Best Dave Mathews Podcasts (2025)

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Kate de Goldi's favourite winter reads 12:50

10h ago12:50

12:50

Novelist, children's writer, and Arts Foundation Laureate Kate de Goldi is back with her favourite winter reads.

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Opening Night! A new era for Otautahi's Court Theatre 9:57

10h ago9:57

9:57

There's a big weekend in store for Christchurch where the curtain is being raised on the new Court Theatre. The new $56 million playhouse is the theatre's first permanent home since the 2011 earthquake destroyed its Arts Centre venue.

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Bob Guiney’s Derby Picks, Family Fun, & Your Questions Answered 22:02

13h ago22:02

22:02

This Friday I'm sharing my weekend plans, which include watching the Kentucky Derby with my husband and taking part in our family’s fun betting tradition. I even play a clip from Bob Guiney live from Churchill Downs, where he shares his picks. Since it’s Mental Health Awareness Month, I open up about receiving a heartfelt email from a colleague and…

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Yael Van Der Wouden: debuting at the Bookers 29:46

10h ago29:46

29:46

Yael Van der Wouden's first novel The Safekeep is a twisted tale of desire, obsession and loss set in the post-war Netherlands. It was shortlisted for the 2024 Booker Prize, and now the 2025 Women's Prize for Fiction.

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Outgoing Wellington mayor Tory Whanau: 'Politics has become an ugly place' 18:49

11h ago18:49

18:49

Tory Whanau has announced she will not stand again for the Wellington mayoralty. Her announcement came shortly after former Labour Party Leader Andrew Little confirmed he would be contesting.

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Trans writer Torrey Peters on provocative new novel Stag Dance 28:59

11h ago28:59

28:59

Stag Dance, the latest novel from trans writer Torrey Peters, is made up of three short stories and the provocative titular tale of male loggers exploring their sexualities together.

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What have we learnt from the Covid-19 pandemic? 28:30

12h ago28:30

28:30

Shaun Hendy is a well-respected New Zealand physicist and the chief scientist at climate innovation company Toha. He talks about his new book looking at NZ's Covid response.

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What is inattentional blindness? 15:26

15h ago15:26

15:26

Have you ever missed something obvious right in front of you? Chances are you've experienced a psychological phenomenon called inattentional blindness.

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The name's Rimington. Stella Rimington 28:19

16h ago28:19

28:19

What's better than 007? Stella Rimington, of course. She's the former director general of British counter-intelligence and security agency MI5.

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The speech competition aiming to improve race relations 6:01

16h ago6:01

6:01

The Race Unity Speech Awards are on this weekend in Auckland. They're a platform for senior high school students from around the motu to express their ideas on how to improve race relations in Aotearoa.

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Tackling caulerpa in Te Tai Tokerau 9:32

13h ago9:32

9:32

A hapū at the epicentre of the caulerpa outbreak in the Bay of Islands are calling for more concerted effort to deal with the invasive seaweed.

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Changes to KiwiSaver? 8:13

17h ago8:13

8:13

This week the government announced plans to cut the operating allowance in this year's budget by $1.1 billion, and Finance Minister Nicola Willis has hinted at changes to KiwiSaver.

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The latest from Gaza 5:25

14h ago5:25

5:25

Israel hasn't allowed any aid into Gaza since March 2, our correspondent Trent Murray in Tel Aviv gives Susie the latest.

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The big wet weather mop up 5:45

17h ago5:45

5:45

There's still a state of emergency in Christchurch and many properties across Wellington, Wairarapa and Manawatu are still without power following the week's wild weather.

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Election Day in Australia 10:09

14h ago10:09

10:09

Election booths are opening in Australia just under three hours' time. Incumbent Labor leader Anthony Albanese is considered the favourite, but polls can be wrong.

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Reality Steve: New Bachelor Bombs & Vegas Birthday Bash 🎂🥂 24:11

5d ago24:11

24:11

Diving into the latest Bachelor Nation news with my friend Reality Steve, this episode is a total banger! We chat about the new Golden Bachelor, Hannah Brown’s surprising appearance in Paradise, and all the buzz surrounding former contestants on social media. Plus, we spill details about Reality Steve’s upcoming 50th birthday Vegas bash and brainst…

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Men raising good boys 12:47

8d ago12:47

12:47

What influence do male role-models, chiefly fathers, have on boys' perceptions of masculinity? We find out.

