Best Susan Bird Podcasts (2024)

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Raising the Bar: A Family Legacy 4 Daughters beef 45:34

30m ago45:34

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Join Julia as she chats with Karen Penfold from Four Daughters Beef, a family-run cattle operation in Queensland. Karen shares their journey of building a thriving business, balancing innovation, hard work, and succession planning while staying rooted in family values.By rova | REX

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REX October 18th - Jason Herrick from Southland Federated Farmers, Peter Keeling from Perrin Ag, Mark Button from the Waipiata Country Hotel and Jarlath Anderson from Inselberg 1:05:01

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On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Southland Federated Farmers President Jason Herrick about the ongoing saga between the local branches of Federated Farmers and Fish & Game, why he's written to the government asking them to strip Fish & Game Southland of their advocacy function and what was said at the Environment Southland Community Awa…

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A Revolutionary Product For Feline Hyperthyroidism with Herbalist, Rita Hogan 1:13:50

12m ago1:13:50

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Hyperthyroidism has become a full-blown epidemic in cats, and we need safe options to help this. Look no further - world-renowned pet herbalist, Rita Hogan, has formulated the PURRfect blend of organic herbs into an easy-to-administer tincture that's proven to be the help our cats need to ease the thyroid. In this episode we are releasing this new …

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REX October 17th - Richard Barge from the NZ Hemp Industries Association, Ollie Belton from Carbon Forest Services Ltd and Health & Performance Coach Aaron Callaghan 1:03:13

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On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Richard Barge, Chair of the NZ Hemp Industries Association, about its new campaign to remove hemp from the Misuse of Drugs Act and Medicines Act to enable a new billion-dollar primary industry... He talks with Ollie Belton from Carbon Forest Services Ltd about whether there's more certainty in the market…

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Ep 184: Festivals special: Sea Change, BFI LFF and Evolution Mallorca International Film Festival 44:37

1h ago44:37

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In this festival special, Anna Smith island hops across some of the most unique film festivals of the season, taking listeners from Sea Change festival in Scotland’s Tiree to the London Film Festival before ending in Mallorca to hear about the upcoming Evolution Mallorca International Film Festival 2024.First, Anna reports from this year’s Sea Chan…

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REX October 16th - Stu Davison from HighGround Dairy, Phil Cornelius from FCANZ and Olivia Doonan from Tupari Wines 40:49

3m ago40:49

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On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Chicago-based dairy analyst Stu Davison from HighGround Dairy about the latest Global Dairy Trade Event (-0.3%), NZ milk production stats and the upcoming US election... He talks with Fencing Contractors Association of NZ President Phil Cornelius about his recent trip to the Fall Fence Forum 2024 in Wort…

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Crime Wave - Sharon Dukett 17:57

1d ago17:57

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This week on Crime Wave: Sharon Dukett has given readers an electrifying debut thriller. In THE SHUTDOWN LIST, Anita Forester witnesses her husband being dragged away by police during a protest for environmental causes. Anita embarks on a perilous journey to find her husband, unaware of the crucial secret he has kept from her. Anita’s search leads …

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Author Rick Childers on Now, Appalachia 29:23

1d ago29:23

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On the latest episode of Now, Appalachia, Eliot interviews author Rick Childers about his debut novel TURKEYFOOT. Rick is a writer from Estill County, Kentucky. He also serves as Berea College's Appalachian Male Advocate and Mentor.By Authors on the Air Global Radio Network

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REX October 15th - Agriculture Journalist Sandra Taylor, Mark Tapley from Peel Forest Estate and Emma Grigg & Summer Didsbury from Massey University 48:13

24h ago48:13

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On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with renowned agricultural journalist Sandra Taylor about the International Day of Rural Women (Oct 15th), the role of women on NZ farms in the past and the current role they play... He talks with Mark Tapley from Peel Forest Estate about the inaugural Young Deer Farmer Competition held recently, what the top…

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Mark Pawlosky and BLACK BIRD, the latest in his Nik Byron series 26:31

3m ago26:31

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Mark Pawlosky is a former reporter for the Wall Street Journal, editor in chief of CNBC on msn, and editorial director for American City Business Journals (ACBJ), he oversaw financial news channels in the US, London, Munich, Paris, Tokyo and Hong Kong. BLACK BIRD is the latest novel in his Nik Byron book series. Please visit his website at: https:/…

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REX October 14th - Rick Walker from ANZCO, Mike Arnold from LeaderBrand, Chris Smith from FAR and Emily Arvidson from Teiny 45:11

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On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Rick Walker, GM Sales and Marketing at ANZCO, about winning seven medals, including a gold, at the 2024 World Steak Challenge in Amsterdam, what goes in to producing quality grass-fed meat and the burgeoning ANCO NZ Ironman team... He talks with LeaderBrand’s South Island Manager, Mike Arnold, about the …

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Episode 30 - Common Ground - Farmers at the Frontline of Change 1:12:57

8d ago1:12:57

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In this episode, we explore the KPMG and AGMARDT report "Are industry good organisations good for industry" designed to spark conversations and drive change. Joined by Hilton Collier, Emma Crutchley, and Pete McDonald, we discuss the importance of adapting to a rapidly changing world while ensuring profitability and relevance for farmers. From fina…

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Susan Walter: an Olympic bi-athlete escapes arrest in a blizzard in RUNNING COLD 27:24

14m ago27:24

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The winner of the (not terribly) prestigious WIFTS screenwriting award for “All I Wish,” the 2018 film she wrote and directed starring Sharon Stone, Susan Walter recently added “novelist” to an eclectic resume that also includes “failed concert violinist,” “unwatchable TV news reporter,” and “dazed mother to two teenage girls.” Her first two myster…

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REX October 11th - NSW Farmer Geoff Power, Hunter & Author Kim Swan and Stan Rivett from Netspeed 47:25

5d ago47:25

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On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with NSW farmer Geoff Power about the National Wild Dog Action Plan, the extent of the wild dog problem in Australia and the hurdles Aussie farmers face trying to mitigate it... He talks with renowned hunter and author Kim Swan about her latest book, 'Hogs, Dogs and a Rifle', her love of hunting and working o…

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John Lawton - Inn Search of Birds 31:40

2d ago31:40

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Most birders keep lists of the species birds they have seen, but do any keep a list of pub birds, that is birds on pub signs and in pub names? John Lawton's Inn Search of Birds is about these pub birds, their natural histories, folk-histories and those of the pubs that bear their names, some of the people involved in the story, and the memories tha…

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REX October 10th - Bernadette Hunt from Southland Federated Farmers, Biosecurity Minister Andrew Hoggard, Baden Parr from ProTag and Life Coach Shane Bird 42:26

24m ago42:26

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On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Bernadette Hunt from Southland Federated Farmers about its call for local farmers to boycott Fish & Game by removing fishing access across their land, what's led to this action and what they're asking to do... REX Producer Jo Grigg talks with Biosecurity Minister Andrew Hoggard about his recent trip to M…

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THE PUZZLE BOX: Mike Brink faces off with a life or death puzzle in Danielle Trussoni's new thriller 36:09

10h ago36:09

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Danielle Trussoni is the New York Times bestselling author of The Ancestor, Angelology and Angelopolis, all New York Times Notable Books, and The Puzzle Master, chosen by The Washington Post as one of their Best Thrillers of 2023. Her memoir, Falling Through the Earth, was selected by The New York Times as one of the Top Ten Books of the Year. Dani…

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Episode 2: Bridging Perspectives with Hazel Cairns-Willemsen and Dan Billing 39:27

11d ago39:27

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Julia Jones talks with Dan Billing, a farmer and Senior Manager at ANZ, and Hazel Cairns-Willemsen, a trustee of Hurakia and Te Tarata Trusts. Dan shares his thoughts on market trends and the positive energy at LambEx, while Hazel focuses on the importance of blending modern farming with Māori traditions. Together, they discuss how genetics and tea…

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Episode 1: Sheep Data and Innovation with Steve Nichol and Jenny Mcmurdo 34:26

5d ago34:26

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In this episode, Julia chats with Steve Nicol and Jenny McMurdo from Beef and Lamb New Zealand Farmer Council. They share highlights from the LambEx event, including exciting new technology like AI for animal health, virtual fencing, and wool harvesting innovations. Steve and Jenny discuss how data is shaping smarter farming and the focus on improv…

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Episode 4: Leading the Change with Paul Crick & Justine Kidd 44:09

5d ago44:09

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In this episode, Julia speaks with Paul Crick and Justine Kidd, who share their reflections from the LambEx 2024 event. Paul, an experienced vocational educator, discusses how Australia's innovative energy and approach to farming left him inspired with practical lessons to bring back to New Zealand. Justine, GM of Extension at Beef and Lamb New Zea…

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Episode 3: Insights and innovations from the Field with Mat Sherriff & Jason Griffin 33:07

9d ago33:07

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In this episode Julia talks with Mat Sherriff and Jason Griffin about their experiences at LambEx 2024 in Australia. They share practical takeaways on new farming techniques, drought solutions, and how the event inspired fresh ideas for sheep farming. Join us for a straightforward conversation on what New Zealand can learn from LambEx and how these…

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REX October 9th - Dr Jason Archer form Beef+Lamb NZ, Leon Power from Nanobubble Agritech Ltd and Beef+Lamb NZ Chair Kate Acland 1:01:10

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On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Dr Jason Archer, Head of Genetics at Beef+Lamb NZ, about a recent genetics trial on a North Canterbury farm to limit methane emissions by beef cattle using portable accumulation chambers... He talks with Leon Power from Nanobubble Agritech Ltd about how the system works, what benefits it provides and bei…

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AI Goes to Middle School - with teacher Christian Ravard 21:29

21h ago21:29

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Teaching has been Christian Ravard’s passion for 14 years. Hear his take on what happens when AI, the giant sponge, enrolls in middle school…Come back in 2029 to see if Christian’s prediction about the impact of AI on college students comes true!By Authors on the Air Global Radio Network

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Ep 183: Disabled joy in 'Equal Play' with Lily Ahree Siegel, Lindsey Dryden & Clare Baines 41:56

1d ago41:56

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Anna Smith speaks to Lily Ahree Siegel, director of Equal Play, a new short documentary that discusses the importance of equal access to school sports for disabled children. Anna is also joined by Lindsey Dryden, director, writer, producer, executive producer, as well as co-founder of FWD-DOC, and Clare Baines, the BFI’s Inclusion Partner, to talk …

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Georgia K. Boone Co-hosts On the Air with Florenza 22:16

1d ago22:16

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Welcome to today’s episode of On the Air with Florenza! Today, we’re diving into the captivating world of Georgia K. Boone and her newly released book, I’ll Be Gone for Christmas. Georgia is a writer and poet inspired by the words of James Baldwin. She lives on the West Coast with her family and often writes songs she may share someday. In I'll Be …

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REX October 8th - Ben Glover from Zephyr Wines, Pamu CEO Mark Leslie, NZ First MP Mark Patterson and Tim Deane from Norsewear 57:58

8d ago57:58

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On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Ben Glover from Zephyr Wines in Marlborough about his newest venture, The Coterie, a hub for premium, organic, contract winemaking... He talks with Pamu CEO Mark Leslie about its four sustainability targets and its renewed commitments to meet those targets with three major banks... He talks with NZ First…

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Crime Wave - Helaine Mario 18:23

11d ago18:23

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This week on Crime Wave: Helaine Mario and I talk about Echoes On the Wind. Helaine’s intricately-plotted dual timeline novel of suspense traces the intertwined fates of pianist Maggie O’Shea and her grandmother, Clair Rousseau, who joins the French Resistance as a teenager during World War II. It’s a beautiful story—also a heartbreaking, and ultim…

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Episode 124: Dickie Smothers TV Icon and Trailblazer: PART II 21:06

1d ago21:06

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Dickie Smothers is an American TV legend, composer, actor, musician, and comedian. While he distinctly stands out in his own right, he was one half of The Smother Brothers with his elder brother Tom. The Smothers Brothers formed in the late 1950s and appeared on numerous television shows, including two shows of their own, a sitcom from 1965 to 1966…

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Jeffrey Archer and AN EYE FOR AN EYE: a lively and opinionated chat with a legendary author 20:52

2d ago20:52

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Jeffrey Archer is one of the world’s bestselling authors, with sales of over 275 million copies in 97 countries, and is the only author ever to have been a number one bestseller in fiction (twenty times), short stories (four times) and non-fiction (The Prison Diaries). AN EYE FOR AN EYE is his latest novel. Please visit his website at https://www.j…

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REX October 7th - Toko Mouth Farmer Simon Davies, Brendan Hoare from OANZ and Mel Brooks from MHV Water Irrigation Scheme 43:27

2d ago43:27

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On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Toko Mouth farmer and former Federated Farmers Otago branch President Simon Davies about the damage done to his farm following the recent deluge in the south, stock losses and the clean-up effort ahead... He talks with Organics Aotearoa NZ spokesperson Brendan Hoare about its nationwide campaign which op…

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Real Talk: Leadership, Hard Truths, and Mental Health Insights 40:08

5d ago40:08

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In this episode, I reflect on my recent experiences at the AgForce conference in Brisbane, including a powerful presentation from Wayne Bennett, the legendary NRL coach. His thoughts on leadership, challenging others, and personal responsibility deeply resonated with me, and I'll share how these ideas apply to both agriculture and everyday life. I'…

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Jayne Allen Co-Host On the Air with Florenza 36:34

5d ago36:34

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Welcome to today’s episode of On the Air with Florenza! Today, we’re diving into the captivating world of Jayne Allen, a Harvard-trained attorney and engineer from Detroit. Jayne is an acclaimed author known for her Black Girls Must Die Exhausted series. Inspired by personal experiences, her writing explores themes of race, womanhood, and relations…

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Abby Endler, creator of Crime by the Book, shares some of her favorite thriller reads 42:08

12d ago42:08

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Abby Endler is the creator of Crime by the Book, a crime fiction-focused Instagram account and website. She is the Fiction & Marketing Director for the Hamptons Whodunit mystery and crime festival, and the host of Criminal Types, a crime fiction author interview podcast. By day, she is a Marketing Manager for Alfred A. Knopf, a division of Penguin …

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REX October 4th - Julia Jones from the Real Optimism Podcast, Sarah Murray from Aschworth Station, Colette Doughty from the Kaikoura Dark Sky Sanctuary and Kelvin Bezuidenhout from Blueberries NZ 49:30

12d ago49:30

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On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Julia Jones, host of the Real Optimism podcast on the REX platform, about the flooding in Dunedin, her recent speaking engagement at the AgForce conference in Queensland and hearing a speech from legendary rugby league coach Wayne Bennett... He talks with Sarah Murray from Aschworth Station about her and…

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LA Times Investigative Report on the Puppy Mill Pipeline to California, with Melody Gutierrez and Alene Tchekmedyian 42:35

11d ago42:35

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Investigative reporters for the LA Times, Melody Gutierrez and Alene Tchekmedyian, discuss the findings of their investigation into the puppy mill pipeline to California, the cruelty and the fraud. From the LA Times: An L.A. Times investigation found that many dogs sold as California-bred come from mass breeders in the Midwest. Unsuspecting pet buy…

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Why Cat Food IS NOT Actually 'Food" with Susan Thixton 1:02:53

6d ago1:02:53

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Did you know that pet food companies are not legally held responsible for calling their ingredients "food" when it's, in fact, feed grade and NOT food at all? In this episode of Back In The Closet, we're speaking with Susan Thixton - the expert in pet food safety regulations and the advocate for pet parents against the multi-billion dollar pet food…

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Andrew Bajda Co-Hosts On the Air with Florenza 40:19

13d ago40:19

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Welcome to today’s episode of On the Air with Florenza! Today, we’re diving into the captivating world of Andrew Bajda’s Captured in Liberation. This spellbinding tale takes us back to World War II, unraveling the long-hidden story of Bajda’s father. Set against the tumultuous backdrop of Europe, this book is a powerful testament to the enduring st…

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DEVILS KILL DEVILS with Johnny Compton 42:15

16d ago42:15

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In this episode of Quills & Chills, join me as I talk with Stoker award-nominated horror author Johnny Compton. We discuss Compton's latest novel, 'Devils Kill Devils', marking it as the most anticipated horror book of 2024. The conversation explores Compton's inspirations from childhood ghost stories to his extensive research on vampires, angels, …

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AMERICAN GHOUL with Michelle McGill-Vargas 33:09

12d ago33:09

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In this episode of Quills and Chills, I am sitting down with Michelle McGill Vargas, a talented author known for her speculative historical fiction. We delve into her latest novel, 'American Ghoul,' discussing its unique blend of horror and history. Michelle shares insights into her journey from a special education teacher to a published author, he…

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THERE'S A ZOMBIE OUTSIDE with Michael Varrati 31:42

6d ago31:42

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In this episode of Q&C Presents: Conversations With Creators, join me as I sit down with prolific filmmaker Michael Varrati. Known for his unique contributions to both horror and LGBTQ film, Michael delves into his creative process, the intersection of queer identity and horror, and his latest work, 'There's a Zombie Outside,’ which recently screen…

