Best Friday Faceoff Podcasts (2024)

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Friday Faceoff: Justin Lester and Brigette Morton talk Treaty Principles Bill, charging Kiwis to visit conservation estate 31:48

1h ago31:48

31:48

Parliament erupted with a haka during the first reading of the Treaty Principles Bill yesterday. Was the performance appropriate? Also, former Tasman District Council chief executive Lindsay McKenzie has been named as the Crown observer appointed to Wellington City Council. Is he up to the job? To discuss those topics and more, Nick was joined by f…

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Business Panel: Clem Griffiths and Jim Wana talk Wellington's economy, the city council and the need for more big events 33:02

6h ago33:02

33:02

Interest rates are down, inflation is down and the weather is getting warmer - so is Wellington finally through the worst of its economic slump? There are differing opinions. Also, a Crown observer has been installed at Wellington City Council. What difference will this make and will it improve council engagement with businesses? To answer those qu…

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Beehive Buzz: Jason Walls on the PMs trip to APEC and tomorrow's hikoi to Parliament 9:01

6h ago9:01

9:01

The Prime Minister has returned from a fleeting trip to Peru for this year's APEC summit where he met with world leaders including a bilateral with Chinese President Xi Jinping. But many attendees were focused on another piece of New Zealand news - what was it? Also, a large hikoi protesting the Treaty Principles Bill is descending on Parliament to…

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Chris Cuthbert from Hockey Night in Canada (11/15/24) 24:29

11m ago24:29

24:29

Chris Cuthbert from Hockey Night in Canada. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy CHED / Curiouscast

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Daily Faceoff's Frank Seravalli (11/15/24) 24:21

10m ago24:21

24:21

Daily Faceoff's Frank Seravalli. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy CHED / Curiouscast

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Bob Stauffer on McDavid reaching 1000 points (11/15/24) 23:12

23m ago23:12

23:12

Bob Stauffer on McDavid reaching 1000 points. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy CHED / Curiouscast

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Guest host Bryn Griffiths opens the show by recapping Connor McDavid's ascent to 1000 points 25:43

6m ago25:43

25:43

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy CHED / Curiouscast

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Predators colour analyst Chris Mason (11/14/24) 23:22

27m ago23:22

23:22

A preview of the Edmonton-Nashville game with Predators colour analyst Chris Mason. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy CHED / Curiouscast

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Sportsnet colour analyst Louie DeBrusk (11/14/24) 26:01

10m ago26:01

26:01

Bob and Louie look at the Oilers and their dominance of Nashville in recent encounters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy CHED / Curiouscast

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Ron MacLean from NHL Hockey on Rogers (11/14/24) 25:18

10m ago25:18

25:18

Bob and Ron discuss headlines from the Four Nations Face-Off to the Oilers and Predators. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy CHED / Curiouscast

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Bob preview the Oilers and Predators (11/14/24) 23:17

15m ago23:17

23:17

Get the projected line combinations and pre-game audio from Knoblauch, Nugent-Hopkins and Ekholm before the Predators visit the Oilers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy CHED / Curiouscast

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Friday Sport Kickoff: Jason Pine and Adam Cooper talk All Blacks v France, Chris Wood 11:18

1h ago11:18

11:18

The All Blacks take on France in the country’s capital this weekend with a few big changes. How are our chances looking? Also, is Chris Wood New Zealand’s greatest ever footballer? All Sport Breakfast host Adam Cooper and Weekend Sport host Jason Pine joined Nick Mills for the Friday Sport Kickoff. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for priva…

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[Ch 1] "Noise from the Hearts of Nerds" - “C1E89: Turning 50 – The A-Sides (feat. Hugues)” 2:15:12

3h ago2:15:12

2:15:12

Today’s broadcast is C1E89 for Theme Thursday, November 14th, 2024. Today’s Broadcast is part 1 of a 2 part series on music from 100 of Hugues' favorite games as a part of his "farewell tour" to podcasting – 50 apiece for the occasion of his upcoming 50th birthday – curated, produced, and hosted by Hugues himself - on a program we're calling "Turni…

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NHL insider John Shannon (11/13/24) 25:10

1d ago25:10

25:10

NHL insider John Shannon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy CHED / Curiouscast

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Rob Brown from the Oilers Radio Network (11/13/24) 24:04

6h ago24:04

24:04

Bob and Rob Brown discuss the Oilers wins over Vancouver and New York. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy CHED / Curiouscast

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Pierre LeBrun from TSN & The Athletic (11/13/24) 25:58

7h ago25:58

25:58

Bob and Pierre discuss recent Oilers action and news from around the rest of the NHL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy CHED / Curiouscast

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Oilers Head Coach Kris Knoblauch (11/13/24) 23:10

7h ago23:10

23:10

An exclusive chat with the head coach of the Oilers, Kris Knoblauch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy CHED / Curiouscast

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Politics Thursday: Ayesha Verrall and Tim Costley talk Treaty Principles Bill and the apology for abuse in care 21:11

