Best Dr Mike Harder Podcasts (2025)

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Cannabis Gang Used Drones to Steal Grows | Tropical Plant Found with CBD | RFK Jr. Backs Psychedelics | Germany Make it Harder to Get Medical Cannabis | Cannabis News Ep. 172 1:20:05

6h ago1:20:05

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In this week's episode of High on Home Grown, we dive into the latest cannabis news from around the world: Macky covers a wild case where a criminal gang used drones to locate and rob cannabis grows in the UK. (BBC News) Margaret shares a fascinating scientific discovery, a tropical plant unrelated to cannabis that naturally produces CBD. We also e…

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84: Why Your Team Nods Yes.. and Still Fails to Deliver w/ Dr. Laura Gallaher 45:05

7h ago45:05

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If your meetings end in agreement but nothing gets done, you're not dealing with alignment; you're stuck in artificial harmony. In this powerful episode, I sit down with Dr. Laura Gallaher, organizational psychologist, leadership expert, and co-author of The Missing Links. Laura began her career helping NASA rebuild its culture after the Columbia S…

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Cal Newport: How Entrepreneurs Can Cut Distractions to Instantly Boost Productivity | Productivity | E360 1:42:41

8h ago1:42:41

1:42:41

Is everything we know about productivity wrong? Cal Newport thinks so. After years of watching busyness, distraction, and burnout dominate the workplace, he realized the real issue isn’t our workload, but how we’ve been taught to work. In this episode, Cal shares his game-changing philosophy of slow productivity, revealing how entrepreneurs can bui…

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Margo Timmins: lead singer of the Cowboy Junkies on the band celebrating 40 years together 13:45

2d ago13:45

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The Cowboy Junkies are still going strong as they approach a significant anniversary. This year the band is celebrating 40 years together, and they've managed to stay together and not take any significant breaks, a rare feat for the music industry. Ahead of their upcoming stop in New Zealand this November, lead singer Margo Timmins says it's 'overw…

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Whitcoulls Recommends: The Stars are A Million Glittering Worlds and Polkinghorne 3:40

2d ago3:40

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The Stars are A Million Glittering Worlds by Gina Butson. This is the first novel from a New Zealand writer, about a young woman who leaves home after a tragedy and travels the world for a year, running away from the hurt and running towards something she’s not quite sure of. Her travels take her to Asia, then Central America where, in Guatemala, s…

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Megan Singleton: BloggerAtLarge.com writer on her experience in Bangkok, Thailand 4:44

2d ago4:44

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BloggerAtLarge.com writer Megan Singleton's latest stop is in Bangkok, Thailand, and she's been taking it all in. Despite the muggy weather, Megan's been able to get around via water taxi, and it's allowed her to take in some shopping and dining - and she's also experienced the Sky Train. She recapped her experience further here today. LISTEN ABOVE…

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The Sunday Panel: Does NCEA need an overhaul? 10:14

2d ago10:14

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This week on the Sunday Panel, partner at Freebairn and Hehir Laywers, Liam Hehir and journalist, TV producer and commentator, Irene Gardiner, joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! This week, we saw the Government end open-plan classrooms in schools. And today, we hear there are significant concerns about NCEA …

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Erin O'Hara: naturopath and wellness expert reveals what's actually in supplements 5:05

2d ago5:05

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Supplements are regarded as a healthy choice to give you an extra boost - but do these products really have the benefits they claim they do? Numerous studies have identified tainted supplements or misleading labels, so it's important to do your research before you take them. Naturopath and wellness expert Erin O'Hara explains further - and explains…

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Mike van de Elzen: Dry rubbed lamb ribs with quick chilli sauce 6:28

2d ago6:28

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Dry rubbed lamb ribs with quick chilli sauce Cook time: 30 minutes Prep time: 20 minutes Serves: 6 600g lamb spare ribs 5 star anise 1 tbsp salt 5 bay leaves 2 tbsp Dijon mustard 5 tbsp house rub Mike's house rub 1 tbsp each mustard, cumin, coriander seeds, toasted and crushed 1 tbsp mustard powder 1 tbsp garlic powder 2 tbsp sea salt 1 tbsp smoked…

