Best Atomic Drop Podcasts (2025)

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Friday Faceoff: Wayne Guppy and Dame Kerry Prendergast debate the c-word column and standards in Parliament 33:21

12h ago33:21

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It’s been quite a week in Parliament. Workplace Relations Minister Brooke van Velden dropped the c-word, quoting a controversial opinion piece by Andrea Vance. Meanwhile, the Te Pati Maori co-leaders were suspended for 21 days and yesterday Labour MP Willie Jackson was booted from the house. How low have the standards of behaviour dropped in our Pa…

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Friday Sport Kickoff: Adam Cooper and Jason Pine talk Ryan Fox and Hurricanes v Highlanders 10:17

12h ago10:17

10:17

Kiwi golfer Ryan Fox has hoisted his first PGA Tour trophy at the Myrtle Beach Classic in South Carolina - but what happens next for the Kiwi golfer? Also, the Hurricanes take on the Highlanders at Sky Stadium tonight - and the bookies have a very firm favourite. What can we expect? All Sport Breakfast host Adam Cooper and Weekend Sport host Jason …

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Politics Thursday: Chris Bishop and Ayesha Verrall debate the C-word and the Green's alternative budget 23:01

1d ago23:01

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It was a fiery day in Parliament yesterday, with Workplace Relations minister Brooke van Velden quoting a controversial opinion piece and dropping the c-word in Parliament. Was this acceptable? Also, the Greens have released their alternative budget, promising $88 billion in new taxes. Is this lunacy or realistic? To answer those questions, Transpo…

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The Mukden Incident: Planting the Seeds of War-Episode 502 1:27:53

3d ago1:27:53

1:27:53

This week Seth and Bill take a deep look at where it all began...the Mukden Incident and the following Japanese invasion of Manchuria in 1931. Contrary to popular belief, World War II did not begin on September 1, 1939 when the Germans invaded Poland--it all started right here. In an absolutely fascinating episode, the guys break down the contrived…

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James Charles Biggest Controversy Yet (He’s So Back) - H3 Show #147 4:10:47

3d ago4:10:47

4:10:47

On this episode of The H3 Show James Charles is back in the news with yet another display of unbelievably shady behavior. Also we are joined by Harley Morenstein to discuss the Creator Clash fallout! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Ethan Klein

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James Irwin with another look at local music for NZ Music Month 10:00

3d ago10:00

10:00

We're nearly halfway through New Zealand music month, and Wellington Mornings' look back on the greatest Kiwi songs ever released continues. This week; what was the first New Zealand number one single entirely in te reo Māori? And what was the first number one from a female artist? Also, our music man James Irwin takes a look back at the TV shows o…

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Business Panel: Wellington City Mission's Murray Edridge and Circa Theatre's Caroline Armstrong 31:36

4d ago31:36

31:36

They are two Wellington organisations who have just spent millions of dollars on new projects - so how did they get them off the ground? In the Wellington City Mission's case, last year they opened Whakamaru - with a new cafe and safe transitional housing for the city's most vulnerable - and today they also launched a brand new catering business wi…

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Native Americans & the American Revolution 52:38

6d ago52:38

52:38

Tulane University history professor Keely Smith discusses Native American alliances during the Revolutionary War and how the U.S. government and American society viewed various tribes during the early Republic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy C-SPAN

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Denims Is Suing Me, Lord Give Me Strength... - H3 Show #146 3:38:33

6d ago3:38:33

3:38:33

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Ethan Klein

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Friday Faceoff: Peter Dunne and Maria Slade discuss the new Pope, pay equity and the future of MMP 33:40

7d ago33:40

33:40

The college of Caridinals has elected a new Pope - and he's the first to hail from the United States. Will he continue Francis' liberal legacy? Also, outgoing Labour MP David Parker says New Zealand's MMP system has led to more polarisation in our politics and is in favour of a preferential voting system. Is MMP working? To answer those questions, …

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Friday Sport Kickoff: Adam Cooper and Jason Pine discuss yet another loss for NZ Rugby 12:10

7d ago12:10

12:10

NZ Rugby have posted yet another multi-million dollar loss - despite record turnover. The group lost $19.5 million last year - the third loss in a row. Is the issue that the game simply can't compete with the likes of football and basketball - or are they simply spending too much money? Weekend Sport host Jason Pine and All Sport Breakfast host Ada…

