The Big Yarn
Episodes
Ep #17 - The Fulfillment Equation: Reps, Value, and Reward
07 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We are back in the studio for the first pod of 2026! It’s a solo Friday night session over a cup of tea, and I’m emptying the "black book&quo...
Ep #16 - 2026 Mindset Shift: The "Life by Design" Strategy for Total Accountability
23 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Are you living the life you actually want, or are you just following a path someone else designed for you?In this episode, we dive deep into the conce...
Ep #15: TJ Glover - Unlocking Your Potential, Discipline, Mindset and Making It Happen
11 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Big Yarn Podcast, TJ Glover sits down to unpack the real story behind carving your own path, building a brand, and backing your...
Ep #14: Dream Big, Start Now: How Action Turns Ambition into Reality in 2026
04 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Struggling with how 2025 has started and wondering why your big dreams still aren’t showing up in real life? In this episode, we get brutally honest...
Ep #13: Tim Shovel Gunzy – From Van Life in the Alps to Building a Global Brand
14 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Big Yarn Podcast, we're sitting down with the founder of Screw U Poles to talk about his incredible journey from being a sk...
Ep #12: Unlock Your Potential: The Power of Energy, Self-Motivation, and True Friendship
25 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this video, I'm diving deep into the core principles of personal growth and success. We'll explore how the energy you project shapes your reality, ...
Ep #11: Hunt Camp Chronicles #2 - Mountain Cabin Hunt in Southland
08 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
While away on a recent hunt down south I sat down with Jason Beacham and Richard Barnett (aka Temu Wilds) to yarn about the hunt so far and what we ha...
Ep #10: Tristan Corbett - The Hunt Mate Story | Army, Mining & Building a Hunting App
15 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Big Yarn Podcast, we're joined by Tristan Corbett, the founder of the New Zealand hunting app, Hunt Mate.Tristan shares his inc...
Ep #09: Brain farts - Why Are People So Angry? & My Thoughts on Fatherhood
12 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the first episode of "Brain Farts," a new series where I get to share my unfiltered thoughts on life, the universe, and everything in betwe...
Ep #08: Ted Suurkivi | Speed Flying, YouTube, and a Life Without Fear
21 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Big Yarn Podcast, we're joined by a true "Ambassador of Stoke," Ted Suurkivi. Ted is a speed flyer, a new YouTube content creat...
Ep #07: Dane Harris - Starting a Snowboard Brand in a Pandemic | The Powder Hunter Story
13 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Big Yarn Podcast, we're sitting down with Dane Harris, the founder of the Kiwi snowboard brand, Powder Hunter.Dane shares his i...
Ep #06: Hunt Camp Chronicles | NZ Backcountry Stag & Tahr Hunt
02 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Crack a beer and pull up a chair for a special "hunt camp" episode of the podcast. We're fresh out of the backcountry after an epic and challenging we...
Ep #05: Joel Yukich - Life on the Chatham Islands | Hunting Weka & Crayfishing
14 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Big Yarn Podcast, we're catching up with Joel Yukich, a hunter, fisherman, and content creator who is living a truly unique lif...
Ep #04: From 140kg to Ultra-Marathoner | Jack Newman's Sobriety & Mental Health Journey
15 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Big Yarn Podcast, we are honored to be joined by Movember Ambassador, Jack Newman.Jack shares his incredible and inspiring stor...
Ep #03: From California Musician to Kiwi Tradie | Michael Richardson's Incredible Life Story
12 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Big Yarn Podcast, we're joined by Michael Richardson, a man with a truly remarkable life story.Michael takes us on a journey fr...
Ep #02: Troy Spiers - The Tragic Story & Genius Idea Behind Lead Head NZ
28 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Big Yarn Podcast, we're joined by Troy Spiers, the founder of the innovative Kiwi brand, Lead Head NZ.Troy shares his powerful ...
Ep #01: Lennon Bright - My Story: From Bush Kid to Rock Bottom & Back Again
09 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the very first episode of The Big Yarn Podcast. Before we dive into conversations with incredible guests, I wanted to share my own story wi...