This is a podcast conversation with Calen Morris, a 501 deportee and patched member of one of New Zealand’s most notorious motorcycle clubs. Warning: This podcast discusses drug use, suicide, violence, self-harm and other sensitive topics. Viewer or listener discretion is advised. If you need help, a full list of resources is available below. An offer I extend to all my guests is the option to edit out anything they are not comfortable with before the podcast is released. This is to create a spa...
Jun 19, 2024•1 hr 40 min
Dr. Nic Gill is the All-Blacks strength and conditioning coach He got appointed in 2008 and has been in the role ever since- through 4 RWC campaign, 4 coaches and at the time of recording this, 212 test matches. To enjoy that sort of longevity at this sort of level you have to be one thing- the best! Worth a mention- in his spare time he participates in physically grueling Ironman events (Details below about his exciting new “Race Ready Endurance” business). This episode is chock full of good st...
Jun 16, 2024•1 hr 40 min
Michaela Sokolich-Beaton is the captain of the Northern Mystics netball team and a proud member of the Silver Ferns But Michaela's story is less about netball and more about resilience, determination and red-hot passion. Her journey is a masterclass in perseverance as she candidly shares the mental and emotional trials of battling setback after setback and the fierce determination it takes to return to elite sport. I loved this one and I hope you guys do too. *** Thanks to Skin Institute for spo...
Jun 12, 2024•1 hr 22 min
Dion Nash is a former NZ cricket captain and founder of the skincare brand Triumph and Disaster. And just an all round good guy. In this conversation we explore the highs and lows of small business ownership, the emotional toll of financial struggles, and the rewarding experience of building a brand. Dion shares heartfelt stories about family, personal growth, and the lasting impact of meaningful relationships. Oh, and there is plenty of cricket nostalgia in the mix too. Dion joked that this may...
Jun 09, 2024•2 hr 31 min
Melissa Vranjes is a certified holistic sex coach. This podcast is DEFINITELY adults only. Actually, if you are an adult who blush's at words like clitoris, masturbation, blow job and hand job- this is probably not for you. But if you can get past that- this episode could literally transform your current or future relationship in unimaginable ways. Melissa has blown up this year with her fellatio workshops called “BJ like a boss.” This is part of her story. This is something completely different...
Jun 05, 2024•1 hr 26 min
Dougal Allan is a kid from a place called Foxton who has now become an integral part of Team New Zealand for the Americas Cup. He etched his name in Coast to Coast record books with an incredible nine podium finishes in 10 attempts in the iconic south island event. Simply put- the man is a savage. This is a small part of the Dougal Allan story…and we recorded it on his 39th birthday immediately after a full day of training with Team NZ! Thanks to my pals at Generate and Radix for sponsoring this...
Jun 02, 2024•1 hr 14 min
Brooke Hayde (formerly Brooke Neal) will hate me saying this, but she is one of the GOATS when it comes to hockey in New Zealand. She played for the Black sticks an incredible 176 times! At the 2016 Olympics she finished in an agonizing 4th place. Then 2 years later at the commonwealth games she managed to bring home a gold medal. This podcast is part of the Brooke Neal story: Her incredible hockey career- the huge highs and massive lows. Managing mental health and the pressure of high-performan...
May 29, 2024•1 hr 25 min
Matt Heath is an exceptionally talented guy who I am lucky to call a friend. You name the media job this guy has done it- breakfast radio, TV series, a movie, music, animated kids TV, newspaper columns and now a book- A Life Less Punishing. Thanks to Generate and Radix for sponsoring this episode. These awesome kiwi companies have been so good to me. So, if you like the podcast AND you like the sound of these products and services, please support the legends who support the poddy. Generate are a...
