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DEM BOYZ are bringing you the best of 2025 (in media form)! We cover a wide range of favs from the past year, we talkin movies, we talkin TV, we talkin music, we talkin EVERYTHING YOUR BLACK LITTLE HEARTS CAN HANDLE! But also we know we're old, so go easy on us. We are fragile, we are weak little boys. Our hearts are failing. We can only do so much. Please love us.

First of all, can I start by offering an apology to TVNZ? I gave them a bit of grief last night for starting the news bulletin with the peaches, but it turns out I was wrong and they were right. This has sparked a flurry of debate over whether we prefer our Wattie's peaches from Hawke's Bay or whether we don't really care if it comes from China or not. It's also prompted a statement from Wattie's asking us to support local growers. In other words, can we please buy New Zealand made? Now, that is a very nice sentiment, but let's be honest, that's all it is. It is a sentiment and it's not going to work. I mean, this is me, this is not me being cavalier about how hard this must be for the Hawke's Bay peach growers who are losing their Wattie's contracts. For them, this must be absolutely devastating and I feel terrible for them. But this is me being realistic about the prospect of any 'Buy New Zealand Made' campaign working. Wattie's New Zealand peaches, according to Pak'nSave's online store, are $3.90 a can. Pam's cheap peaches are 99 cents a can. That's a no-brainer, you're gonna buy the 99 cent can. Who is buying the $3.90 can? Grey Lynn? That makes no sense whatsoever. I mean - look, maybe if I thought about it a little bit, which I don't, but if I did, maybe I would pay 10, 20 cents, 40 cents at a push, more for a New Zealand made product. But I would not pay four times as much, it's far too expensive. And I wouldn't even do it in the first place because buying New Zealand made never works, does it? It never has. If it did, we would still be wearing Bata Bullets and buying Juliet Hogan and eating Sanitarium peanut butter. We wouldn't be reading about the closure of manufacturing businesses every other month, which today, by the way, is the Carter Holt Harvey mill in Tokoroa. I do the shopping in our house 90 percent of the time and I don't even know the provenance of the food I'm buying. I do not know where the canned food comes from, I absolutely do not know where the dried goods come from. And often, I'm not even really looking where the fresh fruit comes from. Yep, I know where the meat comes from, but that's basically a given, isn't it? It's simple economics, it always will be. And even if Wattie's has this tiny little hope that there might be a last-minute public rally for the New Zealand grown peaches, I think they already know the outcome, which is why they've already cut the contracts. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nearly a million people in New Zealand are currently receiving Superannuation, getting payments of between nearly $600 and just over $1000 every fortnight. But in this cost of living crisis, how easy is it to survive on the pension? Ed McKnight tried living on it for a week and came to a couple of conclusions around what it would be like to retire. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"We've answered every question": Hipkins defends decision not to front Covid Inquiry Labour leader Chris Hipkins says he's already answered the Covid Inquiry Commissioner's questions, negating any need for him to appear publicly. Hipkins and former Ministers Dame Jacinda Ardern, Grant Robertson, and Ayesha Verrall declined open hearings, leading the second part of the inquiry to be called off. Hipkins says lawyers raised several issues around them appearing, including setting a precedent and possible abuse. He told Mike Hosking he doesn't see the point in repeating the process. Hipkins says the Commissioners themselves have said former ministers have answered every single question put to them and they are seeking no further information. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Let's talk about this business with the pension age. Chris Luxon has said twice today that he wants the pension age to go up to 67. He said it once on Kerre's show this morning, and then at a post-Budget lunch speaking to business leaders, he repeated it and he told them that this is basically going to be election policy for National next year. Now, regardless of how you may feel about this, I mean, you'd have to be coming around to the realisation, wouldn't you, that we are inching closer and closer to this thing actually happening. Especially after the changes that the Government made to our KiwiSaver retirement funds yesterday. It's not long now. I think that the Government will have completely wound down its government support of KiwiSaver, and then it's gonna come after the pension next, isn't it? This is where I think it gets tricky, because this is not just about money for people. This is emotional. Let me lay out the emotional argument for you as it plays out in my head, okay? It goes like this: don't touch my pension. You can touch anything else. Do not touch my pension. I don't care if they take away every other piece of welfare that is available to me and other people. In fact, I would actually welcome it, because I think there is way too much welfare in this country for the middle class who don't actually need it. You get a best start payment for having a newborn. You're having a baby. They give you money. You get the winter energy payment. You get Working for Families, which I think is a crime. You get the subsidised childcare for sending your kid to kindy. You get free tertiary education for the 3rd year, God only knows why. Free government money for your KiwiSaver. Now, as far as I'm concerned, there's way too much of that stuff going on. They can take all of that away. If they don't want to take it away, they can means test it so that actually the most, and only the most needy in this country get it. But I will do everything I can to stop them touching my pension. Because I have earned that money. This is not a question about whether I need that money, it is that I have earned that money. I, like you, have contributed huge amounts of tax to this country, and actually I have not claimed very much back for myself. It's certainly not anywhere near how much I have put in. The only thing that stops me from being very sour about how much money they take out of my pay packet every year and the wasting of that money and the bludging by some on that money is the knowledge that when I hit 65 and want to retire, I will get a little bit back. Call it a goodwill gesture from the government, if you like, a government who I have helped prop up just like you have for donkeys' years, by the time that money comes into my bank account. So, good luck to Chris Luxon getting this one across the line. I think it's going to be one of the hardest fights to win because of the emotional argument that I have just laid out for you. I think they might find it easier to take away a lot of other welfare first. And unless they take away a lot of other welfare first, I am not budging on the pension.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hasn't working from home become funny? Seek have produced a thing called Money Matters, and they look at work-life balance. Actually, hasn't that become a thing as well – work-life balance. I can't place it exactly, but it seems like a Covid thing. The world changed and so did we. Working hard is now so last year, or so last decade. We all long for work-life balance with a good sprinkling of mental health days. But working from home is a scam because according to Money Matters if you got a pay rise you would go back to the office quick as you like. So is it about work-life balance or is it about money? Everything is about money. We just like to pretend it isn't. You feel more virtuous if you pretend it isn't about money. But Money Matters spills the truth. Working from home is easier, we save on the commute, you claim you are more productive, blah blah blah. "Hey, how about 20% more?" Then you're out of there. We would work more hours for more money, we would take on an increased workload for more money, and we would commute further for more money. There isn't much we wouldn't do for more money. The work from home thing, by the way, is funny because before Covid there was virtually no such thing. The idea that you could invent a thing and then having invented it, because we were all locked down anyway, turn it into a permanent thing that could only be broken by a pay rise is the ultimate in farce. It's an insight into how quickly a habit can form if it suits you. Anyway, the only other thing that can make us blow up our precious work-life balance is more time off. But it still doesn't beat money. It's why lotto is popular I guess – money solves everything. Do we value work-life balance? My word we do. But do we value it more than money? Don't make me laugh. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"A snapshot in time": Guy Sebastian discusses his creative process, latest album Guy Sebastian is an Australasian icon with a career that's nothing short of extraordinary. From winning the first season of Australian Idol back in 2003, to carving out a place on the charts, to mentoring new talent as a coach on The Voice Australia – he's been in the spotlight for over two decades. And now he's embarking on a new chapter with the release of his tenth album ‘One Hundred Times Around The Sun'. The album has taken Sebastian nearly five years to make, a much longer period than the typical six months to two years most artists these days create them in. He told Jack Tame that in the early stages of his career, he felt pressure to create quickly. “Don't take longer than a year,” Sebastian explained. “Or you'll disappear into obscurity.” “Then there's like, the pressure of doing the right thing by the fans, y'know, you don't wanna make them wait too long.” It's a mentality that used to govern much of Sebastian's process, but one that he's managed to grow beyond. “I just got to this point where like, I don't want to release anything until I'm stoked with it,” he told Tame. “I wanna love every song. I don't want a filler on there, I want every song to be great.” LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The crew reviews the final season of Stranger Things and ranks the Best Movies and TV Shows of the year.

Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson joined Mike Hosking once again to Wrap the Week that was. On today's agenda was the gender pay gap, the Tom Phillips situation, and Kate finally got her chance to call out Mike's behaviour from the week. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From prison to med school: Dr Timoti te Moke opens up about rough upbringing that led him to healthcare Dr Timoti Te Moke became a doctor at age 56, but it wasn't an easy road to get into medical school. Before he started at Middlemore Hospital, he endured a childhood filled with abuse, time in state care, in prison and eventually gangs. He detailed his journey in his new book, The Unlikely Doctor, and says he wrote it to shine a light on the barriers holding Kiwis back from reaching their potential. "There are a lot of people that could be where I am, but due to the barriers that society put in place, they are not able to do this. Essentially, what my book is looking at is the potential this country could have if we realised that these are the barriers we have in place." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dame Noeline Taurua gives her first interview since the saga began Dame Noeline Taurua has broken her silence, following her suspension and reinstatement as Silver Ferns coach. The 57-year-old and her coaching team were stood down in September after player concerns emerged from a Sydney training camp. Interim coach Yvette McCausland-Durie is leading the team on next week's Northern Tour. Speaking to Newstalk ZB's Mike Hosking in her first interview since the saga, Taurua says the suspension was horrific, and she feels partly vindicated, but not fully back in the job. She says her happy place is on court, training with the players, so there's still a bit to go until she's really back. LISTEN ABOVE FOR PART 1 AND BELOW FOR PART 2 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Frontière Rock 22h minuit chaque mardi et découvrir toute l'actualité de la scène Underground mondiale : Post Punk - Cold Wave - Dark Wave - Gothic Rock - Shoegaze Ré écoutez l'émission Dark du mardi 6 Janvier 2026 qui monte en cliquant sur le lien ci dessus. Une programmation pleine de nouveautés, d'inédits, d'exclus et de classiques et de souvenirs. Ce soir la Frontière vous propose une sélection pour le Best Of de l'Année 2025. Frontière Rock 10 p.m. midnight every Tuesday and discover all the news of the world Underground scene: Post Punk - Cold Wave - Dark Wave - Gothic Rock - Shoegaze Ré listen to the Dark show of Tuesday january 06th, 2026 which goes up by clicking on the link below above. A program full of novelties, unreleased, exclusives and classics and memories. Tonight La Frontière offers you a selection for the Best Of The Year 2025. Station: ATTITUDE Date: 06/01/2026 Slot: 22h Hour Performer Title Tuesday 22:00:00 Tuesday 22:02:09 A TRANSITION Echoes (feat. Hèrbé) Tuesday 22:05:22 AFI holy visions Tuesday 22:08:59 Altar de Fey Obituary Tuesday 22:12:40 Ash Code Run In The Dark Tuesday 22:16:46 Cataphiles The Industry Tuesday 22:19:54 Creux Lies Apocalypto Tuesday 22:24:23 Crying Vessel Until Dawn Tuesday 22:28:35 CULTURE HEX CONVERGENCE Tuesday 22:32:23 Darkways Hollow Tuesday 22:37:33 Dlina Volny Flair Tuesday 22:41:14 Ductape Fine Tuesday 22:44:54 False Flowers Dorothea Puente's Ghost Tuesday 22:50:09 Grave Testament Crown of Ashes Tuesday 22:56:32 H.A.L.T. IN TIME Station: ATTITUDE Date: 06/01/2026 Slot: 23h Hour Performer Title Tuesday 23:00:00 Tuesday 23:01:02 Joey Longshanks Siobhan Tuesday 23:06:07 KRUR ... And then the Dark Tuesday 23:11:13 Lone Assembly In the Open Tuesday 23:14:08 NITE + Leah Lane Oblivion (My Obsession) (Bien) Tuesday 23:17:25 OCTAVIAN WINTERS HERMINE Tuesday 23:21:05 Peter Murphy Silver Shade Tuesday 23:25:06 post-punk'er Everything is gone Tuesday 23:29:53 Rome In Brightest Black Tuesday 23:32:50 Rosetta Stone Connect The Dots Tuesday 23:36:52 SCHIMMEL ÜBER BERLIN SCHATTENRISS Tuesday 23:40:40 Strange Boutique Radium Kiss Tuesday 23:45:08 THE DISCUSSION In The Mirror Tuesday 23:48:34 The Exile Incantation Tuesday 23:51:05 The Horrors Silent Sister Tuesday 23:56:36 The Long Losts What's Left of Us? (William Faith Remix) Frontière Rock 100% Underground

