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An award-winning smash hit series hosted by kiwi comedians Guy Montgomery and Tim Batt. The pair have been punishing themselves with movies for your enjoyment since Feb 2014, starting by watching and reviewing Grown Ups 2 once a week, every week, for a full year. They applied the same treatment to Sex and The City 2, Sex and The City, We Are You Friends, the Emmanuelle franchise of softcore adult films and now are taking on The Fast and Furious franchise in reverse order. Hosted on Acast. Se ...
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It took Eli Matthewson and Chris Parker 8 years of their friendship for them to both come out to each other, there’s a lot to catch up on. The Male Gayz is their weekly attempt at being better gays and better friends. Getting way too personal but never too serious. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jeb Lund (American political journalist) and Tim Batt (New Zealand comedian) discuss American politics and quote Simpsons references as the creep of corporatism closes in around them. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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A podcast series chronicling New Zealander Guy Montgomery efforts in hosting prospective friend and Australian man, Carlo Ritchie in his house for one week. Each day they chart their experiences and feelings for your listening pleasure. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Nic Sampson and Joseph Moore love movies. That's why this podcast is going to ruin them; Every week the boys will attend the biggest movie release of the week. Then, at the halfway mark, they must leave the film. It's a review of the first half of the film and a guess at what happens in the second!
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The creators of My Brother, My Brother and Me and The Worst Idea of All Time review the film Paul Blart Mall Cop 2 every American Thanksgiving from now until the end of linear time. They may never yield. They will never be freed. This is their curse. This is their podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Join acclaimed environmental advocate Waveney Warth and award-winning comedian Tim Batt as they explore better ways to a better future. It’s sustainability, the kiwi way: Upbeat. Informed. Simple. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Rose Matafeo and Alice Snedden are three things: Female, funny and friends. This podcast is an exploration of two comedians' unlikely celebrity crushes (including Rick Moranis and Danny DeVito) and all the divergent personal stories which may explain why these gals turned out how they did. Rose's globe-trotting, TV-starring comedy chops come up against Alice's hilarious improv-honed brain and abandoned (though completed) law degree. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Good questions. Great guests. Few beers... Steve and Seamus like asking good questions. And they love good answers. After over 20 years of friendship, they bought a microphone and started a podcast, allowing them to sit with, and learn from, the most interesting people they can access. From Kiwi legend Marc Ellis, to media personalities Jeremy Wells and Paddy Gower, Rugby coach extraordinaire Wayne Smith, sexologist Morgan Penn, and Olympian Dame Lisa Carrington... Between Two Beers has prod ...
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Season 1: Watching the undeniably excellent film Breaking Dawn Part 1 once a week for a year. Twilight…what could go wrong? Season 2: Watching bad movies and giving our opinions, same old Sam and Ny, same old chit chat, different films. Send suggestions of movies for us to watch by e-mailing us! Music: Dellasera by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com Inspired by: Guy Montgomery & Tim Batt (The Worst Idea of All Time) WARNING: This podcast contains some strong language and adult themes.
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Rob Schneider wanted to shake up the television industry and thus created his own self-funded/written/produced/starring series for Netflix. Guy and Tim are joined by special guest comedians from all over the world to critically assess this work. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Three Kiwi lads pick up the mantle left by Tim Batt and Guy Montgomery and endeavour to watch and review a film every week for a year. The same film. Bad Moms 2. God help us all.
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Philosophy, Comedy & Bar room banter with Comedians Nick Rado, Tim Batt & Ray O’Leary. Over a pint or two, Nick, Tim and Ray dive into timeless philosophical questions of Moral Philosophy, Consciousness, Identity, Altruism and evenTime Travel! It's funny, it’s thought provoking, and it might just solve humanity's greatest problems. Did we say there's beer?! Proudly supported by Monteiths brewed for right now! -- Nick Rado Nick Rado is a multi-award winning writer, MC and clean stand-up comed ...
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Hosted by Tim Batt, the Nude Tuesday Podcast features a series of chats with the people who made this brilliant 5-star NZ/Australian comedy. You'll hear how the sausage was made from the film's stars Jackie van Beek, Damon Herriman and Jemaine Clement, subtitler Julia Davis, Music Supervisor Karyn Rachtman and more. Supported by Film Queenstown Lakes, Madman Films and Flicks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Join Dr. Deano Graham as he shares a variety of content including inspirational stories, special guests and interviews, various music, Bible teaching, along with global ministries and international travels.
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A podcast that looks back on the iconic 100% Hits compilation series released in Australia from 1991 - 2007. Each week Josh Earl (Don't You Know Who I Am? podcast and Spicks and Specks on ABCTV) hosts a guest as they discuss chronologically some the greatest forgotten pop hits of the time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Interviews with comedy agents, tv commissioners and more about what they do and how they do it. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/asktheindustry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Mark Ellen and David Hepworth have been talking about and writing about music together and individually for a collective eighty years in magazines like Smash Hits, Mojo and The Word and on radio and TV programmes like "Rock On", "Whistle Test" and VH-1. Over thirteen years ago, when working on the late magazine The Word, they began producing podcasts. Some listeners have been kind enough to say these have been very special to them. When the magazine folded in 2012 they kept the spirit of tho ...
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A quiz show where Josh Earl gets four funny guests to battle it out to discover who knows whom, who knows what because, well... who knows why. Created and hosted by Josh Earl Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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We are here to share our cycling training & racing experiences. Let's combine data analytics, IRL experience, physical and mental training, and see what happens! 🚀⚡️🥇 Check out our site: https://www.evoq.bike/ and the blog at www.evoq.bike/blog for a TON of free information to make you STRONGER and FASTER YouTube channel has a lot of videos also! https://linktr.ee/EVOQBIKE Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/evoqbike/support
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Tim Batt on ‘The Worst Idea of All Time’, Pioneering Podcasts in NZ, Guy Montgomery & More!
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Tim Batt is a pioneer in the digital audio space and one of New Zealand's most impressive creative talents. He's the producer and co-host of NZ's most popular podcast - with 20 million downloads, he's created his own podcast network, won multiple comedy awards, produced radio for Matt Heath, he's a standup comedian, was a co-chair of the NZ comedy …
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The deep secret of Abba’s “music without nostalgia” and the time they met the Pistols
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Abba’s biographer Jan Gradvall met and interviewed Abba many times and builds a fresh picture of their internal chemistry in his new book Melancholy Undercover. Highlights of this illuminating pod include … … how Sweden rejected their early hits for not being sufficiently “socialist”. …. the discomfiting early life of Anni-Frid Lyngstad. … what Max…
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Chris is so late to this week's episode and it randomly inspires a very real and deeply thoughtful chat about pop stars. Phrases like “likeability is a prison" get bandied about, and we bravely ask the question everyone is so scared to ask - why are there no openly lesbian whales in pop culture! Every episode now in bea-utiful video form on our Sub…
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Come on down to Guy’s Memory Surplus for our September Clearance Sale! Niche details of the 2003 All Blacks lineup, premises for discontinued shows on the WB: Everything Irrelevant Must Go! As Monty explores his mind palace, Tim gets Rhys Mathewson on the blower to talk the merits of voice messages and whether or not you should squash the beef with…
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Fond memories of lost ‘80s London, Morrissey v Marr and the film they should make about Toyah
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A free-form spontaneous jam this week - the Dark Star of podcasts – which navigates the outer reaches of the rock and roll stratosphere by way of the following … … was Michael Stipe’s father a military helicopter pilot in Korea? … our fantasy Odd Couple tragi-comedy: Morrissey and Marr in a thin-skinned middle-aged flat share. … how the Golden Egg …
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Strength & Cycling with Movement Educator Hayden Mitchell
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Hayden Mitchell is a movement educator and sports performance coach who emphasizes the importance of an ecological approach to human performance. He believes that movement is a common language that can connect people on a deep level. Hayden's approach is rooted in helping individuals find their own way and discover what works best for them. He enco…
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Craig Fenton: NZR Commercial CEO & Ex-Google Director on the Business of Rugby & Future of Content Creation
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Craig Fenton is the CEO of New Zealand Rugby Commercial which means it’s his job to drive the business of the All Blacks, Black Ferns and other teams in black. But Craig is not your typical rugby administrator. He owns a record label and a film production company, he has his pilot’s license, he was a lawyer, he worked at Google for six years, he ho…
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Swinging London & the Wombles seen from an electric-blue Rolls-Royce. Mike Batt looks back
