Welcome to episode 236 of Sweetman Podcast with support from our sponsors – T Leaf T and Yeastie Boys
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Welcome to episode 235 of Sweetman Podcast with support from our sponsors – T Leaf T and Yeastie Boys
Now – as you probably know, as well as the usual platforms (this site, soundcloud, iTunes/Apple) you can now get to Sweetman Podcast on Spotify – follow it there and have it saved in your Spotify library.
Here I had a conversation with Peter Rowley. Read More
Welcome to episode 234 of Sweetman Podcast with support from our sponsors – T Leaf T and Yeastie Boys
Now – as you probably know, as well as the usual platforms (this site, soundcloud, iTunes/Apple) you can now get to Sweetman Podcast on Spotify – follow it there and have it saved in your Spotify library.
This week we pay tribute to Eddie Van Halen. What a day it was, last Wednesday. I had just finished recording a future episode of this podcast when my friend Ben Fulton dropped by to talk about the Van Halen news. We decided to get on the microphones and talk about Eddie, his playing, the band, everything he meant to us and to so many musicians and music fans. Read More
Welcome to episode 233 of Sweetman Podcast with support from our sponsors – T Leaf T and Yeastie Boys
Now – as you probably know, as well as the usual platforms (this site, soundcloud, iTunes/Apple) you can now get to Sweetman Podcast on Spotify – follow it there and have it saved in your Spotify library.
No guest this week. You’re stuck with me. I’ve just released my first book of poems. It’s called The Death of Music Journalism – and if you click on that link you’ll be taken to publisher site, The Cuba Press. There you can order the book. You can also order it from any good NZ bookstore, and many stores will already have copies. We are launching at Meow in Wellington, This Sunday, October 11 at 4pm. I’ll have readings from poets Rachel McAlpine and Freya Daly Sadgrove and music (and poetry) from Dr. Blue. The book will be launched by Pip Adam. Mary McCallum, my publisher, will speak. And I’ll speak. I’m going to MC the event and I’ll read a poem or three at the end. Sure. Read More
Welcome to episode 232 of Sweetman Podcast with support from our sponsors – T Leaf T and Yeastie Boys
Now – as you probably know, as well as the usual platforms (this site, soundcloud, iTunes/Apple) you can now get to Sweetman Podcast on Spotify – follow it there and have it saved in your Spotify library.
This is my third conversation with Darren Watson. We focus on his brand new album, Getting Sober For The End Of The World. In fact we go through it track by track, you’ll hear a snippet of each song – and some discussion of each song. The album is available to purchase from Bandcamp now. And you can click my link above to read my review of this fantastic record. Read More
Welcome to episode 231 of Sweetman Podcast with support from our sponsors – T Leaf T and Yeastie Boys
Now – as you probably know, as well as the usual platforms (this site, soundcloud, iTunes/Apple) you can now get to Sweetman Podcast on Spotify – follow it there and have it saved in your Spotify library.
Here I had a conversation with Geoff Stahl. He is Head of School for English, Film, Theatre and Media Studies at Victoria University of Wellington. He is also a record collector and DJ (TV Disko). Read More
Welcome to episode 230 of Sweetman Podcast with support from our sponsors – T Leaf T and Yeastie Boys
Now – as you probably know, as well as the usual platforms (this site, soundcloud, iTunes/Apple) you can now get to Sweetman Podcast on Spotify – follow it there and have it saved in your Spotify library.
Here I have a chat with Anna Dean. She is one half of the creative agency Double Denim. They also run a thing called the Ace Lady Network. Anna is a force in Wellington – she’s been her for the last 20 years and has been involved in journalism, broadcasting, event planning, party organizing, PR and has run social media and marketing campaigns in the film industry and for many corporate clients. Read More
Welcome to episode 229 of Sweetman Podcast with support from our sponsors – T Leaf T and Yeastie Boys
Now – as you probably know, as well as the usual platforms (this site, soundcloud, iTunes/Apple) you can now get to Sweetman Podcast on Spotify – follow it there and have it saved in your Spotify library.
A slightly different thing this week. Rachel Doré had interviewed me for MPR (Manawatu Peoples Radio) for the upcoming Manawatu Writers Festival and with her blessing and the station’s permission I’m re-sharing it. The interview was to promote my appearance at the festival which takes place this weekend (Sept 11-13). Read More
Welcome to episode 228 of Sweetman Podcast with support from our sponsors – T Leaf T and Yeastie Boys
Now – as you probably know, as well as the usual platforms (this site, soundcloud, iTunes/Apple) you can now get to Sweetman Podcast on Spotify – follow it there and have it saved in your Spotify library.
Ben Mulchin is a tour promoter (Valhalla Touring) and venue operator (Valhalla). Prior to buying into the bar and embracing his love of heavy metal to the level where he is now responsible for bringing out some of the legends of the scene he was a scientist. This was my first time meeting Ben. We sat in his bar last week and talked about his love of metal, his dedication to the bar and to putting on shows and what Covid-19 has done to 2020’s touring and working landscape. Read More
Welcome to episode 227 of Sweetman Podcast with support from our sponsors – T Leaf T and Yeastie Boys
Now – as you probably know, as well as the usual platforms (this site, soundcloud, iTunes/Apple) you can now get to Sweetman Podcast on Spotify – follow it there and have it saved in your Spotify library.
Charlotte Graham-McLay is a journalist, writer and broadcaster based in Wellington. She’s been a reporter, producer and on-air talent/presenter for RNZ and maybe you’ve read her reviews and essays at The Spinoff. She is NZ correspondent for goth The Guardian and The New York Times. Read More
Welcome to episode 226 of Sweetman Podcast with support from our sponsors – T Leaf T and Yeastie Boys
Now – as you probably know, as well as the usual platforms (this site, soundcloud, iTunes/Apple) you can now get to Sweetman Podcast on Spotify – follow it there and have it saved in your Spotify library.
Here’s my conversation with Eamonn Marra. He’s a writer and comedian. Earlier this year he published the superb novel, 2000ft Above Worry Level. I heartily recommend this book. Read More
Welcome to episode 225 of Sweetman Podcast with support from our sponsors – T Leaf T and Yeastie Boys
Now – as you probably know, as well as the usual platforms (this site, soundcloud, iTunes/Apple) you can now get to Sweetman Podcast on Spotify – follow it there and have it saved in your Spotify library.
Here’s a conversation I had recently with Ben Brown. He’s a writer and performance-poet based in Lyttelton. And I reckon he should be NZ’s Poet Laureate. This was my first time meeting Ben but I love his work. I don’t know when I first started reading his work but I love his poetry, he’s also written a gripping memoir, stories for children in both the School Journal and in book-form as standalones and there’s plays, film scripts and more memoir either in the pile to be completed or out in the world already. Read More