Best Ian MacKenzie Podcasts (2024)

In this episode of SpudChat, Ryan Barrett chats with Kelvin Montagu of Applied Horticultural Research in Australia about regenerative agriculture at the World Potato Congress, held in late June in Adelaide, Australia. This recording was done by the folks at PotatoLink, the Australian potato industry extension project. You can find out more about Po…

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John MacKenzie chats with Cam Dumesny, CEO Western Roads Federation, to gain an understanding of the fast timeframe in which the Fitzroy Rover Bridge in W.A. was constructed. 13:43

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John MacKenzie chats with Cam Dumesny, CEO Western Roads Federation, to gain an understanding of the fast timeframe in which the Fitzroy Rover Bridge in W.A. was constructed, in comparison to the proposed timeframe of 6-years for a new Barron River Bridge at Kuranda in Qld.By Mornings with John Mackenzie

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What does sex mean to me? An inquiry in five parts. 13:34

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A few years ago I read Terry Real’s book “Us: Getting Past You & Me to Build a More Loving Relationship.” He is a well established couple’s therapist and friends with a fair number of celebrities, with the forward written by Bruce Springsteen. In one chapter he shares the story of two men, a “strikingly handsome couple” that were “killing each othe…

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John MacKenzie chats with Enver Salita, president of the Cairns Chamber of Commerce, about the need to work together to revive the CBD and attract local families by combating youth crime. 11:27

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John MacKenzie chats with Deputy Mayor Brett Olds, CRC Councillor for Division 9, about the closing down of the Esplanade Lagoon during peak tourist season. 11:30

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John MacKenzie chats with Deputy Mayor Brett Olds, CRC Councillor for Division 9, about the closing down of the Esplanade Lagoon during peak tourist season, and gains an understanding of a development for social housing on Buchan Street that is opposed by residents living nearby.By Mornings with John Mackenzie

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Yanyan Lin, cello and Umi Garrett, piano 41:18

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Cellist Yanyan Lin and pianist Umi Garrett perform works by Clara Schumann, Fanny Mendelssohn Hensel, Lili Boulanger, and Nadia Boulanger. Yanyan Lin performed Haydn D Major Cello Concerto at age 19 with Shanghai Conservatory Orchestra as his solo debut in Shanghai He-luting Hall. He has been invited by festivals such as Piatigorsky International C…

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Steve Ahmet (covering for John MacKenzie) chats with a caller, Rick from Cairns, about victims of crime and compensation. 6:48

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Steve Ahmet (covering for John MacKenzie) chats with a caller, Rick from Cairns, about victims of crime and compensation. Rick raises the question of a class action lawsuit against the government for failing in their duty of care to protect its citizens from harm. Parallels were made to the class action lawsuit against the government by individuals…

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John MacKenzie chats with David Crisafulli, State Leader of the Opposition, about the newly announced LNP policy on crime, dubbed "adult time for adult crime". 8:03

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John MacKenzie chats with David Crisafulli, State Leader of the Opposition, about the newly announced LNP policy on crime, dubbed "adult time for adult crime", where juvenile offenders will be subject to adult sentencing for particular anti-social, violent, and property crimes.By Mornings with John Mackenzie

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John MacKenzie chats with Julian Leeser, Federal Member for Berowra & Deputy Chair of Standing Committee on Health, Aged Care and Sport, about the reality of growing antisemitism in modern Australia. 5:49

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John MacKenzie chats with Nick Dametto, State Member for Hinchinbrook KAP, about the need for major parties to adopt "on-country" programs to help address the rise in crime and anti-social behaviour in ... 10:59

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John MacKenzie chats with Nick Dametto, State Member for Hinchinbrook KAP, about the need for major parties to adopt "on-country" programs to help address the rise in crime and anti-social behaviour in Far North Queensland. Recent statistics have revealed that Queensland is the crime state of Australia, with the Far North being one of the worst per…

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Gavin King (covering for John Mackenzie) chats with Craig Crawford, State Member for Barron River, about the Barron Bridge near Kuranda following the announcement of $700M for a duplicate bridge for Bribie ... 8:48

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Dr Terry Goldsworthy, Associate Professor in Criminology at Bond University, about Queensland being tagged as the "crime state" of Australia following the revelation of shocking statistics. 7:40

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John MacKenzie chats with Dale Last, LNP State Member for Burdekin, about major safety improvements needed for the Bruce Highway following the tragic death of three people in a horror crash north of Gumlu ... 6:46

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John MacKenzie chats with Dale Last, LNP State Member for Burdekin, Shadow Minister for Rural & Regional Affairs, and Shadow Minister for Fire and Emergency Services, about major safety improvements needed for the Bruce Highway following the tragic death of three people in a horror crash north of Gumlu, Queensland.…

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John MacKenzie chats with David Nye, Manager of Aviation & Business Development at Cairns Airport, about the return of Cathay Pacific flights between Cairns and Hong Kong and what this means for tourism ... 10:15

