Best NERD Zealand Podcasts (2024)

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74. Harsh Lessons, 69.69 & The Horror That Is Toy Story - Seán Tinker's Tiny Joys 40:47

5h ago40:47

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Seán Tinker is BACK and he brings us through his Tiny Joys. If you haven't, go back and listen to his previous episode about how to make it as a musician. Seán Tinker's Tiny Joys Harsh Lessons Misheard/misunderstood lyrics Reoccurring numbers Overanalysing films Follow Seán on Insta HERE Fill out the Ruddle Me This! Survey HERE…

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73. Quizzes, Comedy & Tiny Joys w/ Alan McElroy 1:11:16

3h ago1:11:16

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In this episode I'm joined by Alan McElroy, Irish born comedian currently residing in Auckland, New Zealand. He runs the incredibly popular Crack Up Quiz Nights, Crack Up Comedy Nights, Booze & Craic Comedy Nights and does a whole lot more I'm sure! I'd been wanting to pick Alan's brain forever so this was an awesome opportunity to me and I'm very …

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Ramblin' About The Lazarus Project 33:03

2d ago33:03

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I watched this show called The Lazarus Project and wanted to ramble about it!By TapeDeck Media

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Trudi Mares - Deputy Secretary, Transport for NSW 41:18

3d ago41:18

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Trudi Mares is the Deputy Secretary at Transport for NSW. In this episode of the Women Who Move Nations podcast, proudly sponsored by NEC, Trudi talks to host Michelle Batsas about transformative changes in NSW transport. Trudi delves into enhancing network reliability to increase patronage, with a strong focus on equitable access. Trudi shares her…

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72. How To Make It As A Musician w/ Seán Tinker 42:30

6d ago42:30

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In this episode I'm joined by a good friend Seán Tinker who's recently made the jump to being a full time entertainer like myself. I had so many questions for Seán about how he makes a living, how he got started, what was his breaking point to quitting the day job, etc. so it was awesome to be able to sit down with him and pick his brain. It's a gr…

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71. Singing, Smutty Books & Smashing People At MarioKart - Liv McKenzie's Tiny Joys 53:56

13d ago53:56

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In this episode I'm joined by Liv McKenzie, one of the new generation of comics in NZ well on her way to becoming a massive star. Easily my biggest comedic guest on the pod so far, so it's a very exciting day for me! We had a chat about what Liv has been up to post-comedy-fest, why it's important to keep yourself grounded as an entertainer and then…

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Mt. Hossmore & More | Hoss Town Podcast Ep. 3 1:05:15

16d ago1:05:15

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Watch the FULL episode WITH VIDEO for FREE on YouTube HERE! In this episode the dons of Hoss Town put together their personal list of Mt Hossmore, 4 of the greatest hosses who represent the hossest of the hoss. Taylor’s List Jack Black Andy Ruiz John Pinette Samoa Joe Matt’s List Andre the giant John Goodman Shaq - Charles Barkley Hagrid Honourable…

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The Hon. Minister Williams MP - Minister for Public Transport and Active Modes 52:21

17d ago52:21

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The Hon. Minister Williams MP is Victoria's Minister for Public Transport and Active Modes and shares her fascinating journey from practicing law to becoming a key political figure in Victoria, with host Michelle Batsas. With a remit that includes driving major public transport infrastructure initiatives, like the Metro Tunnel, she advocates daily …

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70. All My Covid Jokes Comedy Special Commentary 50:31

22d ago50:31

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Fill out the survey about the show HERE! Episode 70 already, blimey! If there was a comedy guild award for milking my previous content until it was long dry, I'd be the undisputed winner many years running. I watched the movie Contagion a couple of weeks ago and it got me thinking about the pandemic again and I'd always wanted to do a comedy specia…

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69. Done Is Better Than Perfect w/ Anto Martin 39:15

29d ago39:15

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Fill out the survey about the show HERE! In this episode I'm joined by my good friend Anto Martin and we discuss the concept of "Done Is Better Than Perfect", a philosophy I've been working very hard to live by lately rather than getting bogged down in perfection and then projects never getting finished. Anto's someone I greatly respect who has ach…

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Cassie Hames - Programmer at Sage Automation 36:41

1M ago36:41

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Cassie Hames is a programmer at SAGE Automation who has lived experienced as a professional with impaired vision. She discusses her role at SAGE with host, Michelle Batsas, including the development of the See Me app which enhances public transport accessibility for users with impaired vision, and shares her personal journey proving her detractors …

