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Two British lifelong Harry Potter fans Hannah and Charlie re-read their favourite childhood book chapter by chapter with added alcohol and cynicism in fortnightly episodes! The perfect podcast for HP fans who want to revisit the story through an adult lens (AKA, NSFW), and with the added bonus of British accents, Hannah and Charlie lovingly tear apart the books pointing out plot holes, anti-feminist moments, transphobia, fat phobia, and most of all...dick jokes. A unique combination of intel ...
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Discussions and topics relevant to the house of worship sound community. Mixing techniques, IEM setup, building teamwork, and more. Between the technical aspects and the human aspects -- that's where church audio techs live. Hosted by Samantha Potter (spotterengineering@gmail.com) and James Attaway (james@attawayaudio.com)
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The podcast about Bond, film and Columbo, hosted by John Rain. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/smershpod. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Minority of One is a podcast that focuses primarily on history and politics (and how the two connect). Civil rights and civil liberties issues are particularly emphasized. Charles Boyd is a historian, writer, dog dad and Harry Potter fan. Politically, he identifies as a left libertarian.
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Perseverance Podcast

Kelvin the DeafBlind Potter

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Being Deafblind has been a challenge for me, but when I apply joy to my pain, I can persevere through my suffering. The Perseverance Podcast is here to help you overcome your pain with hope by hearing about how others have lived beyond their challenges. If you would like to be a guest on my show, email me at info@perseverancepodcast.com
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The 602 Club is TFM's dedicated podcast to our passion for all things geeky outside of Star Trek. We cover classics as well as much of what is coming out as a way of helping listeners find new things to try. Each week host Matthew Rushing, Christy Morris and friends from around the network and beyond deep dive into topics such as Star Wars, Lord of the Rings, Marvel, DC Comics, James Bond, Doctor Who, Battlestar Galactica, Harry Potter, Zack Snyder and much more. So pull up a chair, order a ...
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Harry Games

Erica Ostergar

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Siblings James and Erica get together every week to have intelligent (or not) literary discussions on some of their favorite books. Includes Harry Potter, The Hunger Games, etc.
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Join film producers David Baron and David Heyman, and cast Michael Gambon (Dumbledore), Robbie Coltrane (Hagrid), Bonnie Wright (Ginny Weasley), Evanna Lynch (Luna Lovegood), James and Olivier Phelps (Fred and George Weasley), Warwick Davis (Professor Filius Flitwick and Griphook) and Helen McCrory (Narcissa Malfoy) as they discuss the final installment of the Harry Potter film series, “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows”. The story follows Harry Potter on a quest to find and destroy Lord ...
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Actor Daniel Radcliffe (Harry Potter), screenwriter Jane Goldman (Kick Ass) and director James Watkins (Eden Lake) discuss their new movie The Woman In Black, based on Susan Hill's best selling novel. Young London solicitor Arthur Kipps (Radcliffe) is forced to leave his three-year-old son and travel to the remote village of Crythin Gifford, but when he arrives at the creepy old mansion, he discovers dark secrets in the villagers’ past, and a mysterious woman dressed all in black. Moderated ...
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GREAT STORIES about GREAT STORYTELLERS shares insights into storytellers whose names you no doubt recognize—names like Edgar Allen Poe, Steven Spielberg John Grisham and Walt Disney—but reveals the backstories you probably never heard about them. The podcast features different kinds of storytellers—authors, directors, playwrights and even a poet or two. In short 10-15 minutes episodes, this fun and sometimes funny podcast features anecdotes and tidbits about storytellers, with each episode s ...
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James and Oliver Phelps (aka Fred and George Weasley) talk to a star-studded selection of friends, colleagues and personal heroes who stepped into the limelight at a young age, and find out what “normal” means to them. As identical twins who grew up on the Harry Potter film set as Fred and George Weasley, you could never say that the pair had a “normal” start to life. But recently, they’ve been thinking: what does “normal” mean anyway? Ready your ears for behind-the-scenes Potter revelations ...
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Whats Up with Wendy

