free text 4202 – to talk to a trained counsellor about how you are feeling or to ask any questions www.depression.org.nzHealthline 0800 611 116 – for advice from experienced health staff  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Andrew 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 for NRL coach of the year and so much more.This episode offers a look into the mind of a rugby league genius who is shaping the game.Before we crack into it, massive thanks to the teams at Radix and Generate for making this episode happen.If you want 2024 to be the year you bring your health and fitness goals to life, Radix can help. https://radixnutrition.co.nz/Generate is an award winning Kiwisaver provider, with a track record of chart topping long term performance.If you want to make sure you’re making the most of your Kiwisaver account, talk to an adviser now. Head to:www.generatekiwisaver.co.nz/getadvice/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

MARTIN 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! Lots of great lessons in here about the importance of perseverance and self-belief.Thanks to the teams at Radix and Generate for making this episode happen.If you want 2024 to be the year you bring your health and fitness goals to life, Radix can help.https://radixnutrition.co.nz/Generate is an award winning Kiwisaver provider, with a track record of chart topping long term performance.If you want to make sure you’re making the most of your Kiwisaver account, talk to an adviser now. Head to:www.generatekiwisaver.co.nz/getadvice/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome 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 term performance.If you want to make sure you’re making the most of your KiwiSaver account, talk to an adviser now. Head to:www.generatekiwisaver.co.nz/getadvice/(A copy of their product disclosure statement can be found there too. The issuer of the scheme is Generate Investment Management Limited and, of course, past performance does not guarantee future returns).2.00: Penny Taylor4.55: John Hart11.07: Leighton Clarke aka Uncle Tics16.30:  Ben O’Keefe23.00: Suzie Bates33.30: Sir Peter Leitch aka The Mad Butcher38: Mary Lambie42.20: Rob Mokoraka46.40 Melie Kerr51.50: Matt Watson 1.03,00: Shaz Dagg1.06.00: Between Two Beers1.11.20: Gilda Kirkpatrick1.16.40 Karin Burger1.20.00: Nigel Beach1.25.00: Kelsi Boocock aka Healthy Kelsi  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Thanks 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-topping long-term performance.If you want to make sure you’re making the most of your KiwiSaver account, talk to an adviser now. Head to:www.generatekiwisaver.co.nz/getadvice/(A copy of their product disclosure statement can be found there too. The issuer of the scheme is Generate Investment Management Limited and, of course, past performance does not guarantee future returns).2.07: Jono Ridler8.30 Leigh Hart13.40: Haydn Jones19.15 Simon Cochrane22.30 Kelsey Waghorn27.30: Jay-Jay Feeney33.10: Sarah Gearhart39.30 Dean Barker45.45 Mea Motu50.20  Duncan Garner56.30 Shorty Clarke58.30: Marcus Daniell1.02.45: Mils Muliaina1.07.30: Hannah Wilkinson1.11.45: Maia Wilson1.15.25: Ryan Hall1.25.30: Arch Jelley1.32.40: Sam Harvey1.37.50: Cam Jones Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Generate 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 Carrington7.30: David Seymour15.10: Simone Anderson18.20: Ryan Fox22.30: Max key27.10: Dean Lonergan35.10: Dai Henwood44.00: Guyon Espiner48.40: Adam Parore1.01.00: Rachel Hunter1.08.00: Zane Robertson1.11.00: Sir Ashley Bloomfield1.18.00: Rich Farrell1.24.00: Mitch James1.27.40: Mike Rudling1.32.40: Suzy Cato1.42.10: Billy Evans1.44.30: Campbell JohnstoneThanks to the sponsors of this series, the Generate Kiwisaver Scheme.Generate is an award winning KiwiSaver provider, with at rack record of chart topping long term performance.If you want to make sure you’re making the most of your KiwiSaver account, talk to an adviser now. Head to:www.generatekiwisaver.co.nz/getadvice/(A copy of their product disclosure statement can be found there too. The issuer of the scheme is Generate Investment Management Limited and, of course, past performance does not guarantee future returns). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

JOSEPH 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 about this humble kiwi hero who, at 31, has rediscovered the form of his life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If 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.-Coping with sudden fame, regrets about doing an Air NZ safety video, going on The Traitors reality TV show, finding religion and so much more.Thanks a million to the sponsors of this episode:Radix Nutrition:https://radixnutrition.co.nz/The Generate Kiwisaver Scheme.www.generatekiwisaver.co.nz/getadvice/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If 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.-Coping with sudden fame, regrets about doing an Air NZ safety video, going on The Traitors reality TV show, finding religion and so much more.Thanks a million to the sponsors of this episode:Radix Nutrition:https://radixnutrition.co.nz/The Generate Kiwisaver Scheme.www.generatekiwisaver.co.nz/getadvice/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kelsi 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 blogger and now a well-known influencer who is genuinely living her best life.Massive thanks to the legends sponsoring this episode, Radix and Generate.Radix Nutrition have just made an incredible leap forward with the release of their V9 meal range. These freeze dried just add water meals stack up nutritionally and taste amazing. You won’t believe the vast range of flavours either. Grab a few for your draw or locker at work, chuck them in the glove box or take them camping or hiking this summer:. https://radixnutrition.co.nz/ Generate is an award winning Kiwisaver provider, with a track record of chart topping long term performance.I recently moved my Kiwisaver account to Generate after meeting with one of their friendly advisors. The meeting was really helpful, I learnt things about Kiwisaver that I’d never really considered before. If you want to make sure you’re making the most of your Kiwisaver account, talk to an adviser now. Head to: https://www.generatewealth.co.nz/getadvice/(A copy of their product disclosure statement can be found there too. The issuer of the scheme is Generate Investment Management Limited and, of course, past performance does not guarantee future returns). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nigel 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 more. At the very least, from this episode you’ll get introduced to a cool person and someone I consider a mate. But hopefully this conversation will give you much more than that- potentially some wisdom and insights that could make your life better.Thanks to the sponsors of this episode: Generate Kiwisaver and Radix Nutrition.Generate is an award-winning Kiwi Saver provider, with a track record of chart-topping long-term performance. Book to see your local Generate Kiwisaver advisor for a no obligation meeting: Generatekiwisaver.co.nz/getadviceRadix Nutrition make the best protein powders and freeze dried meals IN THE WORLD (this is my personal opinion....but I know you'll find it hard to disagree after sampling their stuff): https://radixnutrition.co.nz/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Karin 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 with stories of determination and resilience that I reckon we can all learn from.Karin is a real breath of fresh air with a relentlessly positive attitude and outlook on life so I hope you guys enjoy it.This episode is sponsored by Radix Nutrition. There products are absolutely world class. So many elite athletes are fans, but all of us can live a better quality of life by consuming their products:https://radixnutrition.co.nz/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

