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 the on-screen chemistry they had. Getting told off by then PM John Key, receiving death threats, being publicly mocked for how he speaks, his reflections on voting against hay marriage. Life after politics and much much more.

Thanks to my friends at Radix and Generate for sponsoring this episode.

Radix is a Waikato based nutrition company who are going mainstream in a BIG WAY. Their protein powders are world class- I start every day with a shake made with their protein powder. There is a reason these guys have a 4.9 rating from 1600 reviews. They are that hard to fault:

https://radixnutrition.co.nz/

Generate have a team of KiwiSaver advisers across the country available to meet with you, chat through your options, and help you make sure your KiwiSaver investment is working for you. If you’ve never got KiwiSaver advice before, head to:

https://www.generatewealth.co.nz/dom

(A copy of their product disclosure statement is available on their website. The issuer of the scheme is Generate Investment Management Limited and of course past performance does not guarantee future returns).

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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 he lost both his parents to different cancers within a year of each other.

I was inspired and I hope you will be too. Jon Nabbs is just a normal guy who has gone through some really unfair stuff, so decided to process his trauma by doing something really cool. Or crazy. Probably both.

Thanks to my mates at Generate and Radix for sponsoring this episode. 

I recently found out that around half a million Kiwis are missing out on the KiwiSaver Government contribution, which is an extra $521 each year. That’s extra

money, that’s well worth getting if you can.

That's where Generate comes in – they make this stuff easy. They have a team of advisers who can go over your options and help make sure you’re getting the most out of your KiwiSaver investment. If you’ve never got KiwiSaver advice before, do your future self a favor and request a meeting with a Generate advisor:

https://www.generatewealth.co.nz/dom

A copy of their product disclosure statement is available on their website. The issuer of the scheme is Generate Investment Management Limited and of course past performance does not guarantee future returns.

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Radix nutritional products are plain and simply world class. I start every day with a protein shake made with Radix powder. I throw in a banana, maybe some oats and yoghurt, and I’m ready to seize the day. 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.

They also make a range of freeze-dried ready to eat breakfasts and meals which are nothing short of incredible. You just tear the bag open, pour some water in and eat. That’s it. They taste great, fill you up and most importantly, they are healthy.

Check them out at: https://radixnutrition.co.nz/

Or follow them on IG: https://www.instagram.com/radixnutrition/

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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.

Radix is a Waikato based nutrition company who are doing incredible things on the global stage. 

They make the best protein powders on the market. And there is a very good reason organizations including tennis NZ, the Coast to Coast, Canterbury rugby, Moana Pasifika, the Wellington Phoenix and Triathlon NZ love them. I know that once you give it a go, you’ll be hooked as well!

Check them out for yourself: https://radixnutrition.co.nz/

Generate is an award-winning KiwiSaver specialist.

If you'd like a no obligation chat with one of their awesome advisors, head to: generatekiwisaver.co.nz/dom/

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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 what she does to help people. Then, she gets to work on me. Janet is an incredible human with an amazing gift. But I’ve been scared about sharing it. I guess because I still feel embarrassed when I cry or show some vulnerability. I know that allowing yourself to be vulnerable is a strength and not a weakness. And it’s something I encourage from my guests. But it is still something I am struggling with myself.

Thanks to my mates at Generate and Radix for sponsoring this episode. 

I recently found out that around half a million Kiwis are missing out on the KiwiSaver Government contribution, which is an extra $521 each year. That’s extra money, that’s well worth getting if you can.

That's where Generate comes in – they make this stuff easy. They have a team of advisers who can go over your options and help make sure you’re getting the most out of your KiwiSaver investment. If you’ve never got KiwiSaver advice before, do your future self a favor and request a meeting with a Generate advisor:

generatekiwisaver.co.nz/dom/

(A copy of their product disclosure statement is available on their website. The issuer of the scheme is Generate Investment Management Limited and of course past performance does not guarantee future returns).

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Radix nutritional products are plain and simply world class. I start every day with a protein shake made with Radix powder. I throw in a banana, maybe some oats and yoghurt, and I’m ready to seize the day. 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.

They also make a range of freeze-dried ready to eat breakfasts and meals which are nothing short of incredible. You just tear the bag open, pour some water in and eat. That’s it. They taste great, fill you up and most importantly, they are healthy!

Check them out at: radixnutrition.co.nz

Or follow them on IG: https://www.instagram.com/radixnutrition/

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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 as race relations commissioner, donated thousands of hours to charity and fundraising, took part on a reality TV show and just wrote a new book called “Dame Suzy D: My Story.”

Thanks to the legends at Radix and Generate for making this episode possible.

Radix is a Waikato based nutrition company whose products have to be tried firsthand to get a full appreciation of just how good they are. Mike Rudling, the founder of Radix is a genius who has earnest intentions of making all of us happier and healthier through nutrition. 

Check them out for yourself: https://radixnutrition.co.nz/

Generate is an award winning KiwiSaver Scheme.

I recently found out that around half a million Kiwis are missing out on the KiwiSaver Government contribution, which is an extra $521 each year.

If you’ve never got KiwiSaver advice before, do your future self a favor and request a meeting with one of the Generate advisers.

Head to: generatekiwisaver.co.nz/dom/

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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. And why he decided to have another crack at being an entrepreneur after being burnt so badly.

Thanks to my mates at Generate and Radix for sponsoring this episode. 

I recently found out that around half a million Kiwis are missing out on the KiwiSaver Government contribution, which is an extra $521 each year.  That’s extra money, that’s well worth getting if you can. That's where Generate comes in – they make this stuff easy. They have a team of advisers who can go over your options and help make sure you’re getting the most out of your Kiwisaver investment. 

If you’ve never got KiwiSaver advice before, do your future self a favor and request a meeting with a Generate advisor:

generatekiwisaver.co.nz/dom/

(A copy of their product disclosure statement is available on their website. The issuer of the scheme is Generate Investment Management Limited and of course past performance does not guarantee future returns).

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Radix nutritional products are plain and simply world class. I start every day with a protein shake made with Radix powder. I throw in a banana, maybe some oats and yoghurt, and I’m ready to seize the day. 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.

They also make a range of freeze-dried ready to eat breakfasts and meals which are nothing short of incredible. You just tear the bag open, pour some water in and eat. That’s it. They taste great, fill you up and most importantly, they are healthy.

Check them out at: radixnutrition.co.nz

Or follow them on IG: https://www.instagram.com/radixnutrition/

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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 you guys like this one as much as I did.

Huge thanks to the sponsors of this episode, Generate and Radix.

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/

Radix is a Waikato based nutrition company taking on the world. Elite athletes have been pounding there products since ages ago. But the truth is each and every one of us can improve our health by eating more Radix products. Check them out for yourself: https://radixnutrition.co.nz/

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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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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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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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