Duncan Garner launches new look Editor-in-Chief podcast

AUCKLAND, Today: Duncan Garner, one of Aotearoa’s most seasoned journalists, is returning to live news. MediaWorks announced that Garner’s popular Editor-in-Chief podcast will relaunch next week as a live breakfast show.

Starting Monday, May 20, Duncan Garner: Editor-in-Chief Live will air weekdays from 7:30 am. The show will cover key issues affecting New Zealanders, with listeners able to engage directly with Garner during the broadcast.

Garner brings his dynamic style, tackling tough questions with politicians, newsmakers, and everyday Kiwis. He says, “The move to a live show will add pace and energy to what we already do and gives us the opportunity for more listener interaction on the issues of the day.

“Listeners can text, call, email, or message me to share their views. Rest assured we’ll still keep doing the deep dive interviews that have served the podcast so well.”

“It’s great to be reunited with Duncan again. He still has boundless energy, a huge appetite for all news, and most importantly, his incredible interview skills mean he gets the most out of guests.” – Miranda Fisher

Since its debut in May 2023, Garner’s podcast has released over 200 episodes and gained a loyal following. Alongside the live show, Garner will continue his feature-length podcast interviews with inspiring guests.

TV veteran Miranda Fisher joins as the new Executive Producer for Duncan Garner: Editor-in-Chief Live. She brings extensive live news and current affairs experience, having worked on TVNZ’s Breakfast, Paul Henry, and The AM Show for MediaWorks TV.

Fisher says, “It’s great to be reunited with Duncan again. He still has boundless energy, a huge appetite for all news, and most importantly, his incredible interview skills mean he gets the most out of guests.”

Duncan Garner: Editor-in-Chief Live kicks off Monday, May 20, at 7:30 am on rova or wherever you listen to podcasts.

CREDITS

MediaWorks
Senior Marketing Manager: Lee Gilmour
Senior Designer: Anton Herbet
Head of Digital Audio: Richie Culph
Podcast Content Director: Willy Macalister

Radlab
Director: Jared Donkin
Producer: Ben Gerardts
Creative: Maddie Pickering
Camera Op and Edit: Sean Yew
Animation: Dan Lutterman
Head of Post: Ben Loader