Best Matthew Damian Podcasts (2024)

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Investing in New Zealand Rural Land - NZRLC, Richard Milsom 25:31

4h ago25:31

25:31

It was great to catch up with New Zealand Rural Land's Cofounder and Director, Richard Milsom to hear about what they've been up to, trends and insights into rural land in New Zealand and what's ahead for the company.By NZX

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Gus Carter, Paul Wood, Jonathan Aitken, Laura Gascoigne and Flora Watkins 35:07

3d ago35:07

35:07

This week: Gus Carter reports from Rotherham (01:10), Paul Wood asks whether anything can stop full-scale conflict in the Middle East (05:55), Jonathan Aitken takes us inside Nixon's resignation melodrama (16:55), Laura Gascoigne reviews Revealing Nature: The Art of Cedric Morris and Lett-Haines (26:08), and Flora Watkins reads her notes on ragwort…

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James Heale, Lara Prendergast, Patrick Marnham, Laura Gascoigne and Michael Simmons 32:03

10d ago32:03

32:03

On this week’s Spectator Out Loud: James Heale interviews Woody Johnson, the former American Ambassador to the UK, about a possible second Trump term (1:19); Lara Prendergast reflects on the issue of smartphones for children and what lessons we could learn from Keir Starmer’s approach to privacy (6:35); reviewing Patrick Bishop’s book ‘Paris ’44: T…

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Jimmy Lai’s Son Speaks Out 29:37

12d ago29:37

29:37

Watch here: https://youtu.be/UtF9I1H2bNE Jimmy Lai, a British citizen, owner of the independent newspaper Apple Daily and pro-democracy and human rights defender, has been detained and subjected to multiple Kafkaesque trials for fighting for freedom of speech and democracy in Hong Kong. His son, Sebastien Lai, and human rights lawyer Caoilfhionn Ga…

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Jimmy Lai’s Son Speaks Out 29:37

12d ago29:37

29:37

Watch here: https://youtu.be/UtF9I1H2bNE Jimmy Lai, a British citizen, owner of the independent newspaper Apple Daily and pro-democracy and human rights defender, has been detained and subjected to multiple Kafkaesque trials for fighting for freedom of speech and democracy in Hong Kong. His son, Sebastien Lai, and human rights lawyer Caoilfhionn Ga…

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A golden day... Welcome Santana Minerals to the NZX! With CEO, Damian Spring 23:09

13d ago23:09

23:09

On Thursday, 25 June 2024 we were proud to welcome our next listing, Santana Minerials to the NZX! Santana Minerials has an exciting pipeline ahead, as an exploration company focused on developing the Bendigo-Ophir Golf project in Central Otago, New Zealand. Want to know more about what this entails? Tune in to our next NZX Opening Bell podcast, wh…

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Gigi Saul Guerrero 51:13

17d ago51:13

51:13

Gigi Saul Guerrero talks her discovery of film while attempting to torment her older sister, the hustle of acting, directing, and writing, and the best thing about film school.By Chris Stuckmann

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Damian Thompson, Paola Romero, Stuart Jeffries, Ysenda Maxtone Graham, and Nicholas Farrell 34:55

17d ago34:55

34:55

On this week’s Spectator Out Loud: Damian Thompson argues that Papal succession plotting is a case of life mirroring art (1:26); Paola Romero reports on Venezuela’s mix of Evita and Thatcher, Maria Corina Machado, and her chances of bringing down Nicolas Maduro (11:39); reviewing Richard Overy’s book ‘Why war?’, Stuart Jeffries reflects that war ha…

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Ep. 41 Elizabeth May 37:37

18d ago37:37

37:37

Ask Salt Spring Answered's Damian Inwood talks to Federal Green Party leader Elizabeth May about a variety of topics including foreign interference, environmental racism, and housing.By Damian Inwood of CHiR.fm

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Kate Andrews, Adam Frank, David Hempleman-Adams, Svitlana Morenets and Michael Beloff 39:28

