Best Sam Fold Podcasts (2024)

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How NZ film's b-grade outlaw king ended up making one for the whole family 41:57

8h ago41:57

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Ant Timpson has spent much of his life at war with the establishment. With ventures like the Incredibly Strange Film Festival and 48 Hours, he courted controversy and made a home for misfits of film. Now he's a veteran of governance and has directed a family film – albeit one with a killer psychedelic mushrooms sequence. He joins Duncan Greive on T…

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The 2024 Hokies Are Built for the ACC Title Race - Opponent Previews Pt. 2 1:31:47

2d ago1:31:47

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In part 2 of Two Deep's opponent previews, Pete and Sam break down Tech's final six games on the 2024 schedule - Boston College, Georgia Tech, Syracuse, Clemson, Duke, and UVA. There are landmines for sure, but if things go their way, VT could find themselves in the ACC Championship game. RSVP to the 8/17 event at Ardent: https://fb.me/e/2fRy5jJye…

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Netflix is in a category of one, ThreeNews wobbles and the NZ Herald holds the centre 33:24

28m ago33:24

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Glen Kyne joins Duncan Greive to discuss earnings season in big tech media, with particularly noteworthy results for Meta and Netflix. Locally 1News has opened up a big 25-54 lead over Stuff's ThreeNews – partly using overwhelming force at the Olympics, the NZ Herald debuts an instructive piece of data journalism, and Ant Timpson's Bookworm lends i…

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Will the Hokies Start Off Hot in 2024?! Opponent Previews Pt. 1 1:42:53

3d ago1:42:53

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In this episode, Pete and Sam are joined by SOS writer Robert Irby to preview the first six opponents on the Hokies 2024 football schedule - Vanderbilt, Marshall, Old Dominion, Rutgers, Miami, and Stanford. How will Tech fare? The boys are optimistic!By Pete B. & Sam Jessee | Sons of Saturday

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NEW FORMAT: NZ media news and analysis – with Glen Kyne 42:37

1h ago42:37

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Duncan Greive is joined by recently-departed WBD leader Glen Kyne to pilot a brand new format for The Fold. It features Duncan and Glen analysing new strands in local and international media, along with regular deep dives into different aspects of the business. The first episode features reflections an explainer on why TV advertising fell off a cli…

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VT's Return to Relevance at ACC Kickoff, Phil Steele Preview Breakdown 1:23:37

10d ago1:23:37

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The ACC Kickoff started on Monday with comments from Commissioner Jim Phillips, and continued Tuesday with the arrival of Hokies Head Coach Brent Pry, QB1 Kyron Drones, DE Antwaun Powell-Ryland, and CB Dorian Strong. Pete and Sam discuss everything that was said down in Charlotte before breaking down the annual preview mag from forecasting legend P…

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Who starts a print magazine during a pandemic? 40:01

17d ago40:01

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Jenn Cheuk is the founder and editor-in-chief of Rat World, "a magazine for the underground" she publishes in Tāmaki Makaurau. Now up to issue seven, it radiates the specific energy of driven, fragile yet urgent creativity across forms ranging from lengthy interviews to comics to photography, covering art, theatre music and more. She joins Duncan G…

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Hokies New Uniforms Get Rave Reviews, ACC Schools to Big 12 Rumors, CFB 25 Release 1:23:11

17d ago1:23:11

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Clark Ruhland joins Pete and Sam to discuss the release and reception of Virginia Tech's new football uniforms. With so much anticipation, it was going to be hard for the new threads to live up to the hype, right? Well they did just that! The boys dive deep into every detail of the unis before turning their attention to some other fun topics, inclu…

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Micah Matthews Commits to the Hokies, Uniform Tease, CFB 25 Player Rankings 1:13:05

23d ago1:13:05

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Micah Matthews is a 2025 recruit we've had our eye on for a while now. On Wednesday night, he made his college decision official, choosing the Hokies over UVA, UNC, and Utah. The dual-sport, 4-star Matthews will play football AND baseball at VT. Needless to say, it's a massive get for both staffs. Pete and Sam went live to break down the commitment…

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Behind The Story: Reporting on the news within the news 19:17

