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Let's Talk MND

Jane Simpson

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You might imagine a podcast interviewing people with MND may be depressing or sad. Whilst the guests with MND do not sugar-coat their disease, they all know their outcome, these conversations are insightful, at times joyful, at times it will make you cry. Unusual for a podcast, some of the guests are unable to speak, but thanks to AI they have a voice. These are the stories behind the MND Beast. The people behind the label, the people we are trying to help with fundraising, care and research.
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The Pod That Jane Likes

The Pod That Jane Likes - A Dave Matthews Band Podcast

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Welcome to The Pod That Jane Likes—your roundtable destination for all things Dave Matthews Band. Whether you’ve been following the band since the early days or just got your first taste of Crush, this is the space for deep dives, setlist debates, and celebrating the One Sweet World we all share. Join hosts @jennydmb, @trishdmb23, @ptjlmatt, and @barletta24—each bringing their own unique perspective and a serious case of So Much to Say. From the pit to the playlists, we’ve got stories, opini ...
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This is the podcast where we talk about brutal crimes, bizarre occurrences, and get you drunk with cocktails themed around one of our stories. Our story tellers are a mom and son combo who will bring you brutal and bizarre stories in a unique and fun way. This is the party where true crime, ghosts, UFOs, cryptids, paranormal, and much more come to hang out and have a cocktail together.
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Fit n’ Chips Chats

Amanda Thebe

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Welcome to Fit n’ Chips Chats with me, your host Amanda Thebe A weekly show that delves deep and dirty into topics that directly impact women over 40, from peri to post menopause. Amanda Thebe is a force of nature for women who are struggling with menopause symptoms and want to start feeling healthy + fit in their 40s and beyond. Through her very frank articles, podcasts and hilarious social media presence, she’s here to help you with informative advice, while making you laugh like a 20 year ...
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Welcome to Write, Damn It!, interviews with authors and writing mindset for writers who need a nudge or a good old shove to get the writing done, along with inspiration and motivation to help the words flow. Listening to Write, Damn It! helps you to become your own book coach with a combination of interviews, panels and mindset memos.
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Dot Comms

Dot Comms

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Welcome to Dot Comms: The audio home of ultra-distance cycling coverage, in partnership with DotWatcher. Each month we bring you all the latest racing news and goings-on from the ultra-distance self-supported cycling world, and a Roundtable discussion where prominent characters of the community share their opinions on pressing issues in the sport. Presented and Produced by Samuel Thompson of Acier Coaching & Consulting (@touriste.routier / @acier.cc / www.acier.cc).
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This podcast is dedicated to all the payments and data enthusiasts in Aotearoa 😊 In each episode we dig into the headlines that are shaping open banking both here and abroad. We also include a deep dive into a specific facet or feature of open banking and explore what it all means for banks, businesses, and consumers. We usually have guests who are working in, or are adjacent to the open banking industry in Aotearoa, and asked for their reflections based on their lived experience of working ...
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A Thriving Future

