SEASON 2 Ep1. The Thieving F**king Gnome

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SEASON 2 Ep1. The Thieving F**king Gnome

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Oct 11, 2023

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The New Zealand Today podcast returns!
Slightly different format this year but in Ep 1 Guy returns to see his old mate Karen, and finally finish a story they started more than one year ago, the legend of the Thieving F**king Gnome getting sucked out of a car on the Remutakas!

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Oct 11, 2023

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Premium volunteer journalist Guy Williams is joined by his director and friend, Matt Cooke, as they share amazing stories, give questionable life advice and investigate some of the biggest stories in New Zealand, and the world, today. New episodes each Wednesday (NZT)

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The New Zealand Today Podcast - Trailer: The New Zealand Today Podcast with Guy and Karen is coming to all major podcast platforms on December 1. Subscribe now! by New Zealand Today
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SEASON 2 Ep1. The Thieving F**king Gnome: The New Zealand Today podcast returns! Slightly different format this year but in Ep 1 Guy returns to see his old mate Karen, and finally finish a story they started more than one year ago, the legend of the Thieving F**king Gnome getting sucked out... by New Zealand Today
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Ep 2: Māori Bomb Scare: The NZ Today podcast spreads its wings as Guy gets a lead on a legendary Kiwi he's been trying to track down for years... the man behind the infamous "Māori Bomb Scare" Video. by New Zealand Today
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Ep.7 Karen Returns!: Back in Christchurch catching up with Karen (Formerly of Stokes Valley) for some more stories and inspirational life advice. by New Zealand Today
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Ep. 8 The worst crowd in NZ!: For years Guy has heard mythical rumours of the "Worst" place to do a gig in NZ... Whanganui! Guy travels to this mythical place to face what is potentially the toughest crowd in the country! GUY IS ON TOUR IN NZ AND AUS IN 2024: https://linktr.ee/gu... by New Zealand Today
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Ep.9 Lisa Lewis/Hamilton Lightsaber Club: Guy travels to Hamilton to talk to legendary Kiwi stripper Lisa Lewis, but she's not keen to talk, luckily he meets a lightsaber club in the carpark and so he just goes and does that. Guy is on tour in Australia and NZ in 2024: guywilliams.co.nz. by New Zealand Today
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