EXCLUSIVE: Simon Barnett on Losing Jodi, Grief, Faith & Finding Purpose скачать в хорошем качестве

EXCLUSIVE: Simon Barnett on Losing Jodi, Grief, Faith & Finding Purpose

In this deeply personal episode, legendary New Zealand radio broadcaster Simon Barnett (More FM) opens up about the love story he shared with his late wife Jodi, her courageous battle with brain cancer, and the life-changing lessons her loss has taught him. Simon reflects on the early days of their relationship, the moment they received the devastating diagnosis, and the realities of living with grief. He also shares how his faith, family, and friends have helped him through the darkest times. Beyond his personal story, Simon looks back on his iconic career in New Zealand media and radio, from becoming a household name on More FM to shaping generations of Kiwi broadcasting. This is a conversation about love, loss, resilience — and a tribute to Jodi’s enduring legacy. This episode is brought to you by the TAB. Got a hunch? Download the new app today and get your bet on. Timestamps: 0:00 Why Simon Barnett is so private 4:30 On grief and losing his wife Jodi 9:00 Going to counselling 10:30 Talking to God 12:30 Family life, kids & parents remarrying 18:00 Funny story: competitiveness & missing flights 20:00 Being a terrible handyman (clip) 23:00 Becoming “Chiefy” to his grandkids 30:30 Early career & Telethon story (clip) 33:20 What Now TV show days 38:20 Why he stayed in Christchurch (offers abroad & Auckland) 49:00 The Tom Cruise story: humiliation to meeting him 55:30 Dancing With the Stars 1:04:00 Being a caregiver (clip) 1:10:00 The month after Jodi’s passing 1:18:00 Finding faith at age 30 1:21:00 Return to More FM & leaving Newstalk ZB 1:29:40 Raising daughters 1:35:02 Masculinity after raising four children 1:40:33 The key to happiness