Best Duncan And Stuff Podcasts (2025)

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Draft Strategies + Different Player Opinions 1:15:57

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Send us a text In this episode, the Crew dives into draft strategy talk for the upcoming 2025 fantasy football season. We break down the approaches we’re targeting in redraft leagues, including roster construction tips, positional priorities, and when to take those big swings. Plus, we give our takes on a variety of key players—who we’re high on, w…

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Should I give up on success? 29:22

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Today’s letter-writer is filling about five different roles at his company—and feels like he’s failing at all of them. Add in gaslighting executives and the finite number of hours in a workday, and he’s about ready to shut down entirely. Should he just take off all these extra hats and quiet-quit? Should he just care less about work? Listen in as J…

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Why is Epstein suddenly everywhere, and what does that mean for New Zealand's media and politics? 41:52

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Anna Rawhiti-Connell joins Duncan Greive on The Fold to discuss the way social media conspiracy theories have started to dominate the institutional media in the US, and ask what the local equivalents might be. They also talk about Lucy Blakiston from Shit You Should Care About's signing to venerable Hollywood talent agency WME, and The Spinoff's bu…

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Emergency pod! On Sky buying Three – and what it means for TVNZ 32:20

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Glen Kyne joins Duncan Greive on an emergency edition of The Fold to discuss Sky's move to buy the New Zealand assets of Discovery NZ, including Three and ThreeNow. They discuss the price, what it does for Sky, how Three will evolve and how it changes the game for TVNZ. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Can Netflix's run last forever? Plus Substack's raise and Beacons reflections 47:51

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Glen Kyne returns to The Fold to dig into another incredible quarter for Netflix – and ask whether its run is over or it has more headroom. They also chat about what's next for Substack after its US$100m raise, the end of the Auckland Transport saga and break down the Beacon Awards. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Episode 69 - Why You Can’t Out-Strategise Self-Doubt (and What Works Instead!) with Ellie Megraw 58:10

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How Auckland FC aced (almost) everything – including its media strategy 43:46

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Nick Becker is an Aucklander who spent 15 years in the UK, much of it in key roles with huge EPL teams Arsenal and Manchester City, before a spell in Melbourne. He returned home to launch the city’s first professional football team in more than a decade – one which overcame early doubts to become a phenomenon right out of the gate. He joins Duncan …

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Episode 68 - You’ve Got the Interview - Now Don’t Stuff It Up! with Leah Lambart 42:58

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💥 Welcome to another jam-packed episode of Saul Searching - The Saul Recruitment Podcast! This week, we’re cutting through the noise and getting real about interviews with someone who’s seen it all: Leah Lambart. Leah is a powerhouse Career & Interview Coach, founder of Relaunch Me, host of the Relaunch Your Career Podcast, and SEEK's resident Care…

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Redraft Mock Draft! 47:13

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Send us a text We’re officially shifting gears to redraft season! In this episode, the crew dives into our first redraft mock draft of the year as we start prepping for the 2025 fantasy football season. We break down our picks, discuss early draft strategies, and react to the first wave of ADPs hitting the board. Which players are rising too fast? …

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Most Unpredictable Players + Widest Range of Outcomes 49:51

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Send us a text In this episode, we dive deep into the wildcards of the 2025 fantasy football season — the players who could swing your league in either direction. From boom-or-bust breakout candidates to veterans with uncertain roles, we break down the athletes with the widest range of outcomes. Whether you’re drafting for upside or trying to avoid…

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The biggest media stories no one is talking about 50:37

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Glen Kyne joins Duncan Greive on The Fold to discuss a clutch of curiously under-covered stories which suggest major changes coming to streaming entertainment and news publishing. There’s Netflix’s massive deal with France’s biggest broadcaster to host its live channels and a vast library of content, along with a group of UK TV companies banding to…

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The double radio life of BrianFM's mysterious owner 52:29

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Andrew Jeffries might be the most influential New Zealander in the global music industry you've never heard of. For many years he was a senior executive, in charge of programming more than 800 stations at iHeartRadio, the biggest radio company in America, with massive digital and events businesses too. But while he worked on the big show by day, by…

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Can I get a do-over? 34:13

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Today’s letter writers thought they had their work lives sorted. But… turns out, maybe not. Should they start a new job search? And if they do, what questions should they ask themselves—and their prospective employers? Listen in as Jen and Sara help these folks pause their panic and get choosy—instead of waiting around to be chosen. Links: Check ou…

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TVNZ turns to sport – will it turn away from Shortland St? Plus a big result for Stuff 44:58

