AmeriNZ Podcast

AmeriNZ 111p – Between Conventions

Arthur — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 13:13:16 GMT

Episode 111 is now available, and it's free no matter where you get it from. You can listen to it or download it through the player at the bottom of the post here, or subscribe for free through iTunes here (you must have the free iTunes player installed). You can also listen to it for free through the player on my MySpace page. Jason and I are back to wrap up the Democratic National Convention ad look ahead to the Republican National Convention. What did we think about the speeches at the Democratic Convention? What were the highlights? The lobbyist loopholes must be closed. John McCain’s choice for Vice President: What can we say? We have some breaking news. We think McCain’s choice is truly awful—there’s no stronger way of putting that. Sarah Palin is a tool—I can’t stand her. Given McCain’s indebtedness to the oil and gas industry, who else would he have picked? We have heaps of comments to close out the episode. We’ll be back with another political chat in a week. Be sure to visit Jason’s blog! Please leave a comment at http://amerinzpodcast.com/, send an email to arthur{at]amerinzpodcast.com, or ring my US listener line on 206-339-8413. Get AmeriNZ Podcast for free on iTunes

Podomatic AmeriNZ 110 - Poltical Chat - Conventions Begin

Arthur — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 08:10:16 GMT

Episode 110 is now available, and it's free no matter where you get it from. You can listen to it or download it through the player at the bottom of the post here, or subscribe for free through iTunes here (you must have the free iTunes player installed). You can also listen to it for free through the player on my MySpace page. The Democratic National Convention began today, so Jason and I are back to chat about politics. We begin by discussing the two main US parties, inspired by a listener question, and talk about how they evolved into the parties they are today—their differences then and now. This sets the stage for discussions about the party conventions (this also gave me a chance to sneak in a little story from my past). We look at the purpose of the conventions. Is the Republican McCain’s campaign doing anything unusual to target the Democrats during their convention? What do we think about Joe Biden? I actually met him once (did you hear who Jason and I met years ago?). We have a phone comment about our last political chat to end today’s episode with. We’ll be back next week, when we’ll go over comments to this episode. I’ll be posting a regular solo episode at the end of this week. Please leave a comment at http://amerinzpodcast.com/, send an email to arthur{at]amerinzpodcast.com, or ring my US listener line on 206-339-8413. Get AmeriNZ Podcast for free on iTunes

AmeriNZ Video 01 – My New Zealand

Arthur — Sun, 24 Aug 2008 03:52:50 GMT

This is my first video, though technically it’s just a kind of slide show. But I wanted to share some of the special places I’ve been in New Zealand, and this seemed like a good way to start doing videos. In future videos I’ll show you more of my New Zealand. Please leave a comment, email me at Arthur{at}amerinzpodcast.com or ring my US listener line on (206) 339-8413. Get AmeriNZ Podcast for free on iTunes

AmeriNZ 109 - Marriage Equality

Arthur — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 10:41:04 GMT

Episode 109 is now available, and it's free no matter where you get it from. You can listen to it or download it through the player at the bottom of the post here, or subscribe for free through iTunes here (you must have the free iTunes player installed). You can also listen to it for free through the player on my MySpace page. Today is all about marriage equality. I start out sharing my thoughts on the topic of marriage equality, then I move on to take on a religious wingnut and his loopy arguments. You may find something useful in all this to combat the bigots you encounter. But I do get a bit stroppy in my rhetoric, so be warned. A comment on another topic lets me tell you something about a tech development in New Zealand. If you have a strong stomach and want to see the relevant link, see the comments to episode 106 on the main site. Please leave a comment at http://amerinzpodcast.com/, send an email to arthur{at]amerinzpodcast.com, or ring my US listener line on 206-339-8413. Get AmeriNZ Podcast for free on iTunes

AmeriNZ 108 - Media Empire

Arthur — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 06:26:49 GMT

Episode 108 is now available, and it's free no matter where you get it from. You can listen to it or download it through the player at the bottom of the post here, or subscribe for free through iTunes here (you must have the free iTunes player installed). You can also listen to it for free through the player on my MySpace page. Today’s episode is mainly about the feedback from Episode 107 (thank you everyone!). First us, though, I give you some personal updates. I got a lot of really good feedback on how to proceed with my blog, podcast and upcoming videos. That also allows me to share some other things. Finally today, I have something about New Zealand to share. The next episode will be about marriage equality, and the next political podcast will probably be on Tuesday, 26 Aug rather than Friday 29 Aug. Please leave a comment at http://amerinzpodcast.com/, send an email to arthur{at]amerinzpodcast.com, or ring my US listener line on 206-339-8413. Get AmeriNZ Podcast for free on iTunes