GILDA 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 these early years and the unimaginable things she saw and experienced shaped her into the person she is today.We discuss her stance as a Covid anti-vaxer, how her relationship developed with a man 40 years older than her and her thoughts on being labelled a gold digger. Then we discuss her appearances on reality TV, her thoughts on cosmetic surgery, what life looks like in one of Auckland’s most recognizable mansions and much much more. Gilda is a breath of fresh air with a great perspective and outlook on life and I really hope you guys enjoy this episode.Thanks so much to Radix Nutrition for sponsoring this episode. Get amongst their incredible protein powder and smoothie recovery powders. I am obsessed with their banana flavored protein. But they now have an unflavored protein powder in their range (so you can mix it into various recipes and you won't even taste it!)IG: @Radixnutritionhttps://radixnutrition.co.nz/  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Steve 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 work they have built their podcast up into one of top podcasts in New Zealand. And you only have to listen to an episode of their interview podcast to see why- they do a damn good job. This is a bit of an insight into the guys behind the podcast Steve and Seamus.Quick technical issue to flag- this was my first ever podcast with two guests. I’m reluctant to call it a threesome. But because of this I was in a different studio with a different microphone set up so at times, the sound distorts a little. My apologies. But I hope you will push through because this was a really good chat.Thanks to the legends at Radix Nutrition for sponsoring this episode.From their state-of-the-art factory in the Waikato they have plans to change the world through nutrition…and since I’ve got to know the team pretty well, I have no doubt they will succeed.Please if I could ask one favor from you, it would be give them a follow on Instagram and check out the incredible work they are up to:IG: @RadixnutritionIf I could ask two favors from you it would be, once you follow them on Instagram, go and buy something from them! You won’t regret it. Their products are simply world class:https://radixnutrition.co.nz/         Between Two Beers on The Dom Harvey Podcast.Thanks for listening all the way through. Love to hear your thoughts. You can share any feedback by email DomharveyNZ@gmail.com Or IG: DomharveyNZAnd if you haven’t done so already, it would be incredible if you could rate or leave a review for the podcast if the platform you listen on allows.Just before I sign off, big thanks to my friends at Radix Nutrition. From their state-of-the-art factory in the Waikato they have plans to change the world through nutrition…and since I’ve got to know the team pretty well, I have no doubt they will succeed.Give them a follow on Instagram and check out the incredible work they are up to.Or even better, go and buy something from them! You won’t regret it. Their products are simply world class. @Radixnutritionhttps://radixnutrition.co.nz/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sharon 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 sponsors. The input from Radix and Generate allowed me to fly Shaz up from the Manawatu for this chat. If you like the podcast, the best thing you could do would be to consider supporting these guys:Generate Kiwisaver: https://www.generatewealth.co.nz/Radix Nutrition: https://radixnutrition.co.nz/And if you want to follow Shaz Daggs journey, you’ll find her on Instagram: @Paratriathlete_shazdagg Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This 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 of this podcast:Generate Kiwisaver: https://www.generatewealth.co.nz/Radix Nutrition: https://radixnutrition.co.nz/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Matt 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 with David Letterman- you don’t want to miss that one. And much much more.There is limited fishing chat in this conversation- but I’d like to think it’s a good conversation and a profile of an awesome New Zealander who has achieved so much through his own grit, persistence and dogged determination. Lessons in this about not giving in that we can all apply!Matts career would not have been possible without the help of ITM. And I have just as much gratitude for my sponsors- Radix Nutrition and Generate KiwiSaver- a couple of epic Kiwi owned and operated companies doing great things in their respective fields.https://radixnutrition.co.nz/https://www.generatewealth.co.nz/ EPISODE CHAPTERS:3.00 The end of an era- ITM fishing9.40 Fist fight at family Xmas when he was 17.17.30 Matt the kiwi battler23.50 The life-changing roofing-testicle injury31.00 His OE: Ending in a German hospital and meeting the Pope.37.00 How he met his wife, Kaylene.39.30 Matt gets emotional.40.45 Winning a contest on Sports café.46.00 Making the first pilot episode of The Fishing Show.51.00 Mortgaging the house to make the first TV series.1.01 Pitching the show to TV networks.1.12.30 How ITM came to sponsor the show.1.22 Going to the US to appear on David Letterman’s show.1.48 “Man Vs Fish” show on Discovery/Animal Planet.1.54 Delivering his son in a car late at night.2.05 Matt’s mental health and how he stays well.2.13 Reflecting on a young Matt Watson  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Melie (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 become a powerful mental health advocate by sharing her own struggles with her incredible video series, “Treading Water”https://outoftherough.nz/Thanks so so much to the sponsors of this episode: Generate Kiwisaver: https://www.generatewealth.co.nz/Radix Nutrition: https://radixnutrition.co.nz/Generate is an award winning, NZ owned and operated, Kiwisaver provider with a track record of strong long-term performance.And Radix Nutrition who make incredible products from their factory in the Waikato, including the best protein powder I’ve ever tasted. If you feel like you could do with some additional help or support after listening to Melies story, please utilize some of these awesome resources:Free call or text 1737 to talk with a trained counsellor, anytime.Lifeline 0800 543 354 (0800 LIFELINE) or free text 4357 (HELP) - here to helpSamaritans 0800 726 666 – for confidential support for anyone who is lonely or in emotional distressDepression Helpline 0800 111 757 or free text 4202 – to talk to a trained counsellor about how you are feeling or to ask any questions www.depression.org.nzHealthline 0800 611 116 – for advice from experienced health staff Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rob 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 list of resources which I urge you to use:Free call or text 1737 any time for support from a trained counsellor.The Depression Helpline – 0800 111 757 or free text 4202 (to talk to a trained counsellor about how you are feeling or to ask any questions).Youthline – 0800 376 633, free text 234 or email talk@youthline.co.nz or online chat.The Lowdown Text 5626 for support to help young people recognize and understand depression or anxiety.Alcohol Drug Helpline (0800 787 797)Massive thanks to my sponsors, Radix and Generate for their support in making these conversations possible. Please support the legends who support the podcast:Radix Nutrition: https://radixnutrition.co.nz/Generate Kiwisaver: https://www.generatewealth.co.nz/  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mary 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 a Subway franchise owner and now media coach for Christopher Luxon and much much more.Mary is a vibrant and charismatic storyteller and a real breath of fresh air so I hope you guys like this one. This episode is bought to you by the legends at the Generate KiwiSaver scheme.Generate is an award-winning KiwiSaver provider, with a track record of chart-topping long-term performance.www.generatekiwisaver.co.nz/getadvice/Also on their website is a copy of their product disclosure statement. The issuer is Generate Investment Management Limited and, of course, past performance doesn’t guarantee future returns. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This 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 script, no guideline's, and very little pre discussion. The Mad Butcher sat down and I asked him if we could have a fake argument about the name of the podcast and then we both just went for it. This episode is bought to you by the legends at the Generate Kiwisaver scheme who have been big supporters of the podcast so I’m ecstatic to have them on board as a partner.Generate is an award-winning KiwiSaver provider, with a track record of chart topping long-term performance.If you are curious to find out more, you should check them out: www.generatekiwisaver.co.nz/getadvice/Also on their website is a copy of their product disclosure statement. The issuer is Generate Investment Management Limited and, of course, past performance doesn’t guarantee future returns.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sir 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 always liked the Mad Butcher. But I like him even more after this and I hope you guys enjoy it too.This episode is bought to you by Generate Kiwisaver.Generate is an award-winning KiwiSaver provider, with a track record of chart topping long-term performance.If you are curious to find out more, you should check them out: www.generatekiwisaver.co.nz/getadvice/(Also on their website is a copy of their product disclosure statement. The issuer is Generate Investment Management Limited and, of course, past performance doesn’t guarantee future returns).  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Suzie 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 isShe’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 after a couple of chardonnays, what Mick Jagger WASN’T wearing when she met him in his dressing room and much much more.I was left with the impression that she has such a growth mindset that she doesn’t take a lot of time to pause and reflect on all the cool stuff she has achieved and experienced in her life. And there is so so much to reflect on!Thanks to the legends at Radix Nutrition for getting behind this episode.Mike and the team at Radix have been key players in helping this little podcast grow from nothing into something I’m really proud of.If I could ask one favor of you, it would be to check out their website:https://radixnutrition.co.nz/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This 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 the podcast out. I genuinely appreciate you being here to read this. 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!)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.

Dr. 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 Africa Vs Ireland.In this conversation we explore Ben’s journey from general medicine to ophthalmology, his passion for rugby, and how he balances both these intense careers. I invited Ben on after he blew up on Instagram by sharing some of the gross comments he got after the super rugby final. Also, he is just an inspiring New Zealander who is kicking serious life goals and probably doesn’t get the recognition he deserves.Thanks to Radix Nutrition for sponsoring this episode. If you have not done so already, you can check out their incredible nutritional products at:https://radixnutrition.co.nz/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Leighton 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 fiancée Olivia.His time on the TV show Living with Tourette’s.Becoming an overnight celebrity thanks to his viral success on TikTok and much much more.I’ve known Leighton in passing for a years but after this conversation I feel I really got to know him. He says he is a cool person and a good man. And I agree. Keen to hear what you guys think as well: Domharveynz@gmail.comThanks to Radix Nutrition for sponsoring this episode. If you have not done so already, you can check out their incredible nutritional products at:https://radixnutrition.co.nz/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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This 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 race in Christchurch, something which spiraled John into a deep and long-lasting depression.John is a man who has devoted a lot of his life to NZ sport- in rugby he coached 142 games for a total of three teams and retired from the sport with a win record of 84.5%He keeps his head down these days by choice so I can’t thank him enough for coming over to chat- especially about some of the less sexy stuff.I really enjoyed spending time with John and I hope you do too.Thanks very much to Radix Nutrition for sponsoring this episode.Without there support, it would not be possible to keep bringing you these conversations- it’s a fair amount of work each week and their investment is crucial. I only tell you this so that you may be compelled to check out what they are all about and, if you like what you see, maybe become a customer. I almost guarantee that once you try their products, you will become a fan- they are that good.https://radixnutrition.co.nz/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chances 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 is fitter and more active than most of us. You can follow her on inspirational Instagram account: https://www.instagram.com/fitness.amputeenz/Penny doesn’t do a lot of this stuff, so I appreciate her sharing her story and going back to some pretty bleak times and I hope you guys like it too.Thanks to Radix Nutrition for sponsoring this episode.I start every day with a protein shake made with protein powder from Radix. But they do so much more than just protein powder. I don’t want anyone to buy something they don’t want or need, but it would be nice if you would support the people who have enabled me to grow this podcast this year. Also, their products really are the best.https://radixnutrition.co.nz/  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cameron 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 the final conversation they had before his dad passed away, the stress of trying to break into the LA acting scene, the bizarre thing he got offered thousands of dollars to do, his struggles with his mental wellbeing and much more.A mutual friend of ours suggested I get Cam on as a guest and he didn’t disappoint. I thoroughly enjoyed getting to know more about him and I hope you do too.Thanks to Radix Nutrition for sponsoring this episode.I start every day with a protein shake made with protein powder from Radix. They honestly do the best flavors made with the best ingredients. They have just introduced 2 new flavors to their range – mango and blueberry. Like all their other flavors, these 2 don’t disappoint.Check out their incredible nutritional products at:https://radixnutrition.co.nz/  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In 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 about running.For most listeners, as well as getting to know a bit more about this average ordinary guy who is on a mission to redefine what the human mind and body is capable of, most of us will get to learn a bit more about the fringe running events known as backyard ultras.To learn more about CurraNZ (the exceptional black currant supplement that Sam and I talk about) you can check them out here:https://curranz.co.nz/Use the code DOM for 20% discount on CurraNZ Original 30sThanks to Radix Nutrition for sponsoring this episode.I know I’m supposed to say how much I like them because of our professional arrangement, but I genuinely was a fan of their products even before they approached me to sponsor the podcast. I start every day with a protein shake made with protein powder from Radix. They do the best flavors made with the best ingredients.Check out their incredible nutritional products at:https://radixnutrition.co.nz/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Arch 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 goldmedal 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 being released, Arch turns 101. So, I invited him back for a podcast where I would put YOUR questions to him. Arch is still in tremendous health, physically and mentally, so this was a real treat- it’s not often you get to pick the brains of someone who has seen and done so much and is still around and able to share that wisdom. I really enjoy spending time with Arch and I hope you guys do too. He really is a national treasure.Thanks to Radix Nutrition for sponsoring this episode.I start every day with a protein shake made with protein powder from Radix. They do the best flavors made with the best ingredients. They have just introduced 2 new flavor to their range – mango and blueberry. Like all their other flavors, these 2 don’t disappoint.Check out their incredible nutritional products at:https://radixnutrition.co.nz/  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fun 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 run in Boston to the disappointment of having to pull out of the Olympic marathon in London and the career ending injuries he endured.Ryan gives us a peak behind the curtain on the massive physical and mental effort that goes into preparing for these huge races- both for himself as a runner, and now in his role as coach to his wife, Sarah Hall, who is a total badass.We talk so much more than running though:Ryan's now a tank as a result of years of weightlifting so we chat about that transformation.He was 63 kilos when he stopped running…now he kind of looks like Dwayne Johnson.We also chat about Ryan and his wife Sarah's decision to adopt 4 sisters from an orphanage in Ethiopia and the challenges of raising a family who know very little English language or American culture.Ryan's story is about resilience, perseverance, and the courage to let go, pivot, and embrace new paths. Ryan has such a good attitude. He might be the most laid back and chilled serious athlete you could ever meet. I loved our time together in Boston and I hope you do too.Thanks to Radix for sponsoring this episode.If its protein powders, smoothie recovery powders or freeze dried just-add-water meals that actually taste nice and give you the nutrients you need, check them out: https://radixnutrition.co.nz/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Last 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 milestone in 17 months.For that I cannot express enough gratitude to YOU for listening. Especially if you have been along for the ride since the beginning or early into the podcast journey.Also, thanks to all the businesses who have supported the podcast so far. In particular, Radix Nutrition who have been the longest and most loyal sponsor. I love you guys!!https://radixnutrition.co.nz/And a final shout out. During the podcast I talk about some of the team helping out now behind the scenes. Marcus, the social media guy I mention can be contacted here:Marcus@Viadigital,co,nz Or check what he is all about here: https://www.viadigital.co.nz/We have only been working together for the past 6 weeks but I have already been blown away by what he has done, and I'm very confident the podcast is only going to get better with his input. Thanks Logan!!   Dom Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Maia 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 the lockdown while helping nurse her mum through a diagnosis of lung cancer.Maia has dealt with a tonne of adversity which has helped make her the fierce bullet-proof resilient waihine that she is today.She is a real breath of fresh air and so much fun to talk to- as well as being talented, fiercely competitive and driven…she is also bloody hilarious!Thanks to the legends at Radix Nutrition for bringing you this episode.Follow them on social media or check their website out to see the incredible game changing products they are making at their state-of-the-art factory in the Waikato. Their products have been a go to for professional and elite spots people for years. But all of us can benefit from the radix range:https://radixnutrition.co.nz/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hannah 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 you’ll come away with a better idea of who Hannah the person is on and off the pitch.Thanks to the sponsors of this episode, Skin Institute and Radix Nutrition.6000 Kiwis are diagnosed with melanoma every year and 300 people die from it. Skin Institute are THE skin cancer experts. Go and see them for a full body skin check:https://www.skininstitute.co.nz/0800 754 637And Radix Nutrition who have a special deal right now which you should get amongst. They want YOU to try their breakfasts…for FREE. Just select a couple of flavors you like the look of and you will pay for postage and nothing else:https://radixnutrition.co.nz/products/free-breakfast-sample-pack Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mils 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 this epic 90-minute conversation. I can’t thank Mils enough for being so willing to open up about his life, especially the messy stuff. He is by his own choice a reasonably private person these days, so this was a rare glimpse into mind of Mils.Thanks very much to the sponsors of this episode. Please check them out and support the legends who support the podcast.Radix Nutrition:https://radixnutrition.co.nz/And Skin Institute.https://www.skininstitute.co.nz/0800 SKIN DR (0800 754 637) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

