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

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Podcast: [Unfiltered with Dave Letele](https://stenobird.com/podcast/unfiltered-with-dave-letele-7213949)
Published: 2026-07-25T16:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/geoff-holmes0/episodes/Keven-Mealamu-The-Story-Behind-the-All-Black-Legend-Re-Release-e3mhbe4
Audio file: https://anchor.fm/s/11301ccf0/podcast/play/123300740/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-6-25%2F428589865-44100-2-c44866d68061c.mp3
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## Resource

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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