AmeriNZ 107 - Directing content

Arthur — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 06:00:15 GMT

Episode 107 is now available, and it's free no matter where you get it from. You can listen to it or download it through the player at the bottom of the post here, or subscribe for free through iTunes here (you must have the free iTunes player installed). You can also listen to it for free through the player on my MySpace page. First up today I talk about some of the additional things I want to do, beyond the podcast and blog, and I ask for your feedback. Not everyone wants the same sort of content, so this is your chance to speak up. Also, the Friday episode is moving to Thurday (NZ time), for now, at least. Comments let me expand on a few topics. Birthday greetings to Wes Stone and Big Fatty. Also, a special hello to listener Alvaro. Please leave a comment at http://amerinzpodcast.com/, send an email to arthur{at]amerinzpodcast.com, or ring my US listener line on 206-339-8413. Get AmeriNZ Podcast for free on iTunes

AmerINZ 106 – The Tyranny of Distance

Arthur — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 10:50:56 GMT

Episode 106 is now available, and it's free no matter where you get it from. You can listen to it or download it through the player at the bottom of the post here, or subscribe for free through iTunes here (you must have the free iTunes player installed). You can also listen to it for free through the player on my MySpace page. Today I talk a bit about a car accident that my sister was recently in. It's a good reminder that people who live a far way from home—or overseas—have to be prepared for this kind of thing. Although many don't think about it, they should. I'm now planning on talking about comments from only the past two weeks. Please leave a comment at http://amerinzpodcast.com/, send an email to arthur{at]amerinzpodcast.com, or ring my US listener line on 206-339-8413. Get AmeriNZ Podcast for free on iTunes

AmeriNZ 105 - Monthly Politics

Arthur — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 06:13:28 GMT

Episode 105 is now available, and it's free no matter where you get it from. You can listen to it or download it through the player at the bottom of the post here, or subscribe for free through iTunes here (you must have the free iTunes player installed). You can also listen to it for free through the player on my MySpace page. It’s time again for a political podcast with Jason, but this one starts out with a special announcement. From there, it’s on to talk of Obama’s recent tour and McCain’s reaction to it, Condoleeza Rice in New Zealand and the Pacific, and then on to the vice presidential sweepstakes. We also talk about the scandals at the US Justice Department, and another story in the news that has nothing to do with politics. Be sure to visit Jason’s blog! The next political podcast with Jason is tentatively scheduled for posting on Friday, August 29 New Zealand time. Special thanks to Ryan of The Way We See It podcast for the voicemail that opens today’s episode. I'll go over all comments next time (this episode was running a bit long). Please leave a comment at http://amerinzpodcast.com/, send an email to arthur{at]amerinzpodcast.com, or ring my US listener line on 206-339-8413. Get AmeriNZ Podcast for free on iTunes

AmeriNZ 104 - Góða Ólavsøku

Arthur — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 07:55:39 GMT

Episode 104 is now available, and it's free no matter where you get it from. You can listen to it or download it through the player at the bottom of the post here, or subscribe for free through iTunes here (you must have the free iTunes player installed). You can also listen to it for free through the player on my MySpace page. Today’s snack-sized episode begins with the final national anthem, that of the Faroe Islands because today is Ólavsøka. While I don’t speak Faroese, I see some similarity with other languages. So: How many other podcasters do YOU know who’ve mentioned Grimm’s Law? By the way, the title of this episode is in correct on my site, but the server doesn’t allow anything but basic characters in the MP3 filename. How rude! The rest of this episode I update a few things, like a weather bomb that hit New Zealand this past weekend. Weather was bad, but we still did a few things. Comments let me expand on some of the things I said before, and add some new things. Be back on Friday with another political podcast with Jason. There’ll be a special announcement, too. Please leave a comment at http://amerinzpodcast.com/, send an email to arthur{at]amerinzpodcast.com, or ring my US listener line on 206-339-8413. Get AmeriNZ Podcast for free on iTunes

AmeriNZ 103 - Different ways

Arthur — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 00:15:17 GMT

Episode 103 is now available, and it's free no matter where you get it from. You can listen to it or download it through the player at the bottom of the post here, or subscribe for free through iTunes here (you must have the free iTunes player installed). You can also listen to it for free through the player on my MySpace page. I have a cold, but I tried to edit this so it makes more sense. Sometimes I succeeded. I begin with a brief history update, then I tell you about an evening Nigel and I had recently. For the main topic today, I tell you about life in a place with a political and economic system that’s different from my homeland’s. New Zealand has a parliamentary democracy and it’s a social democracy. I know that some of my fellow Americans would hate the idea of either, but other country’s ways aren’t necessarily worse or wrong. There are some aspects to New Zealand that even the rightest-of-right Americans would approve of. My next political discussion with Jason will be posted on Friday, August 1 (NZ time). If you have any questions or topics you’d like us to discuss, please send them to Arthur(at]amerinzpodcast.com in the next few days. Please leave a comment at http://amerinzpodcast.com/, send an email to arthur{at]amerinzpodcast.com, or ring my US listener line on 206-339-8413. Get AmeriNZ Podcast for free on iTunes

