Best Susan Maxwell Podcasts (2024)

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Jo Caulfield, Stuart Mitchell, Amy Matthews and Connor Burns 28:03

35m ago28:03

28:03

Des Clarke hosts Scotland's award-winning satirical news quiz. An Eco-Audio certified productionBy BBC Radio Scotland

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Te Tiriti o Waitangi: What Tangata Whenua Say 1:25:07

18h ago1:25:07

1:25:07

Te Tiriti o Waitangi remains as important today as it did when it was first signed 184 years ago, but how can Aotearoa honour it, what are the key challenges and where do tangata whenua stand? Papawai Marae kaumātua Paora Ammunson (Ngāti Kahungunu/Rangitāne) welcomed the Featherston Booktown audience and Tāme Iti (Ngāi Tūhoe, Waikato, Te Arawa), Mo…

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Family Proclamations: “Thread of Courage," with Catherine Joy White 1:12:45

8d ago1:12:45

1:12:45

“Family Proclamations” is the new podcast by Blair Hodges, host of Fireside. Enjoy this sample episode and be sure to subscribe directly to Family Proclamations now, because this episode will fall out of the Fireside feed next month!By Family Proclamations

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The Crewe Murders 57:19

18d ago57:19

57:19

The murders of Harvey and Jeannette Crewe in their Pukekawa farmhouse in 1970 remains Aotearoa New Zealand’s most famous cold case. It spawned two trials, two appeals, a Royal Commission finding of police corruption and a free pardon, and still the killer has not been found. Journalists Kirsty Johnston and James Hollings conducted their own investi…

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Family Proclamations: “Pink Shoes," with Abi Maxwell 1:14:52

22d ago1:14:52

1:14:52

“Family Proclamations” is the new podcast by Blair Hodges, host of Fireside. Enjoy this sample episode and be sure to subscribe directly to Family Proclamations now, because this episode will fall out of the Fireside feed next month!By Family Proclamations

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The Magic of Mushrooms 49:13

29d ago49:13

49:13

Liv Sisson (Fungi of Aotearoa) and Zach Cotogni (Blue Honey) are on a mission to show Aotearoa New Zealand how important fungi are for the mental and physical health of human beings and the health of the planet. From lichen to psilocybin, they explored the world of mushrooms with renowned forager Helen Lehndorf (A Forager’s Life). This episode was …

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On the Couch: Gregory O'Brien 57:30

1M ago57:30

57:30

If anyone in Aotearoa New Zealand deserves the description polymath (a person of wide knowledge and learning), it is Gregory O’Brien. Not only did Gregory win at this years Ockham awards, for best illustrated non-fiction with Don Binney: Flight Path, this poet, artist, art curator, and writer of fiction and non-fiction, also flew to Manchester, UK …

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Jim Smith, Diona Doherty, Scott Agnew and Karen Bartke 28:00

2M ago28:00

28:00

This week, Des and the teams tackle the latest happenings in the United States, rail journeys and a reversal on self service checkouts. An Eco-Audio certified productionBy BBC Radio Scotland

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Where's Left? What Does That Even Mean? 1:26:41

2M ago1:26:41

1:26:41

The left is at a crossroads in New Zealand – the Labour Party struggles to be relevant while the radical left gathers strength in other parties. Do lefties want the traditional face of the Labour Party anymore? How do the Greens and Te Pāti Māori present themselves as credible options to govern? John Campbell asked the hard questions of trade union…

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Edinburgh Festival Special: Jay Lafferty, Andrew Maxwell, Melanie Bracewell and Connor Burns 28:00

2M ago28:00

28:00

Des Clarke hosts Scotland's award-winning satirical news quiz.By BBC Radio Scotland

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Elaine Malcolmson, Stuart Mitchell, Krystal Evans and Ray Bradshaw 28:03

2M ago28:03

28:03

Des Clarke hosts Scotland's award-winning satirical news quiz. This week, the teams take on the latest from the Olympics, the chancellor's spending audit, the Conservative leadership race, and why we’re so good at debating. An Eco-Audio certified ProductionBy BBC Radio Scotland

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Episode 77: "Blue Christmas" by Melissa Yi 36:21

3M ago36:21

36:21

Our latest podcast episode is a chilling medical mystery by author and emergency-room physician Melissa Yi. "Blue Christmas" is another story in Yi's series of mysteries featuring Dr. Hope Sze.

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Felicity Ward, Mark Nelson, Kathleen Hughes and Chris Forbes 28:02

2M ago28:02

28:02

Des Clarke hosts Scotland's award-winning satirical news quiz. This week, the teams take on the latest in the American Presidential campaign, an interesting study about chimpanzees and a special guest joins them to talk about Andy Murray retiring. An Eco-Audio certified ProductionBy BBC Radio Scotland

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Susan Riddell, Marc Jennings, Laura Davis and Don Biswas 28:02

3M ago28:02

28:02

Jay Lafferty hosts Scotland's award-winning satirical news quiz. This week, the teams tackle the King's Speech, the Republican National Convention, a new 'laughter law' and a dip in the River Seine. An Eco-Audio certified ProductionBy BBC Radio Scotland

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Episode 76: "Scars" by Iain Rowan 21:20

3M ago21:20

21:20

The latest installment in our podcast series features Iain Rowan's riveting story "Scars" from our Sept/Oct 2022 issue.

