The Yarns Men Podcast

The Yarns Men are sparking good yarns and foster connection for working age men. This podcast is about sharing those good yarns. Good Yarns. Better Days.

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Episodes

#30 Mark Talanoa

Monday Mar 03, 2025

Monday Mar 03, 2025

We discuss a number of topics including drugs, prison life and suicide. If you find the content triggering, please reach out for support or visit https://www.yarnsmen.co.nz/need-a-yarn
The Yarns Men are creating opportunities for men to experience life through good yarns. This podcast is about sharing those good yarns.
Episode 30 is an interview with Mark Talanoa answering the 4 Yarns Men questions and discussing the drug culture in league, prison, being one of the first 501 deportees and the road to redemption, among other things.
You can find Mark on Instagram or Facebook.
We'd love to hear all feedback from the podcast!
Good Yarns. Better Days.

#29 Nick Jeffrey

Monday Feb 24, 2025

Monday Feb 24, 2025

We discuss a number of topics. If you find the content triggering, please reach out for support or visit https://www.yarnsmen.co.nz/need-a-yarn
The Yarns Men are creating opportunities for men to experience life through good yarns. This podcast is about sharing those good yarns.
Episode 29 is an interview with Nick Jeffrey answering the 4 Yarns Men questions and discussing family, the restless mind and shared experiences, among other things.
You can find Nick on LinkedIn.
Find a New Zealand psychologist website here.
We'd love to hear all feedback from the podcast!
Good Yarns. Better Days.

#28 Gareth Mitchell

Monday Feb 17, 2025

Monday Feb 17, 2025

We discuss a number of topics. If you find the content triggering, please reach out for support or visit https://www.yarnsmen.co.nz/need-a-yarn
The Yarns Men are creating opportunities for men to experience life through good yarns. This podcast is about sharing those good yarns.
Episode 28 is an interview with Gareth Mitchell answering the 4 Yarns Men questions and discussing Colonoscopy, Hypnotherapy and Finding Purpose, among other things.
You can find Gareth on LinkedIn or via Purposeful Human's Youtube.
Book recommendation of Leading with Purpose by Nick Craig.
We'd love to hear all feedback from the podcast!
Good Yarns. Better Days.

#27 Glenn Sparrow

Monday Feb 10, 2025

Monday Feb 10, 2025

We discuss a number of topics including suicide. If you find the content triggering, please reach out for support or visit https://www.yarnsmen.co.nz/need-a-yarn
The Yarns Men are creating opportunities for men to experience life through good yarns. This podcast is about sharing those good yarns.
Episode 27 is an interview with Glenn Sparrow answering the 4 Yarns Men questions and discussing his story from being adopted to reconnecting with his biological family and the journey of living with multiple sclerosis, among other things.
You can find Glenn on LinkedIn.
We'd love to hear all feedback from the podcast!
Good Yarns. Better Days.

#26 Guy Mansell

Monday Feb 03, 2025

Monday Feb 03, 2025

We discuss a number of topics including anxiety and medication. If you find the content triggering, please reach out for support or visit https://www.yarnsmen.co.nz/need-a-yarn
The Yarns Men are creating opportunities for men to experience life through good yarns. This podcast is about sharing those good yarns.
Episode 26 is an interview with Guy Mansell answering the 4 Yarns Men questions and discussing his journey with anxiety, medication, support networks, finding what works for him, finding Joy & Gaming, among other things.
You can find James on LinkedIn, Instagram or on The Extremely Casual Gamer Podcast.
We'd love to hear all feedback from the podcast!
Good Yarns. Better Days.

#25 James Stuart

Monday Jan 27, 2025

Monday Jan 27, 2025

We discuss a number of topics including anxiety. If you find the content triggering, please reach out for support or visit https://www.yarnsmen.co.nz/need-a-yarn
The Yarns Men are creating opportunities for men to experience life through good yarns. This podcast is about sharing those good yarns.
Episode 25 is an interview with James Stuart answering the 4 Yarns Men questions and discussing anxiety, workplace support, reflections, sobriety & community, among other things.
You can find James on LinkedIn or more about Tax Traders on their website.
We'd love to hear all feedback from the podcast!
Good Yarns. Better Days.

#24 James Laughlin

Monday Jan 20, 2025

Monday Jan 20, 2025

We discuss a number of topics including suicide and sexual abuse. If you find the content triggering, please reach out for support or visit https://www.yarnsmen.co.nz/need-a-yarn
The Yarns Men are creating opportunities for men to experience life through good yarns. This podcast is about sharing those good yarns.
Episode 24 is an interview with James Laughlin answering the 4 Yarns Men questions and discussing kindness, suicide, taking your MEDS and what's the most important thing to you, among other things.
Book recommendations;
The Boy Crisis by Warren Farrell & John Gray
Regrets of the Dying by Bronnie Ware
You can find James on LinkedIn or on his website.
We'd love to hear all feedback from the podcast!
Good Yarns. Better Days.

#23 Hamish Williams

Monday Dec 09, 2024

Monday Dec 09, 2024

We discuss a number of topics including mental health, suicide and sexual abuse. If you find the content triggering, please reach out for support or visit https://www.yarnsmen.co.nz/need-a-yarn
The Yarns Men are creating opportunities for men to experience life through good yarns. This podcast is about sharing those good yarns.
Episode 23 is an interview with Hamish Williams answering the 4 Yarns Men questions and discussing values, empowering people to share their story & The Nutters Club, among other things.
You can find Hamish on LinkedIn or on the The Nutters Club website.
We'd love to hear all feedback from the podcast!
Good Yarns. Better Days.

#22 Frank Ritchie

Monday Dec 02, 2024

Monday Dec 02, 2024

We discuss a number of topics, if you find the content triggering, please reach out for support or visit https://www.yarnsmen.co.nz/need-a-yarn
The Yarns Men are creating opportunities for men to experience life through good yarns. This podcast is about sharing those good yarns.
Episode 22 is an interview with Frank Ritchie answering the 4 Yarns Men questions and discussing deep voices, sleep routines, the role of media & The Media Chaplaincy, among other things.
You can find out more about The Media Chaplaincy on their website or read Ritchie's Substack. 
We'd love to hear all feedback from the podcast!
Good Yarns. Better Days.

#21 Dan Oatridge

Monday Nov 25, 2024

Monday Nov 25, 2024

We discuss a number of topics, including suicide, depression and medication. If you find the content triggering, please reach out for support or visit https://www.yarnsmen.co.nz/need-a-yarn
The Yarns Men are creating opportunities for men to experience life through good yarns. This podcast is about sharing those good yarns.
Episode 21 is an interview with Dan Oatridge answering the 4 Yarns Men questions and discussing identity, medication and Mental Health First Aid.
You can find Dan on LinkedIn or on the Humanex website.
We'd love to hear all feedback from the podcast!
Good Yarns. Better Days.

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