Best Roger Bell_West Podcasts (2024)

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End of Season 5 1:18

4h ago1:18

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Click here to send me a message! I would love to hear from you. Hi there. Another season comes to an end. It's been a great season with great guests and fascinating conversations. I thank all the guests who have appeared and all those who have helped me along the way. Please contact me at talesofthebuller@gmail.com if you want to come on or have a …

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Buller Harness Racing with John Reedy Snr and John Rogers 57:41

5d ago57:41

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Click here to send me a message! I would love to hear from you. The podcast warmly welcomes John Reedy Snr and John Rogers. Both these men have spent a lifetime contributing to Buller and NZ harness racing. Legends in the sport both have bred and trained many horses, and both have contributed to NZ harness racing at the highest levels. This is a gr…

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Barry Townrow 41:00

12d ago41:00

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Click here to send me a message! I would love to hear from you. The podcast welcomes Buller legend and retired teacher Barry Townrow. This man has an incredible list of achievements and is a true champion of the community. Barry is, among many other things, a local JP since 1998, board member of Buller cricket for over 50 years and current Presiden…

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Press Twice For Amputation 1:16:53

25d ago1:16:53

1:16:53

Download This month, Mike and Roger once again attempt RPG-a-Day asRPG-a-Minute.By Roger & Michael

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Alan Ireland 41:57

19d ago41:57

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Click here to send me a message! I would love to hear from you. The podcast welcomes a true Buller sporting legend: Mr Alan Ireland. Alan has represented Buller in both Rugby and Cricket and he has been involved for 66 years with his beloved Ngakawau Rugby Club. Alan was awarded life membership of the Buller Rugby Club in 2019. Alan has played, coa…

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Wayne Fleming 35:51

1M ago35:51

35:51

Click here to send me a message! I would love to hear from you. The podcast warmly welcomes Wayne Fleming. Wayne is a well known figure in both the Buller Rugby and mining communities. In this episode Wayne tells of mining both in Australia and NZ and much more which makes for an informative and entertaining episode. Enjoy! Support the show…

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Steve Bell 59:51

1M ago59:51

59:51

Click here to send me a message! I would love to hear from you. The podcast warmly welcomes Steve Bell. Steve is from an illustrious mining/mineral/drilling family and was himself the youngest mine manager in NZ when he took on the role at Stockton. This is a fascinating episode with a girth of knowledge of mining both in NZ and Australia. Steve wa…

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We Are All Gamers Old In Wickedness 1:12:19

2M ago1:12:19

1:12:19

Download This month, Roger and Mike look back on our experience with Blades inthe Dark. Warning, Roger gets a bit ranty.By Roger & Michael

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Tony Fortune 39:03

2M ago39:03

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Click here to send me a message! I would love to hear from you. The podcast welcomes the incredible Tony Fortune. This is the first episode on the road and was recorded in Reefton. Tony is an amazing character and has had a fascinating life. Educator, adventurer, mountain climber, cyclist and President of the West Coast Justice of the Peace Associa…

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Season 5 episode 1 dropping tomorrow plus Sounds Air shoutout! 3:16

2M ago3:16

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Click here to send me a message! I would love to hear from you. Quick hello, season 5 intro and a shout out to Sounds Air who did me a big favour recently. The first season 5 episode will be tomorrow July 29. Support the showBy Mike

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Introducing: Magic in the United States 43:31

2M ago43:31

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Join host Heather Freeman as she explores the secrets of America's rich magical tapestry. Each episode uncovers the fascinating magical practices, beliefs, and personal stories of America’s diverse cultural communities, both past and present. Discover the hidden realms of the United States, from religious remixing to enchanted beliefs and sorcerous…

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Introducing: What's Ray Saying? 35:38

4M ago35:38

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Meet Ray Christian. Some people call him a storyteller, historian, father. Shoot, if you’ve got the time, he could fill you in on everything he’s been called. But first and foremost, he’s a Black veteran from the rural South who finds himself floating between life in academia, public speaking, storytelling, parenting, and tending to the goats in hi…

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Introducing: We Disrupt This Broadcast 33:13

4M ago33:13

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We Disrupt This Broadcast, a new podcast from The Peabody Awards and the Center for Media & Social Impact, features intimate interviews with award-winning television creatives shaping the future of entertainment with disruptive new narratives and fresh approaches. Join us as we explore how our favorite critically-acclaimed TV shows are re-imagining…