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Leadership & Development: Author Martha LaGuardia Kotite talks about her books So Others May Live, about U.S. Coast Guard Rescue Swimmers and Changing the Rules of Engagement, which features several aviatrix ... 1:09:33

1M ago1:09:33

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Send us a Text Message. In this interview with author and retired U.S. Coast Guard Captain Martha LaGuardia-Kotite, we talk about her career, which culminated in being recalled to active duty as the Commandant’s Press Secretary, then we get into her books - So Others May Live: Saving Lives, Defying Death; Changing the Rules of Engagement: Inspiring…

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68. Reality TV w/ Comedian Brodie Hunter 39:11

1M ago39:11

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Fill out the survey about the show HERE! This week I'm joined by stand up comedian, fledgling journalist and just all around lovely guy, Brodie Hunter! We have a chat about his studies as a journalist and then move onto talking about Reality TV, we chat about the early days of MTV's reality tv programs, keeping up with the kardashians, jersey shore…

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Aviatrix Classics discussion with Jacque Boyd and Jenny Beatty about Louise Thaden's memoir, High, Wide, and Frightened 1:15:54

1M ago1:15:54

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Send us a Text Message. In this Literary Aviatrix Classics discussion with co-hosts Jacque Boyd and Jenny Beatty, we discuss Louise Thaden’s memoir, High, Wide, and Frightened, first published in 1938, two years after Thaden won the Bendix in its first co-ed year. This is a quintessential read for every pilot and avgeek, anyone who loves history, a…

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67. Anna From Paint & Sip's Tiny Joys 48:02

2M ago48:02

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This week I'm joined by Anna of Paint & Sip, a lovely wee art studio in Christchurch's Arts Center where you can come along and join in on fun and social painting classes where you can also have a bevvy or two. Anna has been a joy to chat with on the couple of occasions I've been into her studio so I feel very lucky she gave up some of her very bus…

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Aviatrix Writers' Room interview with bestselling author Maggie Shipstead on her classical writing education and publishing journey. 40:20

1M ago40:20

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Send us a Text Message. In this Literary Aviatrix Writers’ Room interview with best-selling author Maggie Shipstead we get into the details of her author journey. Maggie is an inspiration for anyone who aspires to be a professional writer. In our conversation, she talks about how a writing course with Zadie Smith during her undergrad at Harvard cem…

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Novelist Maggie Shipstead talks about the feral bootlegging, Alaska bush, and Air Transport Auxiliary pilot character, Marion Graves, from her best selling Great Circle. 39:16

1M ago39:16

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Send us a Text Message. In this interview with author Maggie Shipstead, we discuss her best-selling novel Great Circle. In this sweeping saga, we follow fictional pilot Marion Graves from her feral childhood in Montana where she first encounters a barnstorming pilot team and decides that flying is her life's purpose. She flies as a bootlegger trans…

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Beef, Venison & Male Delusion | Hoss Town Podcast Ep. 2 52:25

2M ago52:25

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Watch the FULL episode WITH VIDEO for FREE on YouTube HERE! Content Warning: The fellas discuss the Drake/Kendrick beef which alludes to some alleged misconduct, as well as Baby Reindeer which deals with some really heavy subject matter, as well as a bit towards the end about terrorism which contains death, mayhem and self harm references. Jesus, w…

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Stacey van der Putten - Director Public Transport and Active Modes, Auckland Transport and PTAANZ Board Director 45:20

2M ago45:20

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Stacey van der Putten is the Director Public Transport and Active Modes at Auckland Transport and a PTAANZ Board Director. A trailblazer in the transportation industry, Stacey delves into her journey of integrating private sector expertise into public transport with host Michelle Batsas, emphasising the significance of inclusive leadership and effe…

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66. People Watching, Bevvies & Unhinged Facebook Posts - Charn Williams' Tiny Joys 1:00:01

2M ago1:00:01

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Charn Williams is back with a vengeance and we talk about her Tiny Joys, it's another fun filled frolic through topics such as oodies, when is it people watching vs perving, how many beverages can one person have on the go at once, and why I suspect Charn is secretly a cat masquerading as a human. Charn Williams's Tiny Joys: my oodies People watchi…

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65. Fringes, Nuggies & Schadenfreude - Ocean Denham's 5 Tiny Joys 49:34

