The Department of Conversation with Pat Brittenden
By Blindfish Media
The Department of Conversation with Pat BrittendenMar 17, 2022
Ep243 David 'NakedPastor" Hayward on Trans Rights, his inspiration, what Easter means and the Church in 2023
David Hayward is a pastor turned artist painting, drawing, and thinking about what it takes to be free to be you. If you’re interested in deconstruction, spiritual journeying, freedom of thought, or looking for your authentic self, you’re welcome to join him while he searches too.
Pat has been sharing David's art, especially the art that challenges the church on their LGTB opinions, since Posie Parker came to NZ and was promptly sent packing.
Today we talk rights for vulnerable groups, was Jesus political and why the church seems to be so inwardly looking, other than when it's ready to tell someone off, which seems to be the opposite of what it was designed to be 2,000 years ago.
Ep242 Raf Manji, leader of The Opportunities Party (NZ)
Raf is a multi-disciplinarian with a background in finance, governance, strategy, policy and risk.
Raf has worked in banking, finance, governance, strategy, and policy and risk. He’s worked for start-ups, not-for-profits, and government, bringing a variety of perspectives to his role as the leader of The Opportunities Party (TOP).
Raf spent two terms as a Christchurch City Councillor from 2013 to 2019. Since leaving Council, he has worked with the Human Rights Commission and the NZ Police Assurance and Risk committee.
Raf has a degree in Economics from the University of Manchester, a Graduate Diploma in Political Science, and a Masters Degree in International Law and Politics from the University of Canterbury.
He has spent many years examining the friction between the public and private space, and is especially interested in the reform of our monetary, welfare and tax systems, as well as our political, administrative, and constitutional arrangements.
Raf is looking to take TOP into parliament in 2023 by winning the seat of Ilam in Christchurch and hopefully taking one or two other TOP MPs with him on the list.
Ep241 Assoc Professor Grant Duncan on Politics in NZ
Grant Duncan PhD is a political commentator, academic, and non-fiction writer from Auckland, New Zealand. Grant is an Associate Professor in Politics at Massey University.
We have a chat today about the political scene in NZ, why Christopher Luxon is not trusted and is media creating the narrative or reporting on it?
Ep240 Tony Sutorius, 'Elements of Truth' documentary film maker
Tony Sutorius runs Porirua-based company Unreal Films. Sutorius first made his mark as a filmmaker with Campaign, a 1999 documentary about an election campaign. Since then his company has won a reputation as the company to call for films about elections, from training videos for electoral staff, to films promoting voting and explaining how it works.
His latest project, Elements of Truth follows former National MP Jami-Lee Ross as he seeks to restore his political fortunes by joining forces with conspiracy theorist Billy Te Kahika Jr. ahead of the 2020 election.
Ep239 Simon Wilson, Senior Writer at the NZ Herald
We're back baby for 2023 and this year we have pivoted slightly into focusing on political conversations.
Simon Wilson is a senior writer with the New Zealand Herald. He is a former editor of Metro, Cuisine and Consumer magazines, and has also been chief subeditor for the New Zealand Listener and a commissioning editor for book publisher AH & AW Reed. He is the winner of many journalism awards, both as a writer and an editor, including magazine of the year (for both Cuisine and Metro), feature writer of the year (twice), first-person essayist of the year, opinion writer of the year and reviewer of the year. He is a recipient of a President’s Award and the Auckland Cup from Te Kāhui Whaihanga New Zealand Institute of Architects.
238 David Fenton, "The Activist’s Media Handbook, Lessons From Fifty Years as a Progressive Agitator"
In the late 1960s David Fenton was a photojournalist, for Liberation News Service while also publishing in the NY Times, Life, Newsweek and others.
In 1978 David was the director of Public Relations at Rolling Stone magazine. He was co-producer of the "No Nukes" concerts with Jackson Browne, Bruce Springsteen, Bonnie Raitt, James Taylor and many others in New York City, 1979.
In 1982 David founded Fenton Communications to promote issue-oriented public relations campaigns focusing on the environment, public health and human rights. Since founding the company, he pioneered the use of professional P.R. and advertising techniques by not-for-profit public interest groups in the United States and around the world
David also co-founded three independent not-for-profit organizations including the Death Penalty Information Center, which helps journalists cover evidence of innocence and racial bias in the death penalty system.
David has just released his latest publication "The Activist’s Media Handbook, Lessons From Fifty Years as a Progressive Agitator" which discusses how to organize social media campaigns
237 Mike Rinder, former senior executive of the Church of Scientology
Mike Rinder is an Australian-American former senior executive of the Church of Scientology who has recently written about his experiences in the church publishing a memoir A Billion Years: My Escape From a Life in the Highest Ranks of Scientology.
Mike joins Pat to talk cricket, billion-year contracts, rugby league, Xenu, dogs, South Park and any question Pat has about Scientology which he has been obsessed with for more than a decade.
