Best Dilemmas On Screen Podcasts (2025)

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13. [Lord of the Rings] Frodo or Sam - Who's The Bigger Hero? [With Rabbi Menachem Siderson] 1:03:37

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Join R. Siderson for the classic question: who's the bigger hero, Frodo or Sam? A deeper look into what Judaism views as heroism. The Lord of the Rings follows Frodo, a hobbit who inherits a magical ring that turns out to be the One Ring, which was created by the Dark Lord Sauron to control Middle-earth. The only way to destroy the Ring is to bring…

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PCPS LIGHT 1: The Fisher-Price Play Family Dilemma, the Viral Ribbon Barrettes, Leg Warmers, and Monica Lewinsky 29:12

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Welcome to the first can … er, episode … of our six-pack of PCPS Light episodes: all NEW light and refreshing conversations we’re bringing you while we work on Season 17 (can you taste the hint of lemon?)! Today’s short & sweet episode covers some of our recent viral-ish social media posts (with some impassioned reader’s theatre readings of some of…

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Ep. 366: How to Reinvent Your Life in 4 Months (Classic Episode from August, 2023) 1:17:10

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In this replay of one of the more popular episodes from the Deep Questions archives, originally aired in August ,2023, Cal explores some of his early strategies for cultivating a deeper life. Below are the questions covered in today's episode (with their timestamps). Get your questions answered by Cal! Here’s the link: bit.ly/3U3sTvo Today’s Deep Q…

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Statehood stoush, poll ’predictions,’ RNZ’s loss of listeners, do media deliver what Kiwis expect? 41:56

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How the media handled controversy over recognising Palestine - two political opinion polls in a day. Also: RNZ prepping out a plan to stop the loss of listeners as a former news chief tells the top brass to make big changes and - do Kiwis believe the media deliver what they promise? Read more about this episode of Mediawatch on the RNZ website In t…

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What We Get Wrong About Screen Time with Jordan Shapiro 14:59

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What if everything we thought we knew about screen time was the wrong conversation? In this episode, Danusia Malina-Derben joins Jordan Shapiro for a refreshingly grounded take on parenting in the digital age. Together, they unpack why most debates around tech and children are missing the point. Jordan challenges the obsession with duration, how lo…

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Malala in Tanzania: Turning Promises into Action 25:13

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In this episode of Dig It with Imani, host Imani Henrick sits down with Malala Yousafzai to reflect on her recent visit to Tanzania. From unforgettable moments on the ground to inspiring encounters with local women leaders, Malala shares what she learned, why Tanzania holds a special place in her activism, and the urgent realities of funding grassr…

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Midweek: Assassinations in Gaza, poll chaos, ad backlash 26:26

7d ago26:26

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A crew of Al Jazeera journalists are assassinated in Gaza, two political polls in a day fire up the media, and an ad from Hobson's Pledge prompts a backlash - and a debate about ethical use of photos. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more detailsBy RNZ

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From Cleaning Boats to Owning Marinas: Gonzalo Fernandez's Inspiring Success Story! 1:00:14

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In this powerful episode, we sit down with Gonzalo Fernandez – entrepreneur, father, husband, and self-made marina magnate – as he shares his extraordinary story of transformation. From immigrating to the U.S. with $600 and no English skills to building the largest marina operation in the Miami River, Gonzalo reveals the mindset, hustle, and heart …

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Ep. 16 Combatting Online Scams with Wadzi Nenzou 48:52

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Annie-Mei and Anika are joined by Wadzi Nenzou, who is the founder of 'Our Scam Stories'. Wadzi shares her mission of educating people about investment scams to help them build wealth without losing hard-earned money. With over 18 years of experience in financial services, Wadzi discusses the importance of sharing scam survivor stories to reduce st…

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CHiPs Roller Disco: The Most Seventies of the 70s TV Episodes 1:01:37

