Best New Earth Nation Radio Podcasts (2024)

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The Rembrandts "I'll Be There for You" 56:58

3h ago56:58

56:58

Theo tells the story of the American pop-rock duo's short-but-sweet 1995 TV-theme smash Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Starland Vocal Band "Afternoon Delight" 1:14:23

5d ago1:14:23

1:14:23

Michael tells the story of the Washington, DC singing group's 1976 epochal, deceptively low-brow chart-topper. [WARNING: Contains explicit content; listener discretion is advised.] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Iron Butterfly "In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida" 54:09

2M ago54:09

54:09

Theo tells the story of the California prog proto-metal band's epic 1968 sleeper hit Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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LFO "Summer Girls" (w/ Liz Riggs) 1:23:58

2M ago1:23:58

1:23:58

Theo tells the story of the Massachusetts boy band's head-scratching, pop-culture-referencing 1999 rap-pop surprise hit. Novelist Liz Riggs joins the conversation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Rebecca Black "Friday" 1:12:39

2M ago1:12:39

1:12:39

Michael tells the story of the Orange County singer's 2011 polarizing, perhaps misunderstood, viral phenomenon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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They Might Be Giants "Boss of Me" 1:08:38

3M ago1:08:38

1:08:38

Theo tells the story of the quirky Brooklyn-via-Massachusetts cult alt-rock band's 2000 ska-inflected, Grammy-winning TV theme song. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Fatboy Slim "Praise You" (w/ Steve Reidell of The Hood Internet) 1:36:57

4M ago1:36:57

1:36:57

Michael tells the story of the UK big beat DJ and producer's sample-heavy, star-making 1998 smash. Steve Reidell of The Hood Internet joins the conversation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Tag Team "Whoomp! (There It Is)" / 95 South "Whoot, There It Is" 1:25:24

5M ago1:25:24

1:25:24

Double episode! Theo tells the stories of the coincidentally(?) competing 1993 hip-hop hits. [WARNING: Contains explicit content; listener discretion is advised.] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Alan Jackson "Chattahoochee" 1:07:05

6M ago1:07:05

1:07:05

Michael tells the story of the Georgia country superstar's 1993 slangy summertime calling card Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Melanie "Brand New Key" 1:02:59

6M ago1:02:59

1:02:59

Theo tells the story of Queens folk singer-songwriter Melanie's whimsically controversial 1971 chart-topper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Len "Steal My Sunshine" (w/ Courtney E. Smith) 1:32:58

7M ago1:32:58

1:32:58

Michael tells the story of the Toronto slacker rap-rock band's 1999 disco-sampling hangover hymn. Courtney E. Smith joins the conversation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Kim Carnes "Bette Davis Eyes" 56:47

7M ago56:47

56:47

Theo tells the story of the Los Angeles singer/songwriter's 1981 movie star name-dropping synth-rock chart-topper. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Bryce interviews Peter Williams 55:13

7M ago55:13

55:13

As Peter Williams retires from radio and broadcasting, Bryce from Groundswell has the honour of interviewing him for this one last interview! Peter is an icon in NZ media, we thank him for his hours volunteering for Groundswell, and wish him well for his retirement.By Groundswell New Zealand

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OMC "How Bizarre" (w/ Danny Davis of Husbands) 59:55

8M ago59:55

59:55

Michael tells the story of the New Zealand Pasifika group's distinctive 1995 global triumph. Husbands frontman Danny Davis joins the conversation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The tale of two Waynes - AgriZero and Federated Farmers 31:39

9M ago31:39

31:39

This week on Groundswell Radio: It’s a tale of two Waynes. Wayne McNee, the CEO of AgriZero responds to recent withering criticism of the organisation from North Otago farmer Jane Smith and tells us why we have to reduce animal methane emissions. Then Federated Farmers National president Wayne Langford outlines his hopes for farming under the new g…

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The Pogues feat. Kirsty MacColl "Fairytale of New York" 1:07:08

