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The future is always bright…if you know where to look. Join me each week for A Bit of Optimism - I talk to inspiring people who teach me more about life, leadership and general interesting things.
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The Simple Walk

Craig and Diane Brown

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We are Craig and Diane Brown and we invite you to listen in on our conversations about God's Word and the power this amazing book contains. These chats at our podcast table are intended to inspire the listener to understand how simple our daily walk with Jesus can be when we are surrendered to Him. Romans 12:2 says that we are not to be conformed to this world, but we are to be transformed by the renewing of our mind. How does this happen? It's by making the determination that we are going t ...
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Two dope girls, Chanelle Berlin and Diane Phan, track the good, the wretched, and the ridiculous about the Los Angeles Kings and still leave room to clown headlines from around the NHL.
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Bird Watchers, Birders, Nature Lovers should hear the Bird Banter Podcast. Hear Birders talk about birdwatching, or birding for the more passionate. Hear their birding stories, about bird watching experiences, about birding research, birding travel, and birdwatching anecdotes. It's fun, conversational and tries to be a birding ambassador to improve the world one birder at a time.
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Pretty Scary

Unpops Podcast Network

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True crime, conspiracy theories, ghosts, aliens, and things of that sort. Hosted by comics Adam Tod Brown, Kari Martin, and Cindy Aravena. Part of the Unpops Podcast Network! Current theme song courtesy of Sliceberg Slim: https://slicebergslim.bandcamp.com/ Theme song for episodes 1 - 210: "Under a Nightmare" by Pandacetamol - https://unpops.co/3NNigJO Creative Commons License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/
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Got It From My Momma

Jennifer Vickery Smith

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A podcast with the mommas of your favorite entertainers! Join host Jennifer Vickery Smith for the Got it From My Momma podcast! We'll chat about family, fame, and faith with the mommas of your favorite entertainers. Listen as our guests share never before heard stories from the artist’s childhood and the journey to stardom from the perspective only a momma can share!
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Public Work is a public humanities podcast created by students and staff at the John Nicholas Brown Center for Public Humanities and Cultural Heritage (Brown University). Produced by Amelia Golcheski and Jim McGrath in 2017-2018. Listen to our twelve-episode series of interviews and conversations with curators, scholars, students, artists, and more.
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Welcome to Clutter Corner, a weekly podcast hosted by cleanfluencer Angela Brown, founder, and CEO of Savvy Cleaner (The world's most popular training and certification program for house cleaners and maids.) Join us as we help you change your relationship with stuff and create a new way of living. If you struggle with clutter, disorganization, hoarding tendencies, or messy home, this podcast is for you. With 32 years of experience working in people's homes, garages, attics, and storage units ...
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Career & Life Journeys: Hosted by Adam Posner, he interviews top experts, entrepreneurs, and thought leaders from the world of Entrepreneurship, Talent Acquisition, Personal Growth, and other world-class amazing humans to decode their success via their insights into their own career journeys and personal growth. The goal of #thePOZcast is to showcase amazing humans who share their stories to inspire you to harness your inner tenacity to drive your life and career forward. Adam Posner is the ...
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Just a few of the folks that we’ve interviewed on Chicago’s Black Business RADIO Network: Reverend Wheeler Parker (Emmett Till’s Cousin), Tuskegee Airman (The Original), Actor and Producer Charles S. Dutton, Cook County Clerk Dorothy Brown, Mayoral Candidates William "Dock" Wall and Patricia Van Pelt-Watkins, Illinois Senator Donne Trotter, Ms. Chantay Bridges (Real Estate Agent to President Clinton), Turtel Onli (Father of da Black Age of Comics), and Ms. Khalilah Camacho Ali (Former wife o ...
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The Debrief with Jon Becker is a no-holds-barred conversational podcast on the leadership principles that govern the world’s elite tactical units. Featuring top military and law enforcement unit commanders from some of the most high-stakes fields, this podcast examines how to form and lead a highly effective team. After four decades spent working in tandem with top law enforcement and military units, Jon has gained invaluable lessons in leadership, teamwork, communication, and training. Now, ...
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This podcast is no longer producing new episodes on this channel. We strongly recommend subscribing to the Convicted podcast feed for more stories of injustice. Click here to listen on iTunes https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/convicted/id1225081063?mt=2 or visit our website for a link to the new feed in your favorite podcast app.
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Tyger-Lee Podcast

