Best Best Home Theatre Podcasts (2024)

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Seneca Rocks: A Climber's and Outdoor Enthusiast's Paradise 45:41

2h ago45:41

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Send us a Text Message. Get ready to explore one of the East Coast's premier climbing destinations! In this episode, James and Jerry dive into the world of Seneca Rocks, a stunning rock formation that draws climbers, hikers, and outdoor adventurers from far and wide. We will take a brief look into the history of this magnificent location, talk abou…

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Staff Picks: Righteous Gemstones' Cassidy Freeman performs "Each Day is the Same Backward and Forward"and more by Aimee Bender 42:55

6d ago42:55

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Staff Picks: Dune's Tim Blake Nelson reads "The Depletion Prompts" by David Means 39:21

14d ago39:21

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Staff Picks: Jennifer's Body's Johnny Simmons performs "Proxy Marriage" by Maile Meloy 56:38

20d ago56:38

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Tulsa King's Vincent Piazza performs "Uncle Norm Reads Spinoza as His Cookie Business Collapses Due to the Rise in Sugar Prices in the Dominican Republic" by Peter Orner and "The Mighty Shannon" by David ... 51:29

25d ago51:29

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Scandal's Bellamy Young performs "The Hawk", "Mr. Kim", and "Finger of Speech" by Brian Doyle 23:49

25d ago23:49

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Frankie McNair: Australian Comedian on her upcoming Q Theatre show 13:02

16d ago13:02

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Frankie McNair is an up-and-coming Australian comedian who won best comedy award at Melbourne Fringe 2018 and best newcomer and the Melbourne International Comedy Festival in 2022. Her critically acclaimed one-woman show, ‘An Intimate Evening with Tabitha Booth’ is coming to Q Theatre – starting tomorrow evening – and runs until July 6th. She plays…

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Christine Rose: Whale and Dolphin Count Organiser on fifth annual nationwide count this weekend 3:53

16d ago3:53

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The fifth annual dolphin and whale count is taking place nation-wide this weekend. The count contributes both a snapshot at the same time every year, and information about the marine mammals close to shore across time. Whale and Dolphin Count Organiser, Christine Rose, told Tim Beveridge “We encourage people to go to the coastline and stare out to …

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Dean McLachlan: Newstalk ZB Sports Journalist on Lulu Sun's qualification for Wimbledon 7:42

16d ago7:42

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Te Anau-born Swiss-Kiwi tennis player Lulu Sun has qualified for the ladies singles at Wimbledon. Sun is placed 123rd in world rankings - she eased past Filipino, Alexandra Eala, in the third round of qualifying. We’ll find out who she'll face when the draw is made overnight. Newstalk ZB Sports Journalist, Dean McLachlan, told Tim Beveridge “It’ll …

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Bodhi Vette: Road Ninja Founder on new Uber-style app to help people find work in the transport sector 5:41

16d ago5:41

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A new Uber-style app for truckies is launching nationally next week after being trialled in Auckland, Waikato and Bay of Plenty. The Road Ninja app - dubbed the "Uber for truck drivers" will match businesses to truckies in their area. Road Ninja Founder Bodhi Vette told Tim Beveridge drivers can set their own rates and get paid what they’re worth. …

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Alistair Miller: Aura Principal Advisory Consultant on survey revealing the most common offence is fraud 3:10

16d ago3:10

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The latest Crime and Victims survey reveals New Zealand's most common offence is fraud. The Ministry of Justice has surveyed more than seven-thousand people, and it shows 10% have experienced fraud in the year to October 2023. 66% have been scammed by unauthorised bank transactions, and 20% were scammed making online purchases. Cyber-security compa…

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Ben McNulty: Wellington Councillor for Takapu/Northern Ward on sale of airport shares 4:38

16d ago4:38

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Wellington Council’s decision to sell its 34% share in Wellington Airport may put rates up in the future. The highly contested decision to sell the shares has passed - and the proceeds will be invested in a perpetual fund. At least three councillors, who previously agreed to sell the shares, now say they've changed their minds - and the move to sel…

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Billy Clemens: Transporting NZ Policy Lead on the government's transport plan for the next 10 years 3:49

16d ago3:49

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Transporting New Zealand says the Government's struck a good spending balance – with investment in the future. The government's announced the finalisation of its Policy Statement on Land Transport, to the tune of $22 billion. It'll be used to improve road maintenance, build roads of national significance, improve public transport, and bring in road…