AmeriNZ 102 - Becoming Kiwi

Arthur — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 08:12:54 GMT

Episode 102 is now available, and it's free no matter where you get it from. You can listen to it or download it through the player at the bottom of the post here, or subscribe for free through iTunes here (you must have the free iTunes player installed). You can also listen to it for free through the player on my MySpace page. I begin today by telling you about a couple items in the news, first, those missing Indians, then the NZ Census wants to identify the sexual orientation of New Zealanders. The main topic today is about becoming Kiwi, essentially, being assimilated. I talk about my experience and my attitudes about it. I think that it helped me in unexpected ways. Comments, a phone message and an email are next, which lets me talk a little more about the state of gay rights in New Zealand. Then I tell you about the schedule for Friday. Please leave a comment at http://amerinzpodcast.com/, send an email to arthur{at]amerinzpodcast.com, or ring my US listener line on 206-339-8413. Get AmeriNZ Podcast for free on iTunes

AmeriNZ 101 - Getting to stay

Arthur — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 07:48:39 GMT

Episode 101 is now available, and it's free no matter where you get it from. You can listen to it or download it through the player at the bottom of the post here, or subscribe for free through iTunes here (you must have the free iTunes player installed). You can also listen to it for free through the player on my MySpace page. In today’s snack-sized episode, I tell you what it was like to go through the process of becoming a permanent resident, what it felt like and what I was thinking at the time. I also tell you a little bit about the pope in Australia and a NZ connection to it. Soon, maybe Friday, I’ll be talking about becoming a Kiwi. Please leave a comment at http://amerinzpodcast.com/, send an email to arthur{at]amerinzpodcast.com, or ring my US listener line on 206-339-8413. Get AmeriNZ Podcast for free on iTunes

AmeriNZ 100 – 100 not out

Arthur — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 11:02:48 GMT

Episode 100 is now available, and it's free no matter where you get it from. You can listen to it or download it through the player at the bottom of the post here, or subscribe for free through iTunes here (you must have the free iTunes player installed). You can also listen to it for free through the player on my MySpace page. 100 episodes! I commemorate the day by not commemorating it: Today is just a normal episode. So today I tell you about Australia banning t-shirts that may annoy Catholics (it’s nothing new). This sort of thing doesn’t really happen in New Zealand. Petrol may get a whole lot more expensive. Big surprise, I know. I then provide some gout advice. Then it’s on to phone messages and written comments. I even talk a bit about trying vegetarianism for one day. Please leave a comment at http://amerinzpodcast.com/, send an email to arthur{at]amerinzpodcast.com, or ring my US listener line on 206-339-8413. Get AmeriNZ Podcast for free on iTunes

AmeriNZ 99 - Just Me

Arthur — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 07:37:50 GMT

Today’s episode is just me: I tell you about something I got in the mail, something about the new home of my podcast (amerinzpodcast.com), then it’s on to the comments I haven’t had time for lately. Today’s episode starts with another country’s national anthem; what country is it? This will be my feature for July. And speaking of July features, today I also continue a shorter episode on Tuesday. Please leave a comment at http://amerinzpodcast.com/, send an email to arthur{at]amerinzpodcast.com, or ring my US listener line on 206-339-8413. Get AmeriNZ Podcast for free on iTunes

AmeriNZ 98 - Presidential Sweepstakes

Arthur — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 00:34:27 GMT

Jason joins me today as we resume our political discussions. The primaries are over, and the focus has shifted to the November elections. So today we kind of re-set the stage for what we’ll be talking about in future episodes. We begin with a chat about campaign finance, then on to talk about vice presidential choices. Should the candidates have to condemn every single supporter who says something stupid? We talk about the recent Supreme Court gun ruling, and whether it will affect the election. Will the anti-gay ballot measures hurt Democrats this year, too? Our next political chat will be in about three weeks, tentatively the last week of the month. In the meantime, please leave a comment at http://amerinzpodcast.com/, send an email to arthur{at]amerinzpodcast.com, or ring my US listener line on 206-339-8413. Get AmeriNZ Podcast for free on iTunes

