Best Highlands Current Podcasts (2025)

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Objective Lions controversy analysis + rising stars of July tests 55:45

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2d ago55:45

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The ARP crew dive into the controversial Lions call, analysing it chronologically, one ruck rule at a time! We discuss which players made the biggest impact across all the July tests, as well as which rising stars made their name. Plus, how flooding the breakdown works for the Boks and who to look out for in the NPC. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/…

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All Blacks report card + the Boks strength no team can match 53:55

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Jippa, Bryn and Ross break down where the All Blacks have progressed against France and what needs to be worked on for the Rugby Championship, as well as which players stood up. We also talk to 76 test Wallabies 10 Bernard Foley about where Australia can find a weakness in the Lions and break down the key area where the Boks are so much better than…

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Will Roigard surpass Du Pont? SBW on his latest fight + Rassie's epic innovations" 52:45

17d ago52:45

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SBW Cam Roigard is helping revolutionise the All Blacks attack, with a greater focus on his sniping play. We ask whether he'll dethrone Du Pont and JGP as the world's best. SBW joins us to talk his fight against Paul Gallen this week. We break down how the Springboks' epic new tricks plays work and their effects on defense, as well as the evolution…

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Reacting to All Blacks, Boks and Lions attacking at all costs 54:45

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The ARP crew look into what the All Blacks got right and wrong versus France, whether the Boks wingers are the world's best combo and whether the Aussie defence stands a chance against the Lions. Jippa, Bryn and Ross analyse the trend of running over kicking, with the All Blacks, Springboks and Lions changing the face of test rugby. Hosted on Acast…

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Who will start for the All Blacks against a disrespectful French side? 53:30

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Join Tony Johnson, Bryn Hall and James Parsons as they chat about the outcoming Test Series between the All Blacks & France, plus cover off the latest out of Australia with the Lions tour, Springboks and Under 20s World Cup Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Reacting to shocks in experimental All Blacks squad and the Lions loss 55:25

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The All Blacks squad posed as many questions as answers, with just five loosies and a colossal six midfield backs. Will Ardie be at 7? Will Rieko be on the wing? ARP breaks down the squad and talks to All Blacks assistant coach Jason Ryan about why the likes of Crusaders stars David Havili and Ethan Blackadder didn't make the cut. Jippa, Bryn and R…

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How do the Chiefs end the Crusaders' streak and which bolters make the All Blacks next week? 55:23

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The Crusaders are 31-0 in home playoff games. What must the Chiefs do to end that run in the Super Rugby final?? There are holes at prop, lock and loosie, so who will be the debutants in next week's All Blacks squad. Will the selectors be conservative or will they choose the likes of Carter and Tavatavanawai? We give a sneak peak at our SBW intervi…

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Who solves the All Blacks loose forward problem 54:46

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With Super Rugby semis looming, which players need to stand up and solve the All Blacks' loose forwards conundrums? We get into the semifinals and whether the Blues can get another upset against the Crusaders? Can the Chiefs recover and how can they breakdown the Brumbies defense? Beauden Barrett stands up and shows he's probably the starting ten. …

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Title winning Mo'unga straight back in ABs? Plus, Super Rugby finals breakdown. 55:30

2M ago55:30

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A huge week of rugby to talk, with the Super Rugby playoffs this weekend. With Brynna celebrating the end of his Japanese season, Ross and Jippa are joined by Welsh Grand Slam hero Hadleigh Parkes on the panel. Who will win the qualifying finals and why? What's going on with the crazy Super Rugby playoffs format and why are the Blues so edgy on soc…

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Who would dominate a World Club Championship? North or South? 54:33

2M ago54:33

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The ARP crew get into the proposed World Club Championship. What might hold it back from happening? Who would dominate if it happened this year? We also get into what led to the Chiefs tearing up Moana Pasifika and who will top the table. Should Leroy Carter be an All Black, is Fabian Holland a shoo-in at lock and why is Jorja Miller a game changer…

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I John 5.1-5 Trust in, Affection for, & Submission to God Overcomes the World 48:00

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1Everyone who believes that Jesus is the Christ has been born of God, and everyone who loves the Father loves whoever has been born of him. 2By this we know that we love the children of God, when we love God and obey his commandments. 3For this is the love of God, that we keep his commandments. And his commandments are not burdensome. 4For everyone…

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Super Rugby's greatest weapons + how Ardie has gone from great to out of this world 53:30