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Full Show Podcast: 20 July 2025 1:56:15

2d ago1:56:15

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Listen to the Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin Full Show Podcast for Sunday 20 July. Get the Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin Full Show Podcast every Sunday on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Newstalk ZB

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Dr Michelle Dickinson: nanotechnologist on the research revealing why it's harder to wake up on some mornings 6:11

2d ago6:11

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Most of us know the feeling: the alarm rings and you either spring out of bed ready to face the day, or you groggily fumble for the snooze button. But why does waking up feel so different from day to day? New research published in the journal Current Biology has revealed what’s happening inside the brain during those first few seconds of waking up.…

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Helena Bonham Carter: Actress talks long-running career and new film Four Letters of Love 11:31

2d ago11:31

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Since launching into the spotlight in the 1985 film A Room with a View, Helena Bonham Carter has gone on to lead a memorable acting career full of iconic roles. Between The Crown, Sweeney Todd, Fight Club, the Harry Potter franchise and Ocean's 8, her film career has no shortage of iconic performances. Her latest work is a starring role in the new …

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Steve Newall: Flicks.co.nz editor on Black Sabbath’s final live show being turned into a concert film 5:25

2d ago5:25

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A film of Black Sabbath’s final live show is set to be released in theatres early next year. The event was held earlier this month at the Villa Park venue in the band’s hometown of Birmingham, and a film documenting the sold-out gig is currently in production from Mercury Studios. The film will reportedly run for 100 minutes, and it promises to be …

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Geoff Scott: New Zealand Ice Cream and Gelato Awards chief judge on the 2025 event getting under way 7:23

2d ago7:23

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Kiwis have always been among the world's biggest ice cream fans, and this year's Ice Cream and Gelato Awards promises to push the flavour boundaries. Mince & Cheese Pie Gelato, Jelly Tip Brownie Gelato, Hokey Pokey Ice Cream and Kawakawa, Manuka Honey and Ginger Ice Cream are among the flavours being assessed, with creations being judged across 15 …

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Elliott Smith: Newstalk ZB rugby commentator on the All Blacks beating out France in third Hamilton test 7:24

2d ago7:24

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The All Blacks will be feeling satisfied following a scrappy 29-19 win over France to close out a three-test whitewash. The hosts kept the French scoreless in the final 40 minutes of the series in Hamilton as they scored the last 19 points of the contest. Newstalk ZB rugby commentator Elliott Smith says the All Blacks will come out of this series w…

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Adam Pearse: NZ Herald political reporter on Luxon claiming New Zealand needs to change its thinking on flood risks 3:30

2d ago3:30

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Chris Luxon says New Zealand needs to change its thinking on flooding risks. Latest official data projects up to 14 and a half thousand homes will face damage from extreme events in the next 35 years. NZ Herald political reporter Adam Pearse says it's likely the Prime Minister is looking at eventually setting up additional resources for people in f…

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Erica Stanford: Education Minister open to making changes to NCEA 11:00

2d ago11:00

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The Government's considering a major decision over the future of NCEA following a damning report on the qualification. One of the problems highlighted is that courses can be structured around those perceived to be easier to gain credits. Another is around the lack of external exams. Education Minister Erica Stanford says the current education syste…

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Everything You Need to Know to Grow Cannabis at Home | 50 Episode Summary Special | Cannabis Grow Guides Episode 50 1:01:59

3d ago1:01:59

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In this special 50th episode of Grow Guides, we recap everything you need to know about growing cannabis at home. From seed to harvest and beyond. Whether you're a complete beginner or a seasoned grower, this episode is packed with essential tips, tricks, and lessons we've shared over the past 50 weeks. We cover planning your first grow, choosing t…

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Pat Flynn: How to Build Superfans and Grow a Profitable Online Business | Entrepreneurship | YAPClassic 1:05:05

3d ago1:05:05

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After losing what he believed was his dream job as an architect during the 2008 recession, Pat Flynn was driven into entrepreneurship with no plan B, no funding, and zero business experience. Facing intense uncertainty and financial stress, he discovered affiliate marketing and began building an online business from scratch. That hustle eventually …

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BONUS (Livestream) - Improve Your Metabolic Health through Telemedicine 30:09

4d ago30:09

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Dr. Philip Ovadia introduces the innovative telemedicine practice at Ovadia Heart Health. Discover how telemedicine is transforming the prevention and treatment of chronic diseases, empowering patients to take control of their heart health. Dr. Ovadia and his expert team are helping patients avoid the operating table by addressing the root causes o…

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ISTE 2025 Deep Dive: AI Creativity, UDL Makeovers & Student Cyber Defenders 58:01

4d ago58:01

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When I lost my voice after ISTE/ASCD, my son John stepped in – and together we bring you game-changing insights on AI in education that challenge everything you've heard about robots replacing teachers. Join us for exclusive interviews with three experts who are reshaping how we think about AI in schools: Dr. Sarah Thomas reveals how AI becomes a "…

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Hala Taha: How Top Entrepreneurs Use Podcasts to Scale Their Business | Entrepreneurship | YAP Live 49:15

5d ago49:15

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Now on Spotify Video! Podcasting isn’t just content anymore; it’s a tool to scale your business. After being rejected from radio, TV, and even her dream corporate job, Hala Taha launched the Young and Profiting podcast as a side hustle with no team and no solid plan. Today, she hosts a top-ranked business and entrepreneurship show and leads an awar…

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Dominic Milton Trott, Part 2! His Most Memorable Drug Experiences! 1:48:42

5d ago1:48:42

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A few weeks ago, we had an incredible conversation with Dominic about his unique mission to document as many psychoactive substances as possible. Over time, he tried 182 different substances and compiled all his research into the powerful and informative book, The Drug User’s Bible, a harm reduction resource to help people make informed decisions. …

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The Surprising Truth About Headaches: A Doctor's Unexpected Approach - Scott Vrzal 47:03

7d ago47:03

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Dr. Scott Vrzal shares groundbreaking insights on how headaches serve as crucial warning signals from your body, revealing deeper health issues you might not know about. After suffering from debilitating headaches himself, Dr. Vrzal's journey led him to discover that most headaches aren't actually problems with your head at all – they're referred p…

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Glass House Farms Busted! 200 People Arrested Including 10 Minors! | Strong Weed, Rising Crime? | Does Cannabis Help with Insomnia? | Places Cannabis is Legal in Europe | Cannabis News Episode 171 1:20:31

7d ago1:20:31

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In this week’s cannabis news episode: Macky covers troubling reports from California where minors were found among suspected illegal immigrants during a raid on a cannabis farm. He also looks into the impact of super-strength cannabis on UK streets, and how it's reportedly linked to a growing wave of violent crime. Margaret explores how alcohol sal…

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83: Combating the New Age of Mediocrity w/ Bill Rice 49:41

7d ago49:41

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Are you unknowingly letting mediocrity sabotage your team’s performance and culture? In this powerful conversation, Sean Patton sits down with Bill Rice—former Air Force counterintelligence officer, serial entrepreneur, and founder of a leading fintech marketing agency—to unpack the hidden forces driving average performance in today’s workplace. Fr…

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Pat Flynn: The Surprising Productivity Hack Helping Entrepreneurs Achieve More | Productivity | E359 1:18:32

7d ago1:18:32

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Most entrepreneurs think productivity means learning more: more books, more podcasts, more courses. But Pat Flynn argues that real progress comes from learning just enough to pursue your goals. After getting laid off from his dream job, Pat dove into nonstop learning. But instead of moving forward, he felt stuck, overwhelmed with ideas and no real …

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NOT A FAKE: Biblical Boldness

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Dr. Mike Harder starts his brand-new series called “NOT A FAKE” with today’s message, “Biblical Boldness.” He reads from Acts 4:13, 23-31; 5:28 & Habakkuk 2:14.By First Baptist Spartanburg