Tyger-Lee Podcast

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A podcast of conversations about connection, change and creativity with people who are living out their passion and purpose and inspiring others to transform their world, develop a deeper sense of connection with themselves and in turn with others.
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Do The Right Thing

Fuzz Productions

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Award-winning comedy panel show hosted by Danielle Ward, with team captains Margaret Cabourn-Smith and Michael Legge and amazing special guests. In it, two teams work out the right thing to do in strange scenarios and scary situations which range from the everyday to the weird and extreme. Don't feel you have to start at the beginning - we'd suggest you start with the most recent series then work backwards! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Stocks for Beginners

Philip Muscatello - Investment Education for the Stock Market

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We're all investors in the stock market, either directly or through our retirement plans. We're handing over management of our assets to financial advisors and fund managers. The best will look after our interests and make us wealthier. But how can we know for sure? Where are the investors' yachts? The big money on Wall Street is made by charging us fees. The finance industry is collecting for managing money, whether they win or lose or break even. Where do you go if you're completely new bu ...
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The Reach Personal Branding Interview Series podcast is focused exclusively on personal branding. It brings together the best advice from Personal Branding Guru William Arruda, and our guests - best-selling authors and revered thought-leaders. You'll discover valuable advice, tips and techniques for uncovering and expressing the brand called YOU. To learn more, visit: http://www.personalbranding.tv/category/categories/reach-personal-branding-interview-series-audio/.
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The Child Discipleship Podcast is a conversation dedicated to anyone who cares about the future of the faith. Melanie Hester leads listeners through conversations happening within the world of children’s ministry, with insights from thought leaders and front-line servants in the local church and throughout the child advocacy space. We believe this generation of kids can be the greatest generation of disciples this world has ever seen, but they need loving caring adults like you to help make ...
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Black in a Box began as an intention to turn up the volume on the rural black voice, before becoming an exploration of modern life, politics and culture for all black faces in white spaces. Black in a Box is Alahna, Angelo, Dan, Dom and Nate. It is nuanced thinking about structural and systemic issues. It is learning and debating and sometimes shelling. It is hip-hop, rare groove, reggae and grime. It is rural and it is urban. It is fun and serious. It is educational and very occasionally it ...
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Thousands of residents are being evacuated from their homes as a large wildfire continues to rage north of Athens, with flames leaping as high as 25m. The historic site of Marathon is among the areas where residents are being moved to safety by the emergency services. UK correspondent Gavin Grey unpacks the extent of the damage. LISTEN ABOVE See om…
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The Reserve Bank is set to make a call on the Official Cash Rate this week, and experts are feeling hopeful. While economists are divided on the outcome, markets have priced in possible rate cuts going forward. Shane Solly from Harbour Asset Management explains what we can expect. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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Nearly three-quarters of builders think the industry is in for another tough financial year, according to new data. 650 Kiwi builders were consulted in a new EBoss survey, with 67 percent of respondents reporting less projects and 70 percent claiming industry conditions will only get worse in the coming months. Matt Duder from EBoss says builders o…
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On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Monday, 12 August 2024, the Government is getting tougher on beneficiaries. Social Development Minister Louise Upston tells Heather why jobseekers need to reapply for the benefit every six months from now. Chelsea Daniels has the latest developments from the Polkinghorne trial where Paulin…
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Tonight on The Huddle - Child Fund CEO Josie Pagani and Trish Sherson from Sherson Willis PR joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! The Olympics are over and done with - what did we think? What were our favourite moments? The Police Association and Associate Justice Minister Nicole McKee have been butting heads …
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The Finance Minister is open to all options when it comes to increasing competitiveness in the banking sector. The Commerce Commission is expected to deliver their report examining banking competition issues - and drafts have hinted changes need to take place. Minister Nicola Willis says she's awaiting next week's findings. "I've committed that I w…