9M ago1:07:08

1:07:08

Michael tells the story of the Irish/English Celtic folk-punk band's legendary Christmas classic Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Demanding the rewrite of the NPS on freshwater + reviving the NZ wool industry 42:12

9M ago42:12

42:12

This week on Groundswell Radio: Peter Williams chats with Groundswell’s environmental spokesman Jamie McFadden about what farmers need to be aware of under the new government and especially the need to push the case to rewrite the national policy statement on Freshwater. And then John McWhirter from Wools of New Zealand and his ambitious plans to r…

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New govt, methane tax, and trusts 40:08

9M ago40:08

40:08

This week on Groundswell Radio: Peter Williams chats with Waikato dairy farm manager Steve Cranston on whether or not farmers, after the change of government, will be more optimistic about the prospects of a methane tax not being imposed on them in six years time. And then Wairarapa sheep and beef farmer Roger Barton on why he’s retired so much of …

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Rural mental health and the teacher/farmer/lawyer who wrote the book on climate change 37:25

9M ago37:25

37:25

This week on Groundswell Radio: Peter Williams chats with rural mental health advocate Doug Avery and then teacher, farmer, lawyer and author of a book on climate change Ian Bradford. Real yarns with real down to earth kiwis about urban and rural issues. Bringing town and country together. DON'T FORGET, GROUNDSWELL RADIO IS NOW ON MORE FREQUENCIES …

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Jane Smith on AgriZero plus an update from Bryce 46:42

10M ago46:42

46:42

This week on Groundswell Radio: Peter Williams chats with Groundswell co-founder Bryce McKenzie and then North Otago farmer Jane Smith on AgriZero. Real yarns with real down to earth kiwis about urban and rural issues. Bringing town and country together. DON'T FORGET, GROUNDSWELL RADIO IS NOW ON MORE FREQUENCIES Cave FM 106.4FM Gore Southland West …

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Arlo Guthrie "Alice's Restaurant" (w/ Adam Weiner of Low Cut Connie) 1:00:00

10M ago1:00:00

1:00:00

Theo tells the story of the wry American folk prince's long-winded 1967 talking-blues Thanksgiving classic. Adam Weiner of Low Cut Connie joins the conversation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Nuffield Scholar Kerry Worsnop on how NZ Farming is perceived globally 40:20

10M ago40:20

40:20

This week on Groundswell Radio: Peter Williams chats with Nuffield Scholar Kerry Worsnop on how farming in New Zealand compares to other countries and how we are perceived overseas. This episode consists of one longer form interview and it is well worth listening to. Real yarns with real down to earth kiwis about urban and rural issues. Bringing to…

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4 Non Blondes "What's Up?" 1:09:02

10M ago1:09:02

1:09:02

Theo tells the story of the San Francisco queer, feminist rock band's synonymous 1993 singalong smash Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Wheatus "Teenage Dirtbag" (w/ Jason Hawk Harris) 1:24:00

10M ago1:24:00

1:24:00

Michael tells the story of the New York rock band's unexpectedly complex 2000 alternative anthem. Jason Hawk Harris joins the conversation. [WARNING: Contains descriptions of gruesome violence; listener discretion is advised.] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Midnight Oil "Beds Are Burning" 1:15:39

11M ago1:15:39

1:15:39

Michael tells the story of the Sydney post-punk band's electrifying, uniquely Australian 1987 social justice anthem. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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ELECTION SERIES: Winston Peters, Leighton Baker, and Logan Evans 31:29

11M ago31:29

31:29

This week on Groundswell Radio: This week, we have the last instalment of our Election Series. Join our host, Peter Williams, as he sits down with representatives from different political parties to delve deep into their respective stances regarding agricultural policy. Unfortunately, both Labour and the Greens declined to take part, demonstrating …

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DJ Casper "Cha-Cha Slide" (or "Casper Slide Part 2") 48:33

11M ago48:33

48:33

Theo tells the story of the Chicago house DJ's 2000 instructional line dance phenomenon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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ELECTION SERIES: National Party, New Zeal, and NZ Loyal 38:26