'It wasn't a difficult yes': Helena Bonham Carter talks new role in Four Letters of Love Since launching into the spotlight in the 1985 film A Room with a View, Helena Bonham Carter has gone on to lead a memorable acting career full of iconic roles. Between The Crown, Sweeney Todd, Fight Club, the Harry Potter franchise and Ocean's 8, her film career has no shortage of iconic performances. Her latest work is a starring role in the new film Four Letters of Love, alongside Gabriel Byrne and Pierce Brosnan. She says the variety of roles she's taken on has been 'extraordinary'. "There's been a lot of moving things, it's not been boring...I just did whatever was new." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's Friday once more, but Mike Hosking's panel for Wrapping the Week looks a little different. Tim Wilson is off on holiday, so a special guest was brought in to replace him – Sir John Key. It took a while for Kate to guess the "rando" calling in, but once she did they got stuck in discussing clothing, wine, and whether or not Sir John can join Kate's pickleball league. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

'Rotten, corrupt': Tiki Taane takes aim at Spotify as Kiwi artists boycott platform Many of New Zealand's biggest musicians are boycotting Spotify and ditching the platform amid accusations of exploitation. Tiki Taane and The Bats are among the big names getting behind Boycott Spotify NZ and other Kiwi bands like Carb on Carb, Synthetic Children and Recitals have signed the statement calling for better treatment. Taane has cited greed, corruption and investment in European defence technology company Helsing as some of the key reasons why he's walking away. "I love music, I love creating music, but I also have to take a stand against corruption, against greed, against war, against murder - the easiest thing for me to do to help support that is to take my music off the platform and cancel my subscription." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"Fit for a King": Nici Wickes' Lamington Cake If you ever need to produce a celebration cake, this is it! Serves 8-10 Ingredients: Sponge cake 130g unsalted butter, softened 1 cup caster sugar 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 3 large eggs 2⅓ cups self-raising flour 1 pinch salt 1 cup milk To decorate  1/3 cup raspberry jam, warmed slightly 1 ½ cup icing sugar 30g butter, softened ½ cup raspberries (fresh or frozen, defrosted) 3-5 tablespoons, boiling water 1 ½ cups coconut thread 300mls cream, whipped with one tbsp icing sugar Method: Preheat the oven to 170 C fan bake. Grease two 20cm round cake tins and dust with flour. Beat the butter, sugar and vanilla until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, and mix until well beaten. Stir in the flour and salt then the milk and mix until just combined, being careful not to over-mix. Divide the batter between the cake tins, one third in one and two thirds in another. Bake for 25 minutes or until they spring back when gently pressed. The thicker one will likely need 5-7 minutes more cooking time. Leave to cool for 12-15 minutes before turning onto a wire rack to cool completely. Cut tops off each sponge to level them if necessary, then split the thicker one into two layers. Mix icing sugar, butter and half of the boiling water. Press the raspberries through a sieve to collect the juice and add this to the icing. Aim for a smooth, runny icing, adding more water or icing sugar as needed. Pour out onto a shallow dinner plate. Sprinkle coconut onto another dinner plate. Roll the sides of each cake layer in the icing to get the cake sides evenly coated, then roll in the coconut to cover. To assemble, place one sponge layer on a serving plate. Spread with jam, then dollop on whipped cream. Top with second sponge layer and repeat with jam and cream. Top with the final sponge layer. Spread the top with icing then sprinkle over coconut. Chill for 30 minutes before ready to serve. Use a serrated knife to cut and enjoy! Nici's note: Feel free to use two store-bought sponges if you want to save time. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We wrap up 2025 with a list of Jarrell's favorite Movies, Television shows and albums he enjoyed throughout the year. Also he tests his human wife Mandy's knowledge with the return of the previously annual end of the year trivia!Please subscribe to the podcast/YouTube channel and follow us on the socials!Email: njhybridradio@gmail.comFacebook: https://facebook.com/puppetreviews15Twitter: https://twitter.com/puppetreviews15Instagram: https://instagram.com/puppetreviews15Patreon: https://patreon.com/puppetperspectivesYou can also support us with a donation here: ⁠Puppet Perspectives is Podcasts and YouTube videos (buymeacoffee.com)Support the show

