Dom Harvey

This channel engages in deep-dive conversations that explore the complexities of personal experiences, decisions, and the realities faced by individuals across various fields, particularly in sports, health, and personal struggles. The host facilitates discussions that often include first-hand accounts, expert insights, and analytical perspectives, creating a platform for nuanced dialogue rather than standard interviews. Each episode is structured to reveal the intricacies of the subjects at hand, encouraging guests to share their unique stories and reflections.

Expect episodes that feature a range of guests, from athletes discussing mental resilience and fight strategies to individuals navigating health challenges and personal transformations. The conversations often reveal unexpected connections between personal experiences and broader societal issues, such as the impact of mental health in sports or the challenges of medical advocacy. This channel stands out by prioritizing authenticity and depth, moving beyond surface-level discussions to uncover the underlying motivations and realities of its guests.

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Channel Highlights

Channel Quotes

  • She cried because she knew that she had failed.
    His Mom Nearly K**ED Him!
  • If I fought him on the Contender Series, I would have knocked him out anyway.
    How UFC Champs Legally CHEAT!
  • It was scary at the start but in the long term it's all up here.
    Alcohol behavioural coach Guy Wills reveals the scariest part about giving up drinking. 🍻
  • Not everyone who’s a gangster is involved in crime.
    The Truth About Gangs: Why People Join & What They Provide #shorts
  • You have to be so fit. It's 3 minutes of just emptying yourself.
    NZ Mountainbike Legend - Brook MaDonald’s WILD Story!
  • It's the best thing for you!
    Hannah Wilkinson talks FIFA Women’s World Cup, Sexuality, Football Career, and more!
  • Life's hard enough as it is, just embrace everybody.
    Matthew Ridge shares awkward story about how he met his wife | Runners Only! Podcast with Dom Harvey
  • Living in China was always exciting and exhilarating and new.
    Anna Mowbray on ZURU’s Origin Story, Life in China, Parenting with Ali Williams, Auckland FC & More!
  • It's probably the hardest thing I've ever done in my life.
    Aesha Scott on Below Deck Fame, Preventing Assault on Camera, ADHD Diagnosis & More!
  • It’s never been more accessible than what it is now.
    Doctor & World Champ Powerlifter: Dr. Karlina Tongotea on Medicine, Grit & Squatting 230kg

Monthly Quiz

June 2026 Edition

Sport, Adversity, and Survival

5 questions based on highlights and quotes from recent episodes.

5 Questions

Inspiring

How Rob Mokaraka Survived ‘Suicide-by-Cop’ and Lived To Tell The Story
October 15, 2023
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01:15:20
How Rob Mokaraka Survived ‘Suicide-by-Cop’ and Lived To Tell The Story
Simone Maier - Multi-Sport World Champ on Racing with Richie McCaw, Sexual Abuse & Mental Health
January 28, 2024
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01:35:16
Simone Maier - Multi-Sport World Champ on Racing with Richie McCaw, Sexual Abuse & Mental Health
Josh Koman talks about beating cancer twice! || Runners Only! Podcast with Dom Harvey
October 21, 2022
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01:09:34
Josh Koman talks about beating cancer twice! || Runners Only! Podcast with Dom Harvey
Wakeboarder Brad Smeele on becoming a quadriplegic | Runners Only!
October 14, 2022
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01:04:16
Wakeboarder Brad Smeele on becoming a quadriplegic | Runners Only!
Lee Tepuia: 501 Deportee, Australian Prisons, and the Phone Call That Kept Him Alive
May 13, 2026
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02:18:48
Lee Tepuia: 501 Deportee, Australian Prisons, and the Phone Call That Kept Him Alive
Business Leader David Downs: NZ's Branding Problem!
April 15, 2026
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01:52:42
Business Leader David Downs: NZ's Branding Problem!
Why Israel Adesanya Backed Brando Peričić Before the World Knew Him
December 10, 2025
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01:39:40
Why Israel Adesanya Backed Brando Peričić Before the World Knew Him
K’Lee: From Pop Star to Survivor – Abuse, Trauma & Resilience
June 01, 2025
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02:30:16
K’Lee: From Pop Star to Survivor – Abuse, Trauma & Resilience
From Alcoholic to Running Ultra Marathons in The Sahara & The Arctic - Freddie Bennett
April 24, 2024
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01:26:58
From Alcoholic to Running Ultra Marathons in The Sahara & The Arctic - Freddie Bennett
Shaz Dagg - Amputee & Paratriathlete’s Inspiring Story & Mindset
November 05, 2023
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01:23:01
Shaz Dagg - Amputee & Paratriathlete’s Inspiring Story & Mindset
White Island Eruption Survivor Kelsey Waghorn || Runners Only! Podcast with Dom Harvey
May 28, 2023
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01:31:59
White Island Eruption Survivor Kelsey Waghorn || Runners Only! Podcast with Dom Harvey
SAS Psychologist Held Hostage, Forced To Walk Through Minefield
March 29, 2026
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02:17:46
SAS Psychologist Held Hostage, Forced To Walk Through Minefield
The Speech That Went Round The World!
November 05, 2025
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00:58
The Speech That Went Round The World!
The David Goggins of NZ: Jamie Milne's Insane World Records!
December 28, 2025
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01:39:59
The David Goggins of NZ: Jamie Milne's Insane World Records!
Life with Cerebral Palsy: Mark Wilson aka Wobbles on Dating & Defying Expectations
November 30, 2025
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01:34:22
Life with Cerebral Palsy: Mark Wilson aka Wobbles on Dating & Defying Expectations
The Real Story Behind An Olympic Champion
November 16, 2025
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01:02
The Real Story Behind An Olympic Champion
Wild Life Of Former All White Michael Utting
October 22, 2025
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Wild Life Of Former All White Michael Utting
Dio School Principal: The Truth About Teenage Girls & NZ’s Education System!
October 26, 2025
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01:35:35
Dio School Principal: The Truth About Teenage Girls & NZ’s Education System!

