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Latest podcast episodes about David Downs

Great Moments in Weed History w/ Abdullah and Bean
4/20 Special : Mylar Bag Art Show + "How The Waldos Created a High Holiday"

Great Moments in Weed History w/ Abdullah and Bean

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2025 89:45


As our annual celebration of 4/20 rapidly approaches, please roll up and get ready for the incredible true story of how a small Northern California weed crew created an analog meme that grew into an international high holiday of cannabis liberation. But first, we check in with acclaimed journalist David Downs and Lance Lombard from Grove Bags about "weed week" in San Francisco, particularly the "Get to the Bag" art show, which chronicles the fascinating history and subversive artistry of the mylar bags that became industry-standard cannabis packaging for licensed brands and illicit operators alike starting about fifteen years ago. And speaking of 4/20, if you're in Portland on 4/19 please grab tickets to my live show The History of Weed, happening at Kickstand Comedy theater. PATREON Please support Great Moments in Weed HIstory on Patreon. Supporters get exclusive access to video versions of this podcast and private seshes, plus cool rewards like a signed book. And it truly helps us make the best show possible. EPISODE ARCHIVE Visit our podcast feed for 150+ episodes of Great Moments in Weed History, and subscribe now to get a new weekly podcast every Weednesday.

RNZ: The Panel
The Panel with Sue Bradford and David Downs (Part 1)

RNZ: The Panel

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2025 23:21


Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Sue Bradford and David Downs discuss a new report suggesting retirees will need alternative savings and that spark in interest in security technology.

RNZ: The Panel
The Panel with Sue Bradford and David Downs (Part 2)

RNZ: The Panel

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2025 22:05


Tonight on the second part of The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Sue Bradford and David Downs discuss President Donald Trump's desire to rename the Gulf of Mexico and an Ashburton resident being told to care for the heritage-listed tree on their property themselves.

The Dr. Greenthumb Podcast
#1090 | David Downs Senior Editor at Leafly & DJ Lord The Dr. Greenthumb Show

The Dr. Greenthumb Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2024 122:34


The Dr. Greenthumb Podcast
#1089 | David Downs - Senior Editor at Leafly The Dr. Greenthumb Show

The Dr. Greenthumb Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2024 117:15


RNZ: The Panel
The Panel with Dr Ella Henry and David Downs (Part 1)

RNZ: The Panel

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2024 25:34


Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Dr Ella Henry and David Downs discuss a Cabinet directive to create a "colourblind" public service that focusses solely on need, not race, and the cost of having adult children at home. Dr Ella Henry is Director of Maori Advancement at AUT's Business School David Downs is a business leader, ex-comedian and CEO of The New Zealand Story

RNZ: The Panel
The Panel with Dr Ella Henry and David Downs (Part 2)

RNZ: The Panel

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2024 24:40


Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Dr Ella Henry and David Downs discuss a proposal to toll a new highway over the Tararua Ranges, whether taking a 10 minute meditation break at work is worthwhile, and why some songs turn into earworms you just can't shake. Dr Ella Henry is Director of Maori Advancement at AUT's Business School David Downs is a business leader, ex-comedian and CEO of The New Zealand Story

Rapture on SermonAudio
Revelation 22 (Rapture and book summary)

Rapture on SermonAudio

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2024 53:00


A new MP3 sermon from Berean Baptist Church of Leesburg, FL is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Revelation 22 (Rapture and book summary) Speaker: David Downs Broadcaster: Berean Baptist Church of Leesburg, FL Event: Sunday Service Date: 8/11/2024 Length: 53 min.

Commitment on SermonAudio
Discipleship 101 pt. 42 (Commitment to the Local Church pt. 8)

Commitment on SermonAudio

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2024 42:00


A new MP3 sermon from Berean Baptist Church of Leesburg, FL is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Discipleship 101 pt. 42 (Commitment to the Local Church pt. 8) Speaker: David Downs Broadcaster: Berean Baptist Church of Leesburg, FL Event: Sunday School Date: 8/25/2024 Length: 42 min.