24d ago39:28

39:28

On this week’s Spectator Out Loud: Kate Andrews argues vice-presidential nominee J.D. Vance is more MAGA than Trump (1:27); Adam Frank explains how super-earths could help us understand what life might look like on another planet (5:15); David Hempleman-Adams recounts his attempt to cross the Atlantic on a hydrogen ballon (14:31); from Ukraine, Svi…

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Why the 2023 Voice Referendum Failed | Damian Freeman 33:56

26d ago33:56

33:56

Watch here: https://youtu.be/Xzk6zYXxvQ4 Reflecting on his pivotal role in the development of a proposal to recognise Australia’s Indigenous peoples in the Constitution, Damien Freeman explains how something that started off as an exercise in settlement politics ended in a failed referendum. Damien Freeman is a visiting scholar at the PM Glynn Inst…

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Why the 2023 Voice Referendum Failed | Damian Freeman 33:56

27d ago33:56

33:56

Watch here: https://youtu.be/Xzk6zYXxvQ4 Reflecting on his pivotal role in the development of a proposal to recognise Australia’s Indigenous peoples in the Constitution, Damien Freeman explains how something that started off as an exercise in settlement politics ended in a failed referendum. Damien Freeman is a visiting scholar at the PM Glynn Inst…

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Damian Mc Carthy 27:52

1M ago27:52

27:52

Damian Mc Carthy (Caveat, Oddity) talks the early days of video rental stores, the struggle of getting his first film off the ground, and his sophomore effort, Oddity.By Chris Stuckmann

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James Heale, Svitlana Morenets, Philip Hensher, Francis Beckett and Rupert Christiansen 37:57

1M ago37:57

37:57

On this week’s Spectator Out Loud: James Heale analyses the state of the Conservative leadership race (1:09); Svitlana Morenets reports from the site of the Kyiv children’s hospital bombed this week (5:56); Philip Hensher examines the ‘Cool Queer Life’ of Thom Gunn (12:13); Francis Beckett reviews ‘The Assault on the State’ arguing in favour of bur…

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Future Proofing Dairy: Innovations, Sustainability, and Alternatives with Jeremy Hill 40:16

1M ago40:16

40:16

Join NZX Commercial Manager Cristina Alvarado as she delves into the future of the dairy industry with renowned expert Jeremy Hill. As Fonterra's Chief Science and Technology Officer, Jeremy shares insights on dairy's evolving role in nutrition, sustainability goals, and innovative developments in dairy science and technology. First up, Cristina an…

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Freddy Gray, Angus Colwell, Matthew Parris, Flora Watkins and Rory Sutherland 29:46

1M ago29:46

29:46

On this week’s Spectator Out Loud: after President Biden’s debate disaster, Freddy Gray profiles the one woman who could persuade him to step down, his wife Jill (1:05); Angus Colwell reports from Israel, where escalation of war seems a very real possibility (9:02); Matthew Parris attempts to reappraise the past 14 years of Conservative government …

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Ep. 40 Adam Olsen 25:27

1M ago25:27

25:27

Ask Salt Spring Answered talks to Adam Olsen, MLA for North Saanich and the Islands about his decision not to seek re-election and his plans for the future.By Damian Inwood of CHiR.fm

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American Liberalism and the Middle East | Bret Stephens 36:51

1M ago36:51

36:51

Watch here: https://youtu.be/y9v7xJQCfow What would have happened if Israel did nothing on October 8th? Can the "war" in Gaza be called a "moral war"? Bret Stephens argues on this week's episode of Liberalism in Question that the "war" in Gaza is an "existential war" for the survival of Israel of the safety of Jewish people internationally. Bret St…

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American Liberalism and the Middle East | Bret Stephens 36:51

1M ago36:51

36:51

Watch here: https://youtu.be/y9v7xJQCfow What would have happened if Israel did nothing on October 8th? Can the "war" in Gaza be called a "moral war"? Bret Stephens argues on this week's episode of Liberalism in Question that the "war" in Gaza is an "existential war" for the survival of Israel of the safety of Jewish people internationally. Bret St…

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Driving innovation in healthcare – Fisher & Paykel Healthcare’s Andy Niccol 23:18