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Associate Justice Minister Nicole McKee says the Police Association won't be left out of consultation on the firearms registry. Association President Chris Cahill has penned an open letter asking for Nicole McKee's role in reviewing the law to be stripped and given to the Police Minister. McKee says the association wasn't asked for early consultati…
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Famed Australian children's band, The Wiggles, will be headlining an upcoming dance festival for kids this summer. Anthony, John, Tsehay and DJ Dorothy will be performing at the Sound System Dance Party at Baypark Arena on January 5. Event promoter Mitch Lowe says there's a market for events catering to younger audiences. "The reception's been craz…
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Week three of Phillip Polkinghorne's murder trial has kicked off with testimony from Pauline Hanna's niece. The Auckland eye doctor's accused of murdering his wife in 2021, but his defence claims she killed herself. The court's today heard from Hanna's niece, Rose, who made a covert recording played last week - in which Pauline discussed issues wit…
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The Social Development Minister says new sanctions will give beneficiaries less choice for spending money. The Government is ramping up obligations for those on Jobseeker benefits, and a Traffic Light System of punishments when they aren't met. People hitting 'Red' can expect half their benefit income to be put on a payment card, used only for acce…
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Prime Minister Luxon has congratulated the Kiwi athletes after a record-shattering Olympic Games - but claimed hosting a victory parade would be difficult. The idea of a post-Olympics victory parade was floated to the Prime Minister, but Luxon says arranging this event isn't as easy as it sounds. ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper says t…
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Investigations are under way in Cairns into whether a helicopter that crashed into a hotel in the middle of the night was stolen. The pilot died after hitting the DoubleTree by Hilton about 2am, with propeller blades landing in its pool and the main street. New reports claim charter company Nautilus Aviation say its helicopter was stolen, and polic…
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The All Blacks are hoping to bounce back this weekend following their recent 38-30 loss to Argentina. The team has completed their usual Monday review session before prepping for Saturday's rematch at Eden Park. Sportstalk host Jason Pine explains further. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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A former Labour leader's broken ranks with his Party, in supporting AUKUS pillar two. Former Defence Minister Andrew Little has claimed the current Government is right to investigate the military intelligence-sharing agreement with the US, the UK, and Australia. Little says the nation needs to update its defence technology to address possible threa…
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00:00 Introduction and Overview of Vizier 03:14 Using Data to Drive Impactful Changes 05:29 Micro Changes and Biases in Organizations 06:46 The Power of Listening and Awareness 09:08 Trends and Collaborations in HR Tech 10:36 The Pitfalls of AI Technology 12:23 Utilizing AI as a Tool for Efficiency 13:23 Data Security and Ethical Use of AI 15:32 Im…
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Another problem for Aratere. The Interislander ferry's expected to be out of action for a few days after crashing into the dock in Wellington. More than 100 passengers and 40 crew were on board - none was injured. Maritime Lawyer Troy Stade told Heather du Plessis-Allan that speaking with the crew, there are concerns generally about how things have…
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The knives appear to be out for Auckland Transport. Wayne Brown's putting forward a proposal to strip AT of its policymaking functions and have elected representatives control it. It also includes plans to abolish the council’s development agency and its events and economic development agency. He'll need the backing of councillors, and in the case …
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On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Friday 9 August 2024, Pan Pac Managing Director Tony Clifford explains why sky-high electricity prices have meant he's had to stop Hawkes Bay's paper pulp mill. Christchurch City Councillor Tim Scandrett reacts to news that the Christ Church Cathedral is set to be mothballed as it's run ou…
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This year’s Olympic medals don’t seem to be up to standard. A US Olympic skateboarder has criticised the quality of his bronze medal after it began to deteriorate only a week after he won it. The backside of the medal is chipped, and it’s already losing its bronze colour. Former Olympian Ian Ferguson told Heather du Plessis-Allan that his are 40 ye…
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Nicola Willis has made the right call to not give any more taxpayer money to the Christ Church Cathedral rebuild. It’s tough call. It's got consequences, as they’re saying, it looks like the Cathedral night be mothballed because they can’t figure out how else to raise the money. But frankly, the country can’t afford to give them another $60 million…
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Soaring energy prices have been a topic of conversation at the moment as multiple mills are at risk of shutting up shop. Regional Development Minister Shane Jones has issued a warning to generators, telling them to sort it out or else the Government will get involved. Nicola Willis and Simeon Brown have stated that they’re making inquiries into the…