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Ep. 195: Does Anyone Here Believe in Ghosts? 1:04:56

20d ago1:04:56

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It's a brand new episode of the podcast with Alex Lee, Danielle Walker and Dave Woodhead. We chat about a terrible bout of gastro, a cheating landlord (or is he?) and a helluva lot about ghosts. Our next live show is on July 13. And you can get tickets here. https://improvtheatresydney.com.au/events/michael-hing-ben-jenkins-free-to-a-good-home/ Hos…

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Friends' Christina Pickles & Lincoln Lawyer's Christopher Gorham perform “The Apartment” by T.C. Boyle 58:23

1M ago58:23

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Father's Day: Jackie Brown's Robert Forster performs "Sweet Day" by Hal Ackerman 21:34

1M ago21:34

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Home Alone's John Heard performs "Greasy Lake" by T.C. Boyle and T.C. Boyle performs his story "Modern Love" 50:13

2M ago50:13

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Listener-Submitted Home Theater Setups and Design Tips 31:39

1M ago31:39

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Send us a Text Message. Ready to transform your home audio experience? Tune in to this episode of Amateur Audiophile, where we dive into some of the most innovative listener-submitted setups! From a compact, yet mighty room featuring a massive screen and smart home integrations to a spacious haven with elaborate lighting and sound treatments, get i…

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Dolby Atmos & Auro-3D: Mastering Your Home Theater Sound 44:28

1M ago44:28

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Send us a Text Message. Ever wondered why Dolby Atmos towers over the surround sound landscape, or how an Auro-3D setup can change your home theater experience? Join Justin and Neil as they unravel the mysteries behind these audio formats. You’ll discover how Dolby Atmos became the industry benchmark and why Auro-3D, despite its early innovation, r…

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Are High-End Audio Cables Worth It? 48:14

1M ago48:14

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Send us a Text Message. Are high-end audio cables really worth the investment, or is it all just a marketing ploy? Join us on "Amateur Audiophile" as Justin and Neil challenge the myth that exceptional audio quality demands exorbitant spending on speaker cables. We start by breaking down misleading market practices, particularly targeting AudioQues…

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Sir Peter Beck: Rocket Lab CEO on receiving Knighthood this King's Birthday 11:43

1M ago11:43

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Self-taught rocket scientist Sir Peter Beck had humble beginnings as a Fisher & Paykel Appliances apprentice. Since 2006, he’s been chief executive of Rocket Lab – which has been pivotal in growing New Zealand’s $1.69 billion space industry. Employing 1,800 staff, Beck’s Rocket Lab is second only to Elon Musk’s Space X as the most prolific commerci…

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Cindy Farquhar: OB-GYN Professor on survey asking parents how they tell their kids they were donor-conceived 4:26

2M ago4:26

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Around 70 Kiwis turning 18 from August will become the first cohort legally allowed to seek details about their donor parent from Births, Deaths and Marriages. As officials prepare for requests about donor-biological parents, a team of University of Auckland researchers are asking their own questions in a new nationwide survey. Since the Human Assi…

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Dame Theresa Gattung: NZ entrepreneur on receiving the NZ Order of Merit this King's Birthday 6:35

1M ago6:35

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In 1999, Theresa Gattung became the first female chief executive of a major New Zealand company at Telecom (now Spark). She broke through a major glass ceiling – paving the way for a prolific corporate career - co-founding My Food Bag, sitting on the board of healthcare start-up Tend, as well as the dating website Compatico. She’s been named a Dame…

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Julien Leys: Building Industry Federation Chief Executive on the slowing effect of inflation on new builds 3:10

1M ago3:10

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The construction of new builds is coming to a halt. About 35,000 new builds were given consent in the last year – more than a 20% drop from the period ending April 2023. This is being chalked up to inflation and the cost-of-living crisis. Chief Executive of Building Industry Federation, Julien Leys, told Tim Beveridge “The Covid building boom is ov…

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Jason Walls: Political Editor on the Prime Minister's trip to Niue and Fiji 2:58

