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Kiwi Yarns

Brodie Kane

Booking Overview

Interview-led New Zealand personality and human-interest podcast featuring candid, informal conversations with established entertainers, broadcasters, athletes, advocates, and other notable New Zealanders. Credible pitches include clients with distinctive career reinventions, resilience stories, creative-industry expertise, outdoor or environmental experience, and strong personal narratives; booking difficulty is medium because guests are generally recognizable public figures but the format is broader and conversational rather than elite or highly exclusive.

Metrics

Episodes: 319

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.7/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1,000 - 10,000

Gender skew: Neutral

Listener location: New Zealand

YouTube: 87.8k subscribers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

podcasts@rova.nz

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Host

Brodie Kane - New Zealand broadcaster, sports presenter, and media personality known for work across television, radio, and podcasting.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Recognizable New Zealand entertainers, broadcasters, athletes, advocates, entrepreneurs, and subject-matter experts with a distinctive personal journey or practical experience to share.
Required Achievements:  
Established media, entertainment, or sporting careers, Published books or substantial speaking careers, Successful career pivots or businesses, Notable conservation, resilience, or community initiatives

Recent Guest Discussions

JessB - Career Reinvention, Measuring Success In Music, Persistence, And The Relationship Between Politics And Music.

Chris Parker - Comedy, Technology And Social Media, Millennial Life, And The Benefits Of Unplugging.

Wendy Petrie - Career Reinvention, Motherhood, Challenging Oneself, And Starting A New Business Later In Life.

Jake Bailey - Resilience, Education, Personal Challenge, Antarctica, Ultra-marathons, And Helping Children Develop Independence.

Sam Gibson - Life In The Bush, Conservation, Native Plants, Bush Medicine, And Reconnecting People With The Outdoors.

Recent Topics

Society, Personal Development, Resilience, Outdoors, Music

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
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Two Raw Sisters want you to be intelligently lazy in the kitchen whilst ignoring the food trends and marketing propaganda.

October 11, 2026

This week, meet the Two Raw Sisters - Margot Flanagan and Rosa Power. One of the remarkable things about these two and their hugely successful brand - is that really, it was born out of both of them having to deal with their own health struggles head on. The Christchurch sisters are NZ’s biggest selling plant-based cookbook authors and have just released their sixth cookbook - How We Cook. Funnily enough though, they want you to stop following recipe rules! We rip into why wellness cu...

Sir John Kirwan On Managing Imbalance and Mindful Living

October 04, 2026

Sir John Kirwan returns to Kiwi Yarns for an in-person catch-up with Brodie. JK opens up about his recent chat with a Buddhist monk, uncovering informal meditation, and how phone fasting transformed his energy levels by keeping "Bob the Monkey" in check. We dive deep into the pressure facing our rangatahi today, the importance of learning resilience through failure, and why we need to focus on managing our imbalance rather than striving for perfect life balance. JK also shares progress on ...

How Shoe Designer Kathryn Wilson has stayed at the top of the industry for over two decades.

September 27, 2026

Kathryn Wilson wants every woman to feel empowered in a pair of shoes. That simple concept, combined with Kathryn's infectious passion and humility, has made her one of the most respected and loved designers here in New Zealand. We talk about all the challenges thrown the industry's way, and how a brand like hers continues to evolve whilst staying true to its values. The mother-of-two uses her knowledge and influence to inspire others. If we combine all the above, it's no wonder s...

Frequently asked questions

Here's some frequently asked questions for
Kiwi Yarns
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How do I get in touch with Kiwi Yarns?

Kiwi Yarns is hosted by Brodie Kane. Its publicly listed email is podcasts@rova.nz. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Kiwi Yarns?

The publicly listed email for Kiwi Yarns: podcasts@rova.nz.

How many listeners does Kiwi Yarns have?

Podseeker estimates Kiwi Yarns reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Kiwi Yarns?

Kiwi Yarns typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Recognizable New Zealand entertainers, broadcasters, athletes, advocates, entrepreneurs, and subject-matter experts with a distinctive personal journey or practical experience to share. Common among recent guests: Established media, entertainment, or sporting careers; Published books or substantial speaking careers; Successful career pivots or businesses. Recent guests include JessB, Chris Parker, and Wendy Petrie.

How hard is it to get booked on Kiwi Yarns?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Kiwi Yarns cover?

Recent episodes cover Society, Personal Development, Resilience, Outdoors, and Music. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

podcasts@rova.nz

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