1M ago23:18

23:18

In this episode of NZX’s Opening Bell, we speak to Fisher & Paykel Healthcare’s Chief Operating Officer, Andy Niccol as part of our healthcare theme. As a company that has driven innovation in healthcare technologies for over 50 years, we learnt more about the company’s growth and their key to success as a Kiwi company on a global stage.…

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Why Australia Needs Universal Early Numeracy Screening 16:57

1M ago16:57

16:57

International data have repeatedly shown many Australian school students struggle with mathematics. Around 10% of students achieve at a level that requires additional support (NAPLAN) or are below the international benchmark Trends in International Maths and Science Study (TIMSS) — which is the equivalent of around 400,000 Australian students per y…

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Katy Balls, Gavin Mortimer, Sean Thomas, Robert Colvile and Melissa Kite 30:47

2M ago30:47

30:47

On this week’s Spectator Out Loud: Katy Balls reflects on the UK general election campaign and wonders how bad things could get for the Tories (1:02); Gavin Mortimer argues that France’s own election is between the ‘somewheres’ and the ‘anywheres’ (7:00); Sean Thomas searches for authentic travel in Colombia (13:16); after reviewing the books Great…

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Ep. 39 Chuan Society's Kajin Goh 21:45

2M ago21:45

21:45

Ask Salt Spring Answered talks to Kajin Got, chair of the Chain Society about feeding the unhoused, harm reduction, the warming centre and other issues facing marginalized people.By Damian Inwood of CHiR.fm

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Matt Ridley, William Cook, Owen Matthews and Agnes Poirier 28:05

2M ago28:05

28:05

On this week’s Spectator Out Loud: Matt Ridley argues that whoever you vote for, the blob wins (1:02); William Cook reads his Euros notebook from Germany (12:35); Owen Matthews reports on President Zelensky’s peace summit (16:21); and, reviewing Michael Peel’s new book ‘What everyone knows about Britain’, Agnes Poirier ponders if only Britain knew …

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Counting the Cost: Subsidies For Renewable Energy 32:26

2M ago32:26

32:26

Counting the Cost: Subsidies For Renewable Energy By Michael Wu. For all references and graphs, please download the publication at the centre for independent studies website where you can also become a member of CIS. As this paper is graph and data-heavy, it’s a good idea to have the paper open as you listen along. Download here: https://www.cis.or…

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Natasha Feroze, Robert Ades, Lucasta Miller, Sam McPhail, Toby Young and Catriona Olding 37:43

2M ago37:43

37:43

On this week’s Spectator Out Loud: Natasha Feroze reports on the return of ex-Labour MP Keith Vaz (1:10); Robert Ades presents the case against sociology A-level (7:39); Lucasta Miller reviews Katherine Bucknell’s book, Christopher Isherwood Inside Out (15:24); Sam McPhail provides his notes on the lager Madri (23:16); Toby Young explains why he wi…

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Ep. 38 Matthew Quetton 14:15

2M ago14:15

14:15

Ask Salt Spring Answered talks to Matthew Quetton, new Executive Director of the Salt Spring Chamber of Commerce about new directions and a new business directory.By Damian Inwood of CHiR.fm

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The Impact of the Shadow Carbon Price 5:43

2M ago5:43

5:43

The federal, state and territory Energy Ministers have introduced a shadow carbon price for the national electricity market. This ‘value of emissions reduction’ (VER) sets the value of carbon abatement at $66 per tonne in 2023, rising six-fold to $420 by 2050. Costs will be passed onto consumers through electricity network projects because the regu…

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Pharmaceuticals with a difference – Dr. Hartley Atkinson 25:51

2M ago25:51

25:51

AFT Pharmaceuticals is a great example of Kiwi ingenuity - growing from foundations in a garage in 1998, to selling its products in 70 countries across the world today. The teams drive? Using innovation to make a real difference to people's lives. For our June podcast series, focused on health, it was a pleasure to talk to AFT Pharmaceutical’s Co-F…

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Max Jeffery, Melanie McDonagh, Matthew Parris, Iain MacGregor and Petronella Wyatt 28:05

