David Stevens from Melbourne, better known as “David the Medium” came in for a podcast in December 2025.

We had a full conversation about him and his backstory- that episode was released a few days before this one.

At the completion of that podcast I asked him if anyone else was in the room. This recording is what followed immediately after. In real time- no edits.

A little bit about David the Medium: he was a law graduate, criminal prosecutor, and counter-terrorism analyst. He was also a self-confessed sceptic. That all changed after a chance meeting with another medium sent his life in a completely different direction.

This episode is not about convincing anyone of anything. Whether you’re deeply spiritual, openly skeptical or somewhere in between - I hope this conversation will entertain you or make you think.

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In this episode, I sit down with David Stevens from Melbourne, better known as “David the Medium.”

Full disclosure- I am extremely skeptical of this stuff. But a friend asked if I’d like David on the podcast. I watched some of his social media content and thought he would be a good guest for both believers and sceptics.

I’m pleased I did too- he is a very smart guy and I was impressed. If you give it a go I think you’ll enjoy this episode.

What makes David’s story so compelling is that he didn’t grow up seeing spirits or believing in the afterlife.

He was a law graduate, criminal prosecutor, and counter-terrorism analyst. He was also a self-confessed sceptic who lived firmly in logic and structure. That all changed after a chance meeting with another medium sent his life in a completely different direction.

This episode is not about convincing anyone of anything. It’s about curiosity. Whether you’re deeply spiritual, openly skeptical like me, or somewhere in between – I hope this conversation will make you think.

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Massive thanks to my long-term podcast sponsors, Generate.

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The best way to describe Jamie Milne is probably how he signed his Polaroid photo after our podcast- “The Maori David Goggins.”

This kid from Rotorua, abandoned by his mum and raised in poverty by a solo dad has grown up to become a man who is addicted to doing hard and uncomfortable stuff.

He is a multiple world record holder: his WRs include running the fastest 100km ultramarathon with a 20kg pack, doing the most push ups in an hour (over 1000) and doing over 4000 pull ups in 24 hours.

He has also ran the length of New Zealand twice, has done over 100 ultramarathons and attempted SAS selection at the age of 37

This conversation is a small part of the Jamie Milne story- a life shaped by hardship, failure, discipline, and an unrelenting drive to go always a little further.

Some of the stuff we talk about includes his up bringing without stability and learning resilience early

+ His rock-bottom moments and radical self-honesty

+ Alcohol addiction, recovery, and redefining identity

+ And why toughness is built, not inherited

Jamie Milne is built different- in the best possible way- you are going to love this episode.

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Massive thanks to my long-term podcast sponsors, Generate.

If I could ask you to do one big favour — for me and for yourself — it would be to consider getting KiwiSaver advice from Generate, like I did.

The decisions you make with your KiwiSaver now could have a big impact on how much you have to live on in retirement. And if you’ve never had KiwiSaver advice before, you could be missing out.

Generate has a strong track record of long-term performance — You can check out their latest returns on their website.

They also have advisers who can come to you and help you figure out the right KiwiSaver setup for your goals — no pressure, just good advice.

I met with one when Generate came on board as a sponsor back in 2023 — and honestly, I wish I’d done it sooner.

Head to generatekiwisaver.co.nz/dom to book a chat

The issuer of the scheme is Generate Investment Management Limited. To see their Product disclosure statement see generatekiwisaver.co.nz/pds Past performance does not guarantee future returns.

And just a reminder — everyone’s situation is different, so I recommend getting expert advice before making any financial decisions.

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