Best Stuff Brodie Kane Media Podcasts (2025)

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Summer Yarns: Suzanne Paul 55:33

2d ago55:33

55:33

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 g…

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Summer Yarns: Justine Smith 51:42

9d ago51:42

51:42

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 winn…

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Summer Yarns: Sir John Kirwan 59:16

16d ago59:16

59:16

Today we re-visit a yarn I had with a man, I feel like it’s fair to say, we all know and love - Sir John Kirwan. JK had a remarkable rugby career as a World Cup winning All Black, played rugby league for the Auckland Warriors, has been a respected international coach, and of course is a major figure in Aotearoa as a mental health advocate. Being on…

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There's a Pav in the studio! Allyson Gofton delivers Christmas cheer for the last episode of the year! 1:04:32

23d ago1:04:32

1:04:32

I am absolutely fizzing at the bung to bring you our last guest for 2024! It’s Christmas week, so we are so lucky to have the absolute kitchen QUEEN, Allyson Gofton, here to send us all on our merry way. She hosted the best 60 seconds of television we used to have, Food in a Minute (campaign to bring it back), and the nostalgia in this chat is all …

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Olympian & surfing champion Billy Stairmand on the ups and downs of 2024 1:00:15

1M ago1:00:15

1:00:15

Pro surfer Billy Stairmand is gearing up for a summer at home with his dog Obie at his beloved Raglan after a massive year of surfing, including competing at the Paris Olympics (in Tahiti). Billy's been on the world stage for 14 years and still has the same energy and love for the sport, describing it as his dream job he's grateful for every day. W…

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Former Miss World New Zealand, and style queen, Amber Peebles 58:51

1M ago58:51

58:51

Today’s guest is, in my opinion, one of the most stylish and sweetest women in Aotearoa. Amber Peebles is a former Miss World New Zealand, television host, and professional make-up artist, and is now the co-owner of luxury homewares company Isle of Omni. Warning: we use the words ooze (well I do) and moist in this podcast - in which if you didn't h…

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A full Olympic debrief with silver medallist Hayden Wilde - including what The Seine did to him 1:14:30

1M ago1:14:30

1:14:30

Can you remember the emotion we all went through watching Hayden Wilde's triathlon at the Paris Olympics? Well, be ready to go there again with a fascinating insight into that race. Our top triathlete has had a stonking year and we reflect on all the hard graft it's taken to reach the top. We find out where Hayden's remarkable sportsmanship comes f…

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The battle behind Ellesse Andrews' Olympic golds 53:48

2M ago53:48

53:48

What a ripper of an Olympics it was for Ellesse. The cycling superstar won two golds and a silver in Paris - only the second New Zealander (after Dame Lisa Carrington no less!) to win three medals at a single Games. Hear how she had to fight every step of the way in that brutal week to win. It's an incredible story! Fun fact: Ellesse was born FIFTE…

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The man who killed cancer - David Downs 54:23

2M ago54:23

54:23

David Downs is one of those clever humans who can put lots of interesting words next to his name. I will list a few for you: he is the CEO of New Zealand Story Group, he is a chairman, he is an ambassador, he is an author, he is a speaker, he is an actor. He is also a genetically modified organism and an ex-comedian - find out what he means by the …

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Suzanne McFadden: a champion for women's sport. 1:00:03

2M ago1:00:03

1:00:03

Today’s guest is award-winning journalist Suzanne McFadden. Suzanne has been monumental in the rise of coverage of women’s sports here in Aotearoa. She is an author, the co-host of the SASS TALK podcast, a wife, a mum, a nanna, a bird stalker and a sunset capturer. We discuss working as the only female sports journalist in a newsroom for over a dec…

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Kyle Bell - the unofficial godfather of Rhythm and Vines 1:02:36

2M ago1:02:36

1:02:36

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…

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Ian Jones - The Kamo Kid 1:04:44

3M ago1:04:44

1:04:44

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. Yo…

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Edna Swart 52:19

3M ago52:19

52:19

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…

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Brodie recommends: TFN - The F#$%ing News 26:09

3M ago26:09

26:09

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 he…

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Paddy Gower and Brodie Kane dissect their books... 45:54

3M ago45:54

45:54

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 h…

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Lucy Blakiston + Bel Hawkins 1:02:19