7h ago21:11

21:11

David Seymour's Treaty Principles Bill will have its first reading in Parliament today, where National will support it. But with National refusing to support it further, is the entire exercise a waste of time? Also, the government has apologised to victims of abuse suffered while in state care - but what is the plan for redress? Labour's Health and…

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Remembering Lindsay Yeo: Former colleagues Raylene Ramsay and John McBeth on their work with the radio star 13:18

7h ago13:18

13:18

Former 2ZB Wellington host Lindsay Yeo has died at the age of 78. His family say he died peacefully at his home in Richmond on Tuesday afternoon. Yeo hosted the top-rating breakfast show from 1972 to 1995, consistently taking the number one spot until the late 1980s. Working with him at 2ZB were broadcasters John McBeth and Raylene Ramsay - the lat…

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Former 2ZB host Lindsay Yeo dies at age 78 9:35

10h ago9:35

9:35

Renowned radio personality and entertainer Lindsay Yeo has died at the age of 78. Yeo hosted the 2ZB Breakfast Show in Wellington for 23 years until 1995, which was frequently the city's highest rated programme. He created the children's character "Buzz O'Bumble," which would appear on the show, alongside other whimsical characters. Yeo also appear…

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Condors Head Coach Colin Chaulk (11/12/24) 21:29

1d ago21:29

21:29

Bob gets the lowdown on the the farm team from Bakersfield's head coach Colin Chaulk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy CHED / Curiouscast

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Former NHL player, G.M. & agent Brian Lawton (11/12/24) 27:51

1d ago27:51

27:51

Bob and Brian chat ahead of Edmonton hosting the New York Islanders. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy CHED / Curiouscast

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Elliotte Friedman from NHL Hockey on Rogers (11/12/24) 27:22

1d ago27:22

27:22

A rip around the NHL newswire with insider Elliotte Friedman. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy CHED / Curiouscast

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Capital Letter: Council Crown observer's $1,000 a day pay cheque 8:42

1d ago8:42

8:42

In this week's Capital Letter, NZ Herald Wellington Issues reporter Georgina Campbell discusses further details around the appointment of Lindsay McKenzie as council Crown Observer. She also chats with Nick Mills about concern from a Ministry over Te Papa charging foreign visitors, and the latest on the Government's plan for a second Mt. Victoria t…

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Labour Leader Chris Hipkins on the Abuse in Care apology, Treaty Principles Bill protest 20:55

1d ago20:55

20:55

In his regular catch up with Newstalk ZB's Nick Mills, Labour Leader Chris Hipkins said he would link up with protesters against the Treaty Principles Bill when the hīkoi arrives in Wellington. Hipkins also discussed the apology to survivors of Abuse in Care, Wellington City Council's new Crown Observer, and the result of the US Election. LISTEN AB…

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Bob previews Oilers vs Islanders (11/12/24) 24:39

1d ago24:39

24:39

Get the pre-game audio from Draisaitl, Nurse and Knoblauch and the projected line combination ahead of the Oilers and Islanders. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy CHED / Curiouscast

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Tory Whanau: Wellington Mayor talks project cuts, Crown Observer appointment live in studio with Nick Mills 29:53

2d ago29:53

29:53

Lindsay McKenzie has been appointed as Wellington City Council’s Crown observer. Local Government Minister Simeon Brown said McKenzie has significant governance and senior leadership experience. McKenzie’s term will last until July next year. Wellington City Council’s Crown observer will be on the job tomorrow after the Government revealed the man …

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The Art of Banksy: Promoter Stewart MacPherson on the upcoming exhibition of the world's most famous street artist 10:15

3d ago10:15

10:15

More than 150 pieces from Banksy will soon be arriving in Wellington for a mammoth exhibition. The art from the world's most prolific street artist will be on display at Wellington's Takina convention centre from November 28th. Stewart MacPherson has brought the exhibition to the capital direct from London, and joined Nick Mills to discuss the magi…

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Beehive Buzz: Jason Walls on the hikoi protesting the Treaty Principles Bill heading towards the capital 8:12

3d ago8:12

8:12

Protestors will arrive in Wellington later next week to protest the introduction of David Seymour's Treaty Principles Bill. The hikoi, following the same route as the march led by Dame Whina Cooper in 1975, began in Northland this morning. Newstalk ZB political editor Jason Walls expects it will be one of the biggest protests at Parliament in recen…

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NHL insider John Shannon (11/8/24) 24:35

6d ago24:35

24:35

NHL insider John Shannon (11/8/24) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy CHED / Curiouscast

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Rob Brown from the Oilers Radio Network (11/8/24) 23:27

5d ago23:27

23:27

Thoughts on the 6-7-1 Oilers from analyst Rob Brown. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy CHED / Curiouscast

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Daily Faceoff's Frank Seravalli (11/8/24) 23:53

5d ago23:53

23:53

Bryn and Frank discuss the Four Nations Faceoff roster, Canadian goaltending and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy CHED / Curiouscast

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Bryn Griffiths opens the Nov. 8 show (11/8/24) 23:10

5d ago23:10

23:10

The day's top story and the Oilers Now Audio Vault. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy CHED / Curiouscast

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EE Football Legend Trent Brown from James H. Brown injury Lawyers (11/7/24) 26:22

