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The FastCast is a highlights length version of a previously released episode of The Dom Harvey Podcast.
Today we are winding the clock back all the way to March 2022 and the very first episode of my podcast with NZ musician Mitch James.
You can hear the full episode here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rCBiUfCn2g0
March 2025 marks the 3rd anniversary of my podcast and in that time, I’ve been lucky enough to connect with some of New Zealand’s most successful, fascinating and well-known people.
Mitch James was one of the guests that agreed to do an episode before the podcast even existed, so I’ll be eternally grateful for that. He came round to my apartment, and we sat at the dining room table with this new tech equipment that I had bought but wasn’t even entirely sure how to operate.
This FastCast is the first 15 minutes of episode one exactly as it was published- including my introduction, the original theme music and the beginning of my conversation with Mitch James.
Thanks for listening!
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Victoria Vanstone is a British-born author, blogger, and podcast host who now lives on the Sunshine coast in Australia.
She is a reformed “party girl” (her words, not mine) who is now living her best life sharing her sobriety journey. She is a woman on a mission to help others stuck in a pattern of normalized social binge drinking.
It seems like whatever Victoria does- she does at 100 miles an hour. She was like this in her party girl era, which you’ll hear about.
And now she is the same way with sobriety:
She’s written a HILARIOUS book called “1000 Wasted Sundays”
And she hosts an award-winning podcast called “Sober Awkward.” That is how we connected- she was in New Zealand doing a live podcast show for Kiwi fans of the Sober Awkward podcast.
This podcast episode will be especially beneficial for anyone who is questioning their own personal relationship with alcohol and has been perhaps contemplating how a life without alcohol may look.
But even if alcohol is not a concern for you, I think you’ll love getting to learn a bit more about Victoria- she’s awesome.
Here are some links for all things Victoria:
Victoria's IG: https://www.instagram.com/drunkmummysobermummy/
All things “Sober-Awkward”: https://www.soberawkward.com
Victoria's book “1000 Wasted Sundays”:
https://www.booktopia.com.au/a-thousand-wasted-sundays-victoria-vanstone/book/9780645757941.html
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In November 2024, 40 years after making his commentary debut, Grant ‘Nisbo’ Nisbett called his 350th All Blacks test match- that’s over half of ALL the test matches the All Blacks have ever played!
'Nisbo' is 74 years old and still at the peak of his broadcasting powers and this is a small part of the Grant Nisbett story.
We cover a lot of stuff here:
+ His career goals for the future.
+ His early years in broadcasting including going to the Olympics in 1976 to cover the boxing.
+ His best All Black stories.
+ Commentating cricket with the great Richie Benaud.
+ A rare peak into his private life including the loss of his wife Toni and his relationship with his two adult daughters and his new partner, Shona.
+ How he ended up naked and locked outside his hotel room. Twice.
+ And much more.
There will never ever be another ‘Nisbo’ so this was a huge honour and I hope you guys enjoy it.
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Huge thanks to my friends at the Generate KiwiSaver scheme for sponsoring this episode.
I was with a different Kiwisaver provide but I switched to Generate when they came on board as a sponsor, and I regret not doing it sooner.
And I will be with Generate until I retire.
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Jon Toogood is the leader of Shihad, one of the greatest NZ bands of all time.
They formed in Wellington in 1988 and at the time of releasing this Fastcast, in March 2025, they are about to play their final show in Wellington.
Then…that’s it!
Will they get back together for reunion shows in the future? Maybe. Hopefully. But as a full-time band, that is it for now. It truly is the end of a huge era.
Shahad’s dynamic, energetic and charismatic singer Jon Toogood joined me on the podcast for what became one of the most listened to episodes of 2024.
This FastCast is a portion of that entire conversation.
If you want to check out that full episode, here is the link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0rbceKPkc-8
To get hold of me for feedback about the FastCast, show suggestions or sponsorship enquires,
E-mail [email protected]
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This podcast needs to come with a very strong warning. It is a very graphic account of the darkest day in New Zealand’s history. Please listen with caution.
On March 15, 2019, Temel Atacocugu was praying at the Al Noor Mosque in Christchurch when a white supremacist terrorist stormed in.
At the end of the despicable cowardly attack which shocked and disgusted New Zealand and the world, 51 worshippers were dead and a further 40 were injured by gunfire.
Temel Atacocugu miraculously survived the attack and walked out of the mosque and into the ambulance after being shot a total of nine times.