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Gavin King (covering for John MacKenzie) chats with former CRC Mayor Bob Manning, to discuss a pet project of his, the establishment of a Cairns-based NRL team from Papua New Guinea. 7:57

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Ian Rucker, baritone and Michael Banwarth, piano 28:31

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Baritone Ian Rucker and pianist Michael Banwarth perform music by Gabriel Fauré, Gustav Mahler, Frank Loesser, Leonard Bernstein, and Richard Rodgers live from the Seventeenth Church of Christ, Scientist, Chicago. The third-year baritone with Lyric Opera’s Patrick G. and Shirley W. Ryan Opera Center from Oshkosh, Wisconsin, Ian Rucker will appear a…

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John MacKenzie chats with Dr. Denis Muller, from the Centre for Advancing Journalism at The University of Melbourne, about the release of Julian Assange 12 years after the famous "Wikileaks" dump that ... 11:03

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John MacKenzie chats with Dr. Denis Muller, from the Centre for Advancing Journalism, Senior Fellow & Subject Coordinator for Journalism (Law & Ethics) at The University of Melbourne, about the release of Julian Assange. For over 12 years in total, Assange hid in political asylum and was then detained by British authorities, following the famous "W…

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#68 | Healing Soul Through Men’s Work - Dr. Stephen Faulkner 1:01:50

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“The first half of my career was spent putting people to sleep, and after my midlife crisis, I realized I had to start waking people up, including myself.” My guest today is Dr. Stephen Faulkner, a former medical doctor, pilot, and one of my key mentors on the path of mythopoetic masculinity. In this episode, Stephen reflects on his nearly 70 years…

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John MacKenzie chats with Cr. Brett Moller, CRC Representative for Div 1, about the new educational and high-impact signage at the Babinda Boulders swimming hole to better address the disproportionate ... 10:56

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John MacKenzie chats with Scott Worlein, Owner of SRW Security Services based in Ayr, to contrast the security implications needed to combat growing youth crime in a modern world. 12:56

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John MacKenzie chats with Scott Worlein, Owner of SRW Security Services based in Ayr, to contrast the security implications needed to combat growing youth crime in a modern world. Mr. Worlein was forced to expand his security business to include the patrolling of neighbourhood streets in the Burdekin Shire. Residents of Cairns' suburbs are sadly ha…

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John MacKenzie chats with rugby league legend, Chris "Choppy" Close, about the return of Reece Walsh for the State of origin Game 2. 12:04

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John MacKenzie chats with Chris Grice, CEO of National Seniors Australia, about the cash vs cashless debate that has many people talking. 10:14

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John MacKenzie chats with Chris Grice, CEO of National Seniors Australia, about the cash vs cashless debate that has many people talking. The importance of keeping cash in our community should be stressed by all, as it can disproportionately affect older generations of Australians.By Mornings with John Mackenzie

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John MacKenzie chats with Geoffrey Thomas, Editor-in-Chief at AirlineRatings.com, for airline updates including Qantas's seat sale, the collapse of Bonza, and the exciting future for Cairns Airport. 11:26

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John MacKenzie chats with Geoffrey Thomas, Editor-in-Chief at AirlineRatings.com, for airline updates including Qantas's seat sale, the collapse of Bonza, and the exciting future for Cairns Airport, albeit remaining reticent on the details of any new flights.By Mornings with John Mackenzie

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John MacKenzie chats with Mark Raymond, Body Corporate Chair at Kamerunga Villas, about the urgent need to repair and restore mains power to the "Kamerunga Villas" living complex. 7:59

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John MacKenzie chats with Mark Raymond, Body Corporate Chair at Kamerunga Villas, about the urgent need to repair and restore mains power to the "Kamerunga Villas" living complex. Residents have been relying on backup generator power for the past 6 months, ever since the December 2023 flood event destroyed the mains infrastructure.…

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John MacKenzie chats with Darryl Paradise, Manager of the Lion’s Den Hotel (south of Cooktown), about their recovery efforts following the Cyclone Jasper-related flooding. 7:34

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John MacKenzie chats with Greg Williams, Retired Civil Contractor, 40 Years Experience on Road Construction, about replacing the Barron River Bridge with speed and efficiency, making comparisons to other ... 14:30

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Oliver Neubauer, violin and Chelsea Wang, piano 42:52

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Violinist Oliver Neubauer and pianist Chelsea Wang perform works by Clara Schumann and Richard Strauss live at the Seventeeth Church of Christ, Scientist, Chicago. Violinist Oliver Neubauer is quickly establishing himself as one of the most exciting young artists of his time. First prize winner of the 2023 Susan Wadsworth Young Concert Artists Inte…

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John MacKenzie chats with CRC Deputy Mayor Brett Olds, Division 9 Councillor, about the return of live music at Trinity Beach after months of silence due to a single noise complaint trumping the community ... 7:52

