Finn Butcher is the Kiwi lad who won an Olympic gold in the kayak cross in Paris.

We talk all things Paris Olympic games.

How he has coped with the newfound fame.

Insights into his mental preparation and the importance of sports psychology in overcoming self-doubt.

Some really emotional reflections on his late mentor, Sarge.

His goals for the future, including the LA Olympics in 2028 and so much more.

This episode is jam packed with great inspiration and takeaways from one of the most down to earth and awesome kiwi lads you could ever hope to listen to.

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Thanks so much to the sponsors of this episode, the epic team at the Generate KiwiSaver Scheme.

Generate are proud sponsors of the guy you are about to listen to as well as Dame Lisa Carrington.

So why should YOU consider joining Lisa, Finn and myself in becoming a Generate customer?

Well for starters they win awards all the time for their chart-topping long-term performance. 

They are a Kiwi-owned company with local advisers right across the country ready to help you. They’ll chat with you about your options and help make sure you’re maximising your KiwiSaver investment.

Head to https://www.generatewealth.co.nz/dom for a no-obligation chat with one of their advisers. The sooner you get advice, the better off you could be.

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.

**The views, thoughts and opinions expressed in this podcast belong solely to the host and guests and may not reflect the views of the show sponsors**

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Garth Barfoot is 88 years old and, a few weeks ago, was the oldest finisher in the 2024 New York marathon. 

This is his second time on the podcast- last time he came on was in 2022 when he was just on his way to London for the marathon. 

What makes Garths story even more inspiring is he was a late bloomer- did not even start running until his early 50s.

In this conversation with this truly great New Zealander we talk about his whole recent New York experience.

We go back for a look at his childhood and what it was like being a kid in NZ during the second world war.

We chat about his career in real estate at the firm his dad established- Barfoot and Thompson.

He shares some valuable life lessons, including the importance of staying positive, adapting to modern technology and the keys to a fulfilling retirement and his aspirations he holds for the future, particularly in relation to his passion for marathons.

Garth is the man. He inspires me and gives me a glimpse into just how awesome life can look in your 80s if you stay fit and healthy (and have a little bit if luck). Hope you guys like this one.

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Bree Tomasel is an Australian who moved to New Zealand after being head hunted for a job on the radio and, despite the challenges of being in New Zealand with a fairly robust Aussie accent, she has won the nation over in a big way!

Her afternoon radio show on ZM with Clint Roberts consistently kicks ass.

She is the host of Celebrity Treasure Island. And she even won the award for “NZ TV personality of the year” in 2022.

Now she has a book out - “Unapologetically me.”

In this conversation, we chat about some of the crunchy chapters of her book and life: 

Her sexuality, the knife attack as a kid that changed the course of her entire life, why she fell in love with radio, her social media fame, the move to NZ and much, much more.

I adored Bree before doing this podcast- now I love her even more. We are so lucky to have her here in New Zealand.

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Thanks so much to the sponsors of this episode, the epic team at the Generate KiwiSaver Scheme.

I actually got a DM this week from a podcast listener who has made the switch.

Dan said: “I would like to thank your sponsors. Switching my KiwiSaver to Generate has been a game changer. I’ve seen more growth in just a few months with Generate than I did my entire time with my previous fund through a big bank. It’s been a massive improvement, and I couldn’t recommend them more highly.”

So why should YOU consider becoming a Generate customer?

Well for starters they win awards all the time for their chart-topping long-term performance. 

They are a Kiwi-owned company with local advisers right across the country ready to help you. They’ll chat with you about your options and help make sure you’re maximising your KiwiSaver investment.

Head to https://www.generatewealth.co.nz/dom for a no-obligation chat with one of their advisers. The sooner you get advice, the better off you could be.

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.

**The views, thoughts and opinions expressed in this podcast belong solely to the host and guests and may not reflect the views of the show sponsors**

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The Stefan Ozich podcast.

We recorded this podcast in late September 2024, just days before Stefan embarked on a daunting running and fundraising attempt:

His plan is to run the length of NZ on the Te Araroa trail. Twice. From Cape Reinga to Bluff and back again covering 6000km.

His fundraising goal is one million dollars.

At the time of releasing this podcast (November 2024) Stefan is halfway through the run and has raised over $100,000 for the men’s mental health charity, the Last Chance Project.

We unpack Stefan's personal experiences with loss, particularly the suicide of his brother, and how this tragedy has shaped his mission to help others.

This is part of the Stefan Ozrich story.

IG: https://www.instagram.com/stefanozich/

Give-A-Little: https://givealittle.co.nz/fundraiser/the-long-path-double-run-of-nzs-te-araroa-trail

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Nikki Kaye passed away on Saturday November 23, 2024, after a long and courageous battle with cancer.

This podcast conversation was recorded in 2022.

I decided to re-share it for anyone who may have missed it at the time or who wishes to re-listen to reflect on the life of this incredible, kind and determined wahine who just wanted to make New Zealand a better place.

The family asked for donations to be made to Mercy Hospice in lieu of flowers:

https://mercyhospice.org.nz/

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Keven Mealamu is the 4th most capped All Black of all time with 132 test matches under his belt, including two world cup titles.

He is also widely regarded as the NICEST All Black of all time.

Away from rugby he is a devoted family man, a catholic, an artist, and a big contributor to his community. 

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Thanks so much to my friends at the Generate KiwiSaver scheme for sponsoring this episode.

Generate are the proud sponsors of Olympic legends Dame Lisa Carrington and Finn Butcher…AND they have been huge supporters of mine even though I’m not an Olympic Gold medalist!