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Glen Kyne returns to The Fold to recap the big takeaways from a new interview with TVNZ CEO Jodie O’Donnell. TVNZ is back in profit and looking at rugby and the Olympics, with an intriguing pay-per-view model on the horizon. He and Duncan Greive also discuss the implications of a widening lead for Stuff in Nielsen’s digital news rankings, and close…

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Why festivals are failing as live music is booming – and the battle for Western Springs 58:34

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Campbell Smith trained as a lawyer, but was quickly drawn into the music business. He started out offering advice on bFM, then began representing artists like Brooke Fraser and The Naked and Famous. Then came his first promotional gig – running one of the country's most iconic festivals in the Big Day Out. At the same time he represented recorded m…

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My team won’t stop trauma dumping—help! 28:06

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It’s Groundhog Day for today’s letter-writer—every time she meets with her direct report for a one-on-one, they spend the entire meeting trauma dumping. It’s gotten to the point where this manager is feeling herself zoning out during their time together, and she’s worried she’s become a bad manager. Is it her job to be the team’s emotional sponge, …

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Bauer, five years after part II: The Listener and Are Media rise from the ashes 45:34

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Are Media was a new company born out of the end of Bauer, taking some of its biggest magazines and running them on a much leaner model. Are's NZ GM Stuart Dick and The Listener's editor Kirsty Cameron join Duncan Greive on The Fold to talk about bringing those magazines back to life, and how Cameron revived a title which had lost its way at times i…

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We Can't Stand These Startup ADPs 54:52

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Send us a text In this episode, the crew breaks down the startup ADPs we’re avoiding in dynasty drafts—not because we don’t like the players, but because the price just doesn’t make sense. We talk through the names going too early, the risk vs. reward, and how to pivot to better value picks at similar spots. It’s not personal—it’s just draft strate…

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Episode 67 - Unlocking Neurodiverse Potential - How to Recruit and Manage Neurodivergent Talent Effectively! with special guest Aisling Smith 48:19

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💥 This one’s a game-changer. We’re live from the RCSA Talent X event with powerhouse advocate and trainer Aisling Smith, breaking down exactly how to tap into one of the most under-celebrated talent pools in recruitment today. Aisling isn’t just any expert. She’s the Neurodiversity Trainer of the Year, a 40 Under 40 Business Elite Award recipient, …

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Bauer, five years after part I: Ensemble, Here and the rise of the independents 1:03:38

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New Zealand's magazine industry suffered a catastrophic event five years ago, when many of the biggest and most famous titles in our history shut down on a fateful Zoom call. The first of a two part series looks at the independent publications which rose up in its wake. Duncan Greive is joined by Rebecca Wadey and Zoe Walker Ahwa, founders of Ensem…

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SMASH These ADPs In Your Startup Drafts 1:07:55

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Send us a text In this episode, the crew dives into Startup Dynasty ADPs and highlights the players we’re smashing the draft button on every time. Whether it’s value in the early rounds or hidden gems later on, we break down which players are going way too low—and why they’re must-haves in your startup dynasty drafts. Get ready for bold takes, draf…

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Should I feel guilty for leaving? 23:37

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Today’s letterwriter feels like she’s living a double life. As the only content strategist at an enterprise-level org, she’s burning herself out leading too many initiatives and trying to convince too many people to care about her work… only to go home and spend her evenings applying for jobs elsewhere. Should she feel guilty for being such an outs…

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Emergency Pod, part II: Inside the final showdown at the NZME's annual meeting 40:15

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A massive day of media news concludes with Duncan Greive joining Anna Rawhiti-Connell on The Fold to break down the NZME ASM, which marked the conclusion to an epic three month saga involving Canadian billionaire Jim Grenon. He and former National finance minister Steven Joyce were both elected to the board, with shareholders were both elated and t…

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Emergency pod: Trade Me buys 50% of Stuff Digital – what?! And why?! 34:32

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Glen Kyne joins Duncan Greive on The Fold to discuss today's announcement that Trade Me has purchased a 50% stake in Stuff Digital, with an explicit focus on growing its property audience. Kyne and Greive break down the strategic rationale, the challenge it represents to NZME and how this new battle might play out in the coming months and years. Le…

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RB Dynasty Rankings! 52:43

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Send us a text In this episode, the crew tackles their Dynasty Running Back Rankings, comparing lists, debating the top tiers, and digging into where their opinions align—and where they don’t. From elite bell cows to breakout candidates, we break down the players we trust long-term and the ones we’re fading. Tune in to hear the biggest surprises, b…

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Startup Mock Draft! How to Win Now 37:07

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Send us a text In this episode, the crew dives into a startup mock draft with one goal in mind: win now. We walk through our draft strategy step-by-step, breaking down how we prioritized proven veterans over long-term upside, balanced value with production, and built rosters designed to compete from Day 1. Hear the thought process behind each pick,…

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On the budget, radio ratings – and NZME loses a star while gaining a channel 53:27

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Glen Kyne joins Duncan Greive to pick through a week of small but instructive media news. There was a miniscule new announcement in the budget, on the same day radio ratings dropped to confirm little had changed. Then they review the first show from the Herald’s new FAST channel, fronted by Ryan Bridge, set against news that Madison Reidy was buyin…

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Forty-ish Percent of the Warm Side of the Door (SILENT NIGHT, DEADLY NIGHT 2 [1987]) 1:24:39

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Before checking out our long-delayed Christmas 2024 review of SILENT NIGHT, DEADLY NIGHT 2 (1987), just a quick reminder to everyone that the Kickstarter for our host Jacob's debut novel THE CHANGE will be open for a few more days at this link:https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/oddityprodigy/the-change-a-novelThanks so much for supporting both th…

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QB Dynasty Rankings! 55:21

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Send us a text In this episode, the crew dives deep into the ever-shifting dynasty quarterback rankings in the fantasy football landscape. We break down the biggest discrepancies between expert lists, highlight the most surprising risers and fallers, and debate which signal-callers are truly set up for long-term success. Whether you're rebuilding o…

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Voyagers debrief, the NZME saga seems over and a big boost for movies 40:33

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Glen Kyne joins Duncan Greive on The Fold to recap a significantly smaller but somehow considerably better Voyager Media Awards. (Apologies to Gulf News and NZ Geographic, each of which had notable wins which didn't get mentioned). Next they discuss the latest, potential the final developments in the NZME board coup saga, before addressing a big fi…

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Dynasty Wide Receiver Rankings 1:09:05

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Send us a text In this episode, The Crew dives deep into the wide receiver landscape for dynasty leagues. We break down our latest WR rankings, discussing standout studs, rising stars, and undervalued assets. Who’s locked in as a top-tier target, and who’s poised to leap up the ranks? Get the insights you need to build a dominant receiving corps fo…

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Why are there suddenly two country music stations in New Zealand? 1:00:42

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For a long time New Zealand's country music audience was presumed to be the town of Gore and its immediate surrounds. Few albums got released, and major artists almost never toured. That all changed in the past few years, with streaming both proving and generating a huge global audience for country – and artists like Luke Combs and Morgan Wallen pl…

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Episode 66 - Pt. 2 - The Collaboration Code: How Interconnected Teams Outperform the Rest! with Paul Slezak 28:05

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Welcome back to Saul Searching – The Saul Recruitment Podcast! We’re cracking the Collaboration Code with the brilliant Paul Slezak — a global leadership coach, facilitator, and human capital strategist who’s been transforming teams and elevating workplaces for over 30 years across Australia, the US, APAC and EMEA. 🌍 From the boardroom to the Zoom …

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Dynasty Startup Mock Draft + 1 Year Punt + George Pickens Trade 49:56

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Send us a text In this episode, The Crew dives into a dynasty startup mock draft with a twist — embracing the 1-year punt strategy. We focus on drafting younger assets, building for the future while sacrificing immediate production. Tune in to see how the draft unfolds, the key targets for a long-term build, and how to position your roster for sust…

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Rookie Draft Season Trends 16:36

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Send us a text In this episode, Matt Hamm delves into the emerging trends from the 2025 rookie drafts. We analyze how the influx of new talent is reshaping fantasy football strategies and identify key patterns that savvy managers can exploit. From unexpected value picks to shifting positional priorities, we provide insights to help you maximize val…

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Animal in a Box (GRAVE ENCOUNTERS [2011]) 1:27:30

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Our Christmas episode is still coming (albeit way, way after December), but we're taking a quick detour to the Collingwood Psychiatric Hospital. It's Episode 76, so it's the perfect time to have our resident 76ers fan Jacob choose a movie to review. And being our resident found-footage fan as well, for our latest episode Jacob has chosen GRAVE ENCO…

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Emergency podcast: Trump’s tariffs go to the movies – plus the latest NZME drama 34:58

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Yesterday US president Donald Trump announced 100% tariffs on all foreign-made movies. It was an extraordinary and potentially hugely destructive piece of news for the mighty but embattled film industry. It was also extremely unclear exactly what it meant. Glen Kyne joins Duncan Greive on an emergency edition of The Fold to discuss the news and try…

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Episode 66 - Pt. 1 - The Collaboration Code: How Interconnected Teams Outperform the Rest! with Paul Slezak 31:29