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Episode 14: Warren Maxwell 32:32

5M ago32:32

32:32

This week, Shane Te Pou and Phil Quin sat down with musician/teacher/local legend - Featherston’s own Warren Maxwell. Warren has made a significant contribution to music both in New Zealand and internationally as a multi-instrumentalist, composer, and a driving force behind many musical projects including Trinity Roots, Fat Freddy's Drop and Little…

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Episode 13: Kirsty Johnston 37:35

6M ago37:35

37:35

The murder of Harvey and Jeannette Crewe in their Pukekawa farmhouse in 1970 remains Aotearoa New Zealand’s most famous cold case. It spawned two trials, two appeals, a Royal commission finding of police corruption and a free pardon, and still the killer has not been found. Journalists Kirsty Johnston and James Hollings conducted their own investig…

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Episode 12: Dame Susan Devoy 33:55

6M ago33:55

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Dame Susan Elizabeth Anne Devoy is a New Zealand former squash player and senior public servant. As a squash player, she was dominant in the late 1980s and early 1990s, winning the World Open on four occasions. She served as New Zealand's Race Relations Commissioner from 2013 to 2018. Her new book ‘Dame Susy D’ is out now from Allen & Unwin. Dame S…

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Episode 11: Fighting for a World that Does Not Yet Exist - The Necessity of Activism. 1:31:00

8M ago1:31:00

1:31:00

As a word, “activism” is only about 100 years old – yet activists and movements for change have become a regular feature of social, civic, and political life in the 21st century. However, activism is about human beings motivating and confronting other human beings to change, thereby being a fundamental human activity. Four prominent Aotearoa New Ze…

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Dreaming Bigger this year, What's holding you back.. WHY NOT You!? 15:31

9M ago15:31

15:31

In this Episode Dreaming Bigger for you is possible. Why NOT YOU!li? yes you, this year is your year and its time to start that MIndshift for greater things for yourself. Get out of your own way and jump out to your comfort zone and start asking and declaring all the things in your life this year. Reflect on the past and what you want to leave behi…

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Episode 10: More Than a Magpie - The Novels of Catherine Chidgey 1:06:32

9M ago1:06:32

1:06:32

Catherine Chidgey has been one of this country's leading fiction writers for a quarter of a century, producing novels that are both provocative and sublime, starting with In a Fishbone Church and including two novels set in Nazi Germany. Her Ockham Book Awards shortlisted book The Axeman's Carnival, has astonished readers with its magpie narrator a…

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Step out - Focused 15:30

9M ago15:30

15:30

Step out into your NEW year with power and intention! By making a focused and centered Decision to leave all the negative and messy stuff from the past in the past and let it Go! Its a New Year and a New YOU, so step out in your power with 5 action steps that will help give you clarity in where you are headed in the new year and your purpose, so yo…

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Trailer 1:29

9M ago1:29

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This podcast is for christian women who want to EMPOWER every area of their lives and live free. I'm Susan your Host, come join the Journey to EMPOWER YOU in all the BIG STUFF the SMALL STUFF and all things LIFE. Come inside ! We will have .Real stories, Practical tips and tools, encouragement and biblical perspective to help you take action and na…

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Episode 75: "The Green Man" by James G. Tipton 46:07

11M ago46:07

46:07

The latest episode in our podcast series features a mystery featuring Sherlock Holmes's friend and confidant Dr. John H. Watson. This time around, Dr. Watson travels to coal-mining country in northern Wales to investigate corrupt railroad barons. Please enjoy "The Green Man" by James G. Tipton, from our Sept/Oct 2022 issue.…

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Episode 9: Pasifika Power 56:38

11M ago56:38

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Pasifika voices are among the most powerful in Aotearoa's New Zealand literary scene – original, provocative, funny, uplifting and heart-breaking. Four leading Pasifika writers – Victor Rodger, Nafanua Purcell Kersel, Tusiata Avia and Gina Cole – came together to at the Featherston Booktown Karukatea Festival in May 2023 read their own work and rif…

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Episode 8: Invasion and Resistance: Facing up to Parihaka 1:31:09

11M ago1:31:09

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November the 5th is a day of grief for Hon. Mahara Okeroa and Ockham Book Awards shortlisted author Rachel Buchanan, whose tūpuna were on the whenua when the Crown troops descended; a day of shame for Richard Shaw, whose great-grandfather was with the armed constabulary; a day of knowledge for academic Vincent O’Malley, who seeks to find the truth …

