Best Riris Podcasts (2024)

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The Team, TikToks & The Tea 13:12

4h ago13:12

13:12

Welcome to the debut episode of the world's first prom podcast! In this episode, host Ria Carroll, owner of RiRi’s in Billericay, Essex, introduces us to her right-hand woman and brilliant manager, Lucy Hallett. Listen to find out how Ria and Lucy crossed paths and Lucy’s hilarious journey to becoming manager. According to Ria, “it’s the best decis…

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Putake o te Riri 43:08

6d ago43:08

43:08

As this year is the 160th anniversary of the Battle of Pukehinahina-Gate Pa, Gate Pa Anglican Parish offered free lectures to help the community understand our city's history and how it shapes our present. This lecture was in two parts. This is the second, given by Buddy Mikaere. Buddy spoke about the planned New Zealand Wars Museum at Gate Pā, Put…

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Some Reflections After 9 Years Offering the Remembering The Battle Service every April 29 26:27

6d ago26:27

26:27

Rev John Hebenton, the retiring vicar of the Anglican Parish of Gate Pā offers some thoughts on the importance of remembering the battles of Pukehinahina-Gate Pa and Te Ranga as we renegotiate our way through this crossroad in the life of Aotearoa-New Zealand.By John Hebenton

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The World’s First Prom Podcast! 2:39

18h ago2:39

2:39

Welcome to the World’s First Prom Podcast! In this introductory episode you’ll meet Ria Carroll, the owner of one of the UK's most popular prom shops, RiRi's. Ria always dreamed of owning a dress shop and 10 years ago she was an out-of-work actress saving up for a house deposit. That plan fell through but a visit to an estate agent changed everythi…

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The Battle of Te Ranga 21 June 1864 56:12

7h ago56:12

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This year is the 160th anniversary of the Battle of Pukehinahina-Gate Pa. This is an important event for our city, especially with some of the other things happening in Aotearoa at the moment. We again offered free lectures to help the community understand our city's history and how it shapes our present. This lecture was the second lecture, It was…

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What a Ride! - Johns says Thanks and Goodbye. 29:03

7d ago29:03

29:03

A sermon to say thankyou - To explore the process we are all going through – and that it is ok - Use the ascension to invite us all to trust God in all this - Offer some thoughts about what the future might be And then invite people to embrace all that the liminal space might offer with thankfulness, hope and trust. You can read the notes here…

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Whirlpools into Abiding 10:36

1d ago10:36

10:36

The writer of John’s gospel is not a linear Greek thinker. He presents Jesus using older circular ways of teaching – circling around a topic, with each pass going deeper into the abundance of layers of meaning, into the abundance at the heart of the message, How does that help us read John 15:9-17 ? How does this help us be open to all the image of…

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Jesus Being Pastoral 17:14

17d ago17:14

17:14

Easter is a time to have our minds blown by and for our imaginations to run wild with the possibilities of what the reign of God might look like. - What does that mean for us as we commemorate ANZAC Day and offer a place for our city to commemorate the Battle of Pukehinahina Gate Pa. - What does mean for us facing very uncertain future as a parish?…

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Ep 11 - About FA Cup Semi-Finals, Man United and Real Madrid v Barcelona 18:25

1M ago18:25

18:25

Woke up early to catch the United v Coventry FA Cup Semi Final so decided to share my thoughts. Briefly discuss Chelsea vs City (please leave Jackson in the Wembley changing room), wins for Liverpool and Arsenal after tough spells. Then we take a wee jaunt to Spain to as Real took on Barcelona in the world's most iconic football match. A final stop…

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Ep 10 - About Substack, a Night in Nashville and Fallout 22:05

16d ago22:05

22:05

Part 1: My creative efforts are ramping up. Substack (Otto Talks) Interview Guides (https://ottot.gumroad.com/l/interview-guide) Part 2: The Taylor Swift Experience. Manon dragged our friends and I to a rural Australian town for a night of country music merriment. I love the zoo. We climbed Sydney Harbour Bridge. I now play tennis Part 3: Fallout (…

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Living in the Resurrection 15:38

2M ago15:38

15:38

Psalm Psalm 4 First Reading: Acts 3:12-21 Second Reading: 1 John 3:1-7 Gospel: Luke 24:36-48 Easter is a time to hear stories of the resurrection and how those first disciples responded. We hear them not to be convinced of the truth of the resurrection, but to be opened to our own experiences of the resurrection, and to take time to reflect on how …