This is part of his story:
His early years in Turkey and his move to New Zealand after meeting and falling in love with a ow he ended up falling in love with a Kiwi.
What his life looked like before the shooting.
His recollections of that unimaginable day in 2019.
Then the long, slow and painful road to healing. Including countless operations, attending court proceedings and addressing the terrorist, living with PTSD, survivor's guilt,
struggles with ACC and more.
This was the first time Temel and I met. And, to me, he looked fit, happy and healthy.
For me this was a good reminder that from outward appearances you never know what someone is going through or what they have experienced.
If Temel had one key takeaway, it would be for each of us to do our bit to make NZ peaceful, safe and kind for future generations.
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Toa Fraser is a legendary New Zealand filmmaker, playwright, and storyteller and this is his first ever podcast.
Outside of his incredible career, he’s also been on a deeply personal journey with early-onset Parkinson’s disease which he was diagnosed with in 2016.
This is a very small part of the Toa Fraser story:.
His early years in the UK and his Fijian links.
How he blew up as a young playwright in New Zealand
The origins of his incredible movie Number 2.
How the Hollie Smith theme song “Bathe in the river” came about and why he would never make that movie today.
His best stories from international film festivals.
Making the top rating Netflix show Sweet Tooth during the pandemic.
Then there is the Parkinson’s stuff:
His diagnosis and the decision to go public with it, what it means in day-to-day life for him and his family, how he manages it, what we should all know about the disease and much, much more.
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What do you see yourself doing in retirement?
Moving to the beach? Exploring the world in cruise ships? Travelling Europe by rail? Spending more time with friends and family?
Whatever your dream, there’s one big question —how much will it cost?
That’s why choosing a KiwiSaver provider with strong long-term performance matters.
Generate is an award-winning KiwiSaver provider with a track record of delivering strong long-term returns- see their latest returns for yourself on their website.
Because the choices you make today will shape the retirement you’ll have tomorrow.
Start planning now—Book a chat with an adviser at generatekiwisaver.co.nz/dom
The issuer of the scheme is Generate Management Limited. To see their Product disclosure, go to their website. Past performance does not guarantee future returns.
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This is a special FastCast for International Woman’s Day 2025!
Three short snippets of the Dame’s I’ve been lucky enough to have on the podcast so far.
Dame Susan Devoy, she is New Zealand’s greatest ever squash player…but she is so much more than that.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mrt0HyNSMMc&t=3781s
Dame Lisa Carrington, the kayak queen who is the undisputed greatest NZ Olympian of all time with a total of 8 gold medals so far.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mrt0HyNSMMc&t=3781s
And Dame Julie Christie, she is known as the Queen of reality TV but that catchy title is just scratching the surface of Julies contribution to New Zealand.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yYCbj5-6_a8&t=1747s
To get hold of me for feedback about the FastCast, show suggestions or sponsorship enquires, e-mail me! [email protected]
Thanks very much, Dom
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Andrew Mulligan is one of the most employed people in New Zealand media.
You can hear Mulls on breakfast radio on the Rock breakfast show, it’s a fantastic show that’s been performing at a gold star standard for years.
You can watch him on TV in the evenings on Crowd Goes Wild, a show that he’s been involved with since it launched back in 2006.
Then when the ad’s come on you’ll hear him on the Rebel Sport commercials.
If you are flying somewhere, you will see him on the Air NZ safety video.
And if you have watched the Breakers play basketball, chances are you have heard his commentary.
Or seen him interviewing Olympic athletes immediately after their events.
I have my theories about Mulls success and employability in the media which is a notoriously fickle industry.
Firstly, he is incredibly talented and very funny.
Alongside his talent he has an incredible work ethic and is very easy to get along with. You would struggle to find anyone who says a bad word about Andrew Mulligan.
This is a part of the Mulls story.
I’d like to think of this as an attempt to deconstruct one of New Zealand’s most successful broadcasters, a peak into the mind of the guy you don’t get to see with his numerous on-air roles.
Hope you like this conversation as much as I did.
Dom
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At just 18 years old, Theo Pratt made the terrifying decision to leave the Gloriavale cult and everything she’d ever known—her family, her home, her entire way of life- absolutely everything she had known since birth.
She was dropped at a bus stop with just a suitcase, $200 cash, and no idea what came next. Then after some heartbreaking final words from her mum and brother, she took her first ever bus into the unknown.
