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Podcasts
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Dancing Queen
In memory of her friend Paula Coutts, Ange replays an earlier interview with Paula and plays some of the music that Paula loved to dance to.
Duration: 00:57:33 | Date: 26 December, 2019
Life, Death, Spirit
Ange and Alessandra reflect on spirituality and life and death.
Duration: 00:52:34 | Date: 19 December, 2019
Joel Buckley, Sea Kayaker
In between the cool music, Alessandra chats with Joel Buckley about his adventures circumnavigating the North Island to raise funds.
Duration: 00:59:41 | Date: 17 December, 2019
Just Alessandra
Alessandra with good conversation and great music.
Duration: 00:54:04 | Date: 12 December, 2019
Virginia Meets Emily Riordan
Virginia's guest is talented local singer songwriter Emily Riordan hear about how Emily manages to juggle being a music teacher and a musician featuring tracks from her latest EP, Waves
Duration: 00:56:28 | Date: 10 December, 2019
Happy 10th Anniversary
Ange and husband, Phil, reflect on 10 years of marriage
Duration: 00:00:00 | Date: 5 December, 2019
Ange Presents Stephanie Mines and Peter Heard
Duration: 01:01:39 | Date: 28 November, 2019
Virginia Winder - Movies and Comedy
Virginia Winder talks with Alistair from Govett Brewster Art Gallery about the movies and with comedian Nathan Hedley, about his upcoming show "Searching for Happiness"
Duration: 00:58:46 | Date: 26 November, 2019
Ange hosts Dawn from The Apothecary, NP Clothes Swap, and Lloyd Cole
Ange speaks with Dawn from The Apothecary about Wican magic and wellness, and Katherine Blaney from New Plymouth Clothes Swap. Then she switches it up with a phone interview with Lloyd Cole, who has just arrived in the country for his NZ tour.
Duration: 00:58:46 | Date: 21 November, 2019
Host Ange with Chev Curtis
Ange shoots the breeze with friend Chev Curtis. Hear their thoughts on birth traumas and mental health, social media anxiety, studying through distance learning, and hear how Chev's Grandad is still charming the ladies of Bristol at age 92. Sending much aroha to our fire-affected whanau across the Tasman.
Duration: 00:58:34 | Date: 14 November, 2019
Mayor Neil Holdem
Duration: 00:52:14 | Date: 13 November, 2019
There's Not a Lot of Later Left
Duration: 00:55:26 | Date: 12 November, 2019
David Calder and Suzy Carswell
Thursday's Sweet Talk host, Ange Blackmore, chats with Suzy Carswell, about poetry and veganism and other things, and with Davey Calder, of "The Folk Music Hour" fame
Duration: 00:52:42 | Date: 7 November, 2019
Keiran Martin_Imagine My Relief
Today's show is hosted by Michelle she chats to Kieran Martin creator of Imagine My Relief a podcast series about those in the know about the climate emergency and our response to it
Duration: 00:49:03 | Date: 5 November, 2019
Ange Presents Ethel and Elvisa
Ange Smiley chats with Ethel about witchcraft and The Day of the Dead and veganism, and Elvisa van der Leden, newly elected regional councillor for Taranaki, about ecology and climate crisis.
Duration: 00:54:28 | Date: 31 October, 2019
Recovering Colonialists
Duration: 00:53:57 | Date: 29 October, 2019
Ange Blackmore Smiley Presents
Ange Blackmore Smiley takes over Thursday's Sweet Talks for the season.
Duration: 00:57:40 | Date: 24 October, 2019
Matheson Brown
Korero with this young, local man who has spent his life since high school seeking adventure. And he's found it. Hear tales of the Appalachian Trail, hitchhiking from one side of the USA to the other, and stories from an an Australian town so small it doesn't even have a pub!
