Best Taylor Ruddle Podcasts (2024)

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68. Reality TV w/ Comedian Brodie Hunter 39:11

4h ago39:11

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This week I'm joined by stand up comedian, fledgling journalist and just all around lovely guy, Brodie Hunter! We have a chat about his studies as a journalist and then move onto talking about Reality TV, we chat about the early days of MTV's reality tv programs, keeping up with the kardashians, jersey shore and then move on to the king of reality …

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Episode 35: Shad Thyrion ft. Early On Wednesday Podcast 2:21:14

1h ago2:21:14

2:21:14

Send us a Text Message. We all tend to be quite forgiving when it comes to our friends and loved ones; ordinarily, we would stand up for ourselves and recognize when someone is "bad news", but what happens when love overrides that natural urge to flee from danger? Join Stacy and Lavender, hosts of Early On Wednesday Podcast, as they accompany WNP H…

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67. Anna From Paint & Sip's Tiny Joys 48:02

5d ago48:02

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This week I'm joined by Anna of Paint & Sip, a lovely wee art studio in Christchurch's Arts Center where you can come along and join in on fun and social painting classes where you can also have a bevvy or two. Anna has been a joy to chat with on the couple of occasions I've been into her studio so I feel very lucky she gave up some of her very bus…

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STAYING ALIVE: One Year of Dayvid - LIVE Anniversary Special 1:32:13

8d ago1:32:13

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Send us a Text Message. Join us for ONE YEAR OF DAYVID - together we will celebrate Dayvid's one year anniversary co-hosting the show with a LIVE recap of the last 20+ episodes in which Dayvid has been a much-appreciated presence! We also show Dayvid a special video we made in which we asked more than 20 of his closest friends to send videos expres…

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Beef, Venison & Male Delusion | Hoss Town Podcast Ep. 2 52:25

8d ago52:25

52:25

Content Warning: The fellas discuss the Drake/Kendrick beef which alludes to some alleged misconduct, as well as Baby Reindeer which deals with some really heavy subject matter, as well as a bit towards the end about terrorism which contains death, mayhem and self harm references. Jesus, writing this out now Taylor is realizing what a dark episode …

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Episode 34: Horatio Chapple 1:59:21

10d ago1:59:21

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Send us a Text Message. There's something about rugged, untouched wilderness that causes most of us to catch our breath: the beauty of sparkling blankets of thick snow, the soft warmth of a rising sun against cold skin; there is much to love about our natural world and its' inhabitants. For Horatio Chapple and 80 other students documenting evidence…

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66. People Watching, Bevvies & Unhinged Facebook Posts - Charn Williams' Tiny Joys 1:00:01

16d ago1:00:01

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Charn Williams is back with a vengeance and we talk about her Tiny Joys, it's another fun filled frolic through topics such as oodies, when is it people watching vs perving, how many beverages can one person have on the go at once, and why I suspect Charn is secretly a cat masquerading as a human. Charn Williams's Tiny Joys: my oodies People watchi…

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65. Fringes, Nuggies & Schadenfreude - Ocean Denham's 5 Tiny Joys 49:34

21d ago49:34

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This week I'm joined by Auckland based stand up comedian Ocean Denham and she brought 5 tiny joys to the show. We ended up getting into some great tangents about entertaining children, being labeled the "picky" eater as a kid, and why whenever you have a fringe, it's a sign that things aren't going well. (I currently have a fringe) Ocean has a show…

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MOTHER'S DAY SPECIAL Episode 33: Liujuan Xiang ft Like Mother Like Murder Podcast 2:16:42

24d ago2:16:42

2:16:42

Send us a Text Message. Mother's Day is all about appreciating good moms. The doting mothers, the hard-working mothers, the single mothers; it's about recognizing the strenuous efforts and sacrifices she makes for us each and every day. In this episode, Dayvid and Amanda are joined by the hysterical and adorable Heather and Rachel, hosts of Like Mo…

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64. Donating A Kidney w/ Charn Williams 53:03

30d ago53:03

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This week I'm joined by my good friend and comedic colleague, Charn Williams where she talks us through the process of what it was like to donate a kidney here in NZ. Charn has a great memory for the details and took me through every step of the process with heaps of laughs along the way. If you'd like to learn more information about the Kidney exc…

