Best Ben Dickinson Podcasts (2024)

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

1d 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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ALA 2024: In Conversation with Zack Kaplan July 2024) 8:28

8d ago8:28

8:28

The Convention Collective's Senior Editor Dan Berry Talks to writer ZACK KAPLAN at the American Library Association Annual Conference & Exhibition held at the San Diego Convention Centre June 27 – July 2, 2024 about his latest works including the visceral and heart-pumping KILL ALL IMMORTALS, published by Dark Horse Comics.…

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

9d 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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American Songcatcher: Bob Wills 45:34

16d ago45:34

45:34

Back in the day, I discovered the music of Bob Wills when I was a fresh faced college DJ at WXYC Chapel Hill. It was like hearing songs from an alternate universe to me, a kid who grew up listening to FM and AM radio’s menu of pop, rock and rap of the day, sprinkled with music bought from cassette clubs and record stores that ventured as far back a…

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Rural Roots That Run Deep With Nick Shoulders and Adeem the Artist 34:50

26d ago34:50

34:50

In the first of two episodes from MerleFest in April 2024, we highlight two artists making their debuts at the festival, Nick Shoulders and Adeem the Artist. Following this episode are two artists who have made MerleFest a regular stop over its history — 24 and 26 times, respectively — Jim Lauderdale and Donna the Buffalo. Gallery images above: (le…

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

1M 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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Fostering innovation in Tech – Gentrack’s Mark Rees 20:29

1M 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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When Praise and Worship Is Also a Really Good Time: Trombone Shout Bands 23:40

1M ago23:40

23:40

Hymns and gospel songs have flowed into, and very often, back out of out of every style of music with roots in the American South. From the music itself to its context in worship through choirs, instruments ranging from piano to organ to praise bands, and communal singing, the gospel tradition is, if not front and center in one’s life experience, t…

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

1M 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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Striking the Eternal Chord of Cosmic Country With Daniel Donato 37:58

2M ago37:58

37:58

It was the last gig of a late winter tour, and Daniel Donato was ready to exhale. His band was, too, having had the rare treat of seeing their wives the night before, as they prepared for one more show, a late night performance in Asheville, NC. As Daniel told me, they were all in high spirits, and I knew this bode well for their performance, which…

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

2M 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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From farm to plate - NZ King Salmon's Carl Carrington and Ben Rodgers 23:57

2M 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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Welcome BeingAI - our first listing for 2024! With Sean Joyce and David McDonald 32:33

3M ago32:33

32:33

Earlier this month we were proud to welcome our first listing for 2024, BeingAI to the NZX! BeingAI is a company at the forefront of bringing groundbreaking technology to business operations. In such an exciting era for the team, we spoke to the company’s Chair Sean Joyce and CEO David McDonald about the inspiration for the company, why they listed…

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Navigating Global Commodity Trends 26:49

3M ago26:49

26:49

In this episode of The Opening Bell, we hear from Adam Davis, Co-founder of Farrer Capital Management, on the recent resurgence of interest in agricultural commodities trading. Adam delves into the drivers behind this trend, the impact of climate change on agricultural markets, emerging trends and sectors within the commodity market, and the signif…

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Let's Go Good Together - Bremworth CEO, Greg Smith 28:18

3M ago28:18

28:18

At Bremworth, sustainability is intricately woven into all aspects of the company’s fabric. We were joined by the company’s CEO, Greg Smith to discuss the inspiration and opportunity to take the transformative leap to focus purely on wool carpets and rugs and how they’re working hard alongside their customers to go good together.…

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From Beethoven to Emily Dickinson and Earl Scruggs: The Musical Archaeology of Tony Trischka 27:03

3M ago27:03

27:03

It is natural that a second generation bluegrass banjo player would have soaked up as much of Earl Scruggs’ style on the five string as possible when starting out; it is just as natural that they would push outside of those boundaries of the territory staked out by their pioneering forebears. In Tony Trischka’s case, part of this instinct to turn b…

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Keeping NZ Connected - Chorus Head of Sustainability, Hannah Taylor 20:24

3M ago20:24

20:24

Now more than ever sustainability is front of mind for both investors and companies. As we delve into our sustainability podcast series this month, we had the privilege of chatting with Hannah Taylor, Head of Sustainability at Chorus. Hannah shares invaluable insights and trends shaping the sector, including the latest developments in mandatory cli…