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REX October 3rd - Labour MP Kieran McAnulty, Phil Duncan from WeatherWatch and Colin Bond from NZ Kiwifruit Growers Inc. 52:15

12d ago52:15

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On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Labour MP Kieran McAnulty about bipartisan politics, the state of local government and the strong public opposition to the proposed toll for the Manawatu Gorge road replacement highway... He talks with WeatherWatch CEO Phil Duncan about the deluge hitting many parts of NZ, the October outlook and the pos…

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Jenny Milchman talks The Usual Silence, Arles Shepherd, book #1! 20:17

17d ago20:17

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Dr. Arles Shepherd has a secret she's kept for years. Even from herself. Now she must find the answers to questions she only vaguely knew she had for the chance to save herself—and someone she doesn't even yet know!www.jennymilchman.comBy Authors on the Air Global Radio Network

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HAUNT SWEET HOME with Sarah Pinsker 25:43

15d ago25:43

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In this episode of Quills and Chills, I am chatting with award-winning author Sarah Pinsker about her latest novel 'Haunt Sweet Home,' which offers a fresh twist on the haunted house genre. We discuss Sarah's background as a singer-songwriter, her transition to writing, and her unique writing process. Sarah delves into the plot and characters of he…

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REX October 2nd - Stu Davison from HighGround Dairy, Sarah O'Connell from MPI, Mike Prendergast from Blue Pacific Minerals and Rural Health Advocate Craig Wiggins 48:58

17d ago48:58

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On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with dairy analyst Stu Davison from HighGround Dairy about the latest Global Dairy Trade Event (+1.2%) and the current strength of the NZ dairy sector... He talks with Sarah O'Connell from MPI about her roles as a facilitator for farm groups, her new appointment with DINZ and her impending trip to South Afric…

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Artificial vs. Emotional Intelligence with guest Chuck Jacobs 36:28

18d ago36:28

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You’ve heard of AI, but what about AE? Author Chuck Jacobs explores Artificial Emotion in the latest installment of his David Blum thriller series “The Billion Dollar Sugar Cube.” Also, testing your AI program for sociopathic tendencies, and giving ChatGPT the Turing Test.#chatgpt #authorinterview #writingtechniques #authorsontheair…

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EP 149 - James L'Etoile - SERVED COLD 21:11

8d ago21:11

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Is revenge really best served cold? And is it ever as tasty as we hope it it? Join me as I chat with award winning author James L'Etoile about SERVED COLD, his latest in the Nathan Parker Series.By Authors on the Air Global Radio Network

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Now, Appalachia interview with author Wes Blake 31:19

18d ago31:19

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On the latest episode of Now, Appalachia, Eliot interviews author Wes Blake about his new book PINEVILLE TRACE. Wes Blake’s novella-in-flash, Pineville Trace, won the Etchings Press Book Prize and will be published in September 2024 by Etchings Press (at the University of Indianapolis). Lee Martin, author of Pulitzer Prize Finalist The Bright Forev…

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EP 150 - Mark Oshiro - JASMINE IS HAUNTED 34:08

8d ago34:08

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What if at every place you lived, the ghosts followed you? And you don't even know who they are. This happens to Jasmine, She is Haunted. She joins the GSA at school and discovers her new tribe. They get her and together they get to the bottom of the haunting as what it means to all of them.By Authors on the Air Global Radio Network

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REX October 1st - Toby Williams from Federated Farmers, MIA Chair Nathan Guy, Jess Turnbull from Farmer Time and Rob Auld from Auld Farm Distillery 42:28

14d ago42:28

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On today's REX Daily podcast, Dom talks with Federated Farmers Meat & Wool Chair Toby Williams about 02.10.24... He talks with Meat Industry Association Chair Nathan Guy about the recent trade deal with the UAE, what it means for the NZ red meat sector and the proposed closure of the Smithfield plant in Timaru... He talks with Hakataramea Valley fa…

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Joe Clifford: I WON'T SAY A WORD - a deeply honest chat about writing, publishing, and life 34:17

9d ago34:17

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Joe Clifford is the author of several books, including The One That Got Away, Junkie Love, and the Jay Porter Thriller Series. I WON'T SAY A WORD is the latest in his SAY MY NAME series. Joe’s writing can be found at www.joeclifford.com.Spies, Lies and Private Eyes is copyrighted by Authors on the Air Global Radio Network#authorsofinstagram #author…

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