Best Circus Browns Podcasts (2025)

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Perth Legends, The Worst Topic Ever, Horse Longmire Craft - The Rush Hour Sunday Session - Sunday 29th June 2025 1:01:02

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We look back at a jam-packed week where JB and Billy spent some time in Perth. They spoke to Eagles legend Ben Cousins, talked about the greatest moments in WA sport, Billy had possibly the worst topic ever, Aussie white-ball captain Mitch Marsh joined the show, Billy brought some craft to the table, and we had a massive idiot file, plus Billy's fu…

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Michel Boersma: producer and curator of The Art of Banksy talks Auckland exhibit 15:15

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After making an impression on millions around the world - and making an appearance in Wellington in 2024, 'The Art of Banksy' exhibit is set to hit Auckland. Banksy is one of the world's most famous artists with a significant global following, but his identity remains unknown - despite exhibitions of his work selling out and attracting interest. Ba…

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Whitcoulls Recommends: The River is Waiting and Baddest Man 4:31

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The River is Waiting by Wally Lamb. He’s beloved by loads of readers, especially for his brilliant book I Know this Much is True. This new one is, to a large degree, informed by the years he spent teaching creative writing to incarcerated women in a Connecticut prison. It’s the story of a man whose life is in a downward spiral. Corby Ledbetter is o…

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Megan Singleton: BloggerAtLarge.com writer on the Air New Zealand Premium Economy v Skycouch debate 4:46

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If you're in a position where you can upgrade your seat for a long haul flight, there's still a debate to be had about which seat is better. Air New Zealand’s Skycouch allows travellers the freedom to lie down on the plane - but how does it compare to the reclining seats in Premium Economy? BloggerAtLarge's Megan Singleton compared the two - and wr…

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Full Show Podcast: 29 June 2025 1:56:54

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Listen to the Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin Full Show Podcast for Sunday 29 June. Get the Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin Full Show Podcast every Sunday on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Newstalk ZB

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The Sunday Panel: What do we make of the new Lotto changes? 8:17

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This week on the Sunday Panel, Newstalk ZB Wellington Mornings host Nick Mills and host of the Front Page podcast, Chelsea Daniels, joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the week - and more! The Government's new sentencing reforms are set to kick in today - what do we make of these? Do we see these new changes making a difference?…

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Jimmy Rees: Australian comedian and YouTube star on his first ever tour of New Zealand 14:24

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Famed Australian comedian and social media star Jimmy Rees has made a name for himself across a number of platforms - and he's taking his latest tour on the road. He's set to perform in New Zealand for the first time ever, as well as Hobart, Sydney, Brisbane, Gold Coast, Adelaide, Perth, Melbourne, and Canberra between October and December 2025. He…

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Erin O'Hara: naturopath and wellness expert on the best ways to stop work stress impacting sleep 4:03

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When you’re feeling stressed about work, it can be hard to leave it at the office - and this can impact sleeping habits. Poor sleep quality, including interrupted sleep or non-restorative sleep, is associated with a variety of negative consequences - health-related problems, diminished quality of life, and economic costs. Naturopath and wellness ex…

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Mike van de Elzen: Keep the kids busy with carrot cupcakes 5:18

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Carrot cupcakes Ingredients 1 tsp baking powder ¾ cup plain flour 1 tsp cinnamon 1 tsp baking soda ½ cup raw sugar 2 free range eggs ½ cup vegetable oil 2 cups grated carrots ½ cup chopped nuts (can be walnuts or hazelnuts). 2 tbsp raisins 2 tbsp of decoration Icing Juice of 1 lemon 1 tbsp butter, softened 100g cream cheese, softened ½ cup icing su…

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Michelle Dickinson: nanotechnologist on the molecule that could be used to create an 'exercise pill' 4:02

