Best Obsessive Little Talks Podcasts (2024)

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26 June BONUS - Rain MIX 1 10:54

26m ago10:54

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Over the last year, the term ‘atmospheric river’ has entered our daily vocabulary, as New Zealand sees more intense rainfall hit our shores. From the Auckland anniversary floods, to two months worth of rain hitting the East Coast in just one day, the whole country seems susceptible to increased rainfall. But is this really the case, and if so, what…

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Pharmac funding: Do we need to change how we pay for medicine? 17:34

42m ago17:34

17:34

It may have taken a month to get there, but the Government has fulfilled its promise to fund new cancer drugs. Rather than the 13 promised on the campaign trail, it's giving $604 million for 54 new medicines, including 26 cancer treatments. It's hoped the promised cancer drugs will be rolled out within the next year and a half – with the first beco…

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Planes, trains and ferries: Why is NZ struggling to replace failing infrastructure? 22:46

2h ago22:46

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The Government is being warned it must invest in New Zealand's ageing infrastructure. It comes after a week of infrastructure woes, with the Defence Force plane breaking down, a track fault cancelling all trains in Auckland, and an Interislander ferry running aground. These are all areas that have been issues before, so what’s stopped us from fixin…

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#104 Greg Loh — Bouldering Pioneer, World’s Best Spotter, Belief Over Everything, Epic Midnight Lightning Story, Designing The 5.10 Dragons, and What Makes A Climber GREAT 2:20:47

23m ago2:20:47

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Greg Loh was one of the strongest boulders in the world during the mid 90’s and early 00’s. He traveled all over the world putting up FA’s of V13+ and climbing with the best. He competed in WC’s, the X-Games, and even won Nationals twice for speed climbing. He is known for being one of the first people who truly embraced bouldering as a discipline …

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The pro-consumer privacy lobby speaks - and why the Federal Government listens on privacy reform clampdowns for cleanrooms, hashed emails, geolocation, loyalty data trading and new definitions of personal ... 1:00:45

31m ago1:00:45

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There’s little contention today that the pro-consumer privacy lobby is winning the war over industry on privacy reform - they’re informed on industry techniques, loaded with compelling consumer research and aligned entirely on the need for a clampdown on the collection and use of an individual’s online data trail. Former NSW Deputy Privacy Commissi…

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Public service cuts unlikely to slow down: How many jobs have been cut so far? 19:48

2d ago19:48

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Thousands of jobs have gone, millions of dollars have been spent on redundancy payouts – and it’s not over yet as the public sector continues to tighten its belt. Budget 2024 set targets for $1.5 billion worth of cost-savings, with estimates for $1b in further savings over numerous financial years. But as the axe falls, there are questions over whe…

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Tim Ross: the Australian comedian on the life-changing effect of modest, modernist buildings – and tinted moisturiser 1:13:10

13m ago1:13:10

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A while back, Tim came to London to perform at the Isokon building in Belsize Park, and I managed to catch up with him to record this podcast. As a small boy in the Seventies, Tim quietly absorbed the lessons of modernist architecture. He remembers accompanying his parents to a dinner party at a modern house, where the sound of laughter reverberate…

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Australia returns to tough stance on NZ-born 501s - Inside the policy's impact on deportees 17:43

2h ago17:43

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The Australian government is pivoting to a stricter stance on deporting so-called "501s" - people with criminal histories who had mostly grown up in Australia but were born in New Zealand. The new directive, effective from today, takes a U-turn on previous commitments made by the Australian government in 2022 to prioritise considering a person's li…

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394: Seeing Dolphins in the Inner Sanctum | The Official Podcast 1:12:59

13m ago1:12:59

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Get 25% off your Fitbod subscription or try the app for free: https://www.fitbod.me/OFFICIAL Four close man friends gather around to talk about the greatest heist of our generation. This is the Official Podcast. Every Thursday morning. Links Below. THE OFFICIAL NETWORK CHANNEL (SUBSCRIBE NOW): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcHYe-Qw7qUN5gFWMdj9nN…

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30 years since Bain family killings: Why the case still intrigues New Zealand 25:29

21h ago25:29

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30 years ago, five members of the Bain family in Dunedin were found dead in their family home. The one surviving family member, David, was later convicted of murdering his parents and three siblings. He served 13 years in prison before the Privy Council quashed his convictions, and he was subsequently found not guilty on all charges at a retrial in…