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Politics Thursday: Ayesha Verrall and Tim Costley debate pay equity, MMP and personal emails 21:58

8d ago21:58

21:58

The government has completely revamped the law surrounding pay equity - a move the opposition says was designed to save money. Was it? Also, is it okay for Ministers to conduct official business via their personal email accounts? Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says he is "relaxed" about it. To answer those questions, Labour's health and Wellingto…

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Dear Hasan, You Lied. Again - H3 Show #145 3:58:41

9d ago3:58:41

3:58:41

On this episode of The H3 Show we discuss Hasan finally reacting to the Content Nuke, and we finish off iDubbbz Content Deputy video in all it's glory! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Ethan Klein

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Chris Hipkins: Labour leader talks pay equity, kids on social media and Andrew Little's run for mayor 21:54

9d ago21:54

21:54

Labour leader Chris Hipkins says the government is letting down women across New Zealand by revamping the country's pay equity laws. Parliament is sitting under urgency today to change the law - expected to save the government billions of dollars. Hipkins joined Nick Mills to discuss the move, as well as a National MP's proposal to ban under-16s fr…

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Deadly Effective: US Subs vs the Imperial Japanese Army-with Rich Frank - Episode 501 1:09:48

10d ago1:09:48

1:09:48

This week Seth and Bill welcome Season 5 into the world with very special guest, the "Grand Poo-bah" of Asia-Pacific War historians and very dear friend, Rich Frank. Rich delivers and absolutely fascinating presentation on the effectiveness of US Navy submarines against---the Imperial Japanese ARMY! Yes, you read that correctly. In a way that only …

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Music Time: James Irwin on 50 years of the New Zealand music charts 7:18

10d ago7:18

7:18

It's fifty years since the official New Zealand music charts were launched - and there have been plenty of number ones from Kiwi artists in the five decades since. Many records have been broken in that time too - including some artists who managed the feat of knocking one of their own songs from the number one position. To discuss the history of th…

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John Barnett: Former South Pacific Pictures boss on what Trump's film tariffs could mean for NZ 9:10

10d ago9:10

9:10

US President Donald Trump has pledged to introduce a 100 per cent tariff on all films produced outside of the United States - and while details are light, it could have a large impact on New Zealand's growing film production sector. To discuss what it could mean, film and television producer and former South Pacific Pictures boss John Barnett joine…

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Responding to Idubbbz’s Content Deputy - H3 Show #144 4:11:38

11d ago4:11:38

4:11:38

On this episode of The H3 Show Ethan & Hila debrief about last week's debate, and then go on to eviscerate idubbbz new "Content Deputy" video which is somehow even stupider than the last. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Ethan Klein

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Beehive Buzz: Do we have too many ministers? 10:21

12d ago10:21

10:21

Act party leader David Seymour says the size of New Zealand's government is too big - and there are too many ministerial positions, including some ministers with multiple portfolios. So what does Prime Minister Christopher Luxon make of the suggestion some ministerial positions should be cut? Also, we're just weeks away from Finance Minister Nicola…

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Kieran McAnulty: Labour Party campaign chair on Australian Labor's election success 7:19

12d ago7:19

7:19

It was a big weekend in Australia, with Anthony Albanese's Labor Party returned to power over Peter Dutton's Liberal/National coalition. The result flew in the face of multiple polls, which as recent as two months ago were predicting a resounding win for Dutton. The 'Trump effect' has been widely attributed to Labor's rise in the polls during the c…

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Ian Cassels: Wellington property developer on his friendship with Sir Bob Jones 8:08

12d ago8:08

8:08

Wellington property magnate, one-time politician and Wellington icon Sir Bob Jones died last week at the age of 85. Jones, raised in a state house in Naenae, built one of New Zealand's largest commercial property companies - as well as founding the New Zealand Party in 1984 and writing a series of bestselling books. His friend, Wellington property …

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FEED DROP: BN+ Alexandra Richie, "Warsaw 1944" 1:15:07

13d ago1:15:07

1:15:07

As a follow up to our recent podcast regarding the life and times of Anne Frank, we asked author Alexandra Ritchie to tell us more about the horrors of World War II and Poland. Ritchie, a citizen of Canada, now lives in the city which is the title of her book, Warsaw. Her focus is on 1944 and what was called the Warsaw Uprising. In her introduction…

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Debating Hasan Piker - H3 Show #143 5:02:46

