Simon Bridges: Generally Famous

Still one of the world's best-known netballers almost a decade after retiring from the international arena, Irene van Dyk grew up in apartheid-era South Africa before moving to Aotearoa in 2000 and becoming one of our most popular athletes. She beams in from her Napier home to tell Simon about her incredible life and career - meeting Nelson Mandela, carrying a gun and overcoming criticism when she first moved to New Zealand.

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Host: Simon Bridges

Producers: Chris Reed and Jen Black

Audio editing and mixing: Connor Scott and John Ropiha

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Tom Sainsbury is a walking definition of polymath. An acclaimed actor, comedian, director and writer - not to mention Snapchat Dude - he tells Simon about swapping his parents' Matamata farm for the bright lights of Auckland. They talk Buddhism, veganism and why he wants a statue. Tom also explains why he decided to impersonate Simon - complete with acrostic poems! - in a series of viral videos.

Tom is part of the New Zealand International Comedy Festival. His show Gone Bananas is at Te Auha, Wellington till May 12 and the Q Theatre, Auckland from May 16-19. He'll also co-host Loud & Queer at St James Theatre, Wellington on May 20.

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Join Simon Bridges and various guests from season 3 as they respond to his quickfire General Knowledge questions. Generally Famous will return shortly for its fourth season.

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After excelling as a dancer and snowboarder, Hayley Holt became a regular and popular face on our TV screens. Professional success was offset by alcoholism and losing a child in late pregnancy before she battled back. She chats to Simon about facing her demons, her ADHD diagnosis, her brush with politics - and the joys of family life with her partner and baby son, Raven.

Hayley's autobiography, Second Chances, is out now.

WARNING: This podcast covers topics that may be upsetting, including miscarriage, stillbirth and alcoholism. A range of organisations can help. For support around miscarriage and stillbirth click here For support around alcoholism click here.

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Ryan Fox interrupts preparations for arguably the most prestigious golf tournament in the world to tell Simon what life's really like as a top pro. He reveals why he turned down the huge payday offered by LIV Golf, recalls the pivotal moment his father, Grant Fox, stopped him quitting and explains why he thinks he can win the 2023 Masters - with a bit of help from Simon's old boss!

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Acting Royalty Dame Miranda Harcourt has worked with some of the biggest names in Hollywood but says the her most useful acting experience was working in the New Zealand prison system, using theater for social change. She tells Simon about Alison Holst's pantry, using the Samoan concept of le va in her job, and how it's important to be a human first. Check out her substack at https://mirandaharcourt.substack.com/

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In a frank and thought-provoking conversation, Mike King opens up on his transformation from celebrated TV stand-up comedian to mental health champion via drug and alcohol addiction. He discusses what some parents get wrong and the state of mental health treatment in Aotearoa. He and Simon also chat about cancel culture, Billy T James and what it means to feel Māori.

Mike is the founding ambassador of I Am Hope, a charitable organisation that seeks to normalise mental health and create positive societal attitudinal changes.

WARNING: This episode discusses drug and alcohol addiction, depression and suicide. If you or anyone you know needs help with their mental health, free call or text 1737 for assistance from a trained counsellor, 24 hours a day.

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Optometrist turned investor: Girls That Invest co-founder Simran Kaur shares the secrets of buying a house at 23 and becoming a millionaire by 26. Simon and Simran talk Warren Buffet, making financial education equitable for all and how she works out where to put her money. Keep up to date with Girls That Invest here.

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Black Cap great Dion Nash explains how being caught putting on moisturiser sparked the idea for life after elite sport. He tells us how he met his wife Bernice Mene over tequila, the importance of ambition and compares T20 cricket to UberEats.

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The Sione's Wedding star reflects on the power of Pasifika story-telling and how to make it mainstream. She recalls growing up at her parents' takeaway shops in Tauranga, trades tales with Simon about teenage years in Te Atatu, and explains how she found positives from the sex tape scandal that saw her take years out of the public eye.

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CREDITS

Host: Simon Bridges

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Audio editing: Connor Scott

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