Podcasts about New Zealand

In this episode of The D2D Podcast, Danny Dimas—founder of GIG (Global Interactive Group)—shares his extraordinary journey from being $360,000 in debt to building a $50M international door-to-door sales business operating in Australia, New Zealand, the US, UK, and Ireland.Danny opens up about hitting rock bottom: broke, with a pregnant wife and toddler, he was days away from quitting sales for good. Instead, he chose to rebuild—one rep, one sale, one system at a time.You'll learn how he scaled GIG through simple yet powerful strategies: prioritizing people over profits, creating transparent growth paths, and training leaders who train others. His insights into field leadership, motivation through micro-goals, and the importance of reconnecting reps with their “why” are practical and deeply motivating.If you're starting from scratch or leading a team through challenges, this episode offers actionable tools to stay consistent, overcome doubt, and build a business that lasts. Danny also breaks down the similarities—and unique challenges—of selling door-to-door in Australia vs. the US, offering a global perspective every D2D leader should hear.You'll find answers to key questions such as:How can I rebuild a D2D sales team after losing everything?What's the best way to keep new reps motivated and consistent?How do you build a duplicable leadership system in direct sales?What goals actually move struggling reps to take action?Is the Australian D2D market viable for products like solar or roofing?Get in touch with Danny Dimas:

I've been watching the science behind Calocurb evolve over the last year, and I have to say—this is one of the most exciting clinical tools I've seen emerge in the metabolic space in quite some time. A hops-derived compound that stimulates endogenous GLP-1, CCK, and PYY—without a prescription or injection? That's a big deal, especially for patients struggling with appetite regulation, weight plateaus, or the aftermath of GLP-1 discontinuation. In this episode, I sit down with Sarah Kennedy, founder of New Zealand-based Calocurb, to talk about the years of government-funded research that led to this discovery, the remarkable clinical outcomes they've seen so far, and how I've personally used it in my practice with excellent results. If you're looking for science-backed, natural strategies to support appetite control, fasting, or GLP-1 transitions—this one's worth a listen. ~DrKF Check out the show notes at https://www.drkarafitzgerald.com/fxmed-podcast/ for the full list of links and resources. GUEST DETAILS Sarah Kennedy, Founder and CEO of Calocurb Ltd. Email: sarah.kennedy@calocurb.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-kennedy-0a840b13/ Sarah Kennedy, BVSc, is a veterinarian and health industry leader with 20+ years in nutrition science and innovation. Now CEO of Calocurb, she brings a unique perspective on natural GLP-1 activation—bridging plant-based research, gut physiology, and clinical application. THANKS TO OUR SPONSOR: Calocurb EXCLUSIVE OFFER FOR NEW FRONTIERS LISTENERS Manage cravings and feel full faster with Calocurb, a 100% natural capsule that supports healthy weight management. Visit http://calocurb.com/drkara10 and use code DRKARA10 at checkout. CONNECT with DrKF Join Dr. Kara Fitzgerald and leading experts *LIVE on Sept 17–19, 2025* for a free virtual Masterclass on redefining healthcare & longevity through the lens of science-backed, systems-based approach. Register now: https://www.functionalmedicineislongevitymedicine.com/ Want more? Join our newsletter here: https://www.drkarafitzgerald.com/newsletter/ Or take our pop quiz and test your BioAge! https://www.drkarafitzgerald.com/bioagequiz YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/hjpc8daz Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drkarafitzgerald/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrKaraFitzgerald/ DrKF Clinic: Patient consults with DrKF physicians including Younger You Concierge: https://tinyurl.com/yx4fjhkb Younger You book: https://tinyurl.com/mr4d9tym Better Broths and Healing Tonics book: https://tinyurl.com/3644mrfw

New Zealand's SEXIEST voices. Are you a minimalist? Mumma Di sent Clint a receipe - and it's way out of his depth. More than ever needed to know about The Corrs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is facing a landmark trial in absentia over alleged crimes against humanity. The charges are linked to the 2024 student protests that toppled her government. Also, a new report looks at  health impacts throughout the life cycle of plastic ahead of a global meeting to negotiate the final steps of an international plastics treaty. And, wholesalers in Istanbul, Turkey, give surplus fabric a second life. Plus, New Zealand recognizes the world's oldest alpaca in captivity.Listen to today's Music Heard on Air. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

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See more here: https://karenswain.com/roger-stankovic/ Roger Stankovic is an Australian UFO researcher and experiencer of the UFO phenomenon. In 2015, he joined the MUFON team in Australia as a field investigator. Shortly thereafter, he was promoted to the role of National Director for MUFON Australia and New Zealand and currently holds that position. Roger is also a community access member of the Scientific Coalition for UAP studies (USA) and a member of the Australian branch of UAP Medical Coalition (UAP med). NEW Channel for SHORTS ; https://www.youtube.com/@atpmediaclips ATP Media Awakening Consciousness with KAren Swain Welcomes Roger Stankovic PhD. Host: KAren Swain https://karenswain.com/home See our links https://linktr.ee/KArenSwain More shows here: https://karenswain.com/listen/ Appreciate KAren's work Awakening Consciousness? THANK YOU for your Support for the content. Share your appreciation on this link https://www.paypal.me/KArenASwain Join our Awakening Empowerment Network Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/AwakeningEmpowermentNetwork Thank you for tuning in

Jeremy Corbell, UFOlogist (and definitely UFO enthusiast), re-joins the DTFH to talk about the latest UFO government disclosures! Antipodean family! Duncan is doing a run of shows in New Zealand and Australia this very month! First stop is SkyCity Theatre in Auckland, NZ on August 19. Click here to get your tickets now! This episode is brought to you by: Minnesota Nice Ethnobotanicals wants to help you escape the matrix of stress and reconnect with the earth's ancient wisdom—go to mn-nice-ethnobotanicals.com/duncan and use code DUNCAN20 for 20% off your first order of Amanita Muscaria Capsules! This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/duncan and get on your way to being your best self. Try your first month of BlueChew FREE. Visit BlueChew.com for more details and important safety information.