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Picaresque With Tentacles 1:08:18

5M ago1:08:18

1:08:18

Download This month, Mike and Roger consider our experiences with Enemy inShadows, the first part of the classic Warhammer campaign, and lookat the second edition of Reign.By Roger & Michael

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End of Season 4 1:24

5M ago1:24

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Click here to send me a message! I would love to hear from you. End of Season 4. Support the showBy Mike

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Tribute to Phyllis Phipps 5:23

5M ago5:23

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Click here to send me a message! I would love to hear from you. Phyllis Phipps passed away this week in her 98th year. She was a treasured guest of this podcast and I wish to pay her tribute and pay my respects to Phyllis and her friends and family. The Buller has lost one of its best. Support the show…

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Gary Bainbridge 44:59

6M ago44:59

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Click here to send me a message! I would love to hear from you. The podcast warmly welcomes Gary Bainbridge. Gary is a 4th generation coal miner and was born and raised on the Denniston Plateau. Gary tells fascinating tales of growing up on Denniston and what it was like at that time including working on the Incline and riding the wagons down to th…

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The City is Like a Woman, and She Wants Her Alimony- 1:12:39

6M ago1:12:39

1:12:39

Download This month, Roger and Mike consider system choice and system mastery,and look at Mike's new Blades in the Dark campaign.By Roger & Michael

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Marissa Stuart 36:15

6M ago36:15

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Click here to send me a message! I would love to hear from you. The podcast welcomes the fantastic Marissa Stuart. Marissa was born and bred in Reefton and spent her high school years and more in Westport. Marissa shares some hilarious tales of life in Westport as a teenager and just what Westport was like at that time. Marissa owns and operates Bo…

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Howard Hill 33:55

6M ago33:55

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Click here to send me a message! I would love to hear from you. The podcast welcomes the fascinating Howard Hill. Howard is Westport born and bred. He is a successful businessman, and an alumni of Cornell University in the USA. He was a member of the RNZAF which formed the foundation of his later success. Howard talks of his family and life growing…

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John Bennett 29:31

6M ago29:31

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Click here to send me a message! I would love to hear from you. The podcast welcomes John Bennett, a resident of Carters Beach for over 65 years. John shares some history of his family, the local area and much more. In this fascinating episode we hear tales of Hermits with hidden gold, TB scares and nightmares, climbing into blowholes at Punakaiki,…

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Terry McDonnell 34:51

7M ago34:51

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Click here to send me a message! I would love to hear from you. The podcast welcomes Terry McDonnell. Terry is a well known figure in the Buller coming from an old Buller family and has farmed in this district for a long time, represented Buller at rugby, worked at the Cement Works and much more. Terry also shares going through a major health scare…

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Slug Stores 1:31:22

7M ago1:31:22

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Download This month, Mike and Roger consider how to do character sheets right,and ponder the future of generic systems.By Roger & Michael

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Buller Rugby Episode 40:16

7M ago40:16

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Click here to send me a message! I would love to hear from you. The podcast is very happy to present the first multi guest episode featuring generations of Buller Rugby. We welcome Gerald Hart, Thomas Stuart and Andrew Duncan, the current Buller Rugby CEO. Hear tales of history, rivalries and famous games. This episode is a must. Enjoy! Support the…

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Dan Moloney 34:21

7M ago34:21

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Click here to send me a message! I would love to hear from you. We kick off Season 4 with a very well known Buller native, Dan Moloney. Beginning his teaching career at Granity School in 1972 and moving to St Canice’s in 1976, Dan was principal at St Canice’s for 21 years. Following retirement Dan has been heavily involved in community work includi…

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My Sex Life is Cosmically Important 1:08:15

8M ago1:08:15

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Download This month, Roger and Mike can't get away from bashing dungeons, andconsider the (sadly still-extant) adversarial relationship betweenplayers and game masters.By Roger & Michael

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Introducing: Monumental - Whispers in Wilmington 52:12

9M ago52:12

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For listeners of Studio 360, we’re featuring an episode from the new PRX podcast Monumental. The landscape of public memory is shifting. As we re-examine the plaques in our parks and the sculptures on our streets, we grapple with what to do with them. Once we learn the stories these objects tell about who we are, will tearing down statues and renam…

