Duncan Garner - Editor In Chief
Episodes
Protest tomorrow: Are we on the edge of a revolution? - 29th May 2024
28 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Day 3 of the new Duncan Garner: Editor In Chief LIVE! On the show: Protest tomorrow - Dave Letele says it may beat out the 2005 Hikoi. Are we on th...
Ambulance chaos, mental health shortages & "make smoking great again"?! - 28th May 2024
27 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Day 2 of the new Duncan Garner: Editor In Chief LIVE! On the show: Ambulance wait times - an 87 year old ordered himself an Uber at midnight to get...
Green Party MP Darleen Tana allegations - 27th May 2024
26 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Day 1 of the new Duncan Garner: Editor In Chief LIVE! On the show: American Chuck Simpson waited 5 years to be paid $6,000 by Green Party MP Darlee...
Duncan Recommends: Fiscal Parenting 101: Reagan, Stephanie Pow & Cam McClellan Advise
24 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hey folks, it's Reagan here with a fresh episode that's a must-listen for all you parents and parents-to-be out. We're getting into the nitty-gritty o...
The All New "Duncan Garner - Editor In Chief: LIVE"
24 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Duncan the way he loves it LIVE weekdays at 7:30am Then listen and watch the podcast all day. Check out the podcast links here Learn more ab...
TYLA - Turn Your Life Around: They're at the coalface, working with our troubled kids
23 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
TYLA, the charity at the challenging end of life, where the troubled youth literally assaults you and continues to harm until you're incapacitated. Y...
Slam Dunc: Kainga Ora needs to be blown wide open
22 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We have seen the spotlight go on Kainga Ora, the government’s state house and social housing agency this week, with a review of its finances and i...
The OCR & Budget Preview with Brad Olsen
22 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The budget is just around the corner, and the OCR was just revealed today. Plenty to discuss and make sense of with economist Brad Olsen Learn more ab...
Jarrod Haar - A**hole bosses and the current job market
21 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Unemployment is rising. You simply can’t miss the headlines daily...it’s now at 4.3 percent and before you waaaa off and goo wow that’s bad, it ...
Duncan recommends: "The Canvas" ROUND 2: ISAAC SAVAGE
21 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wondered what it truly takes to command the stage as a fight night MC? An attention to detail, the uncanny ability to recall and pronounce names,...
Duncan appears on The Working Group: Woke Food, Homeowner Bailouts, and Fascist Powers | GUESTS - Duncan Garner & Matthew Tukaki
20 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we plunge into the heart of Aotearoa's political arena. From the absurdities of "woke food" controversies to the crucial debate over govern...
The Hutchwilco Boat Show with Brent Spillane
17 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's apart of the NZ fabric, it's been around for donkeys years, and it's back again! I talk to Brent Spillane from the legendary Hutchwilco Boat Show...
Slam Dunc: Feral cats need to go
15 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
WARNING - this may be a bit much for some. I support the North Canterbury feral cat hunt, here's why... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megap...
Slam Dunc: David Seymour's charter schools
14 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Yes, I am applauding David Seymour Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
MoreFM's Flynny: From rock bottom, to the love of his life
14 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Paul Flynn hosts the Drive radio show on More FM, and has been in the radio broadcast industry on various shows for many years. This interview you sim...
Ria Hall: Tauranga Mayoral Candidate
13 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Leading Maori singer, songwriter actor and short film maker Ria Hall now wants to add Mayor of Tauranga to her growing list of achievements. Why get ...
Slam Dunc: What is going on with Auckland Transport?
13 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Seriously, are they trying to suffocate the CBD?! Sack them all and start again. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duncan recommends "The Canvas" Round 1: DAVID ‘THE GREAT WHITE’ LIGHT
11 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
THE CANVAS podcast gloves up for a blow-by-blow account of the early career of DAVID 'THE GREAT WHITE' LIGHT, a cruiserweight who clinched a Commonwea...
Duncan appears on Where's My Money?
10 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode, we unpack the tough truths of divorce with Broadcaster, Duncan Garner and Divorce Coach, Bridgette Jackson. From staggering legal fees t...
The State of Crime in NZ with Lance Burdett
09 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I want to get a picture of crime in NZ today, and I want it explained. Former top cop, forensic investigator Lance Burdett joins me. What’s going o...
