Best Kate Soper Podcasts (2024)

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Sr. Blandine Lagrut — The Anscombean Daemon 59:12

10d ago59:12

59:12

Collegium Institute student fellow talks with Blandine Lagrut, a consecrated sister of the Chemin Neuf Community, who teaches philosophy at the Facultés Loyola Paris and is completing her Ph.D. at the University of Lorraine. Join us as we discuss Sr. Lagrut's research on the ethical thought of G.E.M Anscombe and how it connects with her scholarly a…

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The Myth of Religious Violence? Revisiting our Global, National, and Campus Conflicts and the Path to Peace 1:11:22

26d ago1:11:22

1:11:22

In 2009 the landmark monograph of William Cavanaugh, The Myth of Religious Violence: Secular Ideology and the Roots of Modern Conflict, was published by Oxford University Press. In that work, Cavanaugh showed how the term “religious violence” is not just an uncomplicated description of tragic phenomena witnessed all too frequently around the world.…

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BONUS: The One with Karen's Mum 19:02

9M ago19:02

19:02

Pretty much all of Karen's guests have talked about coming out to their parents, so she sits down with her Mum, Ann O'Leary, to discuss the process from her perspective.By Stuff Audio

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Swimming Between Two Worlds with Quack Pirihi 37:27

9M ago37:27

37:27

Inspiring young non-binary/takatāpui activist - and self-proclaimed “cheeky little shit” - Quack Pirihi is on a mission to instigate change, empower rangatahi, and prevent and end suicide in queer and takatāpui communities.By Stuff Audio

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The Power Of Vulnerability with Lloyd Burr 32:02

9M ago32:02

32:02

Newshub political reporter Lloyd Burr knew he was gay aged 6, but kept his feelings buried for 20 years. He explains how he suffered from panic attacks and anxiety before coming out, and why being open and honest - with yourself and others - is so important.By Stuff Audio

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Why We're Perfect As We Are with Louisa Wall 34:26

9M ago34:26

34:26

Former Silver Fern, Black Fern, and MP Louisa Wall discusses the importance of visible role models for young people in the rainbow community, her successful marriage equality bill and the real reason she switched from netball to rugby.By Stuff Audio

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Conquering The Fear Of Coming Out with Mike Puru 30:48

10M ago30:48

30:48

Beloved broadcaster Mike Puru opens up about how and why he hid his sexuality for so long, what it was like growing up different in Gore and why he wishes he had come out sooner.By Stuff Audio

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Running It Straight with Alice Soper 33:41

10M ago33:41

33:41

Freelance journalist and staunch advocate for women’s sport Alice Soper opens up on her path to self-acceptance and coming out in her late 20s, and deep dives into the stronghold gender and perception bias still have in women’s sport.By Stuff Audio

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Why Coming Out Is A Special Thing with Chris Parker 37:36

10M ago37:36

37:36

Actor and comedian Chris Parker discusses the difference between sexuality and personality, why he’s never conformed to the stereotypical image of what a man should be, and how being on the cover of Gay Express magazine forced him to come out to his parents.By Stuff Audio

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Finding Your Purpose On The Planet with Elizabeth Kerekere 32:53

10M ago32:53

32:53

Politician and LGBTQ activist and scholar Elizabeth KereKere reveals when she first knew she was takatāpui and discusses her lifetime of activism - from her involvement in protesting for Homosexual Law Reform in the late 1970s and early 1980s, to the banning of conversion practices in 2022 - and why activism is so important for creating change.…

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The Power In Being A Good Human with Matty McLean 39:01

10M ago39:01

39:01

TV presenter Matty McLean opens up about the years he spent suppressing his sexuality and the fear he felt coming out to his parents. He reveals why he’s a hard six on the Kinsey Scale and shares his views on using love and kindness to fight homophobia.By Stuff Audio

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The Art Of Not Giving A Shit with Urzila Carlson 33:19

11M ago33:19

33:19

Comedian Urzila Carlson was only 4 years old that she’d never have a husband and shares her views on why there’s no way in hell South Africa poisoned the All Blacks at the 1995 World Cup.By Stuff Audio

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Changing The Game with Campbell Johnstone 26:05

11M ago26:05

26:05

Campbell Johnstone shares his experiences of coming out as the first openly gay All Black. He opens up on the internal battles he faced with his sexuality and reveals what it’s been like navigating the huge media attention that followed his coming out.By Stuff Audio

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Full Disclosure Season 2 Trailer 0:38

11M ago0:38

0:38

Love a good coming out story? Full Disclosure is back for Season 2 with more brilliant and brave Kiwis and their coming-out stories. You won't want to miss it. Make sure you're following Full Disclosure to get the latest episodes as soon as they're out.By Stuff Audio

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Wang Lu: onward, wayward 8:26

1y ago8:26

8:26

The premiere of Wang Lu's onward, wayward performed by pianist Vicky Chow and percussionist Russell Greenberg. Commissioned by Miller Theatre at Columbia University for the Mission: Commission podcast. Missioncommissionpodcast.comBy wang lu, Vicky Chow, Russell Greenberg

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Ann Cleare: gravity dreams ii 7:45

1y ago7:45

7:45

The premiere of Ann Cleare's gravity dreams ii performed by pianists Laura Barger and Julia Den Boer. Commissioned by Miller Theatre at Columbia University for the Mission: Commission podcast. Missioncommissionpodcast.comBy ann cleare, laura barger, julia den boer

