Best Simon Marks Reporting Podcasts (2025)

A big party is coming to Wellington's St James Theatre this month. The acclaimed Mamma Mia musical is taking the stage over August, with the Wellington-based cast performing all of Abba's greatest hits over a two-week season. Nick was lucky enough to be joined by a very sparkly Donna and the Dynamos in studio to discuss the show and perform a class…

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Politics Thursday: Greg O'Connor and Tom Rutherford talk unemployment, road user charges 22:53

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The government is hoping to have petrol tax fully scrapped by 2027, with all motorists moving towards paying road user charges per kilometre. But if the idea is that this is cost neutral, what's the point? Also, Fisheries Minister Shane Jones has announced a raft of changes to the Fisheries Act, but as a former chair of Sealord and someone who has …

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Sean 'Diddy' Combs Is 'Hopeful' About Pardon Request to Donald Trump 2:14

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Sean 'Diddy' Combs Is 'Hopeful' About Pardon Request to Donald Trump Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyBy Empire Media Group

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Jenna Bush Hager Reveals Which Kardashian Is Her Favorite: 'We Want to Hang Out With You!' 2:23

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Despite her leanings toward Khloe, Hager expressed admiration for Kim, 44, declaring, “I’ve met Kim, and she’s lovely and brilliant.” She praised Kim’s entrepreneurial efforts, particularly highlighting her recent SKIMS face sculptwear. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy…

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Ghislaine Maxwell Poses With 'RHONY' Star Carole Radziwill in Resurfaced Photo - What to Know About Their Friendship Amid Jeffrey Epstein Drama 2:09

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Ghislaine Maxwell Poses With 'RHONY' Star Carole Radziwill in Resurfaced Photo - What to Know About Their Friendship Amid Jeffrey Epstein Drama Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyBy Empire Media Group

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Top Airline & Hotel Transfer Partners to Maximize Your Points with Greg the Frequent Miler 1:24:29

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#240: Transferring points is one of the best ways to maximize your points, so today we share the top airline and hotel transfer partners. We also cover strategies to get the most out of your points, including how to leverage transfer bonuses, identify sweet spots, avoid common mistakes, and more. Greg Davis-Kean is the founder of Frequent Miler, a …

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Lindsay McKenzie: Wellington City Council's Crown Observer on the council's improvement 9:14

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Wellington City Council’s Crown Observer believes Tory Whanau made the right move in deciding not to run for Mayor again. Lindsay McKenzie has ended his six month stint after being brought in by the Government last year to be its eyes and ears as the council failed to deliver a long-term plan. His final report suggests the capital is facing the sam…

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Prison Besties: Ghislaine Maxwell and Elizabeth Holmes Are 'Thick as Thieves' Behind Bars 2:25

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Prison Besties: Ghislaine Maxwell and Elizabeth Holmes Are 'Thick as Thieves' Behind Bars Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyBy Empire Media Group

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Kim Kardashian Dragged by Fans for Putting Tooth Gems on Her Children: 'So Kids Can Choke on Them?' 2:20

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Kim Kardashian Dragged by Fans for Putting Tooth Gems on Her Children: 'So Kids Can Choke on Them?' Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyBy Empire Media Group

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'RHOC' Star Katie Ginella Slams 'Hurtful and Inappropriate' Video of Castmates Gretchen Rossi and Jennifer Pedranti Making 'Asian Sounds' 2:05

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'RHOC' Star Katie Ginella Slams 'Hurtful and Inappropriate' Video of Castmates Gretchen Rossi and Jennifer Pedranti Making 'Asian Sounds' Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyBy Empire Media Group

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August 5, 2025 - House lawmakers subpoena Clintons, but also Trump's Department of Justice over Epstein 10:05

1d ago10:05

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Simon's live update for LBC where Henry Riley was in the chair.By Simon Marks Reporting

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#218 How Husband-Wife Duo Pip & Amy Turned Redundancy & AI Into "Springboards"- Raising $5M to Inspire Creativity 1:23:14

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Pip & Amy are the co-founders of Springboards -- an AI platform built for agencies, by agency veterans. They are also Husband and wife, ex-agency misfits and self described - accidental founders. From media roles in Sydney to creative gigs in San Francisco, with stints at Twitter, Shopify, and deep dives into Web3. When COVID hit, redundancy and a …

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Lloyd Burr | The Pike River Report 51:02

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As politicians lost interest in seeking a resolution for the Pike River families, Lloyd Burr took up their cause. His tireless reporting exposed injustice and turned a waning news story into a pressing election issue. Watch the video version of the episode here. Six years on from the Pike River Mine disaster, hope was fading that the remains of the…