236 Don McGlashan on life, music, creativity and avoiding walking down Dominion Road
Don McGlashan is a New Zealand composer, singer and multi-instrumentalist who Is best known for membership in the bands Blam Blam Blam, The Front Lawn, and The Mutton Birds, before going solo. He has also composed for cinema and television. Among other instruments, McGlashan has played guitar, drums, euphonium and French horn.
Don is about to embark on a nationwide tour and joins us to talk about life, the universe, music, his career and everything
001 (BHN Special) Paula Penfold on her Fire and Fury Documentary
In the 'Fire and Fury' press release Stuff claims they "began with a day of violence but ended up somewhere much more frightening."
Since Fire and Fury was released more news this week has been released about how some of those groups featured in the documentary have made it clear they have a desire to get involved in local body politics nefariously to attempt to make New Zealand ungovernable.
In this episode investigative journalist, researcher and reporter for the documentary Paula Penfold joins us for the hour live to chat about Fire and Fury, the reception and fallout from it, why they did it and anything more she can add to the conversation in NZ today.
Catch more about #BHN with clips etc on the YouTube channel here www.youtube.com/c/DOCNZStudios
235 Alex Holder, 'Unprecedented' documentary film maker
Later Holder was subpoenaed to testify before the Jan 6 House Select Committee and he provided them with hundreds of hours of footage that was shot of Trump, his family and the events surrounding Jan 6th that they captured.
Alex spends an hour with us as we deep dive into Trump, his family and the documentary which can be seen in NZ on Three On Demand.
233 Jason Kerrison, lead singer of OpShop and outspoken anti-mandate crusader
He has created waves with some media profiles accusing them of spreading disinformation and warning them of the potential consequences by what he now acknowledges as regrettable, and inaccurate, memes and tweets citing death penalties in the past for media people who mislead the public.
232 Sharyn Casey, The Edge announcer and Dancing with the Stars host
We talk women in media, parenting, dogs and more along with delving into tabloid intrusion into life ad what it means for public personalities sharing and/or over sharing their private lives.
231 Kate Rodger, Newshub Entertainment Editor and Film Reviewer
230 Tom Mutch, Kiwi journalist in Ukraine
229 Sean Plunket, broadcaster, journalist and Founding Editor of The Platform
We spend an hour with Sean talking about "what is being woke?", "why is the Platform and different from other news agencies?", "where is the line between being cancelled and a commercial decision?" and more
228 Zack "JerryRigEverything" Nelson on his decade on YouTube, wife, family and life
227 Jason Gunn, legendary NZ broadcaster and entertainer
Jason joins us to talk life, the universe and everything and share his take on the importance of telling good stories
226 Pax Assadi, Comedian, writer and actor
225 Nomiki Konst US journalist, progressive activist and political commentator
The Nomiki Show is a progressive left politics news podcast / livestream that shines light on the status quo. TNS is hosted by Nomiki Konst and airs Wednesday and Fridays evenings in the US.
224 Rev. Spanky Moore on Easter in a Western society in 2022
223 Mark Dye, breakfast host on Today FM and medicinal cannabis entrepreneur
Outside of the media, Mark is an entrepreneur. He's Co-Founder/CEO of medicinal cannabis company NUBU - the country's largest cannabis distributor and the first to legally sell cannabis in New Zealand.
In 2022 Mark joins the Tova breakfast show on Today FM as breakfast co-host.
222 Paula Penfold on Stuff's "Disordered" documentary
Thomas is one of an estimated 3,000 New Zealand babies born every year with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. His story is told in Stuff Circuit's latest documentary Disordered - which explores Aotearoa's shameful incidence of FASD
221 Petra Bagust, presenter, podcaster and chaplain
220 Bruce Pilbrow, CEO of Spirit of Adventure Trust
Bruce is the current CEO of the Spirit of Adventure Trust, a speaker and a transformer.
219 Heather Simpson, anti anti-vax mother and influencer
218 Katherine Mangu-Ward, US commentator and Editor in Chief of Reason Magazine
She has written for The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, The Los Angeles Times, Slate and is also a frequent commentator on radio and TV networks NPR, CNBC, C-SPAN, Fox Business, Fox News Channel, and MSNBC.
Katherine is also the co-host of the Libertarian podcast The Reason Roundtable.
217 Byron C Clark, Disinformation Researcher
216 Dave Wiggins, stand up comedian and the business of comedy
Restarting a profession that requires an audience and a business that needs patrons in a global pandemic might seem like a bad joke, but Dave and his business partner are now running 'Hello Comedy' and about to start their first event with comedian Nick Rado.
