I was a blogger before I was a podcaster, and before that I was a listener and blog reader. I met today’s guest, Peter (aka epilonious) of the They Don’t Know podcast through blog/podcast comments and have gotten to know him since then. Our interactions have sometimes been, um, intense, but for him it’s been even more so with others. So I asked him why he does it, given those reactions. This leads to a wider discussion of blogs/forums and commenting generally, and how things can go wrong. Turns out, we do share some fundamental attitudes, which is probably one of the reasons we’re friends. That, and he’s wacky and fun.

Link for this episode: They Don’t Know

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AmeriNZ 141 - Do Know Peter [ 34:35 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

This is my last podcast as a (legally) single man! It’s a big week with the Inauguration, my birthday and our Civil Union. So today I talk about this week, and what some of those things mean to me. There are phone comments today, too—birthday presents, really, because my comment line phone number is now secured to the middle of February. Thanks!

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AmeriNZ 139 - Big Week [ 22:51 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

My first episode for 2009! I give you a couple quick updates about the podcast—especially my new comment line (206-666-5172), since I lost the old one from non-use. I’m planning more interviews and other things about New Zealand. Anything you’d like to know about?

Then, it’s on to my main topic, some big and important news. If you’re a regular listener, you’ll definitely want to hear it.

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AmeriNZ 137 - Changes and Beginnings [ 20:00 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Today I simply tie up some loose ends from this year, since this is probably my last audio podcast of the year. I’ll have a video around Christmas Day, but this may be my last audio podcast until early 2009—maybe even the second week. Check the website for details. It’s been a pleasure and an honour sharing some of this year with you. The next couple weeks I’m spending with Nigel, and I’ll be back in the New Year. All the best to you!

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There Are Some Who Call Me Tim Episode 90 I joined Tim and, um, Tim (Corrimal and Tim from Terminally Single) for a year-end podcast. Check it out!

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AmeriNZ 136 - Meri Kirihimete [ 13:26 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

This is a short nattercast—maybe it makes up for the long episode earlier this week. Anyway, I tell you a story about old ladies who swear. Lots of clips slip in. I also tell you about my holiday schedule. And that’s about it—hey, it’s only 12 minutes, what more can I say?

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Obama’s first mistake? blog post on Rick Warren.

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AmeriNZ 135 - Who’s Alice [ 12:00 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

On today’s episode, I tell you why New Zealand’s Prime Minister is not hot. Also, not straight? Don’t drive in Auckland. But that’s after I talk about the most important subject, ME. I also educate Big Fatty, all while making sure Archerr has something to listen to.

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NZ Prime Minister isn’t hot, apparently.

“Not straight? Don’t drive” says AKL Council.

Ray Boltz’ new song, “Don’t Tell Me Who To Love.

Video to Ray Boltz’ song by Soulforce.

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AmeriNZ 133 - Drive straight [ 23:59 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download