Duration: 00:58:05 | Date: 22 October, 2019
Red Cross On Being Prepared
Shirley Birt from the Red Cross on the upcoming Open Day, and the Be Good, Be Ready campaign
Duration: 00:56:57 | Date: 17 October, 2019
OMZO 3
Duration: 00:43:10 | Date: 15 October, 2019
Beauty Pageant Youthline and StartUp Weekend
Bree Paton-Courtney entered the 5 Crowns Pageant to learn more about herself and to gain confidence, as well as to support Youthline. She and her mum talk with Alessandra about those things and the importance of nanas and pastries. Then guest Katherine Blaney and Graham Nelson come in to get everyone excited about the upcoming Startup weekend.
Duration: 00:51:40 | Date: 3 October, 2019
Diabetes Youth Taranaki_Niamh and Greg
Niamh McCormack and Greg Watt talk about living with Type 1 diabetes, the support organisation they are both involved with, Diabetes Youth Taranaki, and upcoming events.
Duration: 00:57:13 | Date: 26 September, 2019
Joe Gray Chaplain TDHB
Duration: 00:58:39 | Date: 24 September, 2019
Jezza and Nikita Chat With Mayor
Duration: 00:55:14 | Date: 18 September, 2019
Madam Dance Crew
New Plymouth's Madame Dance Crew is NZ's No.1 hip-hop dance crew. They need help to get to Sydney next month, where they will represent NZ in hip-hop comps.
Duration: 00:56:26 | Date: 12 September, 2019
Keeping It Reo
Gareth Kahui talks about the importance of Keeping it Reo.
Duration: 01:01:23 | Date: 10 September, 2019
Voices of the Future
Organisers of the very successful Voices of the Future Conference, Nikita Taiapa and Jez Vivian, which took place in NP on 31 August, share their experience.
Duration: 00:48:41 | Date: 5 September, 2019
Tamzyn Rose Pue of Te Korimako
Duration: 00:56:25 | Date: 29 August, 2019
Counting Down on the Hill
Transition can be uncomfortable, but worth the effort. Reflections on our time here on beautiful Maungaroa
Duration: 00:41:14 | Date: 27 August, 2019
It's Out There
Musings on the power of connection, being heard, kindness, and being yourself. Alessandra also shares her thoughts on the importance of challenging the paradigms that no longer serve us.
Duration: 00:52:38 | Date: 22 August, 2019
Mikaela Nyman Poet
Duration: 00:54:14 | Date: 20 August, 2019
Jana_Toy Library
The annual Toy Library Monster Children's Book Sale is coming up and Jana needs more books.
Duration: 00:46:43 | Date: 15 August, 2019
Robbie White - Race Unity Speech
Robbie White, 15 yr old student at New Plymouth Boys High school, won the latest national Race Unity Speech competition with his beautiful speech that challenges people to stand up to racism, wherever they find it.
Duration: 00:00:00 | Date: 13 August, 2019
Karen Johns _ CBD Facilitator
Karen Johns from the NPDC is our CBD Facilitator. She welcomes all of us to join the conversation on how the CBD can be enlivened and enriched for the enjoyment of the whole community.
Duration: 00:58:19 | Date: 8 August, 2019
Mayor Neil
Mayor Neil Holdom is in studio for his regular, monthly chat
Duration: 00:26:23 | Date: 31 July, 2019
Thelma Plum_Kay Worth - Salvation Army
Alessandra shares the music of Thelma Plum, and chats with Kay Worth of the Salvation Army
Duration: 00:57:47 | Date: 30 July, 2019
Good News
Duration: 00:54:21 | Date: 23 July, 2019
Dave Tex Smith
Dave Tex Smith has been a busy man. Join us in getting to know this inventor, enabler, visionary, and fabulous story teller.
Duration: 00:55:32 | Date: 18 July, 2019
Craig Jeffery on Extreme Weather
Duration: 00:58:03 | Date: 16 July, 2019
Hobnail + Taranaki Artocracy
Hear from Hobnail about their 25th Anniversary "Boots and All" gig at the 4th Wall theatre. Alessandra also welcomes artists Jan Huibers and Alby Carter to talk about their upcoming exhibition, Taranaki Artocracy, at the Percy Thomson Gallery.