AmeriNZ 97 - We're Number One

Arthur — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 05:37:51 GMT

July 1 is Canada Day, the country’s birthday, so first I salute my fellow Commonwealth Citizens. Then, I tell you how New Zealand is number one in something unusual. The NZ political party that’s currently polling in first place was revealed to be using a shady PR agency. And I also tell you how the AmeriNZ Podcast was Number One. Leave a comment at http://amerinzpodcast.com/, or ring my US listener line on (206) 339-8413. You can also email me at arthur{at] amerinzpodcast.com (or the old address at amerinz(at]yahoo.com). Get AmeriNZ Podcast for free on iTunes

AmeriNZ 96 – A few words

Arthur — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 10:04:19 GMT

Today I try and use all seven of the words that George Carlin noted one cannot say on US television. It’s not as easy as you may think. I go over a few items from New Zealand’s news. That lets me expand on a number of issues, including Australians’ obsession with sports people. Next, I talk a bit about the change in my podcast hosting. I then go over some emails, since the comments related to the change in podcast hosts. Leave a comment at http://amerinzpodcast.com/, or ring my US listener line on (206) 339-8413. You can also email me at arthur{at] amerinzpodcast.com (or the old address at amerinz(at]yahoo.com). Permalink for this episode: http://amerinzpodcast.com/?p=114

AmeriNZ Podcast new home

Arthur — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 23:20:09 GMT

This is just a short confirmation notice that I’ve now downgraded my Podomatic account to a free account. I’ll soon have a new iTunes subscriber address, but until then you may want to re-subscribe to: http://feeds.feedburner.com/amerinzpodcast. All episodes are available from the new home of the AmeriNZ Podcast, http://amerinzpodcast.com.

AmeriNZ 95 - Changes abound

Arthur — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 08:33:07 GMT

Today’s episode is all about changes, some major, some not. I talk a bit today about the beginning of marriage equality in California and what that means. While it’s a very good day, the war is far form won. But I begin this episode with an important announcement: It’s time to change the feed you subscribe to for this podcast. On June 19, I’ll be downgrading my Podomatic account to a free account and that could mean that access to my podcast through iTunes might be interrupted. To avoid that, point your feedcatcher, including iTunes, to: http://feeds.feedburner.com/AmerinzPodcast A phone message allows me to talk a bit about superstition in the US and New Zealand. Then, it’s on to other comments followed by another phone comment and written comments about episode 94: That episode was screwed up and it was because of, yep, Podomatic. Nevermind, that’ll be over soon. Leave a comment at http://amerinzpodcast.com/, or ring my US listener line on (206) 339-8413. You can also email me at arthur{at]amerinz.com (or the old address at amerinz(at]yahoo.com).

AmeriNZ 94 - Auckland and stuff FIXED

Arthur — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 06:08:27 GMT

This is a replacement episode. The original version was corrupted by Podomatic due to uploading errors on their servers. You can get all episodes from my new site, http://amerinzpodcast.com, where you can listen to or download any episode. It's time to change your subscription to the new feed address: http://feeds.feedburner.com/AmerinzPodcast On today’s episode I tell you a bit about Auckland, New Zealand’s largest city, and where I’ve lived for most of my years in New Zealand. There’s a lot to like about Auckland. But what are the two things I don’t like about it? Then it’s on to a little discussion of gout, because I had an attack this week, the first in nearly two years. I tell you what it is, what causes it and what it’s like to endure an attack. A catch-up with comments allows me to expand on some things I’ve talked about recently. I even tell you a bit about what I’ll be up to this weekend. Leave a comment at amerinzpodcast.com, or ring my US listener line on (206) 339-8413. You can also email me at arthur{at]amerinz.com (or the old address at amerinz(at]yahoo.com).

AmeriNZ 93 - More moving to NZ and expats

Arthur — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 05:46:59 GMT

Today I tell you a bit more about moveing to New Zealand, including some things I didn’t mention in Epsiode 92. Then, I talk a bit about being an expat, inspired by a recent article, and I finish up with some bits and pieces about the podcast and some things that happened recently. Leave a comment at amerinzpodcast.com, or ring my US listener line on (206) 339-8413. You can also email me at arthur{at]amerinz.com (or the old address at amerinz(at]yahoo.com).