The A-Team is back to Wrap the Week, with Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson joining Mike Hosking to discuss the week that was. They discussed Mike's coffee woes, how being 60 differs to being 40, and a wayward delivery of cherries. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“Finding the balance”: Ed Sheeran talks fame and staying grounded, 2026 tour One of the world's bestselling artists, Ed Sheeran is one of the most influential artists of his generation. He's sold almost 200 million albums and is one of only a handful of artists on Spotify Billions Club with more than ten tracks with over one billion streams. Sheeran last toured New Zealand's stages back in 2023, and he's returning three years later, with 2026's ‘Loop Tour'. Despite his global musical success, Ed Sheeran has a reputation for being down to earth and humble, shrugging off the trappings of stardom in favour of a much more grounded presence. He alternates between projects – huge stadium tours and local gigs, painting and podcasts, parenting and performing. While the most enjoyable period of his career was the first two years after the release of Plus in which the world opened up to him, Sheeran explains that nowadays he prioritises balance. “It's about finding the balance and not going nuts,” he told Newstalk ZB's Mike Hosking. “Not being like, I am just a popstar and that is all that I am, I think it's really nice to be a dad, and also be a popstar, and have a balance of the two.” Stardom and fame can take its toll, some people becoming jaded and disconnected from the world around them, however, Sheeran believes that only happens if you live in a bubble. “I think you get jaded when things start getting very self-centred, and you think like, oh this is happening to me, and this is this, and this is that, and it's very me, me, me, me, me.” Sheeran tries to keep himself grounded, surrounding himself with regular people, getting out into the world, and taking public transport at his wife's strong encouragement. “I do remember playing shows where no one wants to come to them and releasing music that fell on deaf ears,” he told Hosking. “So I feel super grateful to be, you know, people are still interested in my music, people are still coming to the shows.” “I don't think you can get jaded with that.” ‘Loop Tour' is Sheeran's sixth major concert tour, and although he still performs in the occasional pub, stadium tours are on a completely different level. Although there's definitely a pressure to match and even outperform his previous tours, Sheeran has faith in his music and what it means to his audience. “I know I can create special moments.” “I think that when you're doing these shows, it's an understanding that it's not about me, it's about the community and about the couples that are coming to the gig, the families that are coming to the gig, and what the songs mean to them.” LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight on The Huddle, Trish Sherson from Sherson Willis PR and Child Fund CEO Josie Pagani joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! There's growing calls to scrap NCEA - and the Government is looking to make some changes to the qualification. What do we make of this? Coldplay's Chris Martin is now warning adulterers to disentangle before the kiss cam comes on. What do we think of this saga? Should the CEO have had to resign? The Government has confirmed the new Waikato medical school is under way - do we see the costs blowing out? LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're celebrating the end of the movie year that was and the start of the movie year to come, plus our first year (minus a few months in the middle there) with Kevin at the helm! We've got our annual Maxie Awards, movies we're looking forward to in 2026 and, most importantly, each host's 10 favorites from 2025.What's Good?Alonso - BarebellsDrea - Warm (True) SpringKevin - a year of hosting (sorta)!*indicates a film we covered on the show!Drea10. Twinless*9. Lurker8. Hamnet*7. Bugonia*6. Sentimental Value5. Sorry, Baby4. The Secret Agent3. Train Dreams*2. One Battle After Another*1. Sinners*Alonso10. Happy End9. A House of Dynamite8. Rebuilding7. It Was Just an Accident6. One Battle After Another*5. Train Dreams*4. Caught by the Tides3. My Undesirable Friends: Part I — Last Air in Moscow2. Eephus1. Sinners*Kevin10. Good Fortune9. Hedda*8. The Long Walk*7. Twinless*6. Weapons*5. Thunderbolts**4. F13. Superman*2. Sinners*1. 40 Acres* Follow us on BlueSky, Facebook, Instagram, or LetterboxdWithKevin AveryDrea ClarkAlonso DuraldeProduced by Marissa FlaxbartSr. Producer Laura Swisher

"Everything to keep you guys safe": New CEO of Air NZ comments on mass cancellations In the North Island, Red Wind Warnings are in place for Wellington and southern Wairarapa. There are extensive public transport and flight cancellations. Air New Zealand says it's already cancelled almost 100 flights today. CEO Nikhil Ravishankar says told Mike Hosking that it will only operate flights if it's safe to do so. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on the Labor Radio Podcast Weekly, we wrap up our Best of the Year series with another round of standout episodes—chosen by producers and hosts across the Labor Radio Podcast Network. Highlights include deep Midwest reporting from Heartland Labor Forum; urgent political and cultural conversations from The Green and Red Podcast; working-class reflection and debate from The Wealthy Ironworker; and sustained local labor reporting from Boiling Point. We also share Best of selections from Labor History Today, connecting centuries of labor struggle to today's fights, and we close with Work Stoppage—bringing sharp analysis, humor, and unapologetic class politics to the Network. Find links to every episode featured this week on the Labor Radio Podcast Network socials, and