*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 the number of runners participating. Already they have over 10,000 people signed up which will make it officially the biggest marathon event ever held in Australasia.In this conversation with James, we talk about the process of Sydney trying to join the ranks of the world’s most prestigious marathons.I’m signed up and I cannot wait- I’d love to see you there too! They have an “early bird” entry available until the end of July ($165)And Air New Zealand have some decent priced flights that weekend ($600 return)https://sydneymarathon.com/marathon/https://www.airnewzealand.co.nz/Follow James on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/that.guy.who.runs/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Marcus 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 his remarkable journey in the world of tennis, philanthropy, and mental resilience. Thanks very much to the sponsors of this episode. Skin Institute: https://www.skininstitute.co.nz/0800 SKIN DR (0800 754 637)6000 Kiwis are diagnosed with melanoma every year and 300 people die from it. Skin Institute are THE skin cancer experts. Go and see them for a full body skin check! And the absolute legends at Radix Nutrition. Their products are unbeatable. I’ve been using their protein powder and smoothie recovery powders for ages now and I genuinely swear by them. It’s not just for elite athletes (and weekend warriors like me). Most of us could do with more protein than we are currently getting, and Radix do the best flavors with the best ingredients.https://radixnutrition.co.nz/  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Shorty Clark from New Plymouth is officially the worlds best triathlete in the 70-74 category.He became a world champion in Abu Dhabi late in 2022 at the age of 71. 9 months later, in this podcast, he still gets emotional talking about that moment.It’s a sport he only took up in his late 40s and back then he couldn’t even swim so its been a long journey- a 26 year apprenticeship he jokes.I thought Shorty's story would be a good one to share for a few reasons. The main one being what YOU and I can get out of it. It’s a good boot up the arse and reminder that with hard work, persistence, and some good old fashioned self discipline, even things that might seem impossible can become possible.Thanks very much to Skin Institute, the sponsors of this episode. https://www.skininstitute.co.nz/0800 SKIN DR (0800 754 637)6000 Kiwis are diagnosed with melanoma every year and 300 people die from it. Skin Institute are THE skin cancer experts. Go and see them for a full body skin check!   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duncan is one of New Zealand's most recognizable broadcasters. He spent 17 years in parliament as TV3s political reporter as well as hosting the AM show for several years and a bunch of other TV and radio shows.He is now doing a daily podcast called “Editor in chief.”In this conversation we talk about his journey of overcoming life's obstacles, from the sudden end of his time at Today FM to navigating a divorce, the pandemic and even a wrongful arrest- something he has never talked about publicly before.Duncan also shares with me his insights on family, happiness, and resilience as he shares some of the lessons he's learned along the way. Thanks to the legends at Skin Institute for sponsoring this episode.6000 Kiwis are diagnosed with melanoma every year and 300 people die from it? So getting checked is so important- early detection can save your life.Skin Institute are the skin cancer experts. Get in touch with them for a full body skin check.They have 12 clinics nationwide so there’s probably one near you.You can book an assessment online:https://www.skininstitute.co.nz/Or phone 0800 SKIN DR 0800 754 637. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mea's life today as a mum of 5 in her early 30s looks very different to how it did just a few years ago. Through her 20s she was stuck in marriage as a victim of relentless and brutal domestic abuse with unimaginable violence and cruelty.Mea bravely opens up about her past and how she managed to survive and rebuild her life. By sharing her story, she hopes to empower others to find their own strength and use their voice to make a difference.I absolutely adore Mea and I know you guys will too. I think we can all get something from Mea’s journey from rock bottom to the top of the world. If she can get through this, still smiling and laughing. We can all get through whatever adversity life throws your way.This episode needs to come with a strong warning and I would urge anyone who feels triggered by this discussion to reach out and ask for help. In the words of Mea herself:“Speak and do not be ashamed.”https://www.instagram.com/mea_meamotu/Thanks to Skin Institute for sponsoring this episode.Did you know 6000 Kiwis are diagnosed with melanoma every year and 300 people die from it? So getting checked is so important- early detection can save your life.Skin Institute are the skin cancer experts. I went in a couple of weeks ago for my first ever full body skin check and I wish I did it years ago. I was in and out in 20 minutes and it was covered by health insurance (yours might be too).They have 12 clinics nationwide so there’s probably one near you.You can book an assessment online:https://www.skininstitute.co.nz/Or phone 0800 SKIN DR  0800 754 637 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