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Revisiting a North Carolina Massacre: Shelton Laurel, Part One 27:42

3M ago27:42

27:42

There is a decidedly darker mood in the United States than ever in our lifetimes, it seems. In just one example poll recently, one in five Americans agreed that violence is necessary to get the country back on track. With that in mind, it seems like a good time to remember what happened the last time the country acted on this, when we fought the Ci…

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Unveiling the next decade in global dairy export growth 33:51

3M ago33:51

33:51

In this episode of the Opening Bell, NZX's James Atkinson is joined by William Loux from US Dairy Export Council, and James Robertson from Fonterra for a panel discussion on the export dynamics in the dairy industry. James and William cover global milk supply, and challenges around weakening Chinese demand, as well as a shift in consumer preference…

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WonderCon Anaheim 2024: In Conversation with Tony Fleecs (March 2024) 6:04

3M ago6:04

6:04

Over the Easter Weekend of March 29th-31st 2024, Comic-Con International once again invited the brightest and shiniest in comics, pop culture, gaming and cosplay to the Anaheim Convention Center for another epic WonderCon event. While the rain and holiday season may have kept some of the crowds at bay, those that did attend were presented with some…

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WonderCon Anaheim 2024: In Conversation with Steve Orlando (March 2024) 6:37

3M ago6:37

6:37

Over the Easter Weekend of March 29th-31st 2024, Comic-Con International once again invited the brightest and shiniest in comics, pop culture, gaming and cosplay to the Anaheim Convention Center for another epic WonderCon event. While the rain and holiday season may have kept some of the crowds at bay, those that did attend were presented with some…

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WonderCon Anaheim 2024: In Conversation with Bruce Dickinson (March 2024) 12:04

3M ago12:04

12:04

Over the Easter Weekend of March 29th-31st 2024, Comic-Con International once again invited the brightest and shiniest in comics, pop culture, gaming and cosplay to the Anaheim Convention Center for another epic WonderCon event. While the rain and holiday season may have kept some of the crowds at bay, those that did attend were presented with some…

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WonderCon Anaheim 2024: In Conversation with Jackson Lanzing, Collin Kelly & Eamon Winkle (March 2024) 19:02

3M ago19:02

19:02

Over the Easter Weekend of March 29th-31st 2024, Comic-Con International once again invited the brightest and shiniest in comics, pop culture, gaming and cosplay to the Anaheim Convention Center for another epic WonderCon event. While the rain and holiday season may have kept some of the crowds at bay, those that did attend were presented with some…

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LACC 2023: In Conversation with Patrick Horvath 15:10

4M ago15:10

15:10

TCC Senior Editor Dan Berry talks to writer/artist Patrick Horvath, the creator behind the hit series BENEATH THE TREES WHERE NOBODY SEES...By Englishman In San Diego

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Going Solo, With Soul: Travis Book 30:18

4M ago30:18

30:18

It was one of the first cold days of the fall in the western NC mountains when I trekked up from Spindale to Brevard to talk with Travis Book ahead of his show in town that night. Spindale is perhaps 60 miles away, where I work at WNCW, and with special shortcut directions from a trusted source who travels that route regularly, I figured it would t…

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Leadership learnings – Seeka CFO, Nicola Neilson 17:37

4M ago17:37

17:37

Seeka’s CFO, Nicola Neilson joins us to talk about what got her initially interested in the finance industry, the role senior leaders need to play in influencing change in gender pay and equal opportunities, and how Seeka is working towards closing the gender pay gap.By NZX

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Career Insights - Smartshares CEO, Anna Scott 23:35

4M ago23:35

23:35

Continuing our spotlight of female leaders within the capital markets, it was a pleasure to have a conversation with Anna Scott, CEO of Smartshares. We discussed what got her into the finance industry, what it means to be a female leader and her first six months as CEO. As a mentor for others, Anna shares insights into the importance of remaining a…

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Building a career in markets - Craigs Head of Strategy, Hannah Gillespie 23:14

4M ago23:14

23:14

Interested in a career in finance? For our next Opening Bell podcast, Craigs Investment Partners Head of Strategy, Hannah Gillespie joins us to discuss her journey within financial markets and what her role as Head of Strategy entails. Hannah also talks to the diversity of career opportunities within the sector and how a successful career in market…

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Teaching the Art of the Bluegrass Jam: Pete Wernick 39:10