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63. What it's been like working as a full time comedian for a year 59:56

1M ago59:56

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It's just over a week since a year to the day I left my previous job to work as a comedian full time. It's been a year of ups and downs and I've learnt a lot, most of which I tried to document in this episode of the podcasts. The questions I covered: Did I make any money this year? How much of my runway have I used? How has my lifestyle changed? Ho…

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Episode 32: Kejuan Mason ft. Let's Talk About Podcast 1:31:39

1M ago1:31:39

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Send us a Text Message. What would you do to someone who stole from you? Would your response change if an innocent young child committed the thievery? Would you forgive them, or maybe smile at them? Or would you unleash an unimaginable assault onto their tiny body, battering them to the point of unconsciousness and death? For one little 3 year old …

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62. Portable Buffets, Knee Injuries & Ultra Running w/ Comedian Chris Ingham 41:25

2M ago41:25

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Stoked to be finally sitting down with Chris Ingham, a comedian from the Manawatū region of NZ and chatting about Ultra Marathon Running. I have an aunt and uncle who are into this so it was great to chat with someone about it. Don't think I'll be partaking in it any time soon, although I've been training to try and hit the city 2 surf 6km run next…

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Can We Beat Our Dads In A Fight? | Hoss Town Podcast Ep. 1 46:24

2M ago46:24

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HossTown is a monthly podcast by two big boys respectfully making some noise, stand up comedians Taylor Ruddle & Matt Lilley. The aforementioned Mayors of HossTown take a lighthearted look at masculinity in modern times - it's a journey of trying to find a balance between being Cavemen and Scholars with plenty of belly laughs along the way. In epis…

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61. Duolingo, True Crime & Dungeons & Dragons - Sam Jones's 10 Tiny Joys 1:13:31

2M ago1:13:31

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This week I'm Joined by Sam Jones, a local stand up comedian who I've known for many years and it's great to be able to finally collab with her! She brings to the show her 10 tiny joys. Sam's 10 Tiny Joys My rose leather jacket Dungeons and Dragons Coffee/tea Sable the Cat Drawing Pokémon True Crime podcasts Duolingo Teaching English Comedy My part…

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Episode 31: Johnathan Edward Jones Ft Perplexity - A Mystery Podcast 1:14:20

2M ago1:14:20

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Send us a Text Message. Most of us have risked a little bodily injury at the expense of a thrilling reward, whether it be flying to a tropical destination or embarking in an adrenaline-fueling hobby, and the what-if's are always in the back of our mind. Seldom do these what-if's become our reality, but for one devout adventurist, that's exactly wha…

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60. Gerard Dougherty's 5 Tiny Joys 1:03:10

2M ago1:03:10

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This week I'm joined by one of my best pals in comedy, Dunedin's own Gerard Dougherty, the master of the Turkish Getup and collectively we are known as the hack-street boys! Gerard brought with him 5 tiny joys and I think going forward for the most part, we'll be running with 5 from now on, to allow for more time spent on each joy. Gerard's 5 Tiny …

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59. Molly Force's 10 Tiny Joys 1:03:09

2M ago1:03:09

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In this episode I'm joined by Dunedin stand up comedian Molly Force! I've been a big fan of her work for a couple of years now so I was stoked to be able to get her on the pod and we found out how we share a shocking amount of interests! Molly Force's 10 Tiny Joys: Winning fake arguments in the car Room temperature fruit A visit from a lady bug Hea…

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SPECIAL Episode 30: WON SOMETHING ft. JC La Verde 46:04

2M ago46:04

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Send us a Text Message. For JC, life was just one big adventure waiting to be taken by the reigns. Though he devoted his life to many heroic duties such as spending his time as a firefighter and a paramedic rescue specialist in the Air Force, his real passion lied with adventure. So it was no surprise when JC launched a company devoted to training …

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58. 90's Anime Nostalgia 52:19

2M ago52:19

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In this episode, I ramble about my nostalgia for the way I used to watch anime back in the 90s during my childhood, and then in the wake of Akira Toriyama's passing I talk about my memories of DragonBall and why it was a meaningful series to me. This one ended up being a lot longer than I expected, and there's still so much more I'd love to cover, …

