Duncan Garner - Editor In Chief

How many people around New Zealand are spending hours upon hours caring for disabled loved ones at their own expense? Heather is 62yo and spends most of her life caring for her disabled sister. Yet due to red tape she struggles to get the necessary financial assistance, or recognition, from the government. She shares her heartbreaking story. And we've managed to rustle up another Duncan to talk to. That's four and counting... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brendon owns a small bar on Auckland's Dominion Road. He has been robbed twice already and fears it is simply a matter of time until it happens again, with potentially deadly consequences. Does he feel he is getting the support he needs from the authorities, and how close is he to taking the law into his own hands? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On 'The Week That Was' this week I'm joined by Stuff senior journalist Andrea Vance, and speaker, performance coach and leadership strategist Belinda Thomas. We discuss Christopher Luxon, OCR rises, the passing's of Tina Turner and Rolf Harris, and just how miserable are Kiwis?! I also announce my latest 'Wanker of the Week', and this one could be a little controversial.. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nicola was a former gang wife whose baby toddler Moko was tragically tortured and beaten to death. The story horrified the nation and sent Nicola into some pretty dark places. But she is a fighter, and has got herself back on her feet. Here she shares with me her highs, lows and hopes for the future. And once again my Mum checks in on me. Am I the world's naughtiest 49yo son? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I catch up with my old mate Paddy Gower ahead of the premiere of his new television series 'Paddy Gower Has Issues'. He catches me by surprise with what he reveals. I'm not crying, you're crying... And speaking of crying, Sarah Page from the Kindness Collective is doing her best to help those in need. But the need is overwhelming. She tells me why she left her privileged life to help others. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Locals and longtime campers are concerned about the future of an iconic South Island campground. What are they worried about and what does the local council have to say about it? And we're up to Duncan number three in my award-winning 'Beer With Duncan' series. Who is in the hot seat today... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week's great New Zealander's joining me for 'The Week That Was' are former politician, deputy mayor and head of MSD Christine Rankin, and one of the all-time great All Blacks Stu Wilson. We talk The Budget, the fire service, 'near catastrophic' car chases and 81yo Sports Illustrated cover models. And being Friday of course I announce my 'Wanker Of The Week'... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tourette's Syndrome is no laughing matter, but Uncle Tics has embraced his disability and, with 4.3 million followers on social media, well and truly put it out into the public domain. He joined me for a revealing and, ah, 'colourful' conversation. *Note - this comes with a VERY strong language warning! And being a Thursday Mrs Garner pops in for a chat with her favourite son. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Punk Rock icon. Spoken word poet. Actor. Author. DJ. Deep thinker. Henry Rollins has been there and done that and isn't afraid to tell us what he really thinks about it. He is far more than just a formerly-angry punk front man as I discovered in this fascinating one-on-one.. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode I catch up with Duncan number two in my ongoing 'I'd Love To Have Beer With Duncan' series. Not only is he another 'DG' but he also works in media. And I chat to a Wellington comedian is asking you to put your money where his feet are to raise money for those who desperately need help with their mental health. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Over the weekend Brian Tamaki announced the formation of the Freedoms New Zealand Party, to be co-led by himself and Sue Grey. I sat down with Tamaki for an open and frank conversation about his political aspirations, what he perceives to be the pressing political issues at the moment and what he would do about them, and kids being taught 'self stimulation' in our schools. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Each Friday I wrap the news week with a couple of great New Zealanders. Today I'm joined by former deputy Prime Minister Paula Bennett and broadcasting legend Mikey Havoc. What a cracking chat it was... And I also announce my hotly-contested 'Wanker of the Week'. Who will it be?! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode I catch up with an old sparring partner... Denis O'Reilly is a life member of the Black Power. But he also claims to be a community advocate. In a frank and robust conversation Denis and I discuss the growing influence of gangs. Is he trying to stop them or promote them. And I introduce a new weekly feature where I catch up with my Mum. Will she throw me under the bus?! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Annie Oxborough is a truly remarkable woman. Inspirational, funny, a bit potty-mouthed, and a life-changer. She has fought so hard to bring New Zealand's adoption laws kicking and screaming into the 21st century. And today, Annie's Law will be read in Parliament. It is no exaggeration to say Annie is in the process of changing peoples lives and I had the privilege of speaking with her about everything that led her to this point.. Email: [email protected] Instagram https://www.instagram.com/duncangarnerpodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DuncanGarnerPodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@duncangarnerpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode I talk to legendary, inspirational survivor Sir Graham Lowe about his life, and how it nearly ended late last year. Also I kick off my new feature where I talk to another Duncan. Turns out there is more than one of us.. Email: [email protected] Instagram https://www.instagram.com/duncangarnerpodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DuncanGarnerPodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@duncangarnerpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to episode one of my new daily podcast 'Duncan Garner: Editor in Chief'. In this episode I look back at the demise of Today FM, how it affected me and why I am now doing this podcast. I also talk to the guest I was moments away from interviewing on my last Today FM show. His name is Nick and his son was nearly abducted as he got off the school bus. It turns out he is not the only parent who has gone through something like this recently.I also open the 'Letters to the Editor's mailbag for some of your correspondence over the last wee while.Thanks for stopping by, enjoy the podcast and feel free to tell your friends about us. Email: [email protected] Instagram https://www.instagram.com/duncangarnerpodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DuncanGarnerPodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@duncangarnerpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices