Unfiltered with Dave Letele

Ben Purua is a recent finalist for Young New Zealander of the Year. He advocates for change, positivity and hope, after rising his own troubled past to become an award-winning leader in agriculture. Dave and Ben sit down and discuss life, prison, and overcoming adversity to becoming a better person — this is hands-down one of the most vulnerable, raw and honest conversations you'll ever hear. It's...

Joe Daymond is one of New Zealand's favourite comedian's. In this episode of Unfiltered with Dave Letele, Joe shares his untold story. From growing up in Wainuiomata, slipping through the cracks and living in his car, to now selling out his comedy tours internationally and being an absolute weapon on social media. It's a truly inspiring story. Enjoy. Let us know what you thought of the conversatio...

Troy Hall has been on an incredible journey filled with hardship, adversity, and remarkable resilience. In this episode of Unfiltered with Dave Letele, Troy shares his untold story with Dave. From growing up into the gangs, meth addiction, and having real bad attitude... to surviving death by being electrocuted twice — the first killed him, the second brought back to life. It's a truly inspiring s...

Jimi Jackson is social media royalty in New Zealand. In this episode of Unfiltered with Dave Letele, Jimi shares his untold story with Dave. From growing up as a poor kid, getting kicked out of school and going to juvenile prison... to turning his life around after meeting his wife and turning a massive success through social media and comedy. It's a truly inspiring journey. Enjoy. Massive shoutou...

In this episode, Keven shares with Dave lessons he learnt as an All Black, the importance of family and how to stay mentally tough. Since retiring from professional rugby, Keven has continued to look for ways to make a positive impact on wider communities. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this second episode of Unfiltered with Dave Letele we dive into the incredible story of BBM Member Pio Kepu. Over the past year, he has lost more than 100kgs, reversed his type 2 Diabetes, and has transformed his life. His journey is nothing short of inspiring. Tune in as we hear how he turned his life around. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Unfiltered with Dave Letele, we dive into the powerful story of Manu Vatuvei—rugby league legend turned inmate. Manu opens up with raw honesty about his rise to the top with the Warriors, Kiwis, and Tonga, and the struggles that led to his time in prison. This conversation is real, vulnerable, and filled with lessons on redemption, resilience, and hope. No matter how tough life...

Welcome to Unfiltered with Dave Letele, a podcast where raw, honest, and inspiring conversations take center stage. Join Dave as he sits down with incredible guests to unpack their life stories — exploring their triumphs, struggles, and the real journey behind their successes. Tune in for unfiltered discussions that will motivate, challenge, and leave you with a fresh perspective on life. Hosted o...