Conversations with people who are living with purpose and having a positive impact in our world. Host Steven Moe asks about their life journeys and what has shaped them into who they are today.
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Mark Banicevich interviews a series of experts about governance, including company directors, lawyers, executive managers, and governance consultants. Each interview is on a different topic related to governance, tied to the guest's expertise. He also asks interviews for the best governance advice they've received, or they would give to new directors.
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A steady stream of encouragement to help you persevere. This is our gift to you. We hope it’s helpful.
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Join host John Moe (The Hilarious World of Depression) for honest, relatable, and, yes, sometimes funny conversations about mental health. Hear from comedians, musicians, authors, actors, and other top names in entertainment and the arts about living with depression, anxiety, and many other common disorders. Find out what they’ve done to address it, what worked, and what didn’t. Depresh Mode also features useful insights on mental health issues with experts in the field. It’s honest talk fro ...
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A show about clinical depression...with laughs? Well, yeah. Depression is an incredibly common and isolating disease experienced by millions, yet often stigmatized by society. The Hilarious World of Depression is a series of frank, moving, and, yes, funny conversations with top comedians who have dealt with this disease, hosted by veteran humorist and public radio host John Moe. Join guests such as Maria Bamford, Paul F. Tompkins, Andy Richter, and Jen Kirkman to learn how they’ve dealt with ...
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In the vast multiverse we live within, three mere mortals come together every week to discuss their current entertainment vices, upcoming titles in gaming and film, their ever-growing backlogs, and maybe even give some good (bad) advice every now and then. Join Zdiggidy (Zach), Bonsaibandit (Steven), and RyanDamask as they sink further into the chaos that they thrive in. Welcome to the Chaotic Pubcast! New episodes posted every Monday!
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Darrell has interviewed some of the biggest names in music, from global rock and pop icons to jazz legends and influential figures in music-related film and TV. Music Matters dives deep into all things music, featuring exclusive conversations with artists, record labels, instrument manufacturers, industry insiders, and more. If it’s part of the music world, it’s part of the conversation!
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Governance Bites #91: moving and seconding motions, with Steven Moe
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19:13Send us a text In this episode, Mark Banicevich asks Steven Moe about moving and seconding motions in meetings. They discuss the history behind this practice, and introduce Robert's Rules of Order. They talk about the role of seconding, and what happens if a motion is not seconded. They also discuss alternatives to moving and seconding motions. Fin…
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Discussion on Charities and Tax regarding IRD Consultation Paper (Jenny Gill, Craig Fisher, Steven Moe)
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1:01:12This is the audio of the session held on Charities and Tax and a discussion of the IRD paper on this. Video of the session https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mlCz7fzYGwI Jenny, Craig and Steven hosted this briefing on the IRD consultation paper. This is the link to our earlier briefing paper for background reading, https://www.parryfield.com/wp-conten…
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Sermon on 1 Timothy 1:15-16 (by Trip Barefield) on Sunday, March 16, 2025.Learn more about Cornerstone Church: https://cornerstoneatl.org/ To give: https://cornerstoneatl.org/give/By Trip Barefield
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Craig Fortune on Overcoming Adversity and Improving Productivity
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56:40In this conversation I sat down with Craig Fortune and heard about his life, career, setbacks and how to overcome them and also about improving productivity. What are some of the simple steps we can each take to gain greater efficiency? If you enjoy this check out the other episodes in the back cataloge at www.theseeds.nz and why not tell one other…
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Checking in With Friends During Scary Times: Paul F. Tompkins, Ana Marie Cox, and Gary Gulman
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50:32Maybe you’re one of those people who dreads even looking at the news these days, with stories of layoffs, tariffs, upheaval in foreign policy, and a lack of knowledge as to where this is all going and what it might mean for the future of America and the world. It’s a tumultuous time. When things are chaotic, it can be good to check in with one’s fr…
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Messy Conversations With A Merciful God (by Tim Simpson)
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43:30Sermon on Lamentations 3:1-24 (by Tim Simpson) on Sunday, March 9, 2025.Learn more about Cornerstone Church: https://cornerstoneatl.org/ To give: https://cornerstoneatl.org/give/By Tim Simpson
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Ian Farrant on a lifetime of Governance learnings, memories of War Rations and the New Zealand Salmon Company