11M ago38:26

38:26

This week on Groundswell Radio: This week, we have the second instalment of our Election Series, airing every Saturday leading up to October seventh. Join our host, Peter Williams, as he sits down with representatives from different political parties to delve deep into their respective stances regarding agricultural policy. Unfortunately, both Labo…

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ELECTION SERIES: Democracy NZ, New Conservatives, and Outdoor and Freedoms Party 32:37

12M ago32:37

32:37

This week on Groundswell Radio: This week, we kick off the first instalment of our Election Series, airing every Saturday leading up to October seventh. Join our host, Peter Williams, as he sits down with representatives from different political parties to delve deep into their respective stances regarding agricultural policy. Unfortunately, both L…

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ELECTION SERIES: Act Party, Freedoms NZ, and Aotearoa Legalise Cannabis Party 34:15

12M ago34:15

34:15

This week on Groundswell Radio: This week, we kick off the first instalment of our Election Series, airing every Saturday leading up to October seventh. Join our host, Peter Williams, as he sits down with representatives from different political parties to delve deep into their respective stances regarding agricultural policy. Unfortunately, both L…

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Natalie Imbruglia "Torn" (w/ Georgia Mooney) 1:19:06

12M ago1:19:06

1:19:06

Michael tells the story of the Australian singer/songwriter/actor/model's fateful, circuitous 1997 global pop megahit. Georgia Mooney joins the conversation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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DairyNZ board elections, rising cost & declining profits, Logan Evans from NZ Loyal 43:07

12M ago43:07

43:07

This week on Groundswell Radio: In this week's episode, we hear from Manawatu farmer Bryan Pedersen about his aspirations to join the board of Dairy NZ, along with his vision for reshaping the board's direction. Next, Fiordland farmer Andy Dennis shares his challenges dealing with rising costs and declining product prices Wrapping up the show we ha…

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Dairy farm emissions, generational farming, insights from another political party 45:41

1y ago45:41

45:41

This week on Groundswell Radio: In this week's episode, Peter Williams discusses emissions with Waikato dairy farm manager Steve Cranston. They delve into the impact of recent emissions announcements on farmers. Next, Southland farmer Bruce Robinson joins the show to share insights about the challenges of passing down a farm from one generation to …

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The Darkness "I Believe in a Thing Called Love" 1:00:58

1y ago1:00:58

1:00:58

Michael tells the story of the English glam rock revival band's 2003 flashy, falsettoed smash Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Our 'Drive 4 Change', the future of farming, and that irrelevant gas 41:09

1y ago41:09

41:09

This week on Groundswell Radio: This week, co-founder of Groundswell Bryce McKenzie returns to discuss upcoming protest action planned for late September. On this “Drive 4 Change”, Bryce and Laurie are getting on their tractors in Invercargill and driving up to Auckland, to advocate for a change in Government. Next, we reconnect with Southland farm…

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Joan Osborne "One of Us" (w/ Franny Thomas) 1:04:54

1y ago1:04:54

1:04:54

Theo tells the story of the New-York-City-by-way-of-Kentucky singer/songwriter's 1995 contemplative, existential radio staple. Franny Thomas joins the conversation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Methane, the wool industry, and new party New Zeal 39:21

1y ago39:21

39:21

This week on Groundswell Radio: Peter Williams chats with Wairarapa ram breeder Derek Daniel on why he wants more action on methane. Next up is Rick Cameron from Agwool and he explains how his organisation is working to make wool a profitable industry again through what he calls voluntary capitalism. And finally, Alfred Ngaro, leader of the new pol…

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Dairy farming, wool brokering, and former NZ Cricket Captain John Wright 41:31

1y ago41:31

41:31

This week on Groundswell Radio: Peter Williams chats with Southland dairy farmer Russell Falconer on the pressure on the industry as the new season kicks off. Next, we focus on the wool industry with a chat with Hawke's Bay wool broker Philippa Wright. Lastly, former New Zealand cricket captain and coach John Wright joins us to talk about the story…