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Following Thomas! 14:09

1M ago14:09

14:09

A sermon exploring what it was like for those male disciples when they heard Jesus had risen – They had abandoned Jesus to his death, denied him, betrayed him. They did not die with him as Thomas promised not so long ago – and now he is back!! - How does that help us read about these two appearances? Thomas teaches us that the Resurrection is not s…

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I Trust God for That 14:28

1M ago14:28

14:28

Gate Pa – Year B Easter Sunday 2024 Readings: First Reading: Isaiah 25:6-9 Second Reading: Acts 10:34-43 Gospel:John 20:1-18 What I want to say: Our friend died this week. The resurrection affirms that she is with God now. Swallowed in God’s life. I don’t know what that means or what it looks life. That is ok. I trust God for all that. This story i…

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And So It Begins 8:55

2M ago8:55

8:55

A reflection to help people into the story of Palm Sunday, to ask where are they in this story, and what do they see? Invite them to ask, as Jesus sees everything, what are we invited to see? We watched Rev Dr Rodney Aist speak in front of Church of the Holy Sepulchre on St George's College Jerusalem: Ways in the Wilderness Hosanna means both thank…

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Reframing the Picture 19:44

2M ago19:44

19:44

John talks about the writer of John's gospel and Jeremiah both reframe what is going on to find hope in the midst of despair. As we approach an interregnum and gather for our AGM how might we reframe the story of Anglican Parish of Gate Pa? What might the parable of the seed dying to bear fruit offer us in these fragile times? What I want to happen…

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Being God’s Works of Art 20:27

3M ago20:27

20:27

Readings: Hebrew Scripture: Numbers 21:4-9 Psalm: 107:1-3,17-22 Epistle: Ephesians 2: 1-10 Gospel: John 3:14-21 What I want to say: We began by watching part of the video - St George's College Jerusalem: Ways in the Wilderness, looking particularly at the Hermitage, Solitude and Community. How do these themes help us this Lent? Then John uses the J…

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Somebodyness 21:35

3M ago21:35

21:35

Last week we talked about “carrying our cross with some examples of “martyrs”. When John got home he read about MLK Jr, and some of his experiences with his father in Jim Crow South – living the truth that he was created a man in the image of God. God made him "Somebody!" Carrying our cross can be as simple as this. In light of that explore Exodus …

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Lenten Following 17:05

3M ago17:05

17:05

We began by watching Dean Richard talk abut the wilderness, John then offers some thoughts on how Genesis 17 and Mark 8 help us in this Lenten time. The Abrahamic Covenant offered in Genesis 12 and 15, and affirmed in Genesis 17 remind us that the blessing is so that the people of God will be a bl…

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Lent – A Testing Time 21:26

3M ago21:26

21:26

It is Lent – traditionally a time to give something up, to pray and read the bible more, and to support charities. John explores the point of all that using his three questions – whose are we, who are we, what is ours to do? He suggests that it is a time to begin again joining in God’s disruptive work in the world What I want to happen: People to t…

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Ep 9 - About Riri, Spreadsheets & Taylor Swift 23:52

4M ago23:52

23:52

As the wedding inches closer and closer I had to take drastic action to find appropriate clothing. Cue me arranging a personal styling session at a Sydney department store. This is my story... In other news, a little nod to introverted development practices, I was praised about the quality of a spreadsheet I made (what is my life..) and Travis Kelc…

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What is the Point? 24:04

4M ago24:04

24:04

John uses Mark 1:40-45 to explore some ideas around the point of the healing stories in Mark, using David Loses’ “4 words about Jesus”. (https://www.workingpreacher.org/dear-working-preacher/four-words) What do these teach me/us about God and the divine presence? What might they say about the Kingdom of God? How might I live this? What I want to ha…

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Ep 8 - About January, Wed Shred and Personal Shopping 9:00

4M ago9:00

9:00

January recap and and update on Wed Shred progress. Have time with a personal shopper next week to help me find appropriate clothing for June. Needless to say I am very excited about that.... Down 1.7kg since the start of the year so moving in the right direction. If I can get sub 80 that will be a huge result (would be the first time in ~12 years!…

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Candlemas Lighting Waitangi Sunday 29:21

4M ago29:21

29:21

John starts by exploring what Candlemas is. He then wonders what is revealed of Jesus in story from Mark 1 – that we might see and live in the reign of God today, and what has this to do with Waitangi Day? What I want to happen: - How are we a restored community of justice, generosity and aroha this Waitangi weekend? You can read the notes here…