Slam Dunc: NZRU stuffed up BIG time
09 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Razor Robertson has been over to Japan to meet with Richie Mo'unga...he wants him back! He's currently on a $2m+ contract in Japan, and we've now real...
The David v Goliath battle happening with Pharmac
07 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
He's the man that stood up to Pharmac and the last government, a man who exposed just how far behind the world we are when it comes to lifesaving drug...
Slam Dunc: Australia's 501 policy has ruined our streets
07 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The shooting in Ponsonby on Sunday night wreaks of something in downtown LA...but this is Auckland, New Zealand. Who does that? But this is now normal...
Isaac Peach: Creating World Champions from a shed in West Auckland
05 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
He's the man in the pink jandals, and he's well and truly in your corner...or their corner anyway. I'm chatting with former boxer, no trainer, Isaac P...
Slam Dunc: Rip off that red tape and bananas!
05 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The red tape around building in this country is keeping us out of pocket, slowing us down, choking our families, and choking our economy. We look like...
Slam Dunc: I love rugby, but...
02 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Rugby is our "national game". Personally, I love it. I've grown up playing the game, watching it, and my son plays now too. But there's something not ...
Music Helps & NZ Music Month with Joel Little & Damian Vaughan
02 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Acclaimed music executive Damian Vaughan and multi-platinum music producer Joel Little are apart of MusicHelps - a charity that provides help through ...
Slam Dunc: Step up when your mates need it
01 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Crag Luxton is riding across America with a bunch of mates shortly and it’s the best thing he can do for himself. But now, more than ever, he needed...
Riding through the USA for Motor Neurone Disease
01 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
They are old rugby mates - Craig Luxton and Jamie Wilkins. And they are riding across america to help raise awareness of motor neurone disease and...
Erica Stanford: This interview will shock you
30 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Erica Stanford, the new Education Minister, is promising a massive shake up of our education system. Aside from the banning of cellphones which is, we...
Slam Dunc S2E51: Education... We are up a creek in a barbed wire canoe
30 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On the education front, New Zealand is awful. We are in horrific shape, folks, and we need a shake up. This is exactly what Minister Erica Stanford pr...
New podcast featuring David Seymour & Chris Penk : The Working Group
27 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Every Tuesday at 7:30 pm Join hosts Bomber Bradbury and Damien Grant for a no-holds-barred deep dive into the heart of New Zealand politics on The Wor...
My Mate Reagans podcast "Where's My Money"
26 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hey Duncan Here, Every weekend I am going to introduce you to some new podcasts you should check out. This one is called "Where's My Money?" Its th...
Where'd All My Money Go? With Reagan White
26 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Reagan White has a mountain of debt - one point one million dollars to be exact. It's an eye watering amount and it's been keeping him awake at night...
Willie Jackson: On the End of Melissa Lee's Broadcasting Career
24 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Duncan Garner has an unapologetically frank conversation with Willie Jackson and finds out his thoughts on the state of the media and Melissa Lee's te...
Slam Dunc S2E49: Is Willie Jackson a bad politician?
24 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How Willie Jackson helped turn around the life of baby Moko's Mum after the world had turned its back on her. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ...
The Cannabis Clinic's Dr. Waseem Alzaher on Medical Marijuana
23 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
4 years on from the legalisation of medicinal Marijuana, Duncan talks to Dr. Waseem Alzaher, who runs a Cannabis Clinic. Why is the product still so e...
Slam Dunc S2E48: Need another reason to head to Australia? I have it...
22 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As mortgage rates remain stubbornly high and job losses escalate, the economic strain is deeply felt across households and businesses alike. Duncan Ga...
The Future of New Zealand Media: Duncan Garner Chats with MediaWorks Chairman Barclay Nettlefold
17 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Duncan Garner interviews Barclay Nettlefold, chairman of MediaWorks, about the challenges and opportunities facing the New Zealand media industry. Gar...
When the Rug Gets Pulled Out: After Losing My Job, Home, and Marriage
15 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's "Slam Dunc", Duncan Garner opens up like never before about the week his whole world came crashing down. He lost his high-profile radio...