9d ago19:17

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Spinoff founder Duncan Greive has been writing regularly this year on business, politics and pop culture. But his slightly more niche area of interest is the media itself. This week was a big week for the media with AM and Newshub airing their final episodes and a new lease on life for the Fair Digital News Bargaining Bill. If you don’t know what t…

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One final Newshub bulletin for Sam Hayes and Mike McRoberts 55:24

12d ago55:24

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Today marks the end of Newshub, an organisation which has been around for 35 years, and has a strong case as the most original and idiosyncratic newsroom this country has ever known. Sam Hayes and Mike McRoberts have more than 40 years combined experience at Three, and join Duncan Greive on The Fold to look back across the history of 3 News, assess…

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VT's Recruiting Hot Streak Continues, College Football 25 Rankings 54:24

1M ago54:24

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The commitments just keep on coming for the Hokies. Pete and Sam get you up to date on the latest 2025 pledges before discussing some EA Sports' rankings for College Football 25.By Pete B. & Sam Jessee | Sons of Saturday

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A strange trip through the end of Newshub and the beginning of crypto gaming 52:43

16d ago52:43

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Hal Crawford ran Newshub through a crucial era – but has traveled a strange path since. He joins Duncan Greive to discuss the unique personality of Three News, the prospects of Stuff at 6pm – and his very different career since he returned to Australia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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NBA Draft Reactions, Wiz Take Sarr, Hornets Take Salaun, Mike Young's Roster Overhaul 2:16:43

1M ago2:16:43

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Pete hosted a variety of guests while watching the first round of the NBA Draft on Wednesday night. The boys give pick-by-pick analysis, react to both the Wizards and Hornets' French selections, and provide some Hokies Hoops talk as they move through the lottery.By Pete B. & Sam Jessee | Sons of Saturday

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Hokies Recruiting Heats Up 43:45

1M ago43:45

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It's been a great week for the Hokies on the recruiting trail. The staff has landed four commitments since we last recorded with more, potentially, on the way. Pete and Sam break down the additions and discuss how the class is shaping up overall.By Pete B. & Sam Jessee | Sons of Saturday

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A powerhouse of NZ film and TV on why the hits are drying up 47:20

21d ago47:20

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As founder of South Pacific Pictures, John Barnett has played a crucial role in the development of screen productions as varied as Shortland St, Whale Rider, Sione's Wedding and Outrageous Fortune. Now operating independently, he remains one of the most powerful – and critical – voices in New Zealand culture. He joins Duncan Greive to assess the cu…

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Drones Confident, Pry Talks Uniforms, 2025 Recruiting, Athlon Preview 1:13:09

2M ago1:13:09

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When QB1 and the Head Coach talk, we listen. In this episode, Pete and Sam discuss last week's interviews with the two most important Hokies before breaking down summer recruiting and the 2024 Athlon CFB Preview.By Pete B. & Sam Jessee | Sons of Saturday

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Analyze This! Coach Gouv Talks Recruiting, His Playing Days, and the 2024 Defense 33:41

2M ago33:41

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Hokies Analyst Jeron Gouveia-Winslow joins Pete for a Monday convo about everything going on behind the scenes in Blacksburg. From his days playing in the orange and maroon to coaching at VT now, JGW provides insight on how his personal football experience helps him teach the game to today's athletes. This was a lot of fun - Hokienation is lucky to…

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Toby Manhire on the making of Juggernaut and what we know about Stuff's Three News 40:46

1M ago40:46

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Duncan Greive hosts his friend and colleague Toby Manhire on The Fold, to discuss the back-breaking process of making Juggernaut, his new podcast covering the tumultuous years of the fourth Labour government. Then they switch gears to discuss Goldsmith's first weeks as media minister, the post-Newshub recruiting efforts of major media companies, an…

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Listen Now: episode one of Juggernaut – I Love You, Mr Lange 55:44

2M ago55:44

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We thought you might like a wee taster of our brand new #1 series, Juggernaut: The Story of the Fourth Labour Government, hosted by Toby Manhire. Click here to follow Juggernaut so you get every episode as soon as it's released! 1. I love you, Mr Lange Fuelled by brandy and fury, Sir Rob Muldoon calls a snap election, sparking a 1984 campaign of co…

