Best Greg Crisp Podcasts (2024)

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ACTivate - 20 May 2024 22:39

1h ago22:39

22:39

ACTivate is a monthly show brought to you by the Christchurch branch of Amnesty International Aotearoa/New Zealand, an organisation dedicated to campaigning for human rights.

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Sunkist Fruit Gems 1:03:10

2h ago1:03:10

1:03:10

Get ready to take a bite into California this week as we try the beloved Sunkist Fruit Gems. We'll be getting a blast of high octane pectin in all five flavors so grab a bag and eat along with us.

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Confection Connection: Purity 34:55

12h ago34:55

34:55

In this brand new Confection Connection we are going way up north and way sideways east to the far reaches of Canada with Newfoundland's Purity. While a local candy shop of a different sort, we will get into the area's historical love of molasses while we try Purity's Bull's Eyes as well as their signature Kisses.…

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Coffee Crisp 56:49

17d ago56:49

56:49

Grab your passport, or not if you already live there, because we're heading to the great white north and trying the Canadian classic Coffee Crisp. Plus we address the great cream/creme controversy of 2024. Grab a bar and eat along with us!

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Fun Size: Romney's Chocolate Covered Kendal Mint Cake 12:01

23d ago12:01

12:01

It's time. We have to go back to Everest. In this Fun Size episode we are revising Romney's Kendal Mint Cake and trying the mythical Romney's Chocolate Covered Kendal Mint Cake. Is it better than a York Peppermint Pattie? Find out!

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Boston Baked Beans 1:01:33

19d ago1:01:33

1:01:33

Park the car: we're going to Boston. Or...are we? Tune in this week as we get to the bottom of where exactly Boston Baked Beans come from and hear what has been the most heated cavity rating segments in Candy is Dandy history. Grab a box and eat along with us!

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ACTivate - Amnesty International Radio Show 26:19

23d ago26:19

26:19

Did the Pacific Island Banaba have to die for New Zealand’s grazing agriculture to thrive? Listen to Katja Phutaraksa Neef as she explains one of the world’s largest environmental injustices.

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Fun Size: Jelly Belly BeanBoozled 35:53

27d ago35:53

35:53

And here it is. The episode we dreaded planning, recording, editing and releasing. Our tasting of Jelly Belly BeanBoozled. Join us as we try all the digusting flavors the fine people at Jelly Belly have to offer from old bandage to dirty dishwater. Don't grab a box and don't eat along with us.

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Albanese Gummi Bears 1:44:52

1M ago1:44:52

1:44:52

Can a candy review podcast consider itself a candy review podcast if its never done an episode on gummy bears? Luckily we don't have to worry about that question anymore because we're finally doing one. And not just any one but the supposed "world's best" Albanese gummy bears. We'll be trying the original 12 flavors as well as the sour line and the…

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Sugar Showdown: Cadbury Creme Eggs (American v British) 14:56

1M ago14:56

14:56

Easter is here so it's time to settle the debate religious scholars have argued over for centuries: American or British Cadbury Creme Egg? In this Sugar Showdown follow-up to our Cadbury Creme Egg episode we are pitting the American version up against the allegedly superior British version. Which one is actually better? Will the colonies finally lo…

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Fun Size: Joyva Chocolate Covered Halvah 16:11

1M ago16:11

16:11

The boys are back with another fun size because they cannot stop eating no matter what the doctors say! This week we're revisiting halvah to try the Joyva brand chocolate covered halvah.

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Cadbury Creme Egg 1:06:51

2M ago1:06:51

1:06:51

Easter is nigh and we're here to take the creme out of the hen. That's because we are trying the beloved Cadbury Creme Eggs. Too sweet? Too small? Find out all that and the true meaning of Easter. Grab an egg and eat along with us.

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ACTivate - Aimée-Noël Mbiyozo 27:29

2M ago27:29

27:29

African countries should not entertain taking forcibly displaced Palestinians" - Aimée-Noël Mbiyozo, International Affairs Expert. Take Action on Gaza Crisis

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Fun Size: Goldenberg's Peanut Chews Original Dark 19:08

2M ago19:08

19:08

Another fun size is here whether you wanted it or not! And, trust us, you maybe do. This time we're revisiting the divisive Goldenberg's Peanut Chews to try the original dark. Will we like it better than the milk chocolatey? Maybetey.

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PEZ 1:39:02

2M ago1:39:02

1:39:02

Get ready to snap one back with the boys because this week we're trying PEZ. We taste all the classic and sour flavors available to us and you get to guess what characters each of us chose to PEZ with. Grab your favorite dispenser and eat along with us!

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Fun Size: Tootsie Roll Fruit Chews Sour 26:41

3M ago26:41

26:41

We're back (again), baby! We've got another fun size episode for you today this time featuring Tootsie Roll Fruit Chews Sour. Are they sour? Are they chewy? Do they roll? How does Beto feel about the Alien franchise? Find all this out now!

