Best Tom Conrad Podcasts (2025)

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Rabobank Best of The Country: November 1, 2025 40:23

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Jamie Mackay talks to Katie Milne, Cameron Bagrie, Damien O'Connor, Hunter McGregor, Miles Hurrell, and Chris Russell. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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The Country Full Show: Friday, October 31, 2025 38:25

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Jamie Mackay talks to Chris Brandolino, Mark de Lautour, Tim Dangen, Rachel Shearer, Hamish McKay, and Barry Soper. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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The Country 31/10/25: Chris Brandolino talks to Jamie Mackay 3:42

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It’s Halloween, and our US-born weatherman from Earth Sciences New Zealand kicks off the show to discuss some very scary stuff! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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The Country 31/10/25: Mark de Lautour talks to Jamie Mackay 6:24

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From London to Invercargill, the chief executive of Open Country Dairy joins us to discuss the Joseph Parker fight, the Southland storms, and the Fonterra vote. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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The Country 31/10/25: Tim Dangen talks to Jamie Mackay 5:07

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Today’s one-man panel follows on from his sister, and fellow Young Farmer of the Year, Emma Poole, who was on yesterday’s show. He talks about the Southland storms and agrees to disagree with his sister over the Fonterra vote. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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The Country 31/10/25: Rachel Shearer talks to Jamie Mackay 4:17

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The GM of PGG Wrightson Wool takes her monthly look at the state of the market. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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The Country 31/10/25: Hamish McKay talks to Jamie Mackay 5:21

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This week on McKay on Sport, we discuss the All Blacks’ test selection and whether a Grand Slam will make the year a success. Plus, the Dame Noeline Taurua netball saga, and the Wayleggo Cup in Ashburton. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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The Country 31/10/25: Barry Soper talks to Jamie Mackay 3:15

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Our political commentator ponders the artist formerly known as Prince Andrew, Trump and Luxon at Apec and Winston being a grumpy old man barking at cars and yelling at clouds. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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Healthcare for a Company of One: A Real Alternative for Solopreneurs w/Tom Morrissey 33:11

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Healthcare is the #1 concern from wannabe escapees DM Brett about. Today, benefits veteran and fellow escapee Tom Morrissey breaks down a solo-friendly health plan designed for one-person companies: Solo Health Collective. We cover who qualifies, how underwriting your business (not you as an individual) changes the game, pricing logic, networks, wh…

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The Country Full Show: Thursday, October 30, 2025 38:32

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Jamie Mackay talks to Miles Hurrell, Emma Poole, Dr Jacqueline Rowarth, Mark Copeland, and Chris Russell. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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The Country 30/10/25: Miles Hurrell talks to Jamie Mackay 6:35

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Fonterra’s chief executive comments on the overwhelming YES vote from Fonterra farmer shareholders to sell the consumer brands business to Lactalis. The deal was expected to deliver a tax-free capital return of about $3.2 billion to 8000-plus shareholding farms throughout New Zealand. The average return to farmer shareholders would be around $392,0…

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The Country 30/10/25: Emma Poole talks to Jamie Mackay 6:16

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Today’s farmer panel is one man down, but it does feature the 2023 FMG Young Farmer of the Year and Waikato vet and dairy farmer. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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The Country 30/10/25: Dr Jacqueline Rowarth talks to Jamie Mackay 4:21

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From a cold and wet Waikato, one of our leading primary sector academics talks Fonterra, generators and the UN Food and Agriculture Organisation conference she attended in Rome on our behalf. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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The Country 30/10/25: Mark Copeland talks to Jamie Mackay 4:40

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We catch up with the New Zealand Dog Trial Test Team captain. The annual Trans-Tasman Sheep Dog Trial Test runs over two days from tomorrow at the Ashburton A&P Show, battling it out to win the prestigious Wayleggo Cup. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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The Country 30/10/25: Chris Russell talks to Jamie Mackay 5:45

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Our Australian correspondent talks Trump, record lamb and beef prices, why net zero is an ideology, not a policy, and agriculture topping the Uni student satisfaction survey. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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Beyond the Escape: How to Stay Free (and Profitable) as a Solopreneur w/ Jenni Gritters 53:10

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What happens after you escape corporate? How do you make your solo business work long-term—without burning out or losing the freedom you left for? In this episode, Brett sits down with Jenni Gritters, author of The Sustainable Solopreneur and coach to creatives, consultants, and coaches who want to build profitable, flexible, and fulfilling solo bu…

