Episodes

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Monday Nov 18, 2024
Monday Nov 18, 2024
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 20 is an interview with Tim Read answering the 4 Yarns Men questions and discussing the hope & light of nature, being a hunter gatherer, sharing good food and the story behind Helmet.
You can find Tim on LinkedIn or on the Helmet Page.
We'd love to hear all feedback from the podcast!
Good Yarns. Better Days.

Monday Nov 11, 2024
Monday Nov 11, 2024
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 19 is an interview with Kieran Sutherland answering the 4 Yarns Men questions and discussing suicide bereavement, running, vulnerable yarns & living with intent.
You can find Kieran on LinkedIn or on the CIC website.
We'd love to hear all feedback from the podcast!
Good Yarns. Better Days.

Monday Nov 04, 2024
Monday Nov 04, 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 18 is an interview with Craig Fortune answering the 4 Yarns Men questions and discussing Business Failure, Depression and Behaviour Change.
We'd love to hear all feedback from the podcast!
Good Yarns. Better Days.

Monday Oct 21, 2024
Monday Oct 21, 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 17 is an interview with Cody Everson answering the 4 Yarns Men questions and discussing a life changing injury, rugby, motivations and being human.
We'd love to hear all feedback from the podcast!
Good Yarns. Better Days.