The Dom Harvey Podcast

This episode is proudly brought to you by the legends at Odoo: https://www.odoo.com/r/9hlD You might know David de Latour as Ted West from Westside. You might know him as Stephen Donald in The Kick, Dr Greg Miller in Wentworth, or, depending on your age, a Power Ranger. David moved from West Auckland to New York at 18, convinced he was going to win an Oscar. And he’s had an incredible career. But there’s a lot you don’t see in between gigs: the auditions that go nowhere, the years without work, and building swing sets in LA to keep some money coming in. We talk about all of that. We also get into Westside, working with his wife Hannah Marshall and raising their two kids. And we talk about Ms. X, the show he and Hannah created, and why he’s getting so much out of being behind the camera. This is David's first ever podcast. He’s funny, thoughtful, and really open about the unsexy parts of this job that most of us never see. *** If you run a business, here’s a question: How many different bits of software are you paying for right now? One for accounting. One for sales. Another for projects. Another for inventory. Another for your website. Odoo is designed to simplify all of that. It’s a user-friendly, all-in-one business management solution, with a huge range of apps that are fully integrated and designed to work together. So instead of building your business around a pile of disconnected tools, you can manage it from one platform. Have a look for yourself! You can try Odoo free for 15 days, with no credit card required, at https://www.odoo.com/r/9hlD Odoo. All your business, on one platform. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Shane Cameron is a return guest to the podcast. He was one of the first people to say yes to this podcast, before I’d even released an episode back at the start of 2022. A lot has changed in both our lives since then so I thought a catch up was on the cards. We talk about living in a tent as a little boy, struggling with reading and writing and leaving school at 13. Then going from life on the farm to sharing a boxing ring with Mike Tyson. His stories about his time spent training with Tyson are something else. We also get into the David Tua fight: the buildup, the devastating loss, picking himself up afterwards, and how the two of them ended up drinking tequila in Shane’s garage years later. Plus, life after boxing, depression, his fear of dementia, and what gives him purpose these days. Shane’s a humble guy who’s very open about both the things he’s proud of and the things he wishes he’d done differently. I really enjoyed this catch-up, and I hope you do too. *** Massive thanks to my long-term podcast sponsor, Generate. We’ve all got that one mate who’s convinced they’ve worked out how to beat the market, usually with a lot of confidence and no actual expertise. That’s the mate that is very noisy when the market is going well but bizarrely quiet when there is a downturn. So, here's your reminder not to get caught up in the noise and trust the real investment experts at Generate. I sat down with a Generate KiwiSaver adviser when they came on as sponsor in 2023, and it was one of those conversations that made me kick myself for not doing it years earlier. A Generate adviser can help you figure out what fund type is best suited to your KiwiSaver goals. Start planning now! Book a no cost chat with an adviser at generatekiwisaver.co.nz/dom The issuer of the scheme is Generate Investment Management Limited. To see their PDS and Financial Advice Provider info see generatekiwisaver.co.nz/disclosures. Past performance does not guarantee future returns. And remember, I’m not a financial adviser, so this is just general information. I recommend getting expert advice before making any financial decisions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bex Chapman emailed me asking to share her story, then flew herself up from Wellington to be here. And I’m really pleased she did. Today, she’s a mum of two, a builder and a keen runner. But for years, her life revolved around methamphetamine: using it, selling it, abusive relationships and repeated arrests. In this conversation, Bex is incredibly honest about that life, the impact on her family, and the guilt she still carries about the years she missed with her oldest daughter. We talk about what finally helped her get clean, the role running has played in her recovery and rebuilding a life she once couldn’t imagine having. We recorded this on her 36th birthday- 6 years after she last used meth. And she’s sharing her story because she wants other people to know change is possible. *** This episode is proudly brought to you by the legends at Odoo. https://www.odoo.com/r/bl1T If you run a business, here’s a question: How many different bits of software are you paying for right now? One for accounting. One for sales. Another for projects. Another for inventory. Another for your website. Odoo is designed to simplify all of that. It’s a user-friendly, all-in-one business management solution, with a huge range of apps that are fully integrated and designed to work together. So instead of building your business around a pile of disconnected tools, you can manage it from one platform. Have a look for yourself! You can try Odoo free for 15 days, with no credit card required, at https://www.odoo.com/r/bl1T Odoo. All your business, on one platform. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You might remember Matty J Ruys from his music in the ’90s. Behind the scenes, he’s also helped shape the careers of artists including K’Lee, Brooke Fraser, Dei Hamo and Elemeno P. Now he’s preparing to release his first solo album in 30 years, Beautiful Mess (It's out Friday November 6, 2026) We talk about his tough upbringing, the brutal attack that left him with 7 years of seizures, fatherhood, loneliness, and the highs and heartbreaks of the music business - including his time managing Brooke Fraser. There are some great laughs too: getting banned from the Parachute Christian music festival, appearing on a TV dating show Blind Date as a robot, and the reality of being famous in New Zealand while still catching the bus. *** This episode has been sponsored by Generate- a six time winner of the Consumer NZ People’s Choice award for KiwiSaver Generate have over 200,000 Kiwi clients, including myself, my partner my mum and most of my close friends!I switched over when they began sponsoring the podcast, and I’ve convinced most of the people I care about to make the switch too! Generate have a strong track record of long‑term performance. You can check out their latest returns online, or book a no‑obligation chat with one of their advisers at https://www.generatewealth.co.nz/dom No pressure, no hard sell, no judgement - just clear advice to help you feel confident that you’re on track without any judgement for leaving this on the to‑do list a bit longer than planned. The issuer of the scheme is Generate Investment Management Limited. To see their PDS and Financial Advice Provider info see generatekiwisaver.co.nz/disclosures. Past performance does not guarantee future returns. And remember, I’m not a financial adviser, so this is just general information. I recommend getting expert advice before making any financial decisions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Thanks to Odoo for sponsoring this episode: https://www.odoo.com/r/mgS My guest today is Winston Peters. And in almost 400 episodes I don’t think I’ve ever had my research corrected quite so many times. This is most definitely the most combative guest I’ve had on the podcast! Whatever your opinion of Winston as a political figure, I was keen to get to know the person behind the suit and the 50-year public career that has seen him work alongside a total of 12 different Prime Ministers. We talk about growing up as one of 11 kids, the lessons from his mum and dad, ageing, faith, regrets, what keeps him going and how he’d like to be remembered. There’s plenty of banter, a few prickly moments, and a lot of questions Winston would have preferred I didn’t ask. *** This episode is proudly brought to you by the legends at Odoo. If you run a business, here’s a question: How many different bits of software are you paying for right now? One for accounting. One for sales. Another for projects. Another for inventory. Another for your website. Odoo is designed to simplify all of that. It’s a user-friendly, all-in-one business management solution, with a huge range of apps that are fully integrated and designed to work together. So instead of building your business around a pile of disconnected tools, you can manage it from one platform. Have a look for yourself! You can try Odoo free for 15 days, with no credit card required, at https://www.odoo.com/r/mgS Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.