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236. Jai Smith, Founder and Editor-in-Chief: Lehigh Daily 25:15

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On this episode we're joined by Jai Smith. Jai is the founder and editor-in-chief of Lehigh Daily. Lehigh Daily is a hyperlocal newsroom covering my community- the Lehigh Valley part of Pennsylvania. It has a presence not just as a website but as an Instagram account with 24,000 followers and a TikTok with 28,000 followers. And it's just over a yea…

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Meghan Markle's Royal Staffers Were 'Worried' She'd Seek 'Revenge' Over Bullying Claims 2:03

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Meghan Markle's Royal Staffers Were 'Worried' She'd Seek 'Revenge' Over Bullying Claims Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyBy Empire Media Group

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Ozzy Osbourne's Daughter-in-Law Calls Late Star 'Goofy and Big-Hearted' in Sweet Tribute, Shares Cute Photos of Rocker With His Grandkids 2:16

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Ozzy Osbourne's Daughter-in-Law Calls Late Star 'Goofy and Big-Hearted' in Sweet Tribute, Shares Cute Photos of Rocker With His Grandkids Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyBy Empire Media Group

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Jack Osbourne Revealed Where He Stood With Rarely Seen Sister Aimee Before Ozzy's Death 2:12

2d ago2:12

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Jack Osbourne Revealed Where He Stood With Rarely Seen Sister Aimee Before Ozzy's Death Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyBy Empire Media Group

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Shirley Jackson and the Chaos Box 40:00

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Thank you for downloading the Trap One podcast. On this episode US Jason introduces Mark to the celebrated American writer Shirley Jackson and discuss her enrolment in the Whoniverse in the recent Doctor Who book, Shirley Jackson and the Chaos Box. The Lottery can be read here; Watched here; and listened to here. You can order Shirley Jackson and C…

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August 1, 2025 - "American Week: Trump's problems over Epstein mount within MAGA 10:25

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Simon's weekly chronicle of events in the USA for Tom Swarbrick's Friday evening programme on the UK's LBC. Listen live every Friday at 5:50pm or find it here on demand afterwards.By Simon Marks Reporting

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Tom Cruise 'Wants to Be the Dominant One' in Ana de Armas Romance, Body Language Expert Claims 2:07

5d ago2:07

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Tom Cruise 'Wants to Be the Dominant One' in Ana de Armas Romance, Body Language Expert Claims Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyBy Empire Media Group

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Meghan Markle's Ex-BFF Now 'Regrets' Becoming Friends With the Duchess, Insider Claims 2:11

5d ago2:11

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Meghan Markle's Ex-BFF Now 'Regrets' Becoming Friends With the Duchess, Insider Claims Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyBy Empire Media Group

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JoJo Siwa Announces Ruthless Diss Track After Receiving Hate on 'Bette Davis Eyes' 2:08

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She raps, "Eyes like Bette Davis / Hear my voice and you know what my name is / Wise beyond my age / That's what happens when you're little and put on the stage / But quit crying 'cause you're famous / Can't change this / She shameless / This crazy / Don't hate me / I'm just a lil baby / Slim Shady." Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/bra…

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Friday Faceoff: Peter Dunne and Ben Thomas talk Trump's new tarriffs, FBI and tsunami warnings 32:33

6d ago32:33

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US President Donald Trump has inked an executive order raising tariffs on Kiwi goods from 10% to 15%. What impact will this have on our exporters - and how did Australia get away with staying at 10%? Also, FBI director Kash Patel was in Wellington this week opening a brand new permanent office. Should Kiwis be concerned about having the FBI in town…

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Friday Sport Kickoff: Adam Cooper and Jason Pine on netball's woes, start of the NPC 10:50

7d ago10:50

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The ANZ premiership has finally inked a new broadcast deal with TVNZ - but it will see Netball NZ paying them for the privilege of having the games broadcast. What impact will this have on the professional game? Also, the NPC has officially kicked off, and the Wellington Lions take on Canterbury at Jerry Collins Park tomorrow. How's the team lookin…

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Where Is Mark Consuelos? Why Kelly Ripa Is Co-Hosting 'Live' With Guests This Week Amid Husband's Absence 2:19

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Mark Consuelos was absent from his morning talk show again, leaving Kelly Ripa to host alongside special guest David Muir for the second consecutive day. O'Connell’s inquiry regarding the emotional impact of parting after 29 years of marriage prompted Ripa to joke about Consuelos being more affected by their dog, Lena, than by leaving her. Advertis…