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Mike Batt still wrestles with the emotional legacy of the Wombles, the act that simultaneously made him and cast a shadow over the rest of his career, not least his early days as a songwriter at Liberty Records, discussed here, hired after he’d answered the same ad as Elton John and Bernie Taupin, a time when A&R men wore kipper ties and had Picass…
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Joe Boyd – Little Richard, Nick Drake, Tight Fit and why everything sounds the way it does
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Joe Boyd produced Fairport Convention, Nick Drake and many others, released acts from all over the globe on his Hannibal label and has just written a mighty and definitive account of the history of popular music, And The Roots Of Rhythm Remain, tracing the way different sounds from different countries became interwoven. Nobody is better qualified t…
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Full episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aZKozOib5S0In this insightful video, Jonny reflects on the challenges of maintaining a long-term career in cycling and shares valuable advice for younger athletes. He emphasizes the importance of finding passions outside of the sport, noting how having outlets beyond cycling can help balance the me…
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Reacting to Matt Heath Leaving Radio Hauraki & Backlash From Luxon Decision
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Steve and Seamus discuss Matt Heath's move away from breakfast radio, the feedback they received from their 'Luxon decision', why Steve's five-year-old is the fastest in his family, NZ's most epic untold business stories, recent episodes with Matiu Walters from Six 60 and the most interesting developments from their business channel. See omnystudio…
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This week the boys are back to remote recording because of their high flying life style. Chris’s ears are ringing, Eli has an infected toenail, the vibes are immaculate! With a Fact of the Gay from an unexpected source: our straight friend. And no queen of the week cause we forgot lol. VIDEO EPISODES now available on our Substack! Hosted on Acast. …
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In this conversation, Brendan Housler discusses strategies for cyclists to maintain and enhance their fitness during the off-season. He emphasizes the importance of varied training methods, including VO2 max workouts and rest reduction intervals, to prepare for the upcoming race season. Brendan also highlights the significance of enjoying the proce…
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Understanding Glute Power with Tim Woo
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In this conversation, GluteDoperDoc Timothy and Brendan Housler discuss the concept of glute doping and its application in cycling. They explore the importance of proper technique and muscle activation in cycling performance and pain management. They also discuss the role of glute muscles in generating power and how to train them effectively. The c…
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With Mark Ellen rambling in the West Country it’s left to David Hepworth to talk Alex Gold down from the ledge in the light of the Dave Grohl news and discuss: • just how many offers come the way of rich and famous rock stars • whether his recent admission will in any way detract from the most winning smile in rock • is this an opportunity fo…
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Matiu Walters on Six60’s Unexpected Success, Conflicts, Criticism & Chaotic Dunedin Origins
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Matiu Walters is the lead singer and guitarist of New Zealand’s band Six60. The group formed in Dunedin in 2008, and across the last 16 years have broken all the rules to become New Zealand’s biggest band. In 2019 they became the first New Zealand act to sell out Western Springs and in 2021 became the first band to ever play Eden Park to a sold-out…
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The Good Times are threatened as Guy poses Tim a question with no satisfactory answer before diving into a despondent edition of Word of the Week. The vibe is rescued by a phone call with Abby Howells, who joins the boys on a stroll down memory lane. Our intro music, “Los Angeles,” courtesy of Eyeliner. Get episodes early and in video on our Substa…
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One Day author David Nicholls – prog rock, Live Aid and making tapes for girls
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The Netflix series of David Nicholls’ worldwide hit novel One Day was Top Ten in 89 countries and he’s been heavily involved in its soundtrack album, a process as enjoyable, he says, as devising the compilation tape the fictional Emma made for Dexter in 1989 featuring the Smiths, Prefab Sprout and Public Enemy. We talk to him here about the gloriou…
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Nick Lowe – war stories, wise decisions and the event in 1970 that made him think again
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Old friend of the podcast, Nick Lowe has just released his 15th solo album, Indoor Safari, and he’s about to tour with Los Straitjackets. This absorbing conversation looks back at 60 years onstage and takes in the following … … the secret of a long career. … why he resolved “not to get that famous again”. … touring Germany aged 15 in Brinsley Schwa…
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Full episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aZKozOib5S0In this episode, we dive into the specifics of interval training and its role in race prep. From zone 2 base work to high-intensity VO2 max intervals, I share how different sessions fit into my overall training plan. I talk about my experiences with various VO2 sets—like 6x2s and more co…
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The Buskers’ Hall of Fame – from Moondog and Billy Bragg to Don Partridge and “the skating Sikh”.
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Louis Armstrong, Wild Man Fischer, Irving Berlin and Lucinda Williams all started out as buskers and Cary Baker’s ‘Down On The Corner’ traces the romance and influence of street players from Ancient Rome via Chicago’s Maxwell Street to Elvis Costello outside the CBS conference and beyond. Cary, David and Mark chuck coins in the conversational hat, …
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Who should follow John Lydon with a Spoken Word spectacular?
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We applied dynamic pricing to this week’s news and various stories trebled in value, among them … … further adventures in the Oasis ticket fiasco. … the greatest band name ever. … the only rock star born under Adolf Hitler. … Marianne Faithfull? Ian Anderson? Elvis Costello? Musicians you’d rather hear talk than play. … rock stars telling jokes. … …
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Key Elements of Cycling Performance - James Allan
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In this conversation, James and Brendan discuss various topics related to cycling performance. They touch on the importance of considering the human side of the sport, including the emotional and cognitive features that can impact performance. They also explore the determinants of cycling performance, beyond just physiology, such as aerodynamics, d…
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Where were you on the morning of Saturday, September 7th (Friday the 6th if you’re a Substack member)? Here to serve as your alibi, an interrogative episode of Good Times, The Hon. Guy A.H. Montgomery and Timothy A. Batt presiding. Guy has been reading a lot of detective novels and is in an interrogative mood (also caused in part by another book he…
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Improv is an Illness with Abby Howells
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It’s our first guest in approximately a million years! Taskmaster icon and Billy T winner Abby Howells joins us for a deep dive into am-dram theatre, when improvisors try to be “serious” and her secret collection of beautiful ladies. Find Backstage episodes and more on our Substack! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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David Hepworth on the glory, comedy and tragedy of rock stars who can't retire
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David’s seventh book in his ‘orange series’ is just out and you’re guaranteed to love it. He and Mark discussed ‘Hope I Get Old Before I Die’ at a sold-out launch event at Waterstones in Piccadilly on the evening of September 3, recorded here. Among the highlights you’ll find … … the rock career as a three-act play. … the tour that started the Age …
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Full Episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nseX_Xuh3GkIn this video, we dive deep into the training mindset and techniques that fueled my preparation for the Joe Martin stage race. I dedicated a 6-week block to honing my VO2 max power, tackling the demanding terrain with short, punchy climbs. I'll walk you through the nitty-gritty details o…
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5th Birthday Planning, Missing Out on Jason Momoa & Steven Adams - Who's NZ's Best Magician?
