Unfiltered with Dave Letele

Unfiltered with Dave Letele. Home to raw, honest & powerful conversations with inspiring guests — unpacking their life stories and the journey behind success. New episodes every Sunday. Podcast produced by Fanaticals . Reach out for sponsorship information.

Unfiltered with Dave Letele is a education podcast hosted by Fanaticals, with 63 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Fanaticals hosts Unfiltered with Dave Letele, a education show with 63 episodes published.

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  Episode #62

  #62 Rob Campbell: From Union Leader to the Top of New Zealand Business

  Aug 15, 20261h 4m

  This week, Dave sits down with Rob Campbell (CNZM) , former chairman of some of New Zealand’s largest companies and current Chancellor of AUT. Rob’s career has taken an extraordinary path, from radical student politics and the union movement to senior leadership across corporate New Zealand. He shares some incredible stories from the 1981 Springbok Tour, getting arrested on a picket line, and how his experiences across both unions and boardrooms have shaped his views on wealth, inequality and giving back. Rob also opens up about his time leading Te Whatu Ora, why he believes equity and Māori health became political issues, and why those with wealth and influence have a responsibility to give more back. It’s a fascinating kōrero spanning politics, business, health and more than five decades of experience. Enjoy. Please help us keep Unfiltered going: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://buymeacoffee.com/unfilteredwithdave⁠⁠⁠⁠ This podcast is produced by the team at ⁠⁠⁠⁠Fanaticals⁠⁠⁠⁠ Let us know what you thought of the conversation in the comments!

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  Episode #61

  #61 David Nyika: The Man Behind the Champion Boxer

  Aug 8, 202657 min

  Fresh off a huge WIN over Floyd Masson in Saturday night’s IBF World Title Eliminator, Dave sits down with Olympic medallist, two-time Commonwealth Games champion and world title contender David Nyika for a kōrero that goes far beyond boxing. Recorded during fight week ahead of the huge IBF World Title Eliminator against Floyd Masson this Saturday night David has been chasing one goal since he was a teenager: becoming a professional world champion. Along the way, boxing has tested his fear, discipline and resilience, while taking him around the world and into camp with the likes of Tyson Fury and Joseph Parker. But his biggest fight has happened outside the ring. When his fiancée Lexy was diagnosed with cancer, David became her advocate throughout treatment, found his faith and discovered a deeper sense of purpose. As he puts it, “Her fight became my fight.” This is the man behind “The Nice Guy” — what drives him, what scares him, and why he believes his biggest chapters are still ahead. Please help us keep Unfiltered going: ⁠⁠⁠https://buymeacoffee.com/unfilteredwithdave⁠⁠⁠ This podcast is produced by the team at ⁠⁠⁠Fanaticals⁠⁠⁠ Let us know what you thought of the conversation in the comments!

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  Episode #60

  #60 Frank Bunce: The Untold Stories Behind Rugby's Greatest Era

  Aug 1, 20261h 9m

  This week, Dave sits down with All Black legend Frank Bunce to share the stories behind his extraordinary life and career. After years of missing rep teams, Frank thought his dream of becoming an All Black was over. Until he represented Samoa at the 1991 Rugby World Cup, then he got a call from Laurie Mains that changed everything. What followed was a front-row seat to one of the greatest eras in rugby history — playing in the unforgettable 1995 Rugby World Cup, sharing the field with Jonah Lomu, fierce Bledisloe battles, and memories of great mates like Peter Fatialofa & Eric Rush. This kōrero is filled with hilarious, untold stories behind one of rugby's greatest eras. Enjoy.

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  Episode #60

  Keven Mealamu: The Story Behind the All Black Legend (Re-Release)

  Jul 25, 202641 min

  Keven was on our 3rd ever Unfiltered episode and one of the all-time favourites! With a lot of new Unfiltered listeners around, we thought we'd spruce it up and bring it back this week. Last year Dave sat down with All Blacks legend Keven Mealamu. From dreaming of wearing the black jersey at just 8 years old to becoming a two-time Rugby World Cup winner. Keven reflects on the highs, heartbreaks, and defining moments that shaped his career. A powerful conversation about handling pressure, the mentors who shaped him, and a family who backed him every step of the way. Please help us keep Unfiltered going: ⁠⁠https://buymeacoffee.com/unfilteredwithdave⁠⁠ This podcast is produced by the team at ⁠⁠Fanaticals⁠⁠ Let us know what you thought of the conversation in the comments!

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  Episode #59

  #59 Dr Rangi Matamua

  Jul 18, 202633 min

  This week, Dave sits down with Professor Rangi Mātāmua — the man behind the revival of Matariki — for a special kōrero about the history, meaning, and resurgence of Aotearoa's Māori New Year. After inheriting a 400-page manuscript from his grandfather documenting over a thousand Māori stars, Rangi set out to honour his grandfather's wish to share that knowledge with others. His work has helped reintroduce Matariki to a new generation and played a pivotal role in establishing it as a national public holiday. Together, Dave and Rangi explore what Matariki truly represents — honouring those we've lost, celebrating the present, and looking ahead with hope and purpose. They unpack the traditions behind the celebration, the story of its remarkable resurgence, and why it matters to people across Aotearoa.

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