Melie Kerr joins us fresh off being named White Ferns captain across all formats and scoring a T20 century on captaincy debut - the first woman ever to do so.

But this episode goes well beyond cricket. Growing up in one of New Zealand's most celebrated cricket families, Melie was the kid who made her dad commentate 7am net sessions as if she was playing in a World Cup final. She went on to become the youngest ever White Fern, break records, and win that World Cup. From the outside, she had everything - her dream job and an amazing family.

But behind it, she was fighting something nobody could see.

Liam Messam is one of the most beloved figures in New Zealand rugby.

Two-time Super Rugby champion, All Black, World Cup winner, and a 20-year servant of the Chiefs. But behind the jersey is a story most people have never heard.

Adopted at six weeks old into a Rotorua family that went on to foster close to a thousand children, Liam opens up about identity, belonging, and the household that gave him everything he is today.

Susan Hassall arrived at Hamilton Boys' High School in 1979 as a 22-year-old English teacher. She stayed for 46 years. In 1999, she became the first woman in New Zealand to be appointed headmaster of a boys' state school, a role she held for exactly 25 years.

We talk about her mantra - "you can pretend to care, but you can't pretend to show up" - the Greek concept of aretē that became the school's cornerstone, why she believes vulnerability is the most important quality in a leader, and what people get wrong about teenage boys.

Whether you're a parent, a teacher, a coach, or just someone trying to figure out what matters most, this one's for you.

Brad Thorn is one of the most unique champions New Zealand sport has ever produced.

A dual-code legend, Brad achieved what almost no one has - winning NRL premierships, World Cups, Super Rugby titles, and earning the right to wear the All Blacks jersey at the highest level.

But behind the trophies is an obsession with discipline, standards, and doing the work that others won’t, the moments that hardened him, the sacrifices required to chase the black jersey, and why he believes “champions do extra.”

Dr Lucy Hone is one of the world’s leading voices on grief, resilience, and how humans survive life’s hardest moments.

Lucy shares the tools and insights she’s developed through her work in resilience psychology - and through personal tragedy, after losing her 12-year-old daughter Abby in a sudden accident.

And we learn that grief isn’t just about death, but about any unwanted change we’re forced to endure.

Cameron George is the CEO of the One New Zealand Warriors and one of the most influential figures in modern New Zealand sport.

Cameron reflects on leadership under pressure, the people who carried the organisation through its darkest stretch, and what it takes to build belief inside an NRL club representing an entire country.

Te Radar is one of New Zealand’s most distinctive storytellers, but his career never followed a plan.

From anarchic comedy and improvisation to the runaway success of Off The Radar, this conversation explores how curiosity, chance, and saying “yes” shaped a life in television, documentary-making, and storytelling.

It’s a thoughtful, funny, and a truly Kiwi conversation about serendipity, people, and not realising how lucky we are until we stop and look around.

Owen Eastwood is the secret weapon behind Chelsea football club, the European Ryder Cup team, the England men’s football team, the South African Proteas, and NATO’s Command Group.

He is one of the most in-demand performance coaches you’ve never heard of.

Yet he has no coaching qualifications, describes himself as an "imposter," and often refuses to watch the actual games his teams play.

For years, Mike McRoberts was the most recognisable and trusted face on New Zealand television, sitting at the 6pm news desk, delivering the biggest stories in the country. What most people never saw was where that job took him.

Mike also speaks candidly about identity, growing up “culturally malnourished,” and how learning te reo Māori later in life forced him to confront parts of himself he’d long ignored.

It’s an honest discussion about responsibility, belonging, and the personal toll of carrying other people’s stories for decades.

We’re back with another compilation of our favourite moments from the epic year that was 2025. This time, we’ve canvassed some highlights from our incredible guests across the realms of business, entertainment, and culture, including: Simon Barnett, Jay Reeve, Toni Street, Greg Foran, Bill Bailey, Girls Get Off, Al Brown, Jared Savage, Brent Impey, Dr. Alia Bojilova, and Geoff Ross.

What a year! We’ve had the privilege of speaking to some of New Zealand’s best and brightest sporting stars in 2025, so we’re proud to present a compilation of some of our favourite moments from across the year, including: Steve Williams Ryan Fox Dame Noeline Taurus Ian Foster Marius van der Pol Sarah Walker Sean Fitzpatrick Gilbert Enoka Clayton McMillan Gordon Walker

Carl Sheridan is a performance coach, designer, rugby mentor at Te Awamutu College, and a dad from Pirongia who volunteers more than 25 hours a week to help the next generation of young men. He’s what we’d call a community hero - someone who shows up, gives back, and genuinely changes the lives around him.

But behind all of that is a tough backstory, Carl has battled depression, anxiety, and a decade-long eating disorder, and has since turned that pain into purpose by mentoring young people who need support the most. His mission is simple: inspire more of us to help in our communities — and make service feel within reach, not out of it.

Laura McGoldrick lives one of the busiest lives in New Zealand media - juggling motherhood, broadcasting, live sport, travel, and a calendar that barely leaves room to breathe.

But behind the glamour, highlights and viral moments, Laura opens up about something most parents know all too well: the constant feeling of Mum Guilt.

Laura shares the reality of parenting with Martin Guptill, raising their kids around sport, and the pressure of trying to be everywhere at once.

Geoff Ross built one of New Zealand’s most iconic global brands - 42Below Vodka - then walked away at the top. Today, he’s leading a different kind of revolution: carbon-positive farming.

From selling vodka to the world, to Trilogy Skincare, Ecoya, Moa, and pioneering sustainable agriculture at Lake Hawea Station, Geoff’s career spans some of New Zealand’s most successful and forward-thinking ventures.

Three years since our first episode, Ryan Fox returns to the podcast - and a lot has changed over that period.

He has been on an incredible run, but it didn’t all come easy - and behind the scenes there were serious challenges for his family.

This is an honest, personal look at one of New Zealand’s most successful athletes - a conversation about golf, resilience and what really matters when the cameras are off.

An absolute honour to spend an hour with the great Bill Bailey

In this wide-ranging conversation, Bill opens up about friendship, grief, family, creativity, and what really matters after a lifetime on stage. It’s honest, warm, and full of the humour and curiosity that make him one of the world’s most loved comedians.

Sam Spratt is one of New Zealand’s most successful and fearless jockeys.

She has had a remarkable two-decade career at the top of NZ racing which was nearly ended right at the beginning with a head injury after a horrific crash.

It’s an honest, raw, and inspiring look at resilience, motherhood, and the wild world of New Zealand racing — from one of its true trailblazers.

Brent Impey has shaped two of New Zealand’s most powerful industries - rugby and media.

From negotiating a $777 million MediaWorks deal to steering NZ Rugby through the Silver Lake saga, Brent’s career has been defined by high-stakes leadership, big personalities, and even bigger decisions.

Stan Walker’s story is one of survival, transformation, and purpose.

Stan opens up about the abuse and trauma of his childhood, the complicated relationship with his parents, the life-changing surgery to remove his stomach after a genetic cancer diagnosis and how those experiences shaped the man he is today.

Stan also shares his journey of reclaiming his Māori identity and why his purpose now is about building legacy, healing, and serving his community.

Few people have shaped the way New Zealand eats more than Al Brown.

From co-founding Logan Brown, to fronting MasterChef and Hunger for the Wild, to creating Depot, Fed Deli and Best Ugly Bagels - Al has helped define what Kiwi food looks and feels like.

But behind the success lies a deeper story: adoption, the weight of perfectionism, family, friendship, reinvention and finding happiness at 60.