Best Ed Byrne Podcasts (2024)

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289: Ed Byrne on comedy and grief 42:24

12h ago42:24

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What's it like to perform a hilarious comedy show about death? Here to tell us all about it is stand-up legend Ed Byrne. We discuss his 30 year career in comedy and how he got started. Then there's some chat about his latest show, Tragedy Plus Time. We talk about the loss of Ed's brother, Paul, and Ellie explains why his was the funniest funeral sh…

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UK Comedian Ed Byrne on Kiwi Quirks, Awkward Robert Downey Jr Moment on Graham Norton & More! 1:27:18

13d ago1:27:18

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Ed Byrne has been on the Graham Norton show numerous times, he’s been on the late-night talk shows in America, he’s been on the Celebrity Chase…twice. And now he’s on my podcast. Very exciting for me…not so exciting for Ed! At the time of recording this (August 2024) Ed is touring NZ with his show called “Tragedy plus time.” A heartbreakingly hilar…

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290: Fashion Special with Sophia Lorimer 46:32

1h ago46:32

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Do you really need to follow fashion when you've just had a baby? What's the best way to work on self-esteem? Is it still OK to wear skinny jeans? And why is Ellie in trouble with her Dad even though she's 46? Helping us to answer all these questions is stylist extraordinaire Sophia Lorimer! Known on the socials as @finedtunedwardrobe, Sophia is a …

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Fighting Stage 4 Bowel Cancer - How Runner Jackie Robertson was Diagnosed with No Symptoms 1:08:42

25m ago1:08:42

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The Jackie Robertson Podcast: Towards the end of 2023, just a couple of weeks after running a half marathon, the very fit and healthy Waikato mum went in for a routine blood test that changed her life. Jackie was diagnosed with stage four colorectal cancer that had also metastasized into her liver. For Jackie, who had zero symptoms, this news was e…

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Michaela Blyde on Winning Gold in Paris, Meeting her Idol, Overcoming Bullying & Body Image Issues 1:58:17

3d ago1:58:17

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Michaela Blyde has just recently returned from the Olympics in Paris where she won her second gold medal, playing Rugby Sevens for the Black Ferns I think this will go down as one of my favorite episodes of all time- just because of her attitude, energy, enthusiasm and authenticity. And just because she’s bloody hilarious and fun to be around. We t…

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Phoebe Harris - 22-Year-Old Kiwi Making a FORTUNE on OnlyFans 1:28:07

19m ago1:28:07

1:28:07

Phoebe Harris is a 22-year-old swimmer who joined the Only Fans platform in January 2022 and since then, she has done VERY well for herself. Before Only Fans she was on a WINZ benefit. Now, she earns more than the Prime Minister! So, what IS Only Fans? How much money does she make? How much of a cut do Only Fans take? What sort of backlash and stig…

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Louis Davis - How a Kiwi Dad got 2 Million Followers, Marriage, Fatherhood & Storytelling 1:41:33

12d ago1:41:33

1:41:33

Louis Davis is social media royalty in NZ. 1.9 million followers on TikTok. And his most popular video has been viewed almost 100 million times! What makes this even cooler is his content- it is mostly him being an awesome stay at home dad and husband. Louis is a man on a mission to break negative stereotypes about maori fathers. If you are already…

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Chook Henwood - Detective for 37 Years in South Auckland, Convicting Malcom Rewa & Joseph Thompson 1:29:19

34m ago1:29:19

1:29:19

Dave “Chook” Henwood is one of New Zealand’s most decorated and respected police officers. Chook retired after 47 years in South Auckland as a Detective Sergeant with three silver merit awards. He now has a book out all about his remarkable life and career called “Unmasking Monsters.” In this conversation, Chook opens up about some of the significa…

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Sir Graham Henry Reflects on World Cup Wins & Losses, 54-Year Marriage, Depression & More! 1:27:02

2d ago1:27:02

1:27:02

Sir Graham Henry (aka “Ted”) is one of the greatest All Black coaches of all time. He left the role with a win record of 85% In 2011, with a little help from his friends, he coached the All Blacks to a Rugby World Cup win, breaking a 24-year drought. This was made even more remarkable on account of a thing called The Henry clause- a rule made by th…

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My Most Chaotic Podcast Ever - Andrew Fagan, NZ Music Legend & Sailor-Adventurer Extraordinaire 1:40:46

6d ago1:40:46

1:40:46

Strap yourself in for a wild ride- my most chaotic podcast EVER! Andrew Fagan is a kiwi musician. In the 1980’s he was the singer of one of New Zealand’s most popular bands called The Mockers. Chances are, if you know any of their songs it’ll be Forever Tuesday Morning. But for a 12-year-old Dom Harvey. He knew every word of every song. Obsessed is…