2M ago53:30

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Everything Ardie Savea touches turns to gold! So how has he gone from great to out of this world? With Sevu Reece equaling TJ Perenara's competition record of 65 tries, and doing it in just 83 games, ARP looks into the best strike rates in Super Rugby history. The Aotearoa Rugby crew break down the permutations for the Brumbies, Chiefs and Crusader…

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I John 4.17-21: The Practical Nature of God’s Love 43:00

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17By this is love perfected with us, so that we may have confidence for the day of judgment, because as he is so also are we in this world. 18There is no fear in love, but perfect love casts out fear. For fear has to do with punishment, and whoever fears has not been perfected in love. 19We love because he first loved us. 20If anyone says, “I love …

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Rating the five best rising stars in world rugby 52:15

3M ago52:15

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With the Lions named, and Henry Pollock in the squad, we look at who are the biggest rising stars in World Rugby. Plus, we also ask "how many Wallabies could make a Lions 23?' Ross, Jip and Bryn breakdown the Chiefs' epic second half against the Crusaders and whether Quin Tupaea should be back in the All Blacks. We look forward to the Moana Pasifik…

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Holy Child Of God Leviticus 10:1-7 47:00

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Ardie goes next level, is Ruben Love a test 10? + guest Ruahei Demant 55:43

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The ARP crew break down why Ardie is so good right now, whether the Crusaders or Chiefs are in the box seat in Super Rugby, how Ruben Love and look into why old-fashioned tap-kicks are having a renaissance. Plus, Black Ferns co-captain Ruahei Demant goes in depth on speeches, leadership and what must improve to defend their RWC title. Aotearoa Rugb…

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God’s Loving Assurance of Our Salvation I John 4.13-16 45:00

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I John 4.13-16 13 By this we know that we abide in him and he in us, because he has given us of his Spirit. 14 And we have seen and testify that the Father has sent his Son to be the Savior of the world. 15 Whoever confesses that Jesus is the Son of God, God abides in him, and he in God. 16 So we have come to know and to believe the love that God h…

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April 30, 2025 - "The End" by A. A. Milne, read by Lettie Biracree 2:20

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April 30, 2025 - "The End" by A. A. Milne, read by Lettie Biracree by The Desmond-Fish Public Library & The Highlands Current, hosted by Ryan BiracreeBy The Desmond-Fish Public Library & The Highlands Current, hosted by Ryan Biracree

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April 29, 2025 - "Instructions on Not Giving Up" by Ada Limon, read by Allison Hague and Marilyn Young 3:45

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April 29, 2025 - "Instructions on Not Giving Up" by Ada Limon, read by Allison Hague and Marilyn Young by The Desmond-Fish Public Library & The Highlands Current, hosted by Ryan BiracreeBy The Desmond-Fish Public Library & The Highlands Current, hosted by Ryan Biracree

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April 28, 2025 - "Litany" by Billy Collins, read by Jonathan Wendell Townsend-Pitt 3:10

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April 28, 2025 - "Litany" by Billy Collins, read by Jonathan Wendell Townsend-Pitt by The Desmond-Fish Public Library & The Highlands Current, hosted by Ryan BiracreeBy The Desmond-Fish Public Library & The Highlands Current, hosted by Ryan Biracree

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April 27, 2025 - "Casey at the Bat" by Ernest Thayer, read by Wendy DeGiglio 5:43

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April 27, 2025 - "Casey at the Bat" by Ernest Thayer, read by Wendy DeGiglio by The Desmond-Fish Public Library & The Highlands Current, hosted by Ryan BiracreeBy The Desmond-Fish Public Library & The Highlands Current, hosted by Ryan Biracree

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“The ruthless punch that targeted a Springboks hero + All Blacks gym legends” 1:03:45

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Some great yarns this week, from the strategic punch that floored Vermuelen to which All Blacks are the biggest athletic freaks. Legendary All Blacks strength and conditioning coach Nic Gill joins Ross and Jippa. We announce a new partnership with Nic's Rugby Ready program, where you can win Nic's online fitness programs every week on the show, whe…

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I John 4.7-12: John’s Orthodoxy & Orthopraxy of Love 38:00

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NOTE: This sermon was cut short due to technical difficulties. Please enjoy the larger part of the sermon we were able to record. 7 Beloved, let us love one another, for love is from God, and whoever loves has been born of God and knows God. 8 Anyone who does not love does not know God, because God is love. 9 In this the love of God was made manife…

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April 26, 2025 - "Sonnet" by Alice Moore Dunbar-Nelson, read by Frances Donahue 2:38

