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Season 1

  • S01E01 Dave Letele

    • April 24, 2024
    • TVNZ

    MLC Community leader Dave Letele tells Guyon his thoughts on the new Government's crackdown on gangs, if bootcamps really work, and whether he’ll ever get into the political ring himself.

  • S01E02 Roseanne Liang

    • April 24, 2024
    • TVNZ

    PG Film director Roseanne Liang tells Guyon about her huge new Hollywood project, why she's obsessed with Terminator 2, and what movies tell us about humanity.

  • S01E03 David Seymour

    • May 1, 2024
    • TVNZ

    G ACT leader David Seymour tells Guyon how it feels being part of the coalition Government, what race-based policies he'd like to change, and whether we can really afford tax cuts.

  • S01E04 James Shaw

    • May 8, 2024
    • TVNZ

    G Former Greens Co-Leader James Shaw on why the party should consider working with National in future, why he's been called a "tree tory", and what he's got planned after politics.

  • S01E05 Stephen Cave

    • May 15, 2024
    • TVNZ

    G Longevity expert Stephen Cave explains to Guyon how living to 150 years old could soon be a reality, and why the consequences of immortality would be horrific for all aspects of our world.

  • S01E06 Jordan Williams

    • May 22, 2024
    • TVNZ

    G Jordan Williams from the Taxpayers' Union tells Guyon about the group's funding, its connection to the Atlas Network, and why he once joined the Green party.

  • S01E07 Mike King

    • May 29, 2024
    • TVNZ

    ML Mental health advocate Mike King on why taking government cash is like taking money from Gollum; the day he realised his homophobic comedy was doing real damage and why kids don't talk to their parents about their mental health.

  • S01E08 Tuku Morgan

    • June 5, 2024
    • TVNZ

    G Waikato-Tainui leader Tuku Morgan tells Guyon why he's so fired about the backlash against te reo, how young Māori have the power to change the future and why he's not sorry about that underwear scandal.

  • S01E09 Mea Motu

    • June 12, 2024
    • TVNZ

    PGC Champion boxer Mea Motu gets real about what motivates her in the ring, how her kids saved her life, and why she won’t stay silent on domestic abuse.

  • S01E10 Peter Zeihan

    • June 19, 2024
    • TVNZ

    PG Geopolitics expert Peter Zeihan tells Guyon what New Zealand needs to do right now if it wants to survive the end of globalisation, why China's days are numbered, and who's going to win the US election.

Season 2

  • S02E01 Antonia Watson

    • September 25, 2024
    • TVNZ

    G ANZ's Antonia Watson talks to Guyon about billion dollar bank profits, whether we're paying too much for our mortgages and why it's time for a Capital gains tax.

  • S02E02 Mark Manson

    • October 2, 2024
    • TVNZ

    ML 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.

  • S02E03 John Bolton

    • October 9, 2024
    • TVNZ

    G 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.

  • S02E04 Barbara Edmonds

    • October 16, 2024
    • TVNZ

    G Labour's Barbara Edmonds talks to Guyon about the huge fiscal challenges ahead and whether it's time to lift the super age. Plus, her heart-breaking yet inspiring backstory.

  • S02E05 Sir John Kirwan

    • October 23, 2024
    • TVNZ

    MC Elite SAS soldier, Jamie Pennell talks about facing the full force of the Taliban, who gets through the brutal SAS selection process and what it's like to lose a fellow soldier.

  • S02E06 Jamie Pennell

    • October 30, 2024
    • TVNZ

    MC Elite SAS soldier, Jamie Pennell talks about facing the full force of the Taliban, who gets through the brutal SAS selection process and what it's like to lose a fellow soldier.

  • S02E07 Christopher Luxon

    • November 6, 2024
    • TVNZ

    G Prime Minister Christopher Luxon admits he needs to cut back on corporate language after calling voters "customers". Plus, what about a wealth tax? The final word on Capital Gains.

  • S02E08 Michael Oppenheimer

    • November 13, 2024
    • TVNZ

    G 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.

  • S02E09 Dr. Sam McBride

    • November 20, 2024
    • TVNZ

    G Leading psychologist Dr Sam McBride on why more people than ever are being diagnosed with ADHD, as demand for medication skyrockets. Plus, what role are unregulated online testing and Big Pharma playing?

  • S02E10 Wang Xiaolong

    • November 27, 2024
    • TVNZ

    G China's ambassador, Wang Xiaolong, issues a warning to New Zealand about the consequences of joining AUKUS. Plus, Guyon asks him about the CCP's influence in New Zealand, the potential of a Trade war with Trump and a hot war over Taiwan. Version with Mandarin subtitles available on rnz.co.nz

Season 3

  • S03E01 Jordan O’Brien

    • March 26, 2025
    • TVNZ

    PGLC Guyon Espiner talks to a kiwi soldier fighting for Ukraine about life on the frontline, Russian infantry tactics, and how Ukrainians feel about recent peace talks. Also, the stark reality of drone warfare as casualties soar from these modern killing machines.

  • S03E02 Sam Neill

    • May 2, 2025
    • TVNZ

    ML Actor, Sam Neill, tells Guyon what it's like to work with Stephen Spielberg and talks about a near death experience while filming Jurassic Park. Plus, his candid thoughts on Jacinda Ardern’s leadership and why he feels sorry for Brad Pitt.

  • S03E03 Eugene Ryder

    • May 9, 2025
    • TVNZ

    MLC Former Black power member, Eugene Ryder, reveals what really pushes young people into gang life. Plus, his crisis of conscience at receiving a King's Service Medal and why "By Māori For Māori" isn't the right approach.

  • S03E04 Stephen Scheeler

    • May 16, 2025
    • TVNZ

    Former Facebook CEO, Stephen Scheeler, on how social media targets teens with low self-esteem. Plus, his shares his first hand insights into Mark Zuckerberg and explains why he thinks "he's failed the test" when it comes to Trump.

  • S03E05 Malcolm Turnbull

    • May 30, 2025
    • TVNZ

    PG Former Australian Prime Minister, Malcolm Turnbull, on the global ramifications of Trump's tariffs and whether trade war could lead to actual war. Plus, why he was surprised at Winston Peters' decision to fire Phil Goff.

  • S03E06 Nigel Latta

    • May 7, 2025
    • TVNZ

    Psychologist, Nigel Latta on cancer, chemotherapy and successful co parenting. Plus he shares his heartwarming plans with the love of his life.

  • S03E07 Episode 7

    • June 13, 2025
    • TVNZ

  • S03E08 Episode 8

    • June 20, 2025
    • TVNZ

  • S03E09 Episode 9

    • June 27, 2025
    • TVNZ

  • S03E10 Episode 10

    • July 4, 2025
    • TVNZ