Hannah Temple

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A series for people seeking practical examples of the pioneering organizations and communities going beyond sustainability and leading the way towards a better future. Regenerative organisation specialist Hannah Temple interviews groundbreaking entrepreneurs, activists and community leaders, inviting them to share their stories, work, lessons learned and personal practices. Listeners will gain inspiration, guidance and actions for how to make their own organisations and initiatives more supp ...
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In episode 116, we take a journey back to 2001 and revisit Everyday, arguably the most divisive Dave Matthews Band album. From its pop-forward production to the songs that quietly grew into fan favorites, we unpack what worked, what didn’t, and why Everyday still sparks debate more than 24 years later. Is it misunderstood? Underrated? Or exactly wh…
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In Episode 176 of Brutal, Bizarre, and Boozy, Jane traces the evolution of Santa Claus, exploring how folklore, cultural shifts, and commercialization shaped the modern figure recognized today. Deklan then covers the murder of Nicole Brown Simpson, one of the most infamous true crime cases in American history, examining the violence that shocked th…
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In Episode 175 of Brutal, Bizarre, and Boozy, Deklan examines the tragic crash of Air Indiana Flight 216, which killed the University of Evansville men’s basketball team, and the devastating aftermath that followed, including the sudden death of the program’s final remaining member, David Furr. Jane then tells the disturbing New York case involving…
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In this episode, Jane dives into the bizarre depths of Operation Fantasia — a little-known World War II plan by the U.S. military to use glowing foxes to frighten Japanese soldiers. From bioluminescence experiments to psychological warfare, this story blurs the line between genius and absurdity. Then Deklan turns the spotlight on Vladimir Vinnichev…
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Welcome to Dot Comms: The audio home of ultra-distance cycling coverage, in partnership with DotWatcher. This month’s episode is supported by Acier who provide ultra-distance specific coaching and consulting services. Go to Acier.cc to find out more. Each month we bring you all the latest racing news and goings-on from the ultra-distance self-suppo…
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In Episode 173 of Brutal, Bizarre, and Boozy, Deklan investigates The 764 Group, an online extremist network that uses social media and gaming platforms to target and exploit teenagers, encouraging violence, self-harm, and criminal behavior behind anonymous accounts. Jane then examines the interconnected Canadian case involving Leonard Hogue, a dis…
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In Episode 172 of Brutal, Bizarre, and Boozy, Jane explores the eerie legend of the Thanksgiving Ghost of Marsh Bridge, where holiday travelers encounter a restless spirit tied to a tragic past and a bridge said to carry paranormal warnings. Deklan then covers the 1982 murder of banker David Harmon in Olathe, Kansas, unraveling a shocking conspirac…
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Deklan explores the harrowing true crime story of Tracie McBride’s abduction from a military base—where duty, danger, and grief intersect. Jane takes a detour into the bizarre world of auto-brewery syndrome, spotlighting the people cursed to ferment their own feelings. This episode brings you mysteries of mind and matter, confessions from the front…
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Jane leads with the relentless saga of Christopher Thomas, whose decade-plus obsession with Samantha Stites spiraled from creepy messages to a dramatic abduction and nationwide headlines. Deklan takes you inside one of Europe’s strangest missing persons cases—the vanishing of Lars Mittank, a young tourist whose panicked airport escape left behind m…
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Welcome to Dot Comms: The audio home of ultra-distance cycling coverage, in partnership with DotWatcher. This month’s episode is supported by Acier who provide ultra-distance specific coaching and consulting services. Go to Acier.cc to find out more. Each month we bring you all the latest racing news and goings-on from the ultra-distance self-suppo…
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Episode #: S01E07 – part 2 Hosts: Adrian Smith (CEO, BlinkPay) & Tim D’Shea (Head of Product, BlinkPay) Music by Levgen Poltavskyi from Pixabay In this second half of From Regulation to Reality, Adrian Smith and Tim D’Shea sit down with Alan Carnaby from the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) to unpack what the new open banking …
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In this episode of Brutal, Bizarre, and Boozy, Deklan unravels the infamous Halloween plot of Ronald O’Bryan—a father who traded trust for greed, transforming a night of treats into tragedy and lifelong caution. Jane tunes into the strange sonic secrets of Taos, New Mexico, exploring the persistent hum that divides locals: a sound so mysterious, so…
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In this episode of Brutal, Bizarre, and Boozy, Jane dives into the twisted case of Sarah Hartsfield — a woman whose web of deceit and cold calculation led to a shocking death that stunned her Texas community. Meanwhile, Deklan explores the hauntingly strange side of the human brain, where reality fractures and identity blurs. From hands that move o…
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Episode #: S01E07 Hosts: Adrian Smith (CEO, BlinkPay) & Tim D’Shea (Head of Product, BlinkPay) Music by Levgen Poltavskyi from Pixabay In this two-part episode of Open Banking Q&A with BlinkPay, we go straight to the source of Aotearoa’s new open banking regulations. In Part One, Adrian sits down one-on-one with the Hon. Scott Simpson, Minister of …
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Jane Simpson speaks with Richard Rawnsley about his recent MND diagnosis. Richard has decided to fight back and is currently walking the Santiago De Compostela trail, this time in France. Real stories, research, and lived experience from the MND community. A podcast for connection, awareness, and hope. You can follow Richard's journey here https://…
