Today we re-visit my yarn with a NATIONAL TREASURE. Sure, Suzanne Paul was born in England but she is our official infomercial queen. But it’s not just thousands of luminous spheres that make us all love her - her dogged determination and work ethic through every part of her career is so inspirational. Gosh, talk about someone who never ever ever gives up! She's remarkable! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we re-visit my yarn with the first comedian I ever saw live and rest assured she’s been a favourite ever since! The award-winning Justine Smith took her first gig as a dare - and to sound cliché the rest is history. But, as you'll hear, the rest took time, patience and bloody hard work. She won the Billy T Award in 2003, and has been the winner of the Award for Best Female Performer from the NZ Comedy Guild an incredible four times. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s guest is a man who most of the time likes to be behind the scenes.  But, Kyle Bell is responsible for bringing to life some of the country’s best performing and most loved gigs and festivals. The professional party planner is an award winning marketer and entrepreneur, he’s also the unofficial godfather of Rhythm and Vines, and once had high ambitions to be a rockstar himself. A fascinating look into the live music industry - some great war stories in here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s guest is a wonderful broadcaster, a fine young woman I’ve admired for a very long time. PJ Harding is a former radio host who built out an amazing career here and in Australia.  She moved from the bright lights of Melbourne to the mighty Wairarapa, and lives somewhat more of a quiet life with her fiancé Brendan aka BJ, baby Charlie, Josephine the cat, and Fig the dog. She talks motherhood, the good and bad of social media, and what she's planning on doing next. PJ is a fabulous person with an infectious smile and tells a bloody great yarn! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s guest is a best-selling author, a qualified counsellor, a self-development coach, a speaker AND she has a massive social media community as @journey_to_wellness_ on Instagram. Rebekah Ballagh has worked in mental health for many years, but saw the need to help more in the online space. Her books, courses and online advice is easily accessible and hugely popular - she's just great! Be Your Best Self is her FIFTH book - and it's out at all good bookstores now.  This was a great session (I mean podcast haha). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s guest is journalist Charlotte Bellis.  Charlotte began her career in her hometown Christchurch, but it’s taken her all over the world, from Europe to the United States and more recently, Afghanistan, where she has sat down and interviewed the Taliban. Last year she became a mum, and during her pregnancy she fought for herself and the many Kiwis locked out of New Zealand due to the MIQ system during the pandemic. She was instrumental in highlighting how deeply flawed it was, which came at the cost of some horrific online abuse. But, the system changed and she was part of that. A really fascinating conversation with a pretty remarkable woman. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s guest is one of my favourite Black Ferns Sevens players! That's not only because she tears up the field, she has sweet dance moves AND she’s one of the funniest people I follow on Instagram and TikTok Basically, Shiray Kaka is an absolute vibe and you will love her like I do! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s guests are Tom Lee and Graham Matthews - two lads who have been the drum and bass duo Lee Mvtthews for the past ten years. They've become so popular with Kiwis, they’re headlining festivals, winning multiple awards, and absolutely owning the Summer gig circuit - recently playing in front of 20,000 people at Rhythm and Vines in Gisborne. I was one of those 20,000 frothers so this is a full geek out session - and it's so cool to hear how these guys operate. Also, the reason there's a V in their name is quite the yarn! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s guest is the super talented, super fast, incredibly witty Liam Malone. This interview is a million miles an hour, much like the pace in which Liam can run! Liam tore through our TV screens at pace when he won two gold Medals and a silver at the 2016 Summer Paralympics in Rio, and fast became one of our favourite sportspeople. He’s super switched on in the tech and innovation space, and can call himself a comedian after performing at the Fringe Festival in Edinburgh. He's had a fascinating life, and tells many a great yarn! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome back to the first episode of 2023! We kick things off with a woman I admire hugely. Rikki Swannell is a trailblazer in the world of sports journalism, and flies the flag for women's sport in so fiercely and loudly, I’m basically fist pumping right now at how awesome she is and for what she has achieved in her career. Rikki and I first met when we worked in radio together back in 2010 - and I’ve watched her shine ever since. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Merry Christmas! Jo Kane (aka Mum) thought it might be a nice idea to do a Christmas bonus episode where she interviewed me...so we did it! Hope you enjoy. Thanks for all your amazing support, and we'll see you back in 2023! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s guest is one of the country’s most high profile journalists. Paddy Gower is fiercely passionate about telling stories and has been that way for over 20 years. His dogged determination to get to the bottom of issues here in Aotearoa is something to behold, and he certainly hasn't been afraid to piss anyone off along the way. But what Paddy also has which makes him so good is empathy, and what makes him unique is he isn’t afraid to completely immerse himself in the story - which this year resulted in him staging his own intervention, and getting off the booze - in front of the nation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s guest is an ultra marathon runner like me (haha I can say that now)! But Daniel Jones just won the Kepler Challenge - a 60 kilometre mountain run in Fiordland at the weekend for the FIFTH year in a row. And, while it was the same race I did, he was SIX hours faster. Now, I’m not beating myself up about that at all, I’m saying it to highlight what an absolute weapon Daniel is. This, after winning the Queenstown Marathon two weeks prior and the Auckland Marathon a few weeks before that, for the third year in a row. He’s out of control, so let’s hear how he moves so damn quick. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ian Jones is one of the country's greatest All Blacks - and this is such a wholesome and inspiring chat about how "The Kamo Kid" came to be such a brilliant rugby player - but also such a great role model and so active in everything he's done since. Kamo is someone who grabs life by the proverbial but also someone who gives a lot back to others.  You'll get a fascinating insight into why the 1995 Rugby World Cup Final still hurts just as much as it did back then. You'll also find out what inspires and drives Kamo - and there's plenty for us all to take home! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s guest is one of our country’s great comedians (I bloody love our comedians) - the 2018 Billy T Award Winner Melanie Bracewell. Not only has she had a stellar career here, she currently lives in Melbourne, and has made a solid dent in being extremely funny in Australia too. She hosts Cheap Seats and was nominated for a Logie this year - something she didn’t even realise she was eligible for! A glorious chat with a wonderfully talented young woman. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s guest is the extremely funny, ridiculously wonderful Eli Matthewson, who I am very lucky to be able to call my friend, thanks to our experience this year on Dancing with The Stars. Eli is a comedian, and a breakfast radio host for The Edge, and has also managed to squeeze into his extremely busy life a new doco about porn, with good friend and fellow funny man Chris Parker.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s guest is one of our wonderful sportswomen - world class all-rounder White Fern, Amelia Kerr. We recorded this amazing conversation while Melie was in Adelaide, playing in the Weber Women’s Big Bash League for the Brisbane Heat. At 22, she's already had an incredible cricket career. It runs deep in her family. Melie has also just released an amazing series called “Treading Water”, where she shares hers and other Kiwis' experiences with mental illness.  She is truly an extraordinary young woman. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s guest is the incredibly talented DJ, producer, broadcaster, Aroha Harawira. She regularly headlines big festivals and opens for international acts, and is currently living in Melbourne. Aroha has for a long time been a well-respected voice within the media industry, and a staunch advocate for equality for women working in music. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A warning: This episode discusses mental health, suicide and bipolar disorder. Today’s guest is a wonderful young man by the name of Oscar McCallion. In a few days, Oscar will be running 57km - and he’s running that far to raise $20,000 for the I am Hope charity. And, he’s running it in memory of his Mum, who at 57 years young, took her own life after a long battle with bipolar disorder. Oscar's kōrero is so important, and he is just such a remarkable young man. If you want to donate to "Scrambled Legs on Hope" here's the link: https://givealittle.co.nz/fundraiser/httpswwwinstagramcomoscar-mccallion Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s guest is the absolutely fabulous Cassie Roma. If someone asked me what Cassie does, I would answer it with “well, she does everything and she can do anything”.  She’s a digital marketer, a social media expert and consultant, a public speaker, and she’s been her kick-arse self on the TV on The Apprentice Aotearoa, and more recently Celebrity Treasure Island. She's such a wonderful person to engage with, I love her! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s guest is Dr Lucy Hone - a truly remarkable woman who is a renowned global expert on resilience, a best-selling author and, she delivered one of the most popular Ted Talks in 2020. Lucy is the Director of the New Zealand Institute of Wellbeing & Resilience. I had the privilege of seeing her speak a year ago at the Westpac Women of Influence Breakfast, and I have been wanting to chat to her on this podcast ever since. Fair to say, she did NOT disappoint! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s guest is a young rugby player turned singer-songwriter from Ōtautahi Christchurch. His name is Sam Heselwood and he draws inspiration from the likes of Ed Sheeran and Lewis Capaldi. He’s just released an EP called Bloodline which takes us on an intimate journey through his life. His voice is ABSOLUTELY stunning and Bloodline is available on all streaming services now! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s guest is Polly Markus - aka Miss Polly’s Kitchen - a wonderful young woman who has not long released her first cookbook For the Love of Eating. Polly is a real estate agent, but her love and talent for all things food really took on a whole new life when she started posting delicious recipes on Instagram at the time when we were all stuck at home in lockdown (you’ll remember it no doubt!), searching for things to do. I absolutely love hearing a success story that comes from a pretty challenging time, and Polly's story is awesome! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s guest is the extremely talented and clever Nadine Higgins. An award winning journalist, Nadine's list of achievements would most definitely not fit on a one page CV. She’s graced our screens as a respected TV presenter and broadcaster for many years, but has more recently stepped into an amazing new role as a Financial Advisor and director at Enable.me.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There’s not a lot this fantastic young woman hasn’t done - she’s a businesswoman, entrepreneur, a mother, actress, reality star and a champion of women.  Edna Swart is proof that if you want something it’s up to you to get it, and the success of her business ED&i Body is testament to that. Whether you agree or not with everything Edna says, you will absolutely learn something from her - I guarantee it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s guest is actually an Australian chap called Harry Jowsey. But I first met Harry when he was living in New Zealand, when he was filming the reality show Heartbreak Island. Now, he's living in LA has made quite the name for himself. After a much bigger Netflix audience saw the cheeky Aussie on Too Hot To Handle, he blew up on social media, and has paved a successful career for himself continuing work with Netflix, he hosts podcasts, he has 4.3 million followers on Instagram, 4.8 million on TikTok AND he’s made a fair bit of coin on OnlyFans. But as we’ll hear, there are some more things Harry’s starting to focus on. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s guest is the fabulous DJ and Radio Broadcaster Sin Howard, a woman who just quite frankly, rocks. She co-hosts George FM, she kills it on the decks and she’s a fierce advocate for women, particularly in the male dominated industry she works in. Such a fun chat! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s guest is one of our country’s great journalists. Barbara Dreaver is the award-winning Pacific Correspondent at TVNZ - a job she has held for 19 years. Barbara has won multiple awards, she's been detained in Fiji and Nauru, and she’s gone and found stories no one else has. Her relentless passion for covering the Pacific region is present in every story she broadcasts - she truly is one of a kind, and has some fascinating stories to share. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today is busy! We have three amazing guests - Melissa Hori, Stephanie Larnder and Simone Fernandes. These three pals are bravely baring their souls in their new book: When Sex is Not Enough. Each has a very different, very personal fertility journey. Steph, had endometriosis so bad she had to have a hysterectomy at 24. Melissa shares her IVF story, and Simone talks about still trying to have a child. The aim of the book, and the women sharing their stories, is to help people feel less alone and supported in this space. The book is out on the 6th September. https://www.whensexisnotenough.co.nz/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I’ve been wanting to interview Lance Savali for AGES! He's a hard one to pin down, because you know, he's dancing his way around the world. Just to rattle off some low key performances: with Beyonce at Coachella, J-Lo at the Superbowl, Rihanna for Savage X Fenty - no big deal right? And he does it all with a heart condition. Unreal. He's so cool. And he taught me a TikTok hahaha! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s guest is a brilliantly inspiring man - one guaranteed to always put a smile on your face. Bevan James Eyles is one of the real OG trainers of Les Mills - sharing his passion and taking packed Christchurch classes since 1999. He’s also a pretty outstanding triathlete, Ironman and runner.  But he describes his younger self as a "dropkick" and shares a fascinating story of how he changed his life in his early twenties. We talk about Bevan's new book I Will Make You Passionate About Exercise and I honestly reckon hearing him talk will be the motivation anyone needs to find the love for exercise - in whatever form it comes! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s guest is south Taranaki dairy farmer Kane Brisco. Kane has just released “Tools for the Top Paddock - Lessons from life on the land” - a book which is pretty open and honest about his upbringing, his struggles with depression, and battles on the farm. But also, how he’s turned it all into something pretty remarkable. Including Farm Fit - his fitness bootcamp for the rural community. Kane's learnt some pretty valuable lessons through his struggles, and it's a really bloody insightful chat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When we talk about the achievements of this person, it’s actually mind-boggling they are 22 - and I don’t say that in a patronising way either.  Shaneel Lal’s relentless passion and dogged determination was monumental in conversion therapy being banned in Aotearoa. They have recently been in the prestigious Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia list for social impact. And Shaneel leaves no stone unturned when it comes to fighting for the rights of the LGBTQ+ community. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s guest is someone who has had an absolutely incredible career as a broadcaster since the 1980s. And really, there is nothing Kerre Woodham cannot do. She lights up the airwaves whilst navigating talkback callers on Newstalk ZB, she has written best seller books, run marathons and climbed Mt Kilimanjaro.  More recently, she twinkled-toed beautifully through Dancing with The Stars - she’s also a very dear friend, and has been a mentor to me for a big chunk of my career. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s guest is one of the most ridiculously talented sportswomen in our country and one of the greatest cricketers in the world. Suzie Bates has been playing top level cricket since 2006 and is just about to represent the country at the Commonwealth Games which is super exciting. Not bad for someone who also represented New Zealand at the Beijing Olympics for Basketball. Suzie is a true sportswoman and a wonderful role model and tells a great yarn. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you enjoyed Brodie and Paddy's yarn this week, then get your ears around Paddy's new podcast. It's called The F#$%ing News and it's all about positive news! This week in the middle of the America’s Cup regatta, Paddy has one question - “what and why is a ‘Cyclor’?” Paddy meets the Brainy Kiwi going global with technology that can predict your health future by using AI to analyse a routine eye exam.  Our Good Kiwi is the angel in Wellington giving free dental care to the homeless.  And Paddy warns us not to take the kiwi bird for granted.  If you like what you hear, search for TFN in your favourite podcast player, new episode every Wednesday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s guest is one of the coolest multi-sporters in New Zealand in my humble opinion. Not only because he’s awesome and one of the best in the country, Sam Manson is literally the people’s coach. If I had a dollar for every hour he puts into coaching others, through Top Sport Kayaking, I’d be loaded. I’m always intrigued as to how he fits in all his training for the Coast to Coast, while he’s helping so many others, so let’s find out! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s guest is the hilariously talented broadcaster Bree Tomasel - host of ZM's Drive Show and TVNZ's Celebrity Treasure Island. She came to Aotearoa a few years back and has really made a home for herself and is absolutely a wonderful part of the furniture - we are lucky to have her! This a really awesome, fun, long, wild chat, and I hope you enjoy it as much as I did! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s guest is a delightful soul I had the pleasure of getting to know when I was last living down in Christchurch, New Zealand. Lou Heller is a personal stylist, fashion commentator, writer and buyer. Lou is pretty damn talented at helping people fall back in love with their wardrobes - a job she feels extremely passionate about - I'm sure you'll hear it! Already planning a date for her to come sort my wardrobe out... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's great to be back!  I took a bit of time off this podcast while I was involved in Dancing with the Stars, but I'm stoked to rip into it again. Today’s guest is fellow podcaster, Dom Harvey host of Runners Only! Before that, he hosted The Edge Breakfast show for 20 years, he’s written three best seller books, AND he’s run all 6 of the major marathons - New York, Chicago, Tokyo, Berlin, London and Boston.  Plenty to chat about with Dom that's for sure! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bit of a special episode this week given as you listen to it I would’ve embarked on my first weekend of live shows on TV3’s Dancing with the Stars! After weeks of training and trying to learn to dance I thought it would be really cool to get one of legends of the show, Nerida Cortese on to have a chat all things dancing. Nerida has represented Aotearoa on the world stage, and now is the show’s choreographer and dance producer so a good chance to pick her brain as to how it all works... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s guest is a very smart, very funny, very talented young woman. Grace Palmer is an actor, and a writer and quite frankly she's also one of the funniest people on Instagram.  She's always an absolute delight to chat to, and hearing about her successes and challenges along the way has been really interesting. A lovely lovely chat! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s guest is Newshub presenter and journalist Oriini Kaipara, of Tūhoe, Ngāti Awa, Tūwharetoa and Ngāti Rangitihi descent. Oriini is an award winning, bilingual journalist and is committed to the revitalisation of Te Reo and Māori customs and values - a passionate wahine toa I’m really honoured to chat to. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s guest is physiotherapist and breath coach Emma Ferris - owner of The Breath Effect. We have a fascinating chat about how important it is to look after our breathing - you can bet your bottom dollar I was focused on it this entire episode! Emma is also a woman you may have heard of for her own podcast, Conning the Con. It tells the story of how she experienced her very own Tinder Swindler. We discuss how conman Andrew Tonks Thomson ripped her off - and the remarkable way she got a good chunk of her money back. Emma is an amazing woman! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s guest is a very very dear friend of mine, Casie Bowry. We grew up doing surf life saving together, our Mums grew up doing surf life saving together - we've been friends a very long time. Casie was a top water polo player representing New Zealand for many years, and was fast becoming a very well respected police officer. In 2018, life was ticking along nicely. But in March of that same year Casie fell very ill, and was diagnosed with an extremely rare autoimmune disease, NMNDA Encephalitis. Essentially, her body was attacking her brain. Casie was in hospital for over two years - including one whole year in ICU. I, at times, did not think she would survive. And even when I thought she just might, I didn't think she would ever get her life back. She was so sick. But Casie was so tough and so strong, and through determination and grit she made a extraordinary recovery. Her story is astonishing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s guest is exercise physiologist, nutrition scientist, author and former triathlete Dr Stacy Sims. Dr Sims is constantly looking to revolutionize exercise nutrition and performance for women. She has directed research programs at Stanford, AUT University, and the University of Waikato, focusing on female athlete health and performance and pushing the dogma to improve research on all women. She so rightly points out that "Women are not small men. Stop eating and training like one." Incredibly insightful!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is a bit of a special episode of Kiwi Yarns where Brodie's good pal Paddy Gower comes in and they have a bit of a yarn about their books. Best believe they play two truths and a lie, and see who wins the prize for reading a segment of the other person's book without laughing. There might be a teaser in there for book two, too. But also, they have a bloody good kōrero about Paddy losing his job, getting a new job, and why he thinks the future of the media industry will be ok. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’re going to go deep with this week's guest (ok ok bad dad joke) who I’ve always been absolutely fascinated in watching. William Trubridge has been repping Aotearoa as a world champion free diver with a massive 18 freediving world records since 2007. Such a fascinating conversation about how William does what many of us can't quite get our heads around, or breaths for that matter! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s guest is Silver Fern number 149 Sulu Fitzpatrick. Sulu had an absolutely stonking 2021 with the national side and led the Mystics to an historic maiden ANZ Premiership title, AND took out the Dame Lois Muir Supreme Award - unreal stuff! Sulu chats with me about how important her family and support network has been over the years, and how sport has helped her be proud of who she is. It hasn't always been easy but we discuss how she's got to a happy place today. A lovely yarn with a beautiful young woman. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s guest is an old work colleague of mine...now a father of three, published author, public speaker and of course, Central Otago farmer. Matt Chisholm and I had the pleasure of being TV reporters on the new look “Seven Sharp” back when it started in 2013 and it would be the same year it, and all of those involved copped an absolute flogging…ah the memories! A lot has changed for Matt since then and what’s actually been quite amazing to watch from the sidelines is how openly he has shared his mental health struggles in such a public space and in doing so, helped a great deal of people along the way. WARNING: this episode includes discussions around suicide. Where to get help 1737, Need to talk? Free call or text 1737 to talk to a trained counsellor. Anxiety New Zealand 0800 ANXIETY (0800 269 4389) Depression.org.nz 0800 111 757 or text 4202 Kidsline 0800 54 37 54 for people up to 18 years old. Open 24/7. Lifeline 0800 543 354 Mental Health Foundation 09 623 4812, click here to access its free resource and information service. Rural Support Trust 0800 787 254 Samaritans 0800 726 666 Suicide Crisis Helpline 0508 828 865 (0508 TAUTOKO) Supporting Families in Mental Illness 0800 732 825 thelowdown.co.nz Web chat, email chat or free text 5626 What's Up 0800 942 8787 (for 5 to 18-year-olds). Phone counselling available Monday-Friday, noon-11pm and weekends, 3pm-11pm. Online chat is available 3pm-10pm daily. Youthline 0800 376 633, free text 234, email talk@youthline.co.nz, or find online chat and other support options here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices