Gavin Learns

Gavin Learns

By Gavin HewitsonSociety & Culture
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Gavin Learns episodes

  • Gavin Learns - Episode 15 - The Great Gamble

    Welcome... to the Great Gamble. My friend Tom Shackleton and I decided to gamble on horses for this latest episode of the podcast. Collectively we put together $121.50 and decided to see how much money we could make in roughly one hour through gambling.  

    There were highs, there were lows, but most importantly... I am now a gambling addict.   

    You can follow Tom on Instagram at @tomlesnak and me @gavinhews.  

     If you are having any addiction problems... DONT TALK TO ME!  

    1 hr 24 min
  • Gavin Learns - Episode 14 - Interviewing An Expert On Depression & Anxiety Amongst Youths

    Today I interviewed Mr Ben Sedley who is an expert in his understanding of depression, OCD and anxiety amongst youths.   

    Ben Sedley is a Clinical Psychologist, based in Wellington and the author of Stuff that Sucks: A Teen's Guide to Accepting what you can't change and Committing to what you can and Stuff that's Loud: A Teen's Guide to Unspiralling from OCD. Both of these books can be found anywhere where books are sold but try and BUY LOCAL.   

    This was a great episode that really helped me learn a bit more about topic I have always been puzzled by. We talked about the reasoning behind self harm, the influencing factors that contribute a declining mental health and the state of the world today and how this play's into an individual's state of mind. I highly recommend this podcast episode regardless of your age if you are afflicted by any of the conditions mentioned above.  

    To learn more about Ben, check him out at his website www.bensedley.com and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/stuff.ts.

    51 min
  • Gavin Learns - Episode 13 - Interviewing Hare Krishnas

    Episode 13 of the Gavin Learns podcast!  


    Today I interviewed two Hare Krishna's named Saumya and Radhika. We talked about what the Hare Krishna movement revolves around, what it means to be a Hare Krishna, and some of the biggest misconceptions around this religion.  This was a really illuminating podcast and I got a lot out of it. The two guest were lovely and I am super pleased to have had the opportunity to talk them. 

    While the conversation I had with these two was great, I feel like I need to talk to someone who has left the Hare Krishna movement to get a more round about picture of what is involved in being part of this group.

    1 hr 6 min
  • Gavin Learns - Episode 12 - An Alternative Comedian

    Ladies and gentlemen episode number 12.   

    Jundas Capone is what I would describe as an alternative comedian. We talked about the Wellington comedy scene, the process of becoming a comic and Jundas' experience with walking in the set of a porno.   

    Follow me on Instagram: @gavin.hews 

    Follow me Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GavinHews



    1 hr 4 min
  • Gavin Learns - Episode 11 - Cryptocurrency

    Today on the podcast I talked to Diesel John McGrath about Cryptocurrency. Diesel is an entirely self educated and self taught crypto aficionado.  

    We talked about Bitcoin, Ethereum, Render and whole load more. We touched on the future of money in general, banking and the benefits that Crypto poses to the future of MANKIND!  

    You can find Diesel on twitter: https://twitter.com/Chromesthete 

    Follow me on:

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GavinHews   

    Instagram: @Gavin.hews

    1 hr 22 min
  • Gavin Learns - Episode 10 - Comedy Money & Politics

    James Evans and talked about money and managing your finances as a comedian. We also touched on the subjects of universal basic income, guaranteed minimum income and we even talked a bit about politics here in New Zealand.


    Follow me on Instagram: @gavin.hews   

    Follow me Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GavinHews


    SmaSh tHaT lIke bUttOn aNd don'T foRgeT tO sUbsCriBe.   





    1 hr 32 min
  • Episode 9 - Unbroken Eye Contact

    Today, I kind of interviewed my fellow comedian Lucy Roche! This was easily the weirdest podcast episode I have ever done... basically we just stared at each other for one whole hour.  That's right, there is no audio, we just stared at one another for an entire our... unbroken eye contact... pretty surreal... 


    You can find Lucy at https://www.facebook.com/Lucy-Roche-C... 


    Follow me on Instagram @gavin.hews and Facebook  https://www.facebook.com/GavinHews

    1 hr 3 min
  • Episode 8 - A Russian comedian

    I had the pleasure of chatting with my friend Anya Rzhevitskaya who is a fellow comedian and DOPE friend.  We talked about stand up comedy in New Zealand and in Russia, we talked about life, sex, art and a whole load of other stuff. 


     Check out Anya @https://www.facebook.com/anyaistrying 

    Follow me on instagram: @gavin.hews  

    Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GavinHews



    1 hr 28 min
  • Episode 7 - An Artist

    Today I interviewed my friend Tom Shackleton (@tomlesnak) and we talked about a whole load of stuff. 

    We talked about fine art... art... parties and a helluva lot more. Check it out, like and subscribe and follow me on instagram... I'm desperate for the attention (@gavinhews).

    1 hr 6 min
  • Episode 6 - The DATE

    Well, this was a fun one!  I decided to go on a date on my podcast. I don't really date that much so I though this would be something goofy just to chuck out there. Lemme know what you guys think!  Follow me on Instagram @gavin.hews

    1 hr 5 min

About Gavin Learns

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Conversations with people ranging from yoga instructors to comedy teachers. Gavin delves into a topics and fields that interest him.