215 Neurologist Dr. Steven Novella on Joe Rogan and the Media Algorithm
214 Jeremy Morris, Apple+ 'Twas the Fight Before Christmas', the Christmas Lawyer
It follows the story of a North Idaho neighborhood turned upside down by one man's obsession with bringing Christmas cheer to all, through the biggest community Christmas event America has ever seen. The plan hits a snag when the home owners' association informs him that the event violates the rules of the neighborhood. A contentious fight over the festivities erupts and things snowball out of control. As the situation escalates, the film asks the question, who wins when different rights and interests collide?
213 Liv McKenzie, award winning comedian and actress
212 R.A. the Rugged Man, hip-hop icon, East Coast rapper
211 Matthew Metcalfe, 'Mothers of the Revolution' producer
After learning the ropes making short films and music videos, ex-soldier Matthew Metcalfe has made films in Antarctica and Iraq, and produced movies and TV movies with partners in Canada (Nemesis Game), England (Dean Spanley) and France (Capital in the 21st Century). His projects range from tutus (ballet feature Giselle) to war (animated film 25 April)
Matthew's latest project is a documentary about the Greenham women who began a peace camp protesting the arrival of American nuclear missiles. The all women camp began in 1981 and ended nearly two decades later. 'Mother's of the Revolution' is released NZ wide on Jan 20th.
210 Derek Beres, LA based author and media expert
209 Gabrielle Stone, 'Eat, Pray, #FML' author and actress
In 2017 Stone began a life changing journey after she discovered her husband of two years had been cheating on her for 6 months with a woman 10 years her junior. Her journey has led to two best selling books, a podcast, public engagement and a life today that she wouldn't trade for anything.
208 James Shaw, Co-Leader of The Green Party
In October 2017 the Green Party agreed to support a Labour-led government. Shaw became the Minister outside Cabinet for Statistics and Climate Change Issues, as well as holding the Associate Finance portfolio. Following the 2020 general election the Greens agreed to cooperate with the Labour majority government, and Shaw was re-appointed as the Minister for Climate Change.
207 Guy Montgomery, Comedian, Taskmaster runner up and podcaster
2019 saw Guy perform at the invitation only Just For Laughs Festival in Montreal, tape a set for Comedy Central in Austin, Texas, tour his surprisingly and enduringly popular podcast the Worst Idea of All Time through America, Australia and the UK and perform critically acclaimed runs of his solo show at the Edinburgh Fringe and Melbourne International Comedy Festival.
206 Debbie Ngarewa-Packer, co-leader of Te Pāti Māori
She stood for the Māori Party during the 2020 election in the seat of Te Tai Hauāuru. While she didn't win the electorate, she made it into parliament from her position on the Māori Party list.
205 Simon McKinney, Comedian, Artist and Impressionist
204 Lloyd Spencer Davis, Professor of Science Communication
203 DJ Sir-vere, NZ hip hop icon
202 Chris Huriwai, activist and 'Milked' documentarian
See Milked at the NZIFF at selected location, COVID dependent
North Island
Hawkes Bay 2/4 December
New Plymouth 30 November/2 December
Palmerston North 28 November
Wellington 14/15/20 November
South Island
Nelson 14/17 November
Christchurch 13/16 November
Timaru 14 November
Dunedin 7 November
Gore 14 November
More details at www.nziff.co.nz
201 Dan Goodwin on collapsing the conventional and how "psychosis is a lot like love"
Now Dan mixes his time in his art, and speaking about mental health and how his experiences influence his writing and performing.
200 Jan Oliver Lucks, director of HBO Max's "There is no 'I' in Threesome"
Lucks takes the viewer by the hand and says, "Hey, let's try polyamory." Just as he and his girlfriend get engaged, then move to different ends of New Zealand for professional reasons, sleeping with lots of other people before their wedding 12 months hence seems like the smart thing to do... until it isn't.
199 David Downs on his "A Mild Touch of Cancer" documentary and CAR T-Cell therapy
David's story can now be seen in the NZIFF documentary 'A Mild Touch of the Cancer' in cinemas in November
198 Peter Wolfkamp, builder, broadcaster and 'The Block' foreman
Pete began his building career in 1987 and fell into radio as the resident builder on Newstalk ZB, a role he still continues to this day, every Sunday morning, from 6am-9am.
Pete and Pat talk over much to do with building, Pete's career, The Block and the rights of people to have affordable, quality housing.
197 Kaylee Bell, award winning country musician and face of NZ music on Spotify
Kaylee has performed with Keith Urban and have opened for The Dixie Chicks and Morgan Evans amongst others. She was recently announced as the face of a new Spotify global playlist, an honour which came with a giant billboard in Time Square with Kaylee's face on it.
195 Tom Sainsbury, Comedian and Snapchat Dude
196 Ruby Tui, Olympic Rugby Sevens Gold Medalist and internet sensation
Ruby shot to international fame when a post game BBC interview went viral with the world loving Ruby's relaxed nature, humorous responses and 'kiwi' way of responding.
194 Anthony Powell, Antarctic Documentary Filmmaker
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