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DEAN BUTLER | Little House on the Prairie REVEALED 29:16

1d ago29:16

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Join us on "Coffee Talk with Adika" as we welcome Dean Butler, the beloved actor from "Little House on the Prairie" and the author of the new book, "Prairie Man: My Little House Life and Beyond." Dean will share fascinating stories about life on the iconic TV show, working with Michael Landon, and the real Almanzo Wilder. Don’t miss this exciting c…

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RocketLab's Peter Beck talks 50th launch, defence contracts, and looking towards Mars 19:07

2d ago19:07

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In May 2017, Rocket Lab launched its first rocket into space. Over the last seven years, the company has grown to become a powerhouse in the global aerospace industry, and has driven the growth of New Zealand’s space sector. The company’s astronomical success has seen founder Peter Beck receive a knighthood in the recent King’s Birthday Honours. Ah…

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Designing our life: Shaping your life with Human Design with Olivia Owens 52:01

2d ago52:01

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Today on the Giving You Everything Podcast, we are veering off of the reality TV conversation slightly as we are joined by passionate coach and Human Design enthusiast, Olivia Owens to discuss how you can shape your life with human design. Tuning in, you’ll hear all about Olivia’s incredible career; including her Forbes 30 under 30 title, her reali…

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The future of Kāinga Ora and social housing under the microscope 16:17

3d ago16:17

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It’s been five years since social housing in New Zealand was put under the banner of Kāinga Ora. Over that time, questions have been asked about the financial stability of the organisation, and the loaded remit Kainga Ora has to also lead and develop urban renewal projects. The Government made it a priority to investigate the state of the agency, o…

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#103 T&J — The Opposite Of Flow, Woods and Wheelers, Keeping Your Feet On, and Respect Every Climb[er] 1:58:08

7d ago1:58:08

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Entitlement is the opposite of flow and perhaps the most damaging frame to have over the long term in your climbing. This can come from training, previous sends, or comp placement. Hear stories about Daniel Woods and other pro-climbers who have avoided this frame. And hear from Tim Kang and Josh Horsley about how they coach others and themselves to…

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Ex-UM privacy chief lifts lid: Google has ‘captured’ trade associations and holdcos, personalisation-precision a ‘fallacy’ based on ‘garbage’ data reaching 'fake people' 47:48

9d ago47:48

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Just how accurate is the user data being traded by advertisers, agencies and data firms in the $700bn global digital advertising system? The former Chief Privacy Officer of UM in the US, Arielle Garcia, is exasperated - it’s garbage she says and to prove it Garcia recently accessed her profile from an ad tech vendor and found she was in “500 differ…

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Inheritance wars: Expert advice for what to do when wills turn sour 14:58

4d ago14:58

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Losing a loved one is one of the worst things a family can go through. But it can get a lot worse if people start fighting over the will before the body’s even cold. With so many of us relying on inheritance these days to get on the property ladder, being cut out of a will can be a devastating blow – but contesting it can sometimes be more trouble …

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393: The Lego Heist | The Official Podcast 1:17:14

5d ago1:17:14

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Get 3 months of ExpressVPN for free: https://www.ExpressVPN.com/OFFICIAL Four close man friends gather around to talk about the greatest heist of our generation. This is the Official Podcast. Every Thursday morning. Links Below. THE OFFICIAL NETWORK CHANNEL (SUBSCRIBE NOW): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcHYe-Qw7qUN5gFWMdj9nNw Episode 393: Recor…

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Why are we so obsessed with Married at First Sight - and the changing face of reality TV 19:05

7d ago19:05

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There’s no better way to unwind at the end of a long day of work than binging on reality TV. From The Block, to Celebrity Treasure Island, Kiwis have always had a soft spot for the genre. Right now, the country is obsessed with Married at First Sight New Zealand, back for its fourth season after a five year hiatus. And while we may still be mad abo…

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How capital markets and investments are faring in a struggling economy 18:48

8d ago18:48

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The global economy is still recovering from a difficult few years, and New Zealand is not immune. The NZX 50 has been struggling recently, the recent mini-reporting season saw largely disappointing results for many companies, and the usual investment opportunities are not delivering. In these times of difficulty though, there are plenty of opportun…