2M ago49:34

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This week I'm joined by Auckland based stand up comedian Ocean Denham and she brought 5 tiny joys to the show. We ended up getting into some great tangents about entertaining children, being labeled the "picky" eater as a kid, and why whenever you have a fringe, it's a sign that things aren't going well. (I currently have a fringe) Ocean has a show…

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Michelle Sheppard - Senior Diversity and Inclusion Advisor at Victoria's Department of Transport and Planning 1:02:10

2M ago1:02:10

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Michelle Sheppard is a Senior Diversity and Inclusion Advisor at Victoria’s Department of Transport and Planning. In her transparent and vulnerable conversation with host Michelle Batsas, Michelle details her personal and professional journey as a transgender woman in the transport industry. Reflecting on her own experiences struggling with identit…

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Aviatrix Classics - Introducing my co-hosts, Dr. Jacque Boyd, general aviation pilot and aerospace educator, and Captain Jenny Beatty, professional airline pilot and aviation diversity advocate, both self ... 1:02:37

2M ago1:02:37

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Send us a Text Message. Welcome to the new ‘Literary Aviatrix Classics’ series, where I discuss books written by and about our aviatrix pioneers with my venerable co-hosts, Dr. Jacque Boyd and Captain Jenny Beatty. In this interview, we get to know Jacque and Jenny, and we announce the subject of our first ‘Classics’ discussion. Dr. Jacque Boyd is …

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64. Donating A Kidney w/ Charn Williams 53:03

2M ago53:03

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This week I'm joined by my good friend and comedic colleague, Charn Williams where she talks us through the process of what it was like to donate a kidney here in NZ. Charn has a great memory for the details and took me through every step of the process with heaps of laughs along the way. If you'd like to learn more information about the Kidney exc…

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Pilot Polly Vacher talks about her record-setting solo flight from the North Pole to Antarctica to raise funds for the charity Flying Scholarships for the Disabled 1:09:16

2M ago1:09:16

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Send us a Text Message. In this interview with inspiring pilot Polly Vacher, she talks about her memoir Wings Around the World: The Exhilarating Story of One Woman’s Epic Flight from the North Pole to Antarctica. She shares how she prepared for the trip, some of the obstacles that stood in her way and how she navigated them, the very difficult deci…

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63. What it's been like working as a full time comedian for a year 59:56

3M ago59:56

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It's just over a week since a year to the day I left my previous job to work as a comedian full time. It's been a year of ups and downs and I've learnt a lot, most of which I tried to document in this episode of the podcasts. The questions I covered: Did I make any money this year? How much of my runway have I used? How has my lifestyle changed? Ho…

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Kylie Gorham - Senior Product Manager at NEC Australia 47:46

2M ago47:46

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Kylie Gorham is a SeniorProduct Manager at NEC Australia. In her interview with host Michelle Batsas,Kylie talks about the innovative edge of public transport. Listen as theyunpack the impact of technology on operational intelligence and passengerexperience. Kylie shares her career journey and insights, including theimportance of travelling to diff…

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62. Portable Buffets, Knee Injuries & Ultra Running w/ Comedian Chris Ingham 41:25

3M ago41:25

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Stoked to be finally sitting down with Chris Ingham, a comedian from the Manawatū region of NZ and chatting about Ultra Marathon Running. I have an aunt and uncle who are into this so it was great to chat with someone about it. Don't think I'll be partaking in it any time soon, although I've been training to try and hit the city 2 surf 6km run next…

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Can We Beat Our Dads In A Fight? | Hoss Town Podcast Ep. 1 46:24

3M ago46:24

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Watch the FULL episode WITH VIDEO for FREE on YouTube HERE! HossTown is a monthly podcast by two big boys respectfully making some noise, stand up comedians Taylor Ruddle & Matt Lilley. The aforementioned Mayors of HossTown take a lighthearted look at masculinity in modern times - it's a journey of trying to find a balance between being Cavemen and…

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61. Duolingo, True Crime & Dungeons & Dragons - Sam Jones's 10 Tiny Joys 1:13:31

3M ago1:13:31

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This week I'm Joined by Sam Jones, a local stand up comedian who I've known for many years and it's great to be able to finally collab with her! She brings to the show her 10 tiny joys. Sam's 10 Tiny Joys My rose leather jacket Dungeons and Dragons Coffee/tea Sable the Cat Drawing Pokémon True Crime podcasts Duolingo Teaching English Comedy My part…

