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November 7, 2020 by Simon Sweetman

Words In November – Sweet Talk: Saturday, November 21, Featherston Bowling Club

Featherston’s Booktown has been one of the shining lights in the NZ literary festivals over the last few years – this year, of course Covid had other plans. So some of the events were rescheduled and spread out across the year. I’m thrilled to be part of the final even for 2020 – Words in […]
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November 4, 2020 by Simon Sweetman

Sweetman Podcast # 237: Jackson Nieuwland

Welcome to episode 237 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 […]
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September 4, 2020 by Simon Sweetman

Better Off Read Podcast: Episode 78 – Sound Series 6; Carl Shuker and Simon Sweetman

One of my favourite podcasts to check in on is Pip Adam’s Better Off Read. I was a guest on it way back in 2016, episode 29. Pip returned the favour and was on my podcast a while back. The Better Off Read podcast has continued across the last few years. But recently Pip has started a “Sound […]
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August 27, 2020 by Simon Sweetman

Sweetman Podcast # 227: Charlotte Graham-McLay

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 […]
Posted in Blog, Podcasts · Tagged Acast, Apple, Broadcaster, Charlotte Graham, Charlotte Graham-McLay, Chat, Creative Writing, Dancer, Discussion, Interview, Interviewer, Journalism, Journalist, MEDIA, Memoir, New York Times, Off The Tracks, Online, Podcast, Presenter, Print, Radio, RNZ, Simon Sweetman, Social Media, Soundcloud, Spotify, Stitcher, Sweetman, Sweetman Podcast, Sweetman Podcast # 227, Sweetman Podcast # 227: Charlotte Graham-McLay, Sweetman Podcast: Charlotte Graham-McLay, T Leaf T, Talk, The Guardian, The Spinoff, TV, Write, Writer, Writing, Yeastie Boys, You can support Off The Tracks via PressPatron ·

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June 12, 2019 by Simon Sweetman

Sweetman Podcast # 172: Eddie Rayner

Welcome to episode 172 of Sweetman Podcast with support from our sponsors – T Leaf T, Yeastie Boys and La Petite Chocolat.  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 is my chat with Eddie Rayner. I recorded this in late […]
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February 21, 2019 by Simon Sweetman

Sweetman Podcast: Episode 156 – Mike Weston

Welcome to episode 156 of Sweetman Podcast with support from our sponsors – T Leaf T, Yeastie Boys and La Petite Chocolat.  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 chat with Mike Weston – it […]
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November 23, 2018 by Simon Sweetman

Sweetman Podcast: Episode 143 – Chris Wilson (Gold Medal Famous)

Welcome to episode 143 of Sweetman Podcast with support from our sponsors – T Leaf T, Yeastie Boys and La Petite Chocolat. Now – 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 to access each new episode; or via Anchor/FMyou can get the […]
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March 12, 2018 by Simon Sweetman

NZ Festival Writers & Readers: Francis Spufford & Elizabeth Knox Talk About God

Francis Spufford & Elizabeth Knox Talk About God Circa One, Circa Theatre Saturday, March 10 This Writers & Readers session featured a conversation about God between long-time correspondents Francis Spufford (UK) and Elizabeth Knox (NZ). It was, if you’ll pardon the pun, a spirited conversation. It was lively, funny and often irritating. For a start, […]
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March 1, 2018 by Simon Sweetman

Sweetman Podcast: Episode 105 – Ebony Lamb (Eb & Sparrow)

Welcome to episode 105 of Sweetman Podcast with support from our sponsors – T Leaf T, Yeastie Boys and Le Petite Chocolat. Here’s a chat with Ebony Lamb, singer/songwriter, frontperson for Eb & Sparrow. We talked about the band’s upcoming tour and new album and in fact talked through all of their music – from early success as the opening act […]
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February 15, 2018 by Simon Sweetman

Sweetman Podcast: Episode 103 – Richard Langston

Welcome to episode 103 of Sweetman Podcast with support from our sponsors – T Leaf T, Yeastie Boys and Le Petite Chocolat. I sat down for a chat with Richard Langston. We’ve met and talked a few times over the years but this was the first time I’d attempted to get his full story – journalist, poet, broadcaster, music enthusiast, television […]
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February 2, 2018 by Simon Sweetman

Sweetman Podcast: Episode 101 – Ant Donaldson

Welcome to episode 101 of Sweetman Podcast with support from our sponsors – T Leaf T, Yeastie Boys and Le Petite Chocolat. Here’s a chat with legendary Wellington drummer Ant Donaldson. I met Ant a few years back – having been an admirer of his playing across so many bands. The Razorblade, The Mantarays, The Six Volts/Front Lawn, The Labcoats, The […]
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January 25, 2018 by Simon Sweetman

Sweetman Podcast: Episode 100 – The 100th Episode

Welcome to episode 100 of Sweetman Podcast with support from our sponsors – T Leaf T, Yeastie Boys and Le Petite Chocolat. I had a conversation with myself. That is to say – the podcast has reached episode 100 and it was time to look back. I turned on the tape recorder and captured some thoughts about the evolution of the […]
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