AmeriNZ 92 - Moving to New Zealand

Arthur — Wed, 28 May 2008 06:27:55 GMT

Today’s episode is inspired by listener questions about moving to New Zealand and what the country’s like to live in. Today, I try to answer those questions. In some ways, Episode 90 Kiwi Kustoms was part one of this topic because I talked about some of what it’s like to live in New Zealand. You also may want to listen to AmeriNZ 55 Being an expat (also inspired by listener questions). I start with the question, why New Zealand? From there it’s a wide-ranging talk about healthcare, crime, politics and even the availability of products. I give some advice on how to prepare for moving here, and what you need to know. For more information on immigration, go to the website of the New Zealand Immigration Service, immigration.govt.nz. They have a lot of information that will help you work out if you’re eligible to move here and more about New Zealand generally. Then, an update on my podcast move, which is mostly done (all episodes are posted). The new site is http://amerinzpodcast.com, and the new feed is http://feeds.feedburner.com/AmerinzPodcast. You don’t need to change your iTunes subscriptions yet, but please start using the new site. Leave a comment at the new site. Or, you can ring my US listener line on 206-339-8413. Email at arthur{at)amerinz.com. You can also still use my other address, amerinz[at) yahoo.com.

AmeriNZ 91 - Monique Rhodes

Arthur — Fri, 23 May 2008 12:19:56 GMT

Today’s special guest is New Zealand singer/songwriter, Monique Rhodes. We talk about Monique’s music, her career, and her debut album, “Awakening”. Monique uses many online avenues to promote her music, and we talk a bit about the opportunities the online world offers to independent musicians. Monique lives in France most of the year, so we even talk a bit about being an expat. Naturally, we talk about New Zealand as well, along with some of what influenced Monique’s development as a singer/songwriter. She was wonderful to visit with, and I thoroughly enjoyed our chat. I also really enjoy her music. You can buy it through her website, www.moniquerhodes.com, as well as through iTunes. I’ll have complete links in the shownotes on my blog. Leave a comment on my blog, www.amerinzpodcast.com, or ring my US listener line on (206) 339-8413. You can also email me at arthur{at]amerinz.com (or the old address at amerinz(at]yahoo.com).

AmeriNZ 90 - Kiwi Kustoms

Arthur — Tue, 20 May 2008 08:14:59 GMT

Today I tell you some of what it’s like living in New Zealand. This comes from a question from a listener who asked about the character and pace of daily life in NZ compared to the US. So I tell you about a few small things you probably wouldn’t read in a book or article, and put those things into a larger context. This is all in a lead-up to my episode about moving to New Zealand, which I’ll be recording next week. If you have a question about that, or about New Zealand generally, send an email to me at arthur(at]amerinz.com by the weekend. I also have an update on the changes to my podcast hosting, including the new website/blog for the shownotes, though it’s too early to make any changes, like to bookmarks, etc. After comments, I tell you about Episode 91, which will be a special episode. Leave a comment on my blog, www.amerinz.com, or ring my US listener line on (206) 339-8413. You can also email me at arthur{at]amerinz.com (or the old address at amerinz(at]yahoo.com).

AmeriNZ 89 – One day

Arthur — Fri, 16 May 2008 09:28:50 GMT

I begin today with a quick update on my laser eye surgery, one week later. That’s followed by a quick update about podcast meta stuff. Then, it’s on to a discussion of the US presidential race. Does Edwards’ endorsement of Obama matter to me? Do I think Hillary Clinton should drop out? A phone comment lets me move on to talk a bit about New Zealand politics, which will become a common topic in the weeks ahead. Speaking of New Zealand, later this month I’ll be doing an episode about moving to New Zealand. Is there anything you want to know about that, or about New Zealand? Send me an email! Comments allow me to expand my own comments. Then, to end the episode, I offer a “final thought for the week” called “One Day,” a podcast exclusive! It won’t be posted on my blog. Leave a comment on my blog, www.amerinz.com, or ring my US listener line on (206) 339-8413. You can also email me at arthur{at]amerinz.com (or the old address at amerinz(at]yahoo.com).

AmeriNZ 88 - Seeing again for the first time

Arthur — Tue, 13 May 2008 08:15:46 GMT

It’s now five days since I had my LASIK eye surgery, and today I tell you about that and why it was such a big deal for me. The whole thing wasn’t nearly as bad as I was expecting, and it all turned out well. I tell you about the day, the immediate aftermath and what the situation is so far. Comments then give me the chance to talk a bit more about my impending feed change, which is moving closer. I’m planning a special episode later this month—more details to follow. Leave a comment on my blog, www.amerinz.com, or ring my US listener line on (206) 339-8413. You can also email me at arthur{at]amerinz.com (or the old address at amerinz(at]yahoo.com).

