Francesca Rheannon talks to writers of all genres about matters that move us and make us think.
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News, opinion, analysis, lifestyle and entertainment – we’ve got your Sunday morning listening covered with The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin on Newstalk ZB.
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Ever wish you had a songwriting mentor with over two decades of experience encouraging and supporting your songwriting success? 'The Magic of Songwriting' is all about helping you reconnect with and experience the transformation, joy and magic of songwriting to become the songwriter you’ve always dreamed of being. In this podcast, award-winning songwriter, educator, and founder of I Heart Songwriting Club, Francesca de Valence, guides you to have songwriting breakthroughs. In her solo episod ...
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is Over population good or bad for our planet?
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An interview with Harper Lee!! Cover art photo provided by Judson Moore on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@judsonlmoore
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Welcome to the ReRooted Podcast with Francesca Maximé, trauma-sensitive mindfulness meditation teacher and poet. Together we’ll take a closer look at approaches to transforming trauma with insights from psychology, neuroscience, spirituality, social justice and the creative arts. Join Francesca and her guests for an exploration of our shared connection and how we can cultivate greater compassion for ourselves and for others.
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Vitamina F - L'italiano con Francesca Il podcast per chi vuole esplorare la lingua e cultura dell'Italia in modo semplice e naturale. Imparate con Francesca, un'insegnante innamorata dell'italiano e della Dolce Vita! Musica di introduzione intermezzo e chiusura: "Cruise Control" by Shane Ivers, www.silvermansound.com
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Hustle and Glow Podcast is about the entrepreneurial journey. Being your best self with an online or small business is always challenging and exciting. In our new unapologetic approach with people, planet, and profit in mind, we discuss social changes affecting the new way of social media marketing. Together we rise up in empowerment and entrepreneurialism activism. This is Hustle and Glow with Francesca Alexander
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Through out my life I have suffer from very low self esteem. Many opportunities have been lost. Many lost love have come to pass. Nevertheless I'm still here to tell my story. It is my hope you learn to love all your perfect imperfections through my frantastic Journey mmmmm ya.
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Chiara Ferragni, Ilaria D'Amico, Ilary Blasi, ma anche Belen, Sabrina Ferilli fino alla splendida Monica Bellucci: ma in fondo è sempre lei, la nostra Francesca Manzini!
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Please come along! As of April 2019, #WiseGirl has rebranded as #ReRooted and can now be found with new podcasts posted every other Friday on Ram Dass's Be Here Now Network at: https://beherenownetwork.com/category/francesca-maxime/ and on my website https://www.maximeclarity.com/podcast My podcast still sits at the intersection of mindfulness, psychology, neuroscience, the creative arts and social justice. ReRooted: Unearthing Our Natural Radiance, And Remembering The Roots We Share Welcome ...
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Joan's Picks: Real Americans and The Coast Road
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Real Americans by Rachel Khong. A big multi-generational story told in 3 parts. In the beginning, Lily is living a penurious life in NYC when she meets a mega wealthy man at a party who whisks her off to Paris and they eventually marry. When their parents meet, the dynamics are very weird and uncomfortable. Lily eventually finds herself living on t…
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Adelle Waldman, HELP WANTED & Remembering Paul Auster
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A bestselling novelist took a job at a big box store, was shocked by what she found, and decided to write a novel about it. We talk with Adelle Waldman about her new novel, Help Wanted. It’s about what happens when a group of workers at a big box store scheme to get their overbearing manager promoted out of their department. Along the way, it revea…
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Unveiling the Journey: Toni Childs' Road to Creative Triumph
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Toni Childs is the powerhouse behind hits like "Don't Walk Away" and "Stop Your Fussin',". She isn't just a singer-songwriter; she's a force of nature. Listen to Toni's inspiring journey from open mic kid to international sensation. This episode is a testament to the transformative power of music. Thanks to the 2023 Whitsundays Songwriter Festival …
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Megan Singleton: BloggerAtLarge writer talks Disneyland highlights and travel tips
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BloggerAtLarge's Megan Singleton shares her tips and tricks for getting around Disneyland - and unpacks the changes to their iconic rides and FastPass system. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Av Newstalk ZB
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The Sunday Panel: Will the coalition Government last three years?