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57. Tom Lucas's 10 Tiny Joys 1:06:54

3M ago1:06:54

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This week I'm joined by Tom Lucas, an NZ based comedian from the UK and we went through his 10 tiny joys. Tom is moving back up north to hopefully launch some cool projects in the near future so make sure you follow him on Facebook and Instagram to keep in the know, or basically on any platform @TomLucasComedy. Tom Lucas's 10 Tiny Joys Getting unde…

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Episode 29: Vladimir Popov ft. Taylor Ruddle 1:41:49

3M ago1:41:49

1:41:49

Send us a Text Message. What if you left everything you've ever known behind for a chance at a life that was truly yours? What would you do with your days? Most of us would head to a tropical location and enjoy some much needed time in the sun and for Vladimir, he chose no different. But his plan for a worry-free beach day in one of the top tourist…

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56 Pia from Plains FM's 10 Tiny Joys 1:12:57

3M ago1:12:57

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This time I'm joined by Pia from Plains FM. Plains FM have been so welcoming to me that I wanted to give back in some way by having a chat with Pia about her 10 Tiny Joys and also getting her to talk about what they do at Plains FM. If you wanna check them out, tune into 96.9 in Christchurch, or visit them Online, on Facebook or Instagram! Pia's 10…

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55. Eurovision w/ Dec McHale 53:27

3M ago53:27

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This time I'm joined by Dec McHale, Stand Up, Improv Comic, Actor & icon from Auckland and he joins me on the show to talk about the behemoth music event that is Eurovision! I learnt a lot about the history of the event, how geopolitics influences the event depending on what's happening in Europe and then we talk about why Eurovision is meaningful …

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I Recorded An Audiobook! (Bonus Content) 52:37

3M ago52:37

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I recorded an Audiobook for Plains FM here in Christchurch and it's finally begun releasing! I recorded Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson. They have graciously allowed me to play chapters 1 & 2 here on my podcast but you'll have to tune in to hear the rest! You can listen to it if you tune into 96.9 every Saturday at 9:30am or visit this li…

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Episode 28: Cassie Jo Stoddart ft. I Came With Fire Podcast 2:12:47

3M ago2:12:47

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Send us a Text Message. We have all at one time or another settled in for a scary slasher movie. Sometimes we bundle underneath the covers, or hide our faces behind a pillow; some people can't even take their eyes off of the screen due to the sheer sense of dread they can cause. But how would you feel if while watching said movie, right underneath …

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54. The Genius of Phantom Planet w/ Steve King 1:01:05

3M ago1:01:05

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In this episode I'm joined by my good friend Steve King and what begins as a bit of a moan-fest about how hard it is to advertise comedy shows in this day and age turns into quite an insightful chat when Steve brings up the way the band Phantom Planet (remember The OC's theme?) use their patreon page to engage with their community. This part of the…

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53. Matt Lilley's 10 Tiny Joys 56:59

4M ago56:59

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In this episode I'm joined by 2 great friends of mine, Georgia West Cahill and Matt Lilley where LIVE in front of an audience 8 members strong at Little Andromeda (2 left in the break), we went through their list of 10 tiny joys. This episode is Matt's list of 10 tiny joys. Matt Lilley’s 10 tiny joys A good sunset Coming up with a new joke Kane Wil…

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Episode 27: Geri Schultz ft. The Haunted & The Strange and Beyond The Shadows Podcasts 1:16:31

4M ago1:16:31

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Send us a Text Message. The expression "your life can change in an instant" rings a bell with all of us, but besides the random cliche moments during which someone is saying it to us, we don't typically bear it any mind. But for one senior couple living out their golden years in a beautiful, 100-year-old farmhouse in Illinois, this would quickly be…

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Quick Update (Feb 2024) 3:03

4M ago3:03

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Just wanted to give a quick update about why you might not have been seeing new episodes in your apps while this changeover to the new host (hopefully) gets resolved. In the meantime, you can listen on: Spotify Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts iHeartRadio Overcast Pocket Casts Goodpods And a bunch more here I'd also love it if you could join the Patr…

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52. Georgia West-Cahill's 10 Tiny Joys 47:45

