Episode 58: Max Key - The politics of growing up

Thanks to the legends at Radix Nutrition for sponsoring this episode. Check them out right here:https://radixnutrition.co.nz/Max Key is a person that most people probably have an opinion on. This conversation will either change your mind or reinforce what you already think. Either way, Max said he doesn’t care…and I believe him!He was 13 years old in 2008 when his dad became the Prime Minister of New Zealand, a job that meant every single teenage mis-step Max made was played out in the public eye.In this conversation we cover alot of topics including...His earliest memories of his dad talking about a desire to become Prime Minister.Perks of being the PM’s sonGrowing up in a wealthy household, Internet trolls, online bullying and his reputation as a “party boy”His mental health and the rock bottom moment that happened during his OE in the Bahamas. Then the road to recovery.The rare disease he caught overseas that caused him to lose 20 kilos and visit hospital 7 times.The fight in Croatia where 4 strangers “beat the shit” out of himHis obsession with judo and just how hard his training bootcamp was.His relationship with his sister, as kids and how it is nowHis business partnership with the Chow brother and their poor public reputationsHis relationship with runningHis current relationship status and what his Tinder DMs were like back when his dad was PM.Thanks for listening and checking out my podcast. If you don't already, please hit the subscribe button. And if you have any feedback, guest suggestions etc, please email me: DomharveyNZ@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.