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578: How Do You Forgive an Addict? Omar El Takrori 1:45:09

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Do you have a family member/loved one struggling with addiction? Join Our FREE WEBINAR! https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/webinar When your own dad struggles with addiction, it changes everything. In this episode, Omar shares the painful truth about growing up with an alcoholic father — the fear, the confusion, and the faith that eventually brought …

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The Country Full Show: Wednesday, October 29, 2025 38:29

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Jamie Mackay talks to Ray Smith, Todd Charteris, Tracy Brown, Hunter McGregor, Jack Jordon, and Blair Drysdale. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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The Country 29/10/25: Ray Smith talks to Jamie Mackay 5:07

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The Director General of MPI on helping weather-battered farmers, and why our new methane emissions targets are absolutely achievable without reducing animal protein production. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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The Country 29/10/25: Todd Charteris talks to Jamie Mackay 4:19

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Rabobank’s chief executive comments on tomorrow’s Fonterra shareholder vote, the adverse weather, and his upcoming trip to the Windy City - Chicago, as opposed to Invercargill. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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The Country 29/10/25: Tracy Brown talks to Jamie Mackay 4:35

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The Chair of DairyNZ addresses the animal welfare issues surrounding cows not being milked (or being milked OAD) because of power cuts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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The Country 29/10/25: Hunter McGregor talks to Jamie Mackay 4:30

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Our Shanghai-based correspondent is hopeful Trump can cut a trade deal with President Xi at Apec, for the good of us all. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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The Country 29/10/25: Jack Jordan talks to Jamie Mackay 4:05

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This King Country sheep and beef farmer is also New Zealand's top axeman. He won the Stihl Timbersports World Championship individual event in Milan, Italy, last weekend for the first time. He went one better than his frustratingly close second-place finish at last year’s event. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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The Country 29/10/25: Blair Drysdale talks to Jamie Mackay 3:15

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This Southland arable farmer says the 2025 spring is, unbelievably, worse than 2024’s awful offering. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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HALLOWEEN SPECIAL: Searching for Sasquatch in the Valleys of the Noble Beyond 49:18

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Whether you known him as Sasquatch, Bigfoot, Yeti, Thla'Thla, Sninik, or something else, you've heard the legends - the stories of the hairy mountain man who lives, as writer John Zada says, "in primeval nature and collective memory." And today, we're plunging deep into Canada's ancient forests to find him. But make no mistake - this isn't Bigfoot …

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The Country Full Show: Tuesday, October 28, 2025 36:51

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Jamie Mackay talks to Mark Mitchell, Katie Milne, Cameron Bagrie, Damien O'Connor, and Phil Duncan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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The Country 28/10/25: Mark Mitchell talks to Jamie Mackay 6:54

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The Minister for Emergency Management updates on the devastation in the deep south and says he is disappointed by some criticism of the Government’s response. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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The Country 28/10/25: Katie Milne talks to Jamie Mackay 5:17

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The first female president of Federated Farmers, and a good West Coaster, shares her thoughts on the country’s weather woes and Labour’s proposed capital gains tax. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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The Country 28/10/25: Cameron Bagrie talks to Jamie Mackay 5:33

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One of the country’s leading economists discusses Labour’s new capital gains tax policy, the OCR and our exchange rate. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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The Country 28/10/25: Damien O'Connor talks to Jamie Mackay 5:56

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The gloves come off as we debate a capital gains tax with Labour’s trade spokesman. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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The Country 28/10/25: Phil Duncan talks to Jamie Mackay 2:11

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Monday’s resident weather expert on a Tuesday with some much-needed good news for farmers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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Jonas Brothers World Series Backlash, Sophie Turner & Chris Martin? + Halloween Trivia 1:48:27

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FALL TOUR TICKETS > www.barstoolsports.com/events/bestshowonearth. Weekend recaps (00:00-27:50). Sophie Turner & Chris Martin reportedly went on a date (28:59-36:05). Justin Bieber is streaming on Twitch (36:06-41:36). Katy Perry & Justin Trudeau are officially dating (41:37-44:33). Megan Fox & MGK have reconciled (45:54-48:26). Dylan Efron broke h…

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Season 5, Ep 77 - Chunt for Blue October (w/ John Patrick Coan) 53:10