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Agriculture and Trade Minister Todd McClay talks relationship between the two ahead of Fieldays 19:52

9d ago19:52

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New Zealand is a farming country, and that’s not going to change anytime soon. Agriculture and the primary sector remain central to our international trade, with export revenue hitting a record 57.8 billion in the year to June 2023. That number is expected to dip when the next figures are announced, as the tough economic climate is felt throughout …

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Reclaiming kids from algorithms: Hyundai signs up to '36 Months' campaign, raising legal age to 16 for social media access - Nova’s Wippa and Finch’s Galluzzo urge more brands to walk purpose talk in likely ... 40:24

15d ago40:24

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Hyundai is the first brand - with some bravery - to have signed on to the 36 Months campaign to lift the minimum age for social media accounts from 13 to 16, launched by Nova Radio’s Michael ‘Wippa’ Wipfli and Rob Galluzzo, the boss of production company Finch. 36 months is the time a teen will reclaim from social media between 13 and 16 years. Gal…

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The dangerous synthetic drug that's worrying experts as it shows up in NZ 18:35

10d ago18:35

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In recent years, drug busts at New Zealand’s border keep getting bigger, with record breaking hauls getting stopped by officials. But drugs are still getting into the country -- and we all know that what people think they're buying on the street will not necessarily be what they get. And some people may be consuming synthetic opioids without ever r…

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#102 The Tension Crew — Ultimate Board Climbing Deep Dive, History of Boards, Best Board Practices, Training on Boards, The Future of Boards, and Undeniable Vibes 2:26:24

10d ago2:26:24

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We love board climbing. And if you do too, or even if you are just board curious, this episode it for you. The history of boards, board training, board ethics, board best practices, the future of boards. BOARDS!! This was a special in person recording in Colorado with part of the Tension Climbing crew (Will Anglin, Michael Rosato, and Quinn Spadafo…

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Health system in crisis: What needs to be fixed to improve patient care 17:34

16d ago17:34

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The parties of the coalition Government were staunch critics of the state of our healthcare system while on the opposite side of the aisle. Now that they are in charge though, the heat is being put on them to sort out everything from months-long waiting times to see specialists, to gaps in the mental health system. And most recently, Budget 2024 di…

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392: Mike Tyson SAID WHAT? (w/ Solid JJ) | The Official Podcast 1:26:45

12d ago1:26:45

1:26:45

Get 3 months of ExpressVPN for free: https://www.ExpressVPN.com/OFFICIAL Get 20% off your first MeUndies order with free shipping: https://www.MeUndies.com/OFFICIALPOD Get a 3 month unlimited wireless plan for just $15 a month: https://www.MintMobile.com/OFFICIAL Four close man friends gather around to talk about a very odd man who says odd things.…

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Luke Edward hall: the artist and designer pulls back the curtain to reveal his colourful life story 1:03:42

13d ago1:03:42

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Luke has kindly invited us to his house in the Cotswolds, which he shares with his husband, Duncan Campbell, and a pair of enthusiastic whippets. I was intrigued to learn that this modern-day dandy comes from a bog-standard commuter town, and like many of the people I talk to on this podcast, his creative impulses offered a route out of mediocrity.…

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Scott Watson appeal: Why the controversial case is going back to the courtroom 28:58

16d ago28:58

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The 1998 deaths of Ben Smart and Olivia Hope remain one of New Zealand’s most talked about cases. Scott Watson has spent the last 25 years behind bars after being convicted of murdering them, despite no bodies ever being found. Now, Watson is heading back to the courtroom four years after his case was referred back to the Court of Appeal, in what i…

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Tensions growing between Māori and the Government - is there a way back? 24:49

16d ago24:49

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Tensions between Māoridom and the coalition Government have been bubbling up since the latter was sworn in last year. Outrage over the Treaty Principles Bill and cuts to services for Māori has seen multiple protests, mostly recently the ‘Carkoi’ rally across the motu on Budget Day. That same protest saw this animosity take on a new angle, with Te P…

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What happens after winning a Lotto jackpot - and what should you do with your millions? 20:00

18d ago20:00

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Even if you wouldn’t say it out loud, we've all fantasised about winning Lotto. Whether it’s a few thousand dollars or a couple of million, you can’t how amazing taking home a win would be. And the prize pool keeps getting bigger – in 2016, $40 million was still the limit, but now, someone could take home $43 million tonight, and it'd be the second…

