Podcasts about nz tv

Today on the podcast. 1 - Andy from the circus smuggled grass. 8 - NZ Education. 10 - NZ TV clips - Choc Top God. Link to Two Cars One Night: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aFmbIO_JTH0&t=3s 15 - Military prank. New NFR sunglasses - https://neufound.com/pages/notforradio Give us a follow if you haven't already ~ Jay and Dunc. Want to get in touch? Hit us up, here: https://linktr.ee/notforradio Become a Sniper Elite: https://plus.rova.nz/ Check out our sponsor, Binance, here: https://bit.ly/3Y8N2Uu Support the show: https://plus.rova.nz/

What are you kicking to 2025 because it's too hard right now? Group Therapy: I don't want to take part in the work secret santa... PJ spilled pickle juice on her friends couch, what was the worst spill you've had? Reminiscing on the best NZ TV adds from the 80s - through to now! Matty wants to know why people slow down to 0 when going over speed bumps See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Senior writer Alex Casey spent the past couple of months deep in local television, leading one of our most ambitious projects to date: The Spinoff top 100 NZ TV shows of the 21st century. Every day this week we have counted down 20 shows, each given its time in the sun as a crucial piece in our cultural puzzle. On Friday, we released the final 20, crowning a winner and drawing to a close more than 30,000 words published on New Zealand Television in one week. Alex joins Madeleine Chapman to discuss the complex process of judging local television, the surprise hits and the value in looking back at what we've produced as a country. The Spinoff top 100 NZ TV shows 100-81 80-61 60-41 40-21 20-1 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We chat to Jeremy Wells about not being welcomed back in a small NZ town, what young newsboy would say about being on 7 sharp, and how wild NZ TV used to be! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aesha Scott is one of the stars of the Bravo show “Below Deck.” Some of you will be massive fans of the woman crowned NZ TV personality of the year. But I guess some of you would have no idea who she is. Either way, you are in for a treat! I've done over 100 podcast episodes so far and this might be the wildest episode yet. This true-blue kiwi chick is amazing- relentlessly positive and just naturally likeable and hilarious. But also, so authentic.I think this may be Aesha Scott as you have never heard before- she was so open, raw and vulnerable about a lot of really tough life events.We chat about her mum's battle with alcohol and this impact that had for Aesha as a young girl.Reflections on her parents' divorce.Losing her older brother to a brain tumor.Her recent therapy journey.Her ADHD diagnosis as a kid.How she landed a role on one of the world's biggest reality TV shows and so much more. Thanks so much to my incredible sponsors: Radix and Generate. Please support the legends who support the podcast.https://radixnutrition.co.nz/I was a huge fan of Radix even before they became sponsors. I start every day with a shake made with their protein powder. And in the past year, their freeze dried meals have become a staple in my diet. You truly have to try them for yourself to understand how epic they are in terms of taste, how filling they are, how good they are for you and how easy they are.https://www.generatewealth.co.nz/I read a story last week that a lot of us could be missing out on $312,000 just by ignoring your Kiwisaver. If YOU want to make sure you're making the most of your KiwiSaver account, talk to a Generate adviser now. A copy of their product disclosure statement can be found there too. The issuer of the scheme is Generate Investment Management Limited and, of course, past performance does not guarantee future returns. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duncan Greive runs through highlights from the recent NZ TV awards, discusses the dangers baked into TVNZ's dominance, and theorises what might happen with poking the government bear during a particularly sensitive time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sassafraz Marshall-Johnson is an absolute gem making a path for herself in the TV & Film industry. It is near impossible to define what she 'does' to any one title - camera operator, crew member, it is ever-evolving. One thing I can ascertain is that she lives in a world of creativity & action, full with fascinating people + places. With powerhouse credits including The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, her momentum continues to accelerate with experiences involving traditional TV & film, to music videos, and kiwi classics – dancing with the stars & jono and ben. During this chat we dive into her journey from the starting point of formal study, to amazing opportunities on live sets, to commiting and pursuing a passion in an incredibly competitive field of film. With a beaming smile and an evitably exciting, long-career before her, it is really a pleasure to welcome sassafraz to Tall Poppy Talk! Listen to the full interview on Spotify, iHeart Radio, or Apple Podcasts. #film #tv #camera #crew #passion #tallpoppy #lordoftherings #ringsofpower #kiwi #podcast #entertainment #industry #mentalhealthmatters #aotearoa #newzealand #mentalhealthawareness