Intense

Running the length of NEW ZEALAND twice!
May 16, 2025
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Running the length of NEW ZEALAND twice!
A Helmet Saved His Life - Sam Clarke was Shot in the Head During 2023 Auckland Shooting
July 17, 2024
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01:17:00
A Helmet Saved His Life - Sam Clarke was Shot in the Head During 2023 Auckland Shooting
He’s the detective who was shot in the face during the 2023 Auckland CBD shooting.
December 14, 2025
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He’s the detective who was shot in the face during the 2023 Auckland CBD shooting.
“In the suitcase beside him, there was a person he’d chopped up.” 😮
February 17, 2025
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“In the suitcase beside him, there was a person he’d chopped up.” 😮
G*ng Member THREATENS Police Officer?!
February 23, 2026
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00:18
G*ng Member THREATENS Police Officer?!
The Worst R*pist Story In New Zealand
February 24, 2026
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The Worst R*pist Story In New Zealand
EX-Inmate's CRAZY Armed Robbery Story
December 28, 2025
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EX-Inmate's CRAZY Armed Robbery Story
Rugby Team's Crazy Crowd FIGHT Story
January 17, 2026
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00:31
Rugby Team's Crazy Crowd FIGHT Story
61 Days Alone At Sea!
October 15, 2025
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61 Days Alone At Sea!
Was Philip Polkinghorne ACTUALLY Guilty? #shorts
July 22, 2025
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Was Philip Polkinghorne ACTUALLY Guilty? #shorts
Inside Philip Polkinghorne’s Murder Trial - With Steve Braunias
July 20, 2025
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53:51
Inside Philip Polkinghorne’s Murder Trial - With Steve Braunias
NZ Mountainbike Legend - Brook MaDonald’s WILD Story!
June 04, 2025
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01:29:27
NZ Mountainbike Legend - Brook MaDonald’s WILD Story!
K’Lee: Pop Star to Survivor #shorts
June 01, 2025
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K’Lee: Pop Star to Survivor #shorts
Set On Fire Up A Cherry Picker #shorts
June 18, 2025
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Set On Fire Up A Cherry Picker #shorts
Dan Hooker’s CRAZY UFC Debut & Injury 😳 #ufc #mma #nz
January 28, 2025
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Dan Hooker’s CRAZY UFC Debut & Injury 😳 #ufc #mma #nz
How Shaz Dagg Lost Her Arm in FREAK Accident
November 09, 2023
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28:31
How Shaz Dagg Lost Her Arm in FREAK Accident
Melie Kerr on Hitting Rock Bottom, The Man Who Saved Her Life
October 25, 2023
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13:23
Melie Kerr on Hitting Rock Bottom, The Man Who Saved Her Life

