Verbal Highs

Verbal Highs

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Verbal Highs episodes

  • Episode 58: Justine Smith
    Justine Smith is a stand-up comedian & sit-down comedy writer recognised for working on the Comedy Gala, AotearoHa, 7 Days, After Hours, & Funny Girls. Justine never regrets two things in life; going to a concert or for a swim. Please subscribe to the podcast & check www.verbalhighs.com

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    1 hr 14 min
  • Episode 57: Tim Ward
    Tim Ward built Wellington's Hole in the Wall before launching The Matterhorn, Good Luck, & urban legend Shopping. He currently owns San Fran Bathhouse. Tim often gets historical dates wrong, often by a number of years. Tim often gets historical dates wrong, often by a number of years.

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    1 hr 31 min
  • Episode 56: Danny Lemon
    Danny Lemon has been a window dresser, pro roller-skater, child actor, and barber. He is one of NZ’s most passionate advocates of reggae music. In 2014 Danny lost the 8,500 records, as well as irreplaceable personal belongings, to arson.

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    1 hr 26 min
  • Episode 55: Sam Scott
    Sam Scott is a founding member of The Phoenix Foundation. He also works as a composer for screen, storyteller for Radio NZ, & producer for Dave Dobbyn. Sam is a fervent advocate of Molisana pasta. Please subscribe to the podcast & check www.verbalhighs.com

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    1 hr 26 min
  • Episode 54: Dave Benge
    Dave Benge is general manager of VIce NZ, coming from a career in music management & touring. He managed Fur Patrol, Cut Off Your Hands & Aldous Harding. Dave once wagered Shihad's live show fee on a game of pool with Tom Larkin. Please subscribe to the podcast & check www.verbalhighs.com

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    1 hr 34 min
  • Episode 53: Andrew Boak
    Andrew Boak formed punk band No Tag in the 1980s while working on Radio B. Now in San Fran, Andrew still plays music while working in Silicon Valley. Andrew is not a fan of the Foo Fighters’ live show. Please subscribe to the podcast & check www.verbalhighs.com

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    1 hr 35 min
  • Episode 52: Lily Chalmers
    Lily Chalmers is an organiser, innovator, & advocate who runs the Naenae Clubhouse, a space that encourages the creativity & ambition of Naenae youth. Lily claims Winston Peters is honest. Well, she claimed it once, in this podcast. Please subscribe to the podcast & check www.verbalhighs.com

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    1 hr 29 min
  • Episode 51: Otis Chamberlain
    Otis Chamberlain is a painter, illustrator, & musician based in Wellington via San Francisco, Timaru, & Melbourne. His art seeks to harmonise opposites. Otis spent the best part of ten years within a one kilometre radius of the corner of Wellington’s Vivian & Cuba Streets. Please subscribe to the podcast & check www.verbalhighs.com

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    1 hr 34 min
  • Episode 50: Frank Booker
    Frank Booker is Chris Cox; DJ, producer, teacher & family man. He has quietly built a global reputation for his edits, original productions & DJ sets. Frank signed an NDA the night he DJed for Prince, which he talks about on this podcast. Please subscribe to the podcast & check www.verbalhighs.com

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    1 hr 32 min
  • Episode 49: Chris Chetland
    Chris Chetland is a musician, mastering engineer, & theoretical biologist. He co-founded Kog Transmissions & continues to run award-winning Kog Studio. Chris’ early decision to include a CD with a gig ticket was inspired by Brian Arthur’s Theory of Increasing Returns. Please subscribe to the podcast & check www.verbalhighs.com

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    1 hr 28 min

About Verbal Highs

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Verbal Highs is a long-form interview podcast with people who create & innovate in their chosen art form, vocation, back shed, main stage, peer group, or shower cubicle. Based in Tāmaki Makaurau,…