They called him a radical, a rebel, even a terrorist.

But today, Tāme Iti calls himself a healer, an artist, and a teacher.

Tāme opens up about the moments that defined his extraordinary life - from his early days in Tūhoe country and the Māori protest movement of the 1970s, to the 2007 Urewera raids, his time in prison, and the deep process of forgiveness and creativity that followed.

We talk about the protests, the art, the controversy, and the humanity behind one of Aotearoa’s most iconic and misunderstood figures. Tāme shares stories about meeting Nelson Mandela, the moment police surrounded his home at dawn, why he shot the flag at Waitangi, and how he found peace after decades of resistance.

This episode is about mana, identity, and the power of transformation. It’s about what it means to forgive, to heal, and to truly know who you are.

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In this deeply emotional episode, former All Black halfback Steve Devine opens like never before about the physical and mental toll of his rugby career.

After enduring around 40 concussions in his career with Auckland and the All Blacks, Steve ended up in some disturbingly low places: bedridden, depressed, and contemplating the unthinkable.

These days Steve channels his experience into helping others, both as a firefighter and as an advocate for better brain injury management in sport.

Some of the stuff we cover here includes:

The brutal injury list from his professional rugby career, from 12 ankle surgeries to broken bones and relentless concussions.

The devastating impact his health had on his marriage and family life.

His transition into the New Zealand Fire Service, the trauma that comes with the job, and his advocacy for better mental health support for first responders.

His reflections on mental resilience, vulnerability, and why men need to get better at asking for help.

Then there are some cool old rugby yarns, including the bollocking he got from Eddie Jones as a young player and memories of playing with legends like Sir Michael Jones, Jonah Lomu, Andrew Mehrtens, and Richie McCaw, and what he learned from each.

This is an incredibly emotional episode from one of the real good guys.

*****

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Ten years ago Jake Bailey’s life changed overnight.

The Christchurch school head boy was diagnosed with stage-four Burkitt’s lymphoma, one of the fastest-growing cancers there is.

Just a week later, while undergoing chemotherapy, he delivered a now-iconic end-of-year speech that went viral around the world: viewed more than 50 million times and called one of the most inspirational moments of the decade.

Ten years on, Jake joins me on the podcast for an honest, funny, and moving conversation about survival, purpose, and what he’s learned about life on the other side of cancer.

In this wide-open conversation Jake shares:

• What really happened the week of that 2015 speech and haka
• The “nothingness” he felt at diagnosis and remission
• How to practice realistic optimism without “toxic positivity”
• Why community and asking for help are non-negotiable
• Using endurance sport to manufacture growth and grit
• Practical tools anyone can use to bounce back

This episode is a masterclass in resilience, packed with humour, humility, and practical lessons for anyone navigating tough times.

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