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York Peppermint Patty 59:57

3M ago59:57

59:57

Winter is still here so it's time to get frosty with some crisp, refreshing York Peppermint Patties. Hear all about the York company's unlikely origins and listen to us snap test these suckers to make sure they're fit for consumption. Grab one and eat along with us!

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ACTivate - ECPAT 27:42

3M ago27:42

27:42

Interview with Acting Director of ECPAT New Zealand, an organisation that acts to uphold the fundamental right for children to be free from all forms of commercial sexual exploitation and trafficking.

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Queen Anne Cordial Cherries 1:20:56

3M ago1:20:56

1:20:56

Love is in the air and chocolate is in our mouths. In particular: Queen Anne Cordial Cherries. Tune in to this very special ValenTINE's Day episode where we try the delicious decadent treat and learn all about the history of cherries as an aphrodisiac. And maybe even their present as an aphrodisiac. Grab yourself a box and eat along with us!…

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Fun Size: Jelly Belly Holiday Favorites 27:40

4M ago27:40

27:40

Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the non-holiday season. We're dropping in a fun size episode where we try the Jelly Belly Holiday Favorite array. Listen in if you REALLY miss December!

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Candy Buttons 1:21:51

4M ago1:21:51

1:21:51

Who would have thought that the hardest button to button was that of candy all along. This week we're trying the infamous yet iconic candy buttons. We'll get into their very old history and get to the bottom of if they live up to their reputation. Grab a pad of them and eat along with us!

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ACTivate - Knowing Catherin and Kerry 26:07

4M ago26:07

26:07

Catherine and Kerry interview each other and discuss their respective favourite protest song, most inspiring activist and best protest attended.

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Tony's Chocolonely 1:37:54

5M ago1:37:54

1:37:54

This is for all the chocolonely people. We're starting 2024 strong with a variety pack of Tony's Chocolonely. Learn all about why they cost as much as they do and why they're so chocolonely! Grab a bar and eat along with us!

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Goldenberg's Peanut Chews 1:03:57

5M ago1:03:57

1:03:57

This week we're taking a trip to the east coast (of flavortown) and trying Philadelphia's famous Goldenberg's Peanut Chews! How chewy are they? How peanuty are they? How edible are they? All this will be revealed! Grab a pack and eat along with us! As mentioned in the episode: check out our friends over at the Banned Camp podcast: a comedy podcast …

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ACTivate - Te Matahiapo Safari Hynes 29:58

5M ago29:58

29:58

Winner of the Gary Ware Legacy Award, Rangatahi Maōri activist and law student, Te Matahiapo Safari Hynes, talks about the erosion of Indigenous Rights in Aotearoa

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Hannukah Gelt 1:13:30

6M ago1:13:30

1:13:30

Tomorrow begins Hannukah so today we're tasting Hannukah gelt. Also put on your yarmulke. Listen in as we try to parse the legends of why these are eaten and play a special holiday themed game! Grab yourself a mesh baggy and eat along with us!

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ACTivate - Amnesty International Radio Show 24:50

6M ago24:50

24:50

ACTivate is a monthly show brought to you by the Christchurch branch of Amnesty International Aotearoa/New Zealand, an organisation dedicated to campaigning for human rights.

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Hi-Chew 1:46:11

6M ago1:46:11

1:46:11

This week we're getting high as a chew as we try 30 flavors of Hi-Chew that are readily available in the United States. Track down as many as you can and eat along with us!

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Dip Dab 1:10:25

7M ago1:10:25

1:10:25

Halloween is through so now it's back to the pious candy for us! This week we are delving once again into the world of British candy with the childhood classic Dip Dab. If you can manage to get your hands on them grab one and eat along with us! This candy provided once again by the great @the_britishcandyconnoisseur on Instagram!…

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4: Kate Nicholls on industry challenges, Covid and saving beer and prawn cocktail crisps 48:23

7M ago48:23

48:23

Our host Mark Stretton speaks to Kate Nicholls OBE the CEO of UKHospitality. Kate is the voice of the hospitality industry, advocating, shaping and driving policy for the industry for the last 20 years. They discuss the challenges the industry faces, the impact of Covid and opportunities for the industry as a force for good... Plus, how she saved b…

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Fun Size: Special Edition Halloween Candy 43:27

7M ago43:27

43:27

Boo is in the air and you are in the chair listening to this special Halloween bonus episode! We are going to be trying exclusive to Halloween-time varieties of candies we have reviewed in previous episodes ranging from candy corn of the Nerds variety to the Reese's Pumpkin. Gather round, spirits, and listen!…

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3: Greene King CEO Nick Mackenzie on the importance of diversity & inclusion 43:54

7M ago43:54

43:54

Greene King CEO Nick Mackenzie reveals how he implemented a people first approach at the country's leading pub group, and placed values at the core of the business. With a deep dive into the education, initiatives and policy change Greene King has undergone to progress its position on diversity & inclusion, Mark and Nick discuss how these changes h…

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Twix 1:15:29

7M ago1:15:29

1:15:29

Halloween is nigh and that means you've got to get yourself prepared for the old traditional standby: Twix. This week we are joined by comedian and friend Nadav Fleisher aka the Tyrant of Twix himself as he guides us through his obsession with Twix from the left bar all the way to the right bar. Grab yourself a Twix and eat along and check out Nada…

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ACTivate - Amnesty International Radio Show 27:20

7M ago27:20

27:20

Part 1 Interview with Katya Curran and Hilary Unwin from Te Kāhui Tika Tangata – New Zealand Human Rights Commission about their mahi with the Commission.