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52:30It was special to sit down with Ian Farrant as he was a director of The New Zealand Salmon Company which is the reason our family moved here in 1989 as my Father is a marine biologist and we came here for that job. We start with Ian's early childhood memories which includes war rations in the 1940s, growing up in Dunedin, his studies and early care…
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Governance Bites #90: incorporated society constitutions, with Stephen Upton
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27:31Send us a text In this episode, Mark Banicevich talks to Stephen Upton about incorporated society (not-for-profit) constitutions. They start by discussing the organisation's purpose, how this can proliferate, and keeping it concise. They talk about the components of a constitution, changes required by New Zealand's Incorporated Societies Act 2022, …
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Heavy Substance Use, Heavy Depression, and Heavy Metal with Randy Blythe from Lamb of God
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48:32Lamb of God is a very popular heavy metal band with Grammy nominations, gold records, and a huge headbanging following. Randy Blythe, front man for the band and author of a new book, Just Beyond the Light, is in recovery from drugs and alcohol and tells stories of finding sobriety, including how it was pretty easy to stay sober while on an Australi…
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Sermon on Philippians 4:4-7 (by Will Grandberry) on Sunday, March 2, 2025.Learn more about Cornerstone Church: https://cornerstoneatl.org/ To give: https://cornerstoneatl.org/give/By Will Grandberry
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Dame Sue Bagshaw on curiosity, the role of play for Children, and Youth Hub Christchurch
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49:20Dame Sue Bagshaw has led a fascinating life and we talk about her childhood and background, coming to New Zealand and then focus in on Youth Hub Christchurch. Website: https://www.youthhubchch.org.nz If you enjoy this then why not check out some of the other 430+ episodes. www.theseeds.nzBy Steven Moe
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Popular indie artist and podcaster Andy Frasco speaks with MMP host Darrell Craig Harris about his new album, touring, and much more!
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24:56Successful indie artist and podcaster Andy Frasco speaks with MMP host Darrell Craig Harris from his hotel room in Tennessee about his current tour, new album release, his World Saving Podcast show, and so much more! Andy Frasco & The U.N. have long been the high-flying DIY renegades of the touring scene known and loved for their kaleidoscopic musi…
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Governance Bites #89, directors and officers insurance part 2, with David Burroughs
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25:24Send us a text In this episode, Mark Banicevich talks to David Burroughs further about directors and officers (D&O) insurance. Mark asks who provides D&O insurance in NZ, policy limits and excesses, and optional features and common fishhooks of which directors should be aware. They also discuss how policies work for businesses operating internation…
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Microdosing with James Fadiman and Jordan Gruber
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47:25Microdosing involves taking very small amounts of psychedelic substances such as LSD or psilocybin, maybe seven to twelve percent of a regular dose. It’s not enough to “trip out” but enough, proponents say, to yield very positive results, especially in terms of treating depression that hasn’t responded well to other methods. The catalog of extensiv…
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Live Discussion on Charities & Tax with Craig Fisher, Jenny Gill and Steven Moe
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1:02:01This is the audio of an hour long session we held on charities and tax where we discussed this paper on Charities in New Zealand | Parry Field Lawyers Video of the session is here too https://youtu.be/rp040LanLlY For more visit www.theseeds.nzBy Steven Moe
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Sermon on John 15:9-12 (by Trip Barefield) on Sunday, February 23, 2025.Learn more about Cornerstone Church: https://cornerstoneatl.org/ To give: https://cornerstoneatl.org/give/By Trip Barefield
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Leaders and 5 Orders of Consciousness: Audio of Article with Emily Morrow for the IOD
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4:59This is the audio of an article on leaders and the 5 Orders of Consciousness I wrote with Emily Morrow. Its a really interesting look into how we percieve the world we are in. The article was just published by the Institute of Directors here https://www.iod.org.nz/news/articles/governance-and-orders-of-consciousness-a-different-leadership-lens# Emi…
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Governance Bites #88, directors and officers insurance part 1, with David Burroughs
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23:11Send us a text In this episode, Mark Banicevich talks to David Burroughs about directors and officers insurance. He outlines what it is, who it covers, and what kinds of events it covers. Mark asks about the types of costs it covers, common exclusions, and how the cover period works (claims made). David outlines run-off cover, and then shares advic…
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Surviving Trauma and Having a Few Laughs with Ophira Eisenberg
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48:21Ophira Eisenberg once believed that everyone had a trauma quota, a maximum amount of hardship that a person would face in life and once that mark was hit, nothing bad would ever happen again. It was a way of comforting herself after a car accident at age eight that seriously injured Ophira and killed her friend. Turns out that’s not how life works …
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Sermon on James 4:13-17 (by Trip Barefield) on Sunday, February 16, 2025.Learn more about Cornerstone Church: https://cornerstoneatl.org/ To give: https://cornerstoneatl.org/give/By Trip Barefield
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Monique Powell lead vocalist from the band "Save Ferris" joins Music Matters host Darrell Craig Harris from her home in Garden Grove, California!
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30:57Music Matters host Darrell Craig Harris speaks with Monique Powell long-time lead vocalist for the popular ska/rock band “Save Ferris” from her home in Garden Grove, California! #saveferris #skaband #podcast WHERE IT ALL BEGAN Save Ferris is a ska-punk band formed in Orange County, California circa 1995. Their name is a reference to the 1986 film F…
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Jonathan is the founder of Caliber Design and in this conversation we talk about the process of creativity and what it takes to create products as well as creating team culture and the components of strategy. We also focussed in on what it means to really understand the problem before you start to design a solution. We start with his childhood thou…
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Charities & Tax: Audio of Briefing Paper examining the Foundations of how and why we Empower Charities to have Positive Impact
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49:06Audio of the paper written by Steven Moe and Craig Fisher. The title is Charities and Tax: Examining the Foundations of how and why we empower Charities to have Positive Impact. You can download the paper here https://www.parryfield.com/charities-information-hub/ Contents 1:33 - Introduction 3:55 - Starting with Thanks 4:32 - The Charitable Sector …
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Governance Bites #87: succession planning for business owners, with Josh Comrie
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24:10Send us a text In this episode, Mark Banicevich talks with Josh Comrie about succession planning for business owners. Josh talks about considerations for family-owned businesses, and closely held companies. They discuss maintaining corporate culture and values while transitioning to new leadership, common challenges in transitioning ownership, and …
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Your Vagus Nerve: Key to Depression Relief? / Actor-Writer Kit Williamson
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48:37Would you get a device the size of a Nilla wafer implanted in your body if it meant relief from treatment-resistant depression? There are big advances being made in vagal nerve stimulation therapy, a process by which electrical impulses are fed into a patient’s vagus nerve to alleviate depression that hasn’t responded to more common treatments. We …
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Sermon on Jonah (by Lecrae) on Sunday, February 9, 2025.Learn more about Cornerstone Church: https://cornerstoneatl.org/ To give: https://cornerstoneatl.org/give/By Lecrae
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Harmaan Madon on Bioenergy and creating value from waste with Alimentary Systems
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54:02This conversation with Harmaan Madon we cover many different topics with a focus in on his life story and growing up in India and how he ended up in New Zealand and working with Matthew Jackson (another former Seeds guest) on Alimentary Systems. https://www.alimentary.systems This technology processes any organic waste source to create value and pr…
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Governance Bites #86: data to knowledge to insight, with Paul Brown
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15:29Send us a text In this episode, Mark Banicevich asks Paul Brown about board reporting – specifically about converting data, to knowledge, to wisdom and insight. Paul describes key features of an effective board report, and how data can be summarised into clear and concise insights for board members. Mark asks about the types of questions board memb…
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Neko Case on Pain, Neglect, Music, and Confidence
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46:18The cover of Neko Case’s memoir features a young Neko in a swimsuit she says she wore for six months straight and she’s accompanied by a drawing of a big spiky-toothed monster who she says is there to protect her. The invention of such monsters can feel necessary when one’s parents are unavailable, simply not physically present, or, in the case of …
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Sermon on Joshua 1:1-9 (by Rich Perez) on Sunday, February 2, 2025.Learn more about Cornerstone Church: https://cornerstoneatl.org/ To give: https://cornerstoneatl.org/give/By Rich Perez
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Nikki Camilleri is a top music artist manager and social impact strategist based in London who was recently recognized on the FORBES "30 Under 30" most influential young business leaders!
