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Murray Deaker's Sporting Lives

Murray Deaker's Sporting Lives

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Murray Deaker has been interviewing the biggest names in sport for 40 years, and now he's back with a brand-new podcast.

'Murray Deaker’s Sporting Lives' will interview legends of sport, uncovering their stories.

Full of memories, theories, and opinion. And no nonsense!

'Murray Deaker’s Sporting Lives' podcast brought to you by Gold Sport.
Episodes
  • David Kirk: The state of rugby, search for a CEO and the future

    David Kirk: The state of rugby, search for a CEO and the future
    Sep 17 2025

    On this episode, Murray talks to former All Black captain, now chairman of the New Zealand Rugby board, David Kirk. Deaks and David discuss the state of the game in New Zealand, his impressive CV and what it brings the role of chairman and also his thoughts on the way forward for rugby. He also gives an update on the hunt for a CEO and whether that person will be a kiwi.

    Murray Deaker has been interviewing the biggest names in sport for 40 years. 'Murray Deaker’s Sporting Lives' will interview legends of sport, uncovering their stories. Full of memories, theories, and opinion. And no nonsense! 'Murray Deaker’s Sporting Lives' podcast brought to you by Gold Sport.

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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    58 mins
  • Dillon Boucher: Basketball in his DNA, Steven Adams and rebuilding the Breakers

    Dillon Boucher: Basketball in his DNA, Steven Adams and rebuilding the Breakers
    Sep 3 2025

    On this episode, Murray talks to former Tall Black, turned basketball administrator, Dillon Boucher. Deaks and Dillon talk about the key moments from his player career - from getting dropped by the Breakers to finding winning culture in Australia. As an administrator Dillon has worked for Baskeball New Zealand as CEO and is now back at the Breakers as President of Basketball Operations. Dillon talks about rebuilding the Breakers, the huge age group talent here in NZ and the huge influence Steven Adams has on the game.

    Murray Deaker has been interviewing the biggest names in sport for 40 years. 'Murray Deaker’s Sporting Lives' will interview legends of sport, uncovering their stories. Full of memories, theories, and opinion. And no nonsense! 'Murray Deaker’s Sporting Lives' podcast brought to you by Gold Sport.

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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    46 mins
  • Joseph Parker: The story behind his success and the wait for a title fight.

    Joseph Parker: The story behind his success and the wait for a title fight.
    Aug 6 2025

    On this episode, Murray talks to kiwi heavyweight boxing sensation, Joseph Parker. For the first time 14 years, Deaks and Joseph meet to discuss how Joseph got into the best shape of his life, why he's waiting for a title fight and how many years he thinks he's got left in the ring.

    Murray Deaker has been interviewing the biggest names in sport for 40 years. 'Murray Deaker’s Sporting Lives' will interview legends of sport, uncovering their stories. Full of memories, theories, and opinion. And no nonsense! 'Murray Deaker’s Sporting Lives' podcast brought to you by Gold Sport.

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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    37 mins
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