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The What's Up with Wendy Podcast will indulge listeners with an in-depth conversation between Wendy Lowy Sloane and her special guests. Wendy's ability to connect with her guests has led to many repeat appearances from popular celebrities including Eric Stonestreet, Monica Potter, Nate Berkus, Lori Laughlin, Paul Reiser, and James Van Praagh.
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Unmuted

Bria Nicole, Lauren Polk, Tessa Bentulan & James Donnarumma

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Unmuted is a podcast series aimed at discussing trends in media today. From new releases of digital content to how media has changed everyday life, Unmuted encourages discussion of the developments of our modern era. Unmuted invites listeners to interact with the hosts and looks to Unmute the Public.
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We Are Makers Podcast

Kate and Jack Lennie

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Jack and Kate Lennie travel to maker's workspace and have long form conversations about their business and work. This is in addition to the We Are Makers Publication that is printed four times a year that shares makers stories from all over the globe.
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A comedy fan fiction podcast, where top comedians read out their original fan fiction. Expect sexy tales of Harry Potter! Weird Star Wars spin-offs! Rock ballads about Star Trek! And improved endings for Game of Thrones! But also none of these things! A niche podcast for anyone who has ever cared way too much about anything. Hosted by Ellen Waddell. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Welcome to Watch World, an recap and review podcast hosted by John Paul Murphy and Christian Humes. The media landscape is changing and there is now a plethora of options, not only for what you watch, but also how you watch. Whether that’s the traditional weekly format like HBO or AMC, or the entire season releases like Netflix and Amazon, John and Christian will give detailed analysis, speculation, and commentary on the most recent episodes of our favorite ongoing series or movies. Hosted o ...
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Welcome to the Aliens and Cowboys Podcast! We are 3 regular guys diving deep on the wild west, science fiction, adventure and other rabbit hole-worthy topics. Join us every week as we explore Star Wars, Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings, Marvel and more! Subscribe to our podcast and add to the discussion by following us on Twitter: @alienandcowboy. Cheers!
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Austin I started our show 3 years ago in college at University of Delaware. we are called two guys and a sound system . We play a lot of underground Bands musicians upcoming artist's . We also did interviews, Play Indie Rock Alternative Folk Music .I have interviewed Brad Byrd, The Cringe,Julie Eldoy, Mary Jennings, Shannon Bex, Beautiful Bodies, and more, We Were Based in Newark De, Now we are back in Merriam Ks , I do all my shows out of my Apartment.
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Are you easily confused by terms like cultural appropriation, cisgender, toxic masculinity, twunk, queer, black girl magic, and woke? Or maybe you’re tired of explaining terms like these and you need a community that gets you! Welcome to Minority Korner, where we take an introspective look at the world. through an intersectional lens. Join James: a queer, political, comedian, self proclaimed, sexy blerd (that’s Black Nerd) and each week he's joined in the Korner by another fabulous minority ...
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In this very first episode of The Matt Hampson Foundation Get Busy Living podcast, Foundation ambassador Jim Hamilton speaks to Matt, beneficiary Sophie Wilson and Harry Potter legend James Phelps about what it means to get busy living and how to do it! Expect inspirational stories of triumph over adversity, an insight into why the little things are so important to recovering from a catastrophic injury and whether James did indeed buy his 2.9 million Instagram followers…For more information ...
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Benjamin Maio Mackay's Talk 2 Me

Preachrs Podcast OnLine & OnStage

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Benjamin Maio Mackay's Talk 2 Me! was one of the most downloaded arts and entertainment podcasts in Australia. Enjoy actor, director, comedian and producer Benjamin Maio Mackay talking to stars of the entertainment industry about their work, life and experiences. Talk 2 Me completed 7 seasons, comprising of 100 episodes. While the show is currently on hiatus a return has not been ruled out. The show's initial run was over 7 seasons between 2014-2020. The show features interviews with worldwi ...
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Film & TV, The Creative Process: Acting, Directing, Writing, Cinematography, Producers, Composers, Costume Design, Talk Art & Creativity

Acting, Directing, Writing, Cinematography Producing Conversations: Creative Process Original Series

