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Born Yesterday

Andy Barr and Alexander Bennett

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A podcast experiment conducted by comedians Andy Barr (@SomeNiceFun) and Alexander Bennett (@AlexyBennett). Barr and Bennett have been cloning themselves and the clones are idiots - they know nothing, they were literally born yesterday. How do you explain everything to someone who doesn't know anything? Every episode, guest comedians attempt to find out. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Guestimators

Lock It In Studio

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What's the best way to cook a potato? Who's the best Australian? And what supermarket would Jesus shop at? These are the type of questions we ask on Guestimators, the weekly, interactive quiz that gets inside the brilliant and bizarre brains of Britain. Every week, Andy Bush, and our quizmaster, Statman Matt are joined by a celebrity to see how well they can get into the minds of the public, Guestimating their answers to absurd questions. To play along with the quiz yourself, go to Guestimat ...
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Sound Of Hockey is brought to you by SoundOfHockey.com. This show is a general hockey podcast - produced for and by hockey fans - which features news and discussion surrounding the Seattle Kraken, and the sport in Seattle and the rest of the Pacific Northwest (the... Sound... area. Get it?). Plus, you'll hear great interviews, banter, and segments regarding the latest from all around the hockey world. John Barr, Andy Eide, and Darren Brown are three Seattle-based hockey minds who are here to ...
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Do you recall your parents saying "Wise Up?". This is the BEST way to increase your intellect, grow your vocabulary, and broaden your view of history and culture. Take the "wise up!" challenge and listen to any 5 of these narrated stories and give your brain a treat! (It works for all ages, including TV-bound seniors). Enjoy listening to well-narrated tales from writers like Jack London, Guy de Maupassant, Edith Wharton, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, H.P. Lovecraft, Edgar Allan Poe, Ray Bradbury, ...
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Ever wondered what your favourite comedians wear to bed? Do they snore or sleep talk? Do their dreams reflect the horrors of their souls? Honk Shoo and welcome! Come To Bed With Me is a comedy bedtime podcast hosted by comedian and chronic fatigue boy Lulu Popplewell. Each episode she’s joined by two brilliant comedians, including Sophie Duker, Jordan Brookes, Chloe Petts, Huge Davies, Olga Koch and Rosie Holt to name but a few (six) as they talk about their weird little sleep habits. It’s f ...
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ChiTuckyBourbonBrothers

ChiTucky Bourbon Brothers

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The “Chitucky Bourbon Brothers” podcast, hosted by Mike Nielsen and Tony Meyers, serves as a delightful exploration of bourbon and whiskey culture, offering insightful reviews and discussions about various bourbons and whiskeys. The hosts share their passion for sipping “brown water,” a colloquial term for bourbon and whiskey, and aim to blend music with their love for these beverages, creating an engaging auditory experience for listeners. The podcast not only provides detailed reviews of d ...
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✈️ The Zero To Travel Podcast has been downloaded 12+ million times and named a "Best Travel Podcast" by The Washington Post, Travel + Leisure, The Telegraph, and Forbes. Packed with life-changing perspectives, inspiration, and practical advice for everyone from travel newbies to nomads, this podcast will give you everything you need to travel the world on your terms, regardless of your situation or experience. Welcome to our amazing global listening community! Since 2013, "Travel Ambassador ...
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Hawk vs Wolf

