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Taking listeners behind the scenes of news stories to hear from the people at the centre of them, in their own words. Made with support from NZ On Air.

Bird of Paradise Productions, Stuff


    • Jun 15, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
    • weekly NEW EPISODES
    • 33m AVG DURATION
    • 38 EPISODES


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    Love and Rage

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2022 58:41


    Rage gets such bad PR, especially coming from women. When regressive politics abound, how can we channel our anger into change? Activist and writer Emily Writes gets us whipped up into a fervour, and leaves us with some hope.

    Love and Rage

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2022 58:41


    Rage gets such bad PR, especially coming from women. When regressive politics abound, how can we channel our anger into change? Activist and writer Emily Writes gets us whipped up into a fervour, and leaves us with some hope.

    Female Walking

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2022 36:02


    Why aren't cities designed to be safer for women? We talk to Grace, who survived a sexual attack on a poorly-lit path in Wellington a decade ago, about safety, sexism, and a place literally named "Rape Alley".

    Female Walking

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2022 36:02


    Why aren't cities designed to be safer for women? We talk to Grace, who survived a sexual attack on a poorly-lit path in Wellington a decade ago, about safety, sexism, and a place literally named "Rape Alley".

    Rougher Sex

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2022 36:10


    How do people meet and fall in love in an era of unsolicited dick pics and "vanilla" sex? Are expectations of what women will be up for during sex shifting, and what does this say about gendered power dynamics? Social researcher Tania Domett joins us to share some heartening and disturbing insights.

    Rougher Sex

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2022 36:10


    How do people meet and fall in love in an era of unsolicited dick pics and "vanilla" sex? Are expectations of what women will be up for during sex shifting, and what does this say about gendered power dynamics? Social researcher Tania Domett joins us to share some heartening and disturbing insights.

    Gaslit

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2022 35:10


    Imagine having to have security in your day job, because you're a woman of colour in power. That's daily life for Golriz Ghahraman, a Green MP who cops an extreme amount of misogynist, racist abuse. She tells us why New Zealand isn't doing enough to hold social media platforms to account.

    Gaslit

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2022 35:10


    Imagine having to have security in your day job, because you're a woman of colour in power. That's daily life for Golriz Ghahraman, a Green MP who cops an extreme amount of misogynist, racist abuse. She tells us why New Zealand isn't doing enough to hold social media platforms to account.

    My Fat Friend Cat

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2022 39:09


    She wasn't just fat, she was super fat. Fat liberation activist Sonya Renée Taylor, author of the New York Times Bestseller "The Body is Not an Apology", talks about the legacy of her friend and fat studies scholar Cat Pausé following her sudden death in March 2022.

    My Fat Friend Cat

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2022 39:09


    She wasn't just fat, she was super fat. Fat liberation activist Sonya Renée Taylor, author of the New York Times Bestseller "The Body is Not an Apology", talks about the legacy of her friend and fat studies scholar Cat Pausé following her sudden death in March 2022.

    Red Flags

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2022 29:18


    How do you know to trust your gut when you think someone is crossing the line?We talk to Simone Kaho, whose courage in telling a #Metoo story helped send a rapist to jail.

    Red Flags

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2022 29:18


    How do you know to trust your gut when you think someone is crossing the line? We talk to Simone Kaho, whose courage in telling a #Metoo story helped send a rapist to jail.

    The surrogate

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2022 27:01


    Would you ever have a baby for someone else? Lacey answers our questions about the journey of surrogacy, and what it's like giving the gift of a family to her friends.

    The Surrogate

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2022 27:01


    Would you ever have a baby for someone else? Lacey answers our questions about the journey of surrogacy, and what it's like giving the gift of a family to her friends.

    The c word

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2022 31:19


    Women leaders and journalists are facing increasing online attacks, with misogynistic abuse on the rise. How to fight back? Dominion Post editor Anna Fifield talks about her decision to publish the c-word on the front page.

    The C Word

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2022 31:19


    Women leaders and journalists are facing increasing online attacks, with misogynistic abuse on the rise. How to fight back? Dominion Post editor Anna Fifield talks about her decision to publish the c-word on the front page.

    Crying at work

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2022 35:42


    Have you ever cried at work? What happens when you have a bad day, but any vulnerability might affect your client's case? We talk to defence lawyer Elizabeth Hall about being a woman in court.

    Crying at work

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2022 35:42


    Have you ever cried at work? What happens when you have a bad day, but any vulnerability might affect your client's case? We talk to defence lawyer Elizabeth Hall about being a woman in court.

    The Bachelorette

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2022 36:25


    Can reality television really be feminist? Former Bachelorette Lexie Brown talks about her journey of being packaged up for TV, what the show was like, and why things didn't last with the man she chose.

    The Bachelorette

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2022 36:25


    Can reality television really be feminist? Former Bachelorette Lexie Brown talks about her journey of being packaged up for TV, what the show was like, and why things didn't last with the man she chose.

    Age of Consent

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2022 31:00


    What do you wish you knew about sex as a teenager? What does this even mean? Does it mean boys will be lovely, because that's what they are before society teaches them they should treat girls like dirt? We speak with educator Lily, who goes and talks to schools about consent.

