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The David Goggins Of NZ!

December 28, 202500:50
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M
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>> what world records do you currently hold
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if any?
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>> Uh so I've got four of them. Did a 100
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km ultra marathon with 20 kilos on my
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back. 22,222
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[music]
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double unders. That's that two skips per
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one jump. Did that in 12 hours. The
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world record for the most [music] amount
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of chest to ground push-ups in 1 hour.
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Attacked the um 24-hour strict pull-up
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world record three times.
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>> So [music] how many pull-ups did you do?
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>> 4,267
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in 24 hours. Yeah. Wow. You just love
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exploring your limits, eh? Even if um if
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it does increase the chance of failing.
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>> Yeah. Yeah. I've developed a a unique
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relationship with with failure. I'm I
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think I'm human. I don't you know, it
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[music] doesn't sit easily. in in the
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past, if I'm not failing or making
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mistakes, I'm obviously in a really
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comfortable zone, and I don't want to
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stay there too

Podspun Insights

In this episode, listeners are taken on an exhilarating journey through the world of extreme challenges and personal limits. The guest, a record-holder in multiple grueling feats, shares tales of his remarkable achievements, including a staggering 4,267 pull-ups in 24 hours and a 100 km ultra marathon with a hefty backpack. As he recounts these incredible moments, he delves into his unique relationship with failure, emphasizing that stepping outside of comfort zones is where true growth happens. The conversation is a blend of inspiration and raw honesty, revealing the emotional weight of pushing oneself to the brink and the lessons learned along the way. This episode is not just about records; it's about the human spirit's relentless pursuit of greatness and the beauty found in the struggle against one's own limits.

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Episode Highlights

  • World Record Holder
    He holds four world records, including 4,267 pull-ups in 24 hours.
    “I’ve got four of them.”
    @ 00m 02s
    December 28, 2025
  • Exploring Limits
    He embraces failure as part of pushing his boundaries.
    “I’ve developed a unique relationship with failure.”
    @ 00m 35s
    December 28, 2025

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Key Moments

  • World Records00:02
  • Pushing Limits00:30
  • Embracing Failure00:35