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Miguel Zenón: Layer Upon Layer 9:01

1y ago9:01

9:01

The premiere of Miguel Zenón's Layer Upon Layer performed by pianist Matt Mitchell and guitarist Miles Okazaki. Commissioned by Miller Theatre at Columbia University for the Mission: Commission podcast. Missioncommissionpodcast.comBy Matt Mitchell, Miles Okazaki, Miguel Zenón

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6: Final Measures 28:41

1y ago28:41

28:41

The composers have reached the last stages of writing the piece - what more remains to be done before the music can finally take on a life of its own? Visit missioncommissionpodcast.com for a full listing of pieces, performers, and recordings included in this episode.By Wang Lu, Miguel Zenón, Melissa Smey, Ann Cleare

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5: Working Title 35:41

1y ago35:41

35:41

The pieces have taken on a definitive shape, and a life of their own. How do composers communicate their vision - to the musicians, and to the audience? And how do they choose a name for their creations? Visit missioncommissionpodcast.com for a full listing of pieces, performers, and recordings included in this episode.…

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4: Decisions, Decisions 35:50

1y ago35:50

35:50

We’ve reached that point in the creative process where hard decisions need to be made: keep, cut, continue, end – or maybe even start again? Which direction will the piece take? Visit missioncommissionpodcast.com for a full listing of pieces, performers, and recordings included in this episode.By Melissa Smey, Wang Lu, Ann Cleare, Miguel Zenón

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3: Piano +1 37:01

1y ago37:01

37:01

This season, the composers are writing music for piano plus one other instrument. We hear about their relationship with the piano, and their different approaches in composing for this instrument. Visit missioncommissionpodcast.com for a full listing of pieces, performers, and recordings included in this episode.…

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2: Origin Story 36:45

1y ago36:45

36:45

Where do musical ideas and inspiration come from? In hearing these origin stories, we also learn more about the composers themselves. Visit missioncommissionpodcast.com for a full listing of pieces, performers, and recordings included in this episode.By Wang Lu, Ann Cleare, Miguel Zenón, Melissa Smey

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1: The Composers (Season 3) 42:33

1y ago42:33

42:33

An introduction to our composers: Ann Cleare, Wang Lu, and Miguel Zenón, as they begin their creative journey to compose new pieces of classical music in 6 weeks for Mission: Commission. Visit missioncommissionpodcast.com for a full listing of pieces, performers, and recordings included in this episode.…

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Introducing Mission: Commission Season 3 2:39

1y ago2:39

2:39

What do you see when you hear music? Once you know the story behind the music, and the person behind the story, you’ll listen to music in a completely different way. Season 3 follows the creative journey of three world-class composers, Ann Cleare, Wang Lu, and Miguel Zenón. Over 6 weeks, listen as the very first ideas and notes grow and evolve into…

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BONUS: Talking The Big Stuff at Big Gay Out 2023 55:55

1+ y ago55:55

55:55

An incredible bunch of humans share the sofa and their coming out stories with Karen live at Big Gay Out 2023.By Stuff Audio

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Recovering the Lost Art of Dying with Lydia Dugdale 43:15

1+ y ago43:15

43:15

Student fellow talks with Dr. Lydia Dugdale about her new book, The Lost Art of Dying: Reviving Forgotten Wisdom. Dr. Dugdale, M.D., speaking from her own experience caring for dying patients, invites us to recover our sense of our own finitude and reconsider what it means to die well.

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BONUS: Personal Disclosure with Karen O’Leary and Kate Langdon 35:37

1+ y ago35:37

35:37

Full Disclosure host Karen O’Leary and creator-producer Kate Langdon turn the spotlight on themselves and share their own coming out journeys with each other.By Stuff Audio

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Dance The Shite Away with Eli Mathewson 22:24

1+ y ago22:24

22:24

Comedian Eli Mathewson broke boundaries when he appeared as half of the first same-sex couple on Dancing With The Stars. Eli shares his experience of growing up gay in a Christian home and learning to be comfortable with his sexuality.By Stuff Audio

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Building A More Accepting Future with Phil Jamieson 24:41

1+ y ago24:41

24:41

Phil Jamieson shares his experience of being an openly gay young man working in the building industry in Aotearoa and how he was encouraged to leave high school due to his sexuality.By Stuff Audio

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Seeking God with St. John Henry Newman 24:24

1+ y ago24:24

24:24

Collegium Institute student fellow talks with Dr. Ryan J. (Bud) Marr, Associate Provost of Mercy College in Iowa and director of the National Institute for Newman Studies and associate editor of the Newman Studies Journal, about his new book, Seeking God with St. John Henry Newman.

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Being Outed But Staying Proud with Ali Mau 23:47

1+ y ago23:47

23:47

Journalist and broadcaster Ali Mau was publicly outed by print media in 2010. She shares the traumatic impact this had on herself, her partner and her whānau, and her thoughts on the stigma and harassment often faced by bisexual people in society.By Stuff Audio

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Blasting Barriers And Stereotypes with Dean Hall 21:38

1+ y ago21:38

21:38

The founder and boss of global gaming development company Rocketwerkz shares his experiences of being out while serving in both the Royal NZ Air Force and NZ Army, and reveals what it’s like being an openly gay CEO in Aotearoa.By Stuff Audio

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