Conscious Profits Unfiltered with Sebastian Naum
How to Grow Your New Zealand Brand and Story in the United States w/ David Downs

Conscious Profits Unfiltered with Sebastian Naum

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2024 44:03


In this episode, Sebastian and David delve into New Zealand's international branding and the integration of Māori cultural values in business. They discuss business growth for Kiwi brands in the US, the significance of the silver fern symbol and the importance of trust and transparency in New Zealand's business environment. They talk about how to scale and spread New Zealand brand stories across the globe. David shares insights on Māori values like hospitality (manaakitanga), care for the land (kaitiakitanga), trustworthiness (pono), and a spirit of adventure (pōkaitanga), and their relevance in contemporary business.   Topics Discussed: AI Presentation Mishap Experimentation in Creativity Perception of New Zealand Brands Cultural Connections Symbol of the Silver Fern Māori Cultural Values in Business Four Key Māori Values Caring for the Land Trustworthiness in Business Restless Spirit of Adventure Conscious Business Practices The All Blacks and Competitive Spirit Healthy Competition in Business Long-Term Thinking in Māori Culture Challenges for New Zealand Brands Need for Support in International Expansion Cultural Nuances in Marketing Storytelling as a Connection Tool Authenticity in Brand Messaging Aligning Values with Market Success The Importance of Financial Sustainability Value of Storytelling in Business Conscious Consumerism Quality of New Zealand Products Māori Influence on Business Practices Authenticity in Brand Storytelling Connection and Community in Leadership Conscious Leadership in Organizations Māori Advisory Group Influence Future of New Zealand Brands Traits of a Conscious Leader Vulnerability vs. Strength in Leadership Openness in Leadership   Connect with David on LinkedIn Connect with New Zealand Story on Instagram Connect with Sebastian on Instagram SebastianNaum.com  

RNZ: The Panel
The Panel with Alexia Russell and David Downs (Part 1)

RNZ: The Panel

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2024 24:23


Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Alexia Russell and David Downs discuss the Government's plan to end to the country's nearly 30-year ban on genetically engineered or modified organisms outside the lab and doubling how long breaches count against beneficiaries.

RNZ: The Panel
The Panel with Alexia Russell and David Downs (Part 2)

RNZ: The Panel

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2024 21:31


Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Alexia Russell and David Downs discuss why New Zealand is one of just two high-income countries that allow direct advertising of branded medicines and how to deal with a child who's caught a case of Olympic fever.

Demons on SermonAudio
The Python Demon (Acts 16:16-24)

Demons on SermonAudio

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2024 67:00


A new MP3 sermon from Berean Baptist Church of Leesburg, FL is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: The Python Demon (Acts 16:16-24) Speaker: David Downs Broadcaster: Berean Baptist Church of Leesburg, FL Event: Sunday Service Date: 8/11/2024 Bible: Acts 16:16-24 Length: 67 min.

Commitment on SermonAudio
Discipleship 101 pt. 41 (Commitment to the Local Church pt. 7)

Commitment on SermonAudio

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2024 44:00


A new MP3 sermon from Berean Baptist Church of Leesburg, FL is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Discipleship 101 pt. 41 (Commitment to the Local Church pt. 7) Subtitle: Discipleship 101 Speaker: David Downs Broadcaster: Berean Baptist Church of Leesburg, FL Event: Sunday School Date: 8/11/2024 Length: 44 min.

Hell on SermonAudio
Revelation 22:12 (About Hell)

Hell on SermonAudio

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2024 52:00


A new MP3 sermon from Berean Baptist Church of Leesburg, FL is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Revelation 22:12 (About Hell) Subtitle: Revelation Speaker: David Downs Broadcaster: Berean Baptist Church of Leesburg, FL Event: Sunday - PM Date: 8/4/2024 Bible: Revelation 22:12 Length: 52 min.

Revelation on SermonAudio
Revelation 22:12 (Living in Expectancy)

Revelation on SermonAudio

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2024 54:00


A new MP3 sermon from Berean Baptist Church of Leesburg, FL is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Revelation 22:12 (Living in Expectancy) Subtitle: Revelation Speaker: David Downs Broadcaster: Berean Baptist Church of Leesburg, FL Event: Sunday - PM Date: 7/28/2024 Bible: Revelation 22; Matthew 24:27 Length: 54 min.

Commitment on SermonAudio
Discipleship 101 pt. 38 (Commitment to the Local Church - Part 2)

Commitment on SermonAudio

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2024 41:00


A new MP3 sermon from Berean Baptist Church of Leesburg, FL is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Discipleship 101 pt. 38 (Commitment to the Local Church - Part 2) Subtitle: Discipleship 101 Speaker: David Downs Broadcaster: Berean Baptist Church of Leesburg, FL Event: Sunday School Date: 7/14/2024 Length: 41 min.

Commitment on SermonAudio
Discipleship 101 pt. 37 (Commitment To The local Church - Part 2)

Commitment on SermonAudio

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2024 40:00


A new MP3 sermon from Berean Baptist Church of Leesburg, FL is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Discipleship 101 pt. 37 (Commitment To The local Church - Part 2) Subtitle: Discipleship 101 Speaker: David Downs Broadcaster: Berean Baptist Church of Leesburg, FL Event: Sunday School Date: 7/7/2024 Length: 40 min.

RNZ: The Panel
The Panel with Aimie Hines and David Downs (Part 1)

RNZ: The Panel

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2024 24:30


Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Aimie Hines and David Downs discuss the announcement of standardised testing from the beginning of school and the debate on speed limits raging on.

RNZ: The Panel
The Panel with Aimie Hines and David Downs (Part 2)

RNZ: The Panel

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2024 21:52


Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Aimie Hines and David Downs discuss the prospect of Meta pulling ads in light of the Fair Digital News Bargaining Bill and tourists threatening kea. Also, what was your first job?

Wicked on SermonAudio
The Preaching that Enrages the Wicked (Acts 14:1-18)

Wicked on SermonAudio

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2024 64:00


A new MP3 sermon from Berean Baptist Church of Leesburg, FL is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: The Preaching that Enrages the Wicked (Acts 14:1-18) Subtitle: Acts Speaker: David Downs Broadcaster: Berean Baptist Church of Leesburg, FL Event: Sunday Service Date: 6/2/2024 Length: 64 min.

Responsibility on SermonAudio
God's Sovereignty and Man's Responsibility (Acts 13:42-52)

Responsibility on SermonAudio

Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2024 64:00


A new MP3 sermon from Berean Baptist Church of Leesburg, FL is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: God's Sovereignty and Man's Responsibility (Acts 13:42-52) Subtitle: Acts Speaker: David Downs Broadcaster: Berean Baptist Church of Leesburg, FL Event: Sunday Service Date: 5/26/2024 Bible: Acts 13:42-52 Length: 64 min.

Revelation on SermonAudio
Revelation 20

Revelation on SermonAudio

Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2024 53:00


A new MP3 sermon from Berean Baptist Church of Leesburg, FL is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Revelation 20 Subtitle: Revelation Speaker: David Downs Broadcaster: Berean Baptist Church of Leesburg, FL Event: Sunday - PM Date: 5/26/2024 Length: 53 min.

Magic's Rural Exchange Catchup
REX May 27th - NZ Story CEO David Downs, Matt Strahan from Nufarm, MACSO founder & CEO Saba Samiei, and Kaikoura MP Stuart Smith

Magic's Rural Exchange Catchup

Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2024 56:05


On today's podcast, Dom talks with the CEO of New Zealand Story about telling the country's farming stories better... He talks with Matt Strahan from Nufarm about the new Grassmanship online calculator, herbicide resistance and kiwifruit... He talks with the founder and CEO of MACSO, Saba Samiei, about its respiratory health monitoring system for herd management... And he catches up with Kaikoura MP Stuart Smith about finance, energy and wine. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

RNZ: Afternoons with Jesse Mulligan
Bookmarks with David Downs

RNZ: Afternoons with Jesse Mulligan

Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2024 18:53


Our bookmarks guest this week is an example of what it means to beat the odds. As a tech entrepreneur, David Downs was at the centre of many amazing innovations during the 1990s and 2000s. He also spent over a decade working with Microsoft as a regional director. In 2013 he was a semi-finalist for New Zealander of the Year for his dedication to improving cancer research and treatment following his own battle with the disease. He's with Jesse this week to share what he likes to read, watch and listen to in his down time.

Podcast Audio
David Downs - Romani 15:4

Podcast Audio

Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2024


Messaggio di Domenica 19 Maggio

The State of California
The evolution and future of marijuana in the US

The State of California

Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2024 8:35


This is the State of California: Doug Sovern and Patti Reising are away today. The Justice Department has proposed reclassifying marijuana as a Schedule 3 drug, which would ease federal restrictions on cannabis if approved.  This move, deemed "monumental" by President Biden, follows his moves to pardon those convicted of simple marijuana possession, and highlights his administration's focus on marijuana policy reform.  Although Marijuana is legal in California, there are still federal laws that prevent its use in certain instances in the state. And to break it down, KCBS Radio's Bret Burkhart was joined by David Downs, the Senior Editor at Leafly, an online marijuana resource.   

Planted with Sara Payan on Radio Misfits
Planted – SF Weed Week

Planted with Sara Payan on Radio Misfits

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2024 103:00


In this special episode, Sara interviews David Downs, Ngaio Bealum and other guests of SF Weed Week's 420 celebration. [Ep104]

The Horror Returns
THR - Ep. #406: Our Look Into Exploitation Films - Giallo: The Bird With The Crystal Plumage (1970) & Don't Torture A Duckling (1972)

The Horror Returns

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2024 92:56


This week we are joined by Don Anelli, the Godfather of Horror Podcasting, to talk about Giallo films. Cool of the week includes St Patrick's Day the Slaugh Awakens, Spaceman, Ted, and Stopmotion. Trailers are I Saw the TV Glow, The Watchers, and The Strangers: Chapter 1. The podcast spotlight shines on Scream Sisters. And we get feedback from Jessa Daisy, Mike Batchelor, Simone Baldini, Ruben Caballero, Jared Whitty, David Downs, and 80's Movie Podcast. Thanks for listening! The Horror Returns Website: https://thehorrorreturns.com THR YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com/@thehorrorreturnspodcast3277 THR Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thehorrorreturns THR Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thehorrorreturns/ Join THR Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1056143707851246 THR X: https://twitter.com/horror_returns?s=21&t=XKcrrOBZ7mzjwJY0ZJWrGA THR Instagram: https://instagram.com/thehorrorreturns?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= THR TeePublic: https://www.teepublic.com/user/the-horror-returns SK8ER Nez Podcast Network: https://www.podbean.com/pu/pbblog-p3n57-c4166 E Society Spotify For Podcasters: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/esoc E Society YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com/channel/UCliC6x_a7p3kTV_0LC4S10A Music By: Steve Carleton Of The Geekz

Political Breakdown
Could Pot Policy Light Up Younger Voters' Support for Biden?

Political Breakdown

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2024 25:55


Vice President Kamala Harris' push to rally voters in San José around support for reproductive rights ran headlong into protests on Monday, demanding an immediate cease-fire in the Israel-Hamas War in Gaza. Scott talks about that with Guy Marzorati, who was there before and during Harris' appearance.  Plus, President Joe Biden is facing major problems with younger voters. They're upset his climate change policies haven't gone further, and they're disaffected by his unwavering support for Israel in its war with Hamas. Some think a push for decriminalizing marijuana use could help Biden win back voters under 30. Scott talks to David Downs, senior editor and reporter with Leafly.com, an online publication that covers marijuana policy.

RNZ: Afternoons with Jesse Mulligan
David Downs on the results of the NZ led cancer

RNZ: Afternoons with Jesse Mulligan

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2023 14:50


In 2019 the Wellington based Malaghan Institute of Medical Research began trialing a ground breaking treatment, a locally developed CAR T-Cell therapy. Author and comedian David Downs is an ambassador for the trial.

Cooking the Books with Frances Cook
Quick hit: How to take a small business international

Cooking the Books with Frances Cook

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2023 11:30


Each week BusinessDesk and the NZ Herald's Cooking the Books podcast tackles a different money problem. Today, it's all about expanding your customer base by going international. Hosted by Frances Cook. When you're on the hunt for customers, you usually would like as many as possible. One way to increase those numbers is to increase the size of your hunting ground, by taking your business international. Of course, that is better suited to some businesses than others, and you might need to change tactics in order for it to work. For the latest podcast, I talked to David Downs, CEO of the New Zealand Story. If you have a question about this podcast, or a question you'd like answered in the next one, come and talk to me about it. I'm on Facebook here, Instagram here, and Twitter here. This podcast contains general information only, not professional advice. BNZ and NZME are not liable for any losses resulting from this podcast. T&Cs apply to BNZ products and services.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

SCHIZOTOPIA
SYSTEM OF A BRIAN DAVID DOWNS W/BRIAN DAVID DOWNS (Ep.69)

SCHIZOTOPIA

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2023 62:11


I am joined by artist Brian David Downs to discuss who he is, where he is, what he is, and what even is (and will or will not be) art.  GET EVERY EPISODE EARLY + BONUS EPISODES BY BECOMING A PATRON

NZ Tech Podcast
Celebrating Success: Insights from the NZ High-Tech Awards 2023 with David Downs

NZ Tech Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2023 10:05


Join us on this special episode as David Downs, Chairman of the High-Tech Trust joins host Paul Spain to discuss the highlights from this year's NZ High-Tech Awards and celebrate the growth and diversity of the Tech sector in New Zealand. Watch out for more episodes over the next week as we chat with some of the winners of the 2023 NZ Hi-Tech Awards.

Duncan Garner - Editor-In-Chief
CEO of the NZ Story David Downs on marketing New Zealand to the world

Duncan Garner - Editor-In-Chief

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2023 44:27


David Downs is eternally optimistic. He currently heads up New Zealand Story, a government agency introduced to market a feelgood Kiwi story to the world. David was also told a few years ago that he had one year to live. He refused to give in, and after being thrown a hail mary pass by a random American stranger, he beat cancer. David joined me in studio for a brilliant conversation about what makes New Zealand, and Kiwi's, so bloody great, and why he wants the world to know about it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Flying the Fern
Scully's: From Bulls, with love

Flying the Fern

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2023 20:51


Scully's exports a wide range of natural boutique products for bath, body and home to Asia, Europe and Australia. Scully's started as a small family-run operation in Bulls 20 years ago, but it's gradually grown bigger and bigger, all the while keeping its commitment to the environment and its people.  In this episode of Flying the Fern, host David Downs talks to Operating Manager Sarah Parkinson and Shop Manager Juliette Arnott about: The challenges of going from a grassroots business to a global exporter How Scully's satisfy different requirements for different markets, and why they decided not to adhere to China's demands  Why the way they operate and their company identity attracts customers How the FernMark has supported their brand, including the resources they've been able to get access to   To find out more, head to: https://scullysnz.com/  Or find them on social media Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/scullysnz/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scullysnz/    To find out more about the FernMark Licence Programme please visit https://www.fernmark.nzstory.govt.nz/

Flying the Fern
K9 Natural: The simple idea that carnivores should eat meat

Flying the Fern

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2023 21:02


K9 Natural pet food is sourced and produced in such a way that humans could eat it. Using high-quality ingredients from the human supply chain has a range of health benefits for animals that help our pets, and this has helped the company to play a leading role in shifting the standard of animal foods towards premium, natural, food products for cats and dogs.  In this episode of Flying the Fern, host David Downs talks to the CEO of parent company Natural Pet Food Group Neil Hinton about: How one of the company founders spent time living with wolves in Alaska to develop the recipe  Being in 13 markets around the world, and why they pulled back from some  How New Zealand-grown food (especially grass-fed meat) underpins their own nutritional brand components  Realising the way we do business in New Zealand intrinsically stands up to high ESG international standards  Having a US private equity investor come on board, and how this impacts the way the business is run    To find out more, head to: https://www.k9natural.com/  Or find them on social media Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/k9naturaldogfood  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/k9natural/    To find out more about the FernMark Licence Programme please visit https://www.fernmark.nzstory.govt.nz/

Flying the Fern
Karen Murrell: Pioneering the beauty industry with Kiwi inspiration

Flying the Fern

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2023 17:24


Karen Murrell has played a leading hand in shifting the global beauty industry towards natural, environmentally friendly products that don't compromise on quality. Her success story has leaned on no shortage of inspiration from New Zealand flowers, colours and tones. In this episode of Flying the Fern, host David Downs talks to Karen about: Developing her own lipstick range from home Getting an Instagram shout out from Kourtney Kardashian How she's expanded into new countries, including an in-depth look at her China business How the FernMark helped to win a trademark court case   To find out more, head to https://karenmurrell.co.nz/  Or find them on social media: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/karenmurrell  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/karenmurrellofficial/    To find out more about the FernMark Licence Programme please visit https://www.fernmark.nzstory.govt.nz/ 

Flying the Fern
Anchor: 130+ years of taking New Zealand dairy to the world

Flying the Fern

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2023 18:24


Fonterra is New Zealand's leading dairy exporter, and Anchor is a $1.2 billion kiwi brand that's been around for more than 130 years. Anchor products go to more than 80 countries, playing a huge role in the reputation of New Zealand, and New Zealand food and beverages, around the world.  In this episode of Flying the Fern, host David Downs talks to General Manager Brent Whelan about: All the interesting countries where Anchor is a household name Why New Zealand butter is so yellow The significance of the company values in its success How New Zealand farming is tracking on its journey towards being carbon zero Their sustainability and community initiatives, and why they're so important   To find out more, head to: https://www.anchordairy.com/nz/en.html  Or find them on social media Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/anchornz/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anchornewzealand/    To find out more about the FernMark Licence Programme please visit https://www.fernmark.nzstory.govt.nz/

Flying the Fern
Mamaku: Incorporating traditional Māori values with natural skincare

Flying the Fern

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2023 20:25


Mamaku skincare products are steeped in traditional Māori practices and values that govern everything from the way these special products are made, to how the business is run by the sisters who founded Mamaku ten years ago. They're helping to take the beauty industry back to the future, where natural, plant-based products are seen as premium. In this episode of Flying the Fern, host David Downs talks to co-founder and director Tessa Davis about:   Getting into business with no beauty industry experience, and how they figured it out Producing Mamaku products according to tikanga, ensuring it's sustainable The values that govern the way they operate, why they're important, and how they benefit the business What the proposition of being Māori means in overseas markets, and why it's attractive    To find out more, head to: https://mamakuskin.com/  Or find them on social media Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mamakuskin  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mamakuskin/    To find out more about the FernMark Licence Programme please visit https://www.fernmark.nzstory.govt.nz/

Flying the Fern
Matta Products: Recycling visionaries owning a niche market

Flying the Fern

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2023 17:52


Matta has recycled more than 60 million kilograms of PVC and rubber in the last 30 years, since the company was started by then-Ōtaki mayor Murray Scott in his garage.  The company produces safety matting for playgrounds and industrial use all over the world, and brings a strong sustainability approach to a very niche sector.  In this episode of Flying the Fern, host David Downs talks to managing director Brent Harris about:   The DIY early days and pioneering recycling systems in the 1990s Growing from a small Ōtaki startup to having overseas offices and international business How being from New Zealand aligns with their focus on recycling and opens doors Why they keep manufacturing in New Zealand, despite it being cheaper to go elsewhere   To find out more, head to https://www.mattaproducts.com/  Find Matta on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MattaProducts  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/matta_products_/    To find out more about the FernMark Licence Programme please visit https://www.fernmark.nzstory.govt.nz/ 

Flying the Fern
Prolife Foods: $100m in 10 years – taking the Australian market by storm