DEAN BARKER:Dean Barker is a name that is synonymous with yachting in NZ. Especially the Americas cup. When you think of that event his name is up there with Coutts and Butterworth back in the day and now Burling and Tuke.Unfortunately, he is probably remembered most for being the Team NZ skipper when we were on the receiving end of one of the greatest comebacks in sporting history- remember that? San Francisco 2013.  Team NZ was up 8-1 then we ended up losing to Jimmy Spitalls Oracle boat by 9 races to 8. We reflect on that period in great detail in this conversation. We also chat at length about Deans battle with bowel cancer recently. Bowel cancer is the most commonly reported cancer in New Zealand…and probably one of the least talked about cancers. As a country we have 3000 cases and 1200 deaths each year. https://bowelcancernz.org.nz/Dean has always struck me as being like an old school kiwi guy- stoic, strong, silent and intensely private. So I really appreciate him coming on the podcast and being so open about some really personal and painful stuff.Thanks to Radix Nutrition for sponsoring this episode. Even before they jumped on board as a sponsor, I was a fan of their products. Now their protein powder is part of my daily plan. Every morning without fail. They are so much more than just protein and smoothie powder though. Check out their website to learn more about this kiwi company doing special things.https://radixnutrition.co.nz/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sarah Gearhart is a New York based sportswriter and now author. You name the organization; she has probably written for it! USA Today, New York Times, Wall Street Journal, ESPN, Runner's World, Vice Sports…In April 2023 she published her first book: “We Share the Sun: The Incredible Journey of Kenya's Legendary Running Coach Patrick Sang and the Fastest Runners on Earth.”https://www.booktopia.com.au/we-share-the-sun-sarah-gearhart/book/9781639363551.htmlI met Sarah in Boston during the 2023 marathon weekend, and we sat down for this podcast conversation about her experience writing this book including how she convinced the notoriously private Patrick Sang to take part in it, the many many months she spent in Kenya and her observations and experiences with the greatest marathon runner of all time, Eliud Kipchoge. And his coach, Patrick Sang.I’m a sucker for a running book. I’ve read just about every single one imaginable. This is my new favorite. (Disclosure: I am a Kipchoge fan boy. But this is so much more than a book about running or the guy behind the guy). Whether or not you buy or read the book. I do hope you enjoy the conversation with Sarah.Thanks to Radix Nutrition for sponsoring this episode. Even before they jumped on board as a sponsor, I was a fan of their products. Now their protein powder is part of my daily diet plan. They are so much more than just protein and smoothie powder though. Check out their website to learn more about this kiwi company doing special things.https://radixnutrition.co.nz/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jay-Jay Feeney is the undisputed queen of music radio in New Zealand. She started the radio station The Edge and grew it into the massive brand that it remains to this day. She currently hosts one of New Zealand’s most listened to afternoon shows on the station, More FM.She is the author of two books and has won too many NZ radio awards to count!.This is a strange episode...jeust because of the intensely personal nature of it. I can’t imagine I will ever record a podcast that is as raw, emotive, and vulnerable as this one is. The reason being- the personal relationship.JJ and I got married in 2004. We separated about 5 years ago but remain very, very close. Because of this relationship, we know everything about one another and had the ability to touch upon some very serious stuff. Because of that a trigger warning is needed- this podcast episode discusses family violence and sexual abuse, infertility and IVF, depression, and suicide.If you listen to this and need some professional help in New Zealand, you can call or text 1737 free of charge to talk to a trained counsellor.This podcast also includes a lot of light moments too as we zoom in on some of JJs many career highlights. Thanks to Radix Nutrition for sponsoring this episode: . https://radixnutrition.co.nz/Adding to their popular Protein range, they have just launched a new range of breakfasts which are incredible: strawberry banana, coconut, vanilla, mixed berry, Apple and cinnamon and chocolate. These are super simple and super healthy. They are filling. And did I mention they taste amazing?You can pour it into a bowl or just pour the water straight into the bag and consume it that way: .https://radixnutrition.co.nz/  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kelsey Waghorn was a Whakaari White Island tour guide in December 2019 when it erupted. This is a powerful and raw conversation with Kelsey. And it is a tough listen in parts, made slightly easier thanks to Kelsey's ability to find the humor and light in the darkest situations. We talk about Kelsey and her life before, during and after the eruption, the resilience and courage it takes to navigate life after such a harrowing experience.Through her journey of healing, both physically and mentally, Kelsey opens up about her struggles with PTSD and how she learned to be kinder to herself.Her story serves as a stark reminder that even in the darkest of times, laughter and hope can help us heal and move forward.I loved Kelsey's company so much. She left me feeling inspired, moved and motivated. She doesn’t do much stuff like this so I can’t thank her enough.Thanks to Radix Nutrition for sponsoring this episode. They are (currently) a little kiwi company doing big things. Check them out for yourself right here:https://radixnutrition.co.nz/.Also, big thanks to the spectacular QT hotel in Auckland for looking after Kelsey while she was in Auckland.https://www.qthotels.com/auckland/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Simon Cochrane:A week before this podcast conversation took place, Simon Cochrane travelled from his home in Hamilton NZ to take part in the "Ultraman" event in Noosa as a relative unknown in this event. After 3 days of intense and brutal racing he not only won the event, he also SMASHED the world record.The Ultraman event is a crazy few days of racing. It was created in 1983 by some mad bastards who, I'm assuming, decided the Ironman distance was too easy LOL. This is what an Ultraman weekend looks like:Day 1: 10km ocean swim and a 145km bike ride.Day 2: 276-km bike ride.Day 3: 84-km run (double marathon).This is definitely an episode for the running and multi-sport nerds. But there are takeaways in this conversation for everyone. Including time management and how to get more out of yourself every day, and how you can change your situation if you aren’t happy with it and the importance of enjoying everything you do- and how that’s a mindset you can choose. As Simon says with his endurance events: “Pain is inevitable, suffering is optional.”Thanks very much to my pals at Radix Nutrition for sponsoring this episode:https://radixnutrition.co.nz/    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hadyn Jones is an ultramarathon runner (that’s one of the caps he wears).  He is also a well-known current affairs TV host. You may recognize the face or voice from Fair Go, Seven Sharp, the good sorts segment at the end of the news on Sunday night (a really cool feature he has done for years).He is also a dad and a husband. All roles that he juggles successfully. His secret includes getting his long runs done when the kids are in bed!We discussed his running journey, his career including his early years working with Sir Paul Holmes and the decision to relocate and work from Taranaki. We talk about his home life, his recollections from losing his dad at the age of 5 and much more. I loved sitting down with Haydn and I hope you guys enjoy it too.Thanks to Radix nutrition for sponsoring this episode. These guys have HUGE plans to take on the world when it comes to health and nutrition and I genuinely believe they will achieve what they set out to do.Actually, if you are yet to try some of their stuff, they have a special deal going right now. You can sample their protein powder for free! 5 sample sachets of their 5 different flavors for $5 postage: Here's the link:https://radixnutrition.co.nz/pages/protein-sample: Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If you say you don't know who Leigh Hart is, I'd probably raise an eye brow.He has been part of the New Zealand comedy and TV landscape for two decades now.He is also the face of Hellers sausages, the creator of Wakachangi beer and, more recently, the insanely good Snackachangi chips THE best Salt n Vinegar chips in the world).BUT whether you know him or not, I think you’ll be a fan of Leigh after this. It’s a fascinating insight into the mind of a creative genius.We get real deep and talk about his childhood which included a whole year without seeing his parents.His entire TV career and which of his old work he regrets now, and how the famous snackachngi chips came about.Lee also reflects on his marriage breakup, the resilience needed to get through it, and how he has become more emotionally vulnerable with age. This was my favourite part of the conversation. His honestly and vulnerability was profound. Thanks to my friends at Radix Nutrition for sponsoring this episode. I am a daily user of their protein powder. Start every day with a shake for breakfast. Their banana flavor is incredible. They are much more than amazing and delicious protein powder though. You can go to Radix.co.nz to see their whole incredible range of world class products made in the Waikato and shipped to wherever you are on earth.https://radixnutrition.co.nz/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Just 4 days before recording this podcast, Jono Ridler had SMASHED the New Zealand open water swim distance record when he swam 99 kilometers (previous record was 80km)His 33 hour non-stop swim without a wetsuit started on a fine Tuesday morning and finished on a very story Wednesday night.I really hope you guys like this chat. Jono is not a big name guest…he’s just a regular guy who has done something incredible and inspiring. Actually, to give you an idea of just how regular he is, after finishing this 99km swim on Wednesday night he spent Thursday in Hospital then was back at work on Friday! . I absolutely love that- ordinary people doing extraordinary thingsThere are lots of lessons in here about staying positive and not giving up when things get hard. Even some techniques that any of us can use to achieve greatness in our own lives, whatever your goal is.Thanks very much to my mates at Radix nutrition for sponsoring this episode. Check out their game changing products online at:https://radixnutrition.co.nz/    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Campbell Johnstone made a name for himself in NZ rugby circles as an All Black and Canterbury Crusaders rugby star in the early 2000's,He made a name for himself internationally in early 2023 when he became the first ever openly gay all black. This is his story.This is as they say in rugby, a podcast of two halves- the first half zooms in on his sexuality and the second half looks back on his rugby career which included three super rugby titles.We chat about his decision to do the interview on Seven Sharp with Hilary Barry, growing up gay and his earliest sexual experiences, coming out to his parents, dabbling with the Grindr dating app and much more.Then we look back on his rugby career- his thoughts on Razor Robertson as a coach, the hilarious reaction from his dad when he told him he was an All Black, his awkward haka experiences and more.I really enjoyed Campbells company and I hope you guys love this conversation and get something from it.Thanks very much to the absolute legends at Radix Nutrition for sponsoring this episode. I start every day with their protein powder mixed with ice cubes and a bit of trim milk. If you are not using protein powder- you should give it a go. Its not just for weightlifters…its useful for anyone who wants to hang on to the muscles you already have (which is so important, especially as you get older).Check out their website:https://radixnutrition.co.nz/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