Duration: 01:01:05 | Date: 11 July, 2019
Community Building Baha'i Style
Guests from the Bahai community Shah, Essy, Laykin, Manino and Hamada dedicated to growing joy among people.
Duration: 00:43:58 | Date: 9 July, 2019
Mike Uru On Turangawaewae
Duration: 00:49:01 | Date: 4 July, 2019
With guest Trevor Woudt
Trevor shares his thoughts on ancestry, litter, new technology, and Parihaka!
Duration: 00:56:37 | Date: 2 July, 2019
Wellington on a Good Day
Alessandra has just returned from a hui in Wellington. You just can't beat it on a good day!
Duration: 00:47:07 | Date: 27 June, 2019
Dress For Success - Joi Gordon
Duration: 00:57:39 | Date: 25 June, 2019
Climate Justice-Margaret Smith and Catherine Cheung
Alessandra talks with Margaret Smith and Catherine Cheung, from Climate Justice, about the Just Transitions Community Conference held in New Plymouth, 15 June 2019
Duration: 00:53:21 | Date: 20 June, 2019
Talking to the Mayor
Mayor Neil Holdom pops into the studio for his regular monthly chat.
Duration: 00:51:36 | Date: 19 June, 2019
Regenerate
Duration: 00:49:51 | Date: 18 June, 2019
Angela Dellow - UPTO?
Angela shares her journey to the creation of an exciting new app that connects young people to their community: UPTO?
Duration: 00:54:35 | Date: 13 June, 2019
Priscilla N.P.
On today's Show Alessandra chats with John Ainsworth and Cameron Douglas as they share the party of the upcoming theatric version of Priscilla Queen Of The Desert
Duration: 01:00:13 | Date: 11 June, 2019
Puanga With Nanny Maata
Duration: 00:34:28 | Date: 6 June, 2019
Just AK
Duration: 00:54:30 | Date: 30 May, 2019
Lindsay Maindonald and Let's Talk About Magic
Lindsay Maindonald, artist and mountaineer, talks art and mountains, and Alessandra urges us to talk about the magic that happens every day
Duration: 00:59:02 | Date: 28 May, 2019
Julia Jones
Julia Jones, Head of Analytics at NZX, is very down-to-earth and very easy to relate to. She was a speaker at the Techweek 2019 event, "All You Can Eat", where she talked about understanding global trends and changing mindsets. She continues that conversation with Alessandra.
Duration: 00::00:00 | Date: 21 May, 2019
Keryn And Dana - Youth Week
Keryn and Dana talk about the Youth Army and the events coming up during Youth week
Duration: 00:48:30 | Date: 16 May, 2019
Natacha Dunn_Techweek 2019
Duration: 00:57:48 | Date: 14 May, 2019
Dennis Ngawhare_WOMAD Liaison
Dennis Ngawhare shares his experiences as a WOMAD Artist Liaison since 2002, and plays some of the music from the bands he has looked after.
Duration: 01:03:37 | Date: 9 May, 2019
Mayor Holdom Talks Future Stuff
Duration: 00:56:23 | Date: 8 May, 2019
Fiona Young On Regeneration
Duration: 00:52:21 | Date: 7 May, 2019
Joshua Sands - Taranaki Arts Trail
Angela Solomons talks with ceramic sculptor Joshua Sands - this week's Taranaki Arts Trail featured artist.
Duration: 01:00:08 | Date: 30 April, 2019
No Duff
Michelle talks with Nathan and Jase, about No Duff, an organisation run by veterans for veterans, and their ANZAC Day event.