Andrew Webster: The Warriors are 'scrambling for each other' It hasn't been an easy start to the seasons for the Warriors, after losing to the Raiders in their opening match in Las Vegas, but the team have won their last two games against Manly and the Roosters. Warriors head coach Andrew Webster talks to Piney about what went wrong in Vegas, Ivan Cleary's influence, how Luke Metcalf's stepped into Shaun Johnson's shoes, and more. LISTEN ABOVE OR WATCH BELOW See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fletcher Powell offers his annual alternative best movies of the year list

"Such a joyful thing": Jimmy Carr talks comedy, upcoming NZ tour Jimmy Carr is well known for a couple of things, his controversial comedy and distinctive laugh chief among them. And he's bringing both to Kiwi audiences early next year, travelling right across the country, stopping in 13 different cities. He's got a prolific career in standup, as well as being a household name in UK television, not only hosting an array of panel shows, but a regular guest on many of the rest. Carr has a busy schedule, and he told Mike Hosking that he works as much as he possibly can, as his work is such a joyful thing. “If I have a night off, what am I doing? I'm sitting at home having my tea,” he said. “If I come out and do a show, it's such a joyful thing." “I also think I do have a propensity to get cancelled once in a while,” Carr confessed, the comedian having seen his fair share of controversies. “So you never know when your last one's going to be.” When it comes to cancel culture, Carr is a big advocate for freedom of speech. “I'm not for everyone, and edgy jokes, there's you know, limits of it, sometimes it's not for everyone,” he told Hosking. “But the whole cancel culture thing, you go, well, as long as you don't get cancelled by your own audience, I think you're golden.” LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this week's episode of the world's-fastest-movie-review podcast, Jackson and Mike review 1 new film!!! And give their pics for the best films and worst films of the year First, "MARTY SUPREME" Marty Mauser, a relentlessly ambitious athlete from a working-class background, pushes himself through hellish training and personal sacrifice in pursuit of sporting greatness. Starring Timothée Chalamet, Gwyneth Paltrow, Odessa A'zion, Kevin O'Leary, Tyler Okonma, Abel Ferrara, and Fran Drescher. Then, a quick rundown of the films that Mike and Jackson felt deserve to be called 'the best' and deserve to be called 'the worst' films of the year!

Ed McKnight has been working in personal finance for a fair few years and although he typically tries to be encouraging when giving advice, he does have some more brutal truths to tell. He joined Jack Tame to offer up the three brutally honest pieces of money advice that most Kiwis will need to hear. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's show Scott and David pay homage to the pervasive Hoffman family legacy in California surfing, breakdown the massive sponsor disruptions in the top tier of men's surfing and what it reveals about surf industry economics, discuss the savvy and bias agenda to select a “Best Of The Year”, and bid a final farewell to the surfing great's who kick out in 2025. Happy New Year and enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 30, 2025 – When tech, energy, and geopolitics collide: Mark Mills on AI's explosive energy impact, plus Jim Puplava on the global race for resources. Don't miss these “Best of 2025” episodes explaining how the most energy and commodity-intensive...

BEST OF 2025 PART ONE We always try to do something a little different every year with our Best Of The Year shows. This year, we decided to get together just the Austin-based folks for a sorta mini-Gathering series of podcasts to take on the best of TV, Film, and Videogames of 2025. The conceit […]

We began the EarthWorks Podcast back when Covid brought everything to a halt, and now we're approaching our 300th episode this coming March. For the past six years, the final week of the year has been our "Best of the Year" tradition. This time around, we've chosen one standout episode from each of our hosts—Kevin Hicks, Jack Higgins, and Joel Simmons.Kevin, who just might have the best podcast voice out there, had a fascinating conversation with Grant McKnight and Eric Blanton from DuraEdge. In that episode, they delved into some innovative ideas about building root mixes for sports fields—definitely one of Kevin's favorites.Jack Higgins went live with Zack Holm, the turf manager from Central Park in NYC. It's an incredible story—Zack handles millions of visitors and keeps the turf thriving in some of the toughest urban conditions, all without pesticides.We wrap up with this year's most listened-to episode featuring John Reilly from Long Boat Key Golf Club in Sarasota, Florida. Joel chatted with John, a former Rutgers student, about organic matter management—a hot topic in the turf world.From all of us at EarthWorks, we wish you a very Happy New Year and thank you for your ongoing support. Here's to a fantastic 2026 with more great guests and insightful, fun conversations. Our goal remains the same: to leave you with at least one piece of useful turf wisdom each episode!Visit EarthWorks at: https://www.earthworksturf.com Podcasts: https://www.earthworksturf.com/earthworks-podcasts/ 2 Minute Turf Talks: https://www.earthworksturf.com/2-minute-turf-talks/

BEST OF 2025 PART ONE We always try to do something a little different every year with our Best Of The Year shows. This year, we decided to get together just the Austin-based folks for a sorta mini-Gathering series of podcasts to take on the best of TV, Film, and Videogames of 2025. The conceit […]