3M ago1:02:19

1:02:19

We have two wonderful women on Kiwi Yarns this week - Lucy Blakiston and Bel Hawkins have just realised their stunning book, Make it Make Sense - a collection of essays, anecdotes, poems and lists. But it's also kind of like a guide to life for women but not, if you know what I mean! And, it's the company you need when you're feeling alone in your …

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Helen Manson 50:52

4M ago50:52

50:52

Today’s guest is award-winning humanitarian photographer and storyteller Helen Manson. The mother-of-four has travelled to more than 47 countries to capture and tell the stories of the world’s most marginalised and vulnerable people in some of the most challenging situations. Helen has documented famine, refugee settlements, post-war environments, …

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Al Brown 1:05:31

4M ago1:05:31

1:05:31

Today’s guest is one of Aotearoa's favourite chefs, Al Brown (he's definitely one of my favourites). The joy the fish sliders at Depot bring me, the simple brilliance of the Mean Joe Green Best Ugly Bagel which is compulsory whenever I am at Wellington Airport, and don’t even get me started on the chicken sandwich with chicken crackling at the Fed …

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Morgana O'Reilly 1:00:52

4M ago1:00:52

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This week we have the wonderfully talented and fabulous Morgana O'Reilly. We catch up on what it was like to work on one of the biggest shows in the world, The White Lotus. Morgana talks about how excited she was to take on the role, but how imposter syndrome crept in, how she dealt with it, and how she's feeling about what life will be like when i…

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Sam Whitelock 54:12

4M ago54:12

54:12

Today’s guest is the most capped All Black in history. Sam Whitelock made 153 appearances in the black jersey, went to four Rugby World Cups, winning two. He played in 181 Super Rugby Games, winning seven Super Rugby titles with the Crusaders. Now, this monumental rugby chapter has closed. It’s beautifully reflected in Sam’s new book, View from the…

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Harrison Keefe + Nepia Takuira-Mita 51:43

5M ago51:43

51:43

I cannot tell you how much joy actors Harrison Keefe and Nepia Takuira-Mita bring me every day. In a world where the internet - and in particular social media makes you feel like it’s all falling apart around you - the simple nature of the two lads “Come Vibe with Us” videos, where they stomp their feet and dance to absolute bangers is enough to le…

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Michaela Blyde 1:12:36

5M ago1:12:36

1:12:36

This week I'm joined by two-time Olympic gold medallist, and Black Ferns Sevens superstar Michaela Blyde. I can confirm both gold medals including the fresh one from Paris are present for this interview! A fascinating look into life as an elite athlete at the Paris Olympics, and at the same time an incredibly wholesome chat with a beautiful young w…

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Jai Waite 47:21

5M ago47:21

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Today’s guest is New Zealand Paralympian number 156 - gold medal-winning Wheel Black, Jai Waite. Jai is also an internationally recognised and award-winning documentary maker. His latest is Wheel Blacks: Bodies on the Line - out this week - and it follows the Wheel Blacks as they battled to rise above declining resources to try and qualify for the …

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Cecilia Robinson 54:01

5M ago54:01

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Today’s guest is often described as a serial entrepreneur and innovator. Cecilia Robinson is the founder and co-CEO of Tend Health. She dropped out of university to start her first business, then went on to build the hugely successful My Food Bag. She is a champion of women, a mother of three children and and is passionate about sharing her wisdom …

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Brodie recommends: The Trial - Philip Polkinghorne 28:29

5M ago28:29

28:29

Here's a podcast I'm wrapping my earholes around! On Easter Monday 2021, police were called to the home of a successful professional couple in the affluent Auckland suburb of Remuera. They found the body of Pauline Hanna. In his emergency call, her husband, Philip Polkinghorne, said she killed herself. Sixteen months later he was charged with her m…

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Sir John Key 1:45:00

6M ago1:45:00

1:45:00

Today’s guest is the former Prime Minister, Sir John Key. The money trader-turned-politician-turned-board chair with a real passion for golf served as New Zealand’s 38th Prime Minister from 2008 until 2016. Sir John’s famously been called a “rich prick” a “smiling assassin” and even “bland”. We discuss all of those names, why he's comfortable with …

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Chris Parker and Tom Sainsbury 1:07:09

6M ago1:07:09

1:07:09

What's better than Chris Parker, or Tom Sainsbury? Chris Parker AND Tom Sainsbury in the same room together on the same podcast. Both have come on Kiwi Yarns individually, but they've achieved so much since then and are doing so many wonderful things that I thought we ought to sit them down together for a glorious catch up. And they're such great m…

