AmeriNZ 398 – 17 and 28

amerinz_podcast_1400x1400-2016Today’s episode is named after two anniversaries: Today is the seventeenth anniversary of my blog, and yesterday was the 28th anniversary of when I first arrived in New Zealand as a tourist, when Nigel and I met in person for the first time. This coming weekend is also the final Pride 48 Live Streaming Event, and I reminisce and opine about podcasting. Then, I briefly talk about a small project outside. Finally, I share a funny (to me) story form New Zealand’s news.

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Links for this episode
“Anniversaries 17 and 28” – My blog post about the 17th and 28th anniversaries.
The final Pride 48 Live Streaming Event – Link is to the schedule.
”Dave Dobbyn manager steps in over use of ‘Loyal’ in post promoting Liz Gunn party” – This article has the quotes I mentioned.

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Guest Spot: AR1234 Catching Up with Arthur

This is a LONG episode, but it was so much fun to record! One of the first podcasts (other than my own) that I was on was a group show on the original ArcherRadio (his episode 421). That was WAY back in March 2007. Then, he was on my podcast—episode 8—in May 2007. So, we have a long history—and it shows in this chat, I think.

We cover a lot of the LGBT podcasting history we experienced, a bit about where it’s heading, and all sorts of other things. Interestingly, despite our shared passion for politics, we don’t really talk about it much—THIS time! It was fun, but back to normal AmeriNZ episodes soon.

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Link for this episode
ArcherRadio


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AmeriNZ 290 – Springy

Today’s episode is all about catching up on a some of what I’ve been up to. I share a weird encounter with YouTube. I also have some updates about the Marriage Equality Bill. Then, I turn to some talk about Pride 48 and podcasting in general, introduced by a clip from Auntie Vera Charles. A voicemail lets me expand on a topic, and then I’m done for today.

Links for this episode
Juha Saarinen: We are all pirates now – NZ Herald
Vera Speaks… For Real
MPs attend protest against gay marriage – NZ Herald

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AmeriNZ 289 – Miscellany

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 287 – Extraordinary

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 hardNZ Herald
Banks: I believe Bible’s account of how life beganNZ 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 283 – Colder

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 280 – Nearing Winter

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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AmeriNZ 265 – Progress report

I begin today by talking about all sorts of things I’ve been up to in the time between podcast episodes. Then I talk about some stuff in the NZ news, mostly revolving around the election, before moving on to comments.

Links for this episode
Auckland View: The Cloud – Where we took our nieces yesterday
Spat after man tries to jump at Parliament

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Aw, shucks…

Aw, thanks!

Yesterday’s mail had a surprise: A thank-you card signed by folks attending this year’s Pride 48 event in Las Vegas. I’ve been extremely busy since then, and it’s fair to say I’ve had a few rough days because of it, so this was a very welcome lift!

I take part in Pride 48 because I want to help build something positive that we can all participate in and be proud of. The fact that others get value from Pride 48 makes it all worthwhile, but the fact that folks attending the event in Las Vegas took the time to think of me makes me feel like I got a great big hug. Thank you all!

Related: My own Pride 48 show and a blog post from immediately after this year’s event was all over.

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AmeriNZ 264 – LIVE on Pride 48 for 2011

Earlier today I broadcast a live version of this podcast on Pride 48 as part of the 2011 live podcasting extravaganza. I was joined by a special guest—you’ll have to listen to find out who, but let’s just say it’s someone who was an inspiration for me becoming a podcaster. This podcast is unedited, including some Skype-related sound dropouts.

We talked about what the guest has been up to, then we even connected to Las Vegas so members of the live audience could ask questions. We also talked a bit about podcasting.

This was a very fun show for me—and apparently some others, too, and fun is what Pride 48 is all about.

On November 7, we’ll be doing another “State of the Station” to start planning next year’s Pride 48 Live Podcasting Extravaganza. Join us!

I’ll be joining Nigel for The Third Colony on farpointradio.com Saturday, September 24 at 9pm EDT (Americas; 1pm Sunday, September 25 NZ).

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