Verbal Highs

Verbal Highs

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Verbal Highs episodes

  • Episode 108: Kris Holmes
    Kris Holmes is a NZ-born music teacher, collector, & performer who lives in San Antonio, Texas. His green card was issued the day Trump came to power. Kris once made a 599900% return on a $1 investment. Please subscribe to the podcast & check www.verbalhighs.com

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    1 hr 43 min
  • Episode 107: Chopper Reedz
    Scott Towers is Chopper Reedz, saxophonist extraordinaire for Fat Freddy’s Drop. When not Freddying, he likes cooking from scratch & fishing from kayaks. Scott’s mullet is not on his head, it is in his heart. Please subscribe to the podcast & check www.verbalhighs.com

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    1 hr 26 min
  • Episode 106: Fiona Bourne
    Fiona Bourne—aka Miss Fee—hand built the 14-piece Housewife’s Choice sound system, which she operates alongside her musical partner Yasmin Rupesinghe. Fiona’s old boss thought she was on the run from the law. Please subscribe to the podcast & check www.verbalhighs.com

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    1 hr 9 min
  • Episode 105: Jen Ferguson
    Jen Ferguson and husband Glenn own and operate London-based craft beer, hot sauce, and vinyl record emporium Hop, Burns, & Black. In 2014 they opened their first shop in Peckham, SE. An errant night at orchestra camp in Dunedin saw Jen quickly lose interest in playing the violin. Please subscribe to the podcast & check www.verbalhighs.com

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    1 hr 21 min
  • Episode 104: Chris Schulz
    Chris Schulz is a freelance journalist, music fan, & storytelling aficionado. In 2006 he was part of the team that set up Stuff Media’s Auckland bureau. Chris once felt great shame at a Macklemore concert. Please subscribe to the podcast & check www.verbalhighs.com

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    1 hr 22 min
  • Episode 103: John Minty
    John Minty is the festival director of Splore. He is a friend and affiliate of the Polynesian Panthers & was a member of the dawn raid-era PIG Patrol. His Panther friends affectionately dubbed him Sione Lolly. Please subscribe to the podcast & check www.verbalhighs.com

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    1 hr 15 min
  • Episode 102: Nick D'Angelo
    Nick D’Angelo is the alter ego of hip hop pioneer, nightclub promoter, broadcaster, former bFM station manager, & self-professed hustler Simon Laan. Nick once held a foam party with very little foam. Please subscribe to the podcast & check www.verbalhighs.com

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    1 hr 50 min
  • Episode 101: Emma Wollum
    Emma Wollum is a competitive pun champion, award-winning accordion player, comedian, singer, & speech therapist. She performs pop classics in Klingon. Emma has sold out to the mayonnaise people. Please subscribe to the podcast & check www.verbalhighs.com

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    1 hr 15 min
  • Episode 100: Jed Town
    Jed Town is a video artist & musician. From The Features to ICU, via Fetus Productions and the techno of early ‘90s London, Jed’s imprint spans decades. Jed does a convincing vocal rendition of ‘Energy Flash’ by Joey Beltram. Please subscribe to the podcast & check www.verbalhighs.com

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    1 hr 35 min
  • Episode 99: Mu
    Chris ‘Mu’ Faiumu is DJ Fitchie, the founder & one-man rhythm section of Fat Freddy’s Drop. The band are one of NZ’s most successful musical exports.Mu was introduced to music via a brown bogan record collection. Please subscribe to the podcast & check www.verbalhighs.com

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    1 hr 13 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,…