Overall Quality

Hamish Kerr: The Journey to Becoming an Olympic Champion
November 16, 2025
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02:04:25
Hamish Kerr: The Journey to Becoming an Olympic Champion
Inside The Auckland CBD Siege - With A Cop Who Was Shot
December 14, 2025
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Inside The Auckland CBD Siege - With A Cop Who Was Shot
"I wanted to look good in my casket" 😭 #shorts #nzpodcast
September 02, 2025
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"I wanted to look good in my casket" 😭 #shorts #nzpodcast
She Is Not Your Rehab: Matt Brown on Breaking the Cycle of Domestic Violence
August 31, 2025
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01:40:56
She Is Not Your Rehab: Matt Brown on Breaking the Cycle of Domestic Violence
He Survived Leukemia Twice & 10 Heart Attacks – Josh Komen’s Story of Resilience
July 16, 2025
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01:42:26
He Survived Leukemia Twice & 10 Heart Attacks – Josh Komen’s Story of Resilience
He Died & Came Back to Life: Troy Hall on Overcoming Freak Electrocution Accident
June 18, 2025
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01:27:37
He Died & Came Back to Life: Troy Hall on Overcoming Freak Electrocution Accident
Surviving a Heart Transplant: CRAZY Side Effects & Running Half Marathons After Surgery
April 16, 2025
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01:15:48
Surviving a Heart Transplant: CRAZY Side Effects & Running Half Marathons After Surgery
Christchurch Mosque Attack Survivor: “I Was Shot 9 Times… I Shouldn’t Be Here!”
March 12, 2025
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02:02:27
Christchurch Mosque Attack Survivor: “I Was Shot 9 Times… I Shouldn’t Be Here!”
Gloriavale Survivor - Exposing Abuse & Cult in India, Consequences of Leaving
March 02, 2025
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Gloriavale Survivor - Exposing Abuse & Cult in India, Consequences of Leaving
Mark Longley Reflects on Emily Longley’s Life, Her 2011 Murder & Shares Domestic Violence Warning
February 05, 2025
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01:21:39
Mark Longley Reflects on Emily Longley’s Life, Her 2011 Murder & Shares Domestic Violence Warning
Overcoming Mental Health Tragedy, Quitting Weed & P**n - Stefan Ozich is Raising $1 Mill for Men
November 27, 2024
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01:08:15
Overcoming Mental Health Tragedy, Quitting Weed & P**n - Stefan Ozich is Raising $1 Mill for Men
He Survived an Eruption on Mount Ruapehu - William Pike on Losing his Leg & Life as an Amputee
September 04, 2024
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He Survived an Eruption on Mount Ruapehu - William Pike on Losing his Leg & Life as an Amputee
Finn Butcher Reveals Psychological HACKS Behind Olympic Gold, Emotional Tribute to Late Coach
December 08, 2024
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02:01:42
Finn Butcher Reveals Psychological HACKS Behind Olympic Gold, Emotional Tribute to Late Coach
Abbaz Nazari - Escaping the Taliban, Life as a Refugee in Christchurch & The Tampa Affair
July 28, 2024
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01:15:58
Abbaz Nazari - Escaping the Taliban, Life as a Refugee in Christchurch & The Tampa Affair
Rosie Overcomer, Former Gloriavale Member: “They Tried to Run My Husband Over”
May 12, 2024
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Rosie Overcomer, Former Gloriavale Member: “They Tried to Run My Husband Over”
Penny Taylor - Surviving Meningococcal, Life as Double Amputee, and more!
August 27, 2023
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01:12:19
Penny Taylor - Surviving Meningococcal, Life as Double Amputee, and more!

Big Ideas

Nick Ashill on surviving a hit-and-run accident || Runners Only! Podcast with Dom Harvey
November 23, 2022
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Nick Ashill on surviving a hit-and-run accident || Runners Only! Podcast with Dom Harvey
How Samoana Matagi Survived 14,400 Volts & Lost Both Hands
April 26, 2026
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01:15:20
How Samoana Matagi Survived 14,400 Volts & Lost Both Hands
Mike King (Part 2) || Runners Only! Podcast with Dom Harvey
January 01, 2023
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01:02:19
Mike King (Part 2) || Runners Only! Podcast with Dom Harvey
Dr Lucy Hone: The Science of Surviving the Worst Thing That Can Happen
May 17, 2026
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01:49:58
Dr Lucy Hone: The Science of Surviving the Worst Thing That Can Happen
From 15 Armed Robberies to Changing Lives: The Jay Pukepuke Story
November 26, 2025
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01:38:02
From 15 Armed Robberies to Changing Lives: The Jay Pukepuke Story
He Almost Had His Arm Cut Off!
January 09, 2026
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He Almost Had His Arm Cut Off!
The Most Infamous Moment In NZ Sporting History?
December 07, 2025
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The Most Infamous Moment In NZ Sporting History?
Silver Ferns Legend Linda Vagana: The Truth Behind NZ’s ‘Most Feared Netballer’
November 02, 2025
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01:57:02
Silver Ferns Legend Linda Vagana: The Truth Behind NZ’s ‘Most Feared Netballer’
Jake Bailey on Facing Death at 17, And The Viral Speech That Changed Everything
November 05, 2025
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01:47:22
Jake Bailey on Facing Death at 17, And The Viral Speech That Changed Everything
Scott Donaldson: The First Man To Solo Kayak From Aus To NZ!
October 15, 2025
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Scott Donaldson: The First Man To Solo Kayak From Aus To NZ!
From Manslaughter to Māori Farmer of the Year: The Incredible Story Of Ben Purua
July 30, 2025
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From Manslaughter to Māori Farmer of the Year: The Incredible Story Of Ben Purua
Stefan Ozich Ran The Length of NZ TWICE!
May 14, 2025
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01:11:53
Stefan Ozich Ran The Length of NZ TWICE!
From Refugee to Multimillionaire: Don Ha on Real Estate Business & Overcoming Bankruptcy
February 23, 2025
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From Refugee to Multimillionaire: Don Ha on Real Estate Business & Overcoming Bankruptcy
Brodie goes OFF on abortion and women's rights 🔥
September 17, 2024
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Brodie goes OFF on abortion and women's rights 🔥
Mike Chunn on Leaving Split Enz, Recruiting Neil Finn & Living with Agoraphobia
July 10, 2024
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Mike Chunn on Leaving Split Enz, Recruiting Neil Finn & Living with Agoraphobia