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Today’s episode is like a dream come true. The CHiPs Roller Disco episodes (yes, episodeS — it was so glorious it needed TWO parts!) serves as a hedonistic time capsule of what we wanted our lives to look like in the late 70s … and if you lived in southern California, it probably did. From Leif Garrett as an exhausted pop star (so, so tired) to for…

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Ep. 365: What Technology Wants (and How to Push Back) 1:02:48

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Why do we end up entangled with tools that don’t have our best interests in mind? How can we fix this situation? In this episode, Cal dives deep into the difference between additive and extractive technologies, telling a story that weaves old technology with old versions of modern tools, testimony from recent trials to ideas from leading technology…

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NCEA not achieved, Trump’s tariff ‘surprise,’ magazines on the block 31:29

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The media graded NCEA as ‘not achieved’ after the government proposed dumping it this week. Headlines here called Trump’s 15 per cent tariff on our exports ‘a surprise.’ But was it? Also - the prospects for some of our most popular and enduring magazines, which are up for sale across the Tasman again. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more detail…

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What Matrescence Really Means with Dr Aurelie Athan 14:57

10d ago14:57

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Becoming a mother isn’t just a personal change but a profound identity transformation on par with adolescence. In this episode of Parents Who Think, Danusia Malina-Derben is joined by Dr. Aurélie Athan, clinical psychologist and scholar of reproductive identity, whose groundbreaking work on matrescence reframes motherhood as a major developmental p…

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Midweek: Reality TV on the public purse, RNZ tweaks, Donnell goneburger, french lesson 20:14

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Public purse picking up part of the bill for local reality TV, RNZ tweaks Morning Report, Hayden Donnell goneburger from Mediawatch, Colin taught a French lesson. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more detailsBy RNZ

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A Chorus Line of Musicals From Our 1970s Record Cabinet, Part 2 47:39

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Join us for the CONCLUSION of last week's episode. Today’s episode is a little bit different; normally we’re talking about all the things we had as children. Our records, our books, the TV shows we loved to watch (possibly while our parents were still at work or making dinner or smoking Virginia Slims while they watered the lawn). But the things ou…

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Ep. 364: Metrics 101 1:09:24

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When Cal recently returned home from his time spent up in New England he set up a whole new set of daily metrics to track in the fall to keep him pointed toward the deep life. And they failed. Hard. In this episode, Cal dissects why metrics matter, why they’re easy to mess up (including the mistakes he made), and how to use them correctly (includin…

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FBI-NZ; paywave politics, media's Gaza dilemma, MEX folds after 160 years 38:58

17d ago38:58

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The headline-making secret visit of the FBI's top guy, the politics of paywave, and starvation in Gaza hitting home for news outlets. Also: the Marlborough Express folded this week after 160 years in print. What is lost when local news goes online-only? And is it a sign of things to come for others? Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details…

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The Myth of the Harried Woman with Laura Vanderkam 14:58

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In this episode of Parents Who Think, Danusia Malina-Derben speaks with Laura Vanderkam—author, researcher, and mother of five—about time. Not just how we spend it, but how we talk about it. Laura’s work tracks how high-achieving women actually use their hours, and what she found flies in the face of everything we’ve been told: the women she studie…

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Silenced by Screens: Technology-Facilitated Abuse in Marginalized Lives 26:30

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In this episode of Dig It with Imani, we confront the rising tide of Technology-Facilitated Abuse (TFA), a digital threat that disproportionately targets marginalized communities. From stalking and doxxing to digital exclusion, TFA reveals deeper issues of power and control in online spaces. Imani is joined by Najma, a seasoned digital rights advoc…

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Midweek: Starvation in Gaza, announcements of announcements, polling on a whim 24:49

21d ago24:49

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Pressure goes on The Platform over a tweet from its founder, the government gets the media to cover an announcement of an announcement, and a polling company chief puts out a question on a whim - with interesting results. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more detailsBy RNZ