2M ago28:05

28:05

On this week’s Spectator Out Loud: Max Jeffery reports on the rise of luxury watch thefts in London (1:18); Melanie McDonagh discusses the collapse of religion in Scotland (5:51); reflecting on the longevity of Diane Abbott and what her selection row means for Labour, Matthew Parris argues that shrewd plans need faultless execution (10:44); Iain Ma…

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Fostering innovation in Tech – Gentrack’s Mark Rees 20:29

2M ago20:29

20:29

"Sometimes people think innovation is a separate team, but I think the best companies - a lot of the best ideas come from people throughout the organisation... We do a lot of thinking about how we can harness their ideas." Gentrack's Chief Technology Officer, Mark Rees joined us on our NZX Opening Bell Podcast for tech month to discuss the importan…

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Peter Parker, Wayne Hunt, Nicholas Lezard, Mark Mason and Nicholas Farrell 32:44

2M ago32:44

32:44

On this week’s Spectator Out Loud: Peter Parker takes us through the history of guardsmen and homosexuality (1:12); Prof. Wayne Hunt explains what the Conservatives could learn from the 1993 Canadian election (9:10); Nicholas Lezard reflects on the diaries of Franz Kafka, on the eve of his centenary (16:06); Mark Mason provides his notes on Horse G…

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C. Robert Cargill 1:01:21

3M ago1:01:21

1:01:21

Screenwriter and novelist C. Robert Cargill (Sinister, Doctor Strange, The Black Phone) talks his shift from film criticism to screenwriting, and how Sinister came to be.By Chris Stuckmann

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Channeling the tech sector - TradeWindow's Andrew Balgarnie 26:00

3M ago26:00

26:00

It was wonderful to have TradeWindow's Andrew Balgarnie back in the studio for our tech month to talk about how TradeWindow is progressing in providing end-to-end digital trade to leading global brands in dairy, meat, seafood, horticulture, timber, manufacturing and freight forwarding.By NZX

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Ep. 37 Laura Patrick 21:01

3M ago21:01

21:01

Ep. 37 of Ask Salt Spring Answered, in which we talk to Salt Spring Island Trustee Laura Patrick about the Complete Communities Assessment and the Official Community Plan (OCP).By Damian Inwood of CHiR.fm

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Quentin Letts, Owen Matthews, Michael Hann, Laura Gascoigne, and Michael Simmons 30:08

3M ago30:08

30:08

On this week’s Spectator Out Loud: Quentin Letts takes us through his diary for the week (1:12); Owen Matthews details the shadow fleet helping Russia to evade sanctions (7:15); Michael Hann reports on the country music revival (15:05); Laura Gascoigne reviews exhibitions at the Tate Britain and at Studio Voltaire (21:20); and, Michael Simmons prov…

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The Art of Opposition 1:10:01

3M ago1:10:01

1:10:01

Oppositions hold governments to account, raise issues of public concern, represent aggrieved citizens, propose alternative policies. Having a viable and energetic opposition is an essential for the health of any democracy. The Art of Opposition is the first detailed published research study of Australian oppositions across all federal and state jur…

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Is the market more efficient than the government? | Robert Carling 32:51

3M ago32:51

32:51

Watch the podcast here: https://youtu.be/lYls1XLQG7s #auspol #freemarket #economics Robert Carling is a Senior Fellow at the Centre for Independent Studies. Robert is researching and writing about fiscal policy, taxation and federalism. Prior to joining the CIS, Robert was Executive Director, Economic and Fiscal at the New South Wales Treasury from…

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Is the market more efficient than the government? | Robert Carling 32:51

3M ago32:51

32:51

Watch the podcast here: https://youtu.be/lYls1XLQG7s #auspol #freemarket #economics Robert Carling is a Senior Fellow at the Centre for Independent Studies. Robert is researching and writing about fiscal policy, taxation and federalism. Prior to joining the CIS, Robert was Executive Director, Economic and Fiscal at the New South Wales Treasury from…

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Max Jeffery, David Shipley, Patrick Kidd, Cindy Yu, and Hugh Thomson 32:50

3M ago32:50

32:50

On this week’s Spectator Out Loud: Max Jeffery interviews Afghan resistance leader Ahmad Massoud (1:13); former prisoner David Shipley ponders the power of restorative justice (8:23); Patrick Kidd argues that the Church should do more to encourage volunteers (14:15); Cindy Yu asks if the tiger mother is an endangered species (21:06); and, Hugh Thom…