4M ago39:10

39:10

What connects you to the year 1946? Think of the time immediately following World War II, and perhaps black and white images of men in fedoras and women in long dresses come to mind. Maybe you have parents or grandparents who were born around that time, or maybe you know someone who lived then and has past on. It is an era that now seems quite dist…

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Navigating the boardroom: Joan Withers on leadership and career growth 44:42

4M ago44:42

44:42

For our next Opening Bell podcast, we had the privilege to speak to Joan Withers, a highly distinguished Chair and Professional Director, as part of our celebration of female leaders within the capital markets during the month of March. Joan talks to her career journey to date – including challenges entering the workforce following six years as a s…

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The Social Impact - Sir Bill English and Chris Wilson 30:04

4M ago30:04

30:04

Despite donating to charities being common in New Zealand, social investment is often not talked about. To help encourage more conversation, Jarden and ImpactLab have teamed up to create a report which delves into Social Return of Investment in the charities sector. To discuss the findings, we spoke to Jarden’s Chris Wilson and ImpactLab’s Sir Bill…

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What's up for 2024? – ASB’s Chief Economist, Nick Tuffley 29:04

5M ago29:04

29:04

In complex economic conditions, we were joined by ASB’s Chief Economist, Nick Tuffley to discuss the role of an economist, the macro-economic trends as to why New Zealand is experiencing high interest rates and the importance of raising productivity in the year ahead. Nick also provides interesting insights into global trends - including the Americ…

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Journey to liquidity: The Cocoa Craze 34:02

5M ago34:02

34:02

With cocoa futures trading at all-time highs, NZX Commercial Manager Cristina Alvarado is joined by Martijn Bron, former Head of Cocoa Trading at Cargill, who shares his insights and experience in trading cocoa markets, and what has changed in the last 20 years. First up, NZX Dairy Analysts Rosalind Crickett and Lewis Hoggard give us an update on g…

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Blurring Lines and Packing a Punch With Stillhouse Junkies 30:06

5M ago30:06

30:06

Here at Southern Songs and Stories, we take some liberties from time to time with what we put forward as songs and stories that fall under the umbrella of the American South. After all, we have featured a band from England (The Ruen Brothers), an artist from Idaho (Eilen Jewell), and several artists out of the sui generis state of Texas (Shinyribs,…

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What's up in the markets? NZX CEO, Mark Peterson 24:14

5M ago24:14

24:14

To kickstart our year of NZX Opening Bell podcasts we sat down with our Chief Executive, Mark Peterson to talk all things markets. Following the release of our 2023 Annual Results, Mark highlights NZX Group's solid performance amidst tough market conditions. Mark also shares exciting opportunities ahead for both the company and the capital markets …

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Talkin' Con with An Englishman In San Diego s11e02 ALEX DE CAMPI 1:10:17

5M ago1:10:17

1:10:17

s11s02: ALEX DE CAMPI* ORIGINALLY LIVESTREAMED, Sunday 18th February 2024 *Catch the full livestream of each episode as it goes out live by being a Patreon supporter of the channel: www.patreon.com/EnglishmanSDCC----------...in which we are joined - very graciously, last minute - by multi-hyphenate, super-talented writer and director Alex De Campi …

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Talkin' Con with An Englishman In San Diego s11e01 JOEL MEADOWS 1:10:17

5M ago1:10:17

1:10:17

s11s01: JOEL MEADOWS // 'SHERLOCK HOLMES & THE EMPIRE BUILDERS'* ORIGINALLY LIVESTREAMED, Sunday 10th February 2024 *Catch the full livestream of each episode as it goes out live by being a Patreon supporter of the channel: www.patreon.com/EnglishmanSDCC----------...in which Joel Meadows (Tripwire Magazine), joins us for our first episode back of t…

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Diversifying and Exporting Bluegrass With Dark Shadow Recording’s Stephen Mougin and Ben Wright 34:09

5M ago34:09

34:09

It was day five of the IBMAs and I had been up until four that morning, but Stephen Mougin and Ben Wright might have even seen the sun come up that day after they hosted yet another late night music showcase. Technically their showcases shut down around two or three in the morning, but there was always the chance that artists such as Sierra Ferrell…

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An Update, and Two Quick Takes With Tony Trischka and Travis Book 16:09

6M ago16:09

16:09

Here at Southern Songs and Stories, there is never a shortage of stories to draw from a seemingly bottomless well of music artists; we only scratch the surface of what we would love for you to hear on this series. But even with that, we have a parallel problem, a good problem if you will, of having a whole lot of material on hand waiting to make it…

