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Jonah Lomu's Generosity

November 11, 2025 / 00:54

This episode features discussions about the pressures of being named to the All Blacks rugby team, the significance of preparation, and a personal story involving Jonah Lomu.

The conversation highlights the expectations that come with being an All Black, emphasizing the need to perform well. A guest shares a memory of preparing for a flight by purchasing a Discman to listen to music, which leads to an encounter with teammate Jonah Lomu.

Jonah Lomu's generosity is a focal point as the guest recounts how Lomu insisted on lending him his Discman instead of buying one. This act of kindness reflects Lomu's character and the camaraderie within the team.

The episode captures the blend of pressure, teamwork, and personal anecdotes that define the All Blacks experience, showcasing the bond between players.

TL;DR

A guest shares memories of pressure and Jonah Lomu's generosity as an All Black rugby player.

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Being named as an all black, you just
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felt instantly you got to do better. You
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got to be better. I burn a disc that had
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the national anthem and the hucker on
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it. I knew I would be watched and I knew
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I couldn't mess it up.
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>> Oh, even more so because of your
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Australianness.
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>> Yep. And I just didn't want to ever let
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anyone down in that environment. I was
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at the airport and I was buying a
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Discman so I could put it on the plane
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and Jonah came up to me. Jonah was in
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the team and he's like, "What are you
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doing?" I said, "I need a disc. I got to
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listen to some music on the way over."
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He's like, "Have mine." I was like, "No,
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no, I I need one." So, I'm just going to
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buy. He goes, "No, just just borrow
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mine." And I was like, "No, no, I'm
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going to borrow." He goes, "Let's borrow
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it. I have heaps of them. Just borrow.
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Don't buy. Definitely don't buy. Just
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borrow." I was like, "All right." So, we
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stopped in LA and then when he thrown, I
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just burnt batteries out both times
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listening to it. And then, yeah, I went
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to see Jonah in his room. I said,
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"Jonah, what?" He's like, "No, mate.
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Just keep it." He's already got another
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one. That was the generosity of the big
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man. He was a great human being.
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>> That is a great name drop. P is the
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taste.

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Episode Highlights

  • The Pressure of Being an All Black
    Feeling the weight of expectations, the speaker reflects on their responsibility.
    “I just didn't want to ever let anyone down.”
    @ 00m 13s
    November 11, 2025
  • A Generous Gesture
    A teammate offers his Discman, showcasing camaraderie and kindness.
    “Just borrow. Don't buy.”
    @ 00m 36s
    November 11, 2025
  • Remembering Jonah
    A heartfelt tribute to a teammate's generosity and character.
    “He was a great human being.”
    @ 00m 49s
    November 11, 2025

Episode Quotes

Key Moments

  • Team Bonding00:21
  • Generosity00:49

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