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Kiwi Yarns

Kiwi Yarns

Written by: rova | 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 rova | Brodie Kane Media Social Sciences
Episodes
  • Edward Cowley on Drag, Fatherhood, and 40 Years of Rainbow Reform

    Edward Cowley on Drag, Fatherhood, and 40 Years of Rainbow Reform
    Feb 15 2026
    I'm joined by an absolute legend of the Aotearoa drag scene in the bach this week. Edward Cowley, better known as the iconic Buckwheat, joins me to mark a massive milestone: the 40th anniversary of the Homosexual Law Reform Act. From the secret nightclub stairs of the 80s to being a Samoan father of three, Edward shares it all with heart and a bit of sparkle. We dig into the grit behind the glamour, why Pride is still so vital in 2026, and the power of a really good headpiece. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 9 mins
  • The Phoenix Restart: Bev Priestman on Her Toughest Year

    The Phoenix Restart: Bev Priestman on Her Toughest Year
    Feb 8 2026
    This week we're joined by Olympic gold winning coach Bev Priestman for a deeply personal conversation. Bev opens up about the 'survival mode' she had to endure following the Canadian football team drone scandal at the Paris Olympics. We talk about finding peace in North Canterbury, the challenge of leading our Wellington Phoenix, and why she’s ready to earn back the trust of the game she loves. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • Louis Davis on the Dark Side of Social Media, the Power of Whānau and Creating His Dream Life

    Louis Davis on the Dark Side of Social Media, the Power of Whānau and Creating His Dream Life
    Feb 1 2026
    Welcome back to Kiwi Yarns, and welcome to our new bach! We're kicking off 2026 with a man who has clocked up billions of views just by being his gorgeous self. Louis Davis opens up about the 'delusional confidence' his parents gave him, and how he navigated the jump from a small town in the Far North to rubbing shoulders with Hollywood stars like Jason Momoa. We also speak about the dark side of social media, and Louis shares his mission to change the stereotype of Māori men. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 26 mins
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