May 26, 2024•1 hr 49 min
CASEY BRADY On the 25th of June 2017 Casey was involved in a motocross accident in Taupo that changed her life forever. She has been unable to walk since then. And despite being told she is unlikely to ever walk again, she is refusing to quit. If you think this is a sad podcast, think again! Casey’s story is a reminder of the resilience that lies within us all. You guys are going to love Casey- her positivity, work ethic and determination are inspirational (that’s a word you’ll probably hear a f...
May 22, 2024•1 hr 6 min
Eugene Bareman. If you google his business “City Kickboxing” the first question that pops up is “Why is city kickboxing so good.” Eugene and his gym have produced so many UFC stars- most notably Israel Adesanya, Dan Hooker and Kaikara France. He has even been recognized as the best MMA coach in the world in 2022. We talk about his early years and his incredible drive and discipline. What his goals were when he opened his gym. His interactions with Dana White and his thoughts on the UFC and wheth...
May 19, 2024•1 hr 48 min
This conversation with Jay-Jay Feeney, NZ broadcasting royalty, came out one year ago, back when this was still a podcast for runners. A lot of you may have heard it at the time, but there are a lot of brand new listeners to the podcast who may be hearing this for the first time. This was a strange episode...just because of the intensely personal nature of it. ICYMI: Jay-Jay and I got married in 2004. We separated about 6 years ago but remain very close. Because of this relationship, we know eve...
May 15, 2024•1 hr 18 min
Rosie Overcomer was born and raised in Gloriavale. She left 11 years ago at the age of 26 with her husband Elijah and their 3 young children. Since then, they have had three more children and life looks very different to how it did a decade ago- we talk about these adjustments to life outside. Including getting her first haircut, celebrating a birthday for the first time at 28, and the liberating moment she wore jeans for the first time. I found Rosie's story compelling, and I hope you guys do a...
May 12, 2024•1 hr 37 min
Warning! This episode of The Dom Harvey Podcast may be upsetting to some listeners or viewers, it centers around terminal illness and assisted dying. Please listen with caution. This is the Tracy Hickman story. In March 2019 Tracy, an ultra-marathon runner and accountant, went for a routine mammogram and was hit the devastating news she had an aggressive type of breast cancer. Tracy and I met at the Boston marathon in 2023 where she was running despite battling cancer. You would not know she was...
May 08, 2024•1 hr 17 min
James “Jimmy” Marshall is a man of many talents, with an unreal work ethic. After an epic rugby career that included winning a super rugby title with the Hurricanes then captaining Taranaki to an ITM cup title. He has turned to coaching and last year joined the Crusaders coaching crew after being shoulder tapped by Razor Robertson. Off the field, he has built the incredible “What A Lad” podcast. This conversation covers some of the very rich Jimmy Marshall story. Hope you like it. Shout out to t...
May 05, 2024•1 hr 46 min
TIM ROSS (AKA Rosso): A lot of New Zealanders won’t know who Rosso is and that’s exciting- because it means you about to get to know a cool person. In the early 2000s when Rosso and I became mates, he was part of Australia’s number 1 radio show, “The Merrick and Rosso show.” In 2009, Rosso quit radio and since then has successfully combined his passion for comedy and architecture by doing hundreds of standup comedy shows at some of the most architecturally acclaimed houses around the world. Also...
May 01, 2024•1 hr 43 min
Lewis Clareburt is the golden boy of NZ swimming. He won 2 golds and a bronze at the last Commonwealth games and recently became a world champion at Doha. Lots of good stuff in this conversation- going viral on Tik Tok for his Olympics behind the scenes content, his insane training schedule and the sacrifices involved, the recent drama that saw him break up with his coach and move cities, coping with pressure and much, much more. This was a chance to tap into the brain of one of New Zealand’s mo...
Apr 28, 2024•1 hr 44 min
FREDDIE BENNETT: Freddie, an Englishman who now calls New Zealand home, shares his remarkable pivot from life in one fast lane to life in another fast lane. In his old life he was chasing cheap dopamine with copious amounts of alcohol and cocaine. Now he’s leaning into the search for a quality dopamine hit by pushing his body to the limit physically and doing epic s**t. And in the process, becoming a better person and making himself and his family and friends proud which is cool. At the time of ...
Apr 24, 2024•1 hr 31 min
Simon is the former leader of the National party, and the first ever Māori to lead a major party in New Zealand. We cover a lot of ground here- the good, the bad and the ugly. And there is plenty of each! We chat about his very recent serious fall off a Lime scooter, his early acting role on Hercules, his law career including his time as a crown prosecutor and the toll that takes on a person’s mental health. Then we get into politics- including his regular TV appearances with Jacinda Arden and t...
Apr 21, 2024•1 hr 41 min
JON NABBS I caught up with Jon the day after he landed back in New Zealand after completing an absurd personal running challenge in Canada. Dressed in a superman suit and pushing a stroller containing all his supplies- tent, sleeping bag, food, electronics, everything- he spent 305 days running from one side of Canada to the other- 7351km- solo and unsupported. In the process he raised over $100,000 for child cancer research. His why could not be any more significant either- during the pandemic ...
Apr 17, 2024•1 hr 27 min
Jon Toogood is a New Zealand rock god. As a teenager in Wellington, he swapped his cricket bat for a guitar, formed a band called Shihad and never looked back. Since then, he has been named NZ vocalist of the year 3 times and has even been inducted into the NZ music hall of fame. It’s not very often you get this sort of unfiltered access and time with a rock star who has been to hell and back so this was a real treat. Thanks to the legends at Radix and Generate for making this episode possible. ...
Apr 14, 2024•2 hr 3 min
Janet Redmond calls herself a possibility manager. That title is basically her reworking of the word therapist. She was previously a trauma specialist, training psychotherapists and counsellors. I reached out to Janet immediately after watching the Israel Adesanya documentary movie, “Stylebender.” I thought this grandmother from Nelson in the campervan the surprise star of the film. This is a podcast of two halves. We chat about her relationship with Izzy and a little bit about who she is and wh...
Apr 10, 2024•1 hr 6 min
DAME SUSAN DEVOY: As a teenager from Rotorua, Susan became the world’s greatest female squash player in the 1980s and 90s and is still considered to be one of the GOATS of the sport. She won ALL the World Open Titles between 1985 and 1992. She won the British Open eight times. Then in 1992, at the peak of her powers, she shocked the world by retiring on top. And that’s just the sporting chapter of this remarkable woman’s life. Since then, she has raised a family, got a Knighthood, spent 5 years ...
Apr 07, 2024•1 hr 47 min
Sam Wood became a household name in Australia back in 2015 as a reality TV star on The Bachelor where he met and fell in love with Snezana. They are now married and have 4 kids. Since the Bachelor, Sam started up an online fitness business called “28 by Sam Wood” which he recently sold for 70 million dollars. In this conversation we discuss the BTS of a reality TV show like the Bachelor. Sam's back story, including his very ambitious business idea that failed and left him with a mountain of debt...
Apr 03, 2024•1 hr 17 min
Ric Salizzo is New Zealand sports broadcasting royalty. His CV is too long to list in full but a few highlights: He became the All Blacks' first ever media liaison officer in the early 90s and was part of the ABs set up during the chaos of Jonah-mania in 1995. He created, and hosted the cult TV show Sports Café which ran for 11 years. Then launched The Crowd Goes Wild. We cover a lot of ground in this conversation- Ric is a world class storyteller with stories that are truly world class. I hope ...
Mar 31, 2024•1 hr 40 min
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 abo...
Mar 24, 2024•1 hr 28 min
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 co...
Mar 17, 2024•2 hr 9 min
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 nev...
Mar 10, 2024•1 hr 42 min
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 wi...
Mar 03, 2024•2 hr 16 min
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 ...
Feb 25, 2024•1 hr 10 min
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 ac...
Feb 18, 2024•1 hr 11 min
