Verbal Highs

Verbal Highs

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Verbal Highs episodes

  • Episode 98: Yadana Saw
    Yadana Saw is a music journalist, radio presenter, & storyteller. In 2014 she pitched a documentary on student radio to RNZ, & has worked there ever since. Yadana is a dormant activist, ready to strike at any time. Please subscribe to the podcast & check www.verbalhighs.com

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    1 hr 20 min
  • Episode 97: Gabriel Atkinson
    Gabriel Atkinson is a member of Weta, the band tipped as NZ’s next great rock band before ending in a halt. He now lives in country Victoria, Australia. Slim Dusty slips out of him every now & again. Please subscribe to the podcast & check www.verbalhighs.com

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    1 hr 50 min
  • Episode 96: John Paul Moss
    John Paul Moss convenes AUM, a family-friendly three-day New Year’s festival that encourages art, creativity, ideas, & interactions. AUM just turned six. AUM holds the world record for the largest gathering of unicorns in one place.

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    1 hr 13 min
  • Episode 95: Orlando Stewart
    Orlando Stewart makes moving images The Spinoff once described as ‘weird TV genius’. In 2005 he was the manager of Wayne Anderson: Singer of Songs. Orlando’s work celebrates the sad splendour of the suburban dream. Please subscribe to the podcast & check www.verbalhighs.com.

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    1 hr 16 min
  • Episode 94: James Meharry
    James Meharry is the deejay, promoter, graphic designer, remixer, record label owner, record cutter, and Christchurch local who saved radio station RDU. He knows who Simon from The Exchange is. Please subscribe to the podcast & check www.verbalhighs.com

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    1 hr 19 min
  • Episode 93: Tipene
    Steven ‘Tipene’ Hamer is a rapper, music producer, grafter, youth worker, & advocate. In 2019 he was named Best Urban Artist at the Waiata Music Awards. When Tipene offered the last pork bun to a stranger they soon became friends. Please subscribe to the podcast & check www.verbalhighs.com

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    1 hr 17 min
  • Episode 92: Amanda Wright
    Amanda Wright is the founder of Splore, the festival she directed for 16 years. The road to Splore began in 1990 when Amanda found outdoor parties in Goa. Amanda first deejayed on two fax machines. Please subscribe to the podcast & check www.verbalhighs.com

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    1 hr 17 min
  • Episode 91: Darren Watson
    Darren Watson is a musician, songwriter, teacher, & activist who rose to prominence with Chicago Smoke Shop. He is touring throughout NZ in October. Darren is Getting Sober for The End of The World. Please subscribe to the podcast & check www.verbalhighs.com

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    1 hr 20 min
  • Episode 90: Tom Sainsbury
    Tom Sainsbury is a Snapchat Dude, comedian, writer, actor, and bona fide Paula Bennett impersonator. His first film Dead is currently in pre-production. Tom also judges independent cat competitions. Please subscribe to the podcast & check www.verbalhighs.com

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    1 hr 5 min
  • Episode 89: DLT
    Darryl Thompson is a producer, composer and artist from Ngāti Kahungunu. He produced ‘Chains’ with Che Fu and co-founded Upper Hutt Posse with Te Kupu. Planet Rock does not hang out in the disco suede end of his mind. Please subscribe to the podcast & check www.verbalhighs.com

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    1 hr 22 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,…