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A man with a ghoul for a hand crashes Chunt for Red October, the yearly blood drive for vampires. Credits Arnie: Arnie Niekamp Chunt: Adal Rifai Usidore: Matt Young Ghoul Hand Luke: John Patrick Coan Mysterious Man: Tim Sniffen Producers: Arnie Niekamp, Matt Young, and Adal Rifai Associate Producer: Anna Havermann Post-Production Coordination: Garr…

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Rabobank Best of The Country: October 25, 2025 40:26

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Jamie Mackay talks to Shane Jones, Miles Hurrell, Jane Smith, and Emma Higgins. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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DWTS Wicked Night Recap + Love Island's Casey O'Gorman & Tom Clare Interview 1:26:07

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FALL TOUR TICKETS > www.barstoolsports.com/events/bestshowonearth. Intro (00:00-2:59). ‘Dancing with the Stars’ Wicked night recap (4:04-23:07). Interview with ‘Love Island’s’ Casey O'Gorman & Tom Clare - talking 'Love Island Games,’ Tom’s proposal, going back on 'Love Island' + more! (23:56-1:04:25). Beat Ria & Fran game 194 with Erin & Amelia (1:…

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The Country Full Show: Friday, October 24, 2025 38:12

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Jamie Mackay talks to Wayne Langford, Stu Duncan, Stu Loe, Andrew Hoggard, Hamish McKay, and Barry Soper. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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The Country 24/10/25: Wayne Langford talks to Jamie Mackay 6:01

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The president of Federated Farmers updates on a brutal weather week down on the farm. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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The Country 24/10/25: Stu Duncan and Stu Loe talk to Jamie Mackay 7:19

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Today’s farmer panel pits Otago against Canterbury, just like tomorrow’s NPC final. But in the meantime, there’s the small matter of the weather to talk about. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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The Country 24/10/25: Andrew Hoggard talks to Jamie Mackay 7:11

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The Biosecurity, Food Safety and Associate Agriculture has travelled to Chile to represent New Zealand at the World Dairy Summit. Today, we find him in Uruguay, having also passed through Argentina. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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The Country 24/10/25: Hamish McKay talks to Jamie Mackay 3:50

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McKay on Sport on the All Blacks, the coaching debacle, and the NPC Final. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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The Future Isn’t AI Automation — It’s AI Augmentation (with Michael Himmelfarb) 31:08

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GenX built the systems everyone’s now trying to automate — and that’s exactly why we’re built for what’s next. In this episode, I’m joined by Michael Himmelfarb, one of the original corporate escapees, to talk about why the real opportunity with AI isn’t automation…it’s augmentation. Michael shares how he rebuilt his consulting business by combinin…

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The Country 24/10/25: Barry Soper talks to Jamie Mackay 2:19

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Our political commentator reflects on the life and times of our 35th Prime Minister, Jim Bolger. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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The Country Full Show: Thursday, October 23, 2025 36:42

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Jamie Mackay talks to Chris Brandolino, Shane McManaway, Jacques Reinhart, Doug Avery, Chris Russell, and Jeremy Rookes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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The Country 23/10/25: Chris Brandolino talks to Jamie Mackay 5:53

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Earth Science NZ Weather Guy updates the horrific conditions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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The Country 23/10/25: Shane McManaway and Jacques Reinhart talk to Jamie Mackay 6:44

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Today’s Zanda McDonald Panel updates the weather in Wairarapa and Hawkes Bay, plus they encourage young leaders in agriculture to enter the Zanda McDonald Awards (entries close October 31). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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The Country 23/10/25: Doug Avery talks to Jamie Mackay 3:54

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The Resilient Farmer is being tested weatherwise today in Marlborough. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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The Country 23/10/25: Chris Russell talks to Jamie Mackay 5:50

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Our Australian correspondent talks about a record hot October day in Sydney, Albo, Rudd and Trump in Washington, and a record crop coming off in WA. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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The Country 23/10/25: Jeremy Rookes talks to Jamie Mackay 3:47

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Our Canterbury-based lifestyle correspondent gives us a weather report and talks a bit of footy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NZME

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Botswana Safari: From the Makgadikgadi Salt Pans to the Okavango Delta 38:53

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Botswana is the Africa in our heads, the one we see in nature documentaries, and think of when we say the word. It is a vast and untempered land filled with one of the richest concentrations of wildlife on the continent. In a single game drive you could see up to 50 different species: elephant, lion, buffalo, leopard, hippos, baboons and more. But …