The end of another means it's time to look back at the past 12 months of incredible story discussions! This special episode brings you the best highlights, pre and post-show chats, and (many, many) bloopers from Season 7 of the podcast, featuring Nigel, Tazziii, and a brilliant line-up of guests from across the creative industries.We've packed our favourite moments into this episode, celebrating the fantastic guests who've joined us throughout the year and the unforgettable bloopers that kept us entertained over many recording sessions - from forgetful moments and unexpected laughs to mute button mishaps.Season 7 has been filled with insightful and entertaining conversations with diverse voices across comics, manga, TV, and video games. So sit back and enjoy the ups, downs, insightful wisdom, and everything in between as we recap another season of Story x Story!A huge thank you to everyone who has joined us as guests and also listened to another year, and here's to more great stories ahead

As 2025 comes to a close, we're reflecting on an incredible year of Family Trips. We're so grateful to our guests and listeners for sharing stories that were hilarious, heartfelt, and sometimes downright unbelievable. In this end-of-year episode, Seth and Josh play "Guess that Guest" with Producer Sam and revisit favorite moments from previous episodes. Plus, the guys also answer listener submitted questions! Here's to more trips, memories, and laughter in the New Year. We can't wait to hear your family trip stories in 2026! Support our sponsors: ShiptDownload the app or order now at https://shipt.comRulaRula patients typically pay $15 per session when using insurance. Connect with quality therapists and mental health experts who specialize in you at https://www.rula.com/trips/ #rulapodCashAppDownload Cash App Today: https://capl.onelink.me/vFut/4aafc4yf #CashAppPod. Cash App is a financial services platform, not a bank. Banking services provided by Cash App's bank partner(s). Prepaid debit cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC. See terms and conditions at cash.app/legal/us/en-us/card-agreement. Promotions provided by Cash App, a Block, Inc. brand. Visit cash.app/legal/podcast for full disclosures.HuelGet Huel today with this exclusive offer for New Customers of 15% OFF with code TRIPS at https://huel.com/trips (Minimum $75 purchase) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Longevity: What's the secret to living longer, healthier lives? People are becoming increasingly more interested in living longer. Health, wellness, dieting, and fitness are more and more prominent on social media, and health monitoring technology are becoming increasingly popular. Cardiologist Dr Eric Topol has been researching longevity for decades, and is considered to be one of the top five voices on the subject. He's just released his latest book, ‘Super Agers', a detailed guide to living a longer, healthier life. Topol told Mike Hosking it's not necessarily about living longer, but rather extending the years someone lives with intact health. He says living to 90 and being perfectly health throughout ought to be more important than trying to live to 110 and having many years of dementia, or profound frailty, or poor quality of life. Although there are revolutions happening in regards to anti-inflammatory and hormonal medications, Topol says it's never going to be as simple as a pill. Things like lifestyle factors, environmental pollution, microplastics, and forever chemicals also need to be controlled, he explains. Listen to the full interview for a detailed explanation of health, longevity, and the new developments in the medical sector. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Critapocalypse is a fortnightly podcast where myself (Ant) and my buddy Matt review a number of films, games, TV shows and various other stuffs that we've been enjoying, or not, over the last few weeks. We take turns to say our piece and then apply some form of arbitrary score. This week we review: Once Upon A Katamari – 00:15:32 Matt Reviews Either Metroid Prime 4 Beyond or The One Starring Jet Li... It's unclear – 00:25:52 Ant's TV Show of the Year – 00:37:19 Matt's TV Show of the Year – 00:47:18 Ant's Game of the Year – 01:00:08 Matt's Game of the Year – 01:05:15 Ant's Film of the Year – 01:14:29 Matt's Film of the Year – 01:23:50 You can also listen to Critapocalypse on itunes at: itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/crita…id958341550?mt=2 Can follow Ant's stuff at: Mellow Gaming: www.youtube.com/user/LV54Spacemonkey Twitter: @LV54Spacemonkey You can follow Matt's Stuff at: Twitter: @Critapocalypse The Critapocalypse Theme is available, along with some other tasty jams at: weathergirlrecords.bandcamp.com/album/suck

Dave keeps Zack and Charlotte laughing and laughing, and they praise him for an hour straight! Today’s episode is sponsored by GIT Collections, offering complete digital comics collections of the full histories of characters like Spider-Man, the Fantastic Four, Captain America, Iron Man and X-Men. Visit today and use promo code MMY at checkout for […] The post My Marvelous Year: 2025 Holiday Variant! Best of the Year! Kidney Stones! Zack Finally Snaps! appeared first on Comic Book Herald.

