About this episode

Colin Fassnidge discusses his views on New Zealand pies, his journey with food, and the importance of seeking mental health support.

Colin Fassnidge reckons New Zealand pies are better than Australia's and he's not afraid to say it. The My Kitchen Rules judge and star of Off the Grid joins Paula Bennett to explain why food became his passport to the world and reveal the experience that eventually sent him to therapy. Now he wants more men to reach out for support.   Off the Grid returns to TVNZ 1 for a news season on Sunday June 7. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

People in this episode

Host: Paula Bennett

Guest: Colin Fassnidge

Topics covered

• food
• mental health
• cultural comparison
• television
• support for men

Keywords

• Colin Fassnidge
• New Zealand pies
• My Kitchen Rules
• Off the Grid
• mental health
• therapy
• support for men

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: My Kitchen Rules, Off the Grid, TVNZ 1

Places: New Zealand, Australia

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