William "Billy" Evans.It was an absolute honor and a privilege to spend an hour with Billy Evans in Boston, just 2 days after the 2023 Boston marathon (which he ran with his two sons).Ten years ago, Billy ran the Boston marathon, then shortly after finishing, he and his entire Boston police force had to get to work to try and find out who was responsible for the two bombs that went off near the finish line of the marathon.If you have seen the Netflix documentary series, “American Manhunt: The Boston marathon bombing” you will be familiar with Billy.  He is the first face you see in episode one. He is also the person responsible for capturing one of the two bombers alive after he called for a ceasefire after an intense shoot-out on a boat.Billy has lived in Boston his whole life and spent his entire adult life in law enforcement.He is a passionate runner, husband, dad, and Bostonian. And I could not believe my luck when he kindly agreed to sit down with me while I was in his city.In our hour we talk about his relationship with running, his upbringing and losing both his parents at a young age, his decades as a cop in Boston then the Boston bombing, a case that defined his career.Thanks very much to my mates at Radix Nutrition for sponsoring this episode. These guys are doing incredible work with their small team from their big factory in Waikato. And it’s an honor to have a front row seat as they take on the world: They do a whole range of exceptional products- I start the day with a protein shake using their powder (usually banana or coconut).Check them out online, or follow them on Instagram, as they take on the world:https://radixnutrition.co.nz/ https://www.instagram.com/radixnutrition/  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mike Rudling is the founder and CEO of Radix Nutrition who are the sponsors of this podcast. The short podcast snippet comes from our full conversation. Mike Rudling is a man with a mission to make you and I healthier through what we eat. I wouldn’t be surprised if, ten years from now, Radix Nutrition is a household name in New Zealand and many other countries so it’s an honor to introduce you to the very big brains behind it while they are still in a self-described start-up phase.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This "Bite size" episode comes from my full conversation with Mitch James. The purpose of these is that you may give it a listen, decide you want to hear more, then go back and check out the full episode. I'd be curious to know if this ever works or not LOL. It just seemed like a smart idea in my head.This episode with Mitch was incredibly special to me. Mitch was the very first guest on this podcast when it launched a year ago. Since then, a lot has changed for both of us so I wanted to get him back for a catch up episode.Some of you may have heard that very first episode. I’m guessing most of you guys haven’t heard it. But either way, This WAS NOT a recap episode. We cover completely new stuff. Including a track-by-track deconstruction of Mitch’s recent album, Patience.Thanks very much to the legends at Radix Nutrition for sponsoring this episode. They make a whole range of awesome products at their state of the art factory in the Waikato I’m obsessed with their protein and have one for breakfast every morning without fail. Friends of mine who love tramping swear by their ready-to-eat meals where you just add water. Radix Nutrition are a fairly new company with ambitions to take on the world and I am genuinely proud to be on this journey with them. Please check them out online and if you like what you see, support the legends that support the podcast:https://radixnutrition.co.nz/  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rachel Hunter was a secondary school student in Auckland when she was "discovered" by a photographer as she ran along an Auckland beach. She soon became one of the world’s most in demand models, earning a reputation only a handful of people had as a “super model.“ In this "bite size" clip taken from our full conversation, Rachel and I speak openly about her ex-husband and the father of her children, Rod Stewart,She reveals why she has never read the parts about herself in his book and reflects on that moment she told him the relationship wasn't going to last and her feeling about him now. Even though they broke up over 20 years ago, I know this is a tough subject so I can't thank Rachel enough for going back there and reflecting.If you like this bite size podcast, please go and listen to the whole conversation when you have time. It was a very enjoyable one to do.Thanks to my friends at Radix Nutrition for sponsoring this episode. A tremendous amount goes into these episodes each week and it wouldn’t be possible without their support.Please check them out and if you like their products, support the legends who support the podcast:https://radixnutrition.co.nz/  Thanks for listening.If your podcast app allows, please leave a rating or review.Alternatively, you can WATCH these episodes on YT. Just search Dom Harvey and you’ll find it.Thanks to Radix Nutrition for sponsoring this episode. Check them out, Radixnutrition.co.nz They do protein powder, recovery smoothies and much more. Made from there incredible factory in the Waikato and shipped to the world. There products are, IMO, the best thing to come out of the Waikato since………well, ever. But I may be a little bias Check them out online or on Instagram Radix nutrition. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mitch James is a well known New Zealand singer.  He is also a marathon runner.  But he is so much more than those things.  He is one of the most authentic, vulnerable and transparent people I have ever met.  A true open book.  100% BS free.There are some serious things we touch upon- including mental health and suicide.  And I respect Mitch for his honesty.  Warning- He DOES like to swear...so keep that in mind if you are with little kids or anyone who is easily shocked.PS:  Mitch has a new song called "History" coming out later this week.  Look out for it.  It's probably awesome. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the 90’s and early 2000s, Adam Parore was a star of the NZ cricket team.Then he could be seen on the cover of Women’s Day every other week. Over a decade ago he went to ground and there has been very little written about him in the public domain ever since.This conversation is sort of in three different chapters:The cricket career, including being mentored by his mate Martin Crowe.Climbing Mount Everest….and almost dying the day before he made it to the summit.Why he removed himself from the public eye, his loves and losses and the toll that’s played on his mental health and a bunch of other really special stuff that I loved and I hope you do too.Thanks so much to the sponsors of this episode. Radix Nutrition. The podcast is just over a year old now and it is only through the support of cool brands like Radix for being adventurous and jumping on a project like this that it is possible to keep making a brand new episode each week. So please check them out:  https://radixnutrition.co.nz/  3.40: 1999 test match story- leaving the ground to go for a run mid match17 His relentless quest for perfect play28 Caricature30 Facing the worlds best/ picking fights and sledging31.20 Hit in the head by Brett Lee34.40 Martin Crowe memories silent treatment from Crowe/ Last time he saw Martin39 Chris Cairns scandal40.30 Mount Everest44.30 Retiring from cricket/ therapy49 Almost dying on Mount Everest54.50 Passing bodies on Everest56.40 Everest summit1,03 Why he went “private”/ tall poppy syndrome1.17 Anxiery and being unable to breath1.20 The man in the mirror1.24 His relationship with crying        Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Guyon Espiner is a New Zealand media legend. He has a new book out called The Drinking Game which, if you read, may make you stop and think about your relationship with alcohol. Guyon was a drinker, and a very good one, until he quit a few years ago.In this short "Bite size" podcast, which is a small portion of our full length conversation, Guyon reflects on the last time he got drunk (3 years ago) and his decision to give up alcohol altogether.Thanks to my friends at Radix Nutrition for getting in behind this episode. Ask for Radix wherever you buy your supplements from, and if they don’t stock it, let them know they should. Give them a follow and check out their website to learn more about them:IG: @RadixnutritionWWW: Radixnutrition.co.nz Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This "Bite size" podcast is an except taken from my full conversation with Dai Henwood.The hope is that, perhaps, after listening to this you may deicide to download and listen to the full episode with Dai at a later date when you have more time on your hands.Dai has been a part of the local comedy and TV scene for over 20 years. Starting as a stand up comedian he ended up as one of the team captains on 7Days, a role he held for over a decade. More recently he has hosted big mainstream TV shows like Family Feud, DWTS and LegoMasters.In late January 2023 he announced publicly that he had been living with cancer for 3 years. Since then his treatment has included fourteen rounds of chemotherapy, high-dose radiation, three lung surgeries and having parts of his liver and bowel removed. But after the cancer spread to his lungs and lymph nodes, his oncologist told him the cancer was incurable.In this snippet, Dai and I discuss his biggest fears and regrets in life. Thanks very much to Radix Nutrition for making this episode possible. Made in the Waikato and shipped anywhere in the world. Their protein powders are incredible. If you don’t do protein shakes already, you should try. Its not just for gym junkies…all of us could do with more protein in our diets to help preserve any muscle you already have. Check them out:https://radixnutrition.co.nz/  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This "bite size" podcast episode is a portion taken from my full conversation with Dean Lonergan.The idea of these smaller podcasts is that, if you like what you hear, you may go on to bookmark/download/listen to the full conversation. Also, I know we all have limited time, but everyone can find 7 minutes to listen to a podcast.Dean Lonergan was a Kiwi rugby league player in the late 80s and early 90s. He is reluctantly most remembered for a sickening head clash where he was knocked out cold and convulsing on the field…before returning to play on only 6 minutes later.Since retiring from sport, he had a very successful career in breakfast radio before reinventing himself once again and becoming New Zealand’s most well known sports promotors, introducing the fight for life concept to NZ.Thanks very much to my sponsors, Radix Nutrition:https://radixnutrition.co.nz/ Feel free to check them out. They make alot of really cool stuff (their protein shake is my favourite) and, if you like what you see, support the people who support the podcast.Thanks, Dom. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This "bite size" episode comes from the full podcast conversation with Max Key (Episode 58) that came out recently. If you are time poor or not sure you want to listen to the full episode, you can listen to this then decide.Max Key is a household name in New Zealand and a person that most people probably have an opinion on. He was 13 years old in 2008 when his dad became the Prime Minister of New Zealand, a job that meant every single teenage mis-step Max made was played out in the public eye.In this clip, Max talks about his reputation as a "partyboy" and just how far from the truth it was. He talks about some of the online abuse from stangers he was subjected to, and even death threats.Thanks to the legends at Radix Nutrition for sponsoring this episode. Check them out right here:https://radixnutrition.co.nz/  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This "bite size" podcast episode comes from my full conversation with Ryan Fox (episode 57). If you like this, feel free to go and bookmark/download the episode with Ryan and listen to it when you have the time.Ryan Fox is an incredible golfer. At the time of writing this his world ranking was 30. He is also the son of Grant Fox, one of the greatest All Blacks of all time. In this snippet, he discusses his friendship with the late cricket legend Shane "Warney" Warne. And shares a couple of awesome memories about Warney.Thnaks very much to Radix Nutrition for sponsoring this episode. Check out their awesome range right here:https://radixnutrition.co.nz Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ryan Fox is one of the world’s greatest golfers. At the time of writing this, his world ranking was number 30. And he played so well in 2022 that he earned himself an invite to this year’s Masters tournament in Augusta (that posh one where the winner gets a green jacket and all the caddies wear white overalls which looks like they are about to go and paint a house).In this conversation, recorded during his Christmas holiday we talk about loads of stuff- what it feels like to win $1.1 million dollars in a week, and how much of that he must pay out to his team. Life growing up as the son of Grant Fox – one of the greatest all blacks ever.What lessons he got from Steve Hansen about dealing with adversity when he was going through a bad patchHis friendship with the late Shane Warne and much more.Thanks so much to the sponsors of this episode, Radix Nutrition. Enhancing the human potential through nutrition. Made in the Waikato and shipped around the world.I have been a super-fan of their protein powder for over a year now and once you try it, I think you will be a convert too.  Please check them out:https://radixnutrition.co.nz/And if you have any feedback for how this podcast can improve or guest suggestions, please get in touchDomharveynz@gmail.comhttps://www.instagram.com/domharveynz/Oh, and if you want to WATCH these episodes on YT, here is the link to do so (Please subscribe if you have a You Tube account)https://www.youtube.com/@domharveynz Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Many of you will be hearing about Simone Anderson and her story for the first time here.For many more, she is someone very familiar due to her regular and frequent social media content that she shares to her 314,000 followers on Instagram and 274,000 followers on Facebook.The brief back story is this: In 2014, at 21 years old, Simone was 169kg and on a fast track to an early grave. She started documenting her weight loss journey through surgery on social media and went viral for it, appearing on the Tyra Banks TV show in the USA and numerous international websites.This social media fame led her to become New Zealand’s first full-time “influencer.”This conversation is Simone’s story- the good, bad, and the ugly: The triggers that lead her to be clinically obese in her early 20s, her decision to get surgery, going viral, becoming an influencer, meeting her now husband, becoming a mum, dealing with online trolls, some of the controversies she has been involved in and much much more.IG: https://www.instagram.com/simone_anderson/FB: https://www.facebook.com/simonesjourneytohealthThanks very much to the sponsors of this podcast episode: Radix Nutrition. If you shop online at their website BEFORE Friday February 10, 2023 you can SAVE 25% with the discount code RUNNERSONLY(This is for 1kg bags of protein/smoothie powders only)Radix has never discounted their products before and they may never do it again so get amongst it!https://radixnutrition.co.nz/Code: RUNNERSONLY(PS: The banana and coconut are my faves....but they all taste delicious IMO) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This "Bite size" episode comes from my full conversation with NZs most well known social media influencer, Simone Anderson.If you like this short snippet, please download the full length episode and listen to it when you have the time.In this clip, Simone discusses some of the crap she has had to deal with from strangers online and, talks about the moment where things got so bad that she considered throwing it all away.If you are not familiar with Simones story, back in 2014, at 21 years old, Simone was 169kg and on a fast track to an early grave. She started documenting her weight loss journey through surgery on social media and went viral for it, appearing on the Tyra Banks TV show in USA and numerous international websites.This social media fame led her to becomes New Zealand’s first full time “influencer.”Thanks very much to the sponsors of this eposide of Runner Only. Radix Nutrition:https://radixnutrition.co.nz/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This "bite size" podcast comes from the full 1 hour 40 minute conversation with the ACT party leader, David Seymour.Before the last general election in New Zealand David realised his alcohol intake was increasing so he decided to abstain for a while. This is what he learned about himself and how not-drinking impacted his life. We also discuss his return to moderate drinking, where he took the stage on the night of the election and made a very slurry speech.This podcast is sponsored by Radix Nutrition.https://radixnutrition.co.nz/The take advantage of the exclusive offer for podcast listeners and get 25% off their 1kg bags of protein and smoothie power, please use the discount code: RUNNERSONLYThis offer strictly runs until friday February 10, 2023. Thank YOU for supporting the legends who support this show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