Is an iron deficiency holding you back? Dr Libby Weaver discusses A common deficiency could be holding you back. Iron is the most common nutritional deficiency, both globally and in New Zealand, and it plays a role in everything from energy to brain function and development, thyroid function, and anxiety prevention. Dr Libby Weaver is biochemist, nutritionist, and author, and her latest book ‘Fix Iron First' delves into the role of iron in the body, and how a deficiency could be impacting your life. She joined Mike Hosking to discuss her research. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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"A wild, unhinged romp": Annie Murphy and Murray Bartlett talk 'Nine Perfect Strangers' Kiwis will be able to experience the drama as ‘Nine Perfect Strangers' returns for a second season. Nicole Kidman's Masha Dmitrichenko has invited a new cast of characters to join a transformational wellness retreat in the Austrian Alps, pushing them to the brink over the course of a week. Annie Murphy and Murray Bartlett are among the cast, playing alongside Henry Golding, Lena Olin, Christine Baranski, Lucas Englander, King Princess, Dolly de Leon, Maisie Richardson-Sellers, Mark Strong, Aras Aydin, and of course, Nicole Kidman. For Murphy, the ensemble nature was a huge draw, telling Mike Hosking she was thrilled by the prospect. “We were there for six months Munich, with a whole bunch of really talented, really theatre, dorky actors... I was thrilled.” Bartlett was also excited to be a part of the show, having watched and “devoured” the first season. Season 2 will be releasing on May 22nd worldwide on Amazon Prime. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the year winds down, the Labor Radio Podcast Weekly takes a step back to celebrate the work coming out of the Labor Radio Podcast Network. Instead of choosing favorites ourselves, we asked Network producers and hosts to select their top five episodes of 2025—and this week, you'll hear the first batch of those Best of the Year picks. Highlights include Labor Jawn's deep dives into Philadelphia labor history; Labor Force's sharp analysis of power, precarity, and organizing in today's economy; and selections from the Labor Heritage Power Hour exploring labor culture through music, history, and imagination. We also feature grassroots reporting from Working To Live in Southwest Washington, national political coverage from The Valley Labor Report, and on-the-ground worker stories from My Labor Radio. Want to hear the full episodes our producers chose as their best of the year? Find them at LaborRadioNetwork.org, and follow @LaborRadioNet on Bluesky, Facebook, Instagram, and X for links to each episode as we roll them out over the coming weeks. Thanks to all the producers and hosts who make the Network what it is—and to everyone who listens, shares, and supports labor radio.

In the end, it was just over an hour. Just over an hour between being asleep on the floor of Auckland hospital, to standing, bewildered under the delivery suite lights, helping to dress my newborn son. Mava had been induced on Sunday – the scans had suggested that all was ok but that our baby was small for his age. We spent an oddly serene day waiting for the induction medication to kick in. They give you a dose every two hours until you go into labour but sometimes it takes a few hours to work and sometimes it takes days. It was actually lovely, in a way. Mava and I both read for hours in-between the doses. We went for coffee and a stroll in the domain, Mava constantly assessing baby's every shift and every hint of a contraction. My goodness, though, when it happened... it happened. Zero to one hundred. A blur. I won't labour you with all of the details but it's become clear to me that there's a reason every parent has a birth story. It was surreal. It just felt like a week's worth of crazy experiences happened in the space of fifteen minutes. It was beautiful, wild, traumatic, thrilling... it was animal. All these things. Mava was incredible. I felt so proud of her, and yet so helpless at the same time. And weirdly through it all, I felt calm. I'm not bragging. I'm not saying calmness was a good response – honestly I was probably just a bit stunned – and it turned out our son was too when he came out. They hurried him off and chucked him on the oxygen and he regained his colour. I took my cues from our amazing midwife and the other hospital staff. She wasn't freaking out too much and so I didn't either. The scans were right – our son was small for his gestational age. But he what lacked in size he made up for in his capacity to feed. There can be no doubt he has inherited my skin tone, my hair colour, and my appetite. This morning is the longest I've been away from him in his life, but at five days old I know him well enough to know that right now he is probably feeding. Isn't it incredible how instinct works? Out of the womb, almost blind, and yet he absolutely throws himself at the boob. Head back, mouth wide, latch! Who taught him that?! A few random takeaways: 1) The placenta. Wow. That thing could feed a family of four. 2) We had three nights in hospital and a couple more in Birthcare afterwards. If our experience of the New Zealand healthcare system this week is anything to go by, it is being completely held together by migrant workers: Indians, Filipinos, Europeans, South Americans, Pasifika... they were fantastic. For all the justified concern over the health care system as a whole, we had a really positive experience and felt so grateful to the people working in what are often very tricky conditions. 3) Women's bodies, eh? To have the capacity to grow an entire human being, from his skinny little frog legs folded up at his belly, to his tiny little fingernails to the lightest fur on his pink little cheeks. To grow him, birth him, and then, having done it all, having done everything... to immediately switch to nourishing him day and night. What can I tell you about our son? He's got his mum's eyes. He sucks his thumb. His first music was the Koln Concert and he made sure to stay up to watch Will Young and Tom Latham score centuries against Pakistan. His name will be finalised soon enough. When he's bulked up a bit, he's got a long list of visitors waiting to meet him, too. After five nights away, yesterday I put our son in his carseat and drove him home. His older brother ran home from school and cuddled him on the couch. Through the madness and exhaustion of the week, running on caffeine, sugar, and love, we sat there together, a family. It was perfect.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This isn't just a recap, it's a celebration of the moments that made Restoration Pros Unplugged the go-to podcast for growth-minded restoration entrepreneurs.In this special Rewind episode, we look back at the top interviews, biggest takeaways, and most replayed clips from our most impactful conversations. From leadership breakthroughs to sales strategies, hiring systems to franchise growth these are the insights that moved the industry forward in a big way.You'll hear from:- Our most listened-to and watched guests- High-impact advice from top operators and thought leaders- The episodes that restoration pros couldn't stop talking aboutWhether you're a longtime listener or new to the show, this rewind is packed with energy, value, and a reminder of just how far we've come.Thank you for tuning in, growing with us, and helping us build a community of restoration leaders who do things differently.From our team to yours:Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, and a game-changing New Year ahead.—Ready to grow your restoration brand and generate more high-quality water jobs?Book your free strategy session with the Water Restoration Marketing team:https://www.waterrestorationmarketing.com/discovery-call/

