30 with Guyon Espiner

Guyon Espiner talks in-depth to some of the most interesting and influential people in our world. One guest, no edits.

Hosted by Guyon Espiner

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Antonia Watson

Season 2 / Episode 1
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 for a Capital gains tax.
New season
Antonia Watson, CEO of ANZ Bank New Zealand, in studio for 30 with Guyon Espiner

Mark Manson

Season 2 / Episode 2
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 Americans idolise Trump. Plus, he reveals how his life completely changed after visiting NZ.
Contains explicit language
Mark Manson interviewed by Guyon Espiner via video Link at Whakaata Māori

John Bolton

Season 2 / Episode 3
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 Zealand to rethink its nuclear-free policy.
Essential
Guyon Espiner interviews Amb. John Bolton at Whakaata Māori

Barbara Edmonds

Season 2 / Episode 4
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 heart-breaking backstory that motivated her to get into Politics.
NZ MP and Labour's Finance spokesperson Barbara Edmonds, in studio with Guyon Espiner for 30.

Sir John Kirwan

Season 2 / Episode 5
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 challenges Guyon to open up about his own health and asks if New Zealand’s macho culture has really changed.
Strong language and references to suicide.
John Kirwan and Guyon Espiner in Studio at Whakaata Māori

Jamie Pennell

Season 2 / Episode 6
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 moment he found out he lost a fellow soldier
descriptions of violence
Jamie Pennell and Guyon Espiner on the set of 30 With Guyon Espiner, Sept. 2024

Christopher Luxon

Season 2 / Episode 7
The Prime Minister admits he needs to cut back the corporate language after calling people, "customers". Plus, why he allowed the Treaty Principles Bill and his final word on a capital gains tax
Essential
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon in studio with Guyon Espiner for 30.

Michael Oppenheimer

Season 2 / Episode 8
Extreme storms and unbelievable heat. Climate science pioneer, Michael Oppenheimer, tells Guyon how weather events will change as the atmosphere heats up - and what we need to do to prepare ourselves. Plus, he tells us what he thinks about soup-throwing climate activists.
Climate science pioneer Michael Oppenheimer speaks with Guyon Espiner for 30.

Sam McBride

Season 2 / Episode 9
As demand for ADHD medication skyrockets, Guyon Espiner asks leading psychiatrist Dr Sam McBride why more people than ever before are being diagnosed with the condition - and to what degree unregulated online testing and Big Pharma are playing in the surge.
New episode
Psychiatrist Dr Sam McBride talks to Guyon Espiner in studio for 30.

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