190 episodes

It started off as a podcast about people who run. Now it is just a podcast about people.
Hosted by New Zealand broadcaster, author and marathon runner, Dom Harvey.

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    • 4.5 • 510 Ratings

It started off as a podcast about people who run. Now it is just a podcast about people.
Hosted by New Zealand broadcaster, author and marathon runner, Dom Harvey.

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    Olivia McTaggart - Pole Vaulter Opens Up About Body Image, Online Objectification & Tall Poppy Syndrome

    Olivia McTaggart - Pole Vaulter Opens Up About Body Image, Online Objectification & Tall Poppy Syndrome

    Olivia McTaggart is 24 years old and is one of the greatest pole-vaulters NZ has ever produced.
    Her highest jump, so far, is 4 meters 71cm (for comparison, the height of a double decker bus is 4 meters 40 centimeters).
    At 18 she fulfilled her childhood dream of going to the Commonwealth Games and finished in the top 10. Then at her 2nd Commonwealth Games she finished 4th. This year, she is hoping to raise the bar- excuse the pun- and go to the Olympics in Paris.
    If, like me, you know nothing about pole vaulting you are in for an education as we break down one of the most technical and complex and fascinating sports around. But this is so much more than a sports chat. Liv and I discuss so much cool stuff that I know we can all get some value from:
    Building confidence through hard work.
    Her 3 P’s: Passion, Persistence and Pride.
    Body image and so much more.
    Her pre-pole-vault mantra is “Calm and dangerous” and those 2 words definitely describe Liv.
    Thanks to the legends who have made this conversation possible- Radix and Generate.
    According to a study from Massey university, you’ll need around $600,000 saved up for an awesome retirement lifestyle. The best time to start planning this was yesterday. The second-best time is RIGHT NOW! 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: https://www.generatewealth.co.nz/getadvice
    Radix nutritional products are plain and simply world class. I start every day with a protein shake made with Radix powder. This has been my routine for over 2 years now and I swear by it. If you want to look AND feel good- try Radix.
    Check them out at https://radixnutrition.co.nz/

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    • 1 hr 28 min
    David Nyika - Lessons from Tyson Fury & Israel Adesanya, Mental Health, New Relationship & More!

    David Nyika - Lessons from Tyson Fury & Israel Adesanya, Mental Health, New Relationship & More!

    DAVID NYIKA
    The boxer with the nick name “The Nice Guy.”
    He has had the honor of being the flag bearer alongside Sarah Hirini at the 2020 Olympics. 
    He has also won 2 commonwealth games golds and 1 Olympic bronze medal. And he is just getting started!
    We discuss his struggle with cultural identity, being a Ugandan growing up in NZ.
    Being mentored by Joseph Parker, training alongside Tyson Fury, Tommy Fury and Sonny Bill Williams..
    The awesome back story of meeting and getting together with his coach’s daughter (who was a contestant on Love Island).
    A hilarious story about his first encounter with a young unknown Israel Adesanya and so much more.
    Thanks to my pals at Generate and Radix 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/
    Radix nutritional products are plain and simply world class. High performance athletes like David have been aware of the benefits of Radix for years, now the rest of us are catching on and learning how our own lives can be improved through their products. Give them a follow on Instagram: @Radixnutrition
    Or head to: https://radixnutrition.co.nz/


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    • 2 hrs 8 min
    Aesha Scott on Below Deck Fame, Preventing Assault on Camera, ADHD Diagnosis & More!

    Aesha Scott on Below Deck Fame, Preventing Assault on Camera, ADHD Diagnosis & More!

    Aesha Scott is one of the stars of the Bravo show “Below Deck.” Some of you will be massive fans of the woman crowned NZ TV personality of the year. 
    But I guess some of you would have no idea who she is. 
    Either way, you are in for a treat! I’ve done over 100 podcast episodes so far and this might be the wildest episode yet. This true-blue kiwi chick is amazing- relentlessly positive and just naturally likeable and hilarious. But also, so authentic.
    I think this may be Aesha Scott as you have never heard before- she was so open, raw and vulnerable about a lot of really tough life events.
    We chat about her mum’s battle with alcohol and this impact that had for Aesha as a young girl.
    Reflections on her parents’ divorce.
    Losing her older brother to a brain tumor.
    Her recent therapy journey.
    Her ADHD diagnosis as a kid.
    How she landed a role on one of the world’s biggest reality TV shows and so much more.
     
    Thanks so much to my incredible sponsors: Radix and Generate. Please support the legends who support the podcast.
    https://radixnutrition.co.nz/
    I was a huge fan of Radix even before they became sponsors. I start every day with a shake made with their protein powder. And in the past year, their freeze dried meals have become a staple in my diet. You truly have to try them for yourself to understand how epic they are in terms of taste, how filling they are, how good they are for you and how easy they are.
    https://www.generatewealth.co.nz/
    I read a story last week that a lot of us could be missing out on $312,000 just by ignoring your Kiwisaver. If YOU want to make sure you’re making the most of your KiwiSaver account, talk to a Generate adviser now. 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.


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    • 1 hr 42 min
    Alex Pledger Opens Up - Battle with Bowel Cancer, Basketball Legacy & NZ Breakers Dynasty

    Alex Pledger Opens Up - Battle with Bowel Cancer, Basketball Legacy & NZ Breakers Dynasty

    ALEX PLEDGER
    Alex is officially the tallest podcast guest ever. He is also the guest with the biggest feet…and maybe the biggest heart as well.   
    This was the first time we had ever met; I knew very little about Alex but the two hours just flew by. There are lots of lessons in here….the most important one being the importance of early detection for bowel cancer. This episode could literally save lives!
    We cover a lot of ground here- the highs of his epic basketball career including 5 NBL titles with the Breakers, the harrowing lows of his bowel cancer journey, the beautiful love story with his wife Bailey and so much more. You guys are gonna love this one.
    Thanks so much for my epic sponsors for the support, Generate and Radix.
    Generate is a Kiwisaver scheme: 
    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/
    Mike and his team at Radix are making absolute world class products from their state-of-the-art factory in Waikato and shipping them all over the world.
    https://radixnutrition.co.nz/
     

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    • 2 hrs 16 min
    Izzy Whitley - Masterclass on Resilience, Building a $40 million Business, Rob Fyfe & More!

    Izzy Whitley - Masterclass on Resilience, Building a $40 million Business, Rob Fyfe & More!

    IZZY WHITLEY:
    This mate of mine is an absolute force of nature and has a story that will hopefully motivate you to get more out of your own life.
    At 21 Izzy he started his own business with $500. He is now 29 and owns two businesses that are worth millions. And he is just getting started.
    The secret to his success? Hard work and a relentless drive to be better. 
    In this chat we get to the bottom on where his work ethic, drive and ambition stems from.
    I hope this chat inspires you to get a little more out of your own life. 
    Thanks to the sponsors of this episode. Check them out. They are both companies that are killing it in their respective fields (nutrition and Kiwi-Saver provider):
    https://radixnutrition.co.nz/
    https://www.generatewealth.co.nz/


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    • 1 hr 10 min
    Mark Richardson on Feuds with Jacinda Arden & Shane Warne, Outing Ryan Bridge on Live TV

    Mark Richardson on Feuds with Jacinda Arden & Shane Warne, Outing Ryan Bridge on Live TV

    MARK RICHARDSON:
    Just before we pad up and get to the crease, thanks to my sponsors at Generate and Radix.
    Generate is my personal KiwiSaver scheme, and I’d love it if you would consider making it yours too.  
    I recently moved over to Generates Kiwi saver scheme after meeting up with one of their awesome advisors. And the bottom line is, if I’d done this sooner, my KiwiSaver savings would probably be worth more than they are now.
    If you want to make sure you’re making the most of your Kiwisaver account, talk to an adviser now. Head to:
    https://www.generatewealth.co.nz/
    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.
    This episode is also sponsored by Radix, the official nutrition sponsors of Simone Maier who just won her 5th Coast to Coast title.
    High performance athletes, like Simone, have been fans of Radix for years, now regular folks like you and I can improve our own lives by using Radix products. The protein powder is incredible. And the freeze dried just-add-water meals are impossibly good- you really do need to try them for yourself.
    https://radixnutrition.co.nz/
     
    Righto, onto the episode! So much coming up in this episode with Mark.
    We discuss his brand new career transition to a financial advisor at Forsyth Barr, becoming unemployed when Today FM shut down and the toll it took on his mental health, reflections on his time as one of the world’s best cricketers- including his complex relationship with the late Shane Warne, becoming public enemy #1 for a week after he asked the Prime Minister a controversial question on TV, accidentally outing Ryan Bridge on the AM Show and much much more.
    I really hope you enjoy this episode as much as I did.
    Thanks, Dom
    DomharveyNZ@gmail.com


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    • 1 hr 11 min

Customer Reviews

4.5 out of 5
510 Ratings

510 Ratings

Kathryn M.T. ,

Excellent

Great interviews. Especially loved the Ayesha Scott one, what a delightful person.

Tammie147 ,

You don’t need to be a runner to love this podcast.

I stumbled across the “summer series” with snippets of people Dom had spoken with, now I’m obsessed and listening to them all.
NZ best podcast and great variety of interesting people. Love it!

keggkiwi77 ,

Smarter than the average bear

Excellent - nz best podcast

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