4M ago47:45

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In this episode I'm joined by 2 great friends of mine, Georgia West Cahill and Matt Lilley where LIVE in front of an audience 10 members strong at Little Andromeda, we went through their list of 10 tiny joys. This episode is Georgia's and Matt's is coming next week. Georgia West Cahill’s 10 tiny joys Coffee & Princess In The Morning A minor medical…

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Introducing Diners, Drinks, and Drives 1:40

4M ago1:40

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Larry Smith and Dan Bublitz Jr are two standup comedians who spend a LOT of time on the road. Fortunately, they love visiting new places, discovering the hidden, and not-so-hidden, gems in a community, and generally hanging out and getting to know people. They’ve also discovered some tips and tricks to thrive while traveling and will pass them alon…

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51. Hamish Mabon-Ross's 10 Tiny Joys 1:19:07

4M ago1:19:07

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Our first episode as a member of TapeDeck Media is live! In this episode, we are doing 10 Tiny Joys again with one of my pals, Hamish Mabon-Ross! Hamish’s 10 Tiny Joys Burger King with my best friend Collecting Pokemon cards Rewatching TV series for the millionth time Snuggles with pet rats Metal Music Tasting new beers and whiskies Road trip playl…

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Episode 26: Marius Els ft. Peculiar Pairings Podcast 1:26:08

4M ago1:26:08

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Send us a Text Message. Few people have gotten close to Africa's most deadly wild animal and lived to tell about it, but almost NO ONE has gotten to ride one around like a horse. For Marius Els, this was his reality when he fell upon the opportunity to adopt an orphaned Hippopotamus. Join Amanda and Dayvid as they welcome Matthew and Celine, hyster…

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50. Dan Bublitz Jr's 10 Tiny Joys 51:02

4M ago51:02

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Today I'm joined by Dan Bublitz Jr, a comic based in Denver who I've been a fan of for ages and am stoked to be working with going forward. He's the first guest to join me in a new segment called 10 Tiny Joys where we celebrate the little things in life that get you through the day. Dan's list of 10 Tiny Joys are: Gentle Puppy Kisses Ice-cold beer …

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49. The Quiz Podcast w/ Sam from Gee Quiz 54:49

5M ago54:49

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This week we're trying something a bit new, my guest Sam from Gee Quiz is the same Gee Quiz that we host all of our quiz nights under the umbrella of and as a sort of crash test dummy / backdoor pilot for a project that Sam wants to create, we thought it would be cool for Sam to quiz me in the style of one of the Gee Quiz quizzes and see how well I…

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Episode 25: Chalino Sanchez Ft A Call To Madness Podcast 1:19:11

5M ago1:19:11

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Send us a Text Message. The Charming and Hysterical Tyler returns again - this time with a brand new pocast - to join us in another episode featuring the murder of a life cut short. When one talented musician battles a hard knock life to climb to the rise of fame, there are certainly some in disagreement. What happens when some of those people deci…

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48. The Muppets w/ Bridie Thomson 37:58

5M ago37:58

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This time I'm joined by Bridie Thomson, an up and comic comedian, voice actor and potentially puppeteer based in Auckland to talk about The Muppets, as well as the idea of the Muppetverse / Jim Hensen-verse / whatever you call it. We talks about what The Muppets mean to Bridie, get into the history of a show a little bit and then end on some rapid …

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47. The Odyssey w/ Dan Bain 44:03

5M ago44:03

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In this episode I'm joined by writer, director and comedian Dan Bain to chat about his upcoming theatre project, an adaptation of The Odyssey that'll be playing right here in Christchurch over the summer. We get into how the project came about, what had to be cut for time, how he landed on The Odyssey rather than The Iliad, what we can expect to se…

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SEASON TWO PREMIERE: Episode 24: Violet Constance Jessop ft Brutal, Bizarre & Boozy Podcast 58:45

5M ago58:45

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Send us a Text Message. WELCOME TO SEASON TWO! More guests. More laughs. More gut-wrenching true crime! We decided to kick off our season premiere by welcoming Declan and Jane, hosts of Brutal, Bizarre and Boozy to this grueling episode which follows one of the strongest women to ever walk the Earth. Join the BBB Crew, Dayvid and Amanda as they nav…