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Katy Perry Told Justin Trudeau She Wanted to 'Stay the Night' With Him During Their Dinner Date, Lip Reader Claims 2:11

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Katy Perry Told Justin Trudeau She Wanted to 'Stay the Night' With Him During Their Dinner Date, Lip Reader Claims Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyBy Empire Media Group

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Bryan Kohberger Told Idaho Cop He Was 'Obviously an Honest Person' Just 3 Months Before Brutal Murders of 4 College Students 2:02

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Bryan Kohberger Told Idaho Cop He Was 'Obviously an Honest Person' Just 3 Months Before Brutal Murders of 4 College Students Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyBy Empire Media Group

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#217 Elena Verna: Leading Growth at Lovable; Lessons from SurveyMonkey, Miro, Dropbox, Learning English only at age 14 1:36:39

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Elena Verna is a renowned growth advisor to tech startups, and currently heads Growth at Lovable, one of the fastest growing tech startups globally -- where she helped the AI-native company reach $80M ARR in under seven months with a lean team. Previously, she held senior roles at world leading technology companies such as SurveyMonkey, Miro, Ampli…

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Mini Retirements: How to Take a Break Sooner That Could Also Boost Your Career and Income with Jillian Johnsrud 1:03:36

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#239: Why wait until you're 65? It's feasible for almost anyone to take a mini retirement and when done right, it can also fast-track your career and income. Learn how to plan one, negotiate time off, manage costs, avoid pitfalls, and make it work if you’re self-employed. Plus, we share tips for handling health insurance and other logistics during …

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Mark Mitchell: Police Minister on the number of gang members surpassing 10,000 7:34

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The number of gang members in New Zealand has surpassed 10,000 for the first time - now sitting at 10,009 according to the National Gang List. That compares to 9270 just before the 2023 election, and 5343 gang members in 2017. So what's needed to stop the gangs growing, and has banning gang patches made any material difference to recruitment? Polic…

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David Seymour: Deputy Prime Minister on the state of the economy, nurses strike 17:35

8d ago17:35

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Around 36,000 nurses are taking to the street today in an effort for better pay and conditions, but with the average nurse earning over $100,000 a year - are some being a bit greedy? Also, while interest rates have lowered, many Wellingtonians are still feeling the pinch of a sluggish economy. When can we expect to see the economy bounce back? Depu…

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Dana Johannsen | The System that Broke Olivia Podmore 54:16

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The death of Olympic cyclist Olivia Podmore confirmed warnings journalist Dana Johannsen had long been hearing about the mental health risks for elite athletes. Her reporting would go on to expose the dark underbelly of high-performance sport in NZ. Content warning: This podcast discusses mental health and suicide. Watch the video version of the ep…

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235: Veda Thangudu, Student Mentor - Youth Environmental Press Team 30:00

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On this episode we're joined by Veda Thangudu. Veda will be a sophomore biology major at Purdue this fall. Veda is a part of the Youth Environmental Press Team (YEPT), an organization whose goal is to elevate the voices of middle school, high school, and college journalists writing about the environment and the climate crisis. The program exists in…

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Music Time: James Irwin talks the rise of weird genres and upcoming gigs in Wellington 8:55

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This week on Music Time, Nick and James preview a New Zealand band out of retirement with an imminent tour and vinyl release, ponder pirate metal and German reggae musical genres and check out all the gigs around the capital. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Newstalk ZB

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Business Panel: Hutt Valley chamber CEO Patrick McKibbon and Metco Engineering director Paul Jessup 32:37

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It's a Hutt Valley special of the Wellington Morning's business panel this week, with a successful engineer and the man in charge of advocating for business in the area joining Nick on the show. On the agenda; the state of the Wellington economy in the outer cities, rising rates and insurance costs, public sector cuts and the rise of artificial int…

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Frankenstein and the Patchwork Man 48:20

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Thank you for downloading the Trap One Podcast. On this episode Frazer, Mark D and Mark M discuss Frankenstein and the Patchwork Man by Jack Heath. You can order a copy of the book here.By Trap One

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Lili Reinhart Flaunts Midriff as She Goes Braless in Tank Top: Photos 2:17

12d ago2:17

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Lili Reinhart Flaunts Midriff as She Goes Braless in Tank Top: Photos Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyBy Empire Media Group

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When Is Ozzy Osbourne's Funeral? Details on Ceremony, Guests, Procession, More 2:05