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Film & TV episodes of the popular The Creative Process podcast. We speak to actors, directors, writers, cinematographers & variety of behind the scenes creatives about their work and how they forged their creative careers. To listen to ALL arts & creativity episodes of “The Creative Process · Arts, Culture & Society”, you’ll find our main podcast on Apple: tinyurl.com/thecreativepod, Spotify: tinyurl.com/thecreativespotify, or wherever you get your podcasts! Exploring the fascinating minds o ...
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Have you ever been watching a movie or tv show and seen two characters (most likely cis men) have emotionally intimate, potentially sexually charged interactions, but the show or movie WILL NOT LET THEM KISS and it forces you, the viewer, to yell LET THE BOYS KISS! If yes, this might be the podcast for you! In each episode we'll explore a ship and ask (and answer!) the question: is it queerbaiting, queer coding, or queer canon? More generally, we'll also be using queerbaiting as a lens to ex ...
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Go behind the scenes of all your favorite theme parks with candid interviews from the people who work there. If they worked at a park, then they have stories, and those stories are right here, on Theme Park Legends! WordPress site
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Art of the Score

Andrew Pogson, Nicholas Buc and Dan Golding

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Art of the Score is the podcast that explores, demystifies and celebrates some of the greatest soundtracks of all time from the world of film, TV and video games. In each episode we’ll be joined by Andrew Pogson, Dan Golding and Nicholas Buc as we check out a soundtrack we love and break down its main themes, explore what makes the score tick and hopefully impart our love of the world of soundtracks.
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BT Sport brings you closer to the heart of the game with Michael Calvin's Football People, The weekly podcast features the best writers, addressing the biggest issues, and an in depth interview, conducted by the host, an award winning author and journalist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Love books? Love movies? Hosts Marisa Serafini and Phil Svitek love them both too... equally. So they decided to marry their love of both into a monthly dedicated series where they discuss books that have been adapted into movies.
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PepTalk with Pepper Money is the podcast that helps brokers learn, develop and grow their business. Whether you're a seasoned expert, or just starting out, join Pepper Money as they dig deep and explore the interesting world of mortgages.
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Welcome to "The Bookshelf Chronicles," the podcast that takes you on an exciting literary adventure through the world of books! Join us as we dive deep into the pages of captivating novels, explore thought-provoking non-fiction, and discover hidden gems from all genres. Each episode of "The Bookshelf Chronicles" is a delightful journey through the literary landscape, where our passionate hosts bring you engaging book reviews, author interviews, and insightful discussions. Whether you're a de ...
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The first of our Australian tour podcasts, and get this, this one wasn't event planned. Steph was the amazing potter that made the plates for our table at the great takeaway, an event put on by the creative city of Ballarat. From here we got talking and we Kate and I had the pleasure of sharing a table with her at the Mayoral dinner a few nights af…
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Yooooooo this week we have Jeremiah Watkins (Standup On The Spot, Trailer Tales) hanging with us and the man is just a delight. Join us as we fill every last brain cell with the least important stuff happening on the internet. We popped off for whole 'nother nice time over at http://patreon.com/timbutterly Come see me on the road! JUST ADDED Louisv…
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Joe Biden and Donald Trump go live in Atlanta tomorrow afternoon, New Zealand time. The televised US election debate is the earliest in the campaign since 1960, with Americans going to the polls in just over four months. It's the third time the US President and the former President will go head to head after two heated encounters in 2020. The Spect…
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Two astronauts are likely to remain stuck in space into July. Barry Wilmore and Sunita Williams were supposed to return on the Boeing Starliner about two weeks ago after an eight day stint in space. US Correspondent Katherine Firkin told Mike Hosking that there have been several issues including malfunctioning thrusters and helium leaks. She says w…
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There’s uncertainty over whether Corrections has capacity, with more prisoners on the way. The Government's sentencing law reforms will mean longer sentences and up to 1700 more inmates every year. Corrections Association's Floyd du Plessis says the prisons are currently full, and while there are more beds in theory, they aren't adequately staffed …