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Dont say you're 5'12 2:12:58

4M ago2:12:58

2:12:58

Dont say you're 5'12 by M.I.D EntBy M.I.D Ent

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Being Found on the Edge 22:43

5M ago22:43

22:43

John talks about Epiphany and what that is all about, and how we are to read our readings in light of the themes of Epiphany. He uses the 1 Samuel story to explore place of others in call, especially with young people. Then use this story to talk about call. Part of call is being knowing God speaks through and works through the unexpected. Part of …

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Repentance, Rupture and Revelation 12:11

5M ago12:11

12:11

John talks about how we have two principal feasts and should not be displaced by any other celebration: Epiphany and the Baptism of the Lord Originally they were on the same day, and still are for many Eastern Orthodox Churches. Both stories are unsettling, intense, almost violent. They rupture the lives of those involved He finishes by asking Who …

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End Of The New Year Episode FT Jason Whiteperry 1:52:25

5M ago1:52:25

1:52:25

End Of The New Year Episode FT Jason Whiteperry by M.I.D EntBy M.I.D Ent

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Mary Our Model 15:39

5M ago15:39

15:39

On this fourth Sunday of Advent, using the story of the Annunciation from Luke's Gospel, John explores who is Mary, and how she might inspire us in our life of faith And he invites us to reflect on who helps us be disciples and who we help. You can read the notes hereBy John Hebenton

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Witnessing to Joy? 24:47

6M ago24:47

24:47

Last week we were invited to “Wake up!”- John asks what does that mean for us? He then uses John 1, particularly John 1: 26+7, and Isaiah 61:1-4, 8-11, to offer a response - waking up to God’s presence in the light of Christ in our midst He uses Isaiah and Luke 1: 46-55 (Mary’s song of praise and protest) to think about where that light is found to…

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Ep 7 - About Germany, Slow Horses & Wed Shred 14:53

6M ago14:53

14:53

Back again with another wee update! This week's chatter is about some interesting revelations from the Otto Talks download data, preparations for 'Wed Shred' and a tip-of-the-cap to a late contender for my favourite TV show of the year. Leave a review, let me know your 'Wed Shred' advice, and if you have any intel on how to keep German listeners in…

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Brunswick Ga. ( Im not Sassy!) Ft. Trey Clark 3:09:16

5M ago3:09:16

3:09:16

Brunswick Ga. ( Im not Sassy!) Ft. Trey Clark by M.I.D EntBy M.I.D Ent

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Wake Up 14:56

6M ago14:56

14:56

John wonders if we hear the call to wake up – In Isaiah, in John the Baptiser, in how Mark introduces his telling of the good news of God found in Jesus. He explores each as they stand on their threshold and the urgency of each's message Do we feel the urgency as we stand on our threshold. What thresholds do we stand on? In our wilderness what does…

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Ep 6 - About Instagram & Overthinking 12:48

6M ago12:48

12:48

Back with an update on how 'filming fitness stuff for social media' is going and a quick chat on Overthinking and how I am trying to stop doing it! Come say hi on Instagram, Tik Tok & YouTube (@ottojnr) Support the showBy Otto Thoresen

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Watching and Waiting in Advent and Beyond 9:22

6M ago9:22

9:22

Rev Debbie Garrett explores the themes of Advent using the gospel passage set for the day -Mark 13:24-37. In all that is happening in this land and around the world today, we are reminded that God is our source of hope and the provider of joy and peace.By John Hebenton

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Ep 5 - About Friends, Weddings & Leafblowers 6:04

6M ago6:04

6:04

*note* - apologies for the leafblower in the background at the halfway point. A unique audio experience I am sure. After an 18 month (!) hiatus, I am back with a brief update. The plan is to try and get these going again semi-regularly in the run up to the wedding next year to keep my enormous listener base updated with general goings-on as well as…

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Waiting Faithfully in the Reign of Christ 27:17

6M ago27:17

27:17

John explores the Reign of Christ from Matthew’s perspective using the Sermon on the Mount in particular, and applying that to the parable of the sheep and the goats. What warnings do we need to heed as we leave Matthew and enter a new year. How might we live the reign of Christ? You can read the notes to this sermon here…

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Living Gratitude with Francis 8:12

7M ago8:12

8:12

John talks about how St Francis offers us important ways of living for our world today. He gives thanks for the SPCA and their work inviting us treat all animals with care and respect and working so that all animals thrive. In this service we give thanks for the animals we share our lives with Acknowledge the important place they hold in our lives …