If you say you don't know who Leigh Hart is, I'd probably raise an eye brow.He has been part of the New Zealand comedy and TV landscape for two decades now.He is also the face of Hellers sausages, the creator of Wakachangi beer and, more recently, the insanely good Snackachangi chips THE best Salt n Vinegar chips in the world).BUT whether you know him or not, I think you'll be a fan of Leigh after this. It's a fascinating insight into the mind of a creative genius.We get real deep and talk about his childhood which included a whole year without seeing his parents.His entire TV career and which of his old work he regrets now, and how the famous snackachngi chips came about.Lee also reflects on his marriage breakup, the resilience needed to get through it, and how he has become more emotionally vulnerable with age. This was my favourite part of the conversation. His honestly and vulnerability was profound. Thanks to my friends at Radix Nutrition for sponsoring this episode. I am a daily user of their protein powder. Start every day with a shake for breakfast. Their banana flavor is incredible. They are much more than amazing and delicious protein powder though. You can go to Radix.co.nz to see their whole incredible range of world class products made in the Waikato and shipped to wherever you are on earth.https://radixnutrition.co.nz/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Angela Ayers is an icon in the entertainment industry throughout Australia and New Zealand becoming the golden girl of NZ TV through her appearances with Peter Sinclair and Craig Scott in the musical TV shows Happen Inn and Sing in the 70's.  This led to her being voted “NZ's Queen of Television” and “Most Popular Female Artist”. Shortly after moving to Australia, she won the plum role of Maggie in A Chorus Line subsequently winning the only scholarship the New York Shakespearian Festival Trust had ever awarded to study Jazz/Ballet in Los Angeles.A steady stream of significant roles in Musical Theatre kept her in Australia throughout the 80's including West Side Story, The Rocky Horror Show, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Cabaret, Chicago, Guys and Dolls and Jerry's Girls. She appeared regularly on all National Variety TV Shows in Australia throughout the 90's such as The Don Lane Show, The Mike Walsh Show, Hey Hey It's Saturday and The Two Ronnie's Specials; as well as many TV programs in guest roles and in commercials. In 1998, she wrote her own one woman cabaret show entitled I Can Cook Too, performing with the legendary Jazz Pianist Ray Alldridge. In a career of many highlights, Angela rates one of them as singing the New Zealand National Anthem to over 90,000 people at the MCG Bledisloe Cup Match. She was a regular favourite entertainer in the 1980's and 1990's on Cruise ships and entertained troops in the Sinai with the late Ricky May. Returning to NZ she starred in musicals such as 42nd St, Jerry's Girls, and Mum's the Word.  There were numerous television credits in Shortland Street, Spin Doctors and Menopause the Musical in both Australia and New Zealand. Then in 2014, Angela played Miss Potts in Hairy Maclary at The Sydney Opera House.  Angela's cabaret show, ‘I Can Cook Too' is in demand throughout Australia and is popular with the Senior Citizens Concerts.Even more so, is her new show “Simple Dreams” the amazing songs of Linda Ronstadt. Angela has recently launched her first children's book; a talent discovered during the COVID lockdown. 2 LITTLE KIWI BIRDS will be released in a series of 6 with an accompanying song. It is a charming, delightful book following the adventures of two kiwi birds, Les and Beryl, who travel from New Zealand across to Australia and settle here. www.angelaayers.com STAGES podcast is available to access and subscribe from Spotify and Apple podcasts. Or from wherever you access your favourite podcasts. A conversation with creatives about craft and career. Follow socials on instagram (stagespodcast) and facebook (Stages).www.stagespodcast.com.au