13d ago5:02:46

5:02:46

On this episode of The H3 Show Ethan has a respectful chat with ex co-host Hasan Piker. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Ethan Klein

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Friday Faceoff: Justin Lester and Nicola Young talk Tory Whanau's legacy and whether we have too many ministers 33:42

14d ago33:42

33:42

Wellington mayor Tory Whanau has announced she isn't seeking another term as Mayor and instead will run for the city's Maori ward council seat. What's her legacy as mayor, and has she made the right call? Also, Act leader David Seymour says there are too many ministerial portfolios and government departments in New Zealand. Is he right, and what sh…

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Friday Sport Kickoff: Jason Pine and Adam Cooper talk Indian Panthers, Hurricanes v Chiefs 9:23

14d ago9:23

9:23

The Indian Panthers have been suspended from the NBL effective immediately - after allegations players weren't paid and were left to ask for food from a foodbank. The Panthers – owned by India’s INBL Pro league and CEO Parveen Batish – have had a turbulent tenure off the court since announcing they would join the New Zealand competition late last y…

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Mark Williams: Holder of the first ever NZ number one song, 50 years ago today 8:02

14d ago8:02

8:02

It was 50 years ago today that the New Zealand Official Music Charts were launched - which also coincides with New Zealand's first official number one hit. Produced by Recorded Music NZ, the charts reflect the most popular singles and albums in Aotearoa each week. They are the only charts endorsed by the music industry and are compiled according to…

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Talking To Sam Seder - H3 Show #142 3:58:17

15d ago3:58:17

3:58:17

On this episode of The H3 Show we are joined by Sam Seder of The Majority Report for a much requested talk on I/P & Gaza. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Ethan Klein

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Chris Mackenzie: Ferry Holdings Ltd chair on the negotiations for new ferries 10:29

15d ago10:29

10:29

News that Kiwirail is retiring the Aratere this year has sparked questions about just how soon we will have contracts for the new Interisland ferries. To answer those questions, the man in charge of negotiating the new contracts, Ferry Holdings Ltd chair Chris Mackenzie, joined Nick Mills to discuss the progress. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/lis…

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Politics Thursday: Ginny Andersen and Mike Butterick talk Aratere, budget and prisoners voting 19:40

15d ago19:40

19:40

Kiwirail has announced the Interislander Aratere will be retired – leaving us with just two ferries until new ones arrive in 2029. Can the country cope with a reduced ferry fleet? Also, Finance Minister Nicola Willis has given herself barely any new money this budget, and most of the money she has got has already been spent. Are we likely to see su…

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Boh Runga: Stellar's lead singer on the upcoming Atomic 2.0 gig in Wellington 5:57

16d ago5:57

5:57

There’s a very exciting gig coming up in Wellington next week. Atomic 2.0 will see an all-women group of Kiwi music stars performing the hits of some of history’s greatest female artists, including Blondie, Eurythmics, Pretenders, Patti Smith, Garbage, Alanis Morissette, Hole, Joan Jett and more. Atomic 2.0 is made up of Vera Allen, Julia Deans, Di…

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Josh Thomson: Comedian ahead of his NZ International Comedy Fest show 'Old Mate' 13:11

17d ago13:11

13:11

Wellington is in for a month full of laughs as the New Zealand International Comedy Festival returns for another year. There are more than 150 shows across the month, including renowned New Zealand comedian Josh Thomson and his show Old Mate. Thomson, as seen on 7 Days, Taskmaster NZ, The Project and the Australian adaption of The Office, told Nick…

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The Fighting Lady 1:03:37

17d ago1:03:37

1:03:37

This week we are feeding you guys another wartime documentary. This one is called The Fighting Lady. A so-called "news drama" of the day, the Fighting Lady focuses on the exploits of the aircraft carrier USS Yorktown (CV-10) from her commissioning through many of the Navy battles and campaigns of the Pacific war from 1943-late 1944 including the Gr…

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Dear Frogan, with peace and love... - H3 Show #141 3:54:52

17d ago3:54:52

3:54:52

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Ethan Klein

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Nick Mills: What is Tory Whanau's legacy as Wellington mayor? 7:54

18d ago7:54

7:54

OPINION Tory Whanau has said no. She's said no to standing for Wellington mayor for the three terms she always said she’d run for. She's out; she's thrown in the towel. We won't get the exciting election campaign of Tory Whanau v Andrew Little, which I must say I was looking forward to. And I’ll be honest; I wanted her to run. I wanted to know if W…