David Seymour is probably most famous for two things- being the leader of the Act party for almost a decade. And twerking in lycra on DWTS!We talk about his relationship with other politicians including Jacinda Ardern and Winston Peters. We talk about the death of his mum to cancer in his early 20 and why he has never watched the DVD she made for him in her final weeks, his whole DWTS experience, all the strange little moments he has gone viral for, his relationship with alcohol and how drunk was he really at the last election night?I understand politics is a murky area. So polarising. But I genuinely care what you guys think so please let me know. Are you keen to hear more from any of the people who run our country? Or not really? My goal is just to speak to really interesting people from all walks of life and learn what makes them tick…but I also want to make sure I deliver you guys a great show each week.Please let me know: Runnersonlypodcast on IG or Domharveynz@gmail.comMassive thanks to the team at Radix nutrition. World-class nutritional products made in the Waikato and shipped worldwide. Please support the legends who support this podcast:https://radixnutrition.co.nz/ https://www.instagram.com/radixnutrition/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dame Lisa Carrington is the most successful New Zealand Olympian of all time with 5 gold medals and 1 lonely bronze.In this short podcast, Lisa talks about some of her insecurities and her negative self-talk and how she tries to reign it in. It’s a reminder we are all human…even those who are super human This “Bite size” clip comes from our full conversation. If you like this short sample, you should download the full episode and listen to it when you have time. Alternatively, you could watch it on You tube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=skwdpglr5zk&t=154sThanks very much to the sponsors of this episode, Radix Nutrition:https://radixnutrition.co.nz/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dame Lisa Carrington is possibly the most esteemed guest on the podcast so far. Not only the very first Dame but also the greatest NZ Olympian of all time with 5 gold medals and hundreds of other accolades to her name.This is such a cool conversation. We see Lisa on TV, usually smiling on the podium with a gold medal around her neck followed by a 30-second sound bite on the news. But I have never heard Lisa be this candid before. Ever. This is a true look into the mind of a world-class athlete. You’ll get to know her strengths, weaknesses, flaws, fears, insecurities, and everything in between.I always thought she was a good role model. Now I know for certain that she is!Thanks to my friends at Radix Nutrition for getting in behind this episode. Ask for Radix wherever you buy your supplements from, and if they don’t stock it, let them know they should! Give them a follow and check out their website to learn more about them:IG: @Radixnutritionhttps://www.radixnutrition.co.nz   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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:DomharveyNZ@gmail.comOr 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 publically 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 publically 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.

At 28 Tyla has won silver and gold Olympic medals, a Commonwealth games gold, 2 rugby sevens world cup titles AND she has twice been named NZ sevens player of the year.  She was also a model for legendary photographer Anne Geddes as a baby, something we chat about in this conversation.I loved this podcast so much.  Tyla is such an easy conversationalist and a real open book.  I really hope you guys like this one as well.Cheers,  Dom   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Disclaimer.  This is a repeat episode that was first shared back in March.  I’m reposting it because on the day of the reppost Hayden was been in Birmingham for the 2022 commonwealth games.We discuss how he won and then almost lost his Olympic medal, losing his dad in a plane crash as a young boy, the romantic gesture to his girlfriend while she was in MIQ and much much more. He's got years ahead of him but he is already an absolute weapon in the sport.  If its your first time hearing it, I hope you enjoy it and get to learn more about this young Kiwi champion.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On the day this episode released, Andrea had just competed in the Birmingham Commonwealth Games.  At the age of 40 and with a toddler, it may be the last time we ever see this triathlon legend wearing the black lycra.We talk about her incredible career spanning almost 2 decades, how she stayed fit during her recent pregnancy, giving birth WHILE nursing a broken arm, the time she finished a triathalon after breaking her collarbone, the sudden death of her partner in France a few years back and much more.Shes pretty shy and modest so talking about herself is not something that comes easy to Andrea.  With that in mind, I really appreciate her making the time to sit down to chat.Hope you guys enjoy it.    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this short clip taken from our full conversation, Taranaki dairy farmer Kane Brisco talks about his rock bottom as a farmer.  His absolute shitter of a year where he wanted to walk away from the farming lifestyle. had dreamed of his whole life.  And his lessons in blame and accountability.Wherever you are from and whatever you do, we can all take something form thisSince this moment, Kane has worked on himself to become an ultramarathon runner, mental health advocate, author and much more.If you liked this, please check out the full conversation with Kane. Or look out for his book when its released on August 17.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

 Kane Brisco is a Taranaki dairy farmer who has gained a huge following on social media with the “Farm Fit” movement he started in 2019, to help improve physical and mental fitness wn emphasis on the rural community.In April he ran 100km in his gumboots and in the process raised over $20,000 for I Am Hope.His brand-new book, “Tools for the top paddock” will be out in August. Follow Farm Fit on IG:  Farmfit_NZ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Want to know what it feels lioke to be the All Blacks captain of a team that gets knocked out of the Rugby World Cup?  Kieran Read was captain of the All Blacks side in 2019 when they got knocked out of the World Cup in their semi-final game, which also happened to be his birthday!Kieran paints an incredible picture and talks us through how it feels as an All Black captain dealing with the agony of a loss.  And what happens in the hours and days following.  If you enjoy this snippet, you'll probably enjoy the full 75 minute chat with "Reado." (Episode 26) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kieran Read is the 3rd most capped All Black of all time (128 tests, 52 as captain).  Since retiring he has been keeping fit by trail running...he even ran over 50km along the Old Ghost Road.Nothing is off the table in this episode.  We discuss his drastic weight loss since retiring from rugby, his new love of trail running, the highs and lows of his epic rugby career, surviving the Christchurch earthquakes and so much more. Really hope you guys enjoy getting to see another side of Kieran.Thanks to my sponsors of this episode:  Ultroaudio.com  In my opinion, the best ear buds for runners.  I have weird shaped ear holes so have always struggle to find buds that sit nicely.  But these do the trick.  They also look and sound great.  And they are a pretty good price so you want be too heartbroken if you ever lose one down the side of your seat in an airplane.If you buy them before the end of July 2022, you can use my discount code:  DOM15   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Josh Komen was NZs fastest 800m runner before he was struck down with leukemia, what followed was a decade long fight for his own survival.In this bite size clip (taken from the full podcast with Josh) he talks about the increidble, random, unlikely Josh met Sibille, his (now) partner who just last week gave birth to their first daughter using sperm Josh froze before his chemo started 11 years ago.If you like this clip, please Like/Subscibe and go and check out the full conversation with the incredible and inspriing Josh Komen.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Josh Komen was the fastest 800 metre runners in New Zealand and on track for Commonwealth games selection when he got diagnosed with a rare leukemia. Josh is an exceptional New Zealander who has literally been to hell and back.  Twice.  Its a hard listen in parts, because of Josh's incredible story telling.  Its exhausting for him to relive his nightmare that lasted for years so I can't thank him enough for hios openness and willingness to share.  I hope you guys enjoy learning Josh's story.Check out his website:  Joshkomen.comBig thanks to this weeks sponsor of the podcast, Rockburn wines.  I've been a fan of their pinot noir for years so it is great to collab with them:  Rockburn.co.nzThanks very much for listening.  Feel free to message me with any feedback, guest suggestions, sponsorship enquries, whatever:  Domharveynz@gmail.com Or on Instagram:  DomharveyNZThanks heaps, Dom  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I undrestand not everyone has an hour to spare to listen to this weeks episode- Part 2 of the conversation with Mike King.  If thats you, here is a short snippet from that episode.  Mike King talks about why he gave his Queens service medal back to the Government (for all the epic work he has done raising money and awareness for mental health wellness)  and why he will never receive a Knighthood (and why he doesn't give a flying f***).  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mike king was named New Zealander of the year in 2019 for his work as a mental health advocate.In this eposide he talks about his introduction to cocaine and how his addiction almost killed him. His path to sobriety and how he transitioned into a mental health advocate. Also how I Am Hope and Gumboot Friday came about.Mikes a guy that knows his stuff, just from talking to so many thousands of New Zealanders.  So I really hope there are some takeaways in here that all of us can use.Big thanks to my sponsors of this episode,  Em's Power Cookies.  Look for them at your supermarket.  Or buy them online at Munchtime.co.nz   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Before he was a mental health advocate, Mike King was a household name as one of New Zealands best comedians.  In this bite size clip, he shares the story about his very first time telling jokes on stage.If you enjoy this, please check out the full episode with Mike King.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mike king was named New Zealander of the year in 2019 for his work as a mental health advocate.This is one hell of a conversation. I would say it’s the whole Mike King story but, truth be told, I feel like we just scratched the surface.In this wide ranging chat Mike gives us the exclusive details of a run based fundraiser he is embarking on in 2023.We talk about his life- the early years, his life as a chef and how he became NZs most popular comedian.  In the last quarter we get into the mental health stuff, and we go real deep on that stuff in part 2.Mikes a guy that knows his stuff, just from talking to so many thousands of New Zealanders.  So I really hope there are some takeaways in here that all of us can use.Big thanks to my sponsors of this episode,  Em's Power Cookies.  Look for them at your supermarket.  Or buy them online at Munchtime.co.nz  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sam Cane may be exceptional as the captain of the All Blacks rugby team.  But how well can he arrange a marriage proposal?In this bite size clip from the full podcast conversation, Harriet Cane shares the entire story of her surprise marriage proposal.  Its a very cute story and Sam deserves soome credit for his planning and execution in keeping the entire thing as a surprise.If you like this, check out the full conversation with Harriet Cane.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Harriet Cane has many hats.  She is an Early Childhood Education teacher, she is a new first-time mum, she thrives on competition and has participated in numerous Half Ironman and running events.  She is also the wife of All Black Captain, Sam Cane.In this conversation we discuss her relationship with running and her competitive spirit. her relationship with Sam including how they met and how he proposed (this is a hilarious story!)She talks candidly about her struggles with mental health a few years back and what she does now to ensure she keeps on top of things.  And we discuss the anguish of watching the person you love getting badly injured on TV.Big thanks to the sponsors of this episode,  Fishermans Friend!  Theres a reason this company has been going since 1865 and still makes 5 billion lozenges a year.Give them a follow on IG or FB:  @FishermansFriendNZ And look out for them at pharmacys or supermarkets (You'll find them eith at the checkout or in thecough and cold aisle). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This bite sized snippet comes from the full conversation with Zac Guildford. If you want to hear the whole thing, it's episode 21 of Runners Only with Dom Harvey.11 years ago, Zach Guildford was part of the All-Blacks squad that won the Rugby World Cup in that epic final against France in Auckland.  By then he had also won a Commonwealth Games gold medal for the sevens.  He was friends and teammates with Richie, Dan and co and went on to earn $500,000 a year.His life today looks very different.  He has no money and is on home detention in Christchurch.  But he is finally free of all his addictions and is the happiest and most at peace he has been in years.    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