AmeriNZ 87 – On a non-knife edge

Arthur — Wed, 07 May 2008 00:24:30 GMT

I start today with some important updates on access to my podcast. There will be a new site and a new feed, but you don’t need to do anything yet. I’ll give you plenty of warning before change is needed. Then I give you some updates on topics from earlier episodes. I share a couple news items: Another Bush-Cheney official, an anti-gay ideologue, is facing criminal investigation. Also, an Australian survey has found that men in that country are changing—becoming “pansies” as one Aussie moron put it. In honour of New Zealand Music Month, my outtro today is “Queen of a World” by NZ performer Monique Rhodes from the Podsafe Music Network on music.podshow.com. Complete links are on my shownotes. Leave a comment on my blog, www.amerinz.com, or ring my US listener line on (206) 339-8413. You can also email me at arthur{at]amerinz.com (or the old address at amerinz(at]yahoo.com).

AmeriNZ 86 – Arthur Returns

Arthur — Thu, 01 May 2008 21:36:33 GMT

I’m finally back, and I start out telling you why this was so delayed. It’s actually a meander through my life recently. I’m going to be more relaxed about my podcasting schedule. A listener email then lets me compare petrol prices in Australia, the US and New Zealand. Some of you don’t know how lucky you are. Then it’s on to comments, and especially some voice messages that piled up. I’m planning on doing an episode soon specifically about moving to New Zealand. If there are things you’d like to know, or like others to know, just send me an email or ring the listener line. Leave a comment on my blog, www.amerinz.com, or ring my US listener line on (206) 339-8413. You can also email me at arthur{at]amerinz.com (or the old address at amerinz(at]yahoo.com).

AmeriNZ 85 - Caveman talk

Arthur — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 10:47:21 GMT

Today I tell you about an iconic Kiwi company that’s decided to ditch New Zealand for Asia. Then, underwear boy may be heading for France. Did cavemen say, “G’day mate?” The ANZAC Day Public Holiday is a week from today, and I may not be posting an episode that day. So, I may only have one episode next week. Slap Upside The Head just celebrated a birthday—congratulations! Then, I tell you the truth about iTunes reviews. I mention a few emails, then go on to comments. My outtro today is “Bearing Witness” by Kiwi performer Monique Rhodes from the Podsafe Music Network on music.podshow.com. Complete links are on my shownotes. Leave a comment on my blog, www.amerinz.com, or ring my US listener line on (206) 339-8413. You can also email me at arthur{at]amerinz.com (or the old address at amerinz(at]yahoo.com).

AmeriNZ 84 – Tim too

Arthur — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 05:16:03 GMT

This is part two of a two-part conversation with Tim Corrimal. You can find part one over at Tim’s site (http://timcorrimal.com/?p=103). In part two, we turn a little serious, talking about the circus that is the US presidential election. The media plays games, and often favourites. Perceptions affect a lot. People need to pay close attention to whoever McCain picks as his running mate. There’s plenty of silliness, too, and we end the conversation talking about time differences, which leads us to Trek-out. A phone message and a few comments on my episodes follow. There’s even a WMBYS-style outtake at the very end. Leave a comment on my blog, www.amerinz.com, or ring my US listener line on (206) 339-8413. You can also email me at Arthur{at]amerinz.com (or the old address at amerinz(at]yahoo.com).

AmeriNZ 83 - Normal Day

Arthur — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 10:05:15 GMT

Today is a normal day, so I’m going to tell you about a few things in the New Zealand news. New Zealand has become the first developed country in the world to sign a free trade deal with China. That does that mean? A NZ professor has called for a tax on butter (it won’t happen). A new survey claims that about 20% of New Zealanders back nuclear energy—or do they? There’s also a New Zealand fact with a Google tip. Comments follow next, with more about the topics discussed in them. The outtro today is “I Still Remember” by Bloc Party, from the Podsafe Music Network at music.podshow.com, or at http://music.podshow.com/music/listeners/artistdetails.php?BandHash=2f348ad33241b388753c74ed48324d96 Leave a comment on my blog, www.amerinz.com, or ring my US listener line on (206) 339-8413. You can also email me at Arthur{at]amerinz.com (or the old address at amerinz(at]yahoo.com).

AmeriNZ 82 – Jake Day

Arthur — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 09:32:29 GMT

Today is (our puppy) Jake’s first birthday! It’s a day for celebration, and I’m feeling a bit silly, I guess. I kid around a lot, and I deliver one joke totally seriously. Can you spot it? I start out today talking about Australia and New Zealand and the way people from one country don’t like to be confused with people from the other. I even give an expat tip. After that, it’s on to some items from the news that I think are funny. Did you hear about the world’s oldest recording? After that, it’s comments from two episodes. Leave a comment on my blog, www.amerinz.com, or ring my US listener line on (206) 339-8413. You can also email me at Arthur{at]amerinz.com (or the old address at amerinz(at]yahoo.com).

