Best Ron Bush Podcasts (2025)

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Bong Joon Ho is back with Mickey 17 19:23

7h ago19:23

19:23

After his huge success with “Parasite” in 2019, Oscar-winning director Bong Joon Ho is back with a new film, “Mickey 17.” The title character, Mickey (played by Robert Pattinson), is an “expendable” — a disposable crew member on a space colony who undertakes dangerous missions and laboratory tests. Whenever he dies, his body and memories can simply…

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Don’t call Jan Lisiecki a child prodigy 21:07

7h ago21:07

21:07

Calgary’s Jan Lisiecki was only nine when made his orchestral debut as a classical pianist. While most of us were still figuring out cursive, he was playing sold-out recitals — so, of course, he was called a child prodigy. But Jan has complicated feelings about that term. He joins guest host Talia Schlanger to talk about his new album, “Preludes,” …

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Ep. 2615 Dave Smith: The Narratives Are Collapsing 49:03

14h ago49:03

49:03

Dave Smith discusses the state of the transgender movement, the situation in Ukraine, his decisive debate win, dealing with hecklers, and much more. Sponsors: Monetary Metals & Federated Computer: Code: WOODS Guest's Website: ComicDaveSmith.com Guest's Twitter: @ComicDaveSmith Show notes for Ep. 2615…

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The week that was with Te Radar and Michele A'Court 9:43

17h ago9:43

9:43

Comedians Pinky Agnew and Te Radar chat about what to do when a dolphin lands in your boat, plans to ban Belgians from drinking live fish and the record winning vegetable orchestra of Vienna.

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Sports commentator Sam Ackerman 9:25

17h ago9:25

9:25

Sports commentator Sam Ackerman

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New music with Grant Smithies 26:49

18h ago26:49

26:49

Newcastle synth-pop duo Marina Zispin (Bianca Scout and Martyn Reid) release their debut album Now You See Me (Now You Don't) today.

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Around the motu: Lee Scanlon in Westport 10:28

18h ago10:28

10:28

Lee discusses the latest news in Westport including controversy over the filling of various roles held by the late Frank Dooley, Westport's recreational game fishing boom, and Main Street has had a revival. Lee Scanlon is Westport News' Chief Reporter.

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Book review: All Better Now by Neal Shusterman 2:49

18h ago2:49

2:49

Eden Denyer from Unity Books Wellington reviews All Better Now by Neal Shusterman published by Walker Books

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High Performance Sport NZ helps create a global partnership 10:42

18h ago10:42

10:42

High Performance Sport New Zealand is one of four national sporting bodies that have joined together to help create a global partnership to focus on female athlete's health.

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Sam Smith: the dentist turned writer and comedian 23:05

19h ago23:05

23:05

Sam had to pivot into comedy and writing after a diagnosis with multiple sclerosis.

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Asia correspondent Elizabeth Beattie 9:29

19h ago9:29

9:29

Tokyo based journalist, Elizabeth Beattie, discusses the economic focus at the start of China's annual parliament, wildfires in Japan and a possible age limit for climbing Malaysia's highest mountain after a climber dies.

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Rural games underway in Palmerston North 10:28

19h ago10:28

10:28

Tree climbing, speed fencing, axe throwing and a chainsaw sculpture exhibition. Some 40,000 people are expected to flock to The Square in Palmerston North, for the 10th Rural Games, underway today.

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As quantum computing leaps forward - how ready is New Zealand 15:50

19h ago15:50

15:50

As the push to develop quantum computing continues, what are the potential risks to New Zealand and is the country prepared to face them?

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Porirua Mayor slams calls to sack Wellington Water chair 10:13

20h ago10:13

10:13

Porirua mayor Anita Baker says the proposed `kangaroo court' targeted at the Wellington Water chair is a disgrace.

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Amanda Seyfried had something to prove after Mean Girls 20:06

1d ago20:06

20:06

Amanda Seyfried was 17 when she landed her breakthrough role as Karen Smith in “Mean Girls.” But as fun as the movie was, she didn’t want to get pigeonholed as “the ditzy blonde” forever. Amanda says her first true departure was her starring role in Atom Egoyan’s erotic thriller “Chloe,” which established her as a serious actor who was willing to t…

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How a chance encounter at a truck stop got AHI into songwriting 15:59

1d ago15:59

15:59

You never know who you might meet at a Canadian gas station. AHI sits down with Tom Power to tell us how a chance encounter at a truck stop in Thunder Bay inspired him to pursue music full-time. He also sets up a song off his new album, “The Light Behind the Sun.”

