AmeriNZ 260 – Two Dog Day

Posted on July 29, 2011 by Arthur

This episode is a little more laid back—and shorter! I start with an update on what I’ve been up to, talking first about what I did today with the dogs. I made a stop on the way home to pick something up—could more video podcasts be on the horizon?

I’ll do a separate post on my podcast site on how to subscribe to Audioboos—mine or Pride 48. Look for that later.

Next, I talk about the latest in the NZ election, and I change my mind about something I’ve talked about before—or have I?

I’ll be joining Nigel for his The Third Colony show on Saturday, July 30 at 9pm EDT (Americas; 1pm Sunday, July 31 NZ). Come play with us!

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AmeriNZ 259 – Answering questions

Posted on July 22, 2011 by Arthur

Today I talk about topics raised by others in phone messages, an email and a comment, too. First, though, I share a couple items from the NZ news before talking about the NZ elections. I was mentioned in a post on a NZ political site over my call for strategic voting in one electorate.

Then I move on to topics provided to me. I think it’s an interesting variety of NZ-related topics.

I forgot to mention that I was part of the panel on the fourth episode of “This Week in Gay” podcast.

Links for this episode
‘Obvious’ lack of safety measures – Pike River inquiry
Dollar could hit US90c – strategist
Annual inflation at 21-year high
Competing electoral insurgencies, in Epsom and beyond – Kiwipolitico
This Week in Gay podcast #4 – I was part of the panel on the fourth episode

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AmeriNZ 258 – Stormy weather

Posted on July 15, 2011 by Arthur

I recorded this on Thursday and wasn’t going to post it—there were things I wanted to change. But today, Friday, I felt a little under the weather, and recording anything wasn’t going to happen. So, here it is, warts and all.

I begin today with an oddly prescient comment. Then, I talk a little about the stormy weather we’ve been having lately. My longest segment today is about the NZ elections, because I’ve recorded so little lately it’s kind of piled up.

After that, it’s on to voice messages and the topics they raise.

I was part of the panel on the first two episodes of “This Week in Gay” podcast.

I’ll be joining Nigel for his The Third Colony show on Saturday, July 16 at 9pm EDT (Americas; 1pm Sunday, July 17 NZT). Join us!

Links for this episode
Labour: We must own our own future – My blog post on Labour’s tax plan
This Week in Gay podcast – I was on the first two.

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Guest on a podcast premiere

Posted on June 28, 2011 by Arthur

This week, I was part of the panel on a new podcast, This Week in Gay. The debut episode was posted yesterday. The other panellists were by Satyr69 from the Satyrsphere Podcast, David of That Blue Jeans Guy Podcast, JayT from JayTOnline, and Matthew from Spanking Bea Arthur. The host, and creator of the podcast, is Anthony from A Shanty No Lemon.

Anthony’s idea was to resurrect the group discussions of a former podcast. He wrote: “Join us as we discuss this week’s news affecting the Gay community. Leave your feedback at www.ThisWeekInGay.com.” I like what Anthony is doing with the podcast, and I think it’ll get even better as it gets going. Personally, I think it takes most podcasts awhile to start to “work”, but maybe that was just true for me.

Anyway, for a group discussion on current events, check out This Week in Gay.

AmeriNZ 257 – Winter now

Posted on June 23, 2011 by Arthur

It’s winter, and a new season means some new changes, and I start with that. The deck is finished, which is good. I had some health news which was less good, but not horrible—yet. I decided I’d talk about that in case it’s of some help to someone else. From there, it’s updates on the natural disasters plaguing New Zealand, including news from today on the Christchurch earthquake. As part of that discussion, I play a clip from my other podcast, 2Political, in which I talked about liquefaction. Despite the serious subjects, I still manage a few giggles, of course.

Links for this episode
No snow: Mother Nature’s cruel blow – NZ Herald on our mild winter
Raw video of the 6.0 aftershock – The video I posted to my blog that Roger and Jason were referring to
5100 lose homes, 10,500 in limbo – NZ Herald
2PP057 – 15 June 2011 – This is the episode of 2Political Podcast that I excerpted

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AmeriNZ 256- Big Deck

Posted on June 10, 2011 by Arthur

I start today with some updates on NZ news stories I’ve talked about earlier—or, I think I have. I also talk with the trouble caused by supposedly mainstream Maori politicians going to the annual conference of an ultra-fundamentalist “church”. From there, it’s other updates—things Nigel’s talked about and, finally, a couple other things going on.

Links for this episode
Politicians and destiny – My blog post on the polls I mentioned.
Campbell Live segment (may not be available outside New Zealand)
Farpoint Radio
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AmeriNZ 255 – Big doings

Posted on May 31, 2011 by Arthur

I reveal some big news in this episode—AFTER some news updates and such. Because I can. But if you’re impatient or just not interested, fast forward to around 12 minutes. There will be more detail later this week.

The news segment today is about political polling and a bit about economics and international trade (yeah, really). It’s a short episode, too.

Links for this episode
Funny Numbers – My blog post on the polls I mentioned.
Dollar falls from post-float high
Heinz sheds more than 300 jobs
NZ looks attractive to Aussie industry
Farpoint Radio

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AmeriNZ 254 – User Defined Content

Posted on May 24, 2011 by Arthur

Yes, I think I remember how to podcast… After a brief update on NZ news, today’s episode is all about you! Well, maybe not you personally, but listeners’ comments and questions. It’s a podcasting potpourri!

I’ll be back MUCH sooner than this time!

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AmeriNZ 253 – Missing holiday

Posted on April 21, 2011 by Arthur

It’s a bumper holiday weekend edition! And by that I mean, it’s just longer than usual. I begin today by talking about the four-day Easter holiday weekend in New Zealand. We were robbed of a fifth holiday this weekend. Next, I talk a bit about our previous weekend.

My main topic today is an extensive NZ election update. First, I set the stage by describing the situation, before talking about polling and offer some opinions as to why it is as it is. When I talked about List candidates, I accidentally skipped over an important part. Do you know what it is?

Once again, phone and written comments let me expand on the issues discussed.

Join Nigel for his The Third Colony show on Saturday, April 23 at 9pm EDT (Americas; 1pm Sunday, April 24 NZ).

Links for this episode
Another place new to me – My blog post on our trip (with photos)
National climbs closer to record high in latest poll
Key: We can’t help your price pain
Govt use of RNZAF aircraft doubles
Labour’s asset sales campaign runs into road rule problem

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AmeriNZ 252 – Septimana horribilis

Posted on April 14, 2011 by Arthur

It was a terrible week last week (hence, the name of this episode). I start out talking about that first. Then, I tell you some things that are coming up (Easter is a four-day holiday weekend in New Zealand). I may record with Nigel!

My main topic today is news about big moves made by the New Zealand Parliament just today. That leads into a talk of some appalling tactics by the National Party-led government.

Once again, phone and written comments let me expand on the issues discussed.

Links for this episode
Quick guide to the new copyright bill – Tech Liberty NZ
No New Zealander can be disconnected from the internet – Red Alert (Labour Party blog)
Urgency – Some real information – Grant Robertson on Red Alert
National’s list of laws passed under urgency – New Zealand Herald

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