Flying the Fern

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2023 22:04


Prolife Foods might be the biggest New Zealand brand that you've never heard of. It is doing business in more than 18 countries and has more than $300 million in annual revenue through its range of bulk foods, self-selection products, honey, and well-known FMCG grocery food brands.  In this episode of Flying the Fern, host David Downs talks to CEO Andrew Smith about: The Jack and the Beanstalk-like company origin story, and starting out of a Hamilton garage 40 years ago How Prolife Foods changed the game by partnering with a big name celebrity chef How they've diversified the business, why it was necessary, and how they made it a success Gaining traction overseas as a New Zealand business, and the big mistake many people make The halo effect of the FernMark when it's used by more and more businesses To find out more, head to: https://www.prolifefoods.co.nz/    To find out more about the FernMark Licence Programme please visit https://www.fernmark.nzstory.govt.nz/ 

Flying the Fern
GreenKiwi Supplements: Putting values first – How sustainability drives international success

Flying the Fern

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2023 23:37


Max Donaldson started GreenKiwi at just 17 when he realised pruned olive leaves his neighbour was throwing away had huge health benefits. In just over two years, he's had a steep learning curve in developing effective, sustainable, New Zealand-made olive leaf supplements. Max has grown the company from nothing to being in retail stores around New Zealand and Dubai, all while finishing school and studying at university.  In this episode of Flying the Fern, host David Downs talks to Max about: Max's inspiration for the company Why New Zealand-grown olive leaves are so much better How Max coped with early sales struggles The issue of trust in the healthcare market, and how Max tackles it The significance of being local and sustainable   To find out more, head to https://www.greenkiwisupplements.com/  Find GreenKiwi on social media: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/greenkiwisupplements  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/greenkiwisupplements/    To find out more about the FernMark Licence Programme please visit https://www.fernmark.nzstory.govt.nz/   

Flying the Fern
Comvita: 50 years of pioneering wellness

Flying the Fern

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2023 31:46


Comvita was a wellness brand before wellness brands were even a thing. The business has become a global powerhouse, with revenue into the hundreds of millions, using natural, New Zealand products like manuka honey for their health benefits. This episode of Flying the Fern features three generations of Comvita leadership; co-founder Alan Bougen, former CEO and current board chair Brett Hewlett and current CEO David Banfield. Together, they talk to host David Downs about: The lofty goals the company was started on, and how they're only just starting to live them Changing the way people think about honey as a health product, not just a food The difference between being an A-grade company and being truly global How New Zealand's free thinking enabled the company's growth  How being from New Zealand automatically captures the attention of people overseas   To find out more, head to https://www.comvita.co.nz/  Find Comvita on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ComvitaNZ/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/comvita_nz/    To find out more about the FernMark Licence Programme please visit https://www.fernmark.nzstory.govt.nz/ 

Flying the Fern
Rodd & Gunn: Humble sustainability and a global network

Flying the Fern

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2023 21:12


When Mike Beagley started as Rodd & Gunn's CEO, the business had around 12 stores. Now it has more than 200, all over the world. The New Zealand menswear brand has grown exponentially in the last 20 years, underpinned by humility and a commitment to doing things the right way. In this episode of Flying the Fern, host David Downs talks to Mike Beagley about: The global goal that he's never broadcast, and why How they cracked the “toughest market” in the United States Expanding into hospitality, and getting NZ's only master sommelier and our only Michelin star chef involved Adding “New Zealand” to their brand name overseas Why they don't talk about the sustainability journey they're on   To find out more, head to https://www.roddandgunn.com/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/roddandgunnnz/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/roddandgunn/    To find out more about the FernMark Licence Programme please visit https://www.fernmark.nzstory.govt.nz/ 

Flying the Fern
The Apple Press: The opportunity in New Zealand's “ugly fruit”

Flying the Fern

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2023 18:42


The Apple Press champions New Zealand's “ugly fruit” - roughly 10 percent of crops that taste great, but don't satisfy the criteria for export. The Apple Press has built a global juicing business that heroes individual varieties and adds value to what was very much an under-utilised market. In this episode of Flying the Fern, host David Downs talks to co-founder Sally Gallagher about: How the company got started (including an inauspicious first meeting) The opportunity The Apple Press saw in juicing, and how it capitalised on this The extra value unlocked by focusing on their New Zealand-ness Developing a brand to support its product   To find out more, head to https://theapplepress.co.nz/  Find The Apple Press on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theapplepressnz/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theapplepress/    To find out more about the FernMark Licence Programme please visit https://www.fernmark.nzstory.govt.nz/   

Business Is Boring
What is New Zealand's brand?