What she has done in the 8 years since then is impressive. She has built a cool life for herself including learning all the life skills we all take for granted- like opening a bank account, getting her first phone and grocery shopping.
She has also got a degree, become an occupational therapist, fallen in love and bought a house. Oh, and now writing a book: “Unveiled.”
Here’s a link for the book: https://www.mightyape.co.nz/mn/buy/mighty-ape-unveiled-39218988/
And she has become a fierce advocate for those still trapped in Gloriavale, like her sister Precious, and those trying to rebuild after leaving.
This is a small part of the Theo Pratt story. A revealing look into day-to-day life as a child in Gloriavale, the process of leaving then the unseen struggle of rebuilding.
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Thanks to the sponsors of this episode, the team at Generate.
Generate have a track record of delivering strong long-term performance for their members – which will really pay off by the time you reach retirement.
And, they have advisers across the country to help make sure your investment is set up best for you.
Head to generatekiwisaver.co.nz/dom
The issuer of the scheme is Generate Management Limited. To see their Product disclosure statement, go to their website. Past performance does not guarantee future returns.
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Hamish Kerr originally appeared on the podcast at the end of 2022, not long after he won a Commonwealth Games Gold medal.
Heres the original ep:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yEf-zSZRbcY
So much has happened since then! At the 2025 Halberg awards Hamish Kerr won the “Sportsman of the year” trophy, the first time a high jumper has ever won that title.
This came off the back of his success at the Paris Olympic games where he won a gold medal in the high jump with a height of 2 meters 34 cm.
He is the undisputed G.O.A.T when it comes to high jump in NZ.
When Hamish joined me on the podcast, he had just returned from the Birmingham Commonwealth Games where he won gold.
In this FastCast we talk about the intricacies of the high jump, what his training looks like, his relationship with his mental health and where his gold medal lives.
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Sir Bryan Williams became an All Black winger when he was 19 in 1970 and quickly became a household name.
Since his playing days finished in 1978, he has done so much! He coached Samoa, the Hurricanes and Auckland. He’s been Knighted and inducted to THREE separate sports hall of fame. He was President of the NZ rugby union. And most weekends you’ll find him on the sidelines at the Ponsonby rugby club where is a passionate life member.
It’s hard to think of any individual that has done more to promote Pasifika rugby than the man they call BeeGee.
This is a small part of the Sir Bryan Williams story.
His recollections of making the All Blacks and touring apartheid South Africa as a Samoan.
His memories of the shameful Dawn Raids in NZ
Insights into life on tour as an All Black in the 70s including the unforgettable incident where Keith Murdoch got sent home.
Then there’s the second half: Stories from his coaching career, why he initially wanted to decline his Knighthood, his time being President of the NZRU, the birth of the Moana Pasifika super rugby team, reflections on life, goals for the future and much more.
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Don Ha was born in Vietnam then spent a couple of years at a refugee camp in Hong Kong before his family got relocated to NZ in 1980 with no English and little more than the clothes they had on.
Despite this massive disadvantage, Don Ha became a New Zealand rich lister through real estate with a net worth of over $100 million.
Then during the GFC, Don was declared bankrupt. And in the years since then he has managed to find success a second time.
This podcast is a part of the Don Ha story: Rags to riches to rags and back to riches. A story of resilience and recovery.
We talk about his early memories from life in refugee camps.
His aspirations to achieve more than just working in the family bakery.
His reflections on spending $2 million dollars to buy a horse.
Lessons learned about himself and others from bankruptcy and receivership.
And much, much more.
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Thanks so much to Generate for sponsoring this episode.
Something to ask yourself- what do you see yourself doing in retirement?
Moving to the beach? Travelling Europe? Spending more time with friends and family?
Whatever your dream, there’s one big question: how much will it cost?
That’s why choosing a KiwiSaver provider with strong long-term performance matters.
Generate is an award-winning KiwiSaver provider with a track record of delivering strong long-term returns- see their latest returns for yourself on their website.
Because the choices you make today will shape the retirement you’ll have tomorrow.
Start planning now—Book a chat with an adviser at generatekiwisaver.co.nz/dom
The issuer of the scheme is Generate Management Limited. To see their Product disclosure statement go to their website. 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 FastCast is a highlights length version of a previously released episode of The Dom Harvey Podcast.
The hope is if you like this Fastcast, you’ll go back into the archives and listen to the full-length episode sometime.