Episode Filters

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Why You Should Work With Your Ex! (Maybe)
June 04, 2026
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Why You Should Work With Your Ex! (Maybe)
Jay-Jay Feeney Returns To The Podcast... 😂
June 03, 2026
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Jay-Jay Feeney Returns To The Podcast... 😂
Jay-Jay Feeney Unpacks Our Relationship & New Life as Business Owners
June 03, 2026
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42:29
Jay-Jay Feeney Unpacks Our Relationship & New Life as Business Owners
Tony Kemp On Getting Sacked From The Warriors
June 01, 2026
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01:03
Tony Kemp On Getting Sacked From The Warriors
The Real Reward of Climbing a Mountain #shorts
June 01, 2026
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01:07
The Real Reward of Climbing a Mountain #shorts
The Trail Runner's Mindset Explained #shorts
May 31, 2026
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00:28
The Trail Runner's Mindset Explained #shorts
Why I Love Pushing Through the Hardship #shorts
May 31, 2026
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00:30
Why I Love Pushing Through the Hardship #shorts
New Zealand's Toughest Adventure Race #shorts
May 31, 2026
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00:19
New Zealand's Toughest Adventure Race #shorts
Brotherly Bond: Sharing Trails and Adventures #shorts
May 31, 2026
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00:58
Brotherly Bond: Sharing Trails and Adventures #shorts
From High-Fives to Godzone Dreams #shorts
May 31, 2026
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00:39
From High-Fives to Godzone Dreams #shorts
Push Beyond Your Limits #shorts
May 31, 2026
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00:30
Push Beyond Your Limits #shorts
From Cromwell Victory to Fiordland Future #shorts
May 31, 2026
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From Cromwell Victory to Fiordland Future #shorts
The Unexpected Joy of Race Day Pies #shorts
May 31, 2026
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The Unexpected Joy of Race Day Pies #shorts
Tony Kemp: The Full Story
May 31, 2026
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00:57
Tony Kemp: The Full Story
Pushing Beyond Human Limits #shorts
May 31, 2026
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00:41
Pushing Beyond Human Limits #shorts
The Surreal Feeling of the Finish Line #shorts
May 31, 2026
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The Surreal Feeling of the Finish Line #shorts
Pushing Limits: Facing Fears Beyond Comfort Zones #shorts
May 31, 2026
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Pushing Limits: Facing Fears Beyond Comfort Zones #shorts
Surviving a Waterfall Jump: A Near-Death Experience #shorts
May 31, 2026
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00:48
Surviving a Waterfall Jump: A Near-Death Experience #shorts
Cold: Mindset vs. Reality #shorts
May 30, 2026
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00:48
Cold: Mindset vs. Reality #shorts
Excitement vs. Nerves: The Thrill Before the Challenge #shorts
May 30, 2026
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Excitement vs. Nerves: The Thrill Before the Challenge #shorts
My Legs After Racing in Africa #shorts
May 30, 2026
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My Legs After Racing in Africa #shorts
Caught Between Waterfalls: A River Race Dilemma #shorts
May 30, 2026
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Caught Between Waterfalls: A River Race Dilemma #shorts
Ultra-Runner's Hilarious Meltdown: 'Rocks for 30K!' #shorts
May 30, 2026
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Ultra-Runner's Hilarious Meltdown: 'Rocks for 30K!' #shorts