<p>Martin Snedden is a man who’s been at the centre of some of the biggest moments in New Zealand sport.</p><br><p>He played cricket for NZ in through the 1980s and was part of the infamous 1981 underarm match against Australia.&nbsp;He was one of the original members of the Beige Brigade and he’s got stories about playing with legends like Hadlee, Cairns and Crowe that are absolutely priceless.</p><p>But that’s only <em>chapter one</em> of his life.</p><br><p>After he retired as a player, Martin became CEO of New Zealand Cricket. He dealt with player strikes, bomb blasts outside team hotels, billion-dollar broadcast deals, and the politics behind international sport.</p><br><p>Then he took on the job of running the 2011 Rugby World Cup, the tournament that turned New Zealand into a “stadium of four million” and became one of this country’s great success stories.</p><br><p>Now in his 60s he’s as sharp, driven and purpose-filled as ever.</p><br><p>This conversation is full of nostalgia, leadership lessons, wild behind-the-scenes stories, and some really vulnerable reflections near the end about family, fear, purpose and what matters most.</p><br><p>I loved this chat:&nbsp;Snedds is generous, thoughtful, funny, and genuinely one of the good guys.</p><p>****</p><br><p>Massive thanks to my long-term podcast sponsors,&nbsp;Generate.</p><p>Generate is an award-winning KiwiSaver provider with a track record of delivering strong long-term returns for their clients- you can see their latest returns for yourself on their website.</p><p>I became a client when they came on board as the show sponsor and it’s been a gamechanger for me personally- I wish I’d done it ’m kicking myself for not doing it years earlier.</p><p>You can book a no obligation chat with one of their awesome KiwiSaver advisers at&nbsp;<a href="http://generatekiwisaver.co.nz/dom" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">generatekiwisaver.co.nz/dom</a></p><br><p><em>The issuer of the scheme is Generate&nbsp;Investment&nbsp;Management Limited. To see their Product disclosure statement see generatekiwisaver.co.nz/pds</em></p><p><em>Past performance does not guarantee future returns.</em></p><br><p><em>And just a reminder — I’m a podcast host, not a financial adviser, so this is just general advice. I recommend getting expert advice before making any financial decisions.</em></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

The Dom Harvey Podcast

Dom Harvey

Underarm Bowling to the Rugby World Cup: Martin Snedden’s Incredible Life

DEC 7, 2025142 MIN
The Dom Harvey Podcast

Underarm Bowling to the Rugby World Cup: Martin Snedden’s Incredible Life

DEC 7, 2025142 MIN

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<p>Martin Snedden is a man who’s been at the centre of some of the biggest moments in New Zealand sport.</p><br><p>He played cricket for NZ in through the 1980s and was part of the infamous 1981 underarm match against Australia.&nbsp;He was one of the original members of the Beige Brigade and he’s got stories about playing with legends like Hadlee, Cairns and Crowe that are absolutely priceless.</p><p>But that’s only <em>chapter one</em> of his life.</p><br><p>After he retired as a player, Martin became CEO of New Zealand Cricket. He dealt with player strikes, bomb blasts outside team hotels, billion-dollar broadcast deals, and the politics behind international sport.</p><br><p>Then he took on the job of running the 2011 Rugby World Cup, the tournament that turned New Zealand into a “stadium of four million” and became one of this country’s great success stories.</p><br><p>Now in his 60s he’s as sharp, driven and purpose-filled as ever.</p><br><p>This conversation is full of nostalgia, leadership lessons, wild behind-the-scenes stories, and some really vulnerable reflections near the end about family, fear, purpose and what matters most.</p><br><p>I loved this chat:&nbsp;Snedds is generous, thoughtful, funny, and genuinely one of the good guys.</p><p>****</p><br><p>Massive thanks to my long-term podcast sponsors,&nbsp;Generate.</p><p>Generate is an award-winning KiwiSaver provider with a track record of delivering strong long-term returns for their clients- you can see their latest returns for yourself on their website.</p><p>I became a client when they came on board as the show sponsor and it’s been a gamechanger for me personally- I wish I’d done it ’m kicking myself for not doing it years earlier.</p><p>You can book a no obligation chat with one of their awesome KiwiSaver advisers at&nbsp;<a href="http://generatekiwisaver.co.nz/dom" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">generatekiwisaver.co.nz/dom</a></p><br><p><em>The issuer of the scheme is Generate&nbsp;Investment&nbsp;Management Limited. To see their Product disclosure statement see generatekiwisaver.co.nz/pds</em></p><p><em>Past performance does not guarantee future returns.</em></p><br><p><em>And just a reminder — I’m a podcast host, not a financial adviser, so this is just general advice. I recommend getting expert advice before making any financial decisions.</em></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>