I'm not dead... I just went fishing
11 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as Kiwi actress Morgana O'Reilly takes us on a candid journey through the interwoven paths of her acting career and motherhood. In this episod...
Best of Part 4 - Heather Morris, Peter Montgomery and Geoff Ross
27 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this series of extended podcasts we revisit some of our favourite interviews from the first 200 DGEIC episodes. Part 4: Heather Morris is a gra...
Best of Part 3 - Craig Hoyle, Suzanne Paul and Frank Witowski
26 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this series of extended podcasts we revisit some of our favourite interviews from the first 200 DGEIC episodes. Part 3: After coming out as gay ...
Best of Part 2 - Phil Thomson, Bubbah and Sir Richard Taylor
25 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this series of extended podcasts we revisit some of our favourite interviews from the first 200 DGEIC episodes. Part 2: Phil Thomson is the co-...
Best of Part 1 - Nikki Kaye, Dave Fishwick and Peter Beck
25 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this series of extended podcasts we revisit some of our favourite interviews from the first 200 DGEIC episodes. Part 1: Former National Party de...
Slam Dunc S2E44 - A message from DG to Producer Dave-O
21 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I feel like this is ending too soon. You’ve been a quiet rockstar who could and did. The most consistent bloke. Never failed. I hope I never faile...
Goodbye Producer Dave-O...
21 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
After working together for a year on 'Duncan Garner Today' on Today FM, and then for another year making over 200 bespoke 'Duncan Garner: Editor in Ch...
Slam Dunc S2E43 - Christopher Luxon has a major problem
21 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
For someone who needs to stay liked and be popular, the latest political poll coinciding with his Government marking 100 days, is a disaster for Chris...
From family ties to synth pop vibes with PRYNNE aka Moana McArtney
20 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for a captivating conversation with Moana McArtney, daughter of the late Dave McArtney from Hello Sailor, as she shares her journey into the m...
Slam Dunc S2E42 - Are we letting too many people in to New Zealand?
19 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In our desperate search for people at the end of COVID we overreacted by allowing everyone in. 155,000 immigrants into New Zealand in 12 months - a re...
Cultivating resilience and emotional intelligence in kids with Grant Rix
19 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today I am joined by Grant Rix, a dedicated child psychologist spearheading the Pause, Breathe, Smile campaign, which is making waves in the realm of ...
Slam Dunc S2E41 - What does it take to have that extra drive and to go above and beyond and to reach for the stars?
19 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What does it take to have that extra drive and to go above and beyond and to reach for the stars? It takes an incredible person with the utmost motiv...
From healthcare data to global living: Fiona McPherson-Grant's inspirational journey
18 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today we explore the healthcare data landscape as the esteemed Global VP of Data at Orion Health, Fiona McPherson-Grant, graces the podcast with insig...
Slam Dunc S2E40 - I want to challenge myself again, and I need your inspiration...
17 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
When was the last time you pushed yourself out of your comfort zone? Have we all become a bit too comfortable in our lives? I want to challenge mys...
Building wealth through commercial real estate investment with Matt McHardy
17 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Unlock the secrets to smart commercial real estate investment as I chat with Matt McHardy from PMG, who reveals how you can start building wealth with...
Slam Dunc S2E39 - The importance of having a will
15 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This is where I preach what I have yet to, but will shortly, practice.. Get a solid will. It might be the difference between a loving tight family or...
Securing your legacy: The transformative power of wills and financial empowerment for women
15 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Unlock the secrets to cementing your legacy and safeguarding your loved ones' future with Glenys Talivai, CEO of Public Trust, as she lays bare the en...
Slam Dunc S2E38 - Are you happy with your choices in life?
13 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Are you happy with your current lot? Your current choices and where you have ended up in life? If not, where do we summon up the strength to make mea...
A life reclaimed from the depths of despair: The Paul Wood story
13 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Embarking on a journey of transformation and redemption, Paul Wood's story is one of stark contrasts, fraught with the pain of loss and the power of r...
Slam Dunc S2E37 - My run in with a scammer
12 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It was late afternoon when mum rang me to tell me she had just been gifted 300k. Oh dear I said.. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megapho...