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A Christchurch city councillor says there could be options to come to a deal regarding the rebuild of Christ Church Cathedral. Its future's in doubt as the Government refuses to step in to plug a $114 million funding gap for the restoration. Asked if the Church could be sold rather than rebuilt, Tim Scandrett told Heather du Plessis Allan there are…
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In our latest podcast episode, we dive deep into the world of macro investing with Mike Singleton, senior analyst and founder of Invictus Research. This episode explains how an investment strategy be enhanced by understanding the bigger economic picture. Mike worked at prominent investment firms like Broad Run Investment Management, Main Street Cap…
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Pan Pac Forest Products says part of its operations could be on hold for another two months. The Napier mill says a major spike in electricity prices since Saturday has made its export pulp production unviable. Managing director Tony Clifford says the business can't generate profit with the cost of electricity at the current level. He told Heather …
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The polls are pointed in Kamala Harris’ favour. The Democratic candidate has taken an eight-point lead over the Republican’s Donald Trump, and with the addition of third-party candidates, Harris is leading 50% to Trump’s 42%. This is a significant change from a few months ago, where Joe Biden was trailing a few points behind Donald Trump. US Corres…
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The All Blacks are opening the Rugby Championship this Saturday evening. They’re facing off against Argentina in Wellington’s Sky Stadium, and there are still tickets available. Sportstalk Host D’Arcy Waldegrave told Heather du Plessis-Allan there’s probably a couple of reasons behind this. He said that one factor could be that no one has the money…
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Warnings that price hikes for international visas could chill the workforce. The Government is increasing costs across almost all categories from October to bring in an extra $536 million over four years. The cost for a skilled residence visa will rise by over $2000, and work visas are more than doubling in price. New Zealand Association for Migrat…
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00:00 From Immigrant Parents to Entrepreneurship 05:19 Building a Gender-Neutral Fashion Brand 09:53 Overcoming Funding and Supply Chain Challenges 20:09 Authenticity and Care 20:19 Clothing Has No Gender 21:18 Inclusivity vs. Exclusivity 22:36 Financial Progress 25:45 Starting with Jeans 28:11 The Challenge of Capital 29:28 Building a Community 31…
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The UK is still rife with unrest, over a week since the fatal stabbing of three girls in a Southport dance class. Far-right protests were sparked from a wave of false messaging online that wrongly identified the suspected killer as an Islamic migrant. UK correspondent Enda Brady explains the latest developments. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/list…
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After a turbulent week for financial markets - have things bounced back? Japan's stocks have rebounded after their crash, but there's mixed results from around the rest of the world. Sam Dickie from Fisher Funds explains further. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Newstalk ZB
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A veteran Scottish shearer who is the only woman to qualify in the top 30 at the Golden Shears in Masterton has shattered a world record set by New Zealander Sacha Bond just six months ago. Shearing at Trefranck Farm in Cornwall, 51-year-old Una Cameron was chasing Bond’s solo women’s nine-hour strong wool ewes record of 458 and finished at 4am tod…
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ASB has made a surprise call ahead of next week's OCR announcement. The bank is predicting the Reserve Bank will cut rates in the coming days - a sooner timeframe than initially predicted. NZ Herald business editor at large Liam Dann explains whether or not ASB makes a good case. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Thursday, 8 August 2024, the Aratere Interislander ferry has crashed again! Minister Simeon Brown was wearing all the hats today - talking to Heather about the crash, our energy crisis and how councils will be able to pay for their water infrastructure in future. Heather reckons Paul Golds…
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Tonight on The Huddle, Ali Jones from Red PR and Matt Heath from Radio Hauraki joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! The Interislander's Aratere is in hot water again after hitting a ramp docking in Wellington this afternoon. What's really going on here? The Government is requiring new teacher trainees to pass …
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There's bad news for a former darling of the footwear world. Kiwi shoe company Allbirds, co-founded by former All White Tim Brown, has posted a net loss of $19 million for the second quarter of 2024. Greg Smith from Devon Funds says the company runs the risk of being de-listed from the Nasdaq. "The valuation of the company was over $4 billion, the …