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Comedian Anisa Nandaula 10:05

8d ago10:05

10:05

What's it like being a black woman in Australia? Ugandan-born Queenslander and standup comedian Anisa Nandaula speaks to Saturday Morning.

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Space weather: Graham Leonard 21:25

8d ago21:25

21:25

Space weather isn't watercooler conversation but it's out there!

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Noel Hyde: the native barn owl 16:27

8d ago16:27

16:27

The barn owl is New Zealand's newest raptor, but what impact do they have on our native species?

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The Tibbles: celebrating a hero 8:42

8d ago8:42

8:42

The Tibble family are in Faenza, Italy commemorating their ancestor Te Rauwhiro Tibble this Anzac Day.

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Mary Kisler: Dad's post-war trauma 24:40

8d ago24:40

24:40

Art historian Mary Kisler on how her father's PTSD from the war changed him

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The ethics of donating sperm 19:46

8d ago19:46

19:46

A 'medical calamity' was declared following the discovery over eighty Dutch sperm donors were found to have fathered at least 25 children each.

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Controlled mess with celebrated illustrator Sydney Smith 23:21

8d ago23:21

23:21

In the world of children's literature, the Hans Christian Andersen Award is the highest international distinction awarded to authors and illustrators of children's books. Canadian illustrator Sydney Smith is one of those people. He describes his work as a controlled mess.

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Sports with Mathew Nash: will Auckland FC make history? 6:32

8d ago6:32

6:32

A historic inaugural season for Auckland FC could get even better this weekend.... The A-league newcomers might win the premier's plate and qualify for the finals series.

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The link between eye health and dementia 8:55

8d ago8:55

8:55

A link between eye health and dementia has been uncovered using data and scans from the Dunedin Longitudinal Study.

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The Waitākere Ranges Heritage Area Act - what's next? 10:47

8d ago10:47

10:47

On Monday submissions close on an Deed of Acknowledgement between iwi Te Kawerau a Maki, Auckland Council and the Department of Conservation. The Waitakere Ranges Heritage Area Act has been in place since 2008 - so 17 years later the next step, on how to effect the act and actually manage the area is underway.…

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Olivia Podmore's parents on the inquest 13:21

8d ago13:21

13:21

This week saw the the final few days of the coronial inquest into the death of olympic cyclist Olivia Podmore. Olivia's Mum Nienke and her step dad Chris Middleton spoke to Susie Ferguson from their Christchurch home.

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Manuel Beazely on the Pope's funeral 6:58

8d ago6:58

6:58

In just over 12 hours time the funeral for Pope Francis will be about to begin at St Peter's Basilica in Rome. Manuel Beazely is the vicar for Maori in the Auckland Diocese and just landed in Rome about 2 hours ago.

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Podcast Club Starring Manon Mathews: Why You Should Scream 22:30

8d ago22:30

22:30

I'm excited to introduce my new podcast club by sharing an incredible episode from Manon Mathews' podcast, ManonFestation. This episode truly resonated with me as it dives deep into hormonal phases and energy levels, with insights from the book Fast Like a Girl by Mindy Pelz. Manon, who many know from her viral videos, opens up about her personal e…

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Breaking News: New Golden Bachelor Revealed + Paradise Updates 16:46

10d ago16:46

16:46

Breaking News: I dive into the latest updates in The Bachelor franchise, including the surprising announcement of Mel Owens as the next Golden Bachelor and Hannah Brown’s surprising new role as a bartender on the upcoming Bachelor in Paradise. I share my initial reactions and commentary on these developments, along with personal anecdotes from my o…

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Triple word score: Scrabble Masters Champs 8:21

15d ago8:21

8:21

The country's top 24 Scrabble players are competing this Easter weekend to find New Zealand's 41st Scrabble Masters Champion. Susie speaks to Chris Tallman - who is hoping to take the crown.

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Liam Dann: inflation, tariffs and your KiwiSaver 13:23

15d ago13:23

13:23

Inflation is on the up. New Zealand Herald business editor-at-large Liam Dann is with Mihi to unpack what that means.

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From dancer to dean - Katie Lawrence 31:48

15d ago31:48

31:48

The Very Reverend Katie Lawrence is the first woman to serve as Dean of Wellington Cathedral of St Paul in New Zealand. She talks to Susie about her calling and her prior career as a dancer.