    Age of Consent

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2022 31:00


    What do you wish you knew about sex as a teenager? What does this even mean? Does it mean boys will be lovely, because that's what they are before society teaches them they should treat girls like dirt? We speak with educator Lily, who goes and talks to schools about consent.

    My professor was a predator

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2022 33:24


    You know that sinking feeling when you find out someone you respected is a sex pest? What if that person is your professor? We talk to Emily Rosenthal, who was in disgraced journalism academic Grant Hannis's class at the time of his sexual attack, about reporting the story with Kirsty.

    My professor was a predator

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2022 33:24


    You know that sinking feeling when you find out someone you respected is a sex pest? What if that person is your professor? We talk to Emily Rosenthal, who was in disgraced journalism academic Grant Hannis's class at the time of his sexual attack, about reporting the story with Kirsty.

    Women's mags: Trash or treasure?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2022 32:27


    For a generation raised on the white faces and stick-thin models of women's mags, there's a lot to unpack. Former 'Woman' magazine assistant editor Siena Yates talks about how she brought some mana wāhine to the glossy pages. And what that meant.

    The Pink Pages

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2022 32:27


    For a generation raised on the white faces and stick-thin models of women's mags, there's a lot to unpack. Former 'Woman' magazine assistant editor Siena Yates talks about how she brought some mana wāhine to the glossy pages. And what that meant.

    Rabbit holes

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2022 33:27


    What do you do when misinformation gets a grip on someone you love? It's a dilemma journalist Anke Richter has been faced with many times before in her work on cults and conspiracies. She explains how the anti-vaccine movement operates - and what to do if you want to help a friend or family member out of the rabbit hole. Produced for Stuff by Bird of Paradise with support from NZ On Air.

    Rabbit holes

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2022 33:27


    What do you do when misinformation gets a grip on someone you love? It's a dilemma journalist Anke Richter has been faced with many times before in her work on cults and conspiracies. She explains how the anti-vaccine movement operates - and what to do if you want to help a friend or family member out of the rabbit hole. Produced for Stuff by Bird of Paradise with support from NZ On Air.

    Entitlement

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2021 34:59


    Since breaking up with her abusive ex, Sarah's struggled to survive. First the government intercepted her child support because she was on the benefit. Now he's stopped paying entirely. Why are the tax department asking single mums to help track down their abusers? Produced by Bird of Paradise for Stuff with support from NZ on Air.

    Entitlement

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2021 34:59


    Since breaking up with her abusive ex, Sarah's struggled to survive. First the government intercepted her child support because she was on the benefit. Now he's stopped paying entirely. Why are the tax department asking single mums to help track down their abusers? Produced by Bird of Paradise for Stuff with support from NZ on Air.

    The breadwinners

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2021 34:30


    Michelle grew up watching her Pasifika mum work twice as hard as her colleagues, for less pay. Now, her own workers are asking her for loans, so they can feed their kids in a pandemic. We look at sexism, racism and work. Produced by Bird of Paradise for Stuff with support from NZ on Air.

    The breadwinners

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2021 34:30


    Michelle grew up watching her Pasifika mum work twice as hard as her colleagues, for less pay. Now, her own workers are asking her for loans, so they can feed their kids in a pandemic. We look at sexism, racism and work. Produced by Bird of Paradise for Stuff with support from NZ on Air.

    I am a mother. I have a child

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2021 33:02


    Sara's daughter Ratahi was a preschooler when her mum was diagnosed with preventable cervical cancer. In the slow world of women's health, will things improve for the next generation of wāhine Māori?" Produced by Bird of Paradise for Stuff with support from NZ on Air .

    I am a mother. I have a child

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2021 33:02


    Sara's daughter Ratahi was a preschooler when her mum was diagnosed with preventable cervical cancer. In the slow world of women's health, will things improve for the next generation of wāhine Māori?" Produced by Bird of Paradise for Stuff with support from NZ on Air .

    Ghost in the System

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2021 37:27


    What's it like, going to court against your rapist, twice? We meet S, who went through two trials, and find out why survivors have to do their own paperwork to keep themselves safe afterwards. Produced by Bird of Paradise for Stuff with support from NZ on Air

    Ghost in the System

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2021 37:27


    What's it like, going to court against your rapist, twice? We meet S, who went through two trials, and find out why survivors have to do their own paperwork to keep themselves safe afterwards. Produced by Bird of Paradise for Stuff with support from NZ on Air

    Tell Me About It - Trailer

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2021 0:55


    A trailer for new podcast series Tell Me About It, taking you behind the news, to hear from the voices at the centre of the story, with Kirsty Johnston and Michelle Duff. Launches Friday, November 19th. Produced by Bird of Paradise for Stuff with support from NZ on Air.

    Tell Me About It - Trailer

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2021 0:55


    A trailer for new podcast series Tell Me About It, taking you behind the news, to hear from the voices at the centre of the story, with Kirsty Johnston and Michelle Duff. Launches Friday, November 19th. Produced by Bird of Paradise for Stuff with support from NZ on Air.

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