A Few Good Men

A Few Good Men, the podcast proudly brought to you by the bloody great New Zealanders at the Movember Foundation and Radio Hauraki. In Episode 4 we talk to Mike Andrews about The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride. A motorcycle ride that unites classic and vintage style motorcycle riders all over the world to raise funds and awareness for prostate cancer research and men’s mental health. We discuss with Mike, from experiences as a rider and Auckland event host, the origins of the DGR from 2012 and how the ride has grown to 120,000 riders globally, raising almost 7 million US dollars. We also discuss what motivates so many people to support this ride and his personal motivation to participate. Please note this episode discusses mental health and suicide. To speak with someone immediately, contact lifeline on 0800 543 354, Samaritans on 0800 726 666 or Suicide Crisis Helpline on 0508 828 865. If life is in danger, call 111 or go directly to emergency services. Thank You

A Few Good Men, the podcast proudly bought to you by the bloody great New Zealanders at the Movember Foundation and Radio Hauraki. In the 3rd episode of the Men of More Words series Nathan Price, New Zealand Rugby Union Education and Wellness Manager, discusses his key role in the fabric of NZ Rugby from grassroots to the All Blacks. Nathan talks in depth about Headfirst, the NZ Rugby Union mental wellness programme he overseas, working closely with the NZ Rugby Players Association on the Personal Development Programme that helps professional players develop life skills and as a person during their career, the significant changes in the rugby landscape since he began and what the future could hold with mental health in sport.

A Few Good Men, the podcast proudly bought to you by the bloody great New Zealanders at the Movember Foundation and Radio Hauraki. In the second episode of the Men of More Words series Doctor Nic Gill, All Blacks Strength and Conditioning Coach, talks to the podcast about being involved in the All Blacks for over a decade, the in’s and out’s of physical performance from everyday punter to All Blacks and how health and nutrition can actually be quite simple. Dr Nic Gill is a master of making the seemingly complicated art of taking care of your health actually somewhat achievable for all. Tune in to hear what small changes the All Blacks have made, and that you can make, to have a significant impact on your health.

A Few Good Men, the podcast proudly bought to you by the bloody great New Zealanders at the Movember Foundation and Radio Hauraki. Launching the second A Few Good Men series, Men of More Words, this week Anton Lienert Brown joins the podcast. Preparing for the 2019 Rugby World Cup, Anton discusses in detail his unique rise from 1st XV star to All Black, what it’s like inside the All Blacks environment and how the mental side of professional sport is to him more important than the physical. Throughout Anton touches on many topics that bridge the gap between All Blacks and fans in a must listen episode.

Friend of the "A Few Good Men" podcast Casey Frank joins to talk CV19 and the current Basketball landscape. Casey chats about the situation back in the United States where he has a number of family and friends. We also talk to Casey about how he thought the new Breakers owner and coach went this season as well as the Breakers team. Lastly we look at the big show the NBA. Break down how the season was progressing, will they start again and if so what that start will look like. Enjoy and thanks for listening.