The Dom Harvey Podcast

Suzanne Paul is maybe one of the most recognizable voices and faces in NZ- the Informercial queen.  This is a story of perseverance and determination from a woman who has experienced huge highs and unimaginable lows. From selling vacuum cleaners door-to-door to starring on TV, to overcoming dyslexia and bankruptcy. Every part of her story emphasizes the importance of persistence, optimis...

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 edi...

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...

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 t...

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 meanin...

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 fel...

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 immediate...

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 incre...

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...

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 t...

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. Wha...

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 marrie...

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...

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...

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” podca...

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...

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, co...

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 proc...

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 p...

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 $100,0...

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 bac...

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. Thi...

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.                   &nb...

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'...

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...