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A Gisborne Civil Defence manager says they're now dealing with the clean up from this week's severe weather. States of emergency in the Wairoa District and Hastings Heretaunga Ward remain in place. Roads were closed and people evacuated after heavy rain lashed the Hawke's Bay and Gisborne regions yesterday. Wairoa District Council says 400 properti…
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In this episode, I give you an update about my travel plans for the month of July, I review the Doctor Who season finale, I talk about what's going on with Star Wars fans and I tell you why I think the Catholic Church has a marketing problem. I talk about my experiences with the Pokemon Plus + and about why the Meta Quest makes me nauseous. The mig…
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Jason spends some quality time with Daniel Whittington of The Whiskey Vault and Wizard Academy. Together the two have an absolute *brilliant* conversation discussing independent bottling, whisky marketing, whisky blending, music. An eye-opener of an episode, to be sure! ...as usual, have a seat, have a pour (of the aforementioned SCN Balcones), and…
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New Zealand First has invoked the Agree-to-Disagree Coalition clause. Winston Peters says his Party doesn't support the Government continuing the Covid Commission of Inquiry in its current form. The clause is nestled within New Zealand First's Governance agreement with National, allowing Peters and his MPs to speak publicly about a Cabinet decision…
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A gambling scandal is causing a rocky run up to next week's UK election. Six police officers, including a member of Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's protection team, are in hot water after allegedly placing bets on the election date. UK correspondent Gavin Grey told Mike Hosking that it's an extraordinary saga, with two Conservative MPs now suspended a…
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There’s hopes a spike in global shipping prices won't stay around for long. Conflict in the Red Sea has caused shipping costs to jump three times higher than the rates seen at end of last year. But, ASB Senior economist Mark Smith told Mike Hosking, the impact on inflation will depend on how long prices remain high. He says the prices have spiked q…
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The latest in the Julian Assange saga is being coined a dark day in American history and press freedom. The Wikileaks founder is set to plead guilty to violating US espionage law and will be sentenced to 62 months of time already served before going free. Freedom of the Press' Director of Advocacy Seth Stern told Mike Hosking that it's a case that …
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WARNING: POTENTIALLY DIFFICULT SUBJECT MATTER IN THIS EPISODE (Deep Dive begins at 47:45) Join your favorite TransAtlantic podcasters, Ian, Liam, Megan and Georgia, as we're reviewing the 2022 Netflix Original Film on the 1994 Genocide Against The Tutsi in Rwanda, Trees of Peace. We're asking some big questions in our 232nd episode as we discuss: S…
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Australia is taking a firm stance on vaping. The sale of vapes will be restricted to pharmacies from next week, as the Greens agree to pass a proposed ban. However, the Government has agreed to water down restrictions that would have required adults to obtain a prescription. Australia Correspondent Donna Demaio told Mike Hosking that this has spark…
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Scott Robertson’s All Blacks squad has been announced, with Scott Barrett taking the captaincy. He’s taking over the duties from Sam Cane, with Ardie Savea and Jordie Barrett sharing the vice-captaincy. Rugby Commentator Tony Johnson told Mike Hosking that he doubts there’ll be any drastic changes right off the bat. He said that if they’re going to…
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The Cancer Society says yesterday was a momentous day but there's still a bit of uncertainty around Pharmac's funding boost. The Government's committed $604 million, taken in advance from next year's Budget. It will cover the funding for 54 new medicines, including 26 cancer treatments. Cancer Society chief executive Rachael Hart told Mike Hosking …
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Send us a Text Message. Today I got to chat with someone that has been a part of my Childhood I have watched Her on So Weird on Disney and Instant Star . She is a amazing Musican singer songwriting and Actress . Her Newest Album is called Season's . I love playing it on my Radio show and Podcast show called Twoguysoundsystem. https://www.bonfire.co…
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Shrek changed animation forever in 2001 when it won the first ever Academy Award for Best Animation Feature Length Film. In addition to pulling a $500 million box office and becoming the highest selling DVD of all time, Shrek has a terrific story with excellent characters. Pixar subverted and spoofed fairytales to give us something fresh in the gen…