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This week on the Sunday Panel, broadcaster and journalist Wilhelmina Shrimpton and partner at Freebairn and Hehir Lawyers, Liam Hehir, joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the week - and more! In light of Winston Peters' 'defamatory' comments, it seems like the coalition Government is having more and more internal clashes. A poli…
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Erin O'Hara: Naturopath and wellness expert on how to deal with feeling overwhelmed
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We all have our moments where stress and anxiety are too much to bear - so how can we stop ourselves from feeling overwhelmed? Anxiety has been found to weaken your stress coping abilities, and 'task paralysis' can add to anxieties. Naturopath and wellness expert Erin O'Hara explains how to get around the extra stresses of day-to-day life. LISTEN A…
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Mike van de Elzen: Parsnips in a soup with curry oil
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Parsnips in a soup with curry oil Cook time: 35 minutes Prep time: 20 minutes Serves: 6-12 1 kg parsnips, peeled and chopped 3 white onions, peeled and chopped 10 cloves garlic 3 tbsp sunflower oil 1 cup white wine 1.5 ltr vegetable stock 2 cups cream salt Curry oil 1 tbsp coriander seeds 1 tbsp cummin seeds 2 tbsp garam masala 1 tsp turmeric 1/2 c…
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Dr Michelle Dickinson: nanotechnologist explains why we prefer beer served cold
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Why do we like our beer cold but our sake warm? This was the question posed by two scientists who were out drinking together. Their results have just been published in the journal Matter. The researchers measured the contact angle of different solutions that had varying concentrations of water and ethanol - which is the most common form of drinking…
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Steve Newall: Flicks.co.nz editor on Jerry Seinfeld's new Netflix comedy 'Unfrosted'
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Comedian Jerry Seinfeld managed to dominate the headlines ahead of the release of his newest Netflix project. Unfrosted: The Pop-Tart Story was overshadowed by Seinfeld's statements about the state of comedy, where he took pot-shots at the 'extreme left'. Flicks.co.nz editor Steve Newall explains why a cast of comedians and big acting names couldn'…
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Lisa Blair: Australian solo sailor on the sailing trip around Antarctica that inspired the documentary Ice Maiden
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Australian sailor Lisa Blair has undertaken plenty of adventures - and gone on to break records and inspire a documentary. In 2022, Lisa became the fastest person to sail around Antarctica solo, non-stop and unassisted, something only achieved by two other sailors. Her first attempt at that feat went on to inspire the new documentary 'Ice Maiden'. …
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Tandi Wright: actress and founder of Intimacy Co-ordinators Aotearoa on the drop in sex scenes in movies
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New reports suggest filmgoers are less interested in sex scenes than ever. Data shows there has been a 40 percent drop in sexual content in major Hollywood movies than there was at the start of the millennium. Founder of Intimacy Co-ordinators Aotearoa Tandi Wright says societal changes have led to audiences reconsidering intimate scenes in films. …
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Elizabeth Stokes: Lead singer of The Beths on performing at Coachella
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Kiwi indie band The Beths have enjoyed plenty of success and international acclaim. Their 2022 hit Watching The Credits got a shout-out from Barack Obama as part of his summer playlist, and they've made their Coachella debut last month. Lead singer Liz Stokes says they played to a full tent - with lines outside their performance. "There's definitel…
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Murray Bevan: ShowRoom 22 director disagrees with New Zealand Fashion Week being cancelled for 2024
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Not all agree with the cancellation of this year's New Zealand Fashion Week. Event organisers pulled the pin after financial pressures on the industry and made it a bi-annual event, starting from next year. Fashion PR agency Showroom 22 director Murray Bevan says he feels a midway point could've been reached. "When the chips are down, sometimes you…
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Jason Walls: ZB political editor on the accusations coming out against Green MP Julie Anne Genter
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A nightmare run for the Green Party as further accusations come out about Julie Anne Genter. The MP's now being accused of grabbing Wellington business owner Nicola Cranfield, during a heated exchange. It's the latest of several alleged altercations that have come to light involving Genter, after her outburst in Parliament on Wednesday night. ZB po…
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Leanne Otene: New Zealand Principals' Federation President on the new education policies being implemented by the Government
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There's pleas for the Government to hit the brakes on education overhauls, amid concerns changes are being implemented without sector consultation. It follows commitments to crack down on cell phone bans, attendance and implement a structured literacy approach by 2025. New Zealand Principals' Federation President Leanne Otene says it's importance t…
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Francesca Rudkin: If you can't look after your dog, don't get one
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So, there’s a dog-fight brewing in Auckland - literally - and it got me thinking. Now I know this is potentially a controversial question - especially coming from someone who’s only had cats as an adult - but should you really have a dog in the city if you don’t have time to walk it yourself? Recently, a dog died after being mauled by other dogs th…
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Joan's picks: Return to Blood and The Everything War
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Return to Blood by Michael Bennett: sequel to Better the Blood from a couple of years ago, featuring Hana Westerman who in the first book was a detective in Auckland, but she’s moved now to a small town looking for a fresh start. A skeleton is found in the sand dunes near her house – the bones of a young Maori woman who’s been missing for five year…
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Megan Singleton: BloggerAtLarge writer on Venice trialling entry fees to crack down on over-tourism
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Tourists may think twice before visiting Venice, with a new entrance fee set to be put in place. The tax will be levied on tourists who come to the Italian city for just a day. BloggerAtLarge writer Megan Singleton says this move has been met with scepticism from residents and critics alike. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy info…
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The Sunday Panel: Is healthcare where we should be making cuts?