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She Speaks! Harriet Walter 21:32

15d ago21:32

21:32

She's starred in Succession and Downton Abbey but Harriet Walter is also one of the world's most accomplished Shakespearean actors. She talks to Susie about her new book which imagines what, with more lines and stage time, we'd have heard the Bard's leading women say.

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Kiwi on Broadway: Hayden Tee 10:50

15d ago10:50

10:50

Romeo and Juliet is widely considered the greatest love story ever told, but new musical & Juliet imagines what would happen if she got a second chance at life. Kiwi actor Hayden Tee stars and speaks to Mihi live from Broadway.

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GIVE WAY! Steven Page and Dave Armstrong 19:17

15d ago19:17

19:17

In 2012, our excentric give way rule which had allowed right-turning traffic at intersections was abolished. Now the subject of a musical comedy, writer Steven Page and show producer Dave Armstrong talk to Susie about Give Way - The Musical.

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Stephen Wainwright, reflecting on the arts 28:16

15d ago28:16

28:16

Stephen Wainwright is finishing at Creative New Zealand having led the country's only national arts funding agency through multiple governments, an earthquake, and a pandemic. He talks to Mihi about choosing the arts over cricket.

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Abdulrazak Gurnah Theft 25:30

15d ago25:30

25:30

Abdulzarak Gurnah's new novel Theft is his first since winning the Nobel Prize for Literature. He talks to Susie Ferguson about this coming-of-age story and the impact of his win.

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Thomas Perls: life over 100 21:49

15d ago21:49

21:49

If you were to turn 100 years old this year, what would you make of the world today? Dr Thomas Perls is founder of the world's largest study of centenarians. He shares what he's learned about living a long and happy life with Mihi .

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Making poppies 3:33

15d ago3:33

3:33

Since World War I, poppies have been a symbol of remembrance as they flourished in the soil churned up by the fighting and shelling on the Western Front. Soala Wilson has been busy organising the making of 10 thousand felt poppies in Palmerston North. She talks to Mihi about the logistics behind such a precious undertaking.…

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Women defined in the UK 5:28

15d ago5:28

5:28

This week, the U.K. Supreme Court ruled that only biological and not trans women meet the definition of a woman under equality laws. Head of YWCA Tamaki Makaurau, Dellwyn Stuart, talks to Susie about the ramifications of the UK ruling.

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Latest from the Middle East 4:49

15d ago4:49

4:49

Hamas has formally rejected Israel's latest ceasefire offer, medical sources say dozens have been killed in Israeli strikes across Gaza and a UN agency says Gaza is running out of food. The BBC's Sebastian Usher updates Mihi from London.

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Peace talks stall 6:35

15d ago6:35

6:35

The US Secretary of State says America may abandon peace talks between Russia and Ukraine in days if no progress is shown. US correspondent Simon Marks speaks to Susie Ferguson.

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Weather Watch 2:15

15d ago2:15

2:15

General manager of Auckland Emergency Management, Adam Maggs talks to Mihingarangi Forbes about clean-up efforts.

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Kyle Wimberley: Netflix's Million Dollar Secret Star & Authentic Reality 😎 1:05:06

17d ago1:05:06

1:05:06

On this episode, I had the pleasure of chatting with Kyle Wimberley, a contestant on Netflix’s reality competition show Million Dollar Secret. Kyle’s Southern charm and focus on wellness instantly stood out to me. We dove into his journey, including his surprising lack of prior experience with reality TV before landing a spot on this hit show. Kyle…

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Parents Recharged: A Post-Date Night Debrief 🥂 32:55

20d ago32:55

32:55

Join me, Courtney Robertson, and my husband, "honey," for a candid chat on "After Reality" as we savor a rare child-free weekend morning. We’re diving into last night’s date, reflecting on how much we appreciate childcare, and sharing how vital it is to reconnect as parents of three little ones. From our sleeping arrangements and a recent movie nig…

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Compost and winter planting with Hannah Zwartz 14:11

22d ago14:11

14:11

It's the time of year to start thinking about a big garden clean up, building a compost heap and looking ahead to winter planting. Our gardening expert Hannah Zwartz answers listener questions.

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Identity Dance Company 12:04

22d ago12:04

12:04

Thousands of performers, from more than forty countries have descended on Auckland - to compete in the inaugural World Dance Crew Championship over the next six days.