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Mel Barber - Managing Director at NEC New Zealand 43:22

3M ago43:22

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This episode of PTAANZ’s Women Who Move Nationspodcast features Mel Barber, Managing Director at NEC New Zealand. Guest hosted by Rowan Selwood-Eyles, Public Transport Advisor at Waka Kotahi NZ TransportAgency and PTAANZ Emerging Mobility Leader, Mel discusses her transformational leadership approach in the industry as she touches on public transpo…

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60. Gerard Dougherty's 5 Tiny Joys 1:03:10

3M ago1:03:10

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This week I'm joined by one of my best pals in comedy, Dunedin's own Gerard Dougherty, the master of the Turkish Getup and collectively we are known as the hack-street boys! Gerard brought with him 5 tiny joys and I think going forward for the most part, we'll be running with 5 from now on, to allow for more time spent on each joy. Gerard's 5 Tiny …

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Prolific mystery writer Edith Maxwell, writing as Maddie Day, talks about her writing career and incorporating historical details about a young Amelia Earhart into her new novel A Case for the Ladies ... 35:30

3M ago35:30

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Send us a Text Message. In this fun interview with mystery writer Edith Maxwell, publishing under the pen name 'Maddie Day', we talk about her historical mystery, A Case for the Ladies: A Dot and Amelia Mystery, which launched in March. In it, a young Amelia Earhart, who is living in Boston, taking flying lessons on the weekends, and working at an …

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59. Molly Force's 10 Tiny Joys 1:03:09

4M ago1:03:09

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In this episode I'm joined by Dunedin stand up comedian Molly Force! I've been a big fan of her work for a couple of years now so I was stoked to be able to get her on the pod and we found out how we share a shocking amount of interests! Molly Force's 10 Tiny Joys: Winning fake arguments in the car Room temperature fruit A visit from a lady bug Hea…

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Dr Nicole Kalms - Associate Professor and Founding Director of the Monash University XYX Lab, Victoria 36:04

4M ago36:04

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In the third episode of Season 7 of the Women Who Move Nations podcast proudly sponsored by NEC, your host Michelle Batsas welcomes Dr Nicole Kalms, Associate Professor and Founding Director of the Monash University XYX Lab. Dr Kalms shares her ground-breaking work on gender-inclusive urban design, diving into the challenges girls, women and gender…

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58. 90's Anime Nostalgia 52:19

4M ago52:19

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In this episode, I ramble about my nostalgia for the way I used to watch anime back in the 90s during my childhood, and then in the wake of Akira Toriyama's passing I talk about my memories of DragonBall and why it was a meaningful series to me. This one ended up being a lot longer than I expected, and there's still so much more I'd love to cover, …

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57. Tom Lucas's 10 Tiny Joys 1:06:54

4M ago1:06:54

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This week I'm joined by Tom Lucas, an NZ based comedian from the UK and we went through his 10 tiny joys. Tom is moving back up north to hopefully launch some cool projects in the near future so make sure you follow him on Facebook and Instagram to keep in the know, or basically on any platform @TomLucasComedy. Tom Lucas's 10 Tiny Joys Getting unde…

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Ishra Baksh - Executive Director Strategic Insights and Transformation, Department of Transport and Main Roads, Queensland 45:45

4M ago45:45

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In this episode of Women Who Move Nationsproudly sponsored by NEC, Michelle Batsas interviews Ishra Baksh, Executive Director Strategic Insights and Transformation at Queensland's Department of Transport and Main Roads. Ishra and Michelle discuss the fusion of technology, diversity, and leadership in transforming transport and mobility, and Ishra s…

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Bloomberg space journalist and author Loren Grush talks about her book The Six: The Untold Story of America's First Women Astronauts 43:51

4M ago43:51

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Send us a Text Message. In this interview with Bloomberg space journalist and author Loren Grush, we talk about her childhood growing up around Johnson Space Center with two NASA Engineers and how that led her to unearth the stories of NASA's first women astronauts. Did you know you can support your local independent bookshop and me by shopping thr…

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Aviatrix Writers' Room - New Zealand pilot and author Penelope Haines on going from Na-No-Wri-Mo participant to self-published author. 34:15

4M ago34:15

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Send us a Text Message. In this interview with self-published historical fiction and mystery/thriller author Penelope Haines, we talk details on going from Na-No-Wri-Mo participant to self-published author. Did you know you can support your local independent bookshop and me by shopping through my Bookshop.org affiliate links on my website? If a boo…

