We talk about the time Dai slept in a cricket bag for six months during his OE, his breakdown in 2003 after bombing in Edinburgh – and how Brett McKenzie from Flight of the Conchords helped him bounce back, the most controversial things said on 7 days, his journey to sobriety, reflections on the old Dai and his rise to the top of the NZ comedy scene. We also got him to answer a series of stitch-up questions sent in from friend of the show Ben Hurley. Show notes | Episode 65 | Dai Henwood1.32 Cricket chat! 3 wickets at social cricket, the Henwood / Hurley Invitational, Twanga Delhi Super Soakers, and Last Man Stands4.39 Familiar memories: Pulp Comedy, P Funk Chainsaw, and Time-after-Time together with not so familiar memories: the Oceania All Stars v LA Galaxy curtain raiser, and the Power Rangers!?9.19 “The best comedian of our generation and also one of the best humans as well”14.35 Sleeping in a cricket bag for six months during an OE19.51 A mental breakdown in Edinburgh and the importance of Bret McKenzie from the Flight of the Concords on his bouncing back27.32 Comparing the arts with sport and failing hard and failing fast32.10 The rise of Dai Henwood: C4, Insert Video Here, Roll the Dai, and touring NZ as a stand-up comedian39.31 What was life like for Dai at the peak of his powers and the transition to sobriety49.00 Life optimisation: Wim Hof, meditation, and tea59.53 Reflecting on the “old” Dai Henwood1.05.00 New Zealand’s broadcasting standards and looking back over 11 years of 7 Days1.17.21 Hosting Family Feud and working with humble kiwis1.22.16 Dancing with the Stars: Live TV and David Seymour twerking1.25.45 A series of stitch up questions from Ben Hurley1.31.52 A beat up on the Melbourne Storm and the brilliance of Craig Bellamy1.36.12 Joining the Alternative Commentary Collective and the Mad Monday Podcast1.39.39 A Warriors interlude, a fitting farewell for Ray Henwood and a brief intro to Carolyn Henwood1.44.35 Last words from Steven, Seamus and DaiSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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