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NOT A FAKE: Biblical Boldness 39:36

8d ago39:36

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Dr. Mike Harder starts his brand-new series called “NOT A FAKE” with today’s message, “Biblical Boldness.” He reads from Acts 4:13, 23-31; 5:28 & Habakkuk 2:14.By First Baptist Spartanburg

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Whitcoulls Recommends: Don't Let Him In and We Are All Guilty Here 4:19

9d ago4:19

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Don’t Let Him In by Lisa Jewell. She’s a terrific writer of domestic thrillers, and this is about Nina who’s mourning the death of her husband, Paddy, after he fell under a train. A year on she receives a gift and a note in the mail from a man who knew Paddy and is sending condolences – which develop into an ongoing relationship, but Nina’s daughte…

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Megan Singleton: Santa Monica take two – dining and drink options 4:00

9d ago4:00

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Let’s talk Santa Monica. I’ve added lots of new content to this post with my favourite spots to dine with a view. Or just have a drink! I had 24 hours there but have also stayed about a dozen times all up. It’s sad how many shops are shut along pedestrianised Third Street, but there are lots more restaurants and bars to try. https://www.bloggeratla…

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The Sunday Panel: Is getting rid of buyouts of weather damaged properties "morally bankrupt"? 7:28

9d ago7:28

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Senior PR consultant at One Plus One Communications, Damien Venuto and host of the Prosperity Project, Nadine Higgins join Franscesa on the Sunday Panel to discuss: Having listened to Ray with Ryan Bridge on ZB on Friday - does Wellington deserve better from its councillors? A climate policy expert has said ending buyouts for weather-damaged proper…

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Owain Mulligan: The Accidental Soldier 15:40

9d ago15:40

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Former British army troop leader Owain Mulligan describes his time in the army as a hobby that got out of control. A teacher by trade, Owain joined the Territorial Army as an outlet and something to do on the weekends. Little did he know, the training would lead him to Iraq – not just as a soldier but leading a fighting troop. Owain kept a diary du…

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Full Show Podcast: 13 July 2025 1:57:16

9d ago1:57:16

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On the Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin Full Show Podcast for Sunday 13 July 2025, journalist and true crime author Steve Braunias joins Francesca to discuss how the Polkinghorne trial brought him back to the genre and why he's fond of Phillip Polkinghorne. Teacher turned soldier Owain Mulligan speaks on how his weekend hobby in the territorial…

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Erin O'Hara: Boosting your immunity to ward off colds and flus 4:38

9d ago4:38

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Erin is a naturopath. She holds a bachelor of science (physiology) and a bachelor of natural medicine. Boosting your immunity to ward off colds and flus: As temperatures drop, colds, flu, and other respiratory infections become more common. Why do we tend to get more colds and flus in the winter months? How does the immune system fight viruses? Tip…

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Mike van de Elzen: How to spend less on food and create less food waste 4:46

9d ago4:46

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Season 5 of Eat Well for Less hosted by Mike and Ganesh Raj, starts tomorrow on TVNZ and TVNZ+, and is this season the most timely of them all? Mike’s website – goodfromscratch.co.nz See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Newstalk ZB

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Daydream Your Way to Smarter Learning 4:05

9d ago4:05

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It seems almost impossible for people to be bored these days. Everywhere you look, people are staring at their smartphone screens whenever they find themselves with more than a few seconds to spare. New research published in the Journal of Neuroscience suggests we should put our phones down as it finds that letting our minds drift into a daydream a…

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'Lorde is the second artist this week to not include Wellington in their NZ tour': Chris Schulz 6:50

9d ago6:50

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Lorde tour announcement - she and Lewis Capaldi have both skipped Wellington on their tours, and with Homegrown leaving the capital, that's probably worth talking about. Jaws turns 50 - a new Disney doco examines why it's been so enduring.Released on Friday. Plus the Trainwreck series of shows on Netflix have been dropping constantly and are very e…