"Time to move": Mark Robinson unpacks resignation from NZ Rugby Outgoing New Zealand Rugby boss Mark Robinson believes he's leaving the game in a better place than he found it. He's confirmed he will leave the job at the end of the year, bringing to an end a six-year tenure that started just before the Covid-19 pandemic. Robinson says he's proud of what's been achieved during a turbulent period. He told Mike Hosking that the next six months are critical for their role both domestically and internationally, with both their involvement in the establishment of international calendars and competitions as well as the opportunity they have to reset the financial model for the New Zealand game. Robinson likes to think those would both be signed off by the end of the year, and that in conjunction with his family moving over to Australia, makes him feel it's time to move on. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"Absolutely no idea": Joseph Parker uncertain of his next opponent Joseph Parker's next fight is still up in the air. The Kiwi boxer was set to challenge Daniel Dubois for the IBF Heavyweight belt, before pulling out last-minute on medical advice. Since then, Parker has called out Oleksandr Usyk, but Dubois may be first in line for that fight. Parker told Mike Hosking that there's a lot of different ways the timeline could play out. He says he has no idea what's happening next, and for now, is just focused on training, spending time with family, and finding a good balance in life. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson joined Mike Hosking once again to Wrap the Week that was. They discussed clothes shopping and quiet luxury, Mike's problem with some supermarket collectables, and who has the best voice for advertising jingles. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ellen and Mom went live to give out their Best of the Year awards and to reminisce on the podcast for the last time.  We sure have loved hanging with you guys for the past 8 years.  NoYoMos for life!

"You can't rewind": James May takes to the stage with 'exciting' new show When you hear the name ‘James May', it's likely you think of cars, Top Gear, and The Grand Tour, but much like his co-stars, May has plenty of other projects. He owns his own pub and gin line, and has done countless shows visiting other countries, rebuilding toys and machines, and exploring life's questions. May's now onto his next journey – a live theatre performance that brings the stories of explorers to the stage. It's called ‘Explorers: The Age of Discovery', and May's bringing it to Kiwi audiences in August. It's been quite a busy year for May – something he told Mike Hosking was quite unintentional. “This year was going to be my, what I called a ‘dry run at retirement', to see how much I liked it,” he revealed. “But I've ended up doing a live tour, a couple of TV shows, various other odds and ends – it's actually the busiest year I've had for probably a decade, in terms of demands on my time.” “But maybe that's a good thing,” he said. “Maybe if I was left to my own devices, I'd sit in the garden and rot.” Despite his vast experience in the entertainment industry, May isn't terribly experienced with live performances. “We used to do Top Gear Live and then Clarkson, Hammond & May Live, but there were three of us doing it, plus our stunt driving team and various other circus performers,” he explained. “This one is quite intimidating because it just me." LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode Julie M. Green discusses her experiences as a mother and a writer. Julie shares her journey of discovering that both she and her son are autistic, discussing the challenges and the learning curve involved with raising an autistic child in a time when information and resources were limited. She touches on her diagnosis process, the isolation she felt, and the eventual realization that understanding her own autism helped her better parent her son. Julie also discusses her book 'Motherless,' which provides a raw portrayal of her life, parenting, and navigating a world not always accommodating neurodivergent individuals. The conversation highlights the importance of empathy, advocacy, and the nuanced understanding of autism, touching on themes of personal growth, family dynamics, and the ongoing struggle for acceptance and understanding. In this episode, we talk about:00:00  Welcome and Coffee Talk00:50  Journey to Diagnosis01:12  Mother and Son's Early Challenges02:03  Navigating Autism in the Early Years03:17  Personal Reflections and Realizations05:23  The Impact of Diagnosis08:59  Parenting and Advocacy20:52  Community and Support23:26  Family Dynamics and Acceptance26:31  Advice for Moms Seeking Diagnosis27:31  Dealing with Ignorance and Expectations28:36  The Journey of Writing a Memoir30:07  Parenting and Isolation in the Autism Community32:07  Balancing Personal and Public Life32:49  Teenage Reactions and Identity35:27  The Cathartic Process of Writing36:39  Hopes for the Book's Impact44:30 Navigating Publicity as an Introverted Author45:59 Final Thoughts and ReflectionsIf you found Julie's episode informative and inspiring, please don't forget to subscribe and share this episode with another fellow badass mom or someone who you feel would benefit!Connect with Julie: Instagram: www.instagram.com/Website: https://juliemgreen.caThe Autistic Mom | Julie M Green | SubstackJulie is the author of Motherness, A Memoir of Generational Autism, Parenthood, and Radical Acceptance which was recently named one of Audible's #BestOfTheYear for 2025.Her work has appeared in the Washington Post, Globe and Mail, Huffpost, Parents, Chatelaine, CBC, Today's Parent, and more.Julie has appeared on various shows and podcasts, including CTV, BBC Radio, Sirius XM, Global News, CBC Radio, HuffPost Live, and more. Make sure to subscribe so that you never miss an episode.FOLLOW US:Instagram: www.instagram.com/theabmpodcastFacebook: www.facebook.com/theabmpodcastTikTok: autismforbadassmomsYouTube: autismforbadassmoms