12d ago2:05

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When Is Ozzy Osbourne's Funeral? Details on Ceremony, Guests, Procession, More Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyBy Empire Media Group

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Friday Faceoff: Mark Sainsbury and Campbell Barry debate voting changes, trans participation in sport 33:38

14d ago33:38

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The government has announced changes to election rules, ending the ability to enrol on election day - something 110,000 people did last election. Is this a reasonable move, or could it risk disenfranchising some would-be voters? Also, the government has instructed Sport NZ to scrap its guidelines on transgender participation in sport, which directe…

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Friday Sport Kickoff: Jason Pine and Adam Cooper talk the struggles facing netball, Wrexham v Phoenix 9:31

13d ago9:31

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New Zealand's premier netball competition is staring down financial struggles, with Netball NZ yet to confirm a broadcast deal for the competition moving forward. Players are reportedly growing concerned about their futures, with broadcasting rights making up a large chunk of the funding required to hold the ANZ Premiership each year. So, what does…

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Politics Thursday: Ayesha Verrall and Mike Butterick debate trans participation in sport, butter prices 21:07

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The government has directed Sport NZ to scrap their guidelines around transgender participation in sports - with individual sporting bodies able to make their own decisions on how to include transgender players. But is this really a serious issue, or a manufactured culture-war type debate? Also, the price of butter has risen 60% in the last twelve …

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Donald Trump Flubs Math Problem While Bragging About Cutting Drug Prices 2:23

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Donald Trump Flubs Math Problem While Bragging About Cutting Drug Prices Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyBy Empire Media Group

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Barack Obama 'Still Lives Rent-Free' in Donald Trump's Head, 'The View' Stars Insist: 'He's So Jealous Because He's Everything He's Not' 2:06

14d ago2:06

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Barack Obama 'Still Lives Rent-Free' in Donald Trump's Head, 'The View' Stars Insist: 'He's So Jealous Because He's Everything He's Not' Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyBy Empire Media Group

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18 Tactics for Booking Travel with Points & Miles 57:44

15d ago57:44

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#238: Chris shares 18 tactics he’s used to get the best deals booking flights and hotels with points. Learn how to leverage flexibility, navigate transfer partners, use the right tools, identify “sweet spots,” avoid high fees, position flights, and so much more. Link to Full Show Notes: https://chrishutchins.com/18-tactics-for-booking-award-travel …

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#216 Max Marchione: Escaping the Sandpit, Defying Credentials, How "Superpower" Is Redefining Healthcare (His Most In-Depth Interview Yet) 1:24:35

16d ago1:24:35

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Max Marchione is the co-founde of Superpower, a San Francisco-based digital clinic making preventative, longevity-focused medicine accessible to millions. At just 25, Max has raised a $30M (USD) Series A and is building a healthcare super-app powered by AI, biomarkers, and proactive care. He is also one of the most fascinating people, our host Vidi…

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Jonathan Milne | Hiding from Nazis 50:59

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Sixty years after the Battle of Crete, a Kiwi WWII veteran travelled back to Greece to find the family of the men who sheltered him from Nazi soldiers. Journalist Jonathan Milne chronicled their emotional meeting. Watch the video version of the episode here. On a flight to Greece in 2001, journalist Jonathan Milne met a Kiwi veteran determined to f…

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Wellington Saints captain, coach and CEO on winning their 13th NBL title 10:46

17d ago10:46

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The Mills Albert Wellington Saints have made history - taking out their thirteenth NBL championship title over the weekend. The Saints beat the Southland Sharks 88-83 on Sunday night at TSB Arena in Wellington. Captain Hyrum Harris, coach Aaron Young and CEO Jordan Mills joined Nick Mills in studio with the NBL trophy to talk about the team's seaso…

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234. Angilee Shah, CEO & Editor-in-Chief of Charlottesville Tomorrow 30:52

16d ago30:52

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On this episode we're joined by Angilee Shah. Angilee is the CEO and editor-in-chief of Charlottesville Tomorrow, a non-profit newsroom in Charlottesville, Virginia. A couple of years ago we interviewed someone from that newsroom, Erin O'Hare, in an interview that I've cited in every presentation I've done to students since. So I thought it would b…

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Beehive Buzz: Jason Walls on inflation back on the rise 10:02

17d ago10:02

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Inflation is back on the rise, with an annual inflation rate of 2.7% in the year to June, up from 2.5% in the year to March. What will be going through the minds of the economics wonks at the Reserve Bank - and are we still in line for another rate cut next month with this news? Newstalk ZB political editor Jason Walls joined Nick Mills for the Bee…