Suli Moa is of Tongan descent. He is a Playwright, Actor, Screenwriter, and Teacher. Suli is currently a writer for the NZ TV show Shortland Street and he has also written one of the episodes of The Panthers mini-series. For more WesWes Network podcasts click here: ⁠https://linktr.ee/weswesnetwork --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/backofthe135/message

This week's guest is Sam Smith (no not that Sam Smith). After being diagnosed with MS he took a massive pay cut, left dentistry behind and dove into the world of comedy. He now writes for TaskmasterNZ and 7Days, hosts podcasts, is an author and is a warm up comedian for most NZ TV shows. It's hard to find Sam not working hard, so let's peel back the curtain and see what beans he has to spill… Find Sam: www.samsmith.co.nz www.instagram.com/reelbigsmith/ twitter.com/ReelBigSmith Podcasts: Blind Low Vision NZ www.buzzsprout.com/842887 Everything You Didn't Need To Know About www.youtube.com/channel/Everything_you_Didn't_need_to_know_about Recorded on 17/08/2022

Kim Crossman catapulted into fame in New Zealand when she was cast as Sophie McKay on the hit show Shortland Street in 2007. Since then Kim has boldly put her hand up for a number of gigs, including TV presenting and acting between NZ and the States. In this ep we talk about the reality of juggling the unknown between jobs, how unglamorous things can really be when chasing your dream and what has to be sacrificed to get to the top? What is it like growing up in the public eye when you are still working out who you are and how much does this impact body image issues? I recorded this chat with Kim a couple of months ago when she was hosting the NZ TV show Snack Masters and she's an absolute delight. Enjoy! And check out Kim HERE xx Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

The time when we found some old videos of NZ TV legend Paul Henry...and how hectic mid-2000s telly was here If ya reckon we're OK, don't forget to subscribe! Be a part of the team on Instagram, Facebook, and Tik Tok

Abbie's mum has started to plan her death, Demi Lynch joins us to respond to the fat-phobic rant that happened on NZ TV, plus we discover that Abbie really wouldn't cope well without electrical power See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A fresh sanctions package on Russia and Belarus ahead of Victory Day being celebrated in Russia today. Now the Labour Party leader is caught up in his own partygate scandal ... Keir Starmer has pulled out of an event. Unseen footage from the Queen's archive is set to be aired in a BBC documentary narrated by the monarch later this month. Prince Harry is going to make some grand announcement on NZ TV tonight. UK correspondent Gavin Grey joined Heather du Plessis-Allan. LISTEN ABOVE 

Back in about 2010, NZ TV was 'humming'...well, those on it did get in a lot of shit but it seemed like it was great fun at the time. We take a look back at some old Breakfast TV footage from New Zealand featuring the great Paul Henry... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Patrick Gower, or Paddy as he is known, was one of my first and favourite New Zealand news discoveries. Not that I discovered him in the sense of a talent scout. As you'll hear in the podcast, Paddy moved years ago from print to broadcast, where he established himself as one of the most well-known and loved NZ TV personalities.What fascinates me about Paddy is that his on-screen persona is so close to the off-screen reality. Also that he has no discernible “TV voice”, is a master analyst and communicator, and seems to love the constant attention that comes his way. For all his comfort in the limelight, however, Paddy is a sensitive guy and regularly goes through torture, often self-inflicted, in the course of his profession.A great example is Paddy's public self-examination over a poor interview he conducted in 2018 with far-right commentators Stefan Molyneux and Lauren Southern. I was standing by as he conducted that interview, and I can verify it was not good. Most journalists would have buried it: Paddy made it a key element in his riveting documentary Patrick Gower: On Hate.Text versus audioSubscribers to this newsletter are building steadily, which is wonderful. Please share, or let people know they can subscribe to the podcast by searching for “Crawford Media” in their podcast apps. If you would prefer I dedicate more time to text-only newsletters, or you are getting more out of the podcasts, let me know. At present I don't have enough time to make both full-length newsletters and podcasts, so I've chosen audio for now. It gives you such a clear view of character!Have a great day,HalThe Crawford Media podcast music is”Ethernight Club” by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com), licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit halcrawford.substack.com

Jackie van Beek is a versatile and critically acclaimed writer, director, actor and producer. Jackie developed her craft in the 90s in the Wellington theatre scene, writing, performing and producing a range of shows. In 2005, she created and toured black comedy 'My Brother and I are Porn Stars', which played in Melbourne, at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and sold out 2 seasons in London. More recently, she's moved into the world of films and TV. She's directed a number of award-winning short films both in NZ and overseas. In 2014 she won Best Supporting Actress at the New Zealand Film Awards for her work on vampire mockumentary 'What We Do In The Shadows' . She's created two feature films so far, The Inland Road and The Breaker Upperers. For the latter, she co-wrote, co-directed and co-starred with her friend Madeleine Sami and the film went on to be bought by Netflix. She's been more of a regular feature on our NZ TV screens in recent years, starring in comedies Funny Girls and Educators. Jackie is also passionate about mentoring young practitioners as they come through the performing arts industry. "I generally say yes to anything that thrills me or where I think 'oh my gosh, I don't know if I could do that.'"

Kia Ora! It was the NZ TV awards last night, and although Dr Ashley Bloomfield was nominated for personality of the year, he then pulled out and instead Hilary Barry from TVNZ's Seven Sharp won, still just as deserving though! We caught up with Hilz Baz about her night and her win, and her apparent love of the bar. We also discussed how Matthew McConaughey's mum openly talked about the fact that her husband (Matthew's dad) passed away while making love to her, but she discussed this in an interview while Matthew sat next to her looking as embarrassed as ever. So we asked you guys, what is the one embarrassing story your parents always bring up around you, that makes you want to sink into a hole...?! Finally, Ben told a hilarious yarn about what his friend accidentally did with his mother-in-law, so hilarious, and we discovered Ben may have a skeleton in the closet about his own mother-in-law too! Enjoy.

Verity Johnson is a writer, TV presenter, occasional comedian and personal branding nerd, who loves to teach and inspire others on how to unlock their potential.Verity writes for The New Zealand Herald, Fashion Quarterly, Miss FQ, Metro magazine, The Listener, College Humour, The Big Issue, Uno magazine and online at paulhenry.co.nz.Verity has been seen on many NZ TV shows including the Paul Henry breakfast show, the AM show, The Rock, The Project, or on Radio NZ where she often hang out, talking about current affairs, news and my opinions on everything.www.theDOC.nzwww.patreon.com/theDOCNZwww.twitter.com/patbrittenden

On todays show! Corona lockdowns deepen and the insanity spirals. More and more critics of the handling of the lockdown are coming out but what are the real options? We delve into the potential of quarantining those that are at risk and opening back up. A professional surfer discusses depression while promoting an alcohol company, sounds normal in todays world. Especially concerning when alcohol relates to almost 500,000 cases of reported depression in Australia alone. If you had spent your time as a paid professional surfer is this how you would chose to use your influence? All that and so much more! Get ready to get weird! Dr Simon James Thornley: https://bit.ly/35yq5Q7 Dr Simon James Thornley on NZ TV: https://bit.ly/35vRfqH Mick Fanning: https://bit.ly/3iorvQF Mick Fanning reveals ongoing fallout from 2015 shark attack: https://bit.ly/35sXCeq

Wych Vs. The Doomsday Clock: Week #93, 1 Hours 00 Minutes to Doomsday – Mega Time Squad (2018) On the episode: Bros, Choice & Time chaos! MOVIE TITLE: Mega Time Squad (2018) (1:26 Run time) Director: Tim van DammenKnown For: Producing, Writing & Directing this movie, directing a couple of episodes of Wellington Paranormal and in the role of “Street Demon” in 2015’s Deathgasm Stars: Anton Tennet … JohnBest known for this and a some NZ TV including an episode of Power Rangers Dino Thunder Jonny Brugh … SheltonBest known for this movie and as Deacon in the What we do in the shadows movie & tv series Hetty Gaskell-Hahn … KellyBest known for this the NZ equivalent of Coronation Street – Shortland Street and a small role for Milo Cawthorne as Damage – best known for Deathgasm, Bloodpunch & Guns Akimbo Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/WychVsTheDoomsdayClock/iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/wych-vs.-the-doomsday-clock/id1198996032?mt=2Legion Podcasts: http://www.legionpodcasts.com/wych-vs-the-doomsday-clock/Twitter: @TheWychSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/77nXqRIDFOzh0C4bY9IL2PStitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/bind-on-equip/wych-vs-the-doomsday-clock?refid=stprTuneIn: http://tunein.com/program/?ProgramId=954080SoundCloud https://soundcloud.com/wychvsthedoomsdayclock/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wychvsthedoomsdayclockpodcast/Android users just search for Wych in your favourite appRemember to check out all of the other great podcasts on the Legion Podcast Network: http://www.LegionPodcasts.com “Wych vs The Doomsday Clock: Is a show that I kind of look at it like it’s the the podcaster’s podcast – [...] The post Wych Vs. The Doomsday Clock: Week #93, 1 Hours 00 Minutes to Doomsday – Mega Time Squad (2018) appeared first on Legion.

Wych Vs. The Doomsday Clock: Week #93, 1 Hours 00 Minutes to Doomsday – Mega Time Squad (2018) On the episode: Bros, Choice & Time chaos! MOVIE TITLE: Mega Time Squad (2018) (1:26 Run time) Director: Tim van DammenKnown For: Producing, Writing & Directing this movie, directing a couple of episodes of Wellington Paranormal and in the role of “Street Demon” in 2015’s Deathgasm Stars: Anton Tennet … JohnBest known for this and a some NZ TV including an episode of Power Rangers Dino Thunder Jonny Brugh … SheltonBest known for this movie and as Deacon in the What we do in the shadows movie & tv series Hetty Gaskell-Hahn … KellyBest known for this the NZ equivalent of Coronation Street – Shortland Street and a small role for Milo Cawthorne as Damage – best known for Deathgasm, Bloodpunch & Guns Akimbo Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/WychVsTheDoomsdayClock/iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/wych-vs.-the-doomsday-clock/id1198996032?mt=2Legion Podcasts: http://www.legionpodcasts.com/wych-vs-the-doomsday-clock/Twitter: @TheWychSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/77nXqRIDFOzh0C4bY9IL2PStitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/bind-on-equip/wych-vs-the-doomsday-clock?refid=stprTuneIn: http://tunein.com/program/?ProgramId=954080SoundCloud https://soundcloud.com/wychvsthedoomsdayclock/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wychvsthedoomsdayclockpodcast/Android users just search for Wych in your favourite appRemember to check out all of the other great podcasts on the Legion Podcast Network: http://www.LegionPodcasts.com “Wych vs The Doomsday Clock: Is a show that I kind of look at it like it’s the the podcaster’s podcast – [...] The post Wych Vs. The Doomsday Clock: Week #93, 1 Hours 00 Minutes to Doomsday – Mega Time Squad (2018) appeared first on Legion.

On today's podcast, the guys go over the last 60 Years of NZ TV's best moments, Matt has a spooky story and Jerry takes name suggestions for his new pussy.

Tomorrow marks the 60th anniversary of the first television broadcast in New Zealand. The first programming included an episode of Robin Hood, an interview with a ballerina and live music. Sounds like quite a two hours! The old studios where the first broadcast was screened from is now home to the Gus Fisher Gallery which from the beginning of August will be presenting an exhibition about the first television in New Zealand. Lisa Beauchamp is the curator of that exhibition.

LOS ANGELES, CA - Was the return of the HSBC Sevens World Series to Southern California a Flop or Success? Attendees Steve "The "Lizard" Lewis and Matt McCarthy were there and weigh in on David Hasselhoff, the Hollywood ending, crowds, venue and weather. ALSO, are the NZ 7 s really All Blacks? New Zealand TV Star Ric Salizzo of SportsCafe answers that and chats about Eddie Jones, Sir Graham Henry, Sir Michael Jones, Sir John Kirwan and Terry Wright. AND DON'T MISS... This week's Major League Rugby show, featuring Seawolves "Big Fish" Mathew Drew Turner getting reeled in by Lewis and McCarthy plus Highlights, Analysis, Opinion from "The Lizard," Nova Scotia Mayor Bryan Ray, cunning Colby Marshall and McCarthy. Watch or Listen/Download the Podcast version... Please share and join our weekly newsletter: http://rugbywrapup.com/weekly-updates/ All Segments: rugbywrapup.com/category/videos/ Find All Here: -Web: http://www.RugbyWrapUp.com -Twitter: https://twitter.com/RugbyWrapUp @RugbyWrapUp, @Matt_McCarthy00, @JonnyLewisFilms, @Junoir Blaber, @JWB_RWU, @Luke Bienstock, @Ronan Nelson, @MeetTheMatts, @Declan Yeats. -Face Book: https://www.facebook.com/RugbyWrapUp -Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/RugbyWrapUp -YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/RugbyWrapUp -Apple PodCasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/rugby-wrap-up/id1253199236?mt=2 #USARugby #MajorLeagueRugby #RugbyWrapUp #OldGlory #RugbyATL #MLR2020 #SixNations #WorldRugby #SuperRugby #Top14 #PremiershipRugby #Pro14 #LA7s #LASevens #USA7s

Ellie’s heading to Hong Kong + Singapore for work so we’re talking about the Corona Virus outbreak.We talk about the amazing Kiwi talent in the best half time Super Bowl show to date! We also chime in on the controversial second bachelorette on the NZ TV show.Find Us On Instagram @torrelltafa@ellieharetuku@elaborate_podcast

Our 9th episode is a special review of the recently aired eleventh series of new Doctor Who. We reflect on the new Doctor, her fam, and the scripts and new directions for the show in 2018. We also discuss Alex's new tattoos and the fact that she has the ear of a top NZ TV exec. Elsewhere I interview my 10-year-old son, John, to get his take on the new series. Another bumper packed edition full of lovely Who just in time for Christmas! We have never been so topical.

Have you been wanted to find a World Renowned Psychic Medium and learn more about them? The Warrior Women Radio show was blessed to have such a high calibre Psychic Medium join us for a chat. Sue Nicholson is known for her amazing work on the NZ TV show Sensing Murder and NZ's Good Morning Show as the resident Psychic Medium. Sue and I discuss the funny stories and the magical and insightful world of medium-ship. Toowoomba was lucky to have this amazing and gifted woman arrive in our area to share her stories and the development workshops. Listen to the entire conversation and join in the chat. If you would like to sponsor the PowerFm show and have your business mentioned and shared with the on air and podcasting audience please send an email to: warriorwomen00@gmail.com If you want to have your music placed in these podcasts and want to get your music out there, send an email to: warriorwomen00@gmail.com To follow Sue Nicholson: F: https://www.facebook.com/psychicmediumsuenicholson W: https://www.suenicholson.co.nz/ Listen to the Powerfm show Live: www.powerfmradio.com.au or check out the encore version: www.warriorwomenradio.com.au The Warrior Women Network: www.warriorwomennetwork.com F: www.facebook.com/thewarriorwomennetwork I : ww.instagram.com/warriorwomennetwork.com Follow Samantha Moir: F: www.facebook.com/samanthamoiroffical I : www.instagram.com/samanthamoir_

An in-depth chat with actor/director/acting coach Miranda Harcourt. We talk through her 50-year career from child-star to coaching child-stars. She still works in film - acting and directing - but also has a career as an internationally renowned acting coach. Whether you know her from radio plays or kids TV (narrating Hairy Maclary), from her early defining role on NZ TV's "Gloss" or for her film work such as 'For Good' and 'The Rehearsal' you surely know at least some of her fine work. There's also experimental theatre, being the head teacher of the national drama school (Toi Whakaari)and all of the stories of her generosity with time and skills to theatre practitioners across New Zealand. We talked through it all as well as giving a big plug to the upcoming film she and partner Stuart McKenzie have co-directed, an adaptation of the classic Margaret Mahy book, The Changeover. Get full access to Sounds Good! at simonsweetman.substack.com/subscribe

An in-depth chat with actor/director/acting coach Miranda Harcourt. We talk through her 50-year career from child-star to coaching child-stars. She still works in film - acting and directing - but also has a career as an internationally renowned acting coach. Whether you know her from radio plays or kids TV (narrating Hairy Maclary), from her early defining role on NZ TV's "Gloss" or for her film work such as 'For Good' and 'The Rehearsal' you surely know at least some of her fine work. There's also experimental theatre, being the head teacher of the national drama school (Toi Whakaari)and all of the stories of her generosity with time and skills to theatre practitioners across New Zealand. We talked through it all as well as giving a big plug to the upcoming film she and partner Stuart McKenzie have co-directed, an adaptation of the classic Margaret Mahy book, The Changeover.

Thomas Watts dances erogenously in alt-rock band Villainy, produces NZ TV panel show Seven Days, and teaches students how to make audio stories at AUT. He owns an auburn beard and a hamster. Please subscribe to the podcast & check www.verbalhighs.com

Balls Radio returns with all the usual stuff, and nothing new.00:00 Introduction02:00 Economies implode, North Korea explodes06:19 Oh no, it's Trump again13:45 Obama's attempts to change gun laws20:02 The wrong side of Pooley Bridge23:23 What went wrong with Dick Smith electronics?35:06 Cameron fights Europe, a little40:34 Jeremy Corbyn's unpopular shuffle43:42 Nigel Farage fights for beer45:51 What's the BIg Idea - making golf interesting53:37 Auckland - a (too) popular place to die57:10 NZ TV's dowdy broadcasters59:15 KIm Dot Com's Extradition1:04:44 The Rise of US Patriot Nutters1:11;37 A bad year for Bill Cosby1:17:13 Germany - second thoughts on migration?1:21:50 Britain's record winning lottery win1:23:53 The Monkey that tried to sue1:25:18 Motorhead singer dead - pretend you care1:29:16 Steve Keen corrects us on Finland

In this podcast Gerri and Eugenia interview Dean O�Gorman who not only plays Fili in The Hobbit but Anders in a fun New Zealand show about Norse gods called The Almighty Johnsons. [more]

The amazing commentary of RTE Radio 1's Michael Corcoran (@MichaelC_RTE) & NZ TV mixed with Wasting My Young Years by London Grammar. https://itunes.apple.com/ie/album/if-you-wait-deluxe-version/id675018027

My Xena Fanfiction Podcast is fanfiction for your ears! You'll find the link on this website. My story "The Last Good Day" can be found at my homepage.   In this show I review episodes 19 and 20 of Season 3.  Episodes Reviewed:  TSUNAMI First aired: April 20, 1998 Written by: Chris Manheim Directed by: John Laing  VANISHING ACT First aired: April 27, 1998 Written by: Terence Winter Directed by: Andrew Merrifield  Xenaverse News: The big news is the London convention and concert. Check out AUSXIP for con reports, videos, and pictures. Two of my XOC buddies were interviewed at the con for New Zealand's TV3.AUSXIP :: Con reports, videos, and photos.NZ TV 3 :: XOC members interview.Marilyn Rucker :: Theme music written and performed by Marilyn Rucker.Whoosh :: A fantastic X:WP web resource.