AmeriNZ 289 – Miscellany

Posted on September 14, 2012 by Arthur

Today’s episode is a bit of this, a bit of that. I start with an example of a problematic Kiwi accent, then after passing the pending marriage equality bill, I move on to a few stories in the NZ news that caught my eye. Finally, it’s an update on what’s going on here before the real finally, comments. Join us on Pride 48 this weekend!

Links for this episode
We … WHAT!? – Russell Brown’s post on the PM’s diction
Pro Miss Neh Zilland – my blog post with the John Key parody video I mentioned
My blog posts on marriage equality in NZ can be found under one label.
Brownlee backs down from ‘insulting’ comments – NZ Herald
Govt given fail mark over Christchurch schools shake-up – NZ Herald

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AmeriNZ 288 – Mutiny

Posted on August 28, 2012 by Arthur

This is not a typical podcast—recorded by a guest host, and very short. But it was all done with good intentions. A normal episode next week.

Links for this episode
Quake threat in Wellington lower than thought – NZ Herald
Remember Auckland before the Sky Tower? – NZ Herald

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AmeriNZ 287 – Extraordinary

Posted on August 21, 2012 by Arthur

I begin today with updates about what I’ve been up to, followed by talk about this year’s Pride 48 event (September 14-16). I move on to updates about things in the New Zealand news, including marriage equality. A phone message allows me to talk about another topic.

Links for this episode
At the beach – My blog post on our trip
Five deaths in two weeks hit military base community hard – NZ Herald
Banks: I believe Bible’s account of how life began – NZ Herald
Mayor’s son jailed for sex abuse – A bizarre story in the NZ Herald
The decline of religion – my blog post Roger was referring to
Order a 2012 Pride 48 Limited Edition T-shirt!
Check out the new podcast, Arthur & Paul Talk!

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AmeriNZ 286 – Excellent

Posted on July 26, 2012 by Arthur

Some excellent news today—marriage equality in New Zealand is one step closer, so I talk about that first. In fact, it’s the whole reason I did a podcast today. I remembered a couple other updates (which is pretty excellent for me), and Jake, who was doing poorly last week is doing very well. Excellent. Finally, a comment let’s me say why I’ve used a one-word title for this episode, too. Excellent.

Links for this episode
MPs to vote on gay marriage – New Zealand Herald story
Confidence gay marriage Bill will get through – TVNZ’s coverage
Check out the new podcast, Arthur & Paul Talk—the second episode is now posted!

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Arthur and Paul Talk – Premiere Episode

Posted on July 16, 2012 by Arthur

On the very first episode of Arthur and Paul Talk we introduce ourselves, talk about Romney and his latest antics, the Freedom From Religion group, and the Apple podcasting app. Leave us comments or voicemail either here or at the new Arthur and Paul Talk Podcast site. Subscription information, Twitter Feed, Google+ page and voicemail number and email address are all on the new site!

Links to topic articles
Romney’s Got Nothing
Religious Discount
Jesus Statue

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AmeriNZ 284 – Warmer

Posted on July 13, 2012 by Arthur

I had a chance to record a short episode, so I grabbed it! You may be sorry. I start with an update to an earlier report, talking about Christchurch. Next, it’s a bit about a couple stories in the US that are quite different here. A comment lets me talk about New Zealand’s general lack of anti-Semitism. I also get to talk more about the NZ Census!

Links for this episode
Well, none today, actually.

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AmeriNZ 283 – Colder

Posted on July 11, 2012 by Arthur

It’s been cold in Auckland this week. Last week was my busy week—with a twist. I’ll be part of a new podcast, but it doesn’t have a name. Leave your suggestion in the comments or ring the comment line. I also talk a bit about Pride 48. Congratulations to Ramble Redhead for 500 episodes! After that, I talk about a blog project I’ve been taking part in called ABC Wednesday. A comment lets me talk a bit about the upcoming New Zealand Census.

Links for this episode
Pride 48 – The site has pretty much anything you’d want to know
Ramble Redhead Podcast
Y is for yakka – My ABC Wednesday blog post that I mentioned
New Zealand Census and confidentiality

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AmeriNZ 282 – Fact or fiction

Posted on June 27, 2012 by Arthur

This podcast comes to you from my new desk. Exciting, I know (well it should be, because now I’ll stop talking about it!). Today I begin by talking about a few stories from the New Zealand news before moving on to my main topic: Statistics New Zealand has examined “some common beliefs about population in New Zealand to see whether they hold any truth.” I think their mythbusting is interesting, so I share some of that today.

Links for this episode
Legal fight over asset sales likely – NZ Herald
Huge writedown in KiwiRail value – NZ Herald
Labour pushes for extension of provocation repeal – GayNZ.com
An abhorrent law is gone – my blog post on the repeal of the partial defence law
Passport process to become more flexible – GayNZ.com
No baby boom and fewer sheep: Myths busted – NZ Herald
Population mythbusters – Statistics New Zealand

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AmeriNZ 281 – Colds

Posted on June 19, 2012 by Arthur

We’ve been cold and had colds—not fun. But today I begin with a little update on what we’ve been up to, including some technological stuff (yeah, it surprises me, too). I move on to phone messages that allow me to comment further. Then to wrap up this episode, I pay tribute to my friend, known on this podcast as Lord Byron of Illinois, who died June 10. I talk a bit, too, about online friendships being real friendships—because I think they are. And that includes all of you who I know only through this podcast, by the way.

Links for this episode
Podlitically Incorrect Podcast
A friend never met but lost – my blog post on Lord Byron of Illinois
AmeriNZ 181: Live chat on men and intimacy – Lord Byron of Illinois suggested the topic and was part of the panel
AmeriNZ 186: Real or not? – Another live podcast that Lord Byron of Illinois was part of
Ramble Redhead Episode 298 Discussion with Lord Byron – check this out, too
Pride 48 blog – has latest updates AND discount codes for the Las Vegas event!

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AmeriNZ 280 – Nearing Winter

Posted on May 29, 2012 by Arthur

I begin today by talking about a New Zealand thing that occurred to me just before I started recording. Then, I conclude a story I talked about last time, one that only concluded in the middle of last week. I mention a Christchurch heritage building charity, and looked it up before posting this episode (link below). And other stuff, too.

At the end, there’s a mention of Pride 48.

Links for this episode
Parliament TV – New Zealand Parliament steams on sitting days. Question Time is Tues-Weds 2pm-3pm New Zealand time, whenever Parliament is sitting. The Twitter hashtag for Question Time is #nzqt.
Canterbury Earthquake Heritage Buildings Fund – The charity I mentioned that’s raising money to save heritage buildings in Christchurch; donations are matched by the government dollar for dollar.
Adoption “not on the agenda” Key says – GayNZ.com (some ads may be NSFW)
Pink Wheelnuts – Fey Driver’s podcast
The Satyrsphere – Scott’s podcast
Ongline Podcast – John Ong’s podcast
Pride 48 blog

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Category Archives: Podcasts

AmeriNZ 289 – Miscellany

AmeriNZ 288 – Mutiny

AmeriNZ 287 – Extraordinary

AmeriNZ 286 – Excellent

Arthur and Paul Talk – Premiere Episode

AmeriNZ 284 – Warmer

AmeriNZ 283 – Colder

AmeriNZ 282 – Fact or fiction

AmeriNZ 281 – Colds

AmeriNZ 280 – Nearing Winter