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Ep. 2614 The Ukraine Disaster is Unraveling 44:37

1d ago44:37

44:37

Daniel McAdams of the Ron Paul Institute discusses the prospects for peace, and (for a change) a foreign policy that defies the existing consensus. Sponsors: CrowdHealth: Code: WOODS & Bank on Yourself Guest's Website: Ron Paul Institute Guest's Event: America in the Age of Trump 2.0 (use code WOODS for a discount) Guest's Twitter: @RonPaulInstitut…

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Screentime: Black Dog, End of the Valley, Oscar winners 10:44

1d ago10:44

10:44

Tamar Munch joins Kathryn to talk about Black Dog (cinemas), where a former stunt motorcyclist returns to his hometown on the outskirts of the Gobi Desert

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What's up with our boys? Big Buddy's co-CEO shares his thoughts 17:06

1d ago17:06

17:06

Steve Sobota, the co-CEO of an organisation called Big Buddy, has some thoughts based on his near two-decades of work with the organisation

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Tech: Why MFA isn't always the solution 16:11

1d ago16:11

16:11

Cyber security expert Tony Grasso looks at why multi-factor authentication isn't always the solution to preventing a cyber attack

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Around the motu: Kirsty Pickett in Te Anau 8:05

2d ago8:05

8:05

Kirsty Pickett is the co-owner of the Southland App based in Te Anau covering Southland and Fiordland

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Book review: When the Deep, Dark Bush Swallows You Whole 4:07

2d ago4:07

4:07

Louise Ward of Wardini Books reviews When the Deep, Dark Bush Swallows You Whole by Geoff Parkes published by Penguin Random House

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Jodee Mundy brings her story of being a child of deaf adults to the stage 16:57

2d ago16:57

16:57

Melbourne based interdisciplinary artist Jodee Mundy has turned her experiences of being a child of Deaf adults into a multimedia solo performance

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UK correspondent Matt Dathan 9:14

2d ago9:14

9:14

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky shakes hands with Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer upon arrival to attend a bilateral meeting in central London

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Kiwi architects Tennent Brown pushing the boundaries 21:10

2d ago21:10

21:10

Hugh Tennent and Ewan Brown are the founding partnership behind Poneke-Wellington firm Tennent Brown Architects and are the forefront of not only making buildings liveable - but living.

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Questions linger after abrupt Orr resignation 13:02

2d ago13:02

13:02

Arian Orr's leaving three years before the end of this second term has left many questions unanswered, and Orr has not yet fronted any media for interviews

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Silicosis sufferer urges Govt to ban engineered stone 17:11

2d ago17:11

17:11

A Melbourne mother who contracted the lung disease silicosis linked to her work in the office of a quarry, is urging our government to follow Australia and ban engineered stone

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Comedian Mae Martin moves into music 28:48

2d ago28:48

28:48

You may know the Canadian comedian and actor Mae Martin from their hit stand-up special “SAP,” their semi-autobiographical comedy series “Feel Good,” or their popular “Handsome” podcast, which they co-host with Tig Notaro and Fortune Feimster. But what you might not know is that Mae is also a musician. Mae drops by our studio to talk to Tom Power a…

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Why aren't there more love songs about friendship? 12:16

2d ago12:16

12:16

There are countless songs about romantic love, but when Georgia Harmer sat down to write her new single, “Can We Be Still,” she had platonic love on her mind. Georgia says the song is an ode to friendship that she wrote for an old friend as they began to drift apart. The Canadian singer-songwriter joins Tom Power to tell us more about “Can We Be St…

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Personal finance: Do you really need a million dollars for a happy retirement? 14:51

3d ago14:51

14:51

Money expert David Boyle joins Kathryn to talk about what kind of funds are really needed to live a comfortable retirement.

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Author Karen McMillan details her island-hopping adventure 11:34

3d ago11:34

11:34

Move over Famous Five, there's another bunch of kids with their pets having amazing adventures - this time through the Pacific.

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Music with Ian Chapman: The latest Dunedin Sound 21:06

3d ago21:06

21:06

Ian Chapman shines a spotlight on four exciting Otepoti Dunedin acts both new and established.

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Around the motu: Samantha Gee in Nelson 8:50

3d ago8:50

8:50

Samantha Gee is RNZ's Nelson reporter, rounding up news from the region.