Tony Hawk & Jason Ellis

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After both leaving Sirius XM, radio personality Jason Ellis and professional skateboarder Tony Hawk, team up to bring podcasting to a new level. Jason and Tony take an in-depth look at skateboarding, music, and a behind the scenes look at what life is like as a superstar athlete. Every week, Jason and Tony will debate perspectives on cultural and societal themes that tie into entertainment. This is Hawk vs. Wolf!
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Ever wonder how some of the most remarkable people find their purpose? At the Heart of It gives you a look into their thought process and practices on how they manage their own well-being along the way. Tune-in, as I have intimate conversations that give you fresh insight from the hearts and minds of these high-profile personalities, day-to-day decision makers and quiet force powerhouses who are shaping our world. Together, we’ll take you on a journey that helps you better understand how the ...
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Air New Zealand's new CEO appointment isn't a shock within the sector, according to one expert. Chief Digital Officer Nikhil Ravishankar will step up to replace Greg Foran in October. Forsyth Barr Head of Research Andy Bowley says he's unsure whether this appointment suggests a lack of international interest. "There's been a reasonable understandin…
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What changes when you give your travels a singular mission? Conor Knighton is an Emmy Award-winning correspondent for CBS Sunday Morning and the bestselling author of Leave Only Footprints. After a personal breakup and some professional uncertainty, Conor pitched an idea that turned into a once-in-a-lifetime journey to all 59 national parks - a mis…
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President Donald Trump's flown back to the US after a brief visit to Scotland, but he's revealed he's not done with the region just yet. Trump expressed interest in leading Scotland after he's done with America - and said Scotland was full of 'fine people'. UK correspondent Enda Brady says it's important not to underestimate Trump - given how the l…
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2025 is nearly halfway over - and it's been a memorable one for the markets so far. Between new developments in AI, ongoing economic uncertainty and Donald Trump's string of tariff announcements, investors have had to contend with a lot of unique factors. Fisher Funds expert Sam Dickie explains further - and reveals what investors can expect for th…
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The latest Farmer Confidence survey shows farmers are seeing one of the highest lifts in confidence in recent memory. The July survey shows the rural mood has improved significantly this year, rebounding from record lows 12 months ago. The Country's Hamish McKay explains further. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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Tonight on The Huddle, Ali Jones from Red PR and Tim Wilson from the Maxim Institute joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! Did Emergency Management go overboard with their alerts regarding the tsunami? Or is it better to be safe than sorry? The Chief of Navy has ordered Kiwi sailors to stop drinking irresponsib…
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An Auckland company is part of a consortium which has secured nearly $18 million in UK Government funding to help Jaguar Land Rover recycle old EV batteries. Mint Innovation, along with LiBatt Recycling and Warwick University, will help develop technology to extract lithium, nickel and cobalt from used batteries. Mint Innovation CEO Dr Will Barker …
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On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Thursday, 31 July 2025, Civil Defence Director John Price has defended emergency warnings sent out across the country - and says there continues to be a tsunami risk. Minister for Defence and Intelligence, Judith Collins, explains why the FBI is opening its own office in Wellington. Oil an…
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So the national emergency alarm that bugged a nation was the big talking point in New Zealand today. There's a million stories about the alarm, and here's mine: The first alarm yesterday afternoon at 4:30pm I welcomed. I'd been out and about and didn't know about the Russian earthquake. So I looked up the story and quickly ascertained there were ho…
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The Government crossed the final hurdle of overturning the oil and gas exploration ban as of today. The bill passed 68 votes to 54, with all coalition parties in support and the opposition parties opposed. Energy Resources Aotearoa CEO John Carnegie has voiced support for this change. "We've all felt the effect of an energy shortage over the last c…
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A former Defence Minister is commending the Navy Chief's stance on irresponsible drinking. A directive from Rear Admiral Garin Golding points to multiple alcohol-related incidents in the past month at various levels, domestically and internationally. It says alcohol undermines health, wellbeing and decision-making across the Navy. Current Defence M…
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There's a new strengthening of the partnership between our police and security agencies and the FBI. The bureau is opening a stand alone office in Wellington, meaning they're established in all Five Eyes countries. Minister for Defence, SIS and GCSB Judith Collins says it will work on combating terrorism, organised crime, and foreign intelligence t…
