Rocker Jimmy Barnes on gigs, gang fights and getting stuck in.

Honorary "Great Kiwi" Jimmy Barnes reveals how he could have been killed at a New Zealand gig. Why the ferry skipper who busted through a Sail GP practice in Auckland should get a pay rise. A young Kiwi is making a social media name for himself in Uganda of all places. And one of New Zealand's greatest sporting nemeses turns out to be actually pretty likeable.

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The F#$%ing News flips the script on the news - short, upbeat, inspirational and f#$%ing good fun journalism with the nation’s favourite everyman reporter, Paddy Gower. TFN sees Paddy talking to Kiwis who are the good, the great and the brains of our nation. Get in touch paddy@tfn.co.nz This podcast is hosted by Paddy Gower and Executive Produced by Jon Bridges. It's made in partnership between Stuff and Believer Media. Paddy is touring Aotearoa New Zealand this November and December with a LIVE SHOW, bringing the TFN positivity to your town. He'll share yarns from his book, find a local Good Kiwi, and he's keen to meet you. For tickets go to paddygower.co.nz