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Retail sector facing changes after struggles with falling sales and store closures - 17:20

21d ago17:20

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As the country’s economy continues to take a hit, one of the biggest sectors to struggle has been retail. Figures over the last few quarters have consistently shown low spending on retail as Kiwis prioritise where they put their money. There’s the closure of physical TradeAid stores, the sale of Torpedo7, the closure of TheMarket.com, and now the e…

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#101 Dave Burleson — How To Be A Pro Climber, What Pro’s Actually Earn, The Tension Between Passion And Professionalism, and Contract Negotiation 101 2:31:11

17d ago2:31:11

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Dave Burleson is one of the top agents for professional climbers. He's part of Reppa Athlete Managment that represents athletes like Sean Bailey, Nathaniel Coleman, Nina Williams, Jesse Grupper… the list goes on, but all of them have been on the podcast so we put them here first! Before being an agent, Dave worked at the iconic brands Petzl and The…

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‘Angry religious fights’: Salesforce global President and CMO Ariel Kelman on re-engineering attribution from last touch to ‘deep learning’ model; why B2B market will follow and an AI-powered rebound is ... 27:37

23d ago27:37

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A year ago Ariel Kelman boomeranged back to Salesforce after a decade helming global marketing for the likes of Amazon Web Services and Oracle. As global President and CMO of the $200bn+ customer tech giant, he’s wasted little time shaking things up – and Kelman’s view that Salesforce had “lost our focus on sales pipeline and on marketing really be…

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Royal celebrations overshadowed by ongoing rifts and health crises 19:09

22d ago19:09

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This year’s King’s Birthday holiday is not as celebratory as the royal family would like. While King Charles is start to get back to work after his cancer diagnosis earlier this year, the Princess of Wales remains out of action, with reports that she might not return to work until 2025. In amongst the health crises that have hit the Royal Family, t…

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391: Watching Men Through One Way Glass | The Official Podcast 1:30:20

20d ago1:30:20

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Get 30% off all mattress orders AND two free pillows: go to https://www.helixsleep.com/OFFICIAL Four close man friends gather around to talk about what to do in the inner sanctum. This is the Official Podcast. Every Thursday morning. Links Below. THE OFFICIAL NETWORK CHANNEL (SUBSCRIBE NOW): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcHYe-Qw7qUN5gFWMdj9nNw …

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Budget 2024: Did the Government deliver what the country needs? 14:56

25d ago14:56

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The coalition Government has unveiled its first Budget, and Finance Minister Nicola Willis managed to deliver on her tax cut pledge. There was also money found for health and education, while the major tax cuts were funded out of significant cuts to the public sector. The Budget also confirmed that our tough financial times are set to continue unti…

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Out of home will be ‘20% programmatic within two years’, as ecom, retail, food, entertainment target brand and performance – but buying on CPMs alone misguided 44:58

27d ago44:58

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A year ago programmatic sales were just 2 per cent of QMS’ business. By the year-end, says Head of Programmatic, Laura Wall, it will be double digits. She says the market is starting to move, and latest SMI data, with pDOOH up 100 per cent in Q1, underlines that trend. Kinesso’s Chief Media Activations Officer, Michael Whiteside, thinks even that r…

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Tax cuts and tight finances: The key figures of Budget 2024 5:15

25d ago5:15

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Budget 2024 has just been unveiled by Finance Minister Nicola Willis -- the first for the coalition of National, Act and NZ First. In this special bonus episode of The Front Page, Chelsea runs through the key stats you need to know about tax cuts, health, school and the economy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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What needs to be done to lower our road toll? 17:04

26d ago17:04

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For decades, New Zealand’s persistently high road toll has been a worry for successive governments. 340 people died on our roads in 2023, down from the previous, but still far too high. 2024 is hardly looking any better – there was more than a day a death in January, the Easter road toll was at its highest in three years, while a recent head-on col…

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Why are insurance premiums soaring - and can we avoid NZ becoming 'uninsurable'? 18:17

28d ago18:17

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Insurance is becoming an increasingly costly purchase for many households. Whether you are looking to insure your house, contents, car – or even your pets – premiums are skyrocketing faster than incomes. It comes at a time when the threats of the climate crisis and natural disasters are leading some people to give up on paying for insurance all tog…