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46. Q&Tay 2024 w/ Henry Hickman 1:11:02

5M ago1:11:02

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Hey hey it's 2024's first podcast, a vanity project! I copied the idea off The Anime Man, a Youtuber I follow who mentioned in a podcast that he starts each year doing a Q&A video, so I thought I'd do the same. Luckily for me, some listeners submitted some great questions and I recruited local mensch, Henry Hickman to read them out to me. To get mo…

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2023 State of the Ramble 21:29

6M ago21:29

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Terribly sorry about missing the usual Christmas / Boxing day upload for State of the Ramble, everything fell to bits all at once; I was losing my voice, had about 3 gigs coming up that I needed said voice for, and the first recording of SOTR2023 clocked in at a whopping 43 minutes AND to top it off I had messed up the audio mastering and it ended …

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SEASON FINALE: Episode 23: Dennis Murphy & Linda Horton 1:41:23

6M ago1:41:23

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Send us a Text Message. Time spent on the sea is almost always blissful and relaxing. Something about the bobbing waves, gentle breeze, and sounds of seaside birds bring one to ease. There are scenarios however, in which these subtle details become that of nightmares, such as the case when Ray Boundy, Dennis Murphy and Linda Horton set sail on thei…

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45. Doll Collecting w/ Georgia West Cahill 48:06

6M ago48:06

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In this episode I'm joined by Georgia West Cahill, a good chum of mine from the Christchurch comedy scene to teach me all about the ins and outs and ups and downs of the dog-eat-dog world of online doll collecting. We meander through a bit of 90s nostalgia as well as talking about our cats, and the episode gets surprisingly deep at the end as we ta…

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Episode 22: Lawson Family Murders Ft. Bad News Bears Podcast 2:02:34

6M ago2:02:34

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Send us a Text Message. For this most UNJOLLY of Holiday Specials, this 2-hour episode features Octavio and Emily, hysterical married hosts of Bad News Bears Podcast. Together with WNP Hosts Dayvid and Amanda, we discuss a wide range of topics, discuss your answers to our Question of the Week from last episode, and share some laughs comparing Octav…

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44. The Beatles w/ Renee Church 50:25

6M ago50:25

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In this episode I'm joined by Auckland stand-up comedian and all around great gal Renee Church! We talk about The Beatles, Renee gives me a proper education about their history, what the band means to her and all that good stuff. Towards the end of the podcast we get into some general chat about the difference between improv and stand up, and what …

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43. Ramblin' About Copyright, Transparency & Corporate Greed 37:02

6M ago37:02

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Hey now what's this!? Ramblin' With Ruddle is back!? In a new solo format!? You betcha, Ramblers! I've been wanting to create a different "flavour" of the podcast for when I do these solo talking (unhinged rambling) episodes and as I talk about in this episode I was inspired by the recent The Escapist exodus to return to my roots a bit and revive t…

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42. Street Performer's Life w/ Kozo Kaos 43:40

6M ago43:40

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In this episode I'm joined by a guy I've been a fan of for ages, Kozo Kaos! Kozo is a Wellington-based street performer, Juggler, Magician, Comedian and Vlogger. Kozo is a high octane performer who combines rock n' roll, video games as well as the occult into his unique brand of chaos. In this interview I catch up with Kozo and get to really pick h…

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Episode 21: Roy Sullivan Ft Total Conundrum Podcast 55:31

7M ago55:31

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Send us a Text Message. What if every time you stepped outside, regardless of the weather, you had to worry for your life? It seems like a ridiculous hypothetical situation, but for one Virginia man, he knew what that was like all too well. Won Nothing Podcast Host Amanda takes Cohost Dayvid (DTRH) along with Hosts of Total Conundrum Podcast Traci …

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41. Coombe As You Are w/ Matt Coombe 42:02

7M ago42:02

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In this episode we take a slight divergence from the usual model of having a topic to talk about and I present to you another wee Wednesday bonus episode, an interview with my friend Matt Coombe! It's your pretty standard Two Dudes Talking format podcast, just having a catch up with Matt and talking about what he's been up to. Matt is a comedian an…

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