The fight against scams: Strategies and stories with NetSafe CEO Brent Carey
12 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Unlock the secrets to protecting your loved ones from online scams as Brent Carey, CEO of NetSafe, sits with me to unveil critical strategies for keep...
Slam Dunc S2E36 - Once again we are talking about healthcare pressures in NZ
12 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
And here it is again. More pressure on our already stretched medical workforce. Recent reports indicate that Aotearoa is struggling to maintain and r...
Cancel culture and transgender politics with Graham Linehan
11 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
When laughter turns to controversy, it's a thin line that few dare to tread. But Irish comedy writer Graham Linehan joins me to share his unfiltered p...
Slam Dunc S2E35 - For too long I've struggled to say no to people
11 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
For too long I have struggled to say no to people for fear of letting them down - I hate the thought of people thinking I'm not giving of myself or I ...
From CEO burnout to self-care revolution: Anna Bojlert's Beminded journey
11 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Anna Bojlert's journey from overwhelmed CEO to self-care advocate is nothing short of inspiring. Her 'Beminded' philosophy has sparked a cultural revo...
Slam Dunc S2E34 - So I am now 50...
08 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Recently I have found myself reflecting on what is actually important in life. Marie Dyhrberg KC told me just before Christmas as she left my studio,...
'The Week That Was' with Simon Pound and Carly Flynn
08 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's a special 50th birthday (for yours truly) edition of 'The Week That Was' this week. Joining me for cake and robust discussion is Managing Partner...
Slam Dunc S2E33 - The beauty of life is passing our kids by
07 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A few weeks ago I found myself fishing on Omaha Beach. It was going dark and the light on the moon was stunning. When I returned home I told everyone ...
Breaking free from digital chains: Navigating our children's cognitive development in a screen-filled world
07 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Unlock the secrets of your child's brain and the invisible chains of digital addiction with the guidance of Dr. Abilio Oliveira, whose eye-opening res...
Slam Dunc S2E32 - Sam Stubbs is showing us the housing way forward
06 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This is one of those 'bad news good news' Slam Dunc's. Housing struggles are becoming life-changingly serious issues for an increasing number of Kiwi...
Exposing the risks of New Zealand's laser clinics: A call for safety and standards
06 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Unlock the hidden truths of New Zealand's laser clinic industry as we sit down with Ruth Nicholson, a torchbearer for integrity and safety in the cosm...
Slam Dunc S2E31 - Is the government disinterested in media?
05 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Air New Zealand has had massive bailouts by taxpayers. Thousands of kiwi businesses were supported through Covid. The Tiwai Point aluminium smelter in...
Challenging live animal exports: New Zealand's animal welfare debate
05 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
New Zealanders are being urged to say ‘no’ to the return of live exports by sea in a petition jointly supported by the country’s leading animal ...
Slam Dunc S2E30 - Poor Christopher Luxon's house and money woes
04 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Times are tough. The cost of living crisis is hitting us all. Even the Prime Minister, who has found himself with a house that comes with the job that...
Combating gang violence and retail theft: A conversation with police minister Mark Mitchell
04 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Police Minister Mark Mitchell joins me for a confronting discussion on gang violence and retail theft, bringing his unique perspective on the challeng...
Slam Dunc S2E29 - Can, or should, Newshub be saved?
01 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Prime Minister and his broadcasting minister seemed alarmingly unconcerned about what is happening over at Newshub. Should they be? And can Mic...
'The Week That Was' with Wilhelmina Shrimpton and Max Whitehead
01 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
With what has happened at Newshub we couldn't have had two better guests in on 'The Week That was' this week. Former Newshubber and now founder & dire...
Slam Dunc S2E28 - The demise of Newshub
29 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Newshub, and before that 3 News, was the news leader; the tough guys who made life hell for the pimps and thieves and ministers and the pm if he or sh...
Behind the scenes of 'Dark City: The Cleaner ' with Cohen Holloway and Chelsie Preston Crayford
29 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today I'm joined by Cohen Holloway and Chelsie Preston Crayford as they shed light on the murky depths of their latest drama series, "Dark City: The C...
Slam Dunc S2E27 - How can NZ compete with Australia?
28 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There is a viral video doing the rounds at the moment highlighting just what kiwis are earning over in Australia. It is viral for a reason - the figur...
