Best Heather Roy Podcasts (2024)

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Positive Vibrations with “Bob Marley: One Love” Actor Sheldon Shepherd 50:08

17d ago50:08

50:08

Actor Sheldon Shepherd had never heard of Neville Garrick prior to reading for the part for the Bob Marley biopic Bob Marley: One Love. But after he googled Marley's longtime friend -- and creative director on his iconic albums -- Shepherd found himself drawn to Garrick, who served as historical advisor on the film which has grossed upwards of $179…

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Kevin Merida: The Eternal Optimist 44:55

4M ago44:55

44:55

Kevin Merida is brewing with optimism. The self-described “free agent” — who most recently served as executive editor of The Los Angeles Times — believes that despite the evolving media landscape, there are still stories to be told, and told in a variety of ways. The longtime media executive and newspaper veteran joined Press Pause and shared thoug…

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Life Taught Ex-NFL Pro Tremayne Stephens How to Pivot 42:43

6M ago42:43

42:43

He was an all-state running back in his hometown of Greer, South Carolina. He followed that up with a record-setting career at North Carolina State, where his 3,553 rushing yards is still good for third all-time in Wolfpack history. Surely a long NFL career would follow. But by 27, Tremayne Stephens found himself out of the league after just four s…

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Author Charmaine Wilkerson Shares "Black Cake" Recipe 34:44

8M ago34:44

34:44

Charmaine Wilkerson's pie-in-the-sky aspiration for her debut novel -- Black Cake -- was simply to get it published. The former journalist whose award-winning short stories can be found in various UK and US anthologies and magazines may have sold herself short. In the two years since Black Cake was published, Wilkerson's novel would land on Preside…

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Comedian Roy Wood Jr.: Seriously Funny 39:28

9M ago39:28

39:28

When you stand on a stage — the President of the United States to your right and the Vice President to your left — with the most powerful and influential people in the world mean-muggin' you, it’s understandable that even the most seasoned comedian might get nervous. And, Roy Wood Jr. admits to it. But his mentality, during any performance, remains…

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Chris OMalley Interview 16 November 2023 9:57

11M ago9:57

9:57

I'm talking to Welsh poet Chris O’Malley on Book Talk Radio Club about his latest poetry book Sounds of My Swansea Childhood. Chris is not only a talented poet with his ability to immediately place the reader in Swansea back in the 60’s and 70’s but also transport the reader to a peaceful, quiet and beautiful riverside fishing spot to accompany him…

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Heather Mahoney Interview 09 November 2023 13:59

11M ago13:59

13:59

I'm talking to author, Certified Life Coach and Certified Passion Test Facilitator Heather D. Mahoney. Once stuck in life with no clear idea of where she wanted to go, she rerouted herself and changed direction. To help others who’ve reached a similar dead end, she created Designing Your Life’s Roadmap: 8 Pathways to Guide Your Exit from the Preten…

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Roy Taylor Interview 02 November 2023 15:40

11M ago15:40

15:40

I am talking to author Roy Taylor on Book Talk Radio Club. His novel "African Sunsets: A Settler's Story" is a love story and an adventure like no other. In a time when Africa was a primitive unsettled wilderness, where early settlers lived an extraordinary existence. It was a life of survival and challenge! Listen in and find out more at https://w…

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Ralph Jarrells interview 26 October 2023 33:37

11M ago33:37

33:37

I’m talking to author Ralph E. Jarrells on Book Talk Radio Club. Ralph Jarrells entered the field of writing novels late in his life, he is in his late 70’s. He retired from corporate America many years ago and began an award-winning video production company that specialized in creating video programs for ministry and mission organizations. So far,…

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ESPN’s Shaka Hislop’s Mission: “Show Racism the Red Card” 44:25

12M ago44:25

44:25

ESPN soccer analyst and standout former soccer pro, Shaka Hislop, joins Press Pause to talk about “Show Racism the Red Card,” the organization he co-founded in 1996 in the UK, and how it’s impacted his life and the lives of millions around the world. The England-born “proud Trinbagonian” made history as the starting goalkeeper on the Trinidad & Tob…

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VoterTorque Political Podcast Election 2023 S2E18 - Health 16:35

12M ago16:35

16:35

Heather and Simon discuss health policies in the final week of the election campaign. There is general agreement that nothing being offered will result in the structural reforms and workforce solutions needed to get New Zealand's health system working properly. Although proposed increases to Medical School outputs for doctors will help, the numbers…

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VoterTorque Political Podcast Election 2023 S2E17 - Law and Order 8:10

1y ago8:10

8:10

With the beautiful Havelock marina and the Tui Coffee cart as a backdrop, Heather and Simon discuss the differences in approaches to law and order issues offered up by parties in election 2023. It seems the left (both liberal and conservative) are focussing their policies on harm minimisation, rehabilitation and alternative approaches The parties o…

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VoterTorque Political Podcast Election 2023 S2E16 - Micro Parties and Lists 7:40

1y ago7:40

7:40

This episode is recorded 'on the road' along State Highway 6 between Havelock and Blenheim. Easy Vote cards and party lists have started appearing in letterboxes around the country. Heather and Simon discuss some of the so-called micro-parties like Animal Justice, Aotearoa Legalise Cannabis Party, Democracy NZ, Freedoms NZ, Leighton Baker, New Nati…

