Mike King goes deep in this episode! || Runners Only! Podcast with Dom Harvey
Episode Description
EP23 Runners Only! with Dom Harvey & Mike King (Part 1 of 2)
He was named New Zealander of the year in 2019 for his work as a mental health advocate.
This is one hell of a conversation. I would say it’s the whole Mike King story but, truth be told, I feel like we just scratched the surface.
In this wide-ranging chat, Mike gives us the exclusive details of a run-based fundraiser he is embarking on in 2023.
We talk about his life- the early years, his life as a chef, and how he became NZs most popular comedian. In the last quarter, we get into the mental health stuff, and we go really deep on that stuff in part 2.
Mike's a guy that knows his stuff, just from talking to so many thousands of New Zealanders. So I really hope there are some takeaways in here that all of us can use.
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WARNING This contains some inappropriate language.
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Brief Summary
Mike King discusses his triathlon training, mental health advocacy, and the importance of vulnerability in overcoming personal struggles.
Key points
- Finding Purpose. Realizing that life is about being present and going through open doors.
- Comedy as a Lifeline. Using humor to cope with insecurities and challenges during childhood.
- Influence of Billy T James. He reflects on the impact of comedian Billy T James on his career and comedy style.
- Learning from Mistakes. He discusses the importance of studying his performances to improve his comedy.
- Defiance in Comedy. A comedian reflects on the risks of authenticity in their career.
- The Inner Critic. A discussion on the pervasive nature of self-doubt among youth.
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Episode highlights
- Finding PurposeRealizing that life is about being present and going through open doors.“I am where I’m meant to be right now.”5:16Oct 31, 2022
- Comedy as a LifelineUsing humor to cope with insecurities and challenges during childhood.“Comedy was always my go-to.”9:55Oct 31, 2022
- Influence of Billy T JamesHe reflects on the impact of comedian Billy T James on his career and comedy style.“I got to see him in the beginning.”22:53Oct 31, 2022
- Learning from MistakesHe discusses the importance of studying his performances to improve his comedy.“I learned to consciously count one Mississippi to Mississippi.”34:50Oct 31, 2022
- Defiance in ComedyA comedian reflects on the risks of authenticity in their career.“I don’t care what they think, I’m a stand-up comedian pure.”40:40Oct 31, 2022
- The Inner CriticA discussion on the pervasive nature of self-doubt among youth.“The inner critic controls 95% of our life.”54:04Oct 31, 2022
- The Illusion of FameFame was supposed to change everything, but it only amplified his inner critic.“I always thought Fame and Fortune was the ultimate goal.”1:00:25Oct 31, 2022
- A Brush with DeathA massive stroke leads to a terrifying realization about life and dependency.“Someone is going to have to wipe my ass for the rest of my life.”1:14:21Oct 31, 2022