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The six fundamental flaws underpinning the energy transition 7:52

3M ago7:52

7:52

The Australian Government wants to transition our electricity system to net zero carbon emissions by relying on wind and solar power – excluding alternatives such as small nuclear reactors. Its justification for this switch rests on the claim that a renewables-dominated system is environmentally beneficial and economically superior to using fossil …

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Lights, Camera, Action! With Vista Group's Stuart Dickinson and Matthew Liebmann 25:50

3M ago25:50

25:50

Lights, camera, action! As strong movie enthusiasts, it’s awesome to hear how Vista Group's Stuart Dickinson and Matthew Liebmann have turned their passion to profession, as they explain how Vista Group provides tech solutions to the global film industry to bring people together to experience the magic of movies and cinema.…

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Slavoj Zizek, Angus Colwell, Svitlana Morenets, Cindy Yu, and Philip Hensher 32:09

3M ago32:09

32:09

On this week’s Spectator Out Loud: Philosopher Slavoj Zizek takes us through his diary including his Britney Spears Theory of Action (1:08); Angus Colwell reports from the front line of the pro-Palestinian student protests (8:09); Svitlana Morenets provides an update on what’s going on in Georgia, where tensions between pro-EU and pro-Russian facti…

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124. Season farewell - Mullan and McNabb 45:48

3M ago45:48

45:48

Just like that the 2023/24 campaign has been brought to an end as the Bannsiders suffered late agony in the European play-off final against Crusaders. Podcast hosts Damian Mullan and Johnny McNabb reflect on that heartbreaking loss and give their verdicts on the season as a whole. The pair also predict what season might look like - not only for Col…

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Being a Rational Optimist in a Woke World | Matthew Ridley 35:49

3M ago35:49

35:49

Watch here: https://youtu.be/pNLmQbvdnJc Matthew Ridley is a British science writer, journalist and businessman. He is known for his writings on science, the environment, and economics, and has been a regular contributor to The Times newspaper. Ridley was chairman of the UK bank Northern Rock from 2004 to 2007. Ridley is a libertarian, and a staunc…

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Being a Rational Optimist in a Woke World | Matthew Ridley 35:49

3M ago35:49

35:49

Watch Here: https://youtu.be/pNLmQbvdnJc Matthew Ridley is a British science writer, journalist and businessman. He is known for his writings on science, the environment, and economics, and has been a regular contributor to The Times newspaper. Ridley was chairman of the UK bank Northern Rock from 2004 to 2007. Ridley is a libertarian, and a staunc…

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Sean Thomas, Kara Kennedy, Philip Hensher, Damian Thompson and Toby Young 34:34

3M ago34:34

34:34

On this week’s Spectator Out Loud: Sean Thomas worries that Paris has lost some of its charm (1:21); Kara Kennedy reports on US-style opioids arriving in Britain (8:43); Philip Hensher describes how an affair which ruined one woman would be the making of another (15:32); Damian Thompson reflects on his sobriety and his battle with British chemists …

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Mike Flanagan 49:54

3M ago49:54

49:54

Writer/Director Mike Flanagan (Oculus, Gerald's Game, The Haunting of Hill House, Doctor Sleep, Midnight Mass) discusses making movies in college, editing car commercials, and his best advice for breaking into the film industry.By Chris Stuckmann

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From farm to plate - NZ King Salmon's Carl Carrington and Ben Rodgers 23:57

4M ago23:57

23:57

With sustainable fishing being incredibly topical at the moment, what better way to finish our sustainability podcast series than by talking to Carl Carrington and Ben Rodgers at New Zealand King Salmon!? Carl and Ben talk about how their company has learned to work and adapt with climate change for ideal growth of their salmon, as well as exciting…

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Ep. 36 Rollie Cook 25:39

4M ago25:39

25:39

Ask Salt Spring Answered talks to Rollie Cook, chair of the Salt Spring Fire Protection District about the new firehall. equipment needs, fire protection and much more.By Damian Inwood of CHiR.fm

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