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Steve and Seamus debate Auckland v Hamilton for B2B's 5th birthday party, why they missed out on a corporate box with Steven Adams, the big-name guests they interviewed last week, their upcoming Q and A with Richie McCaw and debate who is NZ's best magician? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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Just as time comes for us all, so has it come for this third episode of Good Times. It’s an introspective week for Monty, who we find preoccupied with the fate of his hair after an encounter at the barber. Tim puts on his interviewer’s hat and tries to get to the bottom of Guy’s x-stream lifestyle. In this age of energy drinks and in-flight WiFi, w…
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The Reality of Racing in China - Ethan Batt Interview
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In this podcast, we catch up with Ethan Batt again. We briefly talk about his back injury and the Pro Conti Team—Bolton Equities Black Spoke—quickly folding. Then, what’s it actually like racing in China!? Thanks, Ethan! Follow him on his social media here: IG - https://www.instagram.com/ethanbatt/ X - https://x.com/Ethanbatt1 STRAVA - https://www.…
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Kanoa Lloyd Opens Up about Stress of TV Presenting, Controversies, Backlash & The Future of TV News
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Kanoa Lloyd is one of New Zealand’s top broadcasters and became a household name from co-hosting the Project on primetime TV for seven years. She first made her name in children’s TV, before working on radio at Mai FM and was also a weather presenter for Newshub. In this episode we talk about her path from Squirt and Sticky TV to Three News, integr…
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The Oasis reunion – feuds, cash, symbolism and the desire to repair our imperfect lives
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David, Mark and our token bucket-hatted parka monkey Alex tackle the return of Oasis, its grip on the public imagination and why they’re the biggest band of the last 30 years, which includes … … the Gallaghers’ mixed fortunes since 2009. … who won the battle of the underdogs. … “Noel has a thousand buttons, Liam has a thousand fingers”. … why the ‘…
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Me and the Boyfriends Played a Great Game
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Chris is back from Queenstown and ready to lay into some farmers he met, and Eli is so high on Sudafed he almost gives David Seymour queen of the week! Plus a fact of the gay about a legal gay marriage 53 years before gay marriage was actually legal, and we have a new term we would love to empower straight men (all two who listen to this podcast) t…
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Why You Should Do Intervals At the End of a Ride
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Full Episode here: https://youtu.be/nseX_Xuh3GkIn this insightful discussion, we explore the concept of "fatigue resistance" and how it plays a crucial role in reaching the highest levels of cycling performance. Our guest identifies fatigue resistance as a key area for improvement, particularly for sustaining high power outputs after long hours of …
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Are comedians more competitive than rock stars?
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In a concerted effort to put the world to rights, David and Mark ruminate upon the following … … Kylie and the Wiggles? Canned Heat and the Chipmunks? Real or invented pop star/childrens’ entertainer collaborations. .. the charmed life of Greg Kihn. … will the BBC have any archive left if it keeps cancelling presenters? … why Inside Llewyn Davis wo…
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Training Tips for Gravel Racing with Tobin Ortenblad
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Tobin Ortenblad discusses his transition from cyclocross to gravel racing and the challenges he faced. He emphasizes the importance of starting strong in gravel races and the need for high endurance and tempo work. He also mentions the significance of volume training and the balance between fitness and sustainability. Tobin shares insights on VO2 m…
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Legendary Para Athlete, Cameron Leslie - World Record Holder & 3 Time Paralympic Gold Medallist
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Cam Leslie is one of New Zealand’s most successful athletes. He’s won gold medals at three Paralympics in swimming, is a world record-holder, a Halberg award winner and the co-captain of the NZ Wheelblacks. He’s also a father of three kids under five, runs a farm, has a full time job at Swimming NZ and has an inspirational outlook on life – though …
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It is bigger than a bread box? Would you find it in a department store? I’ll save you the other 18 questions: it’s episode 2 of Good Times! It’s a sporting episode this week, as Tim and one of Tim’s highest-ranked friends crack on about cricket before introducing a new segment. A long-overdue letter to Patty Schwartz is penned, launching what is su…
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Wanna hear us pop off? We are both furious for different reasons. These Gayz have had it and they are ready to throw a drink in your face. Eli has a new enemy. Chris has an airport rival. Plus a fact of the gay about voice training, and the queen of the week is a voice you definitely know. Find Backstage episodes and more on our Substack! Hosted on…
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Johnny Beatle’, early Blondie, Led Zeppelin’s plane and seven fabulous years at the Melody Maker.
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Rock journalism as an occupation is rapidly heading in the direction of the watch-mender or lamplighter so Chris Charlesworth’s account of life at the Melody Maker in the ‘70s is already starting to feel like an historic document. ‘Just Backdated’ covers a time when the rock press set the agenda, sold over half a million copies a week and was court…
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