Duration: 00:52:53 | Date: 24 April, 2019
Taranaki Arts Trail - Beth Pottinger Hockings
Jazmine's guest is fibre artist Beth Pottinger-Hockings, and she enlightens us about her art, and involvement in the Taranaki Arts Trail
Duration: 00:23:40 | Date: 23 April, 2019
Jazmine Hosts With Guest Gemma
Duration: 00:35:46 | Date: 23 April, 2019
Anne Meets the Mayor
Duration: 00:57:57 | Date: 17 April, 2019
Sarah Gillingham_Mental Health Peer Support
Duration: 00:34:42 | Date: 16 April, 2019
Taranaki Arts Trail - Helen Griffiths
Poetry as an art form
Duration: 00:29:46 | Date: 16 April, 2019
Zoe Takes Over
Zoe hosts the show, with Alessandra as her guest. Hear about her upcoming trip to the Climate Change Consciousness event in Findhorn, Scotland
Duration: 00:56:50 | Date: 11 April, 2019
Chris Garrett Donkey Sanctuary
Duration: 00:57:38 | Date: 9 April, 2019
04-04-2019
Duration: 00:54:40 | Date: 4 April, 2019
Piripi's Nuthouse
Sweet Talk guest Philip Robertson speaks candidly about living with Bipolar. Philip explains that writing a book about his life ("Piripi's Nut House") has helped him come to terms with some of the troubling events in his life. He hopes the book will help de-stigmatize mental illness, by creating a better understanding in the community.
Duration: 01:00:25 | Date: 28 March, 2019
Mayor Neil Holdom
Duration: 00:48:45 | Date: 27 March, 2019
Taranaki Arts Trail 2019 - Joni Murphy
Duration: 00:58:24 | Date: 26 March, 2019
Phone a Friend
When you're not sure how to deal - phone a trusted friend. We did.
Duration: 00:58:31 | Date: 21 March, 2019
We Need To Talk About Who We Are NZ
We need to talk about who we really are, New Zealand. Reflections on the multi-cultural and diverse society in which we live.
Duration: 01:01:20 | Date: 19 March, 2019
Karl Austin and Andre Manella
Michelle talks with Karl Austin about The Extravaganza Fair, happening at East End Reserve this coming weekend, and with Andre Manella, of Sonic Delusion.
Karl provides live, original music and hear the latest releases by Sonic Delusion.
Duration: 01:03:47 | Date: 7 March, 2019
Henrietta Reason_2019 Taranaki Arts Trail
Our first artist interview for this year's Arts Trail.
Duration: 00:52:20 | Date: 5 March, 2019
World Day of Prayer
Duration: 00:49:52 | Date: 28 February, 2019
Haegue Yang Exhibition and Blip Scooters are coming to town
Duration: 00:53:04 | Date: 26 February, 2019
Town and Country Security_Amber and James
Brian Voice from Town and Country Security Limited shares his story, then Amber and James grace us with their song
Duration: 00:50:38 | Date: 21 February, 2019
Bubble Man_Nic Roderick
The Bubbleman tells his story, and Nic launches her new show, Little Village Movement
Duration: 01:05:04 | Date: 19 February, 2019
Jamie Allan
Jamie Allen from Taranaki Retreat shares his stories, and his "why"
Duration: 0056:50 | Date: 14 February, 2019
Live From Caravan_Mayor Neil On Taranaki 2050
Duration: 00:45:21 | Date: 13 February, 2019
Miranda Palmer on Hawaii Time
Miranda Palmer talks about spending 3 months living and working in Hawaii
Duration: 00:57:47 | Date: 7 February, 2019
Support Please
Duration: 01:02:17 | Date: 5 February, 2019
On The House_Karaitiana
Rebekah from On The House, plus Karaitiana - Green stone carver and so much more
Duration: 01:00:37 | Date: 31 January, 2019
Venture Taranaki Curious Minds
Duration: 01:01:23 | Date: 29 January, 2019
Climate Change Consciousness and Conductive Education
Alessandra talks Climate Change Consciousness, and later is joined by Craig Nielsen from Conductive Education Taranaki. Craig explains how Conductive Education is helping families by maximising the "ability" in "disability".
Duration: 01:01:40 | Date: 24 January, 2019
Welcome Back Mystery Track
Duration: 00:57:45 | Date: 22 January, 2019