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A South Auckland news junkie on the end of Newshub and a new era at the Pacific Media Network 47:18

2M ago47:18

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William Terite has been fascinated by the news since Barbara Dreaver showed up at his primary school. He started working at Newstalk ZB at 17, and got his dream job at Newshub at just 20. Now a veteran of 23, he has a new role at the revitalised Pacific Media Network, hosting its flagship Pacific Mornings show. He joins Duncan Greive to talk about …

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CFB Preview Magazine Season, National TV Games, ACC Rankings and Superlatives 1:30:52

2M ago1:30:52

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Despite the Virginia Tech related news slowing to a trickle, the boys are pumped for the beginning of Preview Mag season. Pete and Sam tear into the Lindy's preview after talking about the recently released kickoff times for Vandy, ODU, and Marshall.By Pete B. & Sam Jessee | Sons of Saturday

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Men's Integrity with Mischa Byruck 1:28:34

2M ago1:28:34

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Mischa Byruck is a men’s integrity coach. He specializes in handling public callouts and cancellations and has supported over 100 clients to take accountability for harm and return to their lives transformed. We are thrilled to welcome Mischa to Sober Sex. Find out more about Mischa and his awesome work at https://www.evolve.men/…

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10 years of seismic shifts in public relations 40:00

2M ago40:00

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Chris Henry founded 818 publicity a couple of months before The Spinoff, in June of 2014. He joins Duncan Greive on The Fold to reflect on a radically changed environment for entertainment PR – and the sometimes tense role of pitching stories to editorial outlets when all the ad spend goes to social media. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit me…

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A tumultuous year in the life of Shit You Should Care About 35:47

2M ago35:47

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SYSCA founder Lucy Blakiston returns to the Fold for the first time in a while to talk through a truly singular year. Her business pivoted to being what it was perhaps always meant to be – her, as a solo news-explaining creator, working for her audience primarily. That meant saying goodbye to her two co-founders and taking on the whole load herself…

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Talented Transfers, SP+ Rankings, Best ACC Games of 2024 1:25:47

2M ago1:25:47

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Sam is back from vacation and there's plenty to catch up on. Baseball and softball fell off a cliff, but some transfer talk quickly changes the tenor of this episode. Later in the show, the boys get into Bill Connelly's newest SP+ rankings before turning their attention to the ACC slate for 2024. With 17 conference teams, there are more games than …

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What does a near-complete survey of podcasting in New Zealand tell us? 37:39

3M ago37:39

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Lewis Tennant is an energetic guy – an ex-radio presenter who got curious about podcasting about the same time we all did. But instead of stopping at listening or even creating, he turned it into an area of academic teaching and research. He joins Duncan Greive on The Fold to discuss what his research has unearthed, which New Zealand podcasts are d…

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The drums are beating for a big tech levy for NZ – how would it work? 49:59

2M ago49:59

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There's a brand new media minister confronting a longstanding problem: how to handle the relationship between big tech and local media. Former NZ Herald editor Gavin Ellis and SPADA president Irene Gardiner join Duncan Greive on The Fold to discuss a bold new idea: a joint levy to fund journalism and culture. We'd love it if you're able to take a f…

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Queens Speak Out, BBall Rosters Filling Up, Football Portal Notes, ACC Power Rankings 1:16:58

3M ago1:16:58

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As finals wrap up across the country, we are reaching the slowest part of the offseason. Nevertheless, Pete and Sam are back to get you up to date on all the latest from Hahn Hurst, Merryman, English Field, etc. After hitting all the sports, the guys discuss Sam’s personal ACC power rankings.By Pete B. & Sam Jessee | Sons of Saturday

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Meta might turn off news in Australia. Here's how one publisher is responding 41:57

3M ago41:57

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Sam Koslowski has news in his blood – his father was a senior journalist and he's been in the business for 12 years despite not yet hitting 30. He co-founded The Daily Aus with a bold goal – to create a news brand for young Australians which met them where they lived: on Instagram. Now Meta is threatening to turn off news across all its platforms, …