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56 Pia from Plains FM's 10 Tiny Joys 1:12:57

4M ago1:12:57

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This time I'm joined by Pia from Plains FM. Plains FM have been so welcoming to me that I wanted to give back in some way by having a chat with Pia about her 10 Tiny Joys and also getting her to talk about what they do at Plains FM. If you wanna check them out, tune into 96.9 in Christchurch, or visit them Online, on Facebook or Instagram! Pia's 10…

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New Zealand flight instructor and author Penelope Haines on flying in the Land of the Long White Cloud and her Claire Hardcastle murder mystery Death on D'Urville 52:11

4M ago52:11

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Send us a Text Message. In this interview with New Zealand pilot, flight instructor and author, Penelope Haines, we discuss her mystery/thriller novel Death on D'Urville and talk all things flying and instructing in New Zealand! Did you know you can support your local independent bookshop and me by shopping through my Bookshop.org affiliate links o…

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55. Eurovision w/ Dec McHale 53:27

4M ago53:27

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This time I'm joined by Dec McHale, Stand Up, Improv Comic, Actor & icon from Auckland and he joins me on the show to talk about the behemoth music event that is Eurovision! I learnt a lot about the history of the event, how geopolitics influences the event depending on what's happening in Europe and then we talk about why Eurovision is meaningful …

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I Recorded An Audiobook! (Bonus Content) 52:37

5M ago52:37

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I recorded an Audiobook for Plains FM here in Christchurch and it's finally begun releasing! I recorded Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson. They have graciously allowed me to play chapters 1 & 2 here on my podcast but you'll have to tune in to hear the rest! You can listen to it if you tune into 96.9 every Saturday at 9:30am or visit this li…

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Veronica O. Davis - Transportation Nerd and Author 46:19

4M ago46:19

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Welcome back to the Women Who Move Nations podcast with your host Michelle Batsas. In the first episode of season 7, proudly sponsored by NEC, we welcome Veronica O. Davis, a pioneering voice in public transport and author of "Inclusive Transportation – a Manifesto for repairing divided communities." Veronica discusses the essence of equitable tran…

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54. The Genius of Phantom Planet w/ Steve King 1:01:05

5M ago1:01:05

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In this episode I'm joined by my good friend Steve King and what begins as a bit of a moan-fest about how hard it is to advertise comedy shows in this day and age turns into quite an insightful chat when Steve brings up the way the band Phantom Planet (remember The OC's theme?) use their patreon page to engage with their community. This part of the…

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53. Matt Lilley's 10 Tiny Joys 56:59

5M ago56:59

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In this episode I'm joined by 2 great friends of mine, Georgia West Cahill and Matt Lilley where LIVE in front of an audience 8 members strong at Little Andromeda (2 left in the break), we went through their list of 10 tiny joys. This episode is Matt's list of 10 tiny joys. Matt Lilley’s 10 tiny joys A good sunset Coming up with a new joke Kane Wil…

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Award winning authors Sherri L. Smith and Elizabeth Wein talk about their exciting new collaborative Young Adult release, American Wings: Chicago's Pioneering Black Aviators and the Race for Equality 1:45:48

5M ago1:45:48

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Send us a Text Message. In this interview with all-star award-winning young adult authors Sherri L. Smith and Elizabeth Wein, they discuss their fabulously researched and written young adult non-fiction American Wings: Chicago's Pioneering Black Aviators and the Race for Equality in the Sky. They give us a glimpse into this fascinating aviation his…

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Aviatrix Writers' Room: Sara Ackerman on becoming a best-selling historical fiction author after having three novels rejected. 20:38

5M ago20:38

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Send us a Text Message. In this Aviatrix Writers’ Room interview with best-selling author Sara Ackerman, she shares how she went from three rejected, unpublished novels to finding an agent and becoming the successful author of six acclaimed historical fiction novels centered on Hawaiian history, including her latest release, The Uncharted Flight of…

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Quick Update (Feb 2024) 3:03

5M ago3:03

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Just wanted to give a quick update about why you might not have been seeing new episodes in your apps while this changeover to the new host (hopefully) gets resolved. In the meantime, you can listen on: Spotify Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts iHeartRadio Overcast Pocket Casts Goodpods And a bunch more here I'd also love it if you could join the Patr…

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