Hamish Kerr: The true story behind the Olympic jump-off for gold

On this episode, Murray is joined by Paris Olympic gold medalist, kiwi high jumper, Hamish Kerr.  Deaks asks Hamish what really happened before the jump-off for gold in Paris, the pressure of qualifying and why he ended up in high jump. Murray Deaker has been interviewing the biggest names in spor…

Finn Butcher: from Central Otago to Olympic gold medallist

On this bonus episode, Murray is joined by Olympic Men's Kayak Cross gold medallist, kiwi Finn Butcher. Deaks and Finn talk about the moment he knew he'd won gold in Paris, the highlights of his Olympic games, the future of Kayak Cross and what's next for Finn. Murray Deaker has been interviewing …

Georgina and Caroline Evers-Swindell: the road to Olympic Gold

To celebrate the Olympics, on this episode, Murray is joined by double Gold medalists, Georgina and Caroline Evers-Swindell (now Georgina Earl and Caroline Meyer).  Deaks asks them about their road to Olympics success, sibling rivalry, Dick Tonks and Caroline reveals she didn't always want Georgina…

Rob Waddell: Succeeding at the Olympics, Team New Zealand and heart surgery

On this episode, ahead of the Paris Olympics, Murray is joined by one of our Olympic greats, Rob Waddell.  Deaks and Rob talk about what it takes to win Olympics Gold, his time with Team New Zealand, this honest thoughts on Grant Dalton, heart surgery and his thoughts ahead of Paris. Murray Deaker…

John Mayhew: Headknocks, Jonah and the future of sport medicine

On this episode, Murray is joined by one of the off-field heroes of sport, John 'Doc' Mayhew.  Deaks and John recap his career as team doctor of the All Blacks and Warriors, they unpack the big issue of CTE and talk about his special relationship with Jonah Lomu Murray Deaker has been interviewing…

Eliza McCartney: Overcoming injury and the road to the Olympics

Murray is back with season two of Murray Deaker's Sporting Lives!  For the first episode back, he is joined by one of our athletics stars, pole-vaulter Eliza McCartney.  Deaks and Eliza talk about her come back from injury, the techniques of pole-vaulting and how she is preparing for the upcoming P…

Steven Alker: From the grind to Champions Tour golden streak

On the final episode of Murray Deaker's Sporting Lives for 2023, Murray is joined by the ultimate journey man, kiwi golfer, Steven Alker.  Deaks and Steven talk about the turnaround in his career, from grinding away on the second-tier Korn Ferry Tour to his winning streak on the Champions Tour and …

Andrew Webster: Turning the Warriors around and creating a dynasty

This week Murray is joined by 2023 NRL Dally M Coach of the Year, Warriors coach Andrew Webster.  Deaks and Webby talk about his coaching philosophy, turning the club around in his first year as head coach and his long-term commitment to Auckland and the Warriors. Murray Deaker has been interviewi…

Ric Kayne: The US billionaire building kiwi golf courses

On this episode, Murray talks to American billionaire and owner of three New Zealand golf courses, Ric Kayne.  Ric is the founder of Tara Iti and the two Te Arai Links courses in Mangawhai. Ric joins Deaks to talk about leaving a legacy and why he held nothing back in creating excellence in these c…

Tanni Grey-Thompson: From Paralympic great to the House of Lords

This week Murray talks to Paralympian great and Member of the House of Lords, Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson.  Deaks and Tanni talk about her incredible career, the selfishness required in top level sport and her role on the three-person panel, assigned to look into the Lance Armstrong affair and the…