1M ago2:58

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Prime Minister Chris Luxon will visit Niue and Fiji this week to develop and reaffirm New Zealand's cooperation with the region. This will be Luxon’s first visit to the Pacific as Prime Minister. Political Editor Jason Walls told Tim Beveridge “He’s expecting to be received warmly and get a good welcome. It’s a strategic area of the world for New Z…

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Dame Joan Withers: award-winning NZ businesswoman on being awarded the NZ Order of Merit 6:27

1M ago6:27

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Award-winning NZ businesswoman Joan Withers has been made a Dame Companion of the NZ Order of Merit for services to business, government and women. She’s led many prominent companies, including: The Warehouse, Mercury Energy, Auckland International Airport and TVNZ. Dame Joan Withers told Tim Beveridge “You’re the first person I've had call me that…

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Murray Olds: Australian Correspondent on Defence Minister confronting China at Shangri-La security conference in Singapore 8:45

1M ago8:45

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Australian Defence Minister, Richard Marles, was critical of China's military build-up during his speech at a security conference in Singapore. Marles later met with his Chinese counterpart to raise his concerns face-to-face. The Shangri-La Dialogue has continued over the weekend, with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is expected to speak on…

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Richard Arnold: US Correspondent on fallout from Trump's guilty verdict 4:49

2M ago4:49

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American Public opinion on former US President Donald Trump's guilty verdict has remained mostly unchanged. The Presidential candidate's been convicted of all 34 counts of falsifying business records in the New York hush money trial. US Correspondent Richard Arnold told Tim Beveridge “A poll has revealed today that Americans are divided – 50% belie…

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Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist and CEO on tax cuts and complaint about Adrian Orr's conduct 5:55

1M ago5:55

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The Government's Budget centrepiece has been passed in the House, meaning tax cuts will become law. Income tax brackets have been shifted, giving most earners an extra $4-40 take-home pay each fortnight. Infometrics Principal Economist and CEO Brad Olsen told Tim Beveridge “The IRD estimates there’s around nine thousand people who will get slightly…

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Jackie Brown's Robert Forster performs "Slate Mountain" by T.C. Boyle 47:56

2M ago47:56

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Big's Elizabeth Perkins performs "Hands On" by T.C. Boyle / Dear John's Jere Burns performs "La Conchita" by T.C. Boyle 1:02:04

2M ago1:02:04

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Our listeners sent us their home theater systems. They DID NOT disappoint! 44:27

2M ago44:27

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Send us a Text Message. Welcome back to another episode of Amateur Audiophiles! Join hosts Neil Kagan and Justin Bethune as they dive into the world of home theater setups, reviewing submissions from our amazing listeners. Produced by Chris Moreland, this episode promises a fun and engaging look at different home audio systems. We kick things off w…

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Subwoofer Placement Tips 44:43

2M ago44:43

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Send us a Text Message. Episode Description: Introduction: Welcome to "Amateur Audiophiles," where Justin and Neil dive into high-fidelity sound. This episode explores the fundamentals and nuances of bass in audio systems, including subwoofer placement and bass optimization. Personal anecdotes will help enhance your home audio experience. Episode S…

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The Queen's Gambit's John Schwab and Coupling's Sarah Alexander perform "Three Quarters of the Way to Hell" by T.C. Boyle 43:53

2M ago43:53

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TC BOYLE MONTH The Sinner's Bill Pullman performs "Hopes Rise" by T.C. Boyle 47:20

3M ago47:20

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TC BOYLE MONTH: The Diplomat's Miguel Sandoval performs "Sin Dolor" by T.C. Boyle 51:13

3M ago51:13

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TC BOYLE MONTH: Jurassic Park's Jeff Goldblum performs "My Pain Is Worse Than Your Pain" by T.C. Boyle 56:24

3M ago56:24

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Jimmy Barnes: Australian musician on his 'Hell of a Time' tour and last year's health scare 12:26

3M ago12:26

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The working class man and one of Australia's most beloved musicians, Jimmy Barnes, is heading back to our shores for his 'Hell of a Time' tour. Over the length of his career Barnes has achieved 15 solo number-one albums in Australia, becoming 21 when combined with the five earned as the lead singer of ‘Cold Chisel’, resulting in him having the high…

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Kevin Short: Defence Force Chief on Anzac commemorations around NZ and the world 5:20