Business Is Boring

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2023 53:30


How do you go from being a local comedian to becoming CEO of the government agency charged with growing the country's global brand? Hear from David Downs, business leader, cancer survivor and CEO of The NZ Story Group. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Master Books Podcast
Dinosaurs and More! Biblical Answers to Big Questions with Brian Young

Master Books Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2022 26:43


Elementary Paleontology is one of Master Books Homeschool Curriculum's best-selling science courses. Master Books Academy instructor, Brian Young, joins the podcast to share how his online video course is designed to teach your child the biblical worldview of dinosaurs. HOMESCHOOL CURRICULUM LINKS Elementary Paleontology Curriculum Pack  Elementary Paleontology Supplemental Video Course  Unwrapping the Pharaohs  Biblical Archaeology Curriculum Master Books Academy Online Learning Portal    PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS: 5:10 - Scientific dating methods that help prove that the Bible's creation story can be proven by science and actually debunks evolution. Young earth creation is proven through these dating methods. 6:40 - Study dinosaurs in order to defend your faith in God and the Bible. Elementary Paleontology strengthens student's biblical worldview. 6:45 - Bill Nye debate with Ken Ham  7:00 - Age of the earth debate 7:40 - How elephant reproduction proves the young earth theory. 8:45 - Cave men, Neanderthals, and the age of the earth 9:30 - The Bible talks about cave men  11:40 - How is character built? Debunking the idea that sports builds character 12:30 - God's word builds character.  13:07 - Find dinosaurs in the Bible 16:00 - Find unicorns in the Bible 16:42 - Master Books' Elementary Paleontology Homeschool Curriculum and online video instruction 18:08 - Advice for homeschool families 18:40 - Homeschooling is more than education 20:12 - Explore beyond Master Books homeschool curriculum to books on creation science, apologetics, logic, and more. 20:16 - Dangers of losing your faith as a college student in a Chrisitan college 22:26 - Brian Young recommends Unwrapping the Pharaohs by David Downs and available at MasterBooks.com

KQED's The California Report
L-A County Could Reinstate Mask Mandate Due To Increase In COVID Hospital Cases

KQED's The California Report

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2022 11:07


The number of COVID-19 positive hospital patients continues to climb in L.A. County. So, the county could be headed for another public mask mandate.   Reporter Jackie Fortier, KPCC More than a third of Monkeypox cases are in San Francisco, where vaccine supply isn't. But, health officials have just received over 2,000 new vaccine doses this week. Reporter Vanessa Rancano, KQED New tax breaks from the State could help stabilize California's struggling Cannabis industry. Plenty of people in the industry are still not convinced the shifts will make enough of a dent for small businesses in the cannabis market. We talk to David Downs, Senior Editor at Leafly… who covers cannabis policy and legalization. Reporter Madi Bolanos, KQED Friendship Park on the US-Mexico border is a place where families separated by the border can see and talk to each other through the fence.  But, a new plan by the Biden Administration may change all that and activists are angered by the new developments. Border Reporter Gustavo Solis, KPBS Check out our sister show, The California Report's Weekly Magazine, as Lisa Morehouse's series, “California Foodways,” takes her to every one of California's 58 counties to bring us a story about food. Reporter Lisa Morehouse, California Foodways

Little Gold Men
Book Club: My Policeman, Soon to Be Starring Harry Styles

Little Gold Men

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2022 52:55


Erin Vanderhoof joins Katey and David for a conversation about Bethan Roberts's novel about an unconventional relationship in 1950s Britain between a woman, her policeman husband, and his museum curator lover. The book has been adapted as a film starring Emma Corrin, David Downs, and Harry Styles as the policeman in the middle of the love triangle. It's set for release in theaters October 21 and on Prime Video November 4. Sign up to receive texts from us at Subtext. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices