Podcasts about playing favourites

The doyenne of minimal reflects on Perlon, forgotten classics and the tracks that never leave her record bag in this live edition of Playing Favourites at Dimensions Festival. Following the minimal boom of the '00s and early '10s, the sound has in more recent years flourished quietly in the smaller corners of certain scenes. It certainly, as some people like to claim, never died. In fact, if you were to discuss this with Sonja Moonear, the Swiss DJ would argue that the genre is as popular as ever. Much like the other artists in the upper echelons of the scene—Zip, Raresh, Nicolas Lutz—Moonear made a name for herself by DJing rather than making music. She cut her teeth in Geneva as a resident at its key club at the time, Weetamix. Perlon label head Zip was a regular guest and, as Moonear recounts, he invited her to play in Berlin after she warmed up for him a few times. Moonear is now an in-demand DJ in her own right, with a style that takes in a broad cross-section of house, techno and minimal. Recorded at last summer's Dimensions Festival, this edition of Playing Favourites sees Moonear select some of her favourite '90s and early '00s minimal classics and the records that never leave her record bag. She's truly obsessed with music and finding rare grooves, and her enthusiasm shines through. In between playing tracks, she talks about the squat scene in Geneva and how she spends hours preparing her bag every week. She reminisces about the first time she put her hand on a turntable; her transition away from the piano as an adolescent; and her primary goal in her career, which is "purely to enjoy herself." @moonear ra.co/exchange/794

The doyenne of minimal reflects on Perlon, forgotten classics and the tracks that never leave her record bag in this live edition of Playing Favourites at Dimensions Festival. Following the minimal boom of the '00s and early '10s, the sound has in more recent years flourished quietly in the smaller corners of certain scenes. It certainly, as some people like to claim, never died. In fact, if you were to discuss this with Sonja Moonear, the Swiss DJ would argue that the genre is as popular as ever. Much like the other artists in the upper echelons of the scene—Zip, Raresh, Nicolas Lutz—Moonear made a name for herself by DJing rather than making music. She cut her teeth in Geneva as a resident at its key club at the time, Weetamix. Perlon label head Zip was a regular guest and, as Moonear recounts, he invited her to play in Berlin after she warmed up for him a few times. Moonear is now an in-demand DJ in her own right, with a style that takes in a broad cross-section of house, techno and minimal. Recorded at last summer's Dimensions Festival, this edition of Playing Favourites sees Moonear select some of her favourite '90s and early '00s minimal classics and the records that never leave her record bag. She's truly obsessed with music and finding rare grooves, and her enthusiasm shines through. In between playing tracks, she talks about the squat scene in Geneva and how she spends hours preparing her bag every week. She reminisces about the first time she put her hand on a turntable; her transition away from the piano as an adolescent; and her primary goal in her career, which is "purely to enjoy herself." @moonear ra.co/exchange/794

"If a record is falling apart at the seams, I'll probably like it." Recorded live at Houghton 2024, our latest Playing Favourites episode sees the London artist discussing the beautiful leftfield music that's soundtracked his life. British DJ and producer Call Super brings some colour to the depths of winter with this week's RA Exchange. The multifaceted artist has released music on Houndstooth, Hessle Audio, fabric, Dekmantel and the label he co-runs with Parris, can you feel the sun, becoming known for a deep yet always party-ready sound that combines house, UK funky, tech house and plenty more besides. In this interview, recorded at last year's Houghton Festival, he talks to RA's managing editor, Carlos Hawthorn, as part of our flagship live series, Playing Favourites. Among his choices are the music he listened to as a child; the record that inspired his passion for DJing; an artist who changed his perspective on music at large; and more practical songs he deploys in sets to refresh a crowd. The territory he covers is huge, from tech house and acid house to contemporary classical, experimental leftfield, abstract percussion and choral music. There are some tracks, he claims, that only work in certain contexts, but if played at the right time, "they send people." Listen to the episode in full. – Chloe Lula

"If a record is falling apart at the seams, I'll probably like it." Recorded live at Houghton 2024, our latest Playing Favourites episode sees the London artist discussing the beautiful leftfield music that's soundtracked his life. British DJ and producer Call Super brings some colour to the depths of winter with this week's RA Exchange. The multifaceted artist has released music on Houndstooth, Hessle Audio, fabric, Dekmantel and the label he co-runs with Parris, can you feel the sun, becoming known for a deep yet always party-ready sound that combines house, UK funky, tech house and plenty more besides. In this interview, recorded at last year's Houghton Festival, he talks to RA's managing editor, Carlos Hawthorn, as part of our flagship live series, Playing Favourites. Among his choices are the music he listened to as a child; the record that inspired his passion for DJing; an artist who changed his perspective on music at large; and more practical songs he deploys in sets to refresh a crowd. The territory he covers is huge, from tech house and acid house to contemporary classical, experimental leftfield, abstract percussion and choral music. There are some tracks, he claims, that only work in certain contexts, but if played at the right time, "they send people." Listen to the episode in full. – Chloe Lula

"I'm like a collector—everything I come across makes it into my music." The dance music don talks about the music that shaped him and his recent L.B. Dub Corp album on Dekmantel. Luke Slater, the British DJ, producer and occasional drummer, has been making music under a slew of monikers since the '80s: Planetary Assault Systems, L.B. Dub Corp, LSD, The 7th Plain, Clementine—the list goes on. While he's put out an excellent range of dynamic analogue music that runs the gamut of house, acid, breakbeat, electro and even spoken word, he's probably best known for his productions and live shows that focus on sleek and solid techno, as showcased on Ostgut Ton and his own imprint, Mote-Evolver. In the latest instalment of our flagship live series Playing Favourites, Slater unpacks the tracks that, for him, best illustrate the history of techno at large, as well as the records that define his creative process and career trajectory. He speaks with Chloe Lula live from Polifonic festival about his love of Detroit and Underground Resistance, as well as the abiding influence of hip-hop on his early work and his love of intentionally integrating mistakes in his music. He also reflects on how he became the first non-German artist to release on Berghain's esteemed record label, as well as discussing his most recent release, Saturn to Home, for Dekmantel. The double LP saw him return to his drumming practice and introduce surprising and powerful collaborations from electronic music contemporaries and vocalists like Kittin and the poet Benjamin Zephaniah. Listen to the episode in full.

"I'm like a collector—everything I come across makes it into my music." The dance music don talks about the music that shaped him and his recent L.B. Dub Corp album on Dekmantel. Luke Slater, the British DJ, producer and occasional drummer, has been making music under a slew of monikers since the '80s: Planetary Assault Systems, L.B. Dub Corp, LSD, The 7th Plain, Clementine—the list goes on. While he's put out an excellent range of dynamic analogue music that runs the gamut of house, acid, breakbeat, electro and even spoken word, he's probably best known for his productions and live shows that focus on sleek and solid techno, as showcased on Ostgut Ton and his own imprint, Mote-Evolver. In the latest instalment of our flagship live series Playing Favourites, Slater unpacks the tracks that, for him, best illustrate the history of techno at large, as well as the records that define his creative process and career trajectory. He speaks with Chloe Lula live from Polifonic festival about his love of Detroit and Underground Resistance, as well as the abiding influence of hip-hop on his early work and his love of intentionally integrating mistakes in his music. He also reflects on how he became the first non-German artist to release on Berghain's esteemed record label, as well as discussing his most recent release, Saturn to Home, for Dekmantel. The double LP saw him return to his drumming practice and introduce surprising and powerful collaborations from electronic music contemporaries and vocalists like Kittin and the poet Benjamin Zephaniah. Listen to the episode in full.

The beloved DJ unpacks his most influential records in our flagship live series, Playing Favourites, recorded at Dekmantel in August. Palms Trax, the beloved British DJ and producer considered a "veteran" of the scene at only 33 years old, hit it big with a career breakout back in 2015. Since then, he's become known for his long-running radio show and record label, Cooking With Palms Trax, where he releases new music, reissues and more. His style is soulful, gravitating towards low-BPM house, disco, zouk and everything in between. Recorded at Dekmantel in August, this RA Exchange is the latest edition of our flagship live series, Playing Favourites, where we invite artists to curate and dissect some of the records that shaped their approach to music. Palms Trax speaks to RA editor Gabriel Szatan about the song that acted as a gateway to his musical education; the track that turned him onto the idea of making music; and the band that he considers to be the "coolest of all time," as well as forthcoming music on his own label. What unites these releases, Palms Trax says, is a powerful, ageless and immediately accessible sensibility. They aren't about technical mastery but about feeling. As music-making has become easier with the advent of perfectly engineered online samples, there's more and more appeal in music with humanity and character. Listen to the episode in full.

The beloved DJ unpacks his most influential records in our flagship live series, Playing Favourites, recorded at Dekmantel in August. Palms Trax, the beloved British DJ and producer considered a "veteran" of the scene at only 33 years old, hit it big with a career breakout back in 2015. Since then, he's become known for his long-running radio show and record label, Cooking With Palms Trax, where he releases new music, reissues and more. His style is soulful, gravitating towards low-BPM house, disco, zouk and everything in between. Recorded at Dekmantel in August, this RA Exchange is the latest edition of our flagship live series, Playing Favourites, where we invite artists to curate and dissect some of the records that shaped their approach to music. Palms Trax speaks to RA editor Gabriel Szatan about the song that acted as a gateway to his musical education; the track that turned him onto the idea of making music; and the band that he considers to be the "coolest of all time," as well as forthcoming music on his own label. What unites these releases, Palms Trax says, is a powerful, ageless and immediately accessible sensibility. They aren't about technical mastery but about feeling. As music-making has become easier with the advent of perfectly engineered online samples, there's more and more appeal in music with humanity and character. Listen to the episode in full.

How do you view others? Do you regard people so highly that you put them above Jesus? Do you regard people so poorly that you ignore them? These are some of the questions Pastor Shawn will be tackling as we continue our "Faith/Works" series on the Book of James!

How do you view others? Do you regard people so highly that you put them above Jesus? Do you regard people so poorly that you ignore them? These are some of the questions Pastor Shawn will be tackling as we continue our "Faith/Works" series on the Book of James!

"There are so many different takes on reggaeton." The Latine supergroup discusses dembow, Afro-Caribbean music and more in this Playing Favourites live from C2C Festival. This week's RA Exchange revisits one of Resident Advisor's flagship live formats, Playing Favourites, where we bring guests onto the pod to walk through their musical influences and play us some tracks that have been formative in their personal and creative development. This week, we're honouring El Dia de la Raza—which happened on October 12th—an occasion that remembers the colonisation of Latin America and pays tribute to its heritage and cultural diversity. Our guest is Sangre Nueva, a trio made up of the artists DJ Python, Florentino and Kelman Duran. They all come from different backgrounds: Kelman is a Dominican multidisciplinary artist, Florentino is a musician of Colombian heritage signed to XL Recordings and DJ Python is Ecuadorian-Argentinian, releasing prolifically under a number of aliases in the worlds of ambient and club-adjacent music. Together, their style explores pan-Caribbean musical styles, especially dembow, which is experiencing a parallel renaissance in the underground and commercial dance music spheres. In this conversation, they talk to journalist Christine Kakaire from last year's C2C Festival about what it means to approach Latin music from an experimental perspective to bring an amalgamation of Caribbean and Spanish-speaking musical cultures into their work. They also reflect on the stigma that was attached to reggaeton for a long time and the songs that represent its reclamation in the world of contemporary club music culture. Listen to the episode in full.

Key player in New Zealand's music scene, Laughton Kora is jumping back on stage for Fly My Pretties gigs in Wellington this month. 

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West Auckland singer-songwriter Jan Hellriegel has lined up a string of shows around the country for her new tour 'If Not Now, When?', heralded as a mix of piano tunes, comedy, and stories. Kicking off late September, the tour will see Jan unveiling her new project which follows on the heels of her 2019 multimedia venture Sportsman of The Year. Jan's love affair with music started as a youngster when she learned classical piano. From there she took vocal coaching from Dame Sister Mary Leo, whose protégés included Kiri Te Kanawa. Jan has always forged her own sonic path, and has her own unique approach to music that didn't always fit with the view of her label. In anticipation of Jan's upcoming tour she joins Colin to share some yarns and play some favourites.

Mike joins Susie to chat about his new role, the changing face of the media, and to play a few favourite tracks.

Today's podcast episode discusses the troubling traits of a toxic manager. A poisonous manager is someone whose behavior can significantly hinder team morale and productivity. We explore key indicators, including micromanagement, where every minor detail is scrutinized excessively, and being overly critical, often undermining team members' confidence. Inconsistency in actions and decisions is another red flag, creating an unstable work environment. Such managers frequently shift blame onto others to escape accountability and play favorites, fostering an unfair and divisive atmosphere.Poor communication is a hallmark of toxicity, leading to misunderstandings and frustration. Taking undue credit for the team's hard work demoralizes employees and discourages initiative. Lastly, a lack of empathy, where the manager shows little understanding or concern for their team's well-being, can create a toxic work culture. Join us as we uncover these traits and discuss strategies for dealing with toxic managers, ensuring a healthier and more productive workplace for everyone.في حلقة اليوم من البودكاست، نتعمق في السمات المزعجة للمدير السام. المدير السام هو الشخص الذي يمكن لسلوكه أن يعيق بشكل كبير معنويات الفريق وإنتاجيته. نستكشف المؤشرات الرئيسية، بما في ذلك الإدارة الدقيقة حيث يتم فحص كل تفصيل صغير بشكل مفرط، والنقد الزائد الذي يضعف ثقة أعضاء الفريق. عدم التناسق في الأفعال والقرارات هو علامة تحذير أخرى، مما يخلق بيئة عمل غير مستقرة. غالباً ما ينقل هؤلاء المديرون اللوم إلى الآخرين للهروب من المساءلة ويمارسون المحاباة، مما يخلق جواً غير عادل ومنقسماً.يعد التواصل الضعيف من سمات السمية، مما يؤدي إلى سوء الفهم والإحباط. أخذ الفضل دون وجه حق على عمل الفريق يقلل من معنويات الموظفين ويثبط المبادرة. وأخيراً، فإن نقص التعاطف، حيث يظهر المدير قلة فهم أو اهتمام برفاهية فريقه، يمكن أن يخلق ثقافة عمل سامة. انضموا إلينا بينما نكشف عن هذه السمات ونناقش استراتيجيات التعامل مع المديرين السامين، لضمان بيئة عمل أكثر صحة وإنتاجية للجميع. Support the Show.Support the Podcast on:https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/okuwatly?locale.x=en_UShttps://www.buymeacoffee.com/MaBa3refSubscribe to Maba3ref Newsletter:https://maba3refbranching.beehiiv.com/Connect with Maba3ref Podcast:https://www.instagram.com/maba3refbyomarConnect on TIKTOK:https://www.tiktok.com/@okuwatly

"I discovered how to build sound systems at our dairy farm." The DJ talks about growing up in rural Australia, starting her own label and more in this Playing Favourites live from Pitch Music & Arts. On this week's Exchange, we reintroduce our flagship live format, Playing Favourites, where artists discuss the songs that shaped their taste in music. Today's episode features CC:DISCO! at Pitch Festival in Australia. As the artist's name suggests, her style fuses disco with French touch, synth-driven electro and funk; she's collaborated with artists like Jennifer Loveless and released her first EP with Erol Alkan on his label Phantasy Sound, and last year she launched her own imprint, Miami Daddy. In this interview, CC:DISCO! plays songs that were formative in her career development and reflects on growing up outside of big cities. Born and raised on a dairy farm in rural Victoria, FM radio became her cultural lifeline and her first introduction to dance music. The artist also talks about working with indigenous promoters from beyond Sydney (Eora) and Melbourne (Naarm), the music that defines Australia today and the protest songs that have helped serve as the backdrop for the First Nations fight for representation and sociopolitical change. Listen to the episode in full.

In this episode, we tackle an interesting question about dealing with people playing favourites at the board game table. We also talk about what we've been playing lately, including Stool Pigeon, Distilled with the Cask Strength Expansion, The Artemis Project with the Satellites and Commanders Expansion, and tons more. Then we wrap up with three reviews; Marvel Dice Throne, Xylotar, and Kiss the Goblin. Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast Episode 238, recorded on April 3rd, 2024. Join us on Wednesdays at 8 PM EST at https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop If you enjoy the show, tip the Bellhop at: https://www.patreon.com/tabletopbellhop Detailed show notes: https://tabletopbellhop.com/episode236 Disclosure: Links may be affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. Games mentioned may be review copies provided by publishers. (00:00:00) Checking in (00:01:41) Ask The Bellhop (00:25:44) A Message from our Sponsor Check out La Familia Hort coming to retail soon, from our sponsor Grand Gamers Guild. https://grandgamersguild.com/products/la-familia-hort Remember to use the code BELLHOP to save 10% when buying direct from Grand Gamers Guild. (00:27:30) The Bellhop's Tabletop (01:09:46) The Game Room - Marvel Dice Throne Unboxing: https://youtu.be/Yib_kzH9iy0 Buy it: https://amzn.to/3VSogrA The Op: https://bit.ly/USAOpoly (01:26:59) The Game Room - Xylotar Preorder: https://beziergames.com/products/xylotar-preorder Bezier Games: https://beziergames.com/ (01:42:34) The game Room - Kiss The Goblin Buy it: https://amzn.to/3PWK4yl Skybound Tabletop: https://store.skybound.com/collections/tabletop (01:51:19) Closing the Doors Send feedback to moe@tabletopbellhop.com or sean@tabletopbellhop.com If you enjoyed the show be sure to tip The Bellhop https://www.patreon.com/tabletopbellhop FIND US: Webpage:https://tabletopbellhop.com Newsletter: https://newsletter.tabletopbellhop.com Discord: https://discord.tabletopbellhop.com Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/tabletopbellhop/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tabletopbellhop/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/tabletopbellhop Twitch: https://twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop Mastodon: https://dice.camp/@TabletopBellhop Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/tabletopbellhop.bsky.social]

Harvey Brownstone conducts an in-depth Interview with Jim Wilson, Award Winning Composer, Pianist & Recording Artist, Author, “Tuned-In: Memoirs of a Piano Man” About Harvey's guest:Today's special guest, Jim Wilson, is a multi-award winning composer, pianist, concert and recording artist who has just released a fascinating, entertaining and insightful memoir entitled, “Tuned-In: Memoirs of a Piano Man: Behind the Scenes with Music Legends and Finding the Artist Within”.   As a young man, he moved from his home in Texas to Los Angeles to pursue a career as a songwriter, musician and performer.  But his ambitions took a major detour when his sideline job as a piano tuner blossomed into a hugely successful career as a piano technician for some of the greatest music artists of our generation, including Burt Bacharach, Elton John, Phil Collins, Quincy Jones, Bruce Springsteen, Carole King, Paul McCartney, Lionel Richie, David Foster, Dan Fogelberg – and believe me, I'm just scratching the surface.   Our guest got to know many of his legendary clients very well, and through his book, we get an up-close-and-personal glimpse into their lives off-stage.  Following the sudden death of a dear friend, and with the encouragement of music superstar Dan Fogelberg, our guest made the life-altering decision to confront his insecurities and anxieties, emerge from the sidelines and follow his dreams and step into the limelight as a music artist in his own right.  And what a career he's had.  He played keyboards, served as music director, and was frequently the opening act on tour for Stephen Bishop for 16 years.   He's recorded 10 piano-featured instrumental albums, 4 of which have hit the Billboard Top 20: “Northern Seascapes”, “Cape of Good Hope”, “Remembrance” and his beautiful tribute album to the late Dan Fogelberg, entitled, “Leader of the Band”.  Some of my other favourite albums are “My First Christmas With You”, “Playing Favourites”, and “My Mother's Son”.  Our guest has had 2 PBS specials: “Cape of Good Hope and Other Musical Portraits”, and “Jim Wilson: A Place in my Heart”.  And his music has been streamed close to 80 million times by fans around the world.  He was elected to the Board of Governors of the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences, and he was recently made a “Lifetime Member” of the Recording Academy.   For more interviews and podcasts go to: https://www.harveybrownstoneinterviews.com/ To learn more about Jim Wilson, go to:https://jimwilsonmusic.com/https://www.facebook.com/jimwilsonmusichttps://www.instagram.com/jimwilsonmusic/https://twitter.com/jimwilsonmusichttps://www.youtube.com/user/JimWilsonianhttps://open.spotify.com/artist/7BfVtwOGofJ7r3I8GIBuGf?si=3fc94bcce4344c6chttps://music.apple.com/us/artist/jim-wilson/6668521 #JimWilson    #harveybrownstoneinterviews

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KICK IT TO SCOOPS-S4 EP5- "AFL target Ginnivan, umpires are a joke, AFL playing favourites" https://youtu.be/yjlEWJNNtls?si=-TMHWfIhch4_7j_2 THE MOST EXPLOSIVE SCOOPS GOES BANG EVER! SCOOPS GOES BANG on- Hawkins phone issue Ginnivan hate by the AFL/Selwood comparison Pendlebury/Neale Umpires in general - boundary umpiring. Windhager/Brad Scott/Ross Team of the Week, Supercoach talk and discussion, review and preview games and much more. Please subscribe if you haven't already and leave a like on this video and share it around. Link in the story and bio. #afl

This Sunday, after nine years as Green Party co-leader, including a five year stint as Climate Change Minister, James Shaw is stepping down. He's joining Susie to talk about everything other than politics and share some favourite music.

Niuean-born Sir Collin Tukuitonga is highly regarded for his work in Pacific peoples' health, both in NZ and internationally. His big health interests are heart disease, obesity and diabetes, and the impact on health of the climate crisis. He recently resigned from his government advisory roles, citing no confidence, so he can "speak up and speak out" about the treatment of Pacific people. He joins Susie to share some of his favourite 70's and 80's hits, which he fears show his age!

Something of an all-round Renaissance man, Kiran Parbhu joins Susie to share some favourite songs. A fourth generation Kiwi of Indian ancestry, Kiran came to fame when Maori language advocate Matai Rangi Smith praised his fluency of Te Reo. Kiran was captaining Matai's Air New Zealand flight at the time. He posted about the encounter on Facebook, getting over 13,000 likes. Kiran also trains young people to become pilots. In his spare time he's a mural artist, photographer, woodworker and sportsman.

Multitalented wahine Anika Moa joins us for this year's final Playing Favourites. 

"These records changed my emotional perspective on music." Recorded live at Dekmantel, the Italian techno artist dissects the records that shaped his approach to DJing and production. There are few artists as widely respected as Donato Dozzy, who is known for his unique approach to building hypnotic, acid-infused atmospheres as a solo artist and as one half of Voices From The Lake. He is also a singular curator at the head of Spazio Disponibile alongside Neel, and a DJ with a reputation for building sophisticated and slowly unwinding sets at festivals like Labyrinth, Terraforma and Horst, as well as in public spaces and museums. In this Exchange live from Dekmantel 2023, Resident Advisor's editor-in-chief, Whitney Wei, asks Dozzy about the songs that shaped his craft in our Playing Favourites flagship series. He takes us back to his childhood, playing the first track that introduced him to electronic music before moving chronologically through his life and the pieces that acted as lynchpins in his creative development. He discusses how he grew up in a musical household, listening to classical orchestrations with his parents before finding Italo disco and the stylings of Giorgio Moroder, Lory D and The Future Sound of London. These albums, he says, influenced how he builds his sets, leaning into slowly unfolding narratives as he moves from one track to another. "When I started releasing albums, I decided that I wanted to create stories," he says. Listen to the episode in full. Tracklist: Franco Battiato - Summer on a Solitary Beach Giorgio Moroder - The Chase Lory D - Abrupt Interruption The Future Sound of London - Cascade Kruder & Dorfmeister - DJ Kicks 1996 Mike Parker - Dispatches Die Woodys - Fitchtl's Lied Verde Prato - Nina Sonando Donato Dozzy - Valentina

As Alfie continues to struggle to adapt to his new life, he remembers a story Casper once told him, and wonders why Neige would stick around at all.Transcript: https://hangingslothstudios.com/nqd-17Or: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1eiCQ5gHMG0dlgsOVjfNsgC4-UwUG3eu5oW16fPHXojc/edit?usp=sharingShow-wide Content WarningsThis show is a work of horror fiction frequently places characters in situations which jeopardise their psychological and physical health. In addition, listeners should be aware that this show contains the following throughout:- profanity- references to sex- frequent violence- traumatic injury- death, including violent death- references to medical procedures- hospital settingsEpisode Seventeen, Content Warnings- profanity- threats of violence- discussion of traumatic injury- mentions near-death experiences- descriptions of blood- descriptions of decaying bodies- mention of deceased children (once, non-specific)- sounds of a character in emotional distress- scenes with sexual implications- detailed descriptions of gruesome injuriesNot Quite Dead is written, performed, and edited by Eira Major, under a Creative Commons 4.0 Attribution License. Live, laugh, bite. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On Wednesday, Ontario's Auditor-General, Bonnie Lysyk released an investigative report into the province's decision to open up 3,000 hectares of its protected Greenbelt area for development. The Ford government claims this will be beneficial for the housing crisis but her report found that they have a different agenda.Jeff Gray is a Queen's Park reporter for The Globe and Mail and he will be talking to us about the problems around the Greenbelt plan and where the Ford government went wrong.Questions? Comments? Ideas? Email us at thedecibel@globeandmail.com

Husband and wife duo Dame Miranda Harcourt and Stuart McKenzie have become central to the film and theatre world. It's all in the family: while Miranda's mother Kate is one of Aotearoa's most respected actors, their daughter Thomasin is forging a career in Hollywood While Miranda acts and directs, Stuart writes.

From Te Atiawa, Liz Mellish has had a seminal influence on the visibility and rights of mana whenua and Maori heritage in contemporary Te-Whanganui-a-Tara. A respected businesswoman and current chair of the Palmerston North Maori Reserve Trust, Liz has had a major hand in Te Raukura, the elegant Wharewaka function centre on Wellington's waterfront, which opened in 2011. While spending lots of time in the Capital, Mellish has lived most of her life in the Wairarapa, where she is Deputy Chair of Featherston Booktown, which is on May 11-13. Liz joins Kim to play favourites.

In October last year, at the tender age of 31, Moko Tepania (Ngati Kahu ki Whangaroa, Te Rarawa) made history by becoming the first Maori mayor of the Far North. Tepania is on a mission to change the culture of local body government and to advocate for his often overlooked region. A passionate kura kaupapa teacher before donning his "mayor bling bling", he still visits his former students weekly. He joins Kim to share some of his favourite waiata.

Life-long creative Judy Darragh is known for her bright and brilliant use of colour and found materials as a sculptor, painter and jeweller. Not afraid to use plastic, Darragh wants us to reflect on how we treat the plane

Whether it's the Auckland floods, European cultural erasure or youth crime Daniel Vernon's comics, art and music have become a go-to for smart, biting satire. 

Luke 18:15-17Parents, teach your child of his significance regardless of looks, abilities, or intelligence. Every child is entitled to grow up confident and secure.

Here we are, at a day that was surely inevitable. The Playing Favourites Finale. Surprise, it's a very normal, semi-average episode in turns of quality. We didn't get [current trending celebrity] on as a guest, there's no "omg that's the funniest moment in PF history", we've just fiddled with the format to decide on the ultimate, final question. What's your favourite thing? Harry and May run through their Top 10 lists of their favourite things to ultimately settle on one Ultimate Favourite for both of them. Who? What? Why? Have a listen, let's find out. Be sure to tweet @PlayFavourites on Twitter or email playingfavouritespodcast@gmail.com with any final thoughts you may have - keep in touch, keep subscribed, who knows if there'll be any Playing Favourites news later down the line. USEFUL LINKS Drops of Jupiter (lyrics) Keyboard Cat TikTok racist tortoise Sister Minnie Dancing plague Dungeons & Dragons Nim Black hole sound 0.9999... = 1 TheSpiffingBrit comment From Me, The Moon Pikachu Maria's cat Wii U Things that matter TikTok MAY / ITSMAYBTW Twitter Twitch YouTube HARRY / FANTASTICHAZ Twitter Twitch YouTube

After 17 years hosting Nights, RNZ presenter Bryan Crump heads over to our fine music network RNZ Concert this month. He joins Kim Hill to play some favourite songs and chat about his career.

Emily Perkins is acclaimed as a novelist and short story writer, but her career started as an actor graduating from Toi Whakaari New Zealand Drama School in 1989. In her playwriting debut In 2015 Perkins created a contemporary interpretation of Ibsen's A Doll's House with Auckland Theatre Company, who have now commissioned a new work from her.

Harry and May discuss some classic video game villains, some of the traits of the best video game villains, and classic encounters with classic - you guessed it - video game villains. Be sure to tweet @PlayFavourites on Twitter or email playingfavouritespodcast@gmail.com with suggestions for what should be discussed next episode! USEFUL LINKS Bowser Matt (Wii Sports) Matt (W// Gun) Bowser Parental Controls Koopalings Bob the Builder game G-Man Dr Ivo "Eggman" Robotnik Metal Sonic Shadow the Hedgehog 25 best video game villains you love to hate GLaDOS Lady Dimitrescu Springtrap Wheately Caius Ballad Emet-Selch Goro Majima Handsome Jack Kefka Palazzo Roko's basilisk MAY / ITSMAYBTW Twitter Twitch YouTube HARRY / FLAMINGYETI Twitter Twitch YouTube

Harry and May discuss the various world records and accomplishments of cheese, Backrooms cheese (?), and Harry once again attempts a daring stunt in Playing Favourite's first ever attempt at setting a world record. Also can you believe that we did this entire episode without mentioning halloumi. Be sure to tweet @PlayFavourites on Twitter or email playingfavouritespodcast@gmail.com with suggestions for what should be discussed next episode! USEFUL LINKS Most types of cheese eaten under a car List of cheeses Fastest time to eat a two-pound block of velveeta cheese Harry Eats a Piece of Cheese Stilton cheese Shropshire Blue Gimblett's Guide to the Best of British Cheeses Cheshire cheese Disgusting Stilton image Dairy words Cheddar cheese UK's favourite cheeses Wisconsin cheddar Pepper Jack Vegan cheese Korean (language) Goat's cheese Feta cheese Applewood MAY / ITSMAYBTW Twitter Twitch YouTube HARRY / FLAMINGYETI Twitter Twitch YouTube