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Josie Pagani 1:08:23

6M ago1:08:23

1:08:23

Josie Pagani works in aid, politics, trade and media and has recently become the chief executive of ChildFund New Zealand. She's a well-respected, international and political commentator and her mahi has taken her all over the world. From rubbing shoulders with world leaders, to nearly ending up in a KGB jail in Russia as a teenager, Josie shares s…

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Emma Twigg 39:24

6M ago39:24

39:24

Brodie's been unwell this week (winter!) so in her absence, we're re-upping an oldie but a goodie ahead of the Paris Olympics later this month. Enjoy this episode from the archive with kiwi champion rower Emma Twigg and her amazing story about how it all went right on the day. === Olympic rowing champion Emma Twigg personifies a never-give-up attit…

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Shavaughn Ruakere 1:04:54

6M ago1:04:54

1:04:54

Today’s guest is actress and presenter Shavaughn Ruakere. There are many reasons Kiwis love Shavaughn - whether it’s the nostalgia of What Now, the heartbreak of her beloved character Roimata being taken from us so tragically on Shortland Street (I'm still not ok about it), her stunning dancing on Dancing with the Stars, or calling out the Fboys on…

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Mark Crysell 59:25

7M ago59:25

59:25

Today’s guest is award-winning journalist Mark Crysell. I tell you one thing about award-winning journalists like Mark Crysell is they have GREAT stories to share. Like travelling to North Korea, working as Europe Correspondent for TVNZ and fighting for the little guy on Fair Go. Mark is a wonderful storyteller, and puts a lot of it down to his lov…

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Ineke Meredith 50:59

7M ago50:59

50:59

Today’s guest is Ineke Meredith, a remarkable woman who spent a good chunk of her childhood in Samoa but left to follow her dreams, winning a a scholarship to study medicine in Aotearoa. Now, she's living in Paris as a surgeon with her husband, can see the Eiffel Tower from her apartment and rides her Vespa around the city of love. Ineke also runs …

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Dario Nustrini 50:06

7M ago50:06

50:06

Today’s guest is a man by the name of Dario Nustrini, who's just published a book called Nothing Significant to Report: The Misadventures of a Kiwi Soldier. I thought it would be great to compare Army notes with him! Dario joined after high school, where he describes himself as a young man who had been on a steady diet of spliffs, Speights and the …

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Lil O'Brien 55:49

7M ago55:49

55:49

Today’s guest is Lil O'Brien - who has written books about coming out, and being childless. Lil has bared her soul in the most remarkable and vulnerable way. Her first book, Not That I'd Kiss A Girl, is an incredibly moving "coming out" memoir, about her navigating her sexuality during her years at Otago University. Now she and two other amazing wo…

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Chlöe Swarbrick returns 1:04:00

8M ago1:04:00

1:04:00

Today’s guest is Chloe Swarbrick - a return guest to Kiwi Yarns. Last time we spoke it was just prior to the 2020 election and man, things have changed since then! Chloe is now the co-leader of the Green Party, she's extremely vocal in opposition, and is grappling with what's been a tumultuous year for the party. For someone who never intended purs…

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Matt Heath 1:10:30

8M ago1:10:30

1:10:30

Today’s guest is Matt Heath. Now, Matt Heath is genuinely one of my favourite straight white guys. I think he’s also someone who I would never call just Matt, he’s Matt Heath. And while we usually drink, watch the Warriors and talk a mixture of serious and non-serious stuff - it’s been pretty cool to look back at all the things he’s achieved in his…

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Marcus Daniell 58:48

8M ago58:48

58:48

Today’s guest is one of the country’s greatest tennis players, Marcus Daniell. He’s back on the court for his final year before retiring, after two frustrating years out with knee injuries. Marcus is creating a legacy that will last beyond his playing days, and will reach far more than just the tennis court. This year, he’s donating 50 percent of h…

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Paige Hareb 37:00

8M ago37:00

37:00

Today’s guest is one of the country’s best surfers, Paige Hareb. The proud professional athlete from mighty Taranaki and the beautiful Oakura Beach, Paige has had a hugely epic career since she became the first woman from New Zealand to qualify for the Championship Tour. She’s been monumental in the growth of female surfers here which we love!…

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Brooke Francis + Lucy Spoors 50:57