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This Emergency Department Doctor is Attempting to Run an Ultramarathon on Every Continent in 2024 1:38:49

26d ago1:38:49

1:38:49

Doctor Inia Raumati is an absolute savage- as well as being an emergency doctor in the intense Auckland Hospital, he also an inspirational adventurer who has taken part in ultra-marathon stage runs all over the world that last for a week. When we recorded this, he was halfway through an audacious goal to complete events on every continent of the wo…

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288: Comedy legend Helen Lederer 45:49

15d ago45:49

45:49

Our guest for this episode is the hilarious comedian Helen Lederer! We talk about how she helped pave the way for slags trying to be funny like us. She tells us what it was like to do stand-up in the eighties, alongside the likes of Ben Elton and Ellie's Dad, and we discuss what's changed since. Lederer tells us all about her brilliant book, Not Th…

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Abbas Nazari - Escaping the Taliban, Life as a Refugee in Christchurch & The Tampa Affair 1:21:26

16d ago1:21:26

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ABBAS NAZARI When the Taliban were at the height of their power in 2001, Abbas was 7 years old. By the time he arrived in New Zealand as a refugee almost a year later, he was 8. What happened in between is nothing short of incredible. The fact the Nazari family survived the journey was one thing. But they have done much better than that- they have …

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Dame Lisa Carrington - Will the Paris 2024 Olympics Be Her Last? Managing Self Doubt & More! 1:22:24

20d ago1:22:24

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Dame Lisa Carrington is the Greatest NZ Olympian of all time- 5 gold medals and 1 bronze medal over the past 3 Olympic Games. And maybe she will add to that at the Paris Olympic Games. This podcast is a re-release. It first came out at the start of 2023. I decided to rerelease it in time for the Paris Olympics because it was such a cool conversatio…

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Anna Mowbray on ZURU's Origin Story, Life in China, Parenting with Ali Williams, Auckland FC & More! 1:32:33

1M ago1:32:33

1:32:33

Anna Mowbray is a farm kid from the Waikato who has grown up to be one of New Zealand’s most formidable entrepreneurs and businesspeople. Her and her 2 brothers established Zuru and worked tirelessly to grow it into one of the biggest toy companies in the world. Now she is building another brand from the ground up- Zeil, an app for job hunters. htt…

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A Helmet Saved His Life - Sam Clarke was Shot in the Head During 2023 Auckland Shooting 1:21:02

1M ago1:21:02

1:21:02

SAM CLARKE On the morning of July 20th 2023, New Zealand was shocked by a shooting at Commercial Bay in Auckland’s CBD. A man on electronically monitored bail took a gun to the construction site where he was working. He killed two colleagues with a shotgun, wounded seven other people, including a police officer, and then killed himself. Sam Clarke,…

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287: Grief, sex and Ronan Keating with Stacey Heale 54:34

1M ago54:34

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What's the best thing to say to someone who's in mourning? Is the second year of grief really the hardest? And who was the lead singer of Westlife? Helping us answer all these questions is the amazing Stacey Heale! She tells us what it was like to lose her husband, Greg, who was diagnosed with Stage 4 bowel cancer on their daughter's first birthday…

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Teuila Blakely on Shortland Street, Snapchat Scandal, Relationship with Oscar Kightley & More! 1:36:57

30d ago1:36:57

1:36:57

Teuila Blakely is a total bad-ass and this was such a treat. You may know her from her work on the old music channel C4, or Shortland Street, Bro-Town, Sione's Wedding or even DWTS or a zillion other things. But this is less about her career and more about her journey- some pivotal moments that have shaped her personal and professional life. From t…

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Mike Chunn on Leaving Split Enz, Recruiting Neil Finn & Living with Agoraphobia 1:11:34

2M ago1:11:34

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Mike Chunn is a national treasure who has devoted his entire life to NZ music. Mike was one of the original members of the band Split Enz with his intermediate school friend, Tim Finn. Then due to severe agoraphobia he stepped away right before the band blew up and went on to be one of the greatest NZ bands of all time. But he did go on to have an …

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286: Post-election special with Jess Phillips MP 1:18:42

1M ago1:18:42

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This special bonus episode was recorded on Saturday 6 July, just two days after the general election. We got to interview Jess Phillips MP in front of a live audience at the Birmingham MAC, and she was brilliant. We covered loads of topics including Jess's work in the areas of women's rights and domestic violence, what she wants the new Labour gove…

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World Champion Boxing Coach - Isaac Peach on Training Mea Motu, Overcoming Alcoholism & More! 1:20:07