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Tory Whanau: Wellington Mayor on her term, dropping her bid, Andrew Little's run for Mayor 9:57

18d ago9:57

9:57

Tory Whanau is bowing out of Wellington's mayoral race. The incumbent's confirmed she'll instead stand for the council's Māori ward seat to give former Labour Leader Andrew Little a clear run. She says Little will do a good job, and she hopes people see her withdrawal as a gracious move. Whanau told Nick Mills she had to consider what was going to …

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Beehive Buzz: Azaria Howell on IRD's Family Boost blunder and questions over Police fitness tests 10:53

19d ago10:53

10:53

The Government has admitted the number of families it said would be eligible for the full $75 a week benefit of its flagship childcare tax policy was wrong. The government said 21,000 families would be eligible - but just 249 families had received the full entitlement since the policy came into force last year. So who is responsible for the blunder…

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Business Panel: Working Style boss Chris Dobbs and Tommy's Real Estate CEO Ben Castle 33:06

19d ago33:06

33:06

Businesses in the capital city are still feeling glum - Westpac's latest survey has found Wellington has the lowest business confidence of any region in the country. With interest rates dropping and spending increasing, when will confidence return? Also, Wellington mayor Tory Whanau has officially turned the sod at the first tranche of Golden Mile …

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Winston Churchill, the Special Relationship and the Cold War 1:23:30

20d ago1:23:30

1:23:30

American University professor Laura Beers teaches a class on Winston Churchill and the "special relationship" between Great Britain and the U.S during World War II and the Cold War Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy C-SPAN

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Lord Of The Rings Reviewed By A Room Full Of Haters - H3 Show #140 3:33:51

21d ago3:33:51

3:33:51

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Ethan Klein

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Hasan & Idubbbz Caught In 4k Ft. Historic Cope - H3 Show #139 3:27:24

22d ago3:27:24

3:27:24

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Ethan Klein

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Thursday Faceoff: Fleur Fitzsimons and Brigitte Morten discuss the definition of a woman and Pope Francis 33:15

22d ago33:15

33:15

New Zealand First has introduced a member's bill to Parliament which would define in law what a woman is - but is this really necessary? Also, Pope Francis has died at the age of 88. What's his legacy, and what do you hope to see in the next Pope? To answer those questions, PSA national secretary and former Wellington City Councillor Fleur Fitzsimo…

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Kevin Arlidge: Wellington RSA president on the significance of Anzac Day 8:34

22d ago8:34

8:34

Tomorrow marks 110 years since Australian and New Zealand troops landed on the shores of Gallipoli, Turkey. A total of 2709 New Zealand soldiers lost their lives - and countless more were injured. Memorial services will be held across the Wellington region to remember those who served in the New Zealand armed forces. To discuss the plans, Wellingto…

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Give Way The Musical: Dave Armstrong and Bronwyn Turei on the latest play to hit Circa Theatre 11:01

24d ago11:01

11:01

It's an unusual topic to base a musical on; the change of a road rule. But that's exactly what Give Way The Musical does, putting a satirical spin on the 2012 change to the 'give way' law. The story follows idealistic Sophie who, wanting to make the world a better place, joins the Ministry of Transport. She seizes on fixing New Zealand’s 'give way'…

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To The Shores of Iwo Jima 22:16

24d ago22:16

22:16

As Bill and I prepare and record episodes for Season 5, we wanted to make sure you guys had something to check out, so here you go. This is a US Govt produced film of the campaign for Iwo Jima. Produced using footage shot from US Navy and US Marine Corps photographers, including Bill Genaust, this film was made to show the American citizenry what t…

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Music Time: How to tell a dodgy concert promoter from a reputable one 10:11

25d ago10:11

10:11

There's been a string of concerts cancelled across the country this year, with some concert-goers unable to access refunds after the promoters entered liquidation. So how do you keep your money safe, and how can you tell a reputable promoter from a potentially dodgy one? Wellington Mornings' music man James Irwin joined Nick Mills for Music Time. L…

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They Sent Two Human Skulls To My House - H3 Show #138 3:45:07

25d ago3:45:07

3:45:07

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Ethan Klein

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Cold War Refugees & the 1980 Refugee Act 1:19:11

27d ago1:19:11

1:19:11

Tulane University history professor Jana Lipman discusses Cold War refugees from Cuba and Vietnam and the impact of the Refugee Act of 1980. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy C-SPAN

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