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Welcome back to Saul Searching – The Saul Recruitment Podcast! We’re cracking the Collaboration Code with the brilliant Paul Slezak — a global leadership coach, facilitator, and human capital strategist who’s been transforming teams and elevating workplaces for over 30 years across Australia, the US, APAC and EMEA. 🌍 From the boardroom to the Zoom …

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What really matters in the battle to save NZ TV? 46:36

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Dylan Reeve has spent his whole career working on iconic New Zealand television shows, from Shortland Street, to Treasure Island to Outrageous Fortune. But after listening to last week’s episode of The Fold, he wonders whether we’re even asking the right questions. He sent a provocative note which questions whose interests are being served by incre…

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8 LOSERS From The NFL Draft! 31:47

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Send us a text In this episode, The Crew takes a hard look at the NFL veterans who didn't survive the draft. With teams bringing in fresh talent, some established players are now facing reduced roles, shaky job security, or even a path to irrelevance. We break down the biggest losers from the draft and what it means for your fantasy rosters heading…

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10 WINNERS From The NFL Draft! 53:06

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Send us a text In this episode, The Crew breaks down the players who survived the NFL Draft — the ones whose teams didn't bring in major competition at their position. These are the names poised to retain or even grow their roles heading into the 2025 season. From potential league-winners to sneaky value picks, we spotlight the guys you need to kee…

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If not advertising, then what? 1:01:22

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The media has always been largely funded by advertising – but that's unlikely to be the case in future. Two stories over the past week addressed different aspects of what might step into the void it creates. Duncan Greive returns alongside Glen Kyne for an episode which explores how media was, is and might be funded in future – taking the NZ on Air…

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Rookie Draft Review + Doo Doo Dynasty 49:42

3M ago49:42

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Send us a text In this episode, The Crew reviews a live rookie draft where real money is on the line. We break down the picks, analyze surprising moves, and reveal what fantasy managers prioritize when the pressure is real. From early-round steals to risky reaches, we cover it all and share key takeaways to help you dominate your own drafts! Doo Do…

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Reacting to the Draft + QBs and WRs 1:11:33

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Send us a text In this episode, The Crew dives into the NFL Draft with a focus on the quarterback and wide receiver classes. Which landing spots boost player value, and which ones raise red flags? We break down how these picks will shake up upcoming rookie drafts, share our early rankings, and talk strategy for building your fantasy squads. If you'…

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Draft Reactions + RBs and TEs 47:26

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Send us a text In this episode, The Crew breaks down all the action from the NFL Draft, with a special focus on the running back and tight end positions. Which rookies landed in ideal spots? Who's set to make an immediate fantasy splash — and who might need more time? We dive deep into how this draft class reshapes the fantasy football landscape, o…

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The big job ahead for TVNZ’s news and content chief and Google is dealt a blow 48:14

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The job of chief news and content officer at TVNZ has been one of the most talked-about leadership roles in New Zealand media. Last week, it was announced that Nadia Tolich will leave her position as managing director of Stuff Digital to take up the role. Glen Kyne joins Anna Rawhiti-Connell to discuss the enormity of the task ahead for Tolich and …

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Are print magazines really making a comeback, or is it wishful thinking? 1:04:14

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It’s been five years since Bauer exited New Zealand, devastating the magazine industry and heralding an era of enormous disruption for media in this country. Iconic Auckland title, Metro Magazine, was a casualty of that closure. The publication has found its feet again and is flourishing under independent ownership. As Auckland evolves, so too does…

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Dynasty Trades + Keep/Trade/Cut 1:43:40

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Send us a text In this episode, we dive into the world of Dynasty Fantasy Football with a focus on recent trade discussions and some juicy Keep/Trade/Cut scenarios. We break down the value of key players and explore how their current outlook impacts roster-building decisions. Whether you're rebuilding or making a title push, this episode will help …

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What Trump’s tariffs could mean for media and the latest on NZME 48:46

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Last week, NZME’s board laid out its case against Jim Grenon’s attempt to take control of the board, introducing previously unspoken concerns about editorial influence to the fight. It prompted a new round of reactions and letters and the introduction of a few new players. Following Donald Trump’s tariff announcement, $6.6 trillion was wiped off th…

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Cam Ward + Shedeur Sanders + Jaxson Dart + Rookie QB Breakdown 50:57

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Send us a text In this episode, Matt Hamm and The Craft Man take a deep dive into the rookie quarterback class, analyzing the strengths, weaknesses, and potential of top prospects like Cam Ward, Shedeur Sanders, and Jaxson Dart. Who has the tools to succeed at the next level? Which QB is flying under the radar? And who could surprise everyone on dr…