AmeriNZ 81 – First Podoversary

Arthur — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 10:21:24 GMT

It’s my first anniversary as a podcaster—my podoversary. As I begin my second year, I continue pretty much as I did in my first year. First, I share some of what’s been going on, before congratulatory messages allow me to comment further on my podcast and related topics. It’s an easy-going episode this week, and next week it’s back to normal. Thanks to everyone who’s listened to me over the past year—I appreciate everyone. This episode was run through Levelator because of all the phone messages, so if the sound is different, that’s why. Thank you all!

AmeriNZ 80 – Holiday Weekened

Arthur — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 09:38:59 GMT

Four hours it took me to upload this episode… A kamikaze phone message starts today’s episode. It’s the autumnal equinox in the Southern Hemisphere today, though we say Autumn began on March 1. We’re coming up on a four day holiday weekend, the Easter Weekend. Two days have total trading bans. I tell you more than I usually do about what’s going on with us, then it’s on to a topic: Bad coffee. I have many comments to go over today, including another phone comment. I give you a reason to support whoever the Democratic nominee is, and for defeating John McSame. Two words: Supreme Court. McSame would appoint more extremists to the Court and we’d all suffer from that. Shownotes with links are on my blog, www.amerinz.com, where you can leave a comment. Or, you ring my US listener line on 206-339-8413. You can email email me (won’t be read on the podcast) at arthur{at)amerinz.com (you can also still use my other address, amerinz[at) yahoo.com).

AmeriNZ 79 – Another Friday

Arthur — Fri, 14 Mar 2008 10:21:13 GMT

Tuesday was cloudy, today is rainy. I’m recording a short episode today—I realised that I have trouble keeping up with short episodes of other podcasts, so maybe I should try and keep my episodes short, too. We’re coming up on a four day weekend in New Zealand, and I have some extra time at the part-time job, so my podcasting schedule is adjusted. Beards are causing all sorts of trouble in Papakura, NZ. A gay Iranian refugee may or may not be deported to his execution by Britain. Stay tuned—WILL be following this. Comments give me the chance to say I couldn’t care less who McCain chooses for VP because there’s no way I’ll vote for him/them. NZ is way better on prostitution than the US. My one year anniversary of podcasting is the end of the month, so you still have time to send me a message. Ring my US listener line or email an MP3 to amerinz@podOmatic.com. Shownotes with links are on my blog, www.amerinz.com, where you can leave a comment. Or, you can email a comment to comment(at]amerinz.com, or send a personal email to me (won’t be read on the podcast) to arthur{at)amerinz.com. You can also still use my other address, amerinz[at) yahoo.com or ring my US listener line on 206-339-8413.

AmeriNZ 78 – Cloudy Tuesday

Arthur — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 04:24:00 GMT

It’s a cloudy Tuesday in Auckland, the perfect day for a chat. Today I’ll update you on some things that have been going on with me lately. Then, I talk about a few things in the news: The British are talking about kids pledging allegiance to the Queen, and I tell you what I think that’s about. Then, the Seven Deadly Sins, which Kiwis don’t believe in or, if they do, it’s Lust that gets ‘em. A report on fast food shows Kiwis eat a lot of flesh. Christian fanatics in my old area of Illinois are trying to get a book banned. Comments give me the chance to add my bit. Be sure to donate to Holly’s Walk for the Animals for the Animal Humane Society! http://events.animalhumanesociety.org/site/TR/Walk/General?px=1121761&pg=personal&fr_id=1060 My one year anniversary of podcasting is the end of the month, so you still have time to send me a message. Ring my US listener line or email an MP3 to amerinz@podOmatic.com. Shownotes with links are on my blog, www.amerinz.com, where you can leave a comment. Or, you can email a comment to comment(at]amerinz.com, or send a personal email to me (won’t be read on the podcast) to arthur{at)amerinz.com. You can also still use my other address, amerinz[at) yahoo.com or ring my US listener line on 206-339-8413.

AmeriNZ 77 - Campaign continues

Arthur — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 05:57:31 GMT

This has been a very big week in American politics: The Republican campaign ended, and the Democratic one didn’t. Today Holly from “We’re Mean Because You’re Stupid Podcast” joins me for a wide-ranging, and unashamedly biased, political discussion. Who could be John McCain’s running mate? One name mentioned is the governor of Holly’s state. So, what’s he like? We’ve never heard of many of the other people being mentioned. We don’t have much patience with Democrats who say it’s their candidate or nothing. We think it’s childish. Both Clinton and Obama are better than McCain. I think that Democrats have to be smarter in presenting their campaign and stop trying to argue a liberal or progressive position on conservative issues. We think the Dems have to avoid being “swift boated” again. Catch Holly's podcast at: http://weremeanbecauseyourestupid.blogspot.com/ My one year anniversary of podcasting is the end of the month, so you still have time to send me a message. Ring my US listener line or email an MP3 to amerinz@podOmatic.com. Shownotes with links are on my blog, www.amerinz.com, where you can leave a comment. Or, you can email a comment to comment(at]amerinz.com, or send a personal email to me (won’t be read on the podcast) to arthur{at)amerinz.com. You can also still use my other address, amerinz[at) yahoo.com or ring my US listener line on 206-339-8413.