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Introducing Behind the Story: If you love a dog, you must also love disposing of its sh*t 20:54

3M ago20:54

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The Spinoff has just launched a brand new series called Behind the Story, where site editor Madeleine Chapman sits down with a staff writer or contributor to gain more insight about a big story on The Spinoff from the week. We thought you might like to check out the first episode, and if you enjoy it please follow it wherever you get your podcasts!…

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The brief, inglorious reign of Melissa Lee - and how a more powerful minister might change NZ’s media 44:37

3M ago44:37

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After a series of scattered media appearances, and a concerning lack of any real plan to respond to the collapses in news media, Melissa Lee has been ousted in favour of a more senior and more wonkish minister in Paul Goldsmith. The Spinoff’s editor-at-large Toby Manhire joins Duncan Greive on The Fold to talk about the shock firing, and what it mi…

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Hokies Roster Updates, Portal Targets, 2025 NFL Draft Prospects 1:35:42

3M ago1:35:42

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It's draft day! Round 1 of the NFL draft starts tonight, and Pete and Sam are going live to talk Hokies as they follow along. The guys will get you up to date on VT's scholarship numbers and who they're targeting in the portal. They're also going to discuss which of our current players could be taken in next year's NFL draft.…

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Sam Bailey: The More You Oppress Us, The More We'll Love Each Other 1:03:41

4M ago1:03:41

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Sam Bailey is a sober person who is committed to improving the quality of life and wellbeing of all Trans, Non-Binary and Intersex people. They work as Care Navigator at the Clare Project, a charity in Sussex, UK, dedicated to affirming and supporting TNBI people . Sam is also an auricular acupuncturist focusing on serving people in recovery. I am …

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How the Stuff deal shuffles the NZ media deck 20:25

3M ago20:25

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Just six days after WBD confirmed the end of Newshub, news broke that Stuff would take over delivery of the 6pm bulletin from July 6th. It's a huge deal, which could vault Stuff to video stardom, or become a huge pain and distraction. Duncan Greive analyses the spiralling implications of what will prove a major sliding doors moment in New Zealand's…

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Spring Game Recap with Coach Holmes 1:18:50

4M ago1:18:50

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Spring game weekend, or as it's known locally, Hokie Hi Weekend, is a celebration of Hokies athletics. In addition to the football program, so many of our teams are in action and being showcased - making it one of the best weekends on the VT calendar. In this episode, Pete and Sam chat with Coach Mike Holmes of the Hokie Hitter YouTube series. Mike…

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The Spring Game Pregame Show | LIVE from TOTS! 56:46

4M ago56:46

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The second annual Spring Game Pregame Show was a blast! Two Deep, Boundary Corner, Tales from the Terrordome, VT4L, Treadmill Horse, Main Street Pharmacy, and, of course, the Sons of Saturday came together to break down every aspect of Hokies football prior to the 2024 VT Spring Game. Segments 1 & 2 were more business-like, getting into the nuts an…

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How Madison Reidy built a YouTube smash for the NZ Herald 39:55

4M ago39:55

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It's been a bleak start to the year for journalism – but it's worth dwelling on where growth and innovation is still happening. Madison Reidy is just 28, but has already worked at three news organisations and an investment bank. She joins Duncan Greive on The Fold to talk about 100 episodes of Markets with Madison – and one very challenging and vir…

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Another dark day for NZ media, and the plan? Nothing. 27:20

4M ago27:20

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Over the last 30 hours TVNZ and Warner Bros. Discovery have confirmed the closure of some of our most significant news and current affairs programming including Sunday, two 1News bulletins and the total loss of Newshub. Hundreds of journalists will be out of jobs and with nowhere to go, it will be increasingly difficult for New Zealanders to access…

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Stirring the Sauce with Tom Krasny 1:12:46

4M ago1:12:46

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Tom Krasny is a queer, trans, neuro-divergent Glasgow based artist and organizer who is passionate about non oppressive ways of relating. Tom’s work sits on the seam between art and activism, and centers consent as a valuable orientation to collectively learn and practice new skills and tools that allow us to explore relationship to self, others an…

