Best George OConnor Podcasts (2024)

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REX July 16th - Philip Gregan from NZ Winegrowers, Mitchell Julian from Custom Lumber, Kate Acland from B+LNZ and REX Producer Jo Grigg 43:23

3m ago43:23

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On today's podcast, Dom talks with the CEO of NZ Winegrowers Philip Gregan about difficult market conditions, drinking trends and the 2024 vintage... He talks with Mitchell Julian from Custom Lumber about his tool storage units, their popularity with farmers and juggling woodwork with dairy farming... He talks with Beef+ Lamb NZ Chair Kate Acland a…

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#810 - Brett Cooper - The Quiet Revolution Against Modern Feminism 2:44:39

3h ago2:44:39

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Brett Cooper is a political commentator, an actor and a YouTuber. It's revolutionary to say that you want to get married young and build a family in the modern world. But why? Is the choice between being co-opted by capitalism or conned by the patriarchy? Surely there must be a better solution for men and women. Expect to learn how Brett feels abou…

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REX July 15th - FMG Young Farmer of the Year George Dodson, Bryce McKenzie from Groundswell NZ, Marlborough Young Viticulturist of the Year Anna Kelland and Reefton Distilling Co. Ambassador Nick Secker ... 37:20

10m ago37:20

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On today's podcast, Dom talks with the 2024 FMG Young Farmer of the Year George Dodson about winning the title while not 100% fit, the road to the final and what he plans to do next... He talks with Bryce McKenzie from Groundswell NZ about Team Ag meeting with Opposition MPs and its issue with Rabobank... He talks with 2024 Marlborough Young Viticu…

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#809 - Cory Allen - The Spiritual Pursuit Of Becoming A Braver Person 1:10:52

10h ago1:10:52

1:10:52

Cory Allen is a meditation coach, podcaster, and an author. We all face challenges in life. However, learning to navigate your emotions and understanding the role that your thoughts play in your wellbeing can make hard times much more manageable. Expect to learn why so many people feel like they are drifting in life, why genuine change is so hard t…

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Empowering Communities Through Social Supermarkets 45:31

1d ago45:31

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Join us for an inspiring conversation with Carmen Sutton, Social Supermarket Lead at Foodstuffs North Island. Discover how social supermarkets are restoring dignity and respect by offering choice to those in need. Carmen delves into Foodstuffs' impactful role and the powerful holistic solutions created through community partnerships. See omnystudio…

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REX July 12th - Taylor Roos from the Millers Flat Tavern, Alyssa Albert from Favoured Artisan Soap, Stephanie Hassall from PurePods and Claire Teutenberg from Beef+Lamb NZ 45:09

1d ago45:09

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On today's podcast, Dom talks with Taylor Roos from the Millers Flat Tavern in Central Otago as part of the REX Rural Publican series... He talks with Alyssa Albert from Favoured Artisan Soap about operating her business out of the Chatham Islands... He talks with Stephanie Hassall, CEO of PurePods, about the growth of agritourism, its unique glass…

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#808 - Dr David Kipping - Black Holes, Alien Civilisations & How The World Ends 2:24:41

2d ago2:24:41

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Dr David Kipping is an astronomer, a professor at Columbia University and a YouTuber. Expect to learn David’s thoughts on Terrence Howard’s appearance on Joe Rogan, what actually happens as you approach the speed of light, if there is any chance of finding intelligent life out there in the universe, how big the universe actually is, the biggest que…

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REX July 11th - Danica Wells from Queensland, Scott Champion from Primary Purpose, Kim Whitman from Barker's of Geraldine and REX social media guru Libby Mckinnel 43:57

3d ago43:57

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On today's podcast, Dom talks with Danica Wells who, along with husband John, have moved from Northland to take up positions on a large station in Queensland... He talks with Scott Champion founding partner of Primary Purpose about its latest survey asking New Zealanders if they're open to the use of genetic technologies in food production... He ta…

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The Future of Urban America 40:37

3d ago40:37

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Empty office buildings. Workforce changes allow for more remote work. American downtowns are struggling. The pandemic-led changes in where and how we work and live have weakened and withered many urban cores. The office vacancy rate in Houston is some 26 percent; in Phoenix it is above 20 percent. This shift means fewer workers, fewer businesses to…

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REX July 10th - Rob Wilson from Evolved Outdoors, Phil Duncan from WeatherWatch, Craig Wiggins and Taryn Helm from Growing Future Farmers 44:34

4d ago44:34

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On today's podcast, Dom talks with Rob Wilson from Evolve Outdoors about its range of hunting and fishing apparel, its focus on sustainability and its new farming range coming out next year... He talks with WeatherWatch CEO Phil Duncan about what's in store for the next few days... He catches up with Craig Wiggins from 'Lead on a Gate, Talk to a Ma…

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Milking It Episode 1: Dairy Women's Network CEO Jules Benton 6:35

4d ago6:35

6:35

We are joined by the CEO of Dairy Women’s Network, Jules Benton who is introducing an exciting new Series ‘Milking It’ on REX, brought to you by Dairy Women’s Network in association with Figured and CMK. Stay tuned for more episodes coming to you on REX, wherever you listen. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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REX July 9th - Stephen Beeby from Hive Energy, Jaime Triggs from Canada, Lynda Coppersmith from NZYF and the FMG Young Farmer of the Year Grand Finalists 43:02

5d ago43:02

43:02

On today's podcast, Dom talks with Stephen Beeby from Hive Energy about its new 100% natural sports fuel made from Parakore Honey... He talks with ag worker and horse handler Jaime Triggs who's currently in Canada on the Chuckwagon racing circuit... He talks with New Zealand Young Farmers CEO Lynda Coppersmith about this week's FMG Young Farmer of …

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#807 - Alex O'Connor - Why Is Cultural Christianity On The Rise? 2:16:28

5d ago2:16:28

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Alex O’Connor is a YouTuber, writer and a podcaster. Christianity is nothing new. But it's seeing a resurgence in popularity among some unexpected groups - public intellectuals and Gen Z. What is going on that only shortly after it was cool to be an atheist, it's now cool to go to church on a Sunday again? Expect to learn whether we are actually se…

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REX July 8th - Marlborough farmer Richard Dawkins, Wairarapa farmer Patrick Allen, Carter's Brand Ambassador Richard Loe and Gisborne Young Grower of the Year Pip Terekia 51:34

6d ago51:34

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On today's podcast, Dom talks with Marlborough farmer Richard Dawkins about his recent trio to Asia as part of the Silver Fern Farms shareholder supplier delegation and his insights into those markets... He talks with Patrick Allen, winner of the 2024 Rabobank Management Project Award, about his horse trading business and his future plans... He cat…

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#806 - Brian Klaas - Chaos Theory: The Hidden Force That Secretly Controls Your Life 1:33:10

7d ago1:33:10

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Brian Klaas is a political scientist, a professor at University College London and an author. Small, seemingly insignificant events can have profound effects on the world. But how much of our fate is truly determined by chance, and if chaos plays such a huge role, how much control do we actually have over anything? Expect to learn the chance story …

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Navigating New Zealand's Economic Future 44:43

9d ago44:43

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Join us for an insightful conversation with Cameron Bagrie as we explore New Zealand's economic landscape. We discuss the current state of banking, its role in economic development, and the critical impact of education on the economy's future. Cameron also addresses the growing divide in New Zealand and emphasizes the need for unity to achieve sust…

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REX July 5th - Rangitikei MP Suze Redmayne, Auriga Martin from Farm Focus and NZ Enduro Champion Kylie Dorr 54:09

9d ago54:09

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On today's podcast, Dom talks with Rangitikei MP Suze Redmayne about why she entered politics, her and husband Richard's Coastal Spring Lamb family business and what she cooked for some of Auckland's top chefs... He talks with Farm Focus CEO Auriga Martin about the agri-business software platform, how she found her way to NZ from California and her…

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Orlando, My Political Biography; Unicorns and gender-fluid cinema 1:06:07

9d ago1:06:07

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On this week’s show, we’ve been watching films centred on gender-non-conforming characters. We’re looking at Orlando, My Political Biography, which is a playful essay film about trans identity from Spanish philosopher Paul B. Preciado, and Unicorn, a British drama about the relationship that forms between a straight mechanic from Essex and a drag p…

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#805 - Gurwinder Bhogal - 14 Uncomfortable Truths About Human Psychology 1:47:58

9d ago1:47:58

1:47:58

Gurwinder Bhogal is a programmer and a writer. Gurwinder is one of my favourite Twitter follows. He’s written yet another megathread exploring human nature, cognitive biases, mental models, status games, crowd behaviour and social media. It’s fantastic, and today we go through some of my favourites. Expect to learn why our mental model of the world…

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REX July 4th - Tim Gale from the Game Animal Council, Farmer Director Cam Henderson, Helen Palmer from Plant & Food Research and REX social media manager Libby Mckinnel 1:00:20

10d ago1:00:20

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On today's podcast, Dom talks with Game Animal Council GM Tim Gale about the War on Wapiti Roadshow and the work of the Fiordland Wapiti Foundation... He talks with North Canterbury farmer Cam Henderson about his governorship roles and the path towards getting elected to co-op boards... He talks with Helen Palmer, GM of Science for Seafood Technolo…

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"A More or Less Perfect Union" with Judge Douglas Ginsburg 57:08

10d ago57:08

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We are excited to revisit this fascinating discussion with Judge Douglas Ginsburg as he delves into past, present, and future struggles for liberty through the lens of the US Constitution - just in time for the 4th of July and the celebration of our Country’s independence. Judge Ginsburg is the author of Voices of Our Republic, the companion to the…

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Lee Freeman-Shor, Author, 'How the world's best investors get it wrong and still make millions in the markets' Episode 69 1:15:10

10d ago1:15:10

1:15:10

To quote Sir Francis Bacon, “Some books are to be tasted, others to be swallowed, and some few to be chewed and digested.” Therefore, it is my absolute pleasure to introduce our global Investing Matters audience to the Investor, Mentor, Keynote speaker, Business Development guru, Multi award winning Fund Manager and global bestselling author of one…

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REX July 3rd - Stu Davison from HighGround Dairy, Gavin Fisher from Off the Planet Organics, Taranaki farmer Kane Brisco and Ben Watson from GENEZ 56:17

11d ago56:17

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On today's podcast, Dom talks with Stu Davison from HighGround Dairy about the latest Global Dairy Trade Event (-6.9%)... He talks with Gavin Fisher from Off the Planet Organics about the healthy prices for organic milk, the demise of the Organic Dairy Hub co-op and his own organic farming operation... He talks with Taranaki dairy farmer Kane Brisc…

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REX July 2nd - Kaikoura farmer Tony Blunt, Rob Auld from Auld Farm Distillery, Jannine Rickards from Huntress Wines and Reefton dairy farmer Abbi Ayre 50:55

12d ago50:55

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On today's podcast, Dom talks to Kaikoura farmer and councillor Tony Blunt about regenerative farming, having the country's first Pure Pods on his farm and winning the Young Farmer of the Year title back in 1991... He talks with Rob Auld from Auld Farm Distillery about its new tasting room and bar, celebrating 100 years on the farm in Otautau and i…

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#804 - Dr Mike Israetel - Exercise Scientist’s Masterclass On Losing Fat 2:24:37

12d ago2:24:37

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Dr Mike Israetel is a Professor of Exercise and Sport Science at Lehman College and the Co-Founder of Renaissance Periodization. If you’ve ever wondered “is this diet actually working” then you're probably not alone. However there are now scientifically proven optimal methods for losing fat in the most efficient way possible. And today we get a ful…

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REX July 1st - Angus Street from NZ Merino, Kris Orange from Downlands Deer, Reuben Posthuma from Dr Bugs Popcorn and Marijke Dunselman from Agritourism NZ 57:01

13d ago57:01

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On today's podcast, Dom talks with the CEO of NZ Merino Angus Street about market challenges, getting back to core business and maintaining a premier position... He talks with Kris Orange from Downlands Deer about celebrating 40 years of the family trucking firm, the changes that have occurred over that time and his own deer farming operation... He…

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#803 - Nick Bostrom - Are We Headed For AI Utopia Or Disaster? 1:32:37

15d ago1:32:37

1:32:37

Nick Bostrom is a philosopher, professor at the University of Oxford and an author For generations, the future of humanity was envisioned as a sleek, vibrant utopia filled with remarkable technological advancements where machines and humans would thrive together. As we stand on the supposed brink of that future, it appears quite different from our …

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Bridging the understanding Gap: Transparency in Live Sheep Exports 36:27

16d ago36:27

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Join us this week as we dive into the world of live sheep exports with Mandy Matthews, a seasoned stockman with over a decade of experience. Mandy shares her journey from the quarantine feedlot to working aboard live export ships, revealing the rigorous standards and best practices in the industry. Discover the impact of the Livestock Collective's …

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John Locke: The 17th Century Philosopher who Shaped American Thought 58:21

16d ago58:21

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The Sandra Day O’Connor Institute for American Democracy presents a conversation with author and historian Claire Rydell Arcenas and Liam Julian, director of Public Policy at the Sandra Day O'Connor Institute. In her book America's Philosopher: John Locke in American Intellectual Life, Rydell Arcenas seeks to better understand and illuminate the cr…

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#802 - Arthur Brooks - How To Stop Feeling Lost & Find Your True Purpose 1:49:04

17d ago1:49:04

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Arthur Brooks is a social scientist, professor at Harvard University, and an author. Chasing happiness appears to be the ultimate desire for many people, yet almost everyone struggles to understand what happiness actually is and how to achieve it. So if you speak to a specialist researcher, what does science say is the best way to actually cultivat…