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An Abundance of Talents? 19:10

7M ago19:10

19:10

John invites us to think about the Parable of Talents in Matthew 25:14-30 from several perspectives, reminding us that when we can hold those perspectives rather than looking for the one right way of reading it, we will gain a deeper understanding of all Jesus in inviting us to. He suggests that one we to read this that the Parable of the Talents i…

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Difficult, Challenging, Inviting 23:33

7M ago23:33

23:33

John uses those three responses to explore the readings for Ordinary Sunday 32, especially Joshua 24:1-3, 14-25 and Matthew 25:1-13 . . In reading Matthew, and Jesus' story of the 10 bridesmaids John reflects on the 3 audiences that are involved in listening to this story, and how that helps us hear what it might say to us. We are invited to get re…

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Are Apprenticeships Obsolete? With Jalen Frizzell 54:40

7M ago54:40

54:40

This week Vegas is joined by tattooer Jalen Frizzell aka fuzzywuzzums. They chat about how apprenticeships have traditionally been violent and predatory. Exploring the benefits of a traditional apprenticeship, the process of obtaining an apprenticeship, as well as personal experiences with apprenticeships as Black tattooers. Relevant links: Fuzzywu…

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Riri Stars and Tattoo Trends: With Krys Ink 56:09

8M ago56:09

56:09

This week, Vegas is joined by tattooer, friend and studio mate Krys to chat all things tattoo trends. From Rihanna-inspired sternum tattoos to their most embarrassing trendy tattoos, they break down trends over the years and look at where the industry is going. Relevant links: Krys Ink The Teardown is an editaudio Original podcast. This episode was…

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Revitalizing Tā Moko and Reclaiming Maori Tattooing: With Julie Paama Pengelly 1:02:19

8M ago1:02:19

1:02:19

This week Vegas is joined by Tā Moko artist, painter and organizer Julie Paama-Pengelly to talk about the revitalization of the Maori art of tattooing. They talk about how the history of colonization has impacted the art and how the practice and Maori identity is being reclaimed. Relevant links: Julie Paama Pengelly Art Body Creative Studio The Tea…

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Sobriety and Tattooing: With Faith Alexandra Marie 42:46

8M ago42:46

42:46

Tattoo culture has largely centered itself with substances but could things be changing? This week Vegas sits down with Faith Alexandra Marie aka Needle Imprints to discuss navigating the tattoo industry as a sober person. They chat about building community in ways that don’t center around substances and talk about how building a spiritual practice…

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Orange Park FL. Life as a Trans-Man 1:07:43

8M ago1:07:43

1:07:43

Orange Park FL. Life as a Trans-Man by M.I.D EntBy M.I.D Ent

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Allow Me to Re-Introduce Myself 23:44

8M ago23:44

23:44

In this episode, Vegas sets intentions for the second season of The Teardown. They have an intimate conversation with the audience about experiences in tattooing as well as their relationship to the practice now. They’ll talk about the highs and lows, and about how they’d like to rekindle the flame they once had for the artform. The Teardown is an …

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Trauma Informed Tattooing: With Tamara Santibañez 1:09:27

8M ago1:09:27

1:09:27

This episode Vegas sits down with interdisciplinary artist, oral historian and tattooer Tamara Santibañez. They discuss how the tattoo industry has been largely unsafe for women, non-men and racialized folks and explore how to integrate trauma-informed practices within tattooing. They also unpack the ways in which the idea of "safe spaces" have bee…

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Columbia SC, Dating as a lesbian today FT. RiRi 2:13:20

9M ago2:13:20

2:13:20

Columbia SC, Dating as a lesbian today FT. RiRi by M.I.D EntBy M.I.D Ent

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How we became St Georges 6:29

10M ago6:29

6:29

Cliff Simons talks about our early years as a church and when we became St George'sBy John Hebenton

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George and the Serpent 22:00

10M ago22:00

22:00

For our St George's Day celebration I wrote this little play about St George, the Serpent (no dragons in this play thank-you!) and the Empress Alexandra (no damsels in this play either - enough of that nonsense.) Here it is all acted out. You can find the script hereBy John Hebenton

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Fayetteville, NC Ft: Mark Brown and The Poetic One 1:08:52

10M ago1:08:52

1:08:52

Fayetteville, NC Ft: Mark Brown and The Poetic One by M.I.D EntBy M.I.D Ent

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