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24:32Nikki Camilleri is a music industry executive, mentor, speaker, arts and social rights advocate and founder of Mana (from the maltese word ‘magħna’ meaning ‘with us’ or ‘as a collective’). Noting so many artists to be underserved in an increasingly difficult and changing industry, she started Mana to create direct impact leveraging over 10 years ex…
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MMP chats with viral online 11 year old guitarist Aanika Pai from the NAMM Show in Anaheim California
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14:53Aanika Pai has become an extremely viral (popular) online guitarist on several social media platforms! Her soulful and amazing guitar-playing is extremely impressive considering that she is only 11 years old. She is in Anaheim California for her first experience playing at and attending the international music convention the NAMM show! #nammshow #n…
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Governance Bites #85: Company secretary in a listed company, with David Callanan.
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18:14Send us a text In this episode, Mark Banicevich talks to David Callanan about being a company secretary in a listed company. He asks about what the role of company secretary involves, and how it differs for listed companies and private companies. They also discuss closely held and widely dispersed ownership in private companies. David outlines the …
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Dr. Emily Nagoski on Sex, Long Term Relationships, and Depression
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45:19Sex is not always an easy topic to discuss. Issues like how to get what you want, how to make sure your partner is getting what they want, these are delicate conversations and often intimidating ones as well. Add in issues like depression and anxiety for one or more of the people involved and it becomes more complex still. Fortunately, we have Dr. …
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Great Sin & A Great Redeemer (by Trip Barefield)
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46:18Sermon on Genesis 6:5-8 (by Trip Barefield) on Sunday, January 26, 2025.Learn more about Cornerstone Church: https://cornerstoneatl.org/ To give: https://cornerstoneatl.org/give/By Trip Barefield
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Governance Bites #84: managing tension in the boardroom, with Josh Comrie
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16:36Send us a text In this episode, Mark Banicevich speaks with recovering entrepreneur Josh Comrie about managing tension and conflict in the boardroom. He asks how you identify early signs of tension, and how you address them before they escalate. Josh outlines strategies he has found effective for resolving conflicts and maintaining productivity in …
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Mike Casey on why we should Electrify Everything and Rewiring Aotearoa
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1:09:59Imagine if we electrified the country and ditched fossil fuels? It is a compelling vision of a world where Aotearoa New Zealand stands apart as an example that other counntries could then follow with major positive impact for the planet. And it is possible with the right policy settings in place. Mike Casey from Rewiring Aotearoa and I discuss this…
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James Beck on Identity, Land, Love, Origins and Ngā Here - The Many Connections
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59:03This conversation with James Beck was wide ranging and I really enjoyed hearing about the podcast he has created called Ngā Here - The Many Connections (on Spotify here https://open.spotify.com/show/0tvwAw1E4ECNlLpl1Oxfz3) In our conversation we cover his early years, his sense of identity, where he is from and what it means, some of his spiritual …
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Hari Kondabolu’s Life Was Transformed in Seattle
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52:42Hari Kondabolu has never been afraid to talk about sensitive topics on stage. The veteran comedian, who has appeared on Conan, Kimmel, Letterman, and NPR’s Wait Wait... Don’t Tell Me mined material about race, immigration, and other societal hot button issues. But unlike some comedians, he was hesitant to discuss himself and in particular the depre…
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