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Is what's happening to news all advertisers' fault? 49:06

4M ago49:06

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There's an idea so pervasive that it almost doesn't get questioned in media: that media agencies – the people who place ads on behalf of most big advertisers – are largely staffed by 25-year-olds who only consume social media. There is some truth to that – but it's more complicated than it appears. Alex Radford and Richard Thompson run an independe…

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Spring Practice Check-In with Kolby Crawford, WBB Hires a Coach, Portal SZN for the Men 1:37:39

4M ago1:37:39

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Kolby Crawford from VT Scoop and 247 Sports joined Pete and Sam to discuss everything that's been going on at Hokies Spring practice. Position battles, stand-out players, guys who may be slipping down the depth chart, it's all here in this episode. After the conversation with Kolby, the guys turn to basketball, where things have been turned upside …

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After a lifetime on stages and screens, a new Mountain 43:53

4M ago43:53

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Rachel House might be just shy of a household name, but is definitely one of our most acclaimed and accomplished actresses, with key roles on what amounts to a role call of New Zealand's greatest films: Whale Rider, Boy, Hunt for the Wilderpeople, Cousins and more. She's just directed her debut feature in The Mountain, and joins Duncan Greive on Th…

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Tech Wins a Natty, Women's Loss Ends Era, Kenny Brooks' Future, Football Recruiting Win 1:03:36

4M ago1:03:36

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It was an action-packed weekend for Hokies athletics. Our ladies were in action hosting the NCAA tournament, our wrestlers were battling for championships out in Kansas City, and our football program got a boost on the recruiting trail. Pete was joined by Mike McDaniel to get you up to speed on everything VT, and provide some perspective on the run…

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The startup helping small media get a bigger share of advertising spend 45:46

4M ago45:46

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Jane Ormsby's Scroll Media is a technology and sales solution for smaller publishers which often miss out on the huge advertising spends which go mainly to Google, Meta and a few large local entities. She joins Duncan Greive on The Fold to talk about Scroll Media's plan to get the likes of Rolling Stone NZ and Newsroom on more radars. Learn more ab…

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Holy Street Fever! 1:48:44

5M ago1:48:44

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Street Fever is a versatile, mixed-media performance-artist residing in Boise, Idaho. Rooted in an ongoing spiritual awakening, Street Fever has been on a wildly cinematic path to better understand themselves as an artist, spiritual seeker, and human being. After losing all their possessions, being institutionalized multiple times and nearly losing…

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The NZ film legends behind Once Were Warriors and The Convert 41:34

5M ago41:34

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The creative relationship between director Lee Tamahori and producer Robin Scholes spans 30 years, including heavyweight features such as Once Were Warriors, Mahana and now critically acclaimed new release The Convert. They join Duncan Greive to discuss the unintentional political resonance of their new film and the financial challenges facing film…

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Commonwealth Cups with Jeramy Biggie, Women Hope to Host, Spring Football is Here! 1:12:01

5M ago1:12:01

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We did our first on-location pod of 2024 and it was a blast! Founder of Commonwealth Brewing Co., Jeramy Biggie, joined Pete for an interview about his life in the beer industry. From his start, to how he builds out his tap list, to what's next in craft brewing, he provided amazing insight. Next up was Ed Williams for thoughts on our basketball pro…

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Amoore and Co. Await Selection Sunday, Men Need a Run, VT Football Spring Hype Train 1:06:46

5M ago1:06:46

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It was a busy weekend for Virginia Tech athletics - both basketball teams, wrestling, the diamond sports, etc. Pete and Sam get you caught up on everything before discussing their beers, as well as some of the football hype the #Hokies been getting the past few months.By Pete B. & Sam Jessee | Sons of Saturday

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How big data and AI are transforming out-of-home – and advertising 45:55

5M ago45:55

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David Owen, Research and Insights director at nationwide out-of-home media group oOh!media and Tori Colebourne, CMO at Black Pearl Group, an NZX listed SAAS / cloud business join Duncan Greive on The Fold to talk about the role of data in media and communications decision-making in 2024 and beyond. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.…

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