2M ago1:20:07

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Isaac Peach is impossible not to like- a down to earth plumber from West Auckland with 4 kids under 10 who is producing a stable of world champion boxers from a shed in his back yard. In the conversation we chart Isaacs journey from struggling with alcoholism to establishing one of the country's most respected boxing gyms. We cover a ton of ground …

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Jay-Jay Feeney Reflects on Radio Career & Retirement, The Best Stories from 30+ Years On Air 1:12:04

2M ago1:12:04

1:12:04

Jay-Jay Feeney: On Friday July 5, 2024, NZ Broadcasting legend Jay-Jay Feeney will do her final radio show on More FM. Ending a career that has spanned 33 years and too many award wins to count. I have an obvious bias, but I genuinely believe NZ will never ever see another broadcaster (on music radio) of her caliber ever again. She is the Greatest …

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285: Wine and writing with Saturday Kitchen's Helen McGinn 45:43

2M ago45:43

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Our guest for this episode is best-selling author, dear friend and Saturday Kitchen wine expert Helen McGinn! She tells us what wine we should be looking for in the shops this summer. We discuss whether Whispering Angel is worth the money, and McGinn gives us some suggestions for budget rosés, cheap fizz, picnic wines, and what to stick in the frid…

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Paul Henry Roasts “Incompetent” NZ Media, Reflects on Dikshit & Moustache On a Lady, Nudism & More! 2:01:37

1M ago2:01:37

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PAUL HENRY: I have been a huge fan of Paul and his work for 20 odd years so to have the opportunity to sit down with him over a bottle of Red for a long chat was a genuine pinch myself moment. This was a real treat and I hope you guys enjoy it. Some of the stuff we discuss includes: The Traitors TV show His thoughts on the current state of media in…

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Marathon Runner, Lydia O’Donnell - Educating Female Athletes, Body Image Issues & More! 1:50:32

2M ago1:50:32

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LYDIA O'DONNELL: I love running. But Lydia loooooooves running. And she is very fast too (not that she likes to share her times, PB’s or achievements). This is most definitely one for the running nerds…especially women. But for anyone else who gives this a listen- you are about to be introduced to a cool person who I am lucky to call a mate. Lydia …

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How Suzanne Paul Went Bankrupt After Infomercial Fame - Resiliency, Sales Advice & More! 1:48:59

2M ago1:48:59

1:48:59

Suzanne Paul is maybe one of the most recognizable voices and faces in NZ- the Informercial queen. This is a story of perseverance and determination from a woman who has experienced huge highs and unimaginable lows. From selling vacuum cleaners door-to-door to starring on TV, to overcoming dyslexia and bankruptcy. Every part of her story emphasizes…

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Life as a Gang Member - Calen Morris (aka Uncle Ling Ling) on Prison, P, Issues with Police & More! 1:39:33

2M ago1:39:33

1:39:33

This is a podcast conversation with Calen Morris, a 501 deportee and patched member of one of New Zealand’s most notorious motorcycle clubs. Warning: This podcast discusses drug use, suicide, violence, self-harm and other sensitive topics. Viewer or listener discretion is advised. If you need help, a full list of resources is available below. An of…

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284: Beth Morrey on writing novels, loving Christmas, and Billie Piper bumsex 45:15

2M ago45:15

45:15

How do you get a book deal? Is Michael Buble's music for life, or just for Christmas? What's it like to watch your husband simulate anal sex with one of Britain's leading actors? Answering all these questions is the brilliant Beth Morrey! She tells us how her first novel ended up in a bidding war after facing loads of rejections, and how her writin…

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Legendary All Blacks S&C Coach - Dr. Nic Gill on Strongest Players, Tips for Longevity & More! 1:40:13

2M ago1:40:13

1:40:13

Dr. Nic Gill is the All-Blacks strength and conditioning coach He got appointed in 2008 and has been in the role ever since- through 4 RWC campaign, 4 coaches and at the time of recording this, 212 test matches. To enjoy that sort of longevity at this sort of level you have to be one thing- the best! Worth a mention- in his spare time he participat…

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Michaela Sokolich-Beatson on Silver Ferns Career, Overcoming Two Achilles Injuries & More! 1:22:27

2M ago1:22:27

1:22:27

Michaela Sokolich-Beaton is the captain of the Northern Mystics netball team and a proud member of the Silver Ferns But Michaela's story is less about netball and more about resilience, determination and red-hot passion. Her journey is a masterclass in perseverance as she candidly shares the mental and emotional trials of battling setback after set…

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Dion Nash Reflects on Business Journey, Cricket Career, Cannabis Controversy & More! 2:30:54