Pandemic to prosperity? The state of New Zealand's hospitality industry
28 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Marissa Bidois, the CEO of the Restaurant Association of New Zealand, joins me to discuss the hospitality sector's plight during recent global upheava...
Slam Dunc S2E26 - Kāinga Ora bodyguards?
27 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A person has died at a troubled Kāinga Ora housing estate in Auckland. This location has had such a problematic time with a particular tenant that bo...
Confronting Motor Neuron Disease with hope and unity
27 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today I am joined by Katya Old from Motor Neuron Disease New Zealand, and Darren Bidois - a former New Zealand indoor cricket rep who was diagnosed wi...
Slam Dunc S2 E25 - National vs the gangs
26 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It’s been threatened and talked about for years but National is actually doing what it promised when it comes to 'getting tough on gangs' in New Zea...
From the roof to the oche: Haupai Puha's rise in professional darts
26 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Haupai Puha, a Kiwi with a mullet as iconic as his precision, shares his ascent into the top 128 darts players on the planet. With every throw, he car...
Slam Dunc S2E24 - Snatching defeat from the jaws of events victory
23 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Taylor Swift is currently packing out huge stadiums in Australia, bringing millions of dollars in much-needed discretionary spend to our neighbours ac...
'The Week That Was' with Brayden from the front desk and Petra Bagust
23 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today we have a special 'Week That Was' panel. For the past 6 years Brayden Ward has been the first face you see when you come into Mediaworks. He is ...
Slam Dunc S2E23 - Are we ready to die?
22 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I can’t stop thinking about the sudden death of Efeso Collins. Life is so sacred, life is so precious and really we have no idea how fragile it all...
From pizza delivery to social media stardom: It's Kiedis Haze...
22 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Every now and then, you meet someone whose life story sounds like a plot from an inspiring movie—and then you realize it's all real. Kiedis Haze, a ...
Slam Dunc S2E22 - The real reason why no one stops shoplifters
21 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sources within the NZ police have told me what their policy is for shoplifters. The real reason why no one stops shoplifters and why the police don’...
Beyond Boundaries: Brad Smeele's journey from wakeboarding champion to quadriplegic motivator
21 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
When triumph met tragedy on the wakeboarding scene, Brad Smeele's world was turned inside out. His gripping tale unfolds as he recounts the journey fr...
Slam Dunc S2E21 - It is tricky getting immigration settings right
20 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Government's have battled for years to get our immigration settings right. While record immigration can seem to provide much needed stimulus to the e...
Seizing opportunity in a volatile job market with Hirestaff co-founder Cat Peters
20 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Embarking on an entrepreneurial quest is often likened to a rollercoaster ride, and for Cat Peters, co-founder of Hirestaff, the ups, downs, and thril...
Slam Dunc S2E20 - Daylight robberies and so-called 'security guards'
19 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Over the past week I have witnessed two robberies play out right in front of me. There may be security guards on the job but they appear to be doin...
The quest for truth in the shadow of war: The Bagshaw's fight for justice
19 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The void left by Andrew Bagshaw is one that words can hardly fill—a New Zealand aid worker whose aspirations led him to the perilous frontlines of U...
Slam Dunc S2E19 - I don't want to moan about Air NZ... but I will
16 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ok I don’t want to get into a rant about how useless Air NZ is because it’s our airline and it’s largely pretty good. But what happens when the...
'The Week That Was' with Damien Grant and Cassie Roma
16 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today's guests are business owner, libertarian and Stuff columnist Damien Grant, and media personality, podcast host and our favourite Californian Cas...
Slam Dunc S2E18 - Do we need a reckless spending register?!
15 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I think it’s well past time people in public office who clearly demonstrate they have wasted vast sums of taxpayers or rate payers money with no res...
Mysteries, memories, and the making of a Mayor: Sir Bob Harvey's story
15 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As the dusk settles over the serene beaches of Piha, an ominous question hangs heavy in the salty air: Is there a serial killer at large? Sir Bob Harv...
Slam Dunc S2E17 - My most spine-tingling day in radio
14 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As we record this podcast it’s the anniversary of the hugely violent and destructive Cyclone Gabrielle, that wreaked havoc across the North Island o...