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Steve Braunias's new book, Polkinghorne 15:43

9d ago15:43

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It was a trial that gripped the nation. The death of Pauline Hanna in her Remuera home. The arrest of her husband, eye surgeon, Philip Polkinghorne. And his trial and acquittal, that became one of the most high profile in New Zealand history. Not only focusing on Pauline’s death but one that uncovered scandalous revelations of meth, sex and money. …

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'It's like starving a body of oxygen': Irene King 6:40

9d ago6:40

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A preliminary report into last month's Air India crash has raised more questions around the cause of the crash. The London-bound plane crashed within a minute of take-off, killing all but one passenger on board. Early findings by India’s Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau show the fuel control switches in the cockpit had been cut off. To discus…

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'The UN should not be poking their nose into the government's business' says David Seymour: Thomas Coughlan 4:22

9d ago4:22

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SEYMOUR VS UN – David Seymour is in a War of words with the UN – talk me through this Thomas. Who has overstepped the line in this case? LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Newstalk ZB

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Francesca Rudkin: Wellington deserves better than what we heard from Ray Chung on Friday 3:43

9d ago3:43

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On Friday afternoon, when I heard that Ray Chung, Mayoral candidate for Wellington, was going to appear with Ryan Bridge on Newstalk ZB’s Drive to discuss the gossipy email he sent regarding Tory Whanau, I thought good on him for fronting. 7 minutes and 20 seconds later, I was as speechless as Ryan Bridge. What a bumbling, embarrassing trainwreck o…

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Kerry Irvine: 'It's been a pretty tough couple days' 6:57

9d ago6:57

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Nelson–Tasman is facing millions of dollars of damage following Friday's severe weather. Last week Federated Farmers was calling for help for the farming community over the level of damage from previous flooding in the area. So what impact has this latest round of rain had on an already battling farming community? Kerry Irvine is Federated Farmers …

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A call for urgent action: Consumer NZ CEO John Duffy and EMAs Alan McDonald 8:28

9d ago8:28

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This morning a group of organisations have published an open letter to the Prime Minster in the Herald on Sunday. The letter calls for the Government to make comprehensive reforms of the energy market. Consumer NZ and the Employers and Manufactures Association are two of the organisations behind the letter. Consumer NZ CEO Jon Duffy and EMAs Alan M…

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Diagnosing and Fixing Root Zone Problems in Cannabis Plants | Cannabis Grow Guides Episode 49 50:34

10d ago50:34

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In this week’s Grow Guides, we focus on one of the most critical parts of your cannabis grow—keeping your plant’s roots healthy! We explain how to prevent and treat root rot in different grow mediums like soil, coco, and hydro. You’ll learn how to spot early signs of trouble, fix overwatering or poor drainage issues, maintain proper pH and oxygen l…

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Jenna Kutcher: Turn Your Side Hustle into a 7-Figure Online Business | Entrepreneurship | YAP Live 53:43

11d ago53:43

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Now on Spotify Video! After realizing that climbing the corporate ladder didn’t bring fulfillment, Jenna Kutcher left her stable job to start a photography business. But by the time she scaled it to six figures, she was burned out. Determined to create a more sustainable lifestyle, she pursued multiple side hustles, worked on her own terms, and bui…

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Let Them Eat CAIK: 8 Practical AI Recipes K12 Teachers Love 58:01

11d ago58:01

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The conversation around AI in education has shifted from fear to practical implementation. In this episode, I sit down with two trusted voices in educational technology: Eric Curts from Ohio and Gabriel Carrillo from San Antonio, to share 8 practical AI recipes that work in real classrooms. What You'll Learn in This Episode Eric shares an exciting …

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A Catch Up Session with Jordan River, Host of Growcast! 1:34:11

12d ago1:34:11

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This week’s interview features the return of Jordan River, host of the legendary podcast Growcast! Jordan has been on the show many times before, and we consider him a good friend of High on Home Grown. In this episode, we catch up on what he’s been working on recently, from exciting new projects with Growcast to some of the standout strains featur…

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