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April 26, 2025 - "Sonnet" by Alice Moore Dunbar-Nelson, read by Frances Donahue by The Desmond-Fish Public Library & The Highlands Current, hosted by Ryan BiracreeBy The Desmond-Fish Public Library & The Highlands Current, hosted by Ryan Biracree

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April 25, 2025 - "This is Just to Say" by William Carlos Williams, read by Chris Valle 2:05

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April 25, 2025 - "This is Just to Say" by William Carlos Williams, read by Chris Valle by The Desmond-Fish Public Library & The Highlands Current, hosted by Ryan BiracreeBy The Desmond-Fish Public Library & The Highlands Current, hosted by Ryan Biracree

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April 24, 2025 - "The More It Snows" by A. A. Milne, read by Russon Danicich 2:08

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April 24, 2025 - "The More It Snows" by A. A. Milne, read by Russon Danicich by The Desmond-Fish Public Library & The Highlands Current, hosted by Ryan BiracreeBy The Desmond-Fish Public Library & The Highlands Current, hosted by Ryan Biracree

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April 23, 2025 - "The Tyger" by William Blake, read by Magdalena Morningfire 3:11

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April 23, 2025 - "The Tyger" by William Blake, read by Magdalena Morningfire by The Desmond-Fish Public Library & The Highlands Current, hosted by Ryan BiracreeBy The Desmond-Fish Public Library & The Highlands Current, hosted by Ryan Biracree

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Federal Election 2025 - Durham Community Centre Session 1:58:09

3M ago1:58:09

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The South Grey Chamber of Commerce organized a public Federal All Candidates Debate at the Durham Community Centre on the evening of 22nd April 2025. The Chamber's President, Karen Cox kept the candidates' answers in the framework of submitted questions from the Southern Grey area, and ably assisted by the Chamber's Head Office Manager, Chris Keena…

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April 22, 2025 - "Sarah Cynthia Sylvia Stout" by Shel Silverstein, read by Andrea Wood 3:52

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April 22, 2025 - "Sarah Cynthia Sylvia Stout" by Shel Silverstein, read by Andrea Wood by The Desmond-Fish Public Library & The Highlands Current, hosted by Ryan BiracreeBy The Desmond-Fish Public Library & The Highlands Current, hosted by Ryan Biracree

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“Will James O'Connor being wearing Wallabies gold vs the Lions? Plus, Ruby Tui joins us ahead of 2025 Black Ferns campaign” 54:40

3M ago54:40

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Jeff McTainsh, James Parsons and Bryn Hall Aotearoa Rugby Pod ask the question "has James O'Connor been playing well enough to warrant selection back in the Wallabies?" NZ Rugby icon Ruby Tui joins for a chat about her love for rugby and the upcoming Black Ferns World Cup defence. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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April 21, 2025 - The Pickety Fence, by David McCord, read by Tracy Danicich 2:08

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April 21, 2025 - The Pickety Fence, by David McCord, read by Tracy Danicich by The Desmond-Fish Public Library & The Highlands Current, hosted by Ryan BiracreeBy The Desmond-Fish Public Library & The Highlands Current, hosted by Ryan Biracree

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April 20, 2025 - "The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock" by T. S. Eliot, read by Matt Zaklad 9:18

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April 20, 2025 - "The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock" by T. S. Eliot, read by Matt Zaklad by The Desmond-Fish Public Library & The Highlands Current, hosted by Ryan BiracreeBy The Desmond-Fish Public Library & The Highlands Current, hosted by Ryan Biracree

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April 19, 2025 - "When Tillie Ate the Chili" by Jack Prelutsky, read by Brian Cookstra 2:32

3M ago2:32

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April 19, 2025 - "When Tillie Ate the Chili" by Jack Prelutsky, read by Brian Cookstra by The Desmond-Fish Public Library & The Highlands Current, hosted by Ryan BiracreeBy The Desmond-Fish Public Library & The Highlands Current, hosted by Ryan Biracree

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Jesus Christ’s Resurrection in Romans 43:00

3M ago43:00

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Matthew 28.1-10 1 Now after the Sabbath, toward the dawn of the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to see the tomb. 2 And behold, there was a great earthquake, for an angel of the Lord descended from heaven and came and rolled back the stone and sat on it. 3 His appearance was like lightning, and his clothing white as sno…

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April 18, 2025 - "At the New Year" by John Hollander, read by Laura Beatrix Newmark 4:38

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April 18, 2025 - "At the New Year" by John Hollander, read by Laura Beatrix Newmark by The Desmond-Fish Public Library & The Highlands Current, hosted by Ryan BiracreeBy The Desmond-Fish Public Library & The Highlands Current, hosted by Ryan Biracree