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Gravy: King Biscuit Time 28:11

6M ago28:11

28:11

Delta blues found its voice and audience on the airwaves of KFFA’s King Biscuit Time, a daily broadcast out of Helena, Arkansas. Bluesmen like Sonny Boy Williamson and Robert Lockwood Jr., who would go on to become legends, interspersed their own songs with advertising jingles. King Biscuit Time, which launched in 1941, gave unprecedented exposure …

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Finally, A Country That Welcomes Her: Rissi Palmer 31:37

6M ago31:37

31:37

Imagine getting your dream job and immediately being scrutinized for your appearance; being asked to wear a wig that was nothing like your natural hair; being quizzed on obscure bits of the history of your field; being asked whether you took the job as a stepping stone to another one. Imagine getting lots of hate mail about the fact that you look d…

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Cross Fading All Over the Place With Nora Jane Struthers and Joe Overton 24:44

7M ago24:44

24:44

It is easy to think of musical genres as enduring, definitive territories that are discovered as much as they are created. But even continents drift, and when you dig deep into the careers of artists who are said to be from musical land X,Y or Z, you find that they often do not stay in one place for long, and are likely to be pushing their home ter…

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The importance of being cyber aware – Alastair Miller 19:47

7M ago19:47

19:47

With the rise in cyber-attacks impacting both companies and individuals, we sat down with Aura Information Security’s Principal Virtual Security Officer, Alastair Miller on steps you can take to protect yourself and your business. Alastair covers common attack methods, why we are noticing a rise in attacks and where you should look for more informa…

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Recharge | Reshape | Renew – Gentrack’s Gary Miles 22:15

7M ago22:15

22:15

Following an extremely successful year, it was wonderful to have Gentrack’s CEO, Gary Miles join us back on the podcast to provide an interesting update on energy transformation, the three waters program and other exciting programs across the world that will provide opportunities for Gentrack and shareholders.…

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Helping you achieve your investment goals - AFIC, Mark Freeman 17:35

7M ago17:35

17:35

As a company who has been investing in Australian and New Zealand equities since 1928, Australian Foundation Investment Company (AFIC) are well versed to investment strategies and how to find good companies to invest in. Tune in to find out more about the company through our chat with the companies Managing Director, Mark Freeman.…

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LACC 2023 - In Conversation with Zack Kaplan (L.A. Comic Con, October 2023) 10:47

7M ago10:47

10:47

LACC 2023 - In Conversation with Zack Kaplan (L.A. Comic Con, October 2023)Senior Editor Dan Berry talks to writer Zack Kaplan about his current and upcoming projects, and how he draws from personal drives, fears and ambitions to weave compelling and dramatic stories.By Englishman In San Diego

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Building a better future - Argosy’s Peter Mence and Saatyesh Bhana 19:55

7M ago19:55

19:55

With property being a hot topic in New Zealand, it was fascinating to speak to Argosy’s Chief Executive, Peter Mence and Head of Sustainability, Saatyesh Bhana on the company's commercial property portfolio and why they are shifting their focus to green buildings.By NZX

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DesignerCon 2023: In Conversation with Ben Goretsky 11:27

7M ago11:27

11:27

DesignerCon 2023: In Conversation with Ben GoretskiThe Convention Collective's Senior Editor Dan Berry talks to DCon's founder Ben Goretsky, about the superstar highlights of the show for 2023 and what massive changes are coming to DesignerCon in 2024 - including news of a new location for the show...…

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Leading the way: Insights from Antonia Watson, the CEO of NZ’s largest bank 20:06

8M ago20:06

20:06

In this episode of Opening Bell, we delve into the career journey of Antonia Watson, Chief Executive of New Zealand's largest bank, ANZ. Antonia shares how her initial passion for accounting has helped propel her into leadership positions, the importance of being flexible and looking for opportunities, and how she has handled challenges entering a …

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The Broadside: What It Takes To Make Music in Prison 29:46

8M ago29:46

29:46

At Southern Songs and Stories, we have become fans of the WUNC - North Carolina Public Radio podcast The Broadside, and here we collaborate to give you a special presentation of one their recent episodes. The Broadside explores news, history, and pop culture stories rooted in the American South. Plus, the show was recently named “New & Noteworthy” …

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