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Ep. 15 Cybersecurity Conferences 101 48:55

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Annie-Mei and Anika discuss their experiences of going to cybersecurity conferences. They talk about what you can expect and how not all conferences are the same. Anika explains her experience at BSides Canberra and doing the CTF challenge. Annie-Mei talks about her first time going to the biggest hacker conference in the world - DEFCON. Spoiler al…

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A Chorus Line of Musicals From Our 1970s Record Cabinet - Part 1 47:39

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Today’s episode is a little bit different; normally we’re talking about all the things we had as children. Our records, our books, the TV shows we loved to watch (possibly while our parents were still at work or making dinner or smoking Virginia Slims while they watered the lawn). But the things our parents liked were also a big part of our growing…

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Ep. 363: Escaping the Digital Doldrums 1:09:27

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What does Walt Disney’s malaise in the 1940s have to do with our current struggles with our screens? In this episode, Cal uses a little-known story from Disney’s midlife to identify an effective strategy for escaping the nerve-deadening, dull state created by spending more and more of your professional and personal life on screens. He then answers …

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Bitter butter battle, Saudi cash chaging the picture for sport on screen 39:34

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The bitter battle over butter prices topped the news agenda this week, prompting a ‘please explain’ from the finance minister to Fonterra. Are media are missing the main point? Also: pundits say Sky buying Three for $1 strengthens its on-screen sport play - but the cash Saudi Arabia’s suddenly splashing could change the big picture. Read more about…

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I Am Enough with Marisa Peer 14:58

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In this episode of Parents Who Think, host Danusia Malina-Derben is joined by Marisa Peer to discuss why “I am enough” is more than a mantra, it’s a psychological reset that ripples through families. Drawing on decades of therapeutic work and her own personal evolution, Marisa unpacks how societal norms, school gate competition, and everyday self-c…

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Midweek: 3 for $1, screen sport shake-up, commentary classics, frenchifying Emile 19:08

28d ago19:08

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Sky buys Three for $1. Also - a shake-up sport on screen, some commentary classics, the Frenchification of Emile Donovan - and was Wrexham FC in Welly the real thing? Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more detailsBy RNZ

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Diving into “The Scott Fenwick Diaries” with Author Kristin Nilsen 1:13:33

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On the eve of the release her second novel, The Scott Fenwick Diaries, we’re talking with someone we know who knows a LOT about the importance of all types of crushing as well being incredibly insightful about all THE FEELINGS that come along with them, our very own Kristin Nilsen! (Seriously, she was (and still is) all of us at age 12!) The Scott …

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Ep. 362: The Texting Dilemma 1:10:47

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When we think about unhealthy phone usage, we think about the flashing apps, like TikTok and Instagram, in which billions of dollars have been spent to grab our attention. In this episode, Cal points to an unassuming culprit that may be just as responsible: simple messaging apps. He explores research that connects the social stress of pending messa…

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Politicians pressured by ads, ministers go multimedia with 'helpful' handouts 35:20

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Campaigns targeting politicians in the media are getting more intense - and politicians are getting more multimedia with their own messages for the press. Are these the same old tactics using new tech? Or a new push to dodge media scrutiny and shape the story? Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details…

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Jealousy and Sex with Erica Jong 14:58

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What happens when a woman writes the truth the world isn’t ready to hear? In this episode of Parents Who Think, host Danusia Malina-Derben joins Erica Jong, novelist, poet, and unapologetic icon, in a conversation about the power and price of honesty. They explore how female jealousy gets buried in family and friendship, how mothers and daughters c…

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Midweek: Chung email scandal, Stuff withdraws blood story, newsreader's political turn 21:11

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A media frenzy over Ray Chung's lurid email about Wellington mayor Tory Whanau, Stuff retracts a story about AI blood testing, and a former newsreader enters the Tāmaki Makaurau by-election. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more detailsBy RNZ