2M ago2:30:54

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Dion Nash is a former NZ cricket captain and founder of the skincare brand Triumph and Disaster. And just an all round good guy. In this conversation we explore the highs and lows of small business ownership, the emotional toll of financial struggles, and the rewarding experience of building a brand. Dion shares heartfelt stories about family, pers…

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How to Have Better Sex - Certified Sex & Relationship Coach, Melissa Vranjes 1:26:11

2M ago1:26:11

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Melissa Vranjes is a certified holistic sex coach. This podcast is DEFINITELY adults only. Actually, if you are an adult who blush's at words like clitoris, masturbation, blow job and hand job- this is probably not for you. But if you can get past that- this episode could literally transform your current or future relationship in unimaginable ways.…

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283: Premature birth, neurodiversity, and meeting Oprah, with Caro Tasker 46:10

3M ago46:10

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Our guest for this episode is the amazing Caro Tasker. We cover a huge range of topics, including baby loss, raising autistic kids, and how trauma can help you discover who you are. There's also some much less serious nonsense. Why doesn't anyone use the word git any more? Is being married to a famous rugby player like being in Footballers Wives, o…

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Dougal Allan - Multi Sport Champion on joining Team New Zealand & Racing with Richie McCaw 1:14:24

3M ago1:14:24

1:14:24

Dougal Allan is a kid from a place called Foxton who has now become an integral part of Team New Zealand for the Americas Cup. He etched his name in Coast to Coast record books with an incredible nine podium finishes in 10 attempts in the iconic south island event. Simply put- the man is a savage. This is a small part of the Dougal Allan story…and …

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The Dark Side of Being an Olympian - Black Sticks Legend, Brooke Hayde on Mental Health in Sport 1:25:25

3M ago1:25:25

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Brooke Hayde (formerly Brooke Neal) will hate me saying this, but she is one of the GOATS when it comes to hockey in New Zealand. She played for the Black sticks an incredible 176 times! At the 2016 Olympics she finished in an agonizing 4th place. Then 2 years later at the commonwealth games she managed to bring home a gold medal. This podcast is p…

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Matt Heath Reflects on TV, Music, Radio Career - Tackling Mortality, Philosophy & Grief in New Book 1:49:16

3M ago1:49:16

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Matt Heath is an exceptionally talented guy who I am lucky to call a friend. You name the media job this guy has done it- breakfast radio, TV series, a movie, music, animated kids TV, newspaper columns and now a book- A Life Less Punishing. Thanks to Generate and Radix for sponsoring this episode. These awesome kiwi companies have been so good to m…

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Casey Brady was Paralysed in a Motocross Accident - Now, She's Determined to Walk Again 1:06:05

3M ago1:06:05

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CASEY BRADY On the 25th of June 2017 Casey was involved in a motocross accident in Taupo that changed her life forever. She has been unable to walk since then. And despite being told she is unlikely to ever walk again, she is refusing to quit. If you think this is a sad podcast, think again! Casey’s story is a reminder of the resilience that lies w…

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282: Rom coms, politics and peeing with comedians KK and Kerry 47:49

3M ago47:49

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It's a transatlantic party in this episode as we meet KK and Kerry, the world's second best female comedy double act! We hear about their fab show, Six Chick Flicks, and they tell us the best meet cute stories they've heard from audience members. We discuss how they're enjoying their UK tour, including what they think of Scunthorpe and why they lov…

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Eugene Bareman on Relationship with Israel Adesanya, Fighter Pay in UFC & Meeting Mark Zuckerberg 1:48:21

3M ago1:48:21

1:48:21

Eugene Bareman. If you google his business “City Kickboxing” the first question that pops up is “Why is city kickboxing so good.” Eugene and his gym have produced so many UFC stars- most notably Israel Adesanya, Dan Hooker and Kaikara France. He has even been recognized as the best MMA coach in the world in 2022. We talk about his early years and h…

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Jay-Jay Feeney - RE-RELEASE of my most downloaded episode so far 1:18:26

3M ago1:18:26

1:18:26

This conversation with Jay-Jay Feeney, NZ broadcasting royalty, came out one year ago, back when this was still a podcast for runners. A lot of you may have heard it at the time, but there are a lot of brand new listeners to the podcast who may be hearing this for the first time. This was a strange episode...just because of the intensely personal n…

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Rosie Overcomer, Former Gloriavale Member: “They Tried to Run My Husband Over” 1:37:07

3M ago1:37:07

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Rosie Overcomer was born and raised in Gloriavale. She left 11 years ago at the age of 26 with her husband Elijah and their 3 young children. Since then, they have had three more children and life looks very different to how it did a decade ago- we talk about these adjustments to life outside. Including getting her first haircut, celebrating a birt…

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