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Welcome to Dot Comms: The audio home of ultra-distance cycling coverage, in partnership with DotWatcher. In this special episode in collaboration with Apidura, Zoe Mcintosh, Apidura Social Media Specialist, hosts a conversation between Apidura riders and Silk Road Mountain Race 2025 winners, Robin Gemperle and Meaghan Hackinen. They ask each other …
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This week on Brutal, Bizarre & Boozy, Jane dives into the true crime murder case of Colorado dentist James Craig, who poisoned his wife Angela using cyanide in 2023. Then, Deklan explores the Utah doomsday cult known as the Knights of the Crystal Blade, run by Sam Shaffer and John Coltharp. We also enjoy the Southern Knight cocktail. Want to contac…
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Dr. Karen Hutchinson, is an Honorary Research Fellow at Macquarie University and Anthea Smith whose partner, Jason, lives MND are two authors of a recently published research paper, "'Finally, in Hands I Can Trust': Perspectives on Trust in Motor Neurone Disease Care." It explores how individuals with Motor Neurone Disease (MND) build trust with he…
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With the band taking a break from touring this fall, Matt and Jeanette catch up on all the latest in the Dave Matthews Band world. From recent news and tour rumors to what’s been going on behind the scenes at PTJL, they dive into what’s keeping the DMB community buzzing during the off-season.By The Pod That Jane Likes - A Dave Matthews Band Podcast
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This week Deklan takes us back to the late 1800s when Jack the Ripper was terrorizing the streets of London. His identity was never determined and his victim count is also unknown. There are 5 victims that are typically attributed to Jack the Ripper but it’s believed he might have had more. Over the years there have been different suspects identifi…
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Hosts: Adrian Smith (CEO, BlinkPay) & Tim D’Shea (Head of Product, BlinkPay) Music by Levgen Poltavskyi from Pixabay In this episode of Open Banking Q&A with BlinkPay, we sit down with Jane-Renee Retimana, Chief Strategy & Innovation Officer at Payments NZ (self-styled “Chief Cat Herder”), to explore the role of the API Centre in Aotearoa’s open ba…
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This week Deklan tells us about President Abraham Lincoln, the 16th president of the US. Most know that he was assassinated in 1865. Some don’t know there were multiple attempts against the president but we talk about them here. Jane tells us about a mysterious clay disc found in Crete. The Phaistos disc is believed to be almost 4000 years old but …
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Welcome to Dot Comms: The audio home of ultra-distance cycling coverage, in partnership with DotWatcher. This month’s episode is supported by Acier who provide ultra-distance specific coaching and consulting services. Go to Acier.cc to find out more. Each month we bring you all the latest racing news and goings-on from the ultra-distance self-suppo…
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This week Jane tells us about the serial killer Dean Corll. He had nicknames of The Candy Man and The Pied Piper. Corll used the help of two teens in abducting many of his victims. Corll met an untimely demise when it went too far with one of the accomplices. Deklan tells us about the mining and drilling activities that took place at Lake Peigneur …
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Hosts: Adrian Smith (CEO, BlinkPay) & Tim D’Shea (Head of Product, BlinkPay) Music by Levgen Poltavskyi from Pixabay In this episode of Open Banking Q&A with BlinkPay, we bring together voices at the heart of Aotearoa’s open banking journey: Matthew Lewer, Head of Payments at the Commerce Commission Emma Geard, Senior Associate at MinterEllisonRudd…
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This week Deklan tells us about Suchir Balaji, he was a computer programmer who worked with Open AI. He became a whistle blower about potential copyright infringement that occurred with AI technology. After telling the press his beliefs, he died in a mysterious manner that was ruled suicide. Jane tells us about strange and spooky things happening i…
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Janet Hough was diagnosed with MND in June 2023. Janet and her husband Peter are a true team and focus on what brings them joy on their MND journey. They have started a monthly MND Mornington Peninsula group They are organising a MND Victoria - Event - Walk for a Cause - Mornington Peninsula - on October 5th at Mornington Park. You can find out mor…
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Peter Chambers was diagnosed with MND in 2019. Whilst Peter does not deny the challenges MND have given him, he is living his life with intention, joy and a seriously wicked sense of humour which he delivers to us via videos He has an alter ego, "Cranky Pete", who points out the ridiculous and things he just doesnt like. He has also recently writte…
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Hosts: Adrian Smith (CEO, BlinkPay) & Tim D’Shea (Head of Product, BlinkPay) Guests: Sam Meikle of Sharesies and Stuart Wilson of Modica Group. Music by Levgen Poltavskyi from Pixabay What we cover: Why Sharesies built Instant Bank Transfer with BlinkPay, and how it’s changing investor behaviour How Modica is embedding open banking into their CPaaS…
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Our Gorge series wraps up with a surprise Part 4, where we once again discuss the unforgettable weekend. But this time we sit down with Jake Renick Simpson, the incredible fiddle player from the Lukas Nelson Band, who guested with Dave Matthews Band throughout the entire Gorge Weekend. We ask Jake about his experience on stage, the energy of the Go…
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This week Jane tells us about serial killer Joseph Naso, also called the Double Initial Killer. His propensity for shoplifting led to his eventual arrest for multiple murders that he documented in a journal. The crimes had long gone cold and his connection might have never been detected if it weren’t for his journal. Deklan tells us about a massive…