So why should YOU consider becoming a Generate customer?

Well for starters they win awards all the time for their chart-topping long-term performance. 

They are a Kiwi-owned company with local advisers right across the country ready to help you. They’ll chat with you about your options and help make sure you’re maximising your KiwiSaver investment.

Head to https://www.generatewealth.co.nz/dom for a no-obligation chat with one of their advisers. The sooner you get advice, the better off you could be.

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.

**The views, thoughts and opinions expressed in this podcast belong solely to the host and guests and may not reflect the views of the show sponsors**

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Tom Sainsbury is a comedian, actor, writer, director, podcaster. And these are just a few of the many hats he wears.

I’ve been a fan of Tom’s social media videos for ages, so this was an honor to get to sit down and learn a bit more about the man behind the hundreds of characters he has bought to life.

We spent the first 20 minutes talking about the inner workings of his social media sketches where he is the master of observation. He has a massive talent for mimicking the mannerisms of New Zealanders.

We discuss his upbringing in rural Waikato and how being a farm kid steered him towards becoming a vegan.

His sexuality. Why he is 75% gay and why he didn’t come out to his parents until he was 28.

His journey as a sperm donor for a lesbian couple and his role as a biological parent.

His awkward encounter with Katy Perry in Las Vegas

The huge lie he told to land his first ever acting job.

Why he practices Buddhism and much more.

I get the feeling Tom is possibly more comfortable observing and channeling others than revealing too much of himself, so this was a real treat.

I loved it and I hope you do as well.

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Tom Sainsbury and friends are on stage at Auckland's Q theatre until December 7 for "Camping"

Here is the link for tickets, times, etc....

https://silotheatre.co.nz/show/camping

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What can I tell you about Dai Henwood? 

There's the stuff that you may already know- he is funny, talented, successful and popular. Everyone loves Dai.

Then there’s the stuff you may not know- he is one of the kindest people you could ever meet, generous, caring, resilient, strong, brave, intelligent, introspective, thoughtful....

He was diagnosed with incurable cancer in 2020. 

He went public with the news in 2022.

And since then, he has somehow managed to coexist with this hideous disease and adjust to his new normal. 

This year alone, amongst other work commitments, while undergoing grueling treatment, he has written a book and made an incredible 3-part documentary about his cancer journey. We recorded this chat around the same time this documentary came out, so we do chat about that at length. 

If you missed it, you can watch it on demand on ThreeNow: https://www.threenow.co.nz/shows/live-and-let-dai/1725307694444 

Dai was a guest on the podcast last year. This episode is an update on the life of Dai.

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This episode has been brought to you by the legends at the Generate KiwiSaver Scheme.

When it comes to KiwiSaver, “set it and forget it” is not a good plan. You could miss out on extra money simply by choosing the wrong fund for your age and stage.

Generate pride themselves on giving great KiwiSaver advice – something they’ve won awards for. 

When they signed on as a podcast sponsor over a year ago, I met with one of their advisors to talk through my KiwiSaver goals and objectives so I can personally swear by it.

Getting some good advice now can help you get your future sorted.

To book a chat with a Generate advisor, and view a copy of their product disclosure statement, head to:

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

The issuer of the scheme is Generate Investment Management Limited. Past performance does not guarantee future returns.

**The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed in this podcast belong solely to the host and guests and may not reflect the views of the show sponsors**

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Margo and Rosa Flannagan are Two Raw Sisters.

These two South Island siblings have carved a niche for themselves as New Zealand’s go-to when it comes to plant-based meals.

These girls are such fun company: they are driven and successful. And open books. So, I jumped at the chance to have them back on my podcast.

On top of recently starting their own podcast and releasing an app, they have also put out their FIFTH recipe book- More Salad.

This is an update into the lives of Rosa and Margo:

Marriage, pregnancy, a move to Melbourne and even a peep show in Amsterdam. 

We also go back and explore the early years-why they hated each other as teens and how they healed severe health issues using food as medicine.

The aesthetic of their books and brand are beautiful and perfect. But their lives, like all of us, are imperfect.

This is part of the Two Raw Sisters story.

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Mark Graham is the greatest NZ rugby league player of all time!

The G.O.A.T acronym gets thrown round a lot these days but the man known as "Sharko" IS the real deal:

He was named NZ rugby league player of the century.                                                                                                           

He’s the first Kiwi inducted into the NRL Hall of Fame.                                                                                                      

18 tests for the Kiwis as captain and Warriors coach for 2 seasons.                                                      

And he did all this playing in an era when rugby league was so brutal he broke almost every bone in his body.

Now this humble Kiwi legend has a documentary all about his life and career made by his son, Luke. It’s called Sharko- look out for it. I’ve seen it twice and I love it.

This podcast is a small part of the Mark Graham story.

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Thanks so much to my show sponsors, the Generate KiwiSaver scheme who have been supporting the show for over a year now.

If you have a KiwiSaver and it is not with Generate you should consider switching over. There is a reason these guys win so many awards.

“Set it and forget it” is the strategy that most kiwis adopt when it comes to their KiwiSaver. And that is NOT a good plan- You could miss out on extra money simply by choosing the wrong fund for your age and stage of life.

Generate pride themselves on giving great KiwiSaver advice. I have experienced it first hand and, I know I’m supposed to say nice things about them, but it genuinely was helpful, informative, quick and easy.

Getting some good advice now can help you get your future sorted.

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

There you can book a free no-strings-attached chat with a Generate adviser and view a copy of their product disclosure statement.

The issuer of the scheme is Generate Investment Management Limited. Past performance does not guarantee future returns.

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