Robert Scott is a New Zealand broadcasting legend with a 40-year career on New Zealand radio, best known for his recent 19-year stint on The Breeze.

He also happens to be one of my oldest friends. We first met and became mates in Palmerston North around 35 or 36 years ago.

This podcast is a celebration of my mate’s life and career. And it’s also a celebration of the best sorts of friendships- the very long-term ones.

In this conversation we talk about:

+ Robert’s recent prostate cancer diagnosis and the importance of early detection

+ The highs and lows of a 40-year radio career (and why he walked away)

+ Growing up in the UK and moving to New Zealand as a child

+ Bullying, resilience, and lessons that shaped him

+ Friendship, loyalty, and what really matters as you get older. And so much more.

Get in touch! Dom@Podlab.nz

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You may or may not know the name, but Mark Rocket is one of the most intriguing kiwis you’ll ever meet.

He is the first and only New Zealander to ever go into space- he went on a 10-minute flight on the Jeff Bezos owned “Blue Origin” spacecraft earlier this year.

Mark is an entrepreneur who has had a lifelong obsession with space. He made a lot of money in the early years of the internet.

Then, after legally changed his surname to Rocket, he became an early investor and half owner of RocketLab with Sir Peter Beck.

He is also the founder of Kea Aerospace, a Canterbury company developing solar-powered aircraft that could change how we explore and observe our planet.

This podcast is a small part of the whole incredible Mark Rocket story.

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Massive thanks to my long-term podcast sponsors, Generate.

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I met with one when Generate came on board as a sponsor back in 2023 — and honestly, I wish I’d done it sooner.

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And just a reminder — everyone’s situation is different, so I recommend getting expert advice before making any financial decisions.

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Jimi Hunt is a mental fitness advocate. It’s a role he fell into after experiencing poor mental health and having a rock bottom moment.

His passion is sharing his lessons on resilience, growth and navigating adversity.

He is the founder of an organization called Live More Awesome and has done some huge attention-grabbing stunts to get the conversation started about mental fitness- like building the worlds largest waterslide, walking the length of New Zealand and even paddling the length of the Waikato River on an inflatable Lilo.

In this conversation, Jimi open’s up about the tools that helped him survive his toughest days, and why asking for help is the bravest step anyone can take.

This is Jimi's story. But there are tools in here that we can all use to live happier healthier lives.

It’s a conversation about connection, compassion, and finding meaning through adversity.

I hope you like it. And if you know someone who you think could benefit from listening to it, please share it.

Mental Health Support in NZ (24/7 & Free)

📞 1737 – Call or text to talk to a trained counsellor

📞 Lifeline – 0800 543 354 | Text 4357 (HELP)

📞 Suicide Crisis Helpline – 0508 828 865 (0508 TAUTOKO)

📞 Youthline – 0800 376 633 | Text 234 | talk@youthline.co.nz

📞 Depression Helpline – 0800 111 757 | Text 4202

📞 Anxiety Helpline – 0800 269 4389

📞 If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, call 111.

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