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We’ve all heard that regular exercise is good for you. But a major new study published in Cell might have just found a way to bottle its benefits and deliver them to people who can’t hit the gym. Over six years, the researchers tracked 13 healthy volunteers as they exercised, from a single 5km run to a 25-day running plan and they collected as much…

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Steve Newall: Flicks.co.nz editor ahead of the 2025 New Zealand International Film Festival 5:14

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The 2025 edition of the New Zealand International Film Festival is set to open in Auckland from July 31st and run until September 10th. The event is speculated to show a wide range of films, from local productions to overseas affairs with international prestige. Flicks.co.nz editor Steve Newall unpacked some of the films expected to be screening - …

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Laura Hedley: Cardrona and Treble Cone Chief Mountain Officer on Cardrona becoming New Zealand's largest ski field 4:17

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Cardrona Alpine Resort has officially launched their highly-anticipated Soho Basin - expanding to become New Zealand’s largest commercial ski area. The expansion was part of a long-term investment program by RealNZ, Cardrona’s parent company, and it increases the area's total footprint to 615 hectares. Cardrona and Treble Cone Chief Mountain Office…

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Jason Walls: Newstalk ZB political editor on David Seymour's first significant outing as Acting Prime Minister 5:36

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ACT leader David Seymour's had to step up over the last few days, as Prime Minister Luxon spends time working on relationships overseas. Luxon's been in China and Europe, meaning Seymour's had to address the media as part of a post-Cabinet press conference - and answer questions. Newstalk ZB political editor Jason Walls says Luxon's taken all the n…

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Rick Shera: internet and copyright lawyer on Denmark allowing people to copyright their own features in bid to tackle deepfakes 8:24

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The Danish Government is set to allow citizens to claim property rights over their features and voices in a bid to tackle the impact of AI deepfakes. The proposed legislation would mean that people would have the right to ask platforms to take deepfake content down if it breached copyright infringement. Copyright lawyer Rick Shera is sceptical abou…

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Paul Goldsmith: Justice Minister on the sentencing reforms set to come into effect today 9:10

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A spate of new sentencing reforms will take effect today, including the sentence discount caps that promise to restore 'real consequences' for crime. As part of the reforms, judges won't be able to reduce an offender's sentence by more than 40 percent for mitigating factors. Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith says the Government's top priority is to r…

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Francesca Rudkin: Making Lotto harder to win might come with more problems 2:57

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So, what’s your number? What’s the amount you think would be perfect to win in Lotto Powerball? The amount that allows you to pay off the mortgage, set the kids up, help family, and maybe fulfil a dream or two - but without it upending your life in a negative way? We’ve all got a fantasy number, right? I reckon $10 million would be perfect, but to …

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Billy's Jokes - June 23-26 7:18

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Death of the Columnist 30:17

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Why not all opinion pieces are created equally. A decade ago the National Post had an all-star roster of opinion columnists, but now they publish more advocates than ever. Stephen Marche joins to dig into the current state of opinion writing. Host: Jesse Brown Credits: James Nicholson (Producer), Lucie Laumonier (Associate producer and Fact Checkin…

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BONUS: Who Writes the Rules of News? 7:10

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“ When talking about immigration, you shouldn't use the word sweep because it implies that immigrants are something undesirable to be swept away. Notably, they don't say the same thing about homeless people.” -Alex Skopic Protestor or Protester? Anti-Vaxxer or vaccine hesitant? Riot or Uprising? Every word in the news carries weight, and every choi…

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#43 – Painting Resilience, Teaching Growth & Making the Next Masterpiece | Christopher Batten 59:14

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Visual artist and educator Christopher Batten returns to reflect on evolution, resilience, and what it means to keep pushing—on canvas and in the classroom. Now in his 10th year living in Baltimore and his third year teaching at Morgan State, Christopher shares how his practice continues to evolve. We talk about the role of failure, what teaching o…

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Brody Mihocek, Idiot File, Brad Haddin - The Rush Hour podcast - Thursday 26th June 2025 59:31

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It's Rabs and JB's last show for a while, and Billy kicks it off with the All Sports Report - as he refuses to back down on his Matt Rowell mail... despite the star Sun re-signing with the club today. Brad Haddin joins the boys to chat about the first test between Australia and the West Indies, and the upcoming Ashes series. Topics Brayshaw wants y…

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Episode 13: Celine Song, AA Dhand and Chris Parker 45:18

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In this edition of Great Chats with Francesca Rudkin, we hear from filmmaker Celine Song on her Hollywood hit, The Materialists starring Dakota Johnson, Pedro Pascal and Chris Evans. Author AA Dhand talks his latest thriller, The Chemist. Francesca asks how his experiences with abuse, violence and overdoses while running a late hour pharmacy in the…

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King Carney: The PM's Naked Power Grab 27:41

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Carney gets a pass in the “No Kings” moment. A flurry of omnibus bills include significant government overreach, but the Canadian coverage is reluctant to call out Carney. Should we be outraged or is this really in the best interest of Canadians? Host: Jesse Brown Credits: James Nicholson (Producer), Lucie Laumonier (Associate producer and Fact Che…

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Connor Rozee, Rory Lobb, Hump Day Quiz - The Rush Hour podcast - Wednesday 25th June 2025 55:24

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JB and Billy are back in Melbourne after a very late flight, we hear some of JB's cricket highlights, and Billy whips through the All Sports Report - featuring Donald Trump's thoughts on Carlton. Port Adelaide captain Connor Rozee joins the show, and learns from Billy that he has a new teammate. The Hump Day Quiz features Hamlet for some reason, th…

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Meet the Liberal MP Who Went Against Carney (and Who Might Take Out Doug Ford) 31:29

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Mark Carney promised one Canadian economy. Now, his signature bill is one step closer to law as Bill C-5 rocketed through parliament with some amendments. The changes haven't quelled concerns from Liberal MP Nate Erskine-Smith, who broke ranks in the final vote. Host Noor sits down with MP Erskine-Smith to talk about why he voted no, and what he re…

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Ben Cousins, Mitch Marsh, Billy's Horse Longmire Craft Attack - The Rush Hour podcast - Tuesday 24th June 2025 1:02:16

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After a big night holding the room in their palms in Perth, JB and Billy kick things off with a jam-packed All Sports Report - including the AFL buying Waverley Park from the Hawks. Mitch Marsh is in studio to chat everything cricket, and what his Dad and brother are up to now. Topics Brownless thought long and hard and delivered what JB referred t…

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Paul Medhurst: Grandads Aston Martin, Dad's Austin Princess, Ford Cortina, Mum's Beetle, Mini Cooper and a ride in a 964 S6E7 30:49

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Send us a text We're joined this week by Paul Medhurst, the man behind VW workshop, classic car showroom and now destination coffee shop Type 2 Detectives. Paul recalls telling people his Grandad used to drive an Aston Martin - however, his Mum corrected him one day when she overheard him telling some friends... It was actually an Austin Maxi! His …

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There Are Hundreds of Thousands of Iranian-Canadians. How Are They Doing? 39:36

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There’s a secret club in Canada. And trust me, you don’t want to be a member. If you’re in this club, your first response when you hear news about bombs and death and carnage in the Middle East is not to hop onto Twitter or Facebook to post your political opinion about it. Your first response is to make a long-distance phone call to try to find out…

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JB & Billy In Perth, Elijah Hewett, Top WA Sporting Moments - The Rush Hour podcast - Monday 23rd June 2025 1:06:15

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JB and Billy have flown to the West, and they talk about their very different journeys to get there, before Billy rips into the All Sports Report. (WARNING: NBA Finals Game 7 Spoilers) Damian Barrett joins the boys to talk about all the positives and negatives from round 15, but JB is also disappointed with Damo and the Sunday Footy Show Crew, and …

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Jono Brown vs Tim McGrath, Isaac Smith's Marathon, Billy in the EJ Whitten Legends Game - The Rush Hour Sunday Session - Sunday 22nd June 2025 51:02

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Look back at a legendary week on Triple M's Rush Hour - with GWS Giant Aaron Cadman, Topics Brownless, Isaac Smith, Billy's performance in the 2015 EJ Whitten Legends Game, Billy surprising JB with a phone call, Jono Brown, an Idiot Song, and Billy's best joke of the week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Chris Parker: Actor and comedian on his new live show Stop Being So Dramatic 14:34

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Comedian Chris Parker's new live show proved successful at the Melbourne Comedy Festival, and he's ready to unleash it on the Kiwis. Parker's touring Stop Being So Dramatic around the country and he's promised the show is his most personal yet. He says he's expected a more reserved reception from Kiwi audiences - but he knows how to work with that.…

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AA Dhand: crime writer on the real-world experiences that inspired 'The Chemist' 13:57

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In a previous life, crime writer AA Dhand dealt with a lot, including overdoses, violence, and abuse, to name a few. Amit worked on the frontline of the NHS crisis, running his 100 hour pharmacy in Bradford - surrounded by drugs, drug dealers and giving him insight into the lives of addicts and the dealers preying on the vulnerable. He turned these…

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Whitcoulls Recommends: A Beautiful Family and A Dim Prognosis 3:30

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A Beautiful Family by Jennifer Trevelyan: In 1987, 10 year old Alix and her family are at the beach for the great New Zealand summer, but everything feels a little off - her teenage sister’s desperate to run with the in-crowd, her mother’s wildly distracted and her father is adrift. Alix befriends another holidaymaker, and they hunt for signs of a …

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Megan Singleton: BloggerAtLarge.com writer on her experience with Dollywood 4:16

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One of ZB's resident travel experts, Megan Singleton, has been taking in the sights of the US - and this week, she's opening up about her experience with Dollywood. Dollywood ppened in 1986 in Pigeon Forge on the site of former attractions dating back to the 1960s, and it's a must see for fans of Dolly Parton, or even fans of the old west. Megan Si…

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The Sunday Panel: Should we be worried about Peter Burling's next move? 11:05

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This week on the Sunday Panel, broadcaster and journalist, Wilhelmina Shrimpton, and resident economist at Opes Partners, Ed McKnight, joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! Peter Burling will join Italian syndicate Luna Rossa for the 38th edition of the America's Cup in an undefined role. What do we make of thi…

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Full Show Podcast: 22 June 2025 1:56:20

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On the Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin Full Show Podcast for Sunday 22 June 2025, comedian Chris Parker on embracing being dramatic and the new edition to his family. Pharmacist turned author AA Dhand opens up about using his experience with drugs, drug dealers and addicts as the premise for his new novel The Chemist. Prime Minister Christophe…

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Erin O'Hara: naturopath and wellness expert on how we can boost men's overall health 5:22

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June marks Men's Health Awareness Month - leaving plenty of room to discuss how things can be improved. Research shows men face significant health challenges and often experience poorer health outcomes and shorter life expectancies compared to women. Naturopath and wellness expert Erin O'Hara unpacked the contributing factors and health conditions …

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Mike van de Elzen: Brussel sprouts with bacon and parmesan bake 4:49

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Brussel sprouts with bacon and parmesan bake Cook time: 5 minutes Prep time: 5 minutes Serves: 4 12 brussels sprouts, stalks removed 4 rashers of streaky bacon, roughly chopped 1 cup finely grated parmesan 1 tbsp sunflower oil Flaky salt and cracked pepper Pre-heat a oven to 180*c Cut stalks off brussels sprouts and cut each brussel into 1/2. Bring…

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Dr Michelle Dickinson: nanotechnologist on the new research revealing how to improve a manu 4:40