11 years ago, Zach Guildford was part of the All-Blacks squad that won the Rugby World Cup in that epic final against France in Auckland.  By then he had also won a Commonwealth Games gold medal for the sevens.  He was friends and teammates with Richie, Dan and co and went on to earn $500,000 a year.His life today looks very different.  He has no money and is on home detention in Christchurch.  But he is also the happiest and most at peace he has been in years.This conversation covers alot of ground- some fantastic memories, but also alot of painful ones and I can't thank Zac enough for his raw honesty.Big thankls to my pals at Em's Power Cookies for sponsoring this episode.  Look out for these next time you do the groceries.  Or buy them online right here:https://www.fuelme.co.nz/products/brand/ems-power-cookies   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Now that she has turned her back on elite athletics, Rosa Flanagan from the Two Raw Sisters cooking duo is healthier and happier than ever.  In the bite sized clip from our full conversation, she offers her advice for any young athletes (or the parents of) for how they can avoid ending up in the physical and mental shituation she ended up in. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Two Raw Sisters are Rosa and Margo Flanagan from Christchurch.  They specialise in using plant based foods (but they DO cook and use ovens!)Before Rosa Flanagan was a Raw Sister, she was a supremely talented track athlete who had her sights set on the Commonwealth and Olympic Games.  This quest for success came at a huge cost to her physical and mental health.This is a podcast episode of two halves.  The first half is Rosa's story, from being one of the fastest women in New Zealand to being at her own self described rock bottom.For the second half the other Raw Sister, Margo Flanagan, jumps on the mic and things take a lighter turn. If you don't already, feel free to follow Two Raw Sisters on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/tworawsisters/Thanks to the team at Huawei for making this episode possible with their epic sports watch, HUAWEI WATCH GT runner.  If you are keen to learn more, heres a link:  https://consumer.huawei.com/en/wearables/watch-gt-runner/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this bite sized clip taken from the full conversation with Joseph Parker, he talks openly and candidly for the first time about his 4 year  long battle for name supression which ended in March last year.Here is a link to one of the news stories at the time:https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/sport/2021/03/heavyweight-boxer-joseph-parker-named-as-sportsperson-allegedly-linked-to-international-drug-ring.htmlBut In Joes own words:  "There was nothing on me.  It was all made up.  And they still released my name- for what purpose?  I'm not saying I'm perfect.  But I haven't done anything thats against the law."    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I have been lucky enough to interview Joseph maybe 20 times since he first became a professional boxer ten years ago.  But this is the first time I have sat down with him for an in-depth conversation.If you are a boxing fan, you’ll love this.  But I honestly think this is an enjoyable conversation for all.  We cover so much ground here outside of the ring including running, his relationship with Tyson Fury and why he felt depressed after becoming the world champion. Joe is a great guy.  Humble, kind, generous and polite...but he could also kill you with one punch if he wanted to!Thanks very much to the sponsors of this episode, The HUAWEI WATCH GT runner.  If you are going long, this watch has the battery you need.  If it is fully charged, it’ll go for TWO WEEKS!  Learn more about it here with this independent video review:  https://tinyurl.com/3m9pew87 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

WARNING:  Unfortunately, this audio is not perfect.  Due to the nature of Kerry’s injury, he was unable to get real close to the microphone (Sorry about that- I need better equipment for occasions like this).  But I hope you guys can get past these audio issues and still appreciate this story from 2 of life’s most inspiring people.Kerry and Ali are couple goals.  They met at a trail running event 8 years ago in a case of love at first site.  Since then, they set up their coaching business Squadrun and have helped thousands of runners of all ability achieve things they doubted were possible.On the 26th of February 2022 Kerry Suter went into Rotorua’s Whakarewarewa forest on a mountain bike.  He was taken out in a rescue helicopter.  This mountain bike ride was to be the final piece of movement for the supremely fit superhuman. I caught up with Kerry and Ali in what has become their home since the accident, a spinal unit in Auckland.  This conversation was recorded in May 22, less than 3 months after the accident.  Its not an easy listen.  We laughed a lot- humor is a big coping mechanism for these legends.  We also cried a lot.If you want to be coached by Kerry and Ali, reach them at Squadrun:  https://squadrun.co.nz/This episode is sponsored by my mates at Em’s Power Cookies.  Check out their Power Bites!  They are perfect for on-the-go energy for long train runs:  https://powercookies.com/   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The 1960 Olympics in Rome have historical significance for New Zealand, then a little known country of just 2 million people.  Murray Halberg and Peter Snell both in black singlets won gold medals on the track within an hour of each other. Not long after that their friend and training partner, Barry Magee won a bronze medal in the dark in the marathon.As well as all being Kiwis and friends.  All three men were trained by the great coach, Arthur Lydiard (who had to pay his own way over and was not allowed to stay in the village or watch his athletes.In this short podcast recap, 88-year-old Barry gives us a blow by blow of the greatest day of his life with detail so crisp it feels like you are running alongside him.I can’t thank Barry enough for sharing his story with me.  And I hope you guys enjoy it.Dom  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

88 year old Barry Magee was, in his own words, only a “decent runner” compared to his training partners in the 1950s.  Then again, his training partners were Peter Snell and Sir Murray Halberg.   (Barry’s best 5000m time was 13.39 so you be the judge about his talent or lack of!!). The three Arthur Lydiard coached athletes went to the 1960 Olympic games in Rome.  Expectation was high for Snell and Hallberg (which they both delivered on, winning gold within an hour of each other).  But Barry was not even expected to be anywhere near the podium for the marathon.Due to the heat in Rome, the marathon time was changed to late afternoon meaning it finished in the dark (running on cobblestones with no streetlights).  This meant Barry had no idea that he had won the bronze medal when he finished in pitch black in what has gone on to be known as one of the greatest marathons of the century!This is an exhilarating story of a golden era of New Zealand athletics, and it was an absolute honor to sit with Barry and have him reminisce.He still coaches to this day and can often be found at the finish line cheering on his athletes.  He is a man who has devoted his life to running.  This is a must listen for any history buffs or running nerds.Big thanks to the sponsor of this episode, the incredible HUAWEI WATCH GT runner.  With this sexy device, you will have access to more data about your run than Magee, Snell and Halberg ever had!!  If you want to find out just what this watch can do, you'll find more info here:  https://tinyurl.com/2p9arp7pThanks very much for listening. Cheers,  Dom  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"A Kiwi man and a Canadian man walk into a bar in Switzerland with a swan..." It sounds like the beggining of an average joke, but this actually happened! Before he was a famous Olympic gold medalist and reality TV star, Eric Murray and a mate "borrowed" a swan from a lake and took it to a bar.If you enjoy this snippet, please listen to the full interview with Eric MurrayThanks,  Dom. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eric Murray is currently on Dancing With the Stars in NZ.  Prior to this he was one of New Zealands greatest ever athletes (Rowing)This was the second half of our 2 hour 20 minute conversation.In this chat we discuss how an Olympian celebrates after winning a gold medal, the time he smashed a world record by six seconds, some of the dodgy stuff he got up to overseas before he was famous, the tweet that almost got him cancelled, his obsession with golf and his current Dancing With the Stars journey.Massive thanks to the sponsors of this episode. Huawei and their new entry to the running gadget game- the Huawei watch GT Runner.  You can buy a GT Runner now from PB Tech, JB Hi-Fi and Noel Leeming.You can read more about this incredible watch (with a battery that goes 2 weeks on a single charge) right here:  https://tinyurl.com/3fay2ktb Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In August last year one of Erics best friends took her own life.  Olivia Podmore was just 24.  Her and Eric had spent the weekend in Queenstown then returned home to Cambridge together, visitng her mum on the way. He was the last person to see her alive and one of the first people to find her after she lost her battle with mental illness.Her final Instagram post detailed her frustrations with high perfornace sport in New Zealand.In this bite size clip taken from Erics podcast conversation we chat openly about mental health, their friendship, their final weekend together and his thoughts now with the benefit of 9 months of hindsight.Its not an easy listen!  But talk about this stuff can lead to change, and change is what we need.If you find any of this triggering here are some numbers you can use for help:Text HELP to 4357Or call 0800 LIFELINE (0800 54 33 54) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is part one of my very first ever two part podcast.  Eric came over and we just yarned for over two hours so I decided to split it in two.  I do need to include a warning here- towards the end we get into a fairly intense discussion about mental health and depression, and in particular the suicide of his good friend Olivia Podmore last year.If you find any of this triggering, here are some numbers you can call to reach out:Text HELP to 4357Or call 0800 LIFELINE (0800 54 33 54)Thanks a million to my pals at Em's Power Cookies for powering this episode.  Check them out at Powercookies.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cam Calkoen was born with cerebral palsy.  20 years ago the only thing that made him happy was watching the TV show "Havoc and Newsboy."  Cams mum wrote a letter to Newsboy (Jeremy Wells) and he replied.  Cam STILL has that letter pinned to his wall.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cam Calkoen was born with Cerbral palsy.  This has made everything he has achieved that much more difficult than those of us born without the condition.  Even though he has done thousands of hours of public speaking, in this moment from our conversation he shares, for the first time ever, the lowest point of his life where he made a spontaneous decision to try and end it all.It's raw.  It's vulnerable.  It's not pretty.  But its 100% honest and unfiltered.  Warts and all.  Cam is an inspirational individual.  If you like this, please listen to our full conversation.  Or recommend it to a friend. Thanks,  Dom   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cam Calkoen is a motivational speaker, para-sprinter and mountain climber. He has achieved all this and much more despite being born with a condition called cerebral palsy. It’s a condition I knew very little about so I found it very educational to sit down with Cam. I really hope you guys get something out of this conversation too. If you would like to follow Cams journey on Instagram, this is his page: @Camcalkoen Massive thank you to my sponsors of this episode: Lifestream.co.nz Check out their awesome products. And if you decide to try their Spirulina blue extra (great for energy, stamina and muscle recovery) use the code DOM15 and you’ll get a sweet 15% discount.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

