Waterboys

By Thabiso Sibanda and Kim Moore

Thabiso Sibanda and Kim Moore, otherwise known as the Waterboys, are two twenty-somethings living in Wellington, New Zealand. The podcast is a collection of their takes on the world - social issues, c... more

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The podcast currently has 53 episodes available.

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December 19, 2019 2019 Year in Review: Alcohol, Concussions, Adult Responsibilities, and Basketball
In this episode of the Waterboys podcast, Thabi and Kim discuss moments in each other’s lives that stood out to them in 2019. In a year where they both moved down to Wellington, Thabi’s year was marked by alleged drunk adventures, and the unfortunate realisation that he now has adult responsibilities that Mum and Dad can’t solve. For Kim, the importance of doing what you love, and the effects of a second concussion were present throughout 2019. A big thank you to anyone who listened in 2019. Stay hydr
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49min
December 12, 2019 Fortnightly Feature: Improvised Comedy, PC Culture, Audience Participation, and Gender in Comedy. Featuring Tara McEntee
In this Fortnightly Feature, we interview Tara McEntee to hear about the world of improvised comedy! We talk about her improv journey and ask what she thinks makes a good improviser, before touching on gender roles in comedy and the idea of introversion vs extroversion in improv. Finally, we learn how being an improviser has shaped Tara as a person. Stay hydrated!
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1h 21min
December 10, 2019 Waterboys Weekly: The McVeggie Burger, Jay Z and Taylor Swift vs Music Streaming, Gun Violence, and Mums and Careers.
In the latest edition of the Waterboys Weekly, we discuss McDonald's new non-vege veggie burger and the tangled relationships of Jay Z and Taylor Swift with music streaming services. We also talk about the perceived tension between motherhood and career, and ask whether guns can ever be safe. Stay hydrated!
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36min
December 05, 2019 Fortnightly Feature: The Young Nats, Youth Politics, and Free Speech. Featuring Sam Stead
In this episode of Fortnightly Feature, we interview Sam Stead, president of the Young Nats, to hear about his journey through National Party youth politics. We cover the idea of identity politics, being a ‘one party person,’ and safe spaces at University campuses. He then gave his takes on the burgeoning free speech debate, and the links between politics and religion. Stay hydrated!
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1h 20min
December 02, 2019 Waterboys Weekly: Tobacco Tax, Pākehā Protestors, Limes, Noname, and the Crusaders
On this edition of Waterboys Weekly, Thabi and Kim discuss the tobacco tax and its implications for smokers, before diving into the issue of Pākehā protestors at Ōwairaka/Mt Albert. We then lament/ridicule the demise of lime scooters before talking about one of our favourite artists, Noname, quitting music. Finally, we give our thoughts on the new Crusaders branding. Enjoy!
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36min
November 28, 2019 Calendar Catch-up: Koalas, Sick Days, Epstein and Interviews
In our first edition of the Calendar Catch-up we review this month's worth of podcasts, including the stories from our Weekly episodes, the awesome interviews from Monique and Litia on our Fortnightly shows, and our close look into conspiracies in the Monthly. Find out how some of the stories have progressed and hear a few of the insights we had looking back over our conversations. Stay hydrated!
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31min
November 26, 2019 Waterboys Weekly: Gender Reveals, Violence, Hollywood Whitewashing and Prisoner Votes
In the latest episode of Waterboys Weekly, we discuss rape culture and violence in New Zealand and ask what kind of conversations we need to be having about these issues. We then yarn about the viral video of a woman farting her gender reveal, give our takes on whether prisoners should be allowed to vote, and finish on a recent example of whitewashing in Hollywood. Stay hydrated!
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45min
November 20, 2019 Fortnightly Feature: Is having a racial preference when dating, racist? Featuring Litia Tuiburelevu
In this episode of fortnightly feature, we interview Litia Tuiburelevu to hear her thoughts on racial preferences in the dating world. We then touch on whether there is a hierarchy of ethnicities when it comes to dating, and ask what role pop culture might play in removing negative stereotypes associated to different races. Stay hydrated!
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1h 2min
November 19, 2019 Waterboys Weekly: Emoji Censorship, Bachelor Parties and Transgender Awareness Week
What does Instagram have against eggplants? Is it possible to live forever? What antics are acceptable for pre-wedding parties? Thabi and Kim tackle these questions and more on this edition of Waterboys Weekly - enjoy!
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43min
November 14, 2019 Monthly Magnify: Conspiracy Theories
In this edition of Monthly Magnify, Thabi, Kim and Becky get their tin-foil hats on to relay, review, and rank some of the spiciest of conspiracy theories. We ask what makes conspiracies so enticing (2:40), before diving into Flat Earth theory (9:00) and the Jeffrey Epstein scandal (24:10). We then explore the Illuminati (45:30), the (fake?) Moon Landing (50:05), Chemtrails (55:10), and finally 9/11 (59:20). We finish off with some quick-fire conspiracy theories from the listeners. Enjoy!
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1h 16min

FAQs about Waterboys:

How many episodes does Waterboys have?

The podcast currently has 53 episodes available.