AmeriNZ 76 - Bits and Pieces

Arthur — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 02:16:51 GMT

I didn’t mean to go a week between podcasts. I start out telling you why that was. Then, I talk about Sydney’s Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras, along with Air New Zealand’s “Pink Flight” between San Francisco and Sydney. Some American gay men need to get over themselves. A new lesbian MP was sworn into Parliament yesterday. I talk a bit about that, and a little more about New Zealand’s structure. I’ll talk more about that more after the US primaries are over. There’s a little meta talk about running out of storage on Podomatic and what I might do about it. That pops again in the comments. Do Kiwis have sex more often than Americans? My one year anniversary of podcasting is the end of the month, so you still have time to send me a message. Ring my US listener line or email an MP3 to amerinz@podOmatic.com. Shownotes with links are on my blog, www.amerinz.com, where you can leave a comment. Or, you can email a comment to comment(at]amerinz.com, or send a personal email to me (won’t be read on the podcast) to arthur{at)amerinz.com. You can also still use my other address, amerinz[at) yahoo.com or ring my US listener line on 206-339-8413.

AmeriNZ 75 – Big Bucks

Arthur — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 01:39:13 GMT

On today’s episode, we have big money in New Zealand. That’s up first. Then, a German backpacker got in trouble and had to clean up. Another backpacker cleaned-up financially. Apple’s iPhone maybe illegal in Australia. It was the NZ Prime Minister’s birthday yesterday. The NZ election draws near, and that means some political talk, both about NZ and the US. Comments round out this episode. And of course you’ll find shownotes and links over at my blog, amerinz.com. Don’t forget to listen to or download my older episodes! My first anniversary of podcasting is at the end of March. Shownotes with links are on my blog, www.amerinz.com, where you can leave a comment. Or, you can email a comment to comment(at]amerinz.com, or send a personal email to me (won’t be read on the podcast) to arthur{at)amerinz.com. You can also still use my other address, amerinz[at) yahoo.com or ring my US listener line on 206-339-8413.

AmeriNZ 74 – Short subjects

Arthur — Fri, 22 Feb 2008 09:52:19 GMT

Today’s is a short episode, and that relates to my first topic: I’m running out of storage space on Podomatic, so I’ll soon take down my earliest episodes. If you ever wanted to listen to or download them, now’s the time! In about a week or so, I’ll be deleting my earliest episodes. Okay, so I messed up some things on the answers to the questions on the last episode. Deal with it! Did you know that the light in New Zealand and Australia is different? Researchers say that it is and matters. Our petrol is bloody expensive compared to America. A conference was held in New Zealand to ban cluster bombs. The USA boycotted the meeting. Surprise! The United Kingdom may soon cut off residency access to some Commonwealth citizens. Comments including a voice letter round out this episode. Nigel will be back! Don’t forget to listen to or download my older episodes! Shownotes with links are on my blog, www.amerinz.com, where you can leave a comment. Or, you can email a comment to comment(at]amerinz.com, or send a personal email to me (won’t be read on the podcast) to arthur{at)amerinz.com. You can also still use my other address, amerinz[at) yahoo.com or ring my US listener line on 206-339-8413.

AmeriNZ 73 – Rambles

Arthur — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 09:09:55 GMT

Today’s episode is a ramble through miscellany, inspired by a recent podcast from Tom, the Ramble Redhead, in which he answered questions he received in an email. You’ll probably know me a bit better after listening. I also steal an idea from another of Tom’s podcasts: Playing a bunch of clips from other podcasters talking about me (because, ya know, I can). A little New Zealand news rounds out the episode, including some gay news. Then it’s comments to finish, along with an update to Episode 72. Clips featured are from: Feast of Fools, We’re Mean Because You’re Stupid, Ongline Podcast, My Gay Two Cents, ArcherRadio, Big Fatty Online, Ramble Redhead. Shownotes with links are on my blog, www.amerinz.com, where you can leave a comment. Or, you can email a comment to comment(at]amerinz.com, or send a personal email to me (won’t be read on the podcast) to arthur{at)amerinz.com. You can also still use my other address, amerinz[at) yahoo.com or ring my US listener line on 206-339-8413.