30 with Guyon Espiner
Episodes
Don McGlashan
09 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A revealing conversation with one of our great songwriters. He opens up about the heartbreaking loss behind his song Andy . Plus his one regret about ...
Anne Applebaum
02 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
"Ruled by thieves." From Putin to Trump, the global web of dictators stealing vast wealth and laundering it through the West is on the march.Go to thi...
Bill English
25 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sir Bill English weighs in on Chris Luxon’s performance and whether National should consider a new leader before the election. He also reflects on h...
Gary Stevenson
18 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Gary Stevenson went from selling cannabis in East London to becoming Citibank's most profitable trader in the world. But in 2011, he realized somethin...
Chris Hipkins
11 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Hipkins on how he would bring real competition back to New Zealand and take on the monopolies. From capitalism “with a human face” to the p...
Agnès Callamard
04 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Amnesty’s top official says New Zealand is losing its reputation as a human-rights leader and warns the governments “Trumpian accent” is being n...
Kenneth Roth
25 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Do Israel’s actions amount to genocide? Kenneth Roth has spent decades documenting human rights violations. He explains how genocide is defined—an...
Scott Beard
17 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Detective Inspector Scott Beard opens up about tackling child abuse, leading the Grace Millane case, and how tech is changing crime. Plus, why increas...
Dame Julie Christie
10 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Has reality TV crashed and burned in New Zealand? Reality Queen, Dame Julie Christie, on our troubled TV industry and the pros and cons of offering ...
David Seymour S3
03 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Deputy PM, David Seymour, on why he pushed pay equity reforms through so quickly. Plus, his reasons for introducing the Regulatory Standards Bill and ...
Geoffrey Hinton
27 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Godfather of AI Geoffrey Hinton on the rapid rise of artificial intelligence and why he left Google to sound the alarm. Plus, his stark warning that a...
Chlöe Swarbrick
20 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Guyon Espiner puts Chlöe Swarbrick on the spot over the Greens' alternative Budget. Plus, who's fuelling New Zealand's "culture wars" and what it wou...
Graci Kim
13 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Award-winning author Graci Kim on her canceled U.S. book tour amid Trump-era bans—and how Korean resilience and Kiwi optimism made her a New York Ti...
Nigel Latta
06 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Nigel Latta on which parenting fads drive him crazy, why he never posts pictures of his kids on social media, how optimism is a superpower and how he ...
Malcolm Turnbull
29 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Former Australian Prime Minister, Malcolm Turnbull, on the global ramifications of Trump's tariffs. Plus, why he was surprised at Winston Peters' deci...
Stephen Scheeler
15 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Former Facebook CEO, Stephen Scheeler, on how the Social media giant targets teens with low self esteem. Plus, his insights into Mark Zuckerberg and w...
Eugene Ryder
08 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Former Black Power member, Eugene Ryder, reveals to Guyon what really pushes young people into gang life. Plus, his crisis of conscience at receiving ...
Sam Neill
01 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Actor, Sam Neill. tells Guyon what it was like to work with Stephen Spielberg and reveals his near death experience during the filming of Jurassic Par...
Jordan O'Brien
25 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
NZ soldier, Jordan O'Brien, on what its like to be hunted by swarms of heat seeking drones. Plus, the brutal tactics Russia uses to recruit more soldi...
Wang Xiaolong
26 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
China’s ambassador, Wang Xiaolong, issues a warning to New Zealand about the consequences of joining AUKUS. Plus, Guyon asks him about the CCP's inf...
Sam McBride
20 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As demand for ADHD medication skyrockets, Guyon Espiner asks leading psychiatrist Dr Sam McBride why more people than ever before are being diagnosed ...
Michael Oppenheimer
13 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Extreme storms and unbelievable heat. Climate science pioneer, Michael Oppenheimer, tells Guyon how weather events will change as the atmosphere heats...
Christopher Luxon
03 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Prime Minister admits he needs to cut back the corporate language after calling people, "customers". Plus, why he allowed the Treaty Principles Bi...
Jamie Pennell
30 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Elite SAS commander, Jamie Pennell, on the brutal tactics of the Taliban. Plus the crucial character trait needed to make it into the SAS and the mome...
Sir John Kirwan
23 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The rugby great became the face of mental health in New Zealand, so why does he think he’s failed and what does he plan to do about it? Plus, he cha...
Barbara Edmonds
16 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Labour's Barbara Edmonds talks to Guyon about the huge fiscal challenges ahead for NZ and whether it's time to lift the superannuation age. Plus, the ...
John Bolton
09 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Former White House staffer, John Bolton, on why a second term for Trump would be far worse than his first. Plus, he tells Guyon why it's time for New ...
Mark Manson
02 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Author of “The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck” Mark Manson, talks to Guyon about the potential upsides of AI therapy and the reasons so many Amer...
Antonia Watson
25 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
ANZ's Antonia Watson talks to Guyon about billion dollar bank profits, whether we're paying too much for our mortgages and why she thinks it's time fo...
Peter Zeihan
19 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Geopolitics expert Peter Zeihan tells Guyon what New Zealand needs to do right now if it wants to survive the end of globalisation, why China's days a...
Mea Motu
12 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Champion boxer Mea Motu gets real about what motivates her in the ring, how her kids saved her life, and why she won’t stay silent on domestic abuse...
Tuku Morgan
05 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Waikato-Tainui leader Tuku Morgan tells Guyon why he's so fired about the backlash against te reo, how young Māori have the power to change the futur...
Mike King
29 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mental health advocate Mike King tells Guyon why taking government cash is like taking money from Gollum; the day he realised his homophobic comedy wa...
Jordan Williams
22 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jordan Williams from the Taxpayers' Union tells Guyon about the group's funding, its connection to the Atlas Network, and why he once joined the Green...
Stephen Cave
15 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Longevity expert Stephen Cave explains to Guyon how living to 150 years old could soon be a reality, and why the consequences of immortality would be ...
James Shaw
08 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Former Greens Co-Leader James Shaw on why the party should consider working with National in future, why he's been called a "tree Tory", and what he's...
David Seymour
01 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
ACT leader David Seymour tells Guyon how it feels being part of the coalition Government, what race-based policies he'd like to change, and whether we...
Roseanne Liang
24 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Film director Roseanne Liang tells Guyon about her huge new Hollywood project, why she's obsessed with Terminator 2, and what movies tell us about hum...
Dave Letele
17 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Community leader and former boxer Dave Letele tells Guyon his thoughts on the new Government's crackdown on gangs, whether bootcamps really work, and ...
30 with Guyon Espiner | Trailer
11 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Watch the trailer for 30 with Guyon Espiner - a brand new, in-depth interview show.Watch the video version of the trailer hereAward-winning journalist...
Introducing: 30 with Guyon Espiner
11 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
30 with Guyon Espiner is an in-depth interview show featuring some of the most interesting and influential people in our world.Go to this episode on r...