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REX June 27th - Country musician Steffany Beck, Dr Mark Bart from Metris, 2024 Alan Baldry winner Simon Marshall and REX social media manager Libby Mckinnel 53:51

17d ago53:51

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On today's podcast, Dom talks with country singer/songwriter Steffany Beck about the Saddle Up Sisters tour, her new single and the continuing popularity of country music... He talks with Dr Mark Bart from weather forecasting and data company Metris... He talks with Simon Marshall from Dannevirke Vet Services about winning the 2024 Alan Baldry awar…

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REX June 26th - Andrew Powdrell from Turiroa Angus, Rhys Griffiths from DINZ, Abby Rawcliffe from SIDE and Grant Jackson from Seales Winslow 38:05

18d ago38:05

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On today's podcast, Dom talks with Andrew Powdrell from Turiroa Angus about the destructive weather that's hit Tairawhiti and forced the postponement of his annual bull sale at Wairoa... He talks with Deer Industry NZ interim CEO Rhys Griffiths about signing a MoU with a major Chinese traditional medicine company and the state of the NZ velvet indu…

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REX June 25th - Carter's Brand Ambassador Richard Loe, Josh Hunter from Base Food By Fire, Nina Campbell from Sovrano Limoncello and Life Coach Shane Bird 43:35

19d ago43:35

43:35

On today's podcast, Dom talks with Carter's Brand Ambassador Richard Loe about the new All Blacks team and the latest on the Canterbury A&P Show... He talks with Base Food by Fire chef Josh Hunter about its unique operation, cooking with fire and its big Matariki feast on Thursday... He talks with Nina Campbell from Sovrano Limoncello about its ran…

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#801 - George Mack - 13 Life-Changing Ideas You’ve Never Heard Of 2:15:35

19d ago2:15:35

2:15:35

George Mack is a writer, marketer and an entrepreneur. George is one of my favourite writers and probably delivers the highest insights-per-minute of anyone on Twitter. Today we get to go through some of my favourite ideas from him over the last few months on human nature, tribalism, happiness and politics. Expect to learn what the Busy Trap is and…

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REX June 24th - Daniel Carson from Miti, Anna Remond from Women in Wine, Sara Black from Fed Farmers North Canterbury and Claire Tuetenberg from B+LNZ 53:41

20d ago53:41

53:41

On today's podcast, Dom talks to Daniel Carson from Miti about its bobby calf beef bars... He talks with Anna Remond about winemaking, Women in Wine mentoring, flowers, bilingual children and her French husband... He talks with Sara Black from Federated Farmers North Canterbury about the very dry conditions in the region and how the locals are copi…

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#800 - 15 Lessons From 800 Episodes 1:13:06

22d ago1:13:06

1:13:06

To celebrate 800 episodes of Modern Wisdom, I broke down some of my favourite lessons, insights and quotes from the last hundred episodes. Expect to learn why starting the day with an imagined productivity debt is making you miserable, why being competent can be more of a curse than a blessing, how to easily assess how good an idea is, why obesity …

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Unlocking the Future - 2024 KPMG Agribusiness Insights with Ian Proudfoot 32:30

25d ago32:30

32:30

Join us this week as we dive into the 2024 KPMG Agribusiness Agenda with Ian Proudfoot, the driving force behind this influential report for 15 years. Ian shares his journey from the first agenda in 2010 to today's more connected, collaborative industry. Discover the significant changes, the rise of trust and connectivity, and the critical role of …

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REX June 21st - Fashion Designer Liz Mitchell, Rowan Ingpen from the Woodbourne Tavern, Tom O'Sullivan from FLOC and Karen Williams from the NZ Farm Environment Trust 42:28

23d ago42:28

42:28

On today's podcast, Dom talks with renowned NZ fashion designer Liz Mitchell about the resurgence of wool in the fashion industry, the upcoming WoolOn event, her own fashion show in Queenstown this weekend and her role as an ambassador for Campaign for Wool NZ... He talks with Woodbourne (Woody) Tavern publican Rowan Ingpen in the first instalment …

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The Exorcism, The G, Bye Bye Tiberias, and Films That Didn't Need To Go That Hard 1:03:41

23d ago1:03:41

1:03:41

We're back to a full complement this week for a B-movie bonanza. Russell Crowe is back on his anti-demon beat in The Exorcism (bad), Dale Dickey is out for revenge in The G (better), and we all chat about some of our favourite genre movies. Anahit fills us in on Lina Soualem and Hiam Abbas' new documentary Bye Bye Tiberias so we can keep our arthou…

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