9M ago50:57

50:57

Today’s guests are Olympic silver medal rowing mums, Lucy Spoors and Brooke Francis. The two have come together to race in the double sculls and have their sights set on gold in Paris. What’s really cool, is Lucy and Brooke are not only world class professional athletes, they’re world class professional new mums - showing the remarkable strength an…

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Daniel Rankin - Man Can Cook! 38:19

9M ago38:19

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Today’s guest is Man Can Cook - a man, who coincidently, can cook ridiculously delicious food. He does this with his Pug, Fraser. Daniel Rankin’s cooking videos draw you in because he’s always dressed up or Fraser the pug is always dressed up and there’s food being cooked, and Fraser is so well-behaved but it’s hectic and brilliant and I just had t…

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Genevieve Mora 57:59

9M ago57:59

57:59

Today’s guest is the Co-Founder and General Manager of Voices of Hope, Genevieve Mora. Genevieve is a remarkable young woman who spends a massive chunk of her life, her time, and her energy sharing her story because Voices of Hope believes in the power of sharing your lived experience to create positive change. She is an author, and co-created an a…

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Chelsea Roper - SheBuildsBro 41:36

9M ago41:36

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Today’s guest is part of a very very small group of women here in Aotearoa. Chelsea Roper - aka SheBuildsBro is a graphic designer turned carpenter - and makes up part of the 2.6 percent of tradies who are women. She got into a trade after she and her partner packed up and left Auckland for Queenstown, and she wanted to be able to help build their …

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Emily Byrne 40:22

10M ago40:22

40:22

Today’s guest is someone at the helm of a brilliant student organisation we all know and love! The amazing mahi of the Student Volunteer Army has turned it into a nationally-recognised crisis response team, ever since thousands of students mobilised following the Christchurch Earthquakes. Emily Byrne is the chief executive - and is with me this wee…

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Campbell Johnstone 44:47

10M ago44:47

44:47

Today’s guest is Campbell Johnstone. He is the first openly gay All Black - after making the decision to come out on national television last year. Since then, Campbell has become an amazing advocate for inclusion and diversity in sport. And, the title "first openly gay All Black" is one he's happy to sit with if it helps create change. It's also w…

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Richard Hills 53:57

10M ago53:57

53:57

Today’s guest is in my opinion - one of the coolest local body politicians you will find. And yes I said cool and politician in the same sentence! Richard Hills has been on Auckland Council since 2016 - he became the youngest person on council and lord knows we need more young people in local government! You can actually hear the passion in his voi…

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Karl Budge 53:28

10M ago53:28

53:28

Today’s guest is a man who knows a thing or two about putting a world class event on. Karl Budge is the man who made the ASB Classic a massive success, and an award-winning event, luring in massive names like Serena and Venus Williams. How he got them to come is absolutely fascinating! Karl played a huge role in the success of the amazing Sail GP e…

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Verity Johnson 45:14

10M ago45:14

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Today’s guest is columnist, MC, public speaker and cabaret club vixen Verity Johnson - what an epic array of titles! Verity is an extremely talented writer whose funny, thought-provoking and relatable columns have seen her writing successfully for our biggest news organisations since she was 18 - but her first column was published in the New Zealan…

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Sir John Kirwan 58:56

11M ago58:56

58:56

Today’s guest is a man I feel like it’s fair to say we all know and love - Sir John Kirwan. JK had a remarkable rugby career as a World Cup winning All Black, played rugby league for the Auckland Warriors, has been a respected international coach, and of course is a major figure in Aotearoa as a mental health advocate. Being one of the first high p…

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Carlos Ulberg 1:03:42

11M ago1:03:42

1:03:42

Today’s guest is Auckland MMA fighter Carlos Ulberg - aka “The Black Jag”. Carlos is part of the hugely successful City Kickboxing team - and it's a gym that’s described as "an old warehouse on the edge of the city" but has garnered global attention for it’s impressive array of extremely ridiculously talented UFC fighters - like Israel Adesanya and…

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Brooke Howard-Smith 56:34

11M ago56:34

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Today’s guest is a well known Kiwi entrepreneur who's life has been truly fascinating thus far - the yarns do not stop today! Many will remember Brooke Howard-Smith from the consumer affairs show Target - some may have also seen him murder me last year on the first New Zealand season of The Traitors. And there's so much more. He was an X Games meda…

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