99 year old coaching legend (and all round great New Zealander) Arch Jelley is joined by his 89 year old second wife in this short highlight episode.  They share the unromantic (yet still incredibly sweet) story about how they went from friends to life partners.If you enjoy this clip, feel free to listen to the whole exceptional episode with this inspirational Kiwi.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Arch (Archibald) Jelly was the career-long coach of John Walker, Olympic gold medalist and one of our best runners ever.I am so glad I got to meet Arch and now get to share this story with you.In this conversation you'll hear:What it was like living through the great depression of 1930 in Dunedin.His experiences inside submarines during WW2.The story of how he coached John Walker to be one of New Zealand’s greatest evert runners.The (rather unromantic) story of how he got with his second wife at the age of 80.His thoughts on getting a Telegram from the Queen when he turns 100 in August and much, much more.This is so much more than a running conversation- its a history lesson.  Arch is a war vet and his father fought (and survived) Gallipoli in the First World War.  So it seems fitting to release this episode on Monday April 25th, ANZAC day in NZ. PS:  Here is a link if you want to watch John Walkers incredible 1976 Olympic race at Montreal (Arch has some great memories of this which he freely shares):https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xq2rb7TMx14Massive thanks to the sponsors of this episode, Em’s Power Cookies:  Powercookies.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lets face it, the last two years has been a dumpster fire for alot of people due to the pandemic.  In this short snippet from episode 12 with NZ Olypic runner Camille Buscomb, she talks about the impact the pandemic had on her mental health and also shares her hacks for being resiliant when things don't go your way.Thanks for listening.  This episode was sponsored by Strength Meals co (Available at Countdown).  Check them out:  strengthmealsco.co.nz.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Camille Buscomb is an Olymic athlete from Hamilton.  She can tun 5km in under 15 minutes (which is nuts)  and her 10km time is 31.13. She is currently 7 months pregnant and still running 10km most days.In this. Lots of run chat in this episode.  But as usual, we cover a whole lot of ground. Big love to the sponsors of this episode:  Strengthmealsco.co.nz (You'll find them at Countdown).   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This snippet is for anyone who skipped Mondays episode with NZ cricket all rounder Jimmy Neesham or just hasn't got round to listening yet (maybe you intentionally didn't listen coz you don't like cricket LOL).High performance sport is mentally tough.  And cricket has got to be one of the most mentally taxing sports of them all.  In this very short clip, Jimmy talks about what he knows from experience that he needs to do to make sure he can keep himself mentally fit.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jimmy Neesham is a New Zealand cricket legend who started running at the beginning of the pandemic. As you'd expect there is a fair bit of cricket chat in this conversation.  But we cover a tonne of other stuff too.  He's a fascinating guy and I really hope you enjoy it as much as I did.Big love to my sponsors of this episode, Triumph & Disaster.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This snippet comes from Mondays conversation with Laura Nagel.  She is a track runner who is unbeaten on the track this year and holds the NZ titles for 1500, 3000 and 5000 metres.5 years ago a Doctor (not Dre or Phil- a real life medical doctor) told her a knee injury was a career ender (LOL).This is how she pushed through.  This clip includes a brilliant way to re-frame any sporting injury any of us may suffer.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You name it, she has done it.Marathons.  Army.  Journalisim.  TV presenting.  Breakfast radio.  Now Dancing on TV!  But there is one reasonably common thing that most of us experience that Brodie is yet to- falling in love.  If you have been too busy to listen to our full conversation from Monday, you can hear Brodie talk openly and vulnerably (but also hilariously) about her lack of a love life in this bite sized episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

5 years ago a doctor told Laura she would never run again due to a knee injury.  This year she has finished the NZ track season unbeaten!  She holds the national titles for the 1500m, 3000m and 5000m.  Basically, if she turns up to a park run somewhere in New Zealand, she wll smoke you.We chat about her incredible season, her time in the USA on a running scholership, her partners interest (or lack of) in her running, and the heartbreaking reason she started running when she was 12.    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A few weeks ago I asked on Instagram who you guys wanted to hear on the podcast.  By far the name that came up the most was Brodie Kane.Brodie runs marathons, she makes podcasts, shes worked as a serious journalist, shes presented TV shows, she's been in the amy and now shes going on Dancing with the stars!In this conversation we chat about running (of course), her mums mindblowing sporting achievement, coping with being fired at the start of the pandemic, online bullying, her love life, mental health and much more.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Been too busy to listen to the full podcast with Dave Letele from Buttabean Motivation?  No stress.  In this clip, Dave retells the story about his "rock bottom." The final straw before he turned his life around. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Last friday, on the eve of his tenth birthday, Wellingtons Spike Hayvice ran a full marathon on a 400 metre track (thats 105 laps).His mum, Fiona, is one of New Zealands best ultra marathon runners so he was in very capable hands to help him achieve his goal.I caught up with Spike straight after school on Monday (3 days after his marathon effort).  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eight years ago Dave Letele was living in Australia.  Clincally obese, depressed, alone and lonely.  Masking his pain with alcohol and whatever drugs he could get his hands on.Through his hard work and determination, Dave has not only saved his own life but also the lives of thousands of others through his organisation, BBM (Buttabean Motivation).It's an incredible story and I'm so stoked I have the opportunity to share it with you guys. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Meet my coach, Ian Kostrzewa.  I got him on for this bonus episode to talk about how to return to training (safely) after testing positive for Covid-19.In a nutshell the message is simple- DO WAY LESS THAN YOU THINK YOU SHOULD AND EASE BACK INTO IT SLOWLY. This articles summarizes  how Ian said it should be navigated:  https://www.healthnavigator.org.nz/health-a-z/c/covid-19-positive-exercise/And for more about what Ian does, check out Competitive Edge Sports Science:  http://cesports.co.nz/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There is so much more to Jeremy Wells than just that RIDICULOUSLY good looking face that we see on TV and Billboards.  As well as holiding down two high profile media roles (a breakfast radio show and a 7pm current affairs show).  Jeremy also finds time to run most days of the week.In this wide ranging conversation we talk about his why- why he started.We chat about  being raised posh, the most troule he got into as a youth, the lowest point in his life, his big break on TV, his co-hosts, cancel culture and why he will never ever go back to Gore.I thoroughly enjoyed this conversation and I really hope you do as well.This weeks episode sponsored by Triumph & Disaster:  triumphanddisaster.co.nz  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rachel was a highly strung investigative journalist.  Her life pivoted when her editor asked her to do a "fish out of water" series of stories where she tried different fitness fads.  This is how she discovered running and fell in love with the marathon disance.Good conversation for any non runners who would like to know where to start.  Also contains traces of real talk about alcohol, depression and relationship break ups (Its not as bleak as it sounds- we also share lots of laughs). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hayden Wilde blew up the internet with his post-race interview in Tokyo after he just won a bronze medal in the triathalon.  In this conversation we discuss everything!  From the experience of losing his dad as a kid to a blow by blow of how he finished 3rd at the Olymic games last year.Warning to non-runners:  There is ALOT of runing chat in this one...but hopefully there is still something for everyone in this conversation.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brad Smeele was one of the worlds best wakeboarders.  7 years ago while attempting an insane new trick, he crashed into the ramp and became quadraplegic.  His story is both heartbreaking and inspiring.  Brads resiliance, positivity, wisdom and attitude is mindblowing! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Matt Fenn is a bad-ass mental health advocate.  He does mind-blowing and ridiculous running challenges all with the goal of getting the conversation going about mental health.In 2021 he ran 654km continuously.  Each km represented a New Zealander who lost their life to suicide.We get pretty deep.  If any of it is triggering, feel free to text the legends at Lifeline on this number:  4357  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ok its time to launch this thing.  Warning:  this podcast is basically just ten minutes of me talking.  What is Runners Only all about?  Why am I doing a podcast about people who run?  When is it launching (Spoiler:  Monday Feb 28, 2022) and who are the first two guests.  If you like the sound of it (or you think you know someone who would) please spread the word.    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I am so excited about this project I have been working on.  I am also nervous as hell.  I love run chat....but will anyone else?  Also, after 30 great years of breakfast radio, this is something very different I am trying and the fear of failure is huge!  Please subscribe and come along for the ride as we build a community and go from sucking a lot to sucking less.  Thanks,  Dom. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.