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This week on The Sunday Panel, Front Page host Chelsea Daniels and producer and commentator Irene Gardiner joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the week - and more! Is health the best area to be making cuts in? Is there a difference between making cuts, and making cuts to bring an organisation back to budget? Are we concerned tha…
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Erin O'Hara: naturopath and wellness expert on the impact of 'free-from' diets
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There's a lot of hype around 'free-from' diets - but will they do people more harm than good? There's been an uptick in people avoiding certain ingredients for dietary reasons, including gluten, dairy, eggs, and soy. Naturopath and wellness expert Erin O'Hara unpacks this trend - and examines the drawbacks. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener …
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Alice Snedden: Comedian, actress, writer and Billy T nominee ahead of the NZ International Comedy Festival
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The New Zealand International Comedy Festival begins this week - and one Kiwi comic is set to make a return to the stage. Actress, writer and Billy T nominee Alice Snedden has been making waves overseas, having written and directed international hit series Starstruck with Rose Matafeo. She says it's been difficult returning to the world of stand-up…
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Mike Van de Elzen: Chorizo paella with green chili and coriander
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Chorizo paella with green chili and coriander: Cook time: 45 minutes Prep time: 5 minutes Serves: 6 2 tbsp sunflower oil 1 white onion, peeled and diced 3 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed 2 chorizo sausage, sliced 1/2 tsp smoked paprika 1/2 cup red wine 1 1/2 cups long grain rice 3 cups vegetable stock 2 tsp tomato puree 1/2 tsp salt good crack of…
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Michelle Dickinson: nanotechnologist reveals captcha tests could get harder as AI gets smarter
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I am not a robot. It’s a common box that you have to tick on many websites as you log in - which apparently proves that you are a human, and not a robot. Many people however, seem to be more robot than human as they struggle to get the correct answers - which in some cases could mean the difference between getting tickets to a sell-out show or not.…
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Steve Newall: Flicks.co.nz editor on the new action rom-com The Fall Guy
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Comedy, action and romance come together in The Fall Guy - now playing in theatres. Starring Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt, the film explores the world of stunts and movie-making it between romantic drama and brewing conspiracies. Flicks.co.nz editor Steve Newall examines whether or not this film is worth a watch. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/lis…
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Marian Keyes: Irish author on her new book 'My Favourite Mistake'
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Irish author Marian Keyes is back with her 16th book - My Favourite Mistake. She's already sold 35 million books over the course of her career, and even has a Netflix adaptation in the pipeline. Keyes says she felt inspired to write about relationships, friendships romances and community during a turbulent time in the world. "I've subsequently disc…
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Kate Gainsford: NZ Secondary Principals' Council chair on the Government's cellphone ban coming into force
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Kiwi kids will return to school tomorrow - but the cellphones won't be part of the experience. The Government's ban on phones in schools kicks in from term two, meaning students won't be able to use them during the day, including lunch time and breaks. NZ Secondary Principals' Council chair Kate Gainsford says schools across the country already hav…
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