Josh Kronfeld: The TRUTH About 1995 Rugby World Cup, Jonah Lomu’s Hobbies, CRAZY All Black Training
Episode Description
Josh Kronfeld: Husband, dad, Surfer, TV presenter, DWTS contestant, Treasure Island winner…TWICE. AND an All-Black legend. This is part of the Josh Kronfeld story.
We talked about his physical and mental health and the impact of concussions.
An awkward encounter with Taiki Waititi’s mum
His best stories about Colin Meads
The cute thing he and Jonah used to do together on tours.
His anti-nuclear headgear
Meeting Nelson Mandela
Food poisoning at the 1995 world cup
Calling Paul Henry a dickhead on live TV
And so much more.
(00:00) Who is Josh Kronfeld? (09:51) Health Awareness and Normalizing Conversations (24:11) Memories of Working at Fantasyland (28:27) Drive and Dedication (43:12) Rugby Injuries and Headgear (01:10:27) Rugby Memories and All Black Jerseys (01:44:17) Personal Reflections on Mental Health (01:57:23) Encouraging Health Awareness Among Men
Brief Summary
Josh Kronfeld discusses rugby, health awareness, and personal stories, emphasizing the importance of open conversations about men's health issues.
Key points
- Embarrassing Moments with Celebrities. Josh shares a cringe-worthy moment meeting Taika Waititi's mom.
- The Importance of Health Conversations. Discussing the stigma around men's health issues and the need for open dialogue.
- The Unforgettable World Cup. A nostalgic look at a World Cup that symbolized unity and change.
- A Fulfilling Work Period. A reflection on a rewarding time spent working and connecting with others.
- Injuries and Recovery. A deep dive into the physical toll of a rugby career, including multiple surgeries and injuries.
- Concussion Awareness. Exploring the long-term effects of concussions and the importance of understanding symptoms.
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Episode highlights
- Embarrassing Moments with CelebritiesJosh shares a cringe-worthy moment meeting Taika Waititi's mom.“I said hey bro to Taika's mom!”4:32Dec 17, 2024
- The Importance of Health ConversationsDiscussing the stigma around men's health issues and the need for open dialogue.“We’ve got to normalize these conversations a bit more.”14:35Dec 17, 2024
- The Unforgettable World CupA nostalgic look at a World Cup that symbolized unity and change.“I don't think there'd be a World Cup like it ever again.”23:14Dec 17, 2024
- A Fulfilling Work PeriodA reflection on a rewarding time spent working and connecting with others.“It was a good period. I loved it.”33:35Dec 17, 2024
- Injuries and RecoveryA deep dive into the physical toll of a rugby career, including multiple surgeries and injuries.“I played a whole season with a broken arm.”49:30Dec 17, 2024
- Concussion AwarenessExploring the long-term effects of concussions and the importance of understanding symptoms.“As soon as I understood it, the volume just got turned the opposite way.”1:00:51Dec 17, 2024
- The No Nukes SymbolA fun project with a girlfriend led to a significant statement about nuclear testing.“We were making sure we got the right symbol.”1:05:19Dec 17, 2024
- Crying in Front of Colin MeadsAn emotional moment after an injury led to unexpected reactions from teammates.“I burst into tears and then started laughing.”1:11:34Dec 17, 2024