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2: Only A Pavement Away's Founder Greg Mangham on the driving force for doing good 41:24

7M ago41:24

41:24

Mark talks to Greg Mangham, the Founder of Only A Pavement Away about the reason why he left a lucrative consultant role to start a charity and where he sees the charity in 5 years time. After almost 50 years in the hospitality business, in 2018 Greg and his wife Jill founded Only A Pavement Away Charity, hear his story.. Each week the The Hospital…

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1: Top Chef Tom Aikens opens up about his career and why he's giving back 54:31

8M ago54:31

54:31

In our first ever episode, Mark is joined by Chef Tom Aikens. Tom opens up about his career to become one of Britain's most coveted chefs, positive changes he’s seen in the industry in the last 35 years and why he chooses to give back. Tom Aikens is one of the UK’s most acclaimed and inspirational British chefs. His remarkable career has taken him …

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Airheads 1:29:10

8M ago1:29:10

1:29:10

It's October and you know what that means: It's time to...eat Airheads. Tune in as we delve into their unexpectedly old roots and get to the bottom of what the Mystery White flavor is once and for all. Grab yourself a pack and eat along!

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Halva 1:00:36

8M ago1:00:36

1:00:36

We're digging and nibbling deep into candy history this week and trying what may very well be the world's oldest candy: Halva. In particular, Joyva brand and a housemade local kind so grab yourself some and eat along with us!

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ACTivate-18-09-2023 25:18

8M ago25:18

25:18

Part 2 of an interview with Bruce Tsai from Effective Altruism NZ

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Pop Rocks 1:21:04

9M ago1:21:04

1:21:04

Grab the Coke and hold onto your guts because this week we're trying the legendary and urban legendary Pop Rocks. We'll get to the bottom of its chemist-created history and see if it blows our guts to pieces. Pick up a bag today and eat along with us!

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Confection Connection: Muth's Candies 16:26

9M ago16:26

16:26

In this, our second confection connection, we are heading down to Louisville, Kentucky to taste of Muth's Candies and their famous modjeskas. Come hear the Polish history of the candy and listen to us eat this unique treat!

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ACTivate - Bruce Tsai from Effective Altruism NZ - How do we “do good” better? 24:50

9M ago24:50

24:50

ACTivate is a monthly show brought to you by the Christchurch branch of Amnesty International Aotearoa/New Zealand, an organisation dedicated to campaigning for human rights.

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Jolly Rancher 1:12:43

9M ago1:12:43

1:12:43

It's time to get jolly and it's time to get rancher. This week we're trying all the classic flavors of Jolly Rancher hard candies and telling you all about their roots in...ice cream? Grab a bag and eat along!

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Reese's Peanut Butter Cups 1:17:27

10M ago1:17:27

1:17:27

At long last. It's all been leading up to this. The always forgotten Reese's Peanut Butter Cups are finally getting their moment in the spotlight. This week we'll be covering their history from their roots in the Hershey factory and reviewing them live along with Big Cups and miniatures. Grab yourself some and eat along!…

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Tootsie Rolls 1:14:39

10M ago1:14:39

1:14:39

Put up your tootsies and settle in for our history and review of Tootsie Rolls. We'll be trying not only the chocolatey original but the fruit varieties as well and our ratings will have a WIDE range. Grab yourself a bag and eat along! Make sure to listen on Podurama

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Confection Connection: Sweet Pete's Candy 27:13

10M ago27:13

27:13

Welcome to our very first Confection Connection! In this alliterative episodes we will be trying the unique signature items from candy stores all around the world and telling you the history of each of the stores. For our first stop we are heading to Jacksonville, Florida to try Sweet Pete's Candy and trying their signature sea salt caramel along w…

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de la Rosa Mazapan 59:48

11M ago59:48

59:48

We're heading south of the border once again but this time: it's marzipan. This week we're trying de la Rosa Mazapan. Grab yourself a disk of them and eat along with us!

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Romney's Kendal Mint Cake 1:02:13

11M ago1:02:13

1:02:13

Grab yourself a ticket to the Himalayas because this week we're trying Romney's Kendal Mint Cake: the candy that conquered Mount Everest. Grab yourself a white and brown variety (if you ca find them) and get ready to eat along with us. Special thank you to @the_britishcandyconnoisseur on Instagram for making this episode possible!…