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VoterTorque Political Podcast Election 2023 S2E15 - Audience Questions (3) 16:28

1y ago16:28

16:28

This is the third episode in the season where Heather and Simon answer questions submitted by the audience. In this episode, they discuss: 1. Immigration - effects on housing, infrastructure and the workforce. 2. The so-called "bellwether" seats of Hamilton East and West, Northcote and a general chat about some other interesting electorates like Hu…

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VoterTorque Political Podcast Election 2023 S2E14 - Political Pre-Wedding Jitters 7:33

1y ago7:33

7:33

Heather and Simon discuss the latest developments. National's Chris Luxon has been busy ruling out some of ACT's policies. Meanwhile, ACT's David Seymour fired a shot back across the bow with the suggestion of providing confidence and not supply in order to change the government. Serious negotiation or just political pre-wedding jitters? Who is the…

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VoterTorque Political Podcast Election 2023 S2E13 - Mood of the Voter 9:05

1y ago9:05

9:05

By Simon Ewing-Jarvie & Heather Roy

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VoterTorque Political Podcast Election 2023 S2E12 - Changing of the Guard 8:02

1y ago8:02

8:02

By Simon Ewing-Jarvie & Heather Roy

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VoterTorque Political Podcast Election 2023 S2E11 - Potential Coalition Combinations 10:20

1y ago10:20

10:20

What are the possible party combinations that could form a government in election 2023?By Simon Ewing-Jarvie & Heather Roy

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VoterTorque Political Podcast Election 2023 S2E10 - Audience Questions (2) 16:35

1y ago16:35

16:35

The second episode covering questions from the audience. You can send yours in via the contacts page on our website torquepoint.co.nz or add them to the comments section on YouTubeBy Simon Ewing-Jarvie & Heather Roy

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VoterTorque Political Podcast Election 2023 S2E9 - Campaign Slogans 10:48

1y ago10:48

10:48

Heather and Simon go on a field trip in Wellington to discuss the election billboards and slogans.By Simon Ewing-Jarvie & Heather Roy

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VoterTorque Political Podcast Election 2023 S2E8 - GST off Food 7:59

1y ago7:59

7:59

Labour, NZ First and Maori parties are promising to take goods and services tax off fresh fruit and veges if they win the upcoming election. Most experts think it is a bad idea. Heather and Simon discuss this.By Simon Ewing-Jarvie & Heather Roy

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VoterTorque Political Podcast Election 2023 S2E7 - National Security Government Announcements 10:23

1y ago10:23

10:23

In the last week, the New Zealand government has released three documents relating to national security: Aotearoa’s National Security Strategy: Secure Together Tō Tātou Korowai Manaaki Defence Policy and Strategy Statement Future Force Design Principles These were preceded by a public consultation exercise, a long-term insights briefing and a forei…

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VoterTorque Political Podcast Election 2023 S2E6 - Issues 13:31

1y ago13:31

13:31

Heather Roy and Simon Ewing-Jarvie discuss current political issues that are front of mind for voters. These range from the economy and cost of living to crime and co-governance. Issues episodes will recur throughout the season so send in your ideas or questions for discussion. You can send in questions for the podcast hosts through the ⁠contacts p…

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VoterTorque Political Podcast Election 2023 S2E5 - Audience Questions (1) 11:28

1y ago11:28

11:28

Heather and Simon answer questions from the VoterTorque audience. In this episode the questions addressed are: 1. What does TOP stand for? 2. Will Winston Peters get back into parliament? 3. What is an overhang? 4. What is meant by hard right and hard left? Questions and answers will be published approximately every 5th episode. You can send in que…

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VoterTorque Political Podcast Election 2023 S2E4 - Political Polls 12:58

1y ago12:58

12:58

Do political polls reflect or shape public opinion in New Zealand? With an election due on 14 October, this is an important question that is discussed by Heather and Simon. What’s important are the trends and other questions like whether people think the country is headed in the right or wrong direction.…

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VoterTorque Political Podcast Election 2023 S2E3 - Political Compass 8:16

1y ago8:16

8:16

In this episode, Simon Ewing-Jarvie and Heather Roy work their way through the TorquePoint political compass quiz and discuss how to interpret it. You can download a copy of the quiz from our website at torquepoint.co.nz to position yourself on the NZ political spectrum.By Simon Ewing-Jarvie & Heather Roy

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VoterTorque Political Podcast Election 2023 S2E2 - Political Spectrum 12:57

1y ago12:57

12:57

Former ACT Deputy Leader and Government Minister, Heather Roy, and TorquePoint CDO Simon Ewing-Jarvie update their political spectrum for the 2023 New Zealand General Election. The series is also available as a slideshow on YouTube. It examines the merits of commentators and journalists referring to parties and politicians as simply left or right. …

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VoterTorque Political Podcast Election 2023 S2E1 Introduction to Season 2 6:32

1y ago6:32

6:32

Simon Ewing-Jarvie and Heather Roy from TorquePoint are back for the run up to New Zealand’s 2023 General Election to bring you their analysis of each of the political parties, what they’re offering and how they compare. This introductory episode outline the main topics to be covered in season 2.By Simon Ewing-Jarvie & Heather Roy