6d ago26:22

26:22

EE Football Legend Trent Brown from James H. Brown injury Lawyers (11/7/24) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy CHED / Curiouscast

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Kirt Hill and Jason Laliberte (11/7/24) 24:03

6d ago24:03

24:03

Hear from the G.M. of the Edmonton Oil Kings, Kirt Hill, before Jason Laliberte swings by to tell you about two new NewWest Travel excursions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy CHED / Curiouscast

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Ron MacLean from NHL Hockey on Rogers (11/7/24) 23:38

6d ago23:38

23:38

Bob and Ron discuss Edmonton's recent performances in one of their weekly hits. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy CHED / Curiouscast

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Friday Faceoff: Nick Leggett and Jason Walls talk US election and the jobs they worked as students 32:48

6d ago32:48

32:48

Donald Trump has won the US election - and not just the electoral college, but the popular vote too. How did he manage it? Also, with unemployment biting, students are struggling to find summer jobs. How important is working over the summer break? To answer those questions, and to give their views on Wellington's new tunnel plan, Infrastructure NZ …

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Friday Sport Kickoff: Jason Pine and Adam Cooper on All Blacks v Ireland 8:39

6d ago8:39

8:39

The All Blacks take on Ireland tomorrow morning in a rematch of last year's World Cup semi-final. Who is likely to come out on top? Also, Auckland FC trumped the Wellington Phoenix last weekend. How did both teams perform? To answer those questions, Weekend Sport host Jason Pine and All Sport Breakfast host Adam Cooper joined Nick Mills for the Fri…

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Sportsnet colour analyst Louie DeBrusk (11/7/24) 23:53

6d ago23:53

23:53

Reaction to Edmonton's loss to Vegas and a question about what kind of defenceman the Oilers should be targeting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy CHED / Curiouscast

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David Staples from the Cult of Hockey (11/6/24) 25:15

7d ago25:15

25:15

Bob and David discuss the U.S. election and the Oilers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy CHED / Curiouscast

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Politics Thursday: Paul Goldsmith and Ayesha Verrall talk US election, Treaty principles bill and Wellington's tunnel plan 24:00

7d ago24:00

24:00

Donald Trump has won the United States presidential election by a surprising margin — but what will a second Trump presidency mean for New Zealand? Also, David Seymour's Treaty principles bill has been introduced to Parliament today, earlier than originally scheduled. Is this just a waste of time, and will we see "hikois from hell"? National MP and…

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Scott Brown: Former US Ambassador says he'll return to Wellington if Donald Trump asks him 13:14

7d ago13:14

13:14

Former US Ambassador to New Zealand Scott Brown says he would happily return to New Zealand if President-elect Donald Trump asks him to serve again. Brown served as Ambassador during Trump's first term after a career as lawyer, then a Republican senator. He told Nick Mills that Trump's win is great news for America, and the nation's relationship wi…

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Golden Knights G.M. Kelly McCrimmon (11/6/24) 25:40

9d ago25:40

25:40

Get a preview of the Oilers and Golden Knights from Vegas' perspective courtesy of G.M. Kelly McCrimmon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy CHED / Curiouscast

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Bob previews Oilers vs Golden Knights (11/6/24) 23:12

7d ago23:12

23:12

Get the pre-game audio from McDavid and Kris Knoblauch before the captain returns to the lineup against Vegas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy CHED / Curiouscast

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Tim Groser: Donald Trump is an protectionist - and it's not in New Zealand's interests 10:45

7d ago10:45

10:45

Former NZ ambassador to the United States Tim Groser says Donald Trump's presidential win can be attributed in a large part to the middle class "being screwed". "The Democrats have become the party of the rich. If you take the top 25 districts in terms of wealth, 24 of them are held by democrats." Groser, also a former Trade Minister, told Wellingt…

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Oilers Assistant GM Keith Gretzky (11/5/24) 25:00

8d ago25:00

25:00

Oilers Assistant GM Keith Gretzky (11/5/24) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy CHED / Curiouscast

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Former NHL player, G.M. & agent Brian Lawton (11/5/24) 25:09

8d ago25:09

25:09

Bob and Brian chat about the Oilers 6-6-1 start to the year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy CHED / Curiouscast

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Michael Hobbs: Wellingtonian in Los Angeles on the mood in the US ahead of the Presidential vote 8:34

8d ago8:34

8:34

Wellingtonian Michael Hobbs says he couldn't pick a winner for the US presidential election - but says the mood is tense and hard to escape. The former Blues player and Wellington College head boy is now in the private equity industry in Los Angeles, after studying an MBA at Stanford University. He joined Nick Mills to discuss the mood in the US ah…

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Thomas Coughlan: NZ Herald deputy political editor at Kamala Harris HQ in Washington DC 10:38

8d ago10:38

10:38

Vice President and Democratic presidential hopeful Kamala Harris is hosting a relatively small election night event in Washington DC tonight - far smaller than that of Barack Obama in 2008 and Hillary Clinton in 2016/. NZ Herald deputy political editor Thomas Coughlan is there and told Nick Mills attendance is restricted, and Harris isn't expected …