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Half the world's population set to vote: How that could determine our future 20:00

29d ago20:00

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While New Zealanders may have had their general election last year, more than 60 countries around the world will elect their government in 2024. In fact, with roughly half the world’s population due to vote, more people will be heading to the polls in one year than at any other point in human history. And with mounting global issues threatening the…

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#100 T&J — The Simple Path To Being Great, The Real Role Of Strength, Dealing With Tweaky Moves, Moonboard 2024, Amazing Media Drops, and Skin Farming 2:03:49

24d ago2:03:49

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Episode #100!!!! Thank you all for the support. What a journey it’s been. This episode was an absolute banger that encapsulates a lot of the Testpiece message. Tim and Josh break down the ‘Simple’ path that the best climbers follow to being great. And then they detail the appropriate role that strength plays in this path. They also go over the late…

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A little alarming’: ACCC net widens in latest data products and services report to breaches, fines, enforcement and consumer ‘harm’ beyond privacy reform – ID hashing, location data, clean rooms face more ... 58:39

30d ago58:39

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It’s not sexy but like AI, it’s going to affect your job – and your company. Another salvo in the fast approaching privacy regime set for tabling in parliament in August was fired last week by the ACCC around how personal information is collected and used by data firms – Experian, Nielsen, Publicis-owned Epsilon and Woolworths-owned Quantium were a…

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How is the Government performing after six months in power? 19:44

30d ago19:44

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Six months have passed since the coalition government was sworn into office – and the honeymoon period has well and truly ended. After being met almost immediately with protests by Māori leaders, backlash grew over the repeal of anti-smoking laws, the extent of job cuts in the public service, and cuts to disability services. As polling suggests an …

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James Lohan: the co-founder of Mr & Mrs Smith on how his first experience of home shaped an obsession with boutique hotels 1:06:31

27d ago1:06:31

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This is the first time we’ve recorded an episode in a hotel suite, and that’s because today’s guest knows more about opening doors to glamorous guesthouses than anyone else. James Lohan co-founded the travel company Mr & Mrs Smith with his wife Tamara back in 2003, and since then he’s visited nearly 4,000 hotels in the name of research. James is a …

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Cold and flu season begins with added worries over Covid waves, bird flu's spread 19:06

1M ago19:06

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We’re not officially into winter yet, but as the days get darker and the nights get colder, many of us are starting to come down with bugs and viruses. From flus and sore throats to the common cold, there's a lot going around already – and that’s without adding in the threat of yet another Covid-19 wave. But with no government restrictions in place…

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390: Assassin's Creed Is BAD | The Official Podcast 1:20:32

28d ago1:20:32

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Get 25% off your Fitbod subscription or try the app FREE: go to https://www.fitbod.me/OFFICIAL Four close man friends gather around to talk about Assassin's Creed. This is the Official Podcast. Every Thursday morning. Links Below. THE OFFICIAL NETWORK CHANNEL (SUBSCRIBE NOW): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcHYe-Qw7qUN5gFWMdj9nNw Episode 390: Rec…

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Advertisers Opt for News Corp Australia’s Budget-Matching Test to Demonstrate Outcomes Impact of Intent Connect Over Cookies 37:10

1M ago37:10

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News Corp’s first party tech build is now at point where the publisher will match spend from customers using its new platform and run it in parallel with a standard cookie-based approach to prove it delivers much bigger reach and more sales. Via a “privacy compliant” approach using its first party data and data matching via the likes of Google, Liv…

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What you need to know about Budget 2024: Will we still get our tax cuts? 18:02

1M ago18:02

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The coalition government’s first Budget is out on May 30. After a rush to find savings, cancelling multiple major projects and cutting back the public service, Finance Minister Nicola Willis has been tempering expectations for a splashy budget. So, how low key will it be, what areas should we be keeping an eye on – and what about that tax cut promi…

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What is the Fast-Track Approvals Bill and why is sparking backlash 19:04

1M ago19:04

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One of the Government’s most contentious bills is now before select committee. The Fast-Track Approvals Bill is designed to speed up the process on consenting major projects, from transport initiatives like roads, to major housing developments. It also allows three ministers the power to make the final decisions on these projects, even if it goes a…

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