Joseph Parker, one of NZs greatest boxers of all time, joined me on the podcast in May 2022.
I thought I’d revisit our podcast and share it as a Fastcast because Joseph is on a 5 fight win streak and this weekend he has the opportunity to make that 6 with a fight against British fighter Daniel Dubois.
We talk about his introduction to boxing as a 12 year old.
How he teamed up with his coach Andy Lee.
His friendship with Tyson Fury,.
How his childhood sweetheart became his wife.
His mental health and the time where he felt at his lowest.
Life after boxing and regrets.
Here is a link to the audio of the full episode from 2022:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wz2z1EklXBI
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Jackson Garden-Bachop plays super rugby for Moana Pasifika.
He was destined to be a pro rugby player- his dad was an All Black, his mum was a Black Fern, and his cousins were All Blacks.
Jackson began his professional career with the Wellington Lions as a teenager in 2013 and last year celebrated his 100th game for the province. The last player to do that was Tana Umaga who is now his coach at Moana Pasifika.
This is part of the Jackson Garden-Bachop story.
His reflections on growing up with high performance parents, the pressures of social media, the impact of losing his mum to leukemia as a teenager and the heartbreaking loss of his younger brother Connor to an undiagnosed medical condition last year, the lessons learned from adversity, the complexities of grief, the importance of authenticity and so much more.
Jackson is the real deal! A man who doesn’t shy away from the ugly parts of his life and a man who has learned to lean into vulnerability. To get this sort of level of unfiltered authenticity from someone who is still at the peak of their playing career was refreshing and new.
In my opinion, this makes Jackson Garden-Bachop a role model. Have a listen and make your own mind up.
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LANCE BURDETT PODCAST:
This conversation needs to come with a strong warning- it covers a lot of disturbing things the guest has seen in his line of duty in the NZ Police.
Lance Burdett is a former police crisis negotiator, specializing in dealing with high-risk situations, including hostage negotiations, suicide interventions, and major criminal incidents.
After 2 decades with the police and suffering severe burnout, he transitioned into coaching and consultancy, focusing on mental resilience, stress management, and communication strategies.
Lance is also an in-demand speaker and author, known for his expertise in psychological well-being and de-escalation techniques.
This is part of the Lance Burdett story.
In this conversation we talk a lot about mental health- dealing with depression, understanding the inner voice, how to seek help and lots of practical tips from a man who has experienced depression himself and seen many others at their absolute lowest.
Then there is the stuff from his 20 year police career- being at the coal face in crisis situations, including the Napier siege and other high-pressure negotiations where, in his words, you deal with the dealing with the sad, the mad and the bad.
Running the 111-call center,
His recollections of working for Helen Clarke as her personal protection and much much more.
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Big thanks to the Generate team for making this episode possible.
We have all heard of FOMO but have you heard of FORO? Fear of running out.
When it comes to your retirement savings, no one wants to be caught short and experience FORO, so do your future self a favor and get some KiwiSaver advice from Generate.
Generate have a track record of delivering strong long-term performance for their members – which will really pay off by the time you reach retirement.
And they’ve got advisers across the country to help make sure your investment is set up best for you.
Don’t have FORO – plan for tomorrow RIGHT NOW!
Head to generatekiwisaver.co.nz/dom
The issuer of the scheme is Generate Management Limited. To see their Product disclosure statement head to their website. 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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David Seymour, maybe the most polarizing and divisive politician in New Zealand, joined me on the podcast at the start of 2023.
I thought I’d revisit our podcast and share it as a Fastcast because he recently confirmed he is engaged to his partner of two years, Alexandra Martelli.
One of the standout moments for me in our conversation was about a home-made DVD that David has which he has never ever played. It was given to him in his early 20s by his mum just before she died from cancer.
The DVD was intended as a gift for David to give to his life partner. So, assuming they can find a working DVD player, Alexandra will be the recipient of that very special DVD.
Also, in this Fastcast we run through David's catalogue of viral media gaffes.
His thoughts on tall poppy syndrome.
And reflections on twerking on DWTS and some valuable life lessons.
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How do I describe Stephen from Dunedin to someone who has never heard of him before?
Well, his name is Stephen, and he is from Dunedin. He is obsessed with Facebook, Radio and Otago sports.
In the early 2000s, Stephen gained a bit of a cult following with his frequent appearances on New Zealand radio stations as a phone caller.
His favorite radio station was whatever one would give him airtime.
