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Duncan Garner: Partying with Winston Peters & Jim Bolger đŸ˜‚đŸ»

June 28, 202300:42
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we were flying around around New Zealand
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with bulge on planes I got invited to a
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60th birthday not that I knew they go
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I'd been at tnz six minutes and I was up
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there with all these Old-Timers drinking
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whiskey with Bulger in his office with
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Winston Peters you know in the mid-90s
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and stuff that night it was raining and
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I fell into a pond and caught he facing
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my only suit that I had was all crimped
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up you know next time I went out to
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bulge's press conference out the Upper
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Hutt and I tuned up with this crimpy
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suit that was still damp and he looked
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at me and he sort of grinned he looked
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he looked 100 sweet no hanging over
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nothing I must have worn a hangover like
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a dog I had this half witch suit you
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know promised to um put yourself
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together you know
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and he was to blame it was his birthday
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but I was 21 Dom yeah so you you didn't
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have the tolerance that he had this was
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the next level

Podspun Insights

In this episode, listeners are whisked away to the vibrant world of New Zealand's media landscape in the mid-90s. The host recounts a hilariously chaotic evening at a 60th birthday bash, where the mingling of old-timers and whiskey leads to a series of misadventures. Picture this: a young, slightly inebriated guest, fresh to the scene, finds himself in a crumpled suit after an unexpected plunge into a pond. The imagery is vivid and relatable, capturing the essence of youthful folly and the camaraderie of a bygone era. As the host navigates the aftermath of the night, including a press conference with the legendary Bulger, the narrative unfolds with a delightful mix of humor and nostalgia, making it a memorable exploration of personal growth amidst the chaos of life. This episode is a charming reminder of the awkward yet endearing moments that shape our stories and connections.

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Episode Highlights

  • A Memorable Birthday Celebration
    An unexpected fall into a pond leads to a comical wardrobe malfunction at a birthday party.
    “I fell into a pond and caught my only suit that I had.”
    @ 00m 12s
    June 28, 2023
  • The Hangover Experience
    A humorous reflection on youthful tolerance and the aftermath of a night out.
    “I must have worn a hangover like a dog.”
    @ 00m 26s
    June 28, 2023

Episode Quotes

Key Moments

  • Old-Timers and Whiskey00:06
  • Pond Mishap00:12
  • Crimpy Suit00:15
  • Birthday Blame00:34