On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 13th of May 2025, it's been confirmed another non-meat meat company is abandoning supermarket shelves so Matt and Tyler asked  -is it all over for plant-based meat? 
 
Then - renting vs owning in a market where tenants are increasingly in the box seat - are you still better off to buy?

And to finish the afternoon a great chat about the card game bridge enjoying a revival with a younger crowd, drawn to its social aspect, forming bonds, friendships and sometimes love.

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The card game bridge is seeing a resurgence, with younger players taking it up as a new way to meet people.

The Afternoons team spoke to Kate Terry, a New Zealand Bridge board member who is heading to China to represent New Zealand.

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Another plant-based meat alternative is set to leave the market - and it's sparked debate about the benefits and drawbacks of these products.

Bean Supreme, a leading producer of vegetarian sausages, burgers and mince, will have their products departing the shelves in June. 

Head Of Nutrition at Beef + Lamb NZ, Julia Sekula, joined the Afternoons team to discuss.

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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 12th of May 2025 - Matt spoke at a Rural Support Trust event at the weekend and that flowed on into the show today where we had some great chats about lifting yourself out of a funk, especially if you are a man and work rurally.  

The our Afternoons duo took a deep dive into the murky world of "Cashies" and the black market economy.

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Men's mental health has generated more attention and awareness, but one expert has warned there's still some progress to be made.

Federated Farmers' Wayne Langford has spoken out about the work that needs to be done - and he joined the Afternoons team to discuss.

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At the end of every week, Matt and Tyler name their pick for New Zealander of the week.

It's an honour that we grant on your behalf to someone who has had effect on our great and beautiful nation over the past week.

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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 9th of May 2025 - Are the new mobile Speed Camera cars too sneaky? Should they be signposted?

Then some good talk on following your parents into a family business

And to finish our afternoon listeners share stories of their collectiions.

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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 8th of May 2025 - How far should we go to protect nature when building roads?

Then an hour chatting the fascinating times we are in as the next Pope is chosen.

And after we woke to the news today that Mark Lundy had been released - this afternoon the first media snap of him was published. This prompted Matt and Tyler to ask is it OK to take his photo if you see him?

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Voting is currently underway at the Vatican, in a secret ballot to elect a new Pope.

Black smoke emanated from the chimney atop the Sistine Chapel earlier today - indicating no new Pope has been elected yet.

Massey University's Peter Lineham explained the process to the Afternoons team.

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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 7th of May, National has got a private member's bill in the biscuit tin that would ban under-16s from social media - we spoke with Eric Crampton from the NZ Initiative, as well as ACT Leader David Seymour.

Then our Afternoons duo had a great chat about the growing number of adult children moving home.

And uniforms at work - what works and what doesn't.

To wrap things up in the Ask The Expert series, Employment Lawyer Gareth Abdinor answered listeners' questions. 

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