Then for a long period of time, he was banned from almost every radio show in NZ for abusing producers who wouldn’t put him on the air.
The only show who never banned him was the breakfast show on The Edge that I was part of.
What I loved about having Stephen as a regular caller was that he was polarizing- people either loved him or loathed him, there was never any middle ground.
Blandness doesn’t win radio ratings, and bland is most definitely not a word you’d associate with Stephen.
In January 2025 Stephen was in Auckland for a trip to Los Angeles which we postponed at the last minute due to the devastating fires and his dad’s worsening health.
So, I promised him I would bring him into the PodLab studios and have him as a guest on my podcast. Sadly, a week after recording this episode, Stephen’s father- Robin Gibson- passed away.
If you remember Stephen from his on-air appearances on The Edge breakfast show, this will bring back some (hopefully) cool memories.
For everyone else who is listening, you are about to become acquainted with who I believe is one of New Zealand’s great characters- Stephen Gibson aka Stephen from Dunedin.
This is Stephens Facebook page if you would like to follow:
https://www.facebook.com/StephenFromDunedin
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If you say the name Dr. Chris Warner, I think 9 out of 10 New Zealanders would probably know exactly who you are talking about!
The Shortland Street character, played by Michael Galvin, has been a core cast member in the New Zealand hospital drama for over 30 years.
He was on episode 1 of the show back in 1992 and he is still seeing patients at the fictional Ferndale clinic now.
It is hard to imagine Shortland Street without Chris Warner.
This podcast is a small part of the Michael Galvin story.
We talk Shortland Street- then and now- including the ferocious criticism the show received when it first launched. And his iconic line, “please tell me that is not your penis.”
How Michael coped with the intense fame in the late 90s when Shortland Street cast members were as famous as All Blacks.
Michaels personal journey with mental health, anxiety and depression, including a panic attack while filming one day. And the role meditation plays in his life now.
His pride in the relationship he has with his daughter and his thoughts on becoming an empty nester.
How he would like Chris Warner's story to end and much much more.
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Just before we crack into it, I want to thank my epic sponsors at Generate who made this episode possible.
Something to ask yourself - what do you see yourself doing in retirement? Moving to the beach? Exploring the world? Spending more time with friends and family?
Whatever your dream, there’s one big question —how much will it cost?
That’s why choosing a KiwiSaver provider with strong long-term performance matters.
Generate is an award-winning KiwiSaver provider with a track record of delivering strong long-term returns- I can vouch for this myself, but you can see their latest returns for yourself on their website.
The choices you make today will shape the retirement you’ll have tomorrow.
Start planning now—Book a chat with an adviser at generatekiwisaver.co.nz/dom
You’ll be surprised at how easy and fast it is to switch to Generate.
The issuer of the scheme is Generate Management Limited. You’ll find their Product disclosure statement on their website. Past performance does not guarantee future returns.
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The FastCast is a highlights length version of a previously released episode of The Dom Harvey Podcast.
The Coast to Coast is an iconic New Zealand multisport event. Only 2 women have ever won the C2C 5 times. Simone Maier and Kathy Lynch.
And I don’t want to jinx it or anything, but all going well in the 2025 event held in February, Simone could become the absolute Coast to Coast G.O.A.T with 6 wins.
Simone joined me on the podcast early in 2024 shortly before her 5th Coast To Coast win.
This FastCast is a few selected moments from our full 100-minute chat. If you want to learn more about Simone after hearing this, you can go back and find the full episode from January 2024.
Or watch here on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AtTZx82RKzs
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Mark Longley’s life was plunged into unimaginable grief in 2011 when, at the age of 17, his daughter Emily Longley was murdered by her boyfriend.
In this conversation Mark shares memories of Emily and who she was and the joy she brought to his life.
We talk about coping with the challenges of grief and how he managed to avoid being totally consumed by it.
The importance of making a stand against violence and the emotional toll of the trial that followed Emily's tragic death.
Mark reflects on his relationship with Emily, the last moments they shared, and how he has navigated the complexities of loss while striving to keep her spirit alive.
Since his daughter’s life was taken Mark has done a huge amount of important advocacy work in this space which has potentially saved others from going through the tragedy his family has endured.
I didn’t know Emily at all. But I have no doubt she would be incredibly proud of her dad.
If anything in this conversation is triggering or raises concerns for you or someone you care about, please go to: https://www.areyouok.org.nz/ for additional resources and advice.
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