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One from the archives, and the dark old days of 2020, when I had the pleasure to be joined by two of the suavest gentlemen in the world to chat all about Goldfinger, and what a pleasure it was. Joining me to hang around in, frankly too small, romper suits are a pair of the smoothest, suavest gentlemen actors you're likely to find at this time of th…
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Auckland will soon have Police on the beat 24/7. Community Beat Teams will be based in major centres, with 63 officers in Auckland, 17 in Wellington and 10 in Christchurch. It's the Police and Government's newest plan to crackdown on crime rates. Police Minister Mark Mitchell told Mike Hosking “We want to make sure that we have a safe city – not on…
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King Charles will likely skip New Zealand during his upcoming tour to the South Pacific. According to The Mirror, he and Queen Camilla are set to visit Australia and Samoa - but have dropped New Zealand. The visit was never officially announced - just rumoured to be on the agenda. UK Correspondent Gavin Grey told Mike Hosking “His Majesty is said t…
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I think we got enough out of Nicola Willis on the programme Friday to know that today, cabinet’s gonna sign off this money for Pharmac to solve the cancer problem. The big outworking of this is - I hope they've learned their lesson. This government has a couple of problems. The biggest one is the mess they inherited. We are going to spend at least …
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The Blues dominated the Chiefs on Saturday night to take the 2024 Super Rugby title at Eden Park - beating the visitors 41-10. Caleb Clarke scored a hattrick as Akira Ioane and AJ Lam got a try each. It's the first time they've won the competition in more than two decades. Newstalk ZB Sports Anchor, Andrew Alderson, told Mike Hosking “I thought it …
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The Government’s expected to announce a $600 million boost in funding for Pharmac today. If approved, it would bump the medicine budget up 40 percent - and cover the 13 cancer drugs the Government initially promised, and more. Patient Voice Aotearoa Chair, Malcolm Mulholland, told Mike Hosking “From our perspective – this was always going to be the…
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The Nosferatu trailer finally drops, The Bikeriders releases, Inside Out 2 continues to dominate, Box Office report, Benedict Cumberbatch confirmed for Avengers 5, Kinds Of Kindness, Smile 2 trailer, The Front Room trailer, It Follows 2, The Last Of Us series update, Lethal Weapon 5 is happening, Jordan Peele picks a release for his next film, spin…
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Send us a Text Message. TODAY I GOT TO CHAT WITH TRACEE PERRIN From Nashville her new album is Called The Clearing EP Apple and Spotify https://www.bonfire.com/store/twoguysoundsystem-merch/ use 10% off Tshirts Twoguysoundsystem20 T-shirts merch TWOGUYSOUNDSYSTEM20 10% off tshirts T-shirts merch TWOGUYSOUNDSYSTEM20 10% off tshirts Disclaimer: This …
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Inside Out 2. Pixar has struggle to find an audience recently has many of its releases were relegated to Disney Plus, but secondly the films were not connecting with audiences in the same ways its golden age offerings had. In this episode of The 602 Club hosts Matthew Rushing and Christy Morris talk about Inside Out 2. We discuss going back inside,…
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Labour’s lead in the UK election is holding steady as the Tories deal with a scandal. The party has admitted that their campaign head, Tony Lee, placed bets on the timing of the vote, allegedly just days before Sunak went public. The BBC revealed that Tory candidate Laura Sanders, wife of Lee, is also being investigated by Britain’s Gambling Commis…
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New Zealand's officially out of a technical recession but may not be out of the woods. Stats NZ figures show GDP rose 0.2% in the three months to March and the same amount for the year. However, per capita GDP decreased by 0.3%. Infometrics Chief Economist Brad Olsen told Mike Hosking that the numbers are not looking promising for Q2. He said that …
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Tomorrow’s Super Rugby Final is set to be an intense match. The Blues face off against the Chiefs at a sold-out Eden Park, kicking off just after 7pm. ZB’s Rugby Commentator Elliott Smith told Mike Hosking that the Chiefs have come out of nowhere in the last couple weeks. The Blues were expected to face the Hurricanes in the finals, the Chiefs ente…
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A Northland business leader says the large power outage will significantly impact business. Widespread power outages began yesterday morning when a transmission tower toppled at Glorit, northwest of Auckland. NorthPower says supply has since been restored to the majority of Northland. Top Energy is showing 61 customers in Bay of Islands still witho…
