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Kiwi Yarns

Kiwi Yarns

By: Stuff | Brodie Kane Media
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 Welcome to Kiwi Yarns - those yarns you have where you sit down, put the kettle on, pour a whiskey or crack open a beer I honestly don‘t mind. Anyway! We‘re sitting down and we’re yarning to some great New Zealanders, their back stories, their front stories, even stories where they went sideways, we will go there. It’s a place where we celebrate the great people of this glorious nation.2024 Stuff | Brodie Kane Media Social Sciences
Episodes
  • Russel Norman: Why he'd rather fight for the planet than hope, neoliberalism, and the attack on democracy

    Russel Norman: Why he'd rather fight for the planet than hope, neoliberalism, and the attack on democracy
    Jul 6 2025
    Russel Norman left politics when he stepped down as Green Party co-leader ten years ago - but he still has plenty of skin in the game. In this wide-ranging discussion covering democracy, neoliberalism, the political spectrum, climate change and billionaires, we explore the state of the world - and what Russel believes must happen if the planet is to survive. The introverted kid from Brisbane, who now leads Greenpeace Aotearoa, never set out to be an activist - but at this critical moment, he’s urging more people to become agitators for change. This is a fascinating conversation, no matter where you sit on the political spectrum.
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    1 hr and 20 mins
  • Six60’s Chris Mac on the band’s future, the myth of balance, and why it’s time to ditch tall poppy syndrome

    Six60’s Chris Mac on the band’s future, the myth of balance, and why it’s time to ditch tall poppy syndrome
    Jun 29 2025
    Six60 have been soundtracking Kiwi summers since ages ago - and they’ve got the accolades to prove it. The lads have spent a staggering 586 weeks on the New Zealand Singles Chart and a massive 1,232 weeks on the Albums Chart. In this episode, Chris Mac - the wildly talented, theatrical bassist - shares how five very different musicians (and personalities) have become one of the most successful bands in Aotearoa’s history. There have been plenty of ups and downs along the way, but Chris believes the best is yet to come (cough new album cough).
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    1 hr and 13 mins
  • Jo Kane - my mum, my inspiration, and the funniest woman I know

    Jo Kane - my mum, my inspiration, and the funniest woman I know
    Jun 22 2025
    This week’s guest is a little bit special. Actually - she’s very special. My mum swam the Cook Strait at 40, has completed multiple marathons and Ironman events, and now, as she nears 70, she’s preparing for yet another epic physical challenge. And she did it all while raising my brother and me. In this episode, the lines blur a bit over who’s interviewing whom, as we chat about our endurance achievements, mental toughness, future goals, and just how damn proud we are of each other. I hope you enjoy this as much as we did.
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    1 hr and 30 mins

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