Pre-order my new book Habits of High Performers here - www.thehabitbook.com What if we've been taught to set goals the wrong way all along?In this episode, I sit down with Caroline Adams Miller, a pioneering expert in positive psychology and bestselling author of Big Goals.Caroline's work has transformed how the world approaches goal setting—from vague wishes to science-backed strategies that actually work.She's coached leaders, elite athletes, and mission-driven humans on how to set meaningful, gutsy goals that change lives—and in this conversation, she shares her full framework.Here's what we cover:Why SMART goals are outdated and what to use insteadHow to get into a state of joy and gratitude before setting big goalsThe full breakdown of Caroline's BRIDGE method for goal achievementHow to build grit (and why alcohol may be getting in your way)What most people get wrong when making high-stakes decisionsWhy women need to lift each other more than ever—and how men can helpIf you're ready to ditch playing small and start building a life of purpose, this episode will give you the tools—and mindset—to get there.You can connect with Caroline here - https://www.carolinemiller.comYou can Purchase your copy of Big Goals here - https://biggoalsbook.comYou can take the VIA Strength test here - https://www.viacharacter.orgIf you're interested in having me deliver a keynote or workshop for your team contact Caroline at caroline@jjlaughlin.comWebsite: https://www.jjlaughlin.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6GETJbxpgulYcYc6QAKLHA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JamesLaughlinOfficial Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jameslaughlinofficial/ Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/life-on-purpose-with-james-laughlin/id1547874035 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3WBElxcvhCHtJWBac3nOlF?si=hotcGzHVRACeAx4GvybVOQ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jameslaughlincoaching/James Laughlin is a High Performance Leadership Coach, Former 7-Time World Champion, Host of the Lead On Purpose Podcast and an Executive Coach to high performers and leaders. James is based in Christchurch, New Zealand.Send me a personal text message- Pre-order my new book TODAY - www.thehabitbook.com - If you're interested in booking me for a keynote or workshop, contact Caroline at caroline@jjlaughlin.comSupport the show

The former QC premier, Jean Charest ... a member of the Prime Minister's council on U.S. relations ... says Canada still has options to fight back against Donald Trump's new tariffs.Running on empty. An aid worker in Haiti tells us how much worse the situation has become in the capital Port-au-Prince. A Texan who recovered bodies from his property after last month's floods says he feels abandoned by the leaders in his state. In an effort to protect South African rhinos from poachers, scientists take the nuclear option -- by making the animal's sought-after horns radioactive.A New Zealand comedian manages to get a thousand people to show up to watch him fold a fitted sheet.Jose Caballero began his game yesterday in the infield for the Tampa Bay Rays. But by the time it was over, he was signed by the team he was playing against: the New York Yankees.

This week New Zealand signed a fresh joint statement with 14 other countries expressing a willingness to recognise a Palestian State. 

Luciane Buchanan is a Tongan actress from New Zealand. She started acting as a young teen in Aotearoa landing roles in some local series, the Netflix series ‘The New Legends of Monkey', ‘Sweet Tooth', and Apple TV+'s ‘Mr. Corman'. In 2020, Luciane was a recipient of the Script to Screen 'Fresh Shorts' program for her first short screenplay 'Lea Tupu'anga/ Mother Tongue'. The University of Auckland celebrated her in 2023 on the '40 under 40' list of alumni. 2022 was a breakout year internationally when she was casted in Netflix's ‘The Night Agent', playing the lead role of Rose, which went on to break records as Netflix's most watched series of 2023 and spending 12 weeks in the top 10. In 2023 she became one of IMDB's Top Stars and now in 2025 she is set to play the lead role of Queen Ka'ahumanu in the Apple TV+ series ‘Chief of War'.In this episode we talk about growing up in New Zealand, getting into acting, her big roles in Night Agent and Chief of War, Polynesian culture, language, playing Queen Ka'ahumanu, and so much more.Find Luciane here: https://www.instagram.com/lucianebuchanan/Buy our merch on:Official website: https://keepitaloha.com/Support us on:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/kamakadiasFollow us on:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/keepitalohapod/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/keepitalohapodTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@keepitalohapod

Value: After Hours is a podcast about value investing, Fintwit, and all things finance and investment by investors Tobias Carlisle, and Jake Taylor. See our latest episodes at https://acquirersmultiple.com/podcastWe are live every Tuesday at 1.30pm E / 10.30am P.About Jake Jake's Twitter: https://twitter.com/farnamjake1Jake's book: The Rebel Allocator https://amzn.to/2sgip3lABOUT THE PODCASTHi, I'm Tobias Carlisle. I launched The Acquirers Podcast to discuss the process of finding undervalued stocks, deep value investing, hedge funds, activism, buyouts, and special situations.We uncover the tactics and strategies for finding good investments, managing risk, dealing with bad luck, and maximizing success.SEE LATEST EPISODEShttps://acquirersmultiple.com/podcast/SEE OUR FREE DEEP VALUE STOCK SCREENER https://acquirersmultiple.com/screener/FOLLOW TOBIASWebsite: https://acquirersmultiple.com/Firm: https://acquirersfunds.com/ Twitter: ttps://twitter.com/GreenbackdLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tobycarlisleFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/tobiascarlisleInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/tobias_carlisleABOUT TOBIAS CARLISLETobias Carlisle is the founder of The Acquirer's Multiple®, and Acquirers Funds®. He is best known as the author of the #1 new release in Amazon's Business and Finance The Acquirer's Multiple: How the Billionaire Contrarians of Deep Value Beat the Market, the Amazon best-sellers Deep Value: Why Activists Investors and Other Contrarians Battle for Control of Losing Corporations (2014) (https://amzn.to/2VwvAGF), Quantitative Value: A Practitioner's Guide to Automating Intelligent Investment and Eliminating Behavioral Errors (2012) (https://amzn.to/2SDDxrN), and Concentrated Investing: Strategies of the World's Greatest Concentrated Value Investors (2016) (https://amzn.to/2SEEjVn). He has extensive experience in investment management, business valuation, public company corporate governance, and corporate law.Prior to founding the forerunner to Acquirers Funds in 2010, Tobias was an analyst at an activist hedge fund, general counsel of a company listed on the Australian Stock Exchange, and a corporate advisory lawyer. As a lawyer specializing in mergers and acquisitions he has advised on transactions across a variety of industries in the United States, the United Kingdom, China, Australia, Singapore, Bermuda, Papua New Guinea, New Zealand, and Guam. He is a graduate of the University of Queensland in Australia with degrees in Law (2001) and Business (Management) (1999).

Katherine Needleman joined the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra as principal oboist in 2003, the same year she won first prize at the International Double Reed Society's Gillet-Fox Competition.  As soloist, she has appeared with the Philadelphia Orchestra, the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra, the Albany Symphony, the Richmond Symphony, the Concerto Soloists Chamber Orchestra, the Haddonfield Symphony, the Baltimore Chamber Orchestra, and the Orquesta Sinfónica Nacional de Colombia, in addition to her frequent appearances with the Baltimore Symphony. She has performed as guest principal oboist with the New York Philharmonic, the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra, and the symphony orchestras of Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, New Zealand, and San Diego.You likely know her from her work exposing the patriarchy that has long gone unnoticed in classical music, and from her substack newsletter at https://substack.com/@katherineneedlemanoboist.Make sure you SUBSCRIBE to Crushing Classical, and maybe even leave a nice review! Thanks for joining me on Crushing Classical! Theme music by DreamVance.I help people to lean into their creative careers and start or grow their income streams. You can read more or hop onto a discovery call from my website.  https://jennetingle.com/work-with-meI'm your host, Jennet Ingle. I love you all. Stay safe out there!Join me for my FREE three day workshop, What Got You Here Won't Get You There, and find the breakthrough you need to create the career you want. Register at https://jennetingle.kit.com/what-got-you-here to get your invitation or your replay!

Send us a textFirst, I want to thank our former guest, Greg Offner, for making today's episode possible!!! Let's get to today's episode.....So....What does it mean to truly honor your family name while encouraging each child's unique identity? This question lies at the heart of my conversation with Jason Hewlett, whose journey from Las Vegas impersonator to corporate speaker offers surprising insights into authentic fatherhood.  As a Hall of Fame speaker, he values the way to become a Hall of Fame dad instead.Jason's approach to raising his four remarkably diverse children reveals a masterclass in balancing values with freedom. His daughter Ella traveled solo across Italy, New Zealand, and Australia as a teenage au pair. His son Redford graduated as student body president with academic honors. Romney pivoted from basketball to bodybuilding when competition grew fierce. And thirteen-year-old Royal shows natural talent across multiple domains. Each child embodies the Hewlett name differently, yet powerfully.The secret? Jason's "ICM Process" - Identify, Clarify, and Magnify - helps family members discover their unique "signature moves." Rather than projecting expectations, he creates space for authentic growth. When his sons cut bowl-shaped haircuts for their yearbook photos (which subsequently went viral), Jason celebrated their creativity instead of squashing it. This pattern of encouragement traces back to his own childhood, when his parents supported his Dennis Rodman impersonations at Utah Jazz games despite the raised eyebrows.Most powerful was Jason's vulnerable sharing about reconciling with his father after years of estrangement. Their relationship healed through a shared mission developing a heart supplement that saved his father's life, demonstrating how parental relationships can transform at any stage.  They know are in business together with a  powerful new supplement drink called, "Cardio Miracle."Whether you're struggling to connect with your children's interests or seeking to balance family identity with individual expression, Jason's wisdom offers a roadmap for creating what he beautifully describes as "an eternal family." Listen now and discover how to honor your name while lighting unique paths for each family member.Please don't forget to leave us a review wherever you consume your podcasts! Please help us get more dads to listen weekly and become the ultimate leader of their homes!

In this Tough Girl Podcast EXTRA episode we catch up with adventurer and outdoor writer Nicola Hardy—also known for becoming Munroist #6,765 after summiting all 282 of Scotland's Munros. Nicola left behind a decade-long career in IT to pursue a life filled with mountains, maps, and meaningful adventure. Since our first conversation in March 2022, Nicola has continued to embrace the outdoor life with passion—working part-time to support her adventures and dedicating the rest of her week to exploring the hills and trails she loves. In this episode, Nicola shares what she's been up to over the last few years, including writing her first guidebook: Peak Bagging Munros: Volume 1. We talk about the process of creating the book, linking routes efficiently across the Highlands, and her experiences hiking internationally—from Switzerland's Alpine Passes Trail to her first solo trip abroad on the Coronallacs route in Andorra. Nicola is honest about the practicalities of outdoor life—from parking anxiety and budget travel to the importance of finding community in the outdoors. With future dreams like hiking New Zealand's Te Araroa Trail, her journey is far from over. If you're passionate about mountains, guidebooks, or building a life around what you love—this episode is for you. TGP March 31st 2022 -  Nicola Hardy - Adventurer and outdoor writer -Climbing all 282 of Scotland's Munros   New episodes of the Tough Girl Podcast drop every Tuesday at 7 AM (UK time)! Make sure to subscribe so you never miss the inspiring journeys and incredible stories of tough women pushing boundaries.  Do you want to support the Tough Girl Mission to increase the amount of female role models in the media in the world of adventure and physical challenges? Support via Patreon! Join me in making a difference by signing up here: www.patreon.com/toughgirlpodcast.  Your support makes a difference.  Thank you x Show notes Who is Nicola  Living in Cockermouth, Cumbria Being a peak bagger and long distance walker Preferring land over the water Writing a peak bagging guidebook  Previously speaking with Nicola in March 31st 2022  What we chatting about on the first Tough Girl Podcast episode  Catching up with what's been happening since 2022 Ending up here after doing the things that filled her life with joy Trying to fill her time with as much adventure as possible  Finding the balance of adventuring while also bringing in money as well Working 2 days a week part time (flipping the standard working week, upside down) and having 5 days off Getting to the start of challenges using public transport Parking anxiety and how it can introduce negative thinking before an adventure  Peak Bagging Munro's - the book and how it came about  Sir Hugh Munro Munro Bagging and what it is  64 routes which are designed to link up these iconic mountains  Adventure Books by Vertebrate Publishing  What makes this guide book different  Including good maps, and efficient routes linking Munros together  Separating into 10 highland hubs A walker, a trekker, a fast packer and a runner  Rest day suggestions  The gathering of the information  Building spreadsheets Following your passion and working on the guidebook  Volume 1 of 2 Who the book is for Heading to Switzerland and hiking the Alpine Passes Trail  Camping 20 nights out of 31 Being mountain fit Park runs  Doing her first solo trip abroad Hiking The Coronallacs  Being able to switch off and spend time in nature Wanting to go on more solo walks The South West Coast Path  Future plans and dreams to hike the Te Araroa Trail, New Zealand  Zoleo  How to connect with Nic Trying to keep the website updated Final words of advice  Getting out there and finding your community  Try lots of things in the outdoor space Find what you love and dive in headfirst, you never know where it might lead   Social Media Link for listeners to purchase the book - https://bit.ly/3REAjVU Website - adventurernic.com Facebook - @adventurer.nic.official  Instagram - @adventurer.nic   

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This week we are joined by Dr.  Olivier Jutel, a lecturer in the Department of Media, Film & Communication at the University of Otago in Dunedin, New Zealand. His scholarly focus is in communication studies and media theory, particularly around populism, digital media, political economy, and critical theory. Travis and Julian chat with Olivier about his iconoclastic take on the paradigms that have dominated U.S. technology and communications policy since 2016. Olivier argues that fear of foreign influence has been leveraged by a coalition of Silicon Valley firms, national‑security agencies and allied think‑tanks to deflect structural reform of platforms. Drawing on Cold‑War communication theory, this coalition frames all online conflict as “information warfare,” treating citizens as passive targets for behavioral manipulation while ignoring deeper political‑economic drivers of democratic decay. Jutel retraces the military origins of mass‑communication research, critiques Shoshana Zuboff's “surveillance capitalism” thesis, and dissects the role of high‑profile disinfo professionals whose methods, he contends, don't question the core assumptions of tech industry platforms and national‑security priorities. Olivier concludes that while this disinformation framework is past its heyday, its war‑like view of social life persists, empowering actors such as Palantir while sidelining antitrust and public‑interest remedies. The solution? A shift toward true democratic governance of digital infrastructure. Dr Olivier Jutel at University of Otago https://www.otago.ac.nz/mfco/staff/olivier-jutel Thanks for subscribing to QAA on patreon. Editing by Corey Klotz. Theme by Nick Sena. Additional music by Pontus Berghe. Theme Vocals by THEY/LIVE (https://instagram.com/theyylivve / https://sptfy.com/QrDm). Cover Art by Pedro Correa: (https://pedrocorrea.com) https://qaapodcast.com QAA was known as the QAnon Anonymous podcast. /// We've launched a new podcast miniseries network: Cursed Media. The very first Cursed Media miniseries is Science in Transition. Science in Transition is an investigation into the intellectual origins of the contemporary right wing backlash against transgender acceptance. Through six deeply-researched episodes, hosts Liv Agar and Spencer Barrows unearth a bizarre coalition of well-meaning clinicians, aristocratic sexologists, militant feminists, right-wing culture warriors, headline-chasing journalists, and conservative politicians. Listen to the first five episodes of Science In Transition right now and all episodes after the sixth one is released by subscribing through this link. www.cursedmedia.net/ Subscribers to Cursed Media get access to three new podcast series per year, plus every episode of QAA's existing mini-series (properly organized!)

In this week's re-broadcast of an episode from September of 2022, Ellen lets Pallas's cat out of the bag & Christian probes into the world of the sensitive kiwi. We discuss grumpy cats, spawncamping, chilly beans, buff legs and giant eggs.Links:Check out Benjamin Lancer's paper on dragonfly attention in Nature!Watch Wildlife Instincts: Pallas's Cat - Master of the Plains on YouTube!Learn more about how you can help the kiwi!For more information about us & our podcast, head over to our website!Follow Just the Zoo of Us on BlueSky, Facebook, Instagram & Discord!Follow Ellen on BlueSky!

“I have a regular chat with a friend of mine in New Zealand. He's a tetraplegic and a musician, so he invents his own music instruments that he can play with his limited motion, and he can send me his instrument over MIDI to where I am across the ocean and we can play together and we can have an engagement. It's not possible for him to come to see me in Europe. It would be so expensive, and a lot of work. So, you know, thank God there's the internet for him, you know. He gets to participate, he has remote concerts, he still plays with his friends. It's really special.” – Rebekah Wilson This episode is the second half of my conversation with Source Elements CEO and remote collaboration specialist Rebekah Wilson as we discuss how physics and neurology collide when it comes to reducing latency, how the pandemic transformed online music collaboration and gave rise to today's generation of at-home musicians, and where Rebekah sees sound, technology, and music itself heading in the future, over both the coming decades and even generations from now. As always, if you have questions for my guest, you're welcome to reach out through the links in the show notes. If you have questions for me, visit audiobrandingpodcast.com, where you'll find a lot of ways to get in touch. Plus, subscribing to the newsletter will let you know when the new podcasts are available, along with other interesting bits of audio-related news. And if you're getting some value from listening, the best ways to show your support are to share this podcast with a friend and leave an honest review. Both those things really help, and I'd love to feature your review on future podcasts. You can leave one either in written or in voice format from the podcast's main page. I would so appreciate that. (0:00:01) - Impact of Latency on Music CollaborationWe continue our talk about the science of latency, and Rebekah explains how it impacts music in ways that our brains only dimly perceive. “If you add a little bit of latency onto that,” she says, “music's like, one, two... three… music's not very friendly to that [sort of] latency.” She tells us more about how our brains unconsciously adapt to latency, and how technology relies both on improving speed and taking advantage of our ability to filter out information gaps. “What's happening is that you're anticipating it based on this model that's in your brain,” Rebekah explains. “For example, every time you look at a wall or your surroundings, if it's not moving, your brain's not processing it.”(0:06:02) - Advancements in Remote Music CollaborationShe talks about how the COVID-19 pandemic's lockdown phase led to a boom in online collaboration, some of which continues to thrive today. “There remained a group of people,” she says, “a small group of people, you know, scattered around the world… who were like, ‘You know what? Some interesting things came out of this. Some interesting artistic development is possible here and it's worth pursuing.” We discuss the technical and creative innovations that emerged from that period, and where they might lead in the years to come as we continue to innovate. “What we love as humans,” Rebekah says, “is to seek new forms of expression. This is what we do, we're adventurers. So we go out, we go into the desert, we go out into the oceans, and we look for where something new is. And you know, music and performance and being together on the internet is still very new for us as humans.”(0:12:42) - Expanding Music Collaboration With TechnologyOur conversation wraps up as we continue to talk about online collaboration and creative efforts that can now

Golden Voice Rupert Degas returns to transport listeners to New Zealand and Indonesia in the fourth Yoga Mat mystery. Fans will recognize returning characters, while listeners new to the series will find enough backstory to follow along. Australian secret agent Ric Peters wrestles with the dangers of his job and his need to protect his fiancée, a lawyer and yoga instructor. A visit to Ric's parents in New Zealand leads to two missing-person cases linked to a toxic waste site. Join host Jo Reed and AudioFile's Robin Whitten as they uncover Degas's masterful delivery of the fast-paced, nonstop, life-and-death situations. Read our review of the audiobook at our website Published by Harper Audio Discover thousands of audiobook reviews and more at AudioFile's website Support for Behind the Mic comes from Hachette Audio and NIGHT WATCHER, by Daphne Woolsoncroft (of the Going West podcast), who read an audio-exclusive author's note before the stunning dual-narration by Will Collyer and Helen Laser. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's no secret that those we consider necessary for a high quality of life, from paramedics to teachers, either work a very short amount of time before flaming out; or sacrifice everything else in their life so they can keep picking up the pieces for everyone else, while neglecting their own.   Welcome to the Just Dumb Enough Podcast. A show that acknowledges no one is always an expert, by dispelling misconceptions with real experts.   My guest today is Irene Cop. Dr. Cop holds dual provider degrees and has suffered first-hand when it comes to the devastation of flaming out. She's here to share her story, what the helper field is looking like right now, and how we can potentially avoid the titanic vs iceberg moment that is not far out.  Also, this is the last week to make your voice heard when you vote for Just Dumb Enough in the People's Choice Podcast Awards. You can list me as your favorite podcast influence, choose this show for podcast of the year, or for best society and culture podcast. It really would mean so much to me for this show to win against such huge names.  ( Https://Www.PodcastAwards.Com - This show is listed under "Podcast of the Year" and "Society-Culture")  ( Https://Www.SuccessShiftInstitute.Com )  ( https://a.co/d/928D3Zm will take you to: Www.Amazon.Com "In Search of Happiness: A Journey of Riches" )  ( https://www.youtube.com/@successshift will take you to: Www.YouTube.Com - "The Success SHIFT with Dr. Irene" )    Let's help the helpers!  So which setting is your brain in right now: Success or Survival? And what does that mean for your future?    In ranking news... July is basically over, and the global ranks are as follows:  1. The United States, with Wisconsin, California, and Oregon now at the top.  2. England of the United Kingdom.  3. Australia, with Victoria way in the lead.  4. Canada, with Ontario now just over British Columbia.  5. Ireland, pushing out New Zealand.  That's it for this week! Have a great week, a great weekend, and I'll see you all back here next week for another new episode!  Until the next episode, pretty please do all the things to help the show: rate, review, like, and subscribe.  Reach out to DumbEnoughPodcast@Gmail.Com or on any social media if you want to reach me personally.  Most importantly, Stay Dumb!  #Podcast #Education #PeoplesChoice #Burnout #Flameout #Healthcare #SOS #Society

Send me a messageIn this episode of Climate Confident, I spoke with Ori Shaashua, Co-founder and CCO of Gigablue, a marine carbon dioxide removal (mCDR) company taking a radically scalable approach to the carbon challenge.Gigablue's MCFS (Marine Carbon Fixation and Sequestration) method taps into the ocean's natural carbon cycle by cultivating phytoplankton in floating substrates and using gravity, not high-energy processes, to sink captured CO₂ to deep-sea sediment for thousands of years. It's a low-energy, high-durability method that's already secured the largest ocean carbon removal offtake to date.We unpack why mCDR matters, how it compares to nature-based and tech-heavy CDR approaches, and what makes ocean deserts, like those off the coast of New Zealand, ideal sites for safe and measurable sequestration. Ori also outlines their scale-up pathway: from kiloton removals today to multi-megaton capacity by 2029, and potentially gigaton-level by 2035.We dive into the mechanics of traceability, the real costs of permanence, and why MRV (Measurement, Reporting, and Verification) is the make-or-break for CDR credibility. Ori also pulls no punches on what's holding back progress: delayed regulation, weak compliance markets, and over-reliance on short-term carbon offsets.If your company is thinking seriously about durable net zero strategies, or wondering how ocean-based carbon removal fits into the climate tech landscape, this episode delivers real insight.

'The front fell off.' The 94 metre 100 metre track. Fred Dagg. 24 years of political satire with Bryan Dawe. These are just a handful of the impactful comedic works from the one and only John Clarke.For over 40 years, John Clarke brought an unparalleled level of wit, politically astute comedic understanding, and pitch perfect timing to Australian and New Zealand audiences. John Clarke's work as a comedian wasn't just to entertain, but to also make audiences sit and think. Whether it be utilising the landmark comedy series The Games as a way of presenting an apology to the Stolen Generation of Australia, or by calling out the hypocrisy of the colonial state we live in, John Clarke utilised his comedic genius to masterful effect.In 2017, the world lost John Clarke, and Lorin Clarke lost her father.Now, after having explored over 200 boxes of John Clarke's work and letters, having written about book about her relationship with her dad, and having interviewed countless fellow comedic masters like Sam Neill, Rhys Darby, and Ben Elton, Lorin has crafted a documentary about her dad called But Also John Clarke.It's just about one of the most enriching and delightful experiences you'll have this year, even if you're not familiar with John Clarke's work - and I kind of almost envy you if you aren't, as you've got decades of work to be entertained by. For a film that could quite easily have become a hagiography or a maudlin experience, Lorin manages to balance the film with a delightful level of charm and compassion. Compassion not only for the loss of her father, but also for the audience who loved him, her mother, and most importantly, herself.In the following interview, recorded ahead of But Also John Clarke's world premiere at the Melbourne International Film Festival, Lorin talks about getting the balance right for a film like this, while also touching on the process she undertook to be vulnerable this way.I had an absolute blast and shed more than a few tears watching But Also John Clarke, as I'm sure you will too.It screens at MIFF from 15 August to 24 August, with select Q&A sessions with Lorin in attendance. To buy tickets, visit MIFF.com.au. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On August 19, Danny is teaming up with Matt Risinger to show you how to take control of your calendar, focus on what matters and block distractions in a sea of never ending notifications. Click here to save your spot at this free web class: https://trybta.com/CE-PM-AU2025To download tools that will help you implement these four systems, click here: https://trybta.com/DL228 To learn more about Breakthrough Academy, click here: https://trybta.com/EP228 What do New Zealand electricians and North American roofers have in common?More than you'd think—especially when it comes to the biggest problems in the trades: finding skilled people, keeping margins healthy, and finally getting off the damn tools.Today, I'm joined by Tony Fraser-Jones, an entrepreneur, business coach and founder of The Profitable Tradie who's helped hundreds of contractors in Australia and New Zealand build profitable, self-managing companies.Tony and I have a ton in common. Similar backgrounds, similar career paths and similar missions in life.In this episode, we compare notes from opposite sides of the globe and unpack some plug-and-play systems you can implement this quarter—no matter what hemisphere you're in.Episode Highlights:Learn what the most common challenges are in Australia/New Zealand and in the US/Canada and how each region is tackling them differently.Walk through two practical playbooks you can start implementing this quarter from the founders of two highly successful contractor coaching businesses.Get a sneak peek into what Danny and Tony see coming in 2026 (in two different hemispheres).00:00-Intro01:56-Tony's story07:28-System 1: Skilled-Labour Shortage19:28-System 2: Financial Management35:30-System 3: Productivity & Owner Focus45:02-System 4: Sales and Marketing53:32-Lightning Round

At the World's Edge is a chamber music festival inspired by its roots in the Southern Alps of New Zealand and forging ties to Chicago and beyond. Host Seth Boustead talks with violinist and founding Artistic Director Benjamin Baker about his vision for the festival and features music the festival has commissioned. MUSICYabo by Salina FisherString Trio No. 2 by Huw Watkins (excerpt)Mata Au by Salina FisherFour Postcards by Gareth Farr

Imagine a company that has been pursuing its goal for fifteen years, with mixed progress, if you could call it that. The company, Trans Tasman Resources (TTR) has invested over $85 million toward a deep sea mining project off the South Taranaki Coast. It's Executive Chairman Alan Eggers is a qualified geologist who gained his degree at Victoria University, Wellington. But it's not all been plain sailing... Eggers lays it out in a most interesting interview which covers matters political, racial, social and financial, and helps to understand why New Zealand is poorly served in its search for the success it deserves. It just might share some of the reasons the country comes up short in other areas, like infrastructure and health. File your comments and complaints at Leighton@newstalkzb.co.nz Haven't listened to a podcast before? Check out our simple how-to guide. Listen here on iHeartRadio Leighton Smith's podcast also available on iTunes:To subscribe via iTunes click here See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Billy starts us off with the All Sports Report - and some unusual goings on in the background of today's AFL press conferences. Nathan and Jaden battle it out in the Hump Day Quiz for an awesome Yeti prize pack, then the legendary Jeremy Piven calls in from New Zealand ahead of his Australian tour. The boys look at poor old John Hastings nightmare over in a Legends Cricket match, then Collingwood's Dan McStay is in studio as he prepares to face his old side on Saturday night. Herby comes in with some social media feedback for Billy's Bake, and Billy finishes the show with a joke about a lovely gesture from his wife.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Barry & Tesh Gager are the leaders of YWAM Northland in Whangarei, New Zealand. They share their story of how the Lord gripped their heart for the church to be a light in this land and in the nations in bringing cultural healing and reconciliation. YWAM Northland - https://www.ywamzion.org.nz/Find out more about YWAM Furnace below

In this episode Ahmed shares the mind-blowing story of how he came to Christ from a very strict Muslim family background. He learnt the Quran by heart as a child, his father was a Mufti (a religious scholar) in Mecca, the birthplace of Islam. His tribe in Saudi Arabia is one of the most radical in their commitment to Islam and hatred of infidels, with several of them involved in the 9/11 attacks.But the prayers of some believers in New Zealand led to Ahmed having an amazing dream of Jesus, which changed everything. Years of rejection, ostricism and persecution followed his decision to follow Jesus, even bringing assassination attempts to prevent him attending church and sharing the good news. And yet he has persevered, refusing to give up on his Saviour and Lord.He now runs an online ministry into the Middle East, leading many Muslims to Christ and discipling countless others.Enjoy this incredible story, like a modern day version of the book of Acts! And do check out Ahmed's books and his website via these links.Support the show_________________________________________________________________________________Do get in touch if you have any questions for Matt or for any of his guests.matt@frontiers.org.ukYou can find out more about us by visiting www.frontiers.org.ukOr, if you're outside the UK, visit www.frontiers.org (then select from one of our national offices). For social media in the UK:Instagram: frontiers_ukAnd do check out the free and outstanding 6 week video course for churches and small groups, called MomentumYes:www.momentumyes.com (USA)www.momentumyes.org.uk (UK) _________________________________________________________________________________

Boaties are being warned to return to shore with strong currents and unpredictable surges expected along New Zealand coast after one of the most powerful earthquakes on record struck off Russia's coast. The 8.8 quake hit off the Far Eastern Kamchatka Peninsula. NEMA's Director of Civil Defence Emergency Management John Price spoke to Lisa Owen.

The New Zealand government is holding the line on Palestinian statehood, despite the United Kingdom's shift in position. The British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has announced an intention to recognise a Palestinian state at a UN meeting in September - unless Israel agrees to key conditions, including a ceasefire. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon said he would discuss the move with Starmer, but would not be following his lead at this stage.

Across the last 18 seasons of the Clink, We have had some really raw conversations. This is one of most listen to episodes with Vale Russell Manser. Sam Troth walked the length of New Zealand to raise awareness for survivors of sexual abuse — but the media stayed silent. Sam shares what really happened behind the scenes: the pain, the isolation, and the everyday people who kept him going.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this week's episode, Augustine connects with fellow midwife and world traveler, Allison, for a deep and expansive conversation about what it really means to live at the edge of reality—whether supporting births or crossing oceans. From an unexpected career shift out of accounting to midwifery school in New Zealand, and from practicing in Canada to captaining a sailboat across the Pacific, Alison shares how curiosity, courage, and midwifery magic have shaped her wild and winding path.This conversation is part of a larger theme we've been exploring this month in our ongoing webinar series Midwifery on the Move where we explore what it really means to live a mobile midwifery lifestyle. We've been talking about the beauty, the complexity, the ethics, and the practical steps to working around the world.✨ If this episode sparks something in you, know that it's not too late to join the webinar and explore what traveling midwife life might look for you. Sign up today on our website www.midwiferywisdom.com

What happens when the teacher becomes the student? David turns the tables and interviews me. We dive into the roots of my life, growing up in New Zealand's church and school systems, confronting injustice early on, and stumbling into my body through sport and the natural world. We move through my years as a young man questioning everything society had handed me and into the long journey that led me to the heart of Yoga with my teachers Krishnamacharya and Desikachar. This is a deeply personal conversation. I speak about the early insights that shaped my path, the teachers who helped me see through the spiritual industrial complex, and the simple, profound practices that brought me home to life as it is. David's questions open a space for something very real to come through: not theory, not tradition for its own sake, but the living truth of Yoga as intimacy with reality. Key Takeaways Early Awakening – A childhood moment on the lawn, sun on my back, revealed the body's deep continuity with the cosmos. Seeing Through Systems – From church to school to spirituality, I recognized early how society exploits the promise of a future salvation or success. Real Yoga Is Empowering – True Yoga adapts to the individual, honors the breath, and returns us to our natural state of wholeness. Teachers Who Transmit – Meeting Krishnamacharya and Desikachar brought a transmission of humility, scholarship, and direct experience, not branding. Yoga Is Relationship – Real practice embraces the body and life's tangible realities, especially the relational, where true meditation lives. The Body Is God – Yoga reveals that the body is not separate from divinity, it is divinity. This isn't a metaphor. It's actual, lived reality. Where to Find Our Guest David's Website: http://lenirvanawear.com David on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/david22bali Links & Resources You are the beauty. You are the intelligence. You are already in perfect harmony with life. You don't need to seek it. You need only participate in it. Learn more and access the course at https://www.heartofyoga.com  Support the Heart of Yoga Foundation.  This podcast is sustained by your donations.

打工度假 dǎ gōng dù jià - working holiday補貼旅費 bǔ tiē lǚ fèi - to subsidize travel expenses; to help pay for travel costs順便 shùn biàn - incidentally; at the same time; while doing something else進修語言 jìn xiū yǔ yán - to further study/improve one's language skills簽訂 qiān dìng - to sign (an agreement or contract)打工度假簽證 dǎ gōng dù jià qiān zhèng - working holiday visa紐西蘭 Niǔ xī lán - New Zealand奧地利 Ào dì lì - Austria比利時 Bǐ lì shí - Belgium以下 yǐ xià - belowFeeling stuck or frustrated with your Chinese progress? Book a one-on-one trial lesson with me

In this week's re-broadcast of an episode from September of 2022, Ellen lets Pallas's cat out of the bag & Christian probes into the world of the sensitive kiwi. We discuss grumpy cats, spawncamping, chilly beans, buff legs and giant eggs.Links:Check out Benjamin Lancer's paper on dragonfly attention in Nature!Watch Wildlife Instincts: Pallas's Cat - Master of the Plains on YouTube!Learn more about how you can help the kiwi!For more information about us & our podcast, head over to our website!Follow Just the Zoo of Us on BlueSky, Facebook, Instagram & Discord!Follow Ellen on BlueSky!

Are we stabilising NZ’s energy supply? We sit down with Rob Buchanan, CEO, to explore Channel Infrastructure’s transformation from a refinery to a critical import terminal. Major clients include BP and ExxonMobil, with over 300 million litres of fuel at their Marsden Point site. How does Rob plan to improve New Zealand's fuel security? What’s his take on energy demands from emerging tech like AI? Is biofuel the next big thing? Hear about plans to develop Channel Infrastructure's land and pipeline assets into a new ‘energy precinct’, potentially bringing 20,000 jobs to Northland during its build phase. Plus, how Rob plans to keep delivering dividends to shareholders while pursuing big growth projects. For more or to watch on YouTube—check out http://linktr.ee/sharedlunchShared Lunch is brought to you by Sharesies Australia Limited (ABN 94 648 811 830; AFSL 529893) in Australia and Sharesies Limited (NZ) in New Zealand. It is not financial advice. Information provided is general only and current at the time it’s provided, and does not take into account your objectives, financial situation and needs. We do not provide recommendations and you should always read the disclosure documents available from the product issuer before making a financial decision. Our disclosure documents and terms and conditions—including a Target Market Determination and IDPS Guide for Sharesies Australian customers—can be found on our relevant Australian or NZ website. Investing involves risk. You might lose the money you start with. If you require financial advice, you should consider speaking with a qualified financial advisor. Past performance is not a guarantee of future performance. Appearance on Shared Lunch is not an endorsement by Sharesies of the views of the presenters, guests, or the entities they represent. Their views are their own.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NEMA is warning of unpredictable surges after the 8.8 magnitude earthquake in Russia for most of New Zealand and expects that threat to remain in place until midday. Reporter Chen Liu spoke to Corin Dann.

Guy Montgomery has done the impossible and created a television show that not only has survived more than one season in New Zealand, it has taken over Australia and he has been nominated for the prestigious Graham Kennedy Award for Most Popular New Talent at the Logies (Aus' Emmys). Please help him win. It's dead simple, head on over to the Logies website and vote.On an unrelated note, here's a guide to VPNs: au.pcmag.com/vpn/138/the-best-vpn-services Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

By request (and because Sarah needed books for her upcoming trip), we're talking about romance novels by Australian authors this week, with a nod to some New Zealanders as well. We discuss how historical romance has much maligned Australia, recommend some absolutely terrific books, many of which we've actually done deep dives on, and we talk about why so many Australian romances hit the spot with American readers. If you want more Fated Mates in your life, please join our Patreon, which comes with an extremely busy and fun Discord community! Join other magnificent firebirds to hang out, talk romance, and be cool together in a private group full of excellent people. Learn more at patreon.com. Our next read along (next week!) is Susan Elizabeth Phillips's Natural Born Charmer. You can get it at Amazon, B&N, Kobo, Apple Books or wherever you get your books.NotesFrench Kiss is not available on streamers and it's very upsetting for those of us who know the deep magic of Kevin Kline & Meg Ryan.Australia is not the nation of criminals historical romance novels would like you to believe, but a lot of criminals did get sent there over an 80 year period from 1788-1868.Sarah is going to talk to the Romance Writers of Australia and the Romance Writers of New Zealand next month. Yes, she'll be going to Port Arthur in Tasmania to check out the place where all those criminals were sent.Victor Gadino illustrated the stepback for Dream Fever by Katherine SutcliffeMills & Boon is a British romance imprint, in North America these books are published under the name Harlequin. When Sarah talked about The Australians in the early years of Mills & Boon, she was wrong, and likely thinking of Diana Palmer's 1985 The Australian. The Australians series was a 12 book series in the early 2010s from Harlequin Presents. The book Raising the Stakes by Jess Dee is no longer available in Kindle, but maybe it is in other countries or maybe you downloaded it in the past? Check out her available titles here....

Welcome, welcome, welcome to the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip!This week Pip is joined by fabulous actor LAUREN LYLE!A perfect piece of acting-focused chat but of course, not limited to...! Lauren is a very welcome guest, who has been on a proper mission on her way to securing bigger roles and ones that would find those huge audiences. From her artistic origins, spending time in New Zealand and putting in work in various disciplines back in the day, to the real machine work of getting more and more roles which ultimately led to the point at which we find Lauren today! Of course, there are the universal and familiar issues of comparison (unfortunately inevitable in areas of the acting world), but also revelations to do with community, finding and asking for help, swimming, the hidden positive aspects of breakups, and also - speaking of revelations - Pip casually throws one in there around halfway in which you don't want to miss so stick around for that nugget! Awesome goodness here, join in, and if you haven't seen Outlander or Karen Pirie yet, by all means listen first and then go find 'em.PIP'S PATREON PAGE if you're of a supporting natureIMDBINSTAGRAMKAREN PIRIEOUTLANDERTHE OUTRUNSPEECH DEVELOPMENT WEBSTOREPIP TWITCH • (music stuff)PIP INSTAGRAMPIP TWITTERPIP PATREONPIP IMDBPOD BIBLE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Can we get a Kia Ora, darling?New Zealand isn't just Lord of the Rings scenery and sheep. It's got gorgeous queer vibes, strong legal protections, and cities that range from cozy and artsy to full-blown fab with ferry rides to wine islands. We break down the top 5 cities for LGBTQ+ retirement in NZ with real costs, real vibes, and real queer perks.Ready to float through Middle Earth in style? Let's go global gay with this week's Queer Money®!Takeaways:

This week's episode has the cohosts talking about social isolation and earlier death among the elderly population.   Studies have shown that loneliness is associated with a higher risk of mortality in older adults. For example, one study found that individuals experiencing loneliness at one or more points in time had a higher hazard for mortality compared to those who never experienced loneliness.  Loneliness can trigger physiological stress responses, potentially leading to chronic inflammation and reduced immunity. These factors can contribute to the development of various health problems, including heart disease, Alzheimer's, and other age-related illnesses.  Social isolation, which is closely linked to loneliness, can limit access to social support, including assistance with daily tasks, emotional support, and healthcare. This lack of support can negatively impact both physical and mental well-being.  Loneliness and social isolation have also been linked to poorer cognitive function and an increased risk of conditions like dementia.  Conversely, research suggests that maintaining social connections and receiving regular visits from loved ones can mitigate the risks associated with loneliness and potentially increase longevity.  In essence, according to many studies prior to 2025, loneliness can create a cycle of negative health impacts, potentially increasing the risk of premature death, while social connections and support can act as protective factors.  HOWEVER.... a new study was just reported last month that questions the previous assumptions.  Researchers tracking home care recipients in Canada, Finland, and New Zealand discovered something unexpected: lonely older adults were actually less likely to die within a year compared to their non-lonely peers. Among the most vulnerable seniors — those receiving help at home with daily activities — being lonely was associated with an 18% to 23% lower risk of death. We are sure more research will now be done to either support the newest study or previous studies.  Time will tell!

Bret McKenzie now mainly works on movie soundtracks, the Simpsons, Minecraft and the Muppets among them, which brings the pure delight of hearing his songs sung by Lady Gaga, Benedict Cumberbatch, Miss Piggy and Tony Bennett. He talks here about his early life in Wellington (ballet teacher Mum, racehorse trainer Dad), narrative comedy, songwriting heroes and his new album Freak Out City, and unravels New Zealand's double-edged sense of humour. Along with … … how Randy Newman pitches songs for soundtracks … “the test of a good song works is if it works with just one instrument” … lyrics he loved growing up like 16 Tons by Tennessee Ernie Ford – ‘Some people say a man is made out of mud/ A poor man's made out of muscle and blood' … Morrissey's wounded reaction to his sausage-firing Quilloughby on the Simpsons ‘Panic On The Streets Of Springfield' ... solving the “fun puzzles” of a song brief and writing for “donkeys who have a dream” … the ingenious humour of John Prine, Harry Nilsson and Leonard Cohen … the moment in his live shows where he asks the audience for a story and creates a song around it – “one woman suggested ‘falling out of love' with her husband standing right beside her” ... playing the local girls schools aged 15 as the drummer in a James Brown funk band … reworking rejected songs – “which was hard with one from Paddington with its multiple rhymes for marmalade and Peru” … Flight Of The Conchords lampooning the acts they loved (Bowie, Pet Shop Boys) and playing the O2 – “pretending to be a stadium band and the audience pretending to be a stadium audience” … live on-stage application of the John Lennon “pomegranate” lyric-solving technique … “Play like a used car salesman! I need a Steely Dan solo here!” Recording with LA session legends like Leland Sklar. Order Bret's ‘Freak Out City' album here: https://music.subpop.com/bretmckenzie_freakoutcityFind out more about how to help us to keep the conversation going: https://www.patreon.com/wordinyourear Tour dates and tickets …https://www.ticketmaster.co.uk/bret-mckenzie-tickets/artist/5380913 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Day 1,251.Today, as Russia continues its mechanised push in the Donetsk region, we continue reporting on the corruption bill that has shaken Ukraine, as some MPs fear ‘revenge' if they were to reinstate anti-corruption agencies. Meanwhile, Russia cancels its annual Navy Day parade for security reasons, Russian tourists continue flocking to Europe for their holidays, and we hear Ukraine's ambassador to Australia and New Zealand.Contributors:Adélie Pojzman-Pontay (Reporter and Producer). @adeliepjz on X.Francis Dearnley (Executive Editor for Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X.James Crisp (Europe Editor). @JamesCrisp6 on X.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNichollson X.With thanks to Myroshnychenko Vasyl, Ukraine's Ambassador to Australia and New Zealand.Content Referenced:Russian tourists flock back to Europe (James Crisp in The Telegraph):https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/07/27/russian-tourists-flock-back-to-europe/Russian Navy Day parade cancelled for ‘security reasons' (The Telegraph):https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/07/27/russian-navy-parade-cancelled-for-security-reasons/ How effective were Ukraine's anti-corruption agencies targeted by Zelensky, and who were they investigating? (Kyiv Independent):https://kyivindependent.com/how-effective-were-ukraines-anti-corruption-agencies-targeted-by-zelensky-and-who-were-they-investigating/ Klymenko's exclusive interview about limiting the powers of the SAPO (Sulpilne):https://suspilne.media/1074785-mi-rozberemo-proces-uhvalenna-zakonu-no12414-posekundno-ekskluzivne-intervu-kerivnika-sap-oleksandra-klimenka/ Zelensky MPs balk at restoring anti-corruption bodies over ‘revenge' fears (Financial Times):https://www.ft.com/content/d8c2bb18-b62a-47af-8ede-984d75ab1acc/‘That idiot Putin wants to take it all': Russia's kamikaze tactics fuel a slow advance in Ukraine (The Guardian):https://www.theguardian.com/news/ng-interactive/2025/jul/27/that-idiot-putin-wants-to-take-it-all-russias-kamikaze-tactics-fuel-a-slow-advance-in-ukraine Confessions of police officers and government officials in Russia's borderlands (The Insider):https://theins.ru/en/confession/283510 The Dogs of Mariupol: Russia's Invasion and the Forging of Ukraine's Iron Generation (Tom Mutch's book):https://www.bitebackpublishing.com/books/the-dogs-of-mariupol Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this special episode, Chuck is joined by Graham Campbell, director of Economics & Research for the New Zealand Infrastructure Commission. They discuss the true cost of infrastructure — and why both New Zealand and North America are facing the same financial and structural challenges. ADDITIONAL SHOW NOTES Chuck Marohn (Substack) Want to bring the conversation to your city? Book Chuck Marohn as a speaker.   This podcast is made possible by Strong Towns members. Click here to learn more about membership, including member-exclusive perks.

In this episode, farmer and educator Jodi Roebuck of Roebuck Farms in New Zealand talks about standing your ground and selling your produce at the prices you need to.   Subscribe for more content on sustainable farming, market farming tips, and business insights!   Get market farming tools, seeds, and supplies at Modern Grower. Follow Modern Grower:  Instagram  Instagram Listen to other podcasts on the Modern Grower Podcast Network:  Carrot Cashflow  Farm Small Farm Smart  Farm Small Farm Smart Daily  The Growing Microgreens Podcast  The Urban Farmer Podcast  The Rookie Farmer Podcast  In Search of Soil Podcast Check out Diego's books:  Sell Everything You Grow on Amazon   Ready Farmer One on Amazon **** Modern Grower and Diego Footer participate in the Amazon Services LLC. Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.

Respect for teachers is disappearing — and we're done staying quiet about it.   Plus! Catch the Bored Teachers Comedy Tour coming to a city near you THIS FALL! Tickets going fast: https://bit.ly/TODBTCT    We're coming to Australia, New Zealand and Canada! We'll be heading your way this fall, and tickets are already selling fast! Grab yours NOW: https://bit.ly/TODBTCT    Book your hosts for a speaking event at your school: https://teacherspeakers.com/    Check out our MERCH! https://shop.boredteachers.com    Subscribe to our newsletter: https://www.beacons.ai/teachersoffdutypod   Send us a voice message: https://bit.ly/3UPAT5a    Listen to the podcast anywhere you stream your favorite shows:  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3hHNybdOJb7BOwe0eNE7z6?si=840ced6459274f98  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/teachers-off-duty/id1602160612    _________________________________    Teachers get your perks!! This episode is brought to you by:    Betterhelp | Go to https://betterhelp.com/TOD to get 10% off today   Brooklyn Bedding | Go to https://brooklynbedding.com to get 30% off today using CODE: TOD   Quizizz | Go to https://wayground.com/?lng=en and create a FREE account today!   Stitch Fix | Go to https://www.stitchfix.com/teachersoff... and get shopping done right    _________________________________ This week on Teachers Off Duty, Bri, Jess, and Cory tackle a topic we all feel but rarely unpack: why is there such a decline in respect for teachers today? From hilarious dad jokes to honest takes on classroom culture, student behavior, parent-teacher dynamics, and even admin relationships, this episode is a real, unfiltered look at what respect should really mean in education. The crew shares personal stories and perspectives on how respect is earned, lost, and sometimes never given in today's school environment — all while reminding us that teachers are the backbone of every profession. We're also diving into: Whether teachers automatically deserve respect How classroom culture affects student behavior Why administrators and teachers struggle to see eye-to-eye The impact of social media and generational shifts How we can start restoring respect — one classroom at a time Listen now & don't forget to subscribe!  Follow your hosts:  Briana Richardson @HonestTeacherVibes  Jess Smith @TeacherTalesOfMissSmith Cory Michaelis @corymichaeliscomedy Follow us on all platforms @TeachersOffDutyPodcast _________________________________ Teachers Off Duty - A Bored Teachers©️ Podcast