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The cautionary handling of the effects of Russia's earthquake, which triggered tsunami phone alerts and some coastal evacuation, has been further explained. The 8.8 magnitude quake shunted tsunami waves across the Pacific - the largest to hit our shores, landing on the Chatham Islands at 51 centimetres. Unpredictable currents are expected to contin…
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Oil and gas exploration is once again allowed in New Zealand. Coalition parties voted to overturn the ban introduced by the previous Government to strong resistance from all opposition parties. Newstalk ZB political editor Jason Walls wonders what this means for investors - and if they'll want to commit to New Zealand. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.c…
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Australia's parliament on Thursday passed a law to cut student loans by 20 percent - removing over AU$16 billion in debt for 3 million people. During this year's election, Labor made cutting student debt a key election promise, framing it as a measure to ease living costs and tackle intergenerational inequality. Australian correspondent Murray Olds…
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The Black Caps are in danger of missing out on competing at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. It’s understood the International Cricket Council has opted to use a regional qualifying format to select the six teams to contest the men’s T20 tournament. Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave explains why the side may not make the cut. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystu…
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The Government's keeping tabs on how much councils are spending and where the money's going. Yearly performance metrics are out for each council, showing rates rises, revenue, debt levels, expenditure, and whether the budget's balanced. Monitoring comes as the Government considers a rates cap. Horowhenua mayor Bernie Wanden says successive years of…
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CONTROL POD - When circumstances prevent us from being able to perform an experiment, it's time for Control Pod. Follow the experiment (https://twitter.com/BYesterdayPod - https://www.instagram.com/byesterdaypod/?locale=zh-hans) Follow Andy Barr (https://linktr.ee/andybarrcomedy) and Alexander Bennett (https://linktr.ee/alexanderbennettcomedian) Em…
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Amy Mason - the writer and stand-up comedian also known for her viral video parodying Bristol mums at the schoolgates - is the Celebrity Guestimators this week. Go and see Amy in her new stand-up show Behold, which she'll be performing at this year's Edinburgh Fringe. To play the quiz every week, head to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠guestimators.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ E…
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Send us a text Bourbon and pop music collide in this spirited exploration of Booker's Barry's Batch, where Mike and Tony find common ground as unlikely Megan Maroney concert-goers before diving into serious whiskey territory. Named after former Jim Beam Chairman and CEO Berry Bearish, who led the company for over 40 years before his passing in 2024…
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The UK and France both vowed to recognise Palestine as a state if Israel doesn't agree to a ceasefire, but Israel has voiced opposition to this proposal. Prime Minister Netanyahu has accused UK PM Keir Starmer of 'appeasement' following the announcement. UK correspondent Gavin Grey says Starmer remains committed to the move. LISTEN ABOVE See omnyst…
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The Government has given the green light to a partial privatisation for KiwiBank. The bank now has the opportunity to raise up to $500 million from investors. NZ Herald Wellington business editor Jenee Tibshraeny explains the deal further. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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After years of a historically strong labour market, there are now growing signs of softening beneath the surface. Work opportunities in the US are dwindling amid ongoing economic uncertainty, with the Trump administration's policies contributing to high unemployment figures. Milford Asset Management expert Brendan Larsen explains further. LISTEN AB…
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Tonight on The Huddle, journalist Clare de Lore and Jack Tame from ZB's Saturday Mornings and Q&A joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! The UK is threatening Israel with recognising the state of Palestine if it doesn't agree to a ceasefire deal in Gaza. Is this a terrible bargaining chip - or you do what you've…
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You know that story about the gang numbers cracking the 10,000 mark? That's classic gotcha politics, isn't it? It doesn't count when the number is 9,999, but once it hits 10,000 - or in this case, 10,009 - it's a thing, and it's the Government's fault. Is it the Government's fault though? I mean, should we actually be angry at Mark Mitchell for thi…
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On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Wednesday, 30 July 2025, Finance Minister Nicola Willis explains why she's given the green light for a partial privatisation of Kiwibank. Air NZ has a new CEO. His name is Nikhil Ravishankar and Forsyth Barr's Andy Bowley tells Heather what we can read into the appointment. Australia will …
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The New Zealand Chambers of Commerce have warned that the Government’s proposed ban on retail payment surcharges risks hitting small businesses with higher costs. Simon Bridges, CEO of the Auckland Business Chamber, acknowledged that the Government was trying to protect consumers from additional fees - but voiced concerns about what this ban could …
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