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Three Wellington City Councillors walked out of a meeting this afternoon - around contentious roadworks on Thorndon Quay. The council agreed to reduce building raised pedestrian crossings from five, to two. But Councillor Ben McNulty refused to vote, saying he was uncomfortable playing the role of a transport engineer. He left the room as well as N…
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There's concerns from experts that new teacher training requirements will exacerbate workforce shortages. The Government's action plan includes teacher trainees needing to have achieved NCEA Level Two maths. Teacher Education Forum executive chair, Rosina Merry, says many enter the profession well after leaving school. She says the sector isn't aga…
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The Prime Minister has brushed off his faux pas yesterday, when he seemed to be taking a crack at Australians. Minister Paul Goldsmith was being questioned over removing Māori greetings from his Matariki invitation to an Australian Minister. In his defence, Chris Luxon said in his dealings with Australians, it pays to be incredibly simple. ZB polit…
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Australian airline Qantas has slashed former CEO Alan Joyce's exit package, following a stint of costly scandals and legal cases. The $21.4m payout Joyce was due to get after leaving the company last year will be cut by $9.26m, the company told investors. Australian correspondent Murray Olds says this follows a rough business period for the airline…
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The Energy Minister says rising power costs are because of low supply. Heavy business users have warned spiking prices threaten their viability - including timber mills facing possible closure. The Electricity Authority and Commerce Commission has been asked to look at whether power companies are price gouging. The Government is also looking to imp…
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Kiwi Kayakers Max Brown and Grant Clancy are coping well with the controversy of them competing in the canoeing pair event at the Olympic Games. The duo finished distant last in their heat and quarterfinal in Paris after they were forced to compete in the kneel-down canoeing C2 500 - which was qualified so they could compete in the K4 500 event. Sp…
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The Children's Minister has set out five new reporting instructions for Oranga Tamariki going forward. How the ministry is performing across these new criteria will be publicly reported every quarter starting from the 2024/2025 financial year. These include frequency of visits to children in care, timeliness around Reports of Concern, caregiver rep…
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Inevitably, the Aussies have picked up on the slur from Chris Luxon, where he said when talking to Aussies - it pays to be ‘incredibly simple’. And they seem to be largely taking in the spirit it’s intended, which is just a bit of humour. And it also means Luxon’s play worked. Which is - by having a crack at the Aussies to distract us from the actu…
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The third episode in our 2024 Summer lookback series features Buddy Brown. Buddy works for the York County Sherriff’s Office in South Carolina. Buddy has worked patrol, narcotics and training and spent more than 18 years on the York County regional SWAT team. On January 16, 2018, York County responded to a domestic violence call that led a suspect …
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UK police believe there are at least 30 potential far right gatherings planned tonight. So far in the week’s unrest, 400 arrests have been made and around 100 people have been charged in connection with the disorder brought about by the riots. Nearly 6,000 public order officers are being mobilised. UK correspondent Gavin Grey explains further. LIST…
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Rideshare giant Uber has reported its second quarter result - and shares were up +11 percent. CEO Dara Khosrowshahi says the company is in a position to keep growing, despite an uncertain macroeconomic outlook and decreased consumer spending. Milford Asset Management's Deborah Lambie unpacks these results. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener f…
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Around 40,000 McDonald’s staff are likely to be compensated, as the fast-food chain corrects a widespread payroll issue dating back 15 years. McDonald’s is contacting those employed between November 1, 2009, and December 6, 2020, asking them to check a portal on its website to see if they’re eligible for reimbursement. The company is one of countle…
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There's belief a major Auckland pulp mill proposing closure could be the first of many. Oji Fibre Solutions is consulting with its 75 Penrose staff, citing a three-year pattern of losses. CEO Jon Ryder says dramatically rising energy costs are one of several issues plaguing the mill. E tū Union negotiation specialist Joe Gallagher says the Governme…
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Debbie Ngarewa-Packer has raised a few eyebrows following her controversial comments in the House. She's accused the ACT Party of grooming the Prime Minister and the Government into exercising 'ethnocide' on Māori culture. ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper has labelled these accusations as hate speech. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/li…
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