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This week we sit down with comedian and author Mike Rainey (On Percs, Dad Meat, Lil Stinkers, The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, Good Morning America, etc) to talk about his new book Delco Dirtball which you can order here: https://www.onpercs.com/store We popped off for whole 'nother nice time over at http://patreon.com/timbutterly Come see me on…
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Freight operators are thrilled they can deliver goods to Northland a lot faster from next week. State Highway 1 over the Brynderwyns will reopen to two-way traffic from 11.59pm next Wednesday, just in time for Matariki weekend. The Transport Agency says additional space has been created so crews can work on repairs without lengthy closures. James S…
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We'll know later today whether New Zealand was in a technical recession last financial quarter. Gross Domestic Product figures for the three months to March are released later this morning. ASB is forecasting a 0.1% rise. Senior economist Kim Mundy told Mike Hosking that they're not expecting another recession, but neither are they expecting strong…
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There's a renewed call for Boeing to be prosecuted after being grilled in the US Senate over its recent safety issues. US Justice officials have until July 7th to decide if it lays criminal charges. Family members of the 346 victims of two separate crashes involving Boeing planes five years ago were also at the hearing. US Correspondent Katherine F…
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Dolphin advocates are celebrating SailGP's decision to move next year's event from Christchurch. SailGP announced the 2025 edition wouldn't return to Lyttelton Harbour, which has hosted for the last two years. In this year's event, the first day of racing was controversially cancelled due to a Hector's Dolphin spotting. Maui and Hector's Dolphin De…
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In this episode, I interview Dr. Candace McCoy, a prominent criminologist, about her late husband, Dr. James J. Fyfe. After working as an NYPD cop during the 1960s and 1970s, Fyfe earned a PhD in criminal justice and became an outspoken advocate of police reform, testifying in many police misconduct lawsuits on behalf of the plaintiffs. Among his t…
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In Episode 95, James and Gary discuss all things compression — not only what compression is but how it effects different instruments or sections during a service. The hosts share some basics and starting points they use when compressing in the mix. Compression is ultimately a tool that can help achieve a desired sound and when used correctly, impro…
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Fifty years ago this summer, an actor, a playwright and a newspaper editor walked into a bar .... OK, kidding, it wasn't a bar. But James Roy, Anne Chislett and Keith Roulston DID sit down in Keith's living room and decide to start a summer theatre festival in Blyth, Ontario. Miraculously, nobody told them they were crazy. Fifty years later, theatr…
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1996 featured one of the biggest action/adventure hits of the century, TWISTER. This certified banger grossed $500 million at the global box office and was one of the first ever DVD's made for public purchase and rental. The phenomenon of this franchise will continue in August with TWISTERS. In the mean time, let's break down this 90's classic.…
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Dozens of migrants have been rescued from a sinking ship in the Mediterranean. German aid group RESQSHIP said it picked up 51 people from a sinking wooden boat, including two unconscious people, and found ten bodies trapped in the lower deck. A second ship sank nearby, and 64 people total are still missing from the vessels. Europe Correspondent Gav…
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Maintenance on ageing Interislander ferries is seen as a short-term solution by the Maritime Union. Estimated annual maintenance costs to keep KiwiRail’s three ageing Interislander ferries running could almost double to $65 million by next year, and keeping the ferries afloat will be an “ongoing battle”. A previous assessment of the fleet’s conditi…
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There’s hopes an improved vaccine against an infectious disease running rife through New Zealand cattle could ease costs for farmers. The Ministry for Primary Industries is backing a project which aims to develop a modified vaccine against Bovine Viral Diarrhoea. It impacts about 80% of our dairy and beef herds and costs the industry more than $190…
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A victims' advocate says new measures to address court backlogs are doable if all players in the system play their part. The Chief District Court Judge has introduced maximum waiting times based on the seriousness of the crime. For the least serious category —where there's no risk of prison— the aim is six months. Independent victims' advocate Ruth…
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