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Book review: Chameleon by Robert Dessaix 3:00

3d ago3:00

3:00

Louise O'Brien reviews Chameleon by Robert Dessaix published by Text Publishing.

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Climber Riley Smith on why the sport's popularity is surging 9:22

3d ago9:22

9:22

Riley Smith is someone who knows and appreciates climbing - both indoors and out: he started aged around 8. His new book focuses on climbs around Dunedin - but goes beyond being just a guidebook.

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Cambridge University research into how physical and mental health are inseparable 23:01

3d ago23:01

23:01

A neuroscientist at Cambridge University is challenging traditional concepts that illnesses divide into either mental or physical.

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Australia: Peacekeepers for Ukraine considered, Tasmanian ferry woes 5:34

3d ago5:34

5:34

Australia correspondent Chris Niesche joins Kathryn to talk about where Australia is positioned on the issue of sending peacekeeping troops to Ukraine.

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Food rescue organisations fear imminent funding end 15:57

3d ago15:57

15:57

Food rescue organisations fear thousands of tonnes of surplus food could end up in landfills if funding due to run out in June is not renewed.

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Trade Wars - What is the impact for NZ? 14:13

3d ago14:13

14:13

The tit for tat tariff exchanges are heating up with Donald Trump responding to Canada's latest trade threats on social media.

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Ukraine back to the negotiating table 13:39

3d ago13:39

13:39

Less than 24 hours after the US decided it would pause military aid to Ukraine, the Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says his country is ready to come to the negotiating table as soon as possible.

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Josh Gad has complicated feelings about tough love 33:26

3d ago33:26

33:26

Josh Gad (Frozen, The Book of Mormon) has made a huge name for himself on the stage and screen, but he says he’s struggled with anxiety and body image issues throughout his career. The award-winning actor, singer and comedian has just released a new memoir, “In Gad We Trust: A Tell-Some,” that sheds some light on those obstacles. Josh joins Tom Pow…

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Derek Chan wants you to snack during his new play 12:38

3d ago12:38

12:38

“A Taste of Hong Kong” is a new play that combines theatre and food to tell a story that’s not often seen on stage. Described as a “snack-sized tasting class,” the show invites audiences to try some of Hong Kong’s famous street foods (including pineapple buns, curry fish balls and siu mai) as they watch the performance. The story follows actor Dere…

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Sports correspondent Marc Hinton 9:31

4d ago9:31

9:31

The Warriors struggle as rugby league has a Las Vegas sabbatical. The Blues beat the Hurricanes in another thriller in Super Rugby Pacific, so are the defending champs back? In cricket, the Black Caps are in the Champions Cup semi final and Dame Lydia Ko wins another LPGA championship as a tale of sporting redemption for Australian Ryan Peake at th…

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Spike Milligan's Badjelly the Witch gets a modern-day 15:09

4d ago15:09

15:09

For over 50 years it was a staple for Kiwi kids - be it in book, radio play or theatre form: Spike Milligan's Bad Jelly the Witch. Originally a short handwritten story for his kids, it was printed in 1973 and made into an audio version. It was phenomenally popular here - in fact it was the most-licensed New Zealand play and believed to have over on…

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Wellington Water debacle: councillor theatens legal action 5:49

4d ago5:49

5:49

There is growing anger in Wellington over revelations the capital's ratepayers have been paying nearly three times more for water repairs than in other parts of the country.

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Business with Dan Brunskill 17:28

4d ago17:28

17:28

Treasury's chief economist gives a house price prediction, while a relatively unknown Canadian billionaire is taking a larger stake in NZ Herald's listed owner NZME. Dan also discusses Trump's crypto plays and how Wellingtonians ended up paying three times what other regions are paying for water repairs.…

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Around the motu: Peter de Graaf in Northland 11:25

4d ago11:25

11:25

The 'world's worst marine pest' continues its spread, the government has responded with a $6 million boost in funding.

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Book review: Toitu Te Whenua by Lauren Keenan 6:17

4d ago6:17

6:17

Paul Diamond reviews Toitu Te Whenua by Lauren Keenan published by Penguin Random House NZ

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Auckland AI leather grading company, Mindhive Global, partners 6:36

4d ago6:36

6:36

Mindhive Global, an Auckland based AI company, is partnering with the world's largest leather processor to modernise one of the world's oldest industries.