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NZ's radical Govt, a song about Groundswell, and the Waitaki electorate 46:03

1y ago46:03

46:03

This week on Groundswell Radio: Peter Williams chats with Dr Jim Gibbs from Lincoln University about why the agricultural policy of the current Government is the most radical and destructive in a generation. Next, we showcase the new Groundswell anthem, composed and performed by John Wright, and also catch up with one of his former bandmates. Lastl…

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Santana feat. Rob Thomas "Smooth" Part 2 (w/ Dave Holmes) 1:08:34

1y ago1:08:34

1:08:34

2 of 2 parts: Michael tells the story of the improbable 1999 sensation by San Francisco genre-spanning rock band Santana and Matchbox 20 frontman Rob Thomas. Dave Holmes joins the conversation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Santana feat. Rob Thomas "Smooth" Part 1 (w/ Dave Holmes) 41:45

1y ago41:45

41:45

1 of 2 parts: Michael tells the story of the improbable 1999 sensation by San Francisco genre-spanning rock band Santana and Matchbox 20 frontman Rob Thomas. Dave Holmes joins the conversation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Boycott Countdown, ex-Feds Owen Jennings, and the Outdoors and Freedoms Party 43:26

1y ago43:26

43:26

This week on Groundswell Radio: Groundswell co-founder Bryce McKenzie fills us in on why farmers aren't happy with Countdown. Then Peter chats with former Federated Farmers president Owen Jennings about why farmers shouldn’t be taxed for their animals' emissions. And finally, this week's political guest is Nelson lawyer Sue Grey from the Outdoors a…

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Re-Hit: Aqua "Barbie Girl" 1:13:36

1y ago1:13:36

1:13:36

In time for the 'Barbie' movie release, we are revisiting our 2022 episode about the Danish-Norwegian bubblegum dance/Europop group's 1997 global smash "Barbie Girl," with a new addendum about the song's involvement in the film's soundtrack. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Freshwater Farm Plans, business projects in Northern Southland, and Vision NZ Party 44:02

1y ago44:02

44:02

This week on Groundswell Radio: Groundswell environment spokesman Jamie McFadden talks Freshwater Farm Plans and how demanding they’ll be to comply with. Then Peter chats with rural businesswoman and entrepreneur Laura Koot as she talks about her projects in Northern Southland. And finally, this weeks political guest is Hannah Tamaki from the Visio…

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Chaos in farming, soil science, and Winter Grazing 42:58

1y ago42:58

42:58

This week on Groundswell Radio: Kerry Paul delves into the current state of farming and the chaos within the industry. Soil scientist Peter Bruce-Iri shares some interesting information on the calculation of agriculture emissions. Lastly, Jason Herrick, representing Southland Federated Farmers, joins us to discuss the Winter Grazing rules and shed …

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Rupert Holmes "Escape (The Piña Colada Song)" 37:49

1y ago37:49

37:49

Theo tells the story of the British-American soft rock jack-of-all-trades' clever, breezy 1979 chart-topper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Farming safely, more on methane, and health and wellbeing 41:53

1y ago41:53

41:53

This week on Groundswell Radio, Lindy Nelson from the Farm Without Harm campaign asks everybody in the rural sector to be far more aware about health and safety. Then independent researcher Deborah Alexander on greenhouse gases, especially methane, and Tim Bean on health and well being. That’s all this week on Groundswell Radio with Peter Williams.…

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Buster Poindexter "Hot Hot Hot" 1:09:13

1y ago1:09:13

1:09:13

Michael tells the story of the New York City musical chameleon's 1987 calypso crossover smash. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Interview with Dr Tom Sheahan - Part Two 14:18

1y ago14:18

14:18

This is simply the interview with Dr Tom Sheahan from the 24th June episode separated out into two parts for easy listening.By Groundswell New Zealand

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Interview with Dr Tom Sheahan - Part One 15:00

1y ago15:00

15:00

This is simply the interview with Dr Tom Sheahan from the 24th June episode separated out into two parts for easy listening.By Groundswell New Zealand

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