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James Wallis Burned My Boat 1:01:31

9M ago1:01:31

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Download This month, Mike and Roger review a bumper set of Bundles of Holding,consider our gaming plans for 2024, and consider the deep history of RPGs.By Roger & Michael

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A Mad Career Towards Some Dreadful Ending 1:01:16

10M ago1:01:16

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Download This month, Roger and Mike consider railroading, its inevitability,and how to build characters who are a good fit for the campaign.By Roger & Michael

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End of Season 3 - returning early 2024! 2:36

10M ago2:36

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Click here to send me a message! I would love to hear from you. I hope you all enjoyed that short season as much as I did. Thanks to all guests and all who have helped me along the way this year. We will take a short break now until early in the New Year. I wish you all a happy, healthy and safe Christmas and New Year. Cheers. Support the show…

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Kawatiri Trail Tale #5: Jeff Richards 12:06

10M ago12:06

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Click here to send me a message! I would love to hear from you. Welcome to the Kawatiri Coastal Trail Tale #5. This episode has Jeff Richards talking about the early days of Carters Beach, the Gala and a 'famous' message in a bottle found on the beach. This is the last of the Kawatiri Coastal Trail Tales - I hope you have enjoyed them. Episode fund…

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Kawatiri Trail Tale #4: Geoff Brunning 22:32

11M ago22:32

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Click here to send me a message! I would love to hear from you. Welcome to the Kawatiri Coastal Trail Tale #4. This episode has Geoff Brunning describing a life in Carters Beach including playing with water cannons as a child, making flaxwood rafts and finding the wreckage of a ship up by Cape Foulwind. Episode funded by Epic and recorded by Daimon…

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Kawatiri Trail Tale #3: Bernard Menzies 9:18

11M ago9:18

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Click here to send me a message! I would love to hear from you. Welcome to the Kawatiri Coastal Trail Tale #3. This episode has Bernard Menzies telling tales of the early days of Carters Beach. These include the formation of the Carters Beach Top Ten Caravan Park and chasing calves for 10 bob at the Rodeo! Episode funded by Epic and recorded by Dai…

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Quite Gnostic In Places 1:15:19

11M ago1:15:19

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Download This month, Mike and Roger dissect Mongoose Traveller and a coupleof campaigns Mike has run with it.By Roger & Michael

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Kawatiri Trail Tale #2: Ken Hill and Jeff Richards 23:07

11M ago23:07

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Click here to send me a message! I would love to hear from you. Welcome to the Kawatiri Coastal Trail Tale #2. This episode sees Ken Hill describing life in Carters Beach in the early days and how the trail goes right past their family property. Ken and Jeff recount some amazing stories of the area the trail is now passing through and early times a…

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Kawatiri Coastal Trail Season! 1:17

11M ago1:17

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Click here to send me a message! I would love to hear from you. It is my pleasure to present some podcast episodes recorded in 2021 as part of the Kawatiri Coastal Trail project. The episodes in this short season were funded by Epic and recorded by Daimon (The Nomad). Support the showBy Mike

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Kawatiri Trail Tale #1: Jeff Richards and Bernard Menzies 15:49

11M ago15:49

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Click here to send me a message! I would love to hear from you. Welcome to the Kawatiri Coastal Trail Tale #1. This has Jeff Richards and Bernard Menzies talking about the early days of Carters Beach and the Galas that were held there along with Rodeos and much more. Episode funded by Epic and recorded by Daimon (The Nomad) in 2021 Enjoy! Support t…

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End of Season 2 - apologies and some news! 1:27

11M ago1:27

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Click here to send me a message! I would love to hear from you. Bit of an abrupt end to the season here as I have had an interesting last month to say the least. Click the follow button on whatever Podcast platform you are using so you are notified when season 3 begins. Be happy and safe. Cheers. Support the show…

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Character Description Language 55:19

12M ago55:19

55:19

Download This month, Roger and Mike consider class-and-level and other ways ofbuilding and improving characters.By Roger & Michael

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Noel Palmer 38:08

1y ago38:08

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Click here to send me a message! I would love to hear from you. The podcast welcomes Noel Palmer, a very well known and respected Buller resident from a very old Buller family. Born in the middle of the 1926 floods Noel tells some fascinating tales of growing up with no power for his first 21 years, of his father bringing the first tractor to Westp…

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