Sep 17, 202558 minS3
<p>On this episode, Murray talks to former All Black captain, now chairman of the New Zealand Rugby board, David Kirk. Deaks and David discuss the state of the game in New Zealand, his impressive CV and what it brings...
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Murray Deaker's Sporting Lives
Hosted by Gold Sport · sports · EN-US
About this Podcast:
Murray Deaker has been interviewing the biggest names in sport for 40 years, and now he's back with a brand-new podcast.'Murray Deaker’s Sporting Lives' will interview legends of sport, uncovering their stories.Full of memories, theories, and opinion. And no nonsense!'Murray Deaker’s Sporting Lives' podcast brought to you by Gold Sport.
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What is Murray Deaker's Sporting Lives about?
Murray Deaker has been interviewing the biggest names in sport for 40 years, and now he's back with a brand-new podcast.'Murray Deaker’s Sporting Lives' will interview legends of sport, uncovering their stories. Full of memories, theories, and opinion. And no nonsense!'Murray Deaker’s Sporting Lives' podcast brought to you by Gold Sport.
Who hosts Murray Deaker's Sporting Lives?
Murray Deaker's Sporting Lives is hosted by Gold Sport. The show has published 35 episodes to date.
What has Murray Deaker's Sporting Lives covered recently?
Recent episodes include "David Kirk: The state of rugby, search for a CEO and the future" (17 September 2025, 58 minutes), "Dillon Boucher: Basketball in his DNA, Steven Adams and rebuilding the Breakers" (3 September 2025, 46 minutes), and "Joseph Parker: The story behind his success and the wait for a title fight." (6 August 2025, 37 minutes).
How often does Murray Deaker's Sporting Lives publish?
Murray Deaker's Sporting Lives publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 44 minutes across 35 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on Murray Deaker's Sporting Lives?
Booking probability for Murray Deaker's Sporting Lives is 29%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Murray Deaker's Sporting Lives requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Murray Deaker's Sporting Lives's contact route on record: verified email.
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Gold Sport hosts Murray Deaker's Sporting Lives, a sports podcast with 35 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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- Sep 3, 202546 minS3
<p>On this episode, Murray talks to former Tall Black, turned basketball administrator, Dillon Boucher. Deaks and Dillon talk about the key moments from his player career - from getting dropped by the Breakers to...
- Aug 6, 202537 minS3
<p>On this episode, Murray talks to kiwi heavyweight boxing sensation, Joseph Parker. For the first time 14 years, Deaks and Joseph meet to discuss how Joseph got into the best shape of his life, why he's waiting for a...
- Jul 2, 202539 minS3
<p>On this episode, Murray talks to Rugby Sevens star and New Zealand Warriors recruit, Michaela Brake (nee Blyde). As the NRLW season gets under way, Deaks asks Michaela about her switch to league and why our women's...
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Jun 4, 202540 minS3<p>On this episode, Murray talks to one of the best-known names in golfing circles, former golfer, now commentator, Ian Baker-Finch. Following the release of Ian's biography 'To Hell and Back', Ian talks Deaks through...
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- Apr 30, 202538 minS3
<p>On this episode, Murray talks to broadcasting veteran, Kevin Cameron, about his new book 'Two Passions'. Kevin tells Deaks about his life in broadcasting, his time as Director of Sport for Sky TVand his thoughts on...
- Mar 26, 202551 minS3
<p>On this episode, Murray talks to arguably the greatest caddy in golf, Steve Williams. To celebrate the release of this book 'Together We Roared', Deaks and Steve talk about his 12 years caddying for the phenomenon...
- Mar 5, 202542 minS3
<p>On this episode, Murray talks to the first man to take New Zealand to a FIFA World Cup, former All Whites coach John Adshead. Deaks and John reflect on the success of his 1982 team, John gives his thoughts on rugby's...
- Feb 5, 202555 minS3
<p>On this episode, Murray is joined by New Zealand cricket royalty, Sir Richard Hadlee. Deaks and Sir Richard discuss the rise of New Zealand cricket in the 70s and 80s, he shares in-depth memories from his career and...
- Jan 1, 202542 minS3
<p>Murray is back for 2025! On this first episode for the year he's joined by former Black Fern, now World Rugby board member and TVNZ head of sports and entertainment, Melodie Robinson. Deaks and Melodie discuss the...
- Dec 4, 202449 minS2
<p>On the final episode for 2024, Murray is joined by double gold medalist at the Paris Olympics, Alicia Hoskin. Deaks and Alicia talk about overcoming her rare heart complications, racing with the GOAT Lisa Carrington...
- Nov 6, 202444 minS2
<p>On this episode, Murray is joined by one of our greatest ever paceman, Trent Boult. Deaks and Trent discuss his decision to turn down a New Zealand Cricket contract, the future of test cricket and why we've seen the...
- Oct 2, 202440 minS2
<p>On this episode, Murray is joined by New Zealand rugby league legend, Stacey Jones. Deaks and Stacey talk about the highs and lows of the early days at the Warriors, what went wrong with the clubs NRL season this...
- Sep 4, 202440 minS2
<p>On this episode, Murray is joined by Paris Olympic gold medalist, kiwi high jumper, Hamish Kerr. Deaks asks Hamish what really happened before the jump-off for gold in Paris, the pressure of qualifying and why he...
- Aug 21, 202441 minS2
<p>On this bonus episode, Murray is joined by Olympic Men's Kayak Cross gold medallist, kiwi Finn Butcher. Deaks and Finn talk about the moment he knew he'd won gold in Paris, the highlights of his Olympic games, the...
- Jul 31, 202443 minS2
<p>To celebrate the Olympics, on this episode, Murray is joined by double Gold medalists, Georgina and Caroline Evers-Swindell (now Georgina Earl and Caroline Meyer). Deaks asks them about their road to Olympics...
- Jul 3, 202448 minS2
<p>On this episode, ahead of the Paris Olympics, Murray is joined by one of our Olympic greats, Rob Waddell. Deaks and Rob talk about what it takes to win Olympics Gold, his time with Team New Zealand, this honest...
- Jun 5, 202446 minS2
<p>On this episode, Murray is joined by one of the off-field heroes of sport, John 'Doc' Mayhew. Deaks and John recap his career as team doctor of the All Blacks and Warriors, they unpack the big issue of CTE and talk...
- May 1, 202443 minS2
<p>Murray is back with season two of Murray Deaker's Sporting Lives! For the first episode back, he is joined by one of our athletics stars, pole-vaulter Eliza McCartney. Deaks and Eliza talk about her come back from...
- Dec 13, 202342 minS1
<p>On the final episode of Murray Deaker's Sporting Lives for 2023, Murray is joined by the ultimate journey man, kiwi golfer, Steven Alker. Deaks and Steven talk about the turnaround in his career, from grinding away...
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