The FastCast is a highlights length version of a previously released episode of The Dom Harvey Podcast.

The complete episode with Jeremy Wells was one of the first podcast episodes I ever recorded. It was released originally released in March 2022.

I took my equipment over to Jeremy’s house and we sat in his office and recorded the episode- it was a hot day and I was anxious which caused me to sweat profusely.

Jeremy Wells is one of New Zealand’s top broadcasters- he hosted the breakfast show on Radio Hauraki. And the nightly TV show 7Sharp with Hillary Barry.

In his 20’s he was part of the iconic TV comedy duo, Havoc and Newsboy.

This FastCast is part of Jeremys story. He speaks candidly about his teenage years where he went off the rails causing his parents great concern with substance abuse and even considered ending his own life at his lowest moment.

And we discuss the art of catering for 2 very different audiences on his radio and TV shows.

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UFC legend Dan Hooker called into the Podlab studios in Auckland for one of the most memorable podcast episodes I’ve done so far- if you are yet to listen, it is well worth checking out.

He is unlike any New Zealander I have ever met- his lighthearted and laidback approach to the most brutal sport on the planet is inspiring, hilarious, alarming and fascinating.

After the podcast wrapped up, Dan was already running extremely late for his TV commitments at Sky, but he generously stuck around a bit longer so I could ask him questions that were shared with me on Instagram:.

Why did he only got heavily tattooed recently?

What is the infamous Christmas bash

Will he ever fight in NZ again?

His biggest gambling win so far

The hardest fight he has ever won

His dream opponent and heaps more.

This is Dan Vs Instagram……

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UFC is the fastest growing sport in the world. And Dan "The Hangman" Hooker is one of the biggest stars of the sport.

I have been a fan of Dan for years but had never met him until we connected for the podcast, and I hope you guys like this one as much as I did. The guy is HILARIOUS! And I genuinely believe its worth a listen, even if you are not a fan of combat sport.

This is part of the Dan Hooker story, an insight into mind of one of the most intriguing New Zealanders I’ve ever met:

He shares his best stories from the UFC.

His fight day rituals and the aftermath of fights (which often involves hospitalization)

Why he wasn’t invited to spar Mark Zuckerburg

His thoughts on being called a role model.

His aspirations for a title.

Life after the UFC and so much more.

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