3M ago5:20

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Dawn services have been held around the country this morning. On ANZAC Day, thousands of soldiers who fought for New Zealand in the great World Wars are remembered. Winston Peters and the Kiwi Defence Force contingent are at the Gallipoli Dawn Service. The Defence Force had a rocky start to the visit, with lost bags amid the chaos of Dubai’s floods…

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Chris Hipkins: Labour Leader on the changing face of cabinet and NZ's media landscape 6:54

3M ago6:54

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Labour Party Leader Chris Hipkins says yesterday’s cabinet reshuffle shows “the wheels are falling off already”. Paul Goldsmith will take over Melissa Lee’s role as Broadcasting Minister and Louise Upston will take over from Penny Simmonds as Disability Issues Minister. Hipkins tells Roman Travers Lee didn’t come up with a single new idea on how to…

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Adam Blair: Former Warriors player and commentator on Warriors v Gold Coast Titans ANZAC Day clash 4:14

3M ago4:14

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The Warriors are dusting themselves off from last week’s shocking loss to the Dragons. The team are looking to hit back hard in today’s ANZAC Day clash against the Gold Coast Titans. Former Warriors player and commentator Adam Blair tells Roman Travers the Warriors need to bounce back after letting themselves down defensively last week. The Warrior…

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Mark Jennings: Former Newshub Head of News on Paul Goldsmith taking over Media and Communications portfolio 3:44

3M ago3:44

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Yesterday, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon announced a cabinet reshuffle, dropping Melissa Lee from the Media and Communications portfolio. Paul Goldsmith will take over the role. Former Newshub Head of News Mark Jennings tells Roman Travers when it came to the crunch, Lee didn’t deliver. A major factor in Lee’s removal was her failure to present …

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Christopher Luxon: Prime Minister on cabinet reshuffle 4:51

3M ago4:51

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Prime Minister Christopher Luxon dropped a shocking cabinet reshuffle yesterday, stripping two ministers of their portfolios. Melissa Lee is out of cabinet and lost the Media and Communications portfolio and Penny Simmonds has been dropped as Disability Issues Minister. Luxon tells Roman Travers the complexity of the two portfolios has increased dr…

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Rodd Liddle: UK correspondent on defence spending increase and Angela Rayner under pressure 3:46

3M ago3:46

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Britain will boost its defence spending to 2.5 percent of national output by the end of the decade. UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak made the pledge when meeting with secretary general of NATO Jens Stoltenberg. The rise in spending will equate to £78 billion and dwarfs NATO contributions from countries like Germany, France, Italy and Spain. UK corresp…

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Jo McKenna: Italian correspondent on Venice day tripper tax, Italian PM Giorgia Meloni telling conservatives to "defend our nations" 4:54

3M ago4:54

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Venice, Italy will introduce a tax for day trippers to enter the city. Italian correspondent Jo McKenna tells Roman Travers the tax’s introduction could cause chaos due to the lack of awareness about it. Day trippers can register online, stating their intention to go to Venice. The tax will cost New Zealand visitors €10 per person. Meanwhile, a 13 …

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Kelly Eckhold: Westpac Chief Economist on Australia's disappointing inflation prints and NZ focus on state of labour markets 5:37

3M ago5:37

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As interest rates globally have risen significantly in recent weeks, many investors are pushing back the timing for interest rate cuts. Yesterday, Australia saw a falling annual inflation rate. Annual inflation in the year to March was 3.6 percent – less than the hoped-for 3.4 percent, which the Reserve Bank had indicated would be the level needed …

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In The Cosmos Pt. 2 58:23

3M ago58:23

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Mountain State on Tap: Exploring WV Beer Fest 29:42

4M ago29:42

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Send us a Text Message. Join James and Jerry on our latest episode of West Virginia Talk as we speak to Jamie Summerlin. Jamie is a Gulf War veteran who served in the Marine Corp for 6 years. He is the author of the book "Freedom Run" and is currently the CEO of Guidon Creative who is the driving force behind this new festival in Morgantown, WV. In…

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Our Most Expensive Home Audio Finds 35:29

4M ago35:29

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode of the "Amateur Audiophile" podcast, hosts Justin Bethune and Neil Kagan dive into an extensive discussion about their latest audio equipment acquisitions and setup insights, reflecting their deep enthusiasm for home audio systems. Justin starts by sharing his incredible deal on a Marantz SR 6011 receiver and…