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Most of the studies that have looked at how humans and animals dive into water have focused on understanding the small splash created by their water entry - think Olympic divers and hunting birds. New research published in the journal Interface Focus has not only done the opposite, by studying how to make the biggest splash, but has done so thanks …

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Steve Newall: Flicks.co.nz editor on the release of 28 Years Later 5:57

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Back in 2002, director Danny Boyle and screenwriter Alex Garland released post-apocalyptic horror thriller 28 Days Later - which proved to be a monster hit. The 2007 follow-up, 28 Weeks Later, wasn't as successful, but the duo came back together to release another sequel. Flicks.co.nz editor Steve Newall reveals whether 28 Years Later lives up to t…

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Jared Rogers: HIIT For Hope founder on his bid to beat a Guinness world fitness record 6:48

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There's a high-intensity fitness event set to take place this coming November, and it's designed to beat a Guinness world fitness record. Cantabrian Jared Rogers aims to break the world record for the largest high-intensity interval training - or HIIT - class in a single venue. Organisers are calling for participants now - and Rogers says he's hopi…

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Adam Pearse: NZ Herald political reporter on the three bidders confirmed for the new Northland Expressway 3:38

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Three groups of construction and infrastructure companies will be bidding to build the next section of the new Northland Expressway after the shortlist was unveiled. Minister Chris Bishop today revealed the three consortia, selected by the NZ Transport Agency, would move on to the next step in the bidding process to build a 26-kilometre, four-lane …

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Elliott Smith: Newstalk ZB rugby commentator on the Crusaders claiming the Super Rugby Pacific title 6:53

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The Crusaders have revived their Super Rugby dynasty, while inflicting further heartache on the Chiefs. The red-and-blacks have come from behind to win the final 16-12 in Christchurch, for a 15th title. Newstalk ZB rugby commentator Elliott Smith unpacked the highs and lows of the match - and unpacked the Crusaders' strategy. LISTEN ABOVE See omnys…

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Robert Patman: Otago University International Relations professor on Chris Luxon's recent visit to China 9:03

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The Prime Minister says New Zealand has a proper, comprehensive relationship with China. Christopher Luxon is keeping tight lipped about what he talked about behind closed doors with Chinese leaders after his three-day trip drew to a close. Otago University International Relations professor Robert Patman says the trip appears to have been a success…

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Francesca Rudkin: Why does Jaws still have such a long-lasting impact? 3:23

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This week, Steven Spielberg’s terrifying film Jaws turned 50. Yes, 50. Jaws was released in 1975, and on Friday afternoon I mentioned this on Newstalk ZB and shared how much it affected me when I saw it for the first time. We were having our first big family holiday - Mum and Dad took us to the Gold Coast to see family, and on the first night my co…

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Billy's Jokes - June 16-19 6:35

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Alberta's Green Energy Plan to Dig up the Rockies for Coal 27:22

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Rescinding an almost 50-year-old coal mining moratorium to get out of lawsuits, Greenbelt FOI code words, mayoral power-fuelled bike lane challenges…the latest transparency breaches from provincial and municipal governments across Canada are almost too numerous to count. Does democracy mean nothing in this country? Host: San Grewal Credits: Jess Sc…

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Daniel Savio of the San Francisco Mime Troupe Talks DISRUPTION 15:24

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Daniel Savio started his professional theater career playing keyboards for the Mime Troupe in 2006, and since 2020 he has been the Troupe's resident composer/lyricist. This year Daniel led the band, was co-arranger, and composed additional music for SFBATCO's original musical Sign My Name To Freedom: The Unheard Songs of Betty Reid Soskin. He was r…

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BONUS: Should Canadaland Hire a Child? 4:37

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From chatting about pancake toppings, to kissing boys, to fixing America’s public schools, kids are turning to podcasts to say what’s on their minds. But is that a good thing? Child podcasting is exploding, but children in entertainment is fraught with complexities. Are they being controlled by exploitative parents, production companies or shadowy …