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John MacKenzie chats with Craig Crawford, State Member for Barron River, about utility infrastructure at Kamerunga Villas following the Cyclone Jasper-related flooding event that destroyed and washed out ... 6:32

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John MacKenzie chats with Ken Harley, a talkback caller from Mareeba, about his direct involvement in turning around the lives of troubled youth and what skills-based practices could be implemented by ... 13:21

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John MacKenzie chats with Dr. Paul WIlliams, Associate Professor in Politics and Journalism, Griffith University, about the importance of ensuring cash is a legal form of payment as Australia trends toward ... 7:58

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John MacKenzie chats with David Nye, Manager of Aviation & Business Development at Cairns Airport, about the exciting announcement of 3 weekly flights by mid-August between Cairns and Bali by Air Asia ... 19:03

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John MacKenzie chats with Roger Ward, Director of Cairns Mortgage Brokers & Senior Fellow of the Financial Services Institute of Australasia, about GDP, the lack of economic growth, and the reality of ... 10:10

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John MacKenzie chats with Dr. Denis Muller from the Centre for Advancing Journalism at The University of Melbourne, about the ethical considerations following the appointment of a new interim CEO at Cairns ... 7:30

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John MacKenzie chats with Dr. Denis Muller from the Centre for Advancing Journalism and Senior Fellow & Subject Coordinator for Journalism (Law & Ethics) at The University of Melbourne, about the ethical considerations following the appointment of a new interim CEO at Cairns Regional Council. The appointed interim CEO worked as a volunteer on the c…

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John MacKenzie chats with Dr. Christina Zdenek, Ecologist & Postdoctoral Research Fellow at The University of Qld, about the fight to save the iconic Palm Cockatoo. 9:44

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Recovery after a stroke w/ Dr. Jamie Fleet 27:46

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According to the Public Health Agency of Canada, more than 878,000 Canadian adults have experienced a stroke. Strokes affect each person differently, based on where and how much damage is done to the brain, but there is hope. On this episode of the DocTalks Podcast, host Ian Gillespie talks to Dr. Jamie Fleet, a physiatrist from St. Joseph’s Parkwo…

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John MacKenzie chats with Cr. Martin Bella, Mackay Regional Council, about comments made by a former judge, Clive Wall, who 'slammed inaction over spiralling youth crime'. 16:33

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John MacKenzie chats with Cr. Martin Bella, Mackay Regional Council, about comments made by a former judge, Clive Wall, who 'slammed inaction over spiralling youth crime'. The need for a boot camp style of detention was again pushed for, as Cr. Bella reiterated his call to put space between the 'predators and their prey'.…

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John MacKenzie chats with Scott Stanford, President Teacher's Professional Association of Queensland, about the push for teachers to have access to body cameras as an effort to help deal with school-based ... 7:30

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#14 | The Rise of the Neighbourhood Village with Sarah Wildeman 1:07:13

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In this episode of The Villager Podcast, Jasper Sircus talks with Sarah Wildeman, founder and CEO of Our Common, a coaching and consulting firm that focuses on building community and fostering collaboration. Sarah shares her journey into intentional community living and how she landed in a neighbourhood community over the past five years. We discus…

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John MacKenzie chats with Nick Dametto, KAP State Member for Hinchinbrook, about a petition known as "Castle Law", which is a proposed bill to protect victims of home invasions when defending themselves ... 11:44

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John MacKenzie chats with Nick Dametto, KAP State Member for Hinchinbrook, about a petition known as "Castle Law", which is a proposed bill to protect victims of home invasions when defending themselves and their families. Mr. Dametto also commented on the recent change in the law that bans the sale of knives to minors, explaining how is wrong to "…

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In-Ae Ha, piano 42:35

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Recently winning 3rd prize at the Epinal International Piano Competition and Leoš Janáček International Competition in Brno, In-Ae Ha is acclaimed as a passionate pianist, lauded for her “new and radiant interpretation, brilliant virtuosity, and driving energy” according to the Chosun Newspaper Concert Review. The post In-Ae Ha, piano appeared firs…

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John MacKenzie chats with Geoffrey Thomas, Editor-In-Chief at AirlineRatings.com, about the recent cases of violent turbulence experienced on some of the top airlines in the world. 11:53

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John MacKenzie chats with Adam Adams, owner of several Cairns businesses, including Night Owl, about the idea for the council to introduce security dogs as an effort to curb CBD violence and anti-social ... 7:44

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John MacKenzie chats with Roger Ward, Director of Cairns Mortgage Brokers & Senior Fellow of the Financial Services Institute of Australasia, about recommendations into regional bank branch closures. 10:26

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Mackenzie Melemed, piano 38:49

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Recipient of the 2022 Avery Fisher Career Grant, 29-year-old American pianist Mackenzie Melemed’s international career continues to flourish. Melemed was the winner of Juilliard’s 2019 Leo B. Ruiz Carnegie Hall Recital Prize and 2018 Arthur Rubinstein Prize, as well as the Jade Medal at the 2019 China International Music Competition and the first p…

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