Podcast appearances and mentions of Megan Dunn

You've made it to the end of the year! However you are feeling about the current Advent season and the coming of Christmas, you are welcome to join Petra and producer Sam to reflect on and wrap up Sunday Sanctuary for 2024. Petra and Sam create a mixtape of interview clips that have stuck with them this year, as well as music for your Christmas and summer. There is some space for reflecting on this year and Petra and Sam hear what episodes stuck with listeners this year. Haere mai (come along)! Music: Unforgettable Memories by Mei Dai (first song of the sacred text)  House of the Rising Sun by The Animals (second song of the sacred text) Something on Your Mind by Karen Dalton (played to end Belle's clip) Cruisin' to the Park by Durand Jones & The Indications (played to end Jenny's clip) Christmas Time is Here by Khruangbin (played to end Malcolm's clip) Muramura by Aro (played just after the ad break) Christmas Time is Here by The Vince Guaraldi Trio (played during the time for contemplation) Love Will Work it Out by Durand Jones & The Indications (played to end Glenn's clip) Take Your Time (Do It Right) by The S.O.S Band (played to end James' clip) Marilyn by Mount Kimbie (played to end Te Karere's clip) Follow My Voice by Julie Byrne (played to end Peter's clip) Magic Spell by This is The Kit (played to end Spanky's clip) The Light by Group Listening and Cate Le Bon (played to end Ann's clip) O Come O Come Emmanuel by Sufjan Stevens (played during the benediction) Petra and Sam's recommendations: Books - The Mermaid Chronicles by Megan Dunn and Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer Albums - Blue Dreams by Holly Arrowsmith and Midday Prayers by The Fuzzy Robes Films - Never Look Away by Lucy Lawless and Calypte: A Sailing and Surfing Voyage by Torren Martin and Ishka Folkwell Places to explore - the North Island town of Waipu and Dublin Bay outside of Wānaka

The tide is rising toward Megan's 50th birthday, and we surf the currents of childhood memories to uncover how mermaids, like the best stories, delight us with their symbolic depth. We reflect on my relationship with my mother, navigating the murky waters between closeness and independence. Megan shares how her mother transformed into an exuberant grandmother, becoming a lighthouse guiding her toward metamorphosis despite her own unfulfilled dreams. We wade into the depths of parenting and self-love, exploring the complexities of aging amid impossible societal expectations. This episode rides the wave of generational bonds that, while often frustrating, anchor us. As our conversation ebbs and flows through themes of self-acceptance and re-enchantment, we question conventional metrics of success and the power of ‘voice' in shaping our narratives. Splashing through literature and art, we celebrate the significance of community and meaningful connections, steering us toward a more magical sense of purpose. Join us as we surf these enchanting waves together! Song Credit: Korimako, performed by Aro, written by Emily Looker and Charles Looker, published by Songbroker.

Interviews with NZ writers and poets, visiting authors from around the world and news of local events

Molly guest hosts Breakky on a sunny Rāhina morning! We were joined by Penelope Noir for the Fashun check-in - listen back to her take on Indie Sleaze. Jenna from Time Out talks The Mermaid Chronicles by Megan Dunn on Loose Reads. Listen back for all the goss and a bunch of excellent music. 

What is it about mermaids? They appear throughout history, from legends and books to film and even on your Starbucks cup.

Claire Mabey talks about Megan Dunn's The Mermaid Chronicles, The Nevermoor books and previews a new documentary about Dame Fiona Kidman.

Author and art writer Megan Dunn celebrates artworks often hidden in plain sight. From Wellington's bucket fountain, to Llew Summers' majestic maternal nudes, public art comes in all shapes and sizes, which research initiative Public Art Heritage Aotearoa is documenting.

Art writer and author Megan Dunn is taking us to church. A surprising amount of art can be found on the walls and windows of Aotearoa's places of worship. Milan Mrkusich, Doreen Blumhardt, Nigel Brown and Shane Cotton are just some of the creatives whose work adorns churches. Megan's art pilgrimage takes us from Saint Joseph's in Grey Lynn, to Parnell's Trinity Cathedral, St Faiths Anglican Church in Rotorua, and an exhibition about Wellington's recently demolished First Church of Christ Scientist.

Author and art writer Megan Dunn joins Kim to talk about the pros and cons of having prizes for art.

The Monologue: ATM machine ripped from White Center gas station  The Interview: State Sen. Mark Schoessler (R-Ritzville) on the rise in gas prices thanks to the carbon fees. The Monologue: WSP pursuing DUI suspects during emphasis patrol The Interview: Kristina Mitchell (Snohomish County council candidate) explains why she's more aligned with the values of the district than Megan Dunn. LongForm: Tracy Tribbett with Pacific Justice Institute explains the legal argument in the Olympus Spa case.Quick Hit: Lynnwood sex offender given credit for time served in NetherlandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Author and art writer Megan Dunn joins Kim to talk about two current shows with very different approaches to displaying public art collections.

This week we continue our Women of Influence Series with an exciting and empowering interview with the Director of the Covenant House of Michigan, Megan Dunn. Meagan Dunn joined Covenant House Michigan (CHMI) in July 2022. She comes to CHMI from YWCA Kalamazoo where she was vice president of programs since 2020, managing a $10 million program budget and a team of more than 100 program staff. In her role as Executive Director, Meagan provides leadership to the staff in both Detroit and Grand Rapids locations. Under Meagan's leadership, the staff delivers high-quality programs and services to help young people achieve housing stability, heal from trauma, and hone their interests and skills to forge new pathways to independence. For her work as the Exec. Dir of CHMI, Meagan recently received a Spirit of Detroit Award from the Detroit's City Council. In tonight's interview we talk about her extensive work serving others, and helping to eradicate the growing problem of youth homelessness in City of Detroit & Grand Rapids, as well as the State of Michigan. Also, as we continue our Women's History Month Celebration, we could not think of a better example of a powerful Women of Influence than Former First Lady Michelle Obama. We share her final official address as the First Lady of these United States to educators and young people across the country and the world. Her message will serve as this episode's Thought of the Week. Needless to say, we've got a great show and interview in store for you this week. This show is definitely appointment listening! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michael-s-nimmons/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michael-s-nimmons/support

Author and art writer Megan Dunn joins Kim to talk crocodiles. From sculptor Mike Hewson's wooden crocs, to historic paintings and children's books, she examines why we like to look at crocodiles, and what our fascination says about our evolving relationship to nature.

Author and art writer Megan Dunn joins Kim to share the work of Otepoti based artists Joe L'Estrange and Nick Austin.

Our regular art correspondent Megan Dunn has an exhibition of her own just opened at Wellington's Adam Art Gallery, revealing another long standing obsession: mermaids. For two years Dunn interviewed women worldwide who perform as mermaids. Now she's curated an exhibition which not only features several mermaid performers but also artefacts (yes, there are tails), painting, sculpture, photographs, and videos by artists and professional photographers. Megan Dunn is an author and a self-described reformed video artist. She is the 2022 Writer in Residence at Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington's International Institute of Modern Letters, working on a memoir about motherhood, menopause and mermaids. For details on The Mermaid Chronicles go here.

Mermaids are not just resigned to fairy-tales and myths but can actually be a very real life career option. Te Pataka Toi Adam Art Gallery's upcoming exhibition by Megan Dunn. She joins Jesse to talk about the real life mermaids.

What's your favourite artwork and why? Starting with her own picks, art critic and author Megan Dunn contemplates the point of art, how we use it, and why we enjoy it.

Hi and welcome back to the podcast. I’ve had a huge break. This has been for a bunch of reasons – but really it was because of the pandemic. Lockdowns killed my flow, I didn’t want to just do phone and Skype chats. And then, ever since hitting ‘stop’ it’s been very hard to press ‘play’ again. Or in fact to hit ‘Record’.But here I am again, with the new sporadic approach to podcasting. Meaning, there’s no guarantee of a weekly chat or even fortnightly. I’m just hoping to get an episode up every now and then.And so, to episode 274 of Sweetman Podcast.The first podcast for the year. The longest break since I started this podcast.This conversation is a repeat guest. The writer Megan Dunn. I first spoke to Megan in 2018 (and you can click that link to hear the earlier chat). Megan had written her first book when I spoke to her a few years back. I asked her to come back when she completed her second book; it was going to be about mermaids. That book never happened. But there’s some writing about that topic – and we talk about that topic here and much of what’s in her second book, the brilliant Things I Learned At Art School, a memoir-in-essays.I’m a huge fan of Megan’s writing and it’s nice chatting with her – we geek out about pop culture and art.This conversation was actually recorded way back toward the end of last year – to date it I’m including a link to a New York Times article, Who Is The Bad Art Friend? We talk a bit about this in the podcast, this essay was doing the rounds at the time. That’ll give you a context for when this conversation took place. You can see how I never could have made it in the world of PR or event management. This is the biggest promotional lag ever! But it’s still a fun and relevant conversation. And the book is still available to buy. Get full access to Sounds Good! at simonsweetman.substack.com/subscribe

This week Megan Dunn looks at the first 'humanoid' robot artist Ai-Da, who is about to present her exhibition, Leaping into the Metaverse at the Venice Biennale.

Megan Dunn joins the show to discuss the intersection of art and life, looking at the ways art is and isn't good for our wellbeing. This week: Megan visited an art therapist, and liked it.

Megan Dunn joins the show to discuss the intersection of art and life, looking at the ways art is and isn't good for our wellbeing. This week: Megan visited an art therapist, and liked it.

Megan Dunn joins the show to discuss the intersection of art and life, looking at the ways art is and isn't good for our wellbeing. This week, what art hangs on the walls of the hospital and why?

Megan Dunn joins the show to discuss the intersection of art and life, looking at the ways art is and isn't good for our wellbeing. This week, what art hangs on the walls of the hospital and why?

SJVC Podcast 30: The Road to Wellness - An Interview with Megan Dunn, MS, OTR/L and Lisa Rossi, MPT, CPT Helpful tips to stay healthy in mind, body, and spirit for Clergy and Religious. Host: Dr. Mariette Danilo Producer: Pat Weston Music: Tushaan Soi cover

Airini Beautrais reviews Things I Learned at Art School by Megan Dunn, published by Penguin.

I tēnei ata Jenna phones up with a perfect book rec if you're looking for bite sized bits of literary entertainment. Whakarongo mai to hear about Megan Dunn's Things I Learned at Art School. 

Following on from her critically acclaimed 2018 debut Tinderbox, Wellington-based author Megan Dunn has returned with new book Things I Learned At Art School. Billed as part-memoir and part essay collection, Dunn shares vignettes from her early life and coming-of-age during the 70s, 80s, and 90s - from her Smurf collection to working in a massage parlour called Belle de Jour.

Today Pip reviews, Fierce Femmes and Notorious Liars: A Dangerous Trans Girl's Confabulous Memoir by Kai Cheng Thom, Things I Learnt at Art School by Megan Dunn and ANTISTATIC an exhibition by Anna Pendergrast & Kelly Pendergrast.

This week, Alyson catches up with one of her best friends, Megan Dunn. Megan and Alyson met at the College of Charleston in 2015, but Megan now lives in Nashville where she is working in Country Radio. If you know Alyson at all, you know that she severely broke her leg in March of 2017 while with Megan...and now you get to hear about that harrowing day from Megan's perspective. From falling down the stairs in a parking deck to waiting 4 hours in the hallway of the ER, Megan was there for it all. The girls also reminisce about college and some of Megan's biggest oof moments...including the time she may or may not have ruined a Kate Spade purse. Be sure to follow us on Instagram @bigoofpod and share this episode with every single one of you friends...every. single. one. Okay TTYL!! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bigoofpod/support

In the next episode of Conquer and Prevail, host Phil Marcello is joined by Megan Dunn from the women's track team and Storm Murphy from the men's basketball team.

This week we're chatting about the darker side of pregnancy with mom and nurse, Megan Dunn. Megan is here to share her story about a very intentional pregnancy that didn't go as planned, leading to a severe battle with PPD. Rachel & Megan chat about the ups and downs moms go through during the "4th trimester" and how anxiety and depression played a role in Megan's life until she got help. Meg shares tips for new and expecting moms who may be at risk for PPD and talks about what she plans to do differently next time to ensure a healthy pregnancy and postpartum period. In this episode we get real, ladies, so stay tuned! 

Lisa interviews one of her favorite and funniest former students , Megan Dunn, and they dive deep into their worlds of childhood trauma, depression, anxiety and addiction. Trigger warning, stories of sexual assault and suicide are discussed.

Grab a drink from the bar and head into the Heartland Chamber to warm up for the evening ahead. Five writers who really know how to take a page to the stage are: poet and stand-up comedian Ray Shipley as your MC; Erik Kennedy, with his newly launched collection, There’s No Place Like the Internet in Springtime; Megan Dunn, with the brilliant memoir, Tinderbox, about working in a failing bookstore while failing to write a novel; Annaleese Jochems, whose novel Baby is about ‘naked, open female want’, and Chris Tse, whose poetry collection He’s So MASC is ‘acerbic, acid-bright, yet unapologetically sentimental’.

In 2003, Robin Robertson challenged some of the world’s finest writers to open up and share their stories of embarrassment for the collection, Mortification: Writers’ Stories of their Public Shame. The result was both horrifying and hilarious.We gave four New Zealand writers, Jarrod Gilbert, Paula Morris, Steve Braunias and Megan Dunn, the same challenge, and invited them to read their stories aloud, alongside Irvine Welsh* (via prerecorded video), who contributed to the original book. This session will have strong language and is not for the faint of heart or easily offended. We recommend you buy a stiff drink beforehand. *Please note that due to personal circumstances, Irvine Welsh will no longer be able to attend WORD Christchurch Festival in person. For more information please see our announcement here.

We explore themes and characters of popular culture, and what their popularity says about us. First up: Mermaids! (And Mermen. And Tritons. And Sirens. And... you get the gist.) Featuring author and mer expert Megan Dunn, poet Tayi Tibble, Mei Whaitiri aka the face of Napier's Pania of the Reef statue, Merman Jax, Triton Mahtilinnie and author Dr Jennifer Kokai.

An in-depth conversation with writer, critic and mermaid expert Megan Dunn

"It's about bringing the conversation into the stuff people don't bother talking about" - Marie Shannon In this pod, host Thomasin Sleigh welcomes Marie Shannon and Megan Dunn for an extended discussion about 'Rooms Found Only In The Home' Marie's survey at the Adam Art Gallery, Megan's new book 'Tinderbox', navigating the decisive moment, the plight of the submerging artist, and being subversive... but in a mild way. More info on Marie's exhibition: http://www.adamartgallery.org.nz/ and Megan's book: https://www.megandunn.org/2017/09/17/tinderbox/

An in-depth chat with Wellington-based writer Megan Dunn. She's the author of "Tinderbox", part-memoir/part-novel it tells the story of her time working in the Borders book-store chain, and her attempt to re-write Ray Bradbury's Farenheit 451 novel from a different point of view. We talk about all of this as well as her background in visual art, performance and art criticism. And we talk about her fascination with mermaids, the basis of her next major writing project...

An in-depth chat with Wellington-based writer Megan Dunn. She's the author of "Tinderbox", part-memoir/part-novel it tells the story of her time working in the Borders book-store chain, and her attempt to re-write Ray Bradbury's Farenheit 451 novel from a different point of view. We talk about all of this as well as her background in visual art, performance and art criticism. And we talk about her fascination with mermaids, the basis of her next major writing project... Get full access to Sounds Good! at simonsweetman.substack.com/subscribe

This week we speak to Megan Dunn, author of Tinderbox (Galley Beggar, 2017). We cover the act of balancing fiction and non-fiction, wrestling with the estate of Ray Bradbury and writing the great mermaid novel of the Western canon. You can find Megan's website at: [https://www.megandunn.org/](https://www.megandunn.org/) Follow her on Twitter: [@MeganDunn90](https://twitter.com/MeganDunn90) Tinderbox is available from Galley Beggar Press: [https://www.galleybeggar.co.uk/shop-1/z7du0g4kxeypqtatvaftcnxrjqil2d](https://www.galleybeggar.co.uk/shop-1/z7du0g4kxeypqtatvaftcnxrjqil2d) Follow us [@unsoundmethods](https://twitter.com/unsoundmethods) or [unsoundmethods.co.uk](https://unsoundmethods.co.uk/)

Laugh along with a selection of ten of our favourite scenes from our first 10 episodes. Starring: Connor Ballantine, Gord Elser, Kristen Slagorsky, Lucas Matthews, Marcus Williams, Megan Dunn, Rob Murray, Ron Deans, Steve Fedyna, and Wade Graham.

In the final scene from Episode 10, the final projects from Mr. Gable's math class produce some unusual and bladder-emptying results. Starring: Rob Murray, Megan Dunn, Marcus Williams, Steve Fedyna, Tyson Night, Brian Baum, Marcus Williams, Steve Fedyna, Ron Deans.

Morty and the Sea Monkeys are only interested in one thing from their groupies... Starring: Sandra Eiper, Kristen Slagorsky, Megan Dunn, Lukas Matthews, Rob Murray, Steve Fedyna, Tyson Night, Ron Deans, Brian Baum, Marcus Williams.

Mildred and Henry live their decades-old dream of visiting Seniorsland. Starring: Rob Murray, Megan Dunn, Lukas Matthews, Marcus Williams, Steve Fedyna, Gord Elser.

Chatting with Megan Dunn (of Canmore, AB) on moving from Australia, an account of our first winter overnighter to Lake Minnewanka, making time for trips with the family, gearing up for the 2017 Tour Divide, and being a weirdo tea drinker.

Expelled from Drama, Mark searches for other courses to express his creativity. Starring: Rob Murray, Connor Ballantine, Megan Dunn, Gord Elser, Steve Fedyna, Marcus Williams.

Some parents teach their children the silliest things... Starring: Rob Murray, Connor Ballantine, Marcus Williams, Megan Dunn, Steve Fedyna, Gord Elser

How did this Australian guy end up passed out on someone's front lawn in New Brunswick? Starring: Gord Elser, Rob Murray, Marcus Williams, Megan Dunn, Steve Fedyna

Two kids run away from home to escape their father's crushing efficiency. Starring: Steve Fedyna, Rob Murray, Marcus Williams, Megan Dunn, Gord Elser

It's difficult to be a person of God in a town full of heathens and morons. Starring: Rob Murray, Steve Fedyna, Marcus Williams, Connor Ballantine, Megan Dunn, Gord Elser.

Something for our local listeners...sectarian violence erupts between Banff and Canmore when the Bow Valley declares independence from Canada. Starring: Rob Murray, Steve Fedyna, Marcus Williams, Connor Ballantine, Megan Dunn, Ron Deans, Gord Elser.

You know that guy who trolls Youtube cat videos? This scene is about him. Starring: Marcus Williams, Rob Murray, Steve Fedyna, Connor Ballantine, Gord Elser, Megan Dunn.

A ticket to Mars, purchased at the South Bernardino Mall along with a Barack Obama Chia Pet, is totally legit, right? Starring: Ron Deans, Marcus Williams, Steve Fedyna, Rob Murray, Connor Ballantine, Megan Dunn, Gord Elser.

Just three little old ladies looking for some action at the A Flock of Seagulls concert. Starring: Steve Fedyna, Rob Murray, Kristin Slagorsky, Marcus Williams, Gord Elser, Megan Dunn.

It's difficult to choose what to buy when every IKEA salesperson has a great hit single. Starring: Marcus Williams, Rob Murray, Connor Ballentine, Ron Deans, Steve Fedyna, Kristin Slagorsky, Gord Elser, Megan Dunn

A string of strange wildlife reports takes over Rob Murray's radio morning show. Starring: Steve Fedyna, Marcus Williams, Ron Deans, Rob Murray, Kristin Slagorsky, Megan Dunn, Gord Elser.

Different philosophies on body hair leads to some uncomfortable family nudity in the living room. This is the final scene of Episode 4. Starring: Rob Murray, Kristin Slagorsky, Gord Elser, Ron Deans, Megan Dunn.

The only way true democracy can be achieved is by committee. And by making sure another committee advises that committee. Starring: Wade Graham, Rob Murray, Megan Dunn, Kristin Slagorsky, Gord Elser, Ron Deans.

Australia appropriates a Canadian clothing institution. Starring: Rob Murray, Megan Dunn, Wade Graham, Kristin Slagorsky, Gord Elser, Ron Deans.

Roger's first Tinder date gets crashed by some unexpected company. Starring: Rob Murray, Kristin Slagorsky, Ron Deans, Wade Graham, Benny Ryan, Megan Dunn, Gord Elser.

The makers of the Potato Car encounter a problem they never anticipated. This is the last installment of Episode 2. Starring: Rob Murray, Marcus Williams, Ron Deans, Gord Elser, Megan Dunn.

A woman runs afoul of Canmore bylaw when she turns into a fruit tree. Starring: Ron Deans, Rob Murray, Marcus Williams, Gord Elser, Megan Dunn.

Anything can be more successful with a catchy jingle. Even Donald Trump! Starring: Rob Murray, Gord Elser, Megan Dunn, Marcus Williams, Ron Deans.

A horrible mother-in-law's hiring of a horrible wedding DJ sets the tone for a marriage between two horrible people. Starring: Rob Murray, Marcus Williams, Megan Dunn, Gord Elser, Ron Deans.

A con artist plies his trade in the Bow Valley. Starring: Gord Elser, Rob Murray, Marcus Williams, Ron Deans, Megan Dunn.

Flying just got a whole lot more squishy. Starring: Rob Murray, Gord Elser, Megan Dunn, Marcus Williams, Ron Deans.

In the pod this month our critical panel finds much to celebrate in Peter Wareing's Stuggorings and Fijetterings at Enjoy Gallery, we visit Seung Yul Oh mid-install of his 10 year survey MoaMoa at City Gallery Wellington and we dial up curator Mercedes Vicente on a crackly line in Spain to discuss her Art and Social Change research residency in India, subsequent exhibitions in Christchurch and Auckland, the legacy of Darcy Lange and the vexed issue of how artists resolve the divide between ethics and aesthetics. As usual your host is Mark Amery with guest panellists Martin Patrick and Megan Dunn. Image: Stuggorings and Fijetterings (2014) Peter Wareing

It's out final podcast for 2013, and in this edition we decamp to the pub and discuss the highs and lows of 2013, while host Mark Amery attempts to extracts guest picks for the 2014 Walters Prize. Featuring guests Abby Cunnane (vodka/tonic), Michelle Menzies (light ale), Megan Dunn (vodka/tonic) and Martin Patrick (light ale). Later in the pod we dial up Mel Oliver at the Physics Room in Christchurch to review the year that was, and recent artist mobile cinema project Picture House, featuring a collection of works curated by CIRCUIT.