Harry and May discuss various unique trees, how various types of tree exist, and what it would be like to combat trees if they somehow came to life. Also Play a Record! Be sure to tweet @PlayFavourites on Twitter or email playingfavouritespodcast@gmail.com with suggestions for what should be discussed next episode! USEFUL LINKS Major Oak The Giving Tree Hyperion Hyperion picture Prometheus Bamboo growing noise.wmv General Sherman Lindsey Creek tree Giant mushrooms before trees Empress tree Lost glasses Tree identifier app Mangrove forest 9 tree idioms Rose of Sharon Sassafras Chestnut tree Snoop Dogg Christmas Oak trees Shelter (badger game) Among Trees Ori and the Blind Forest Silver birch Weeping willow MAY / ITSMAYBTW Twitter Twitch YouTube HARRY / FLAMINGYETI Twitter Twitch YouTube

In our first instalment of Playing Favourites Announcement, where we announce something about the show Playing Favourites, we're letting you know that the Playing Favourites co-host you'd previously known as Luke has come out as transgender, and going forward she is called May with they/she pronouns. Very cool, everyone claps, don't be weird, thanks for listening! MAY / ITSMAYBTW Twitter Twitch YouTube HARRY / FLAMINGYETI Twitter Twitch YouTube

Best known around these parts as one-half of musical comedy duo Flight of the Conchords, Bret McKenzie is, in his own words, one of the best comedy songwriters in the biz.

Luke and Harry discuss TV show intros, anime intros, kid's show intros, sitcom intros, and like... probably more as well. Be sure to tweet @PlayFavourites on Twitter or email playingfavouritespodcast@gmail.com with suggestions for what should be discussed next episode! USEFUL LINKS Game Grumps intros Daredevil intro The Simpsons theme Family Guy intro Ramsay's Hotel Hell intro Scrubs intro Pokemon intro Phineas and Ferb intro They Might Be Giants hot dog thing Malcolm In The Middle intro Digimon Japanese intro Digimon Adventure Last Evolution Kizuna - Butterfly Sugar Song to Bitter Step Cruel Angel's Thesis Sonic Riders intro Noragami Aragoto - Hey Kids!! Defenders of the Earth intro 90s X-Men intro We Are the Crystal Gems full version UK's favourite TV theme tunes Elfen Lied - Lilium Sonic Underground intro Sonic X intro The Big Bang Theory theme LUKE / GINGERFORK Twitter Twitch YouTube HARRY / FLAMINGYETI Twitter Twitch YouTube

Luke and Harry discuss how embedded idioms are into language, the existence modern idioms, and they delve into the weird and wonderful world of malaphors. Also Harry's on the road again so apologies for his poor audio. Be sure to tweet @PlayFavourites on Twitter or email playingfavouritespodcast@gmail.com with suggestions for what should be discussed next episode! USEFUL LINKS List of idioms 25 of the best idioms from around the world 50 British slang phrases Fossil word Kit & Kaboodle Kerwhizz (where the Kit & Kaboodle Harry is thinking of are from) Google play favourites Pointing Leonardo meme Malaphors LUKE / GINGERFORK Twitter Twitch YouTube HARRY / FLAMINGYETI Twitter Twitch YouTube

Al Park is about to release his first solo album in 20 years, Pony, featuring songs written from the 1970s to now.

Luke and Harry discuss the nature and general perception of exercise/losing weight, their own personal experiences with exercise, and the existence of gym culture. Also at a few points it sounds like Luke is being abducted by aliens and I'm not sure why. Be sure to tweet @PlayFavourites on Twitter or email playingfavouritespodcast@gmail.com with suggestions for what should be discussed next episode! USEFUL LINKS QWOP Ring Fit Adventure Field hockey List of weight training exercises Beat Saber VR Fox, goat, beans puzzle LUKE / GINGERFORK Twitter Twitch YouTube HARRY / FLAMINGYETI Twitter Twitch YouTube

Alan Jansson is arguably best known for his role in helping to create OMC's 1995 smash hit 'How Bizarre', but more than a decade earlier the producer and engineer was pioneering New Zealand electronica as a founding member of The Body Electric.

If parents give more attention to one of your siblings does that mean they're playing favourites? Is it okay to give you less attention than you RIGHTLY DESERVE??? Today's BITE: Is it okay for your parents to give more attention to your younger sibling? Thanks to Maddie for this excellent question.