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Episode #: S01E03 Hosts: Adrian Smith (CEO, BlinkPay) & Tim D’Shea (Head of Product, BlinkPay) Guest: Jonathan Dale from the Bank of New Zealand Music by Levgen Poltavskyi from Pixabay Episode Overview Open banking in Aotearoa is gathering momentum — but what does it really take to modernise decades of legacy systems, stay compliant with fast-evolv…
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In our second installment of the Gorge 2025 Recap Series, we discuss night two and how it is one for the history books. Béla Fleck and the Flecktones set the stage with an incredible opening performance, and then Dave Matthews Band delivered something fans have dreamed about for decades: Before These Crowded Streets played live, front to back. From…
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The Gorge weekend came to a close with an electric night three that kept the momentum alive. Goose opened the show with a high-energy set, and later Rick Mitarotonda joined Dave Matthews Band on stage, adding another unforgettable layer to an already special weekend. The band delivered a mix of deep cuts and classics, creating the perfect finale to…
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We’re kicking off our Gorge 2025 Recap Series with an episode all about night one at the legendary Gorge Amphitheatre in George, Washington. This show delivered a classic Dave Matthews Band set that hit all the right notes. We’ll break down the highlights, the surprises, and the energy that set the tone for the whole weekend.…
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This week Jane tells us a little known story about the open range in Oregon from the late 1800s. Cattle ranchers didn’t want to share the land with sheep so they brutally started to wage war against the sheep and sheep herders. Deklan tells us about the political scandal known as Watergate. The scandal involved the political administration of Presi…
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Episode #: S01E02 Hosts: Adrian Smith (CEO, BlinkPay) & Tim D’Shea (Head of Product, BlinkPay) Guests: Jason Danner, Usable Balance; Ashley Lake-Johns, Qippay Music by Levgen Poltavskyi from Pixabay In today’s episode, we’re going straight to the coalface — hearing from the third parties who are living and breathing open banking in Aotearoa. Starti…
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Welcome to Dot Comms: The audio home of ultra-distance cycling coverage, in partnership with DotWatcher. This month’s episode is supported by Acier who provide ultra-distance specific coaching and consulting services. Go to Acier.cc to find out more. Each month we bring you all the latest racing news and goings-on from the ultra-distance self-suppo…
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This week Deklan takes us back to Alcatraz and we go talk about when the inmates took over the island and the prison. Several inmates made an attempt to escape the prison by assaulted guards, stealing keys and weapons. It was a 3 day stand off that resulted in several deaths. Jane tells us about Leap Castle in Ireland which is said to be the most h…
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Episode #: S01E01 Hosts: Adrian Smith (CEO, BlinkPay) & Tim D’Shea (Head of Product, BlinkPay) Guests: Dan Symons, Westpac New Zealand; Lisa Ibarra, Payments NZ. Music by Levgen Poltavskyi from Pixabay Episode Overview This podcast is dedicated to all the payments and data enthusiasts in Aotearoa 😊 This week we’re diving into the recent news about …
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The band is back on the road, and we’re gearing up for an epic weekend at The Gorge! In this episode, we recap four of the most recent shows in Montana, Inglewood, and Mountain View, CA, sharing highlights and standout moments. Then, we look ahead to what fans can expect from three unforgettable nights at The Gorge. Plus, we take a trip down memory…
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This week Deklan tells us about Joshua Blahyi, better known for his nickname, General Butt Naked. As a child he was identified as a future leader. During the Liberian First Civil War he was a military warlord. He believed he and his men were bulletproof because of their special practices they did as a group. This led them to shed their uniforms and…
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Happy 3 year anniversary to us! For this special episode we cover the brutal and bizarre aspects of the 2017 mass shooting in Las Vegas, NV. It is listed as the deadliest mass shooting ever conducted by a single shooter. However, there are some who believe more than one shooter could have been involved. We also discuss some discrepancies in the ide…
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The Firies Climb for MND was created in 2015 by firefighter Matt Pridham after his best friend, Adam Regal, was diagnosed with MND. After learning that there was no known treatment or cure, they became determined to join the fight to find one. Together, they pledged to raise as much money and awareness for MND as possible. All funds raised go to Pr…
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This week Deklan tells us about Ezequiel Zayas who had been diagnosed with psychiatric conditions after some troubling behavior. He was placed in jail for breaking into someone’s home. During his incarceration he killed his cell mate, Vance Grace. Jane tells us about popular bigfoot enthusiast, Peter Byrne, who founded the Bigfoot Information Cente…
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On June 22, 2023, Ron "Hobbo" Hobden's life changed in a single sentence: You have motor neurone disease. No cure. No treatment. Just a brutal countdown he never saw coming. A week earlier, the 40-year-old rugby player, devoted husband, and proud dad to Lizzie, 5, and Henry, 3, had been training for a marathon. Fit, strong, and full of plans, he ha…
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This week Jane tells us about Hamida Djandoubi, a convicted killer in France. He was given the death penalty in 1977 for killing his former girlfriend, Elisabeth Bousquet. She reported him for forcing her into sex work. He was the last person executed in France and the last person by method of guillotine. Deklan tells us about some of the historica…
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