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S’mores (Bonus Episode)—Tara Boyce on Hope 53:50

1y ago53:50

53:50

Tara Boyce joins us to reconsider Tom Whyman’s episode about “hope.” Is Tom too hopeful? Transcript at our website, firesidepod.org/episodes/boyce. Buy the book and other merch at firesidepod.org/store.By Fireside with Blair Hodges

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Episode 7: Late Night Lit - Poet's Corner 59:00

1y ago59:00

59:00

Late at night is when poets come to life and are at their best. Now you can re-live some of the best poets and poetry in Aotearoa NZ – Poet Laureate Chris Tse, Sam Duckor-Jones, Rachel Buchanan, Debbie Broughton and Frankie Leota captured during their performance at Featherston Booktown Karukatea Festival in May this year. https://www.booktown.org.…

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Episode 74: "The Beano" by Floyd Sullivan 34:49

1y ago34:49

34:49

Find out what happens when a photographer gets wrapped up in a murder case involving a very famous guitar and a sports memorabilia collector. Here is "The Beano" by Floyd Sullivan, from our September/October 2021 issue.

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Episode 6: Andrea Vance 44:22

1y ago44:22

44:22

In this episode, Phil Quin talks to Andrea Vance, author of 'Blue Blood: The Inside Story of the National Party in Crisis.' Andrea Vance is a senior journalist at Stuff. Born in Northern Ireland, she worked in the Press Gallery at the New Zealand Parliament for nearly a decade, first with Stuff and then TVNZ. She spent seven years as an investigati…

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Episode 73: "The Wolf and Lamb" by Joslyn Chase 41:18

1+ y ago41:18

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In this episode of the AHMM podcast, Joslyn Chase takes listeners back to Victorian England to tell the thrilling tale of a woman trying to survive Jack the Ripper's 1888 killing spree. "The Wolf and Lamb" originally appeared in our May/June 2020 issue.

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Episode 5: Roger Steele 24:58

1+ y ago24:58

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Roger Steele ONZM is a nearly retired publisher on the Kāpiti Coast. Over 25-odd years his company launched hundreds of fine writers and safeguarded a great deal of Aotearoa’s national treasure. His first published book was J.C. Sturm’s poems, and his last will be her collected works, later this year. Roger talks with Shane and Phil about his publi…

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Episode 4: Sam Duckor-Jones 26:04

1+ y ago26:04

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Sam Duckor-Jones is an artist & writer formerly of the Wairarapa, now of the West Coast. He has published two poetry collections with THWUP & shows regularly with Bowen Galleries. His current project is the immersive public sculpture Gloria of Greymouth. Sam will be appearing at multiple events during the Karukatea Festival, including Late Night Li…

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Episode 3: Ryan Cahill 27:03

1+ y ago27:03

27:03

Ryan Cahill is an Epic Fantasy author from Dublin, Ireland, now residing in New Zealand. His book series 'The Bound and The Broken' have sold over 100,000 copies worldwide. Ryan talks with Shane and Phil about how he forged his path as a writer and found success by doing things his way. Ryan Cahill will be appearing at Featherston Booktown as part …

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Episode 2: Mary Biggs 12:30

1+ y ago12:30

12:30

In this episode, Shane Te Pou and Phil Quin talk to Featherston Booktown Operations Manager Mary Biggs about some of the highlights of the 2023 Festival programme. The Festival Programme can be found at: https://www.booktown.org.nz/ Tickets available HERE. Produced by Denver Grenell & Phil Quin for Featherston Booktown. Engineered by Huck Jackson a…

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Joy, with Ross Gay 1:10:16

1+ y ago1:10:16

1:10:16

Ross Gay is a New York Times bestselling author of essays and poetry. His latest book is ‘Inciting Joy,’ which argues that “joy is something like what we feel like when we help each other carry our sorrows, what we feel like when we sort of realize we're practicing our entanglement, our belonging to one another.” Transcript at our website, fireside…

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Episode 1: Shayne P. Carter 31:27

1+ y ago31:27

31:27

Hosts Shane Te Pou and Phil Quin talk to the legendary Shayne P. Carter (Straitjacket Fits, Dimmer) about his career in music and his writing process. Shayne will join broadcaster and Ockham Book Awards short-listed author Nick Bollinger and Featherston musician extraordinaire Warren Maxwell (Trinity Roots, Little Bushman) for 'Notes on the Page: W…

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Episode 72: "Five Bullet Friday" by Mary Angela Honerman 28:19

1+ y ago28:19

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"Five Bullet Friday" centers around the murder of Lucy Bell, an overachieving travel agency manager whose co-workers all have secrets that could drive them to kill. But did any of them do it, or did Lucy have some secrets of her own? Find out by listening to Mary Angela Honerman's reading of her exciting story from our July/August 2022 issue.…

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