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Amateur Audiophile

Build Something Media, Justin Bethune, Neil Kagan, Chris Moreland

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Welcome to Amateur Audiophile, where you'll join hosts Neil and Justin each week as they dive into the world of home audio equipment. From vintage vinyl players to the latest in surround sound technology, they explore the nuances of sound through detailed reviews, engaging discussions, and hands-on testing. Whether you’re looking to upgrade your home theater or simply share a love for rich audio experiences, Amateur Audiophile is your guide to the best gear on the market. Tune in to discover ...
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Don't miss a thing while you're on holiday, with Tim Dower and Newstalk ZB Holiday Breakfast. Tim delivers the best in news, views and opinion to keep Kiwis informed and entertained while you're on the road, at the bach, or relaxing at home.
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Free to A Good Home

Michael Hing & Ben Jenkins

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Each week, comedians Michael Hing and Ben Jenkins invite their guest to trawl through the classifieds with them, and find the best and worst things to talk about. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Birmingham Hippodrome

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The UK's single most popular theatre welcoming over 500,000 visitors per year situated in the heart of Birmingham welcoming the best in West End musicals, ballet, opera and dance. Home to Birmingham Royal Ballet, English base for Welsh National Opera and Britain's biggest Pantomime!
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What makes Dallas Fort Worth Texas so welcoming, friendly and the best place to live in the USA? Listen each week as the founder behind, WeAreDallasFortWorth.com, Becca Niederkrom shares articles from the local website and stories from the people that call Dallas Fort Worth home. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dfw/support
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Bringing you the best of West Virginia information. We cover the state with a fresh approach, helping you to understand the history, places to eat, things to do, and citizens of WV. Join James and Jerry on this fast growing podcast.
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Hosted by Josh Haroldson and Stasia Haroldson, each weekly episode of the Our First Drink Podcast shares the story behind an interesting, creative, or entrepreneurial couple doing great things together in business, blogging, design, entrepreneurship, social media and more. Always starting with one simple question, “What was your first drink together?”, you’ll get a deep dive into where they were in their lives when their relationship started. Then, through the unique questions of the Our Fir ...
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Send us a text Get ready to explore one of the East Coast's premier climbing destinations! In this episode, James and Jerry dive into the world of Seneca Rocks, a stunning rock formation that draws climbers, hikers, and outdoor adventurers from far and wide. We will take a brief look into the history of this magnificent location, talk about rock cl…
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Frankie McNair is an up-and-coming Australian comedian who won best comedy award at Melbourne Fringe 2018 and best newcomer and the Melbourne International Comedy Festival in 2022. Her critically acclaimed one-woman show, ‘An Intimate Evening with Tabitha Booth’ is coming to Q Theatre – starting tomorrow evening – and runs until July 6th. She plays…
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The fifth annual dolphin and whale count is taking place nation-wide this weekend. The count contributes both a snapshot at the same time every year, and information about the marine mammals close to shore across time. Whale and Dolphin Count Organiser, Christine Rose, told Tim Beveridge “We encourage people to go to the coastline and stare out to …
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Te Anau-born Swiss-Kiwi tennis player Lulu Sun has qualified for the ladies singles at Wimbledon. Sun is placed 123rd in world rankings - she eased past Filipino, Alexandra Eala, in the third round of qualifying. We’ll find out who she'll face when the draw is made overnight. Newstalk ZB Sports Journalist, Dean McLachlan, told Tim Beveridge “It’ll …
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A new Uber-style app for truckies is launching nationally next week after being trialled in Auckland, Waikato and Bay of Plenty. The Road Ninja app - dubbed the "Uber for truck drivers" will match businesses to truckies in their area. Road Ninja Founder Bodhi Vette told Tim Beveridge drivers can set their own rates and get paid what they’re worth. …
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The latest Crime and Victims survey reveals New Zealand's most common offence is fraud. The Ministry of Justice has surveyed more than seven-thousand people, and it shows 10% have experienced fraud in the year to October 2023. 66% have been scammed by unauthorised bank transactions, and 20% were scammed making online purchases. Cyber-security compa…
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Wellington Council’s decision to sell its 34% share in Wellington Airport may put rates up in the future. The highly contested decision to sell the shares has passed - and the proceeds will be invested in a perpetual fund. At least three councillors, who previously agreed to sell the shares, now say they've changed their minds - and the move to sel…
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Transporting New Zealand says the Government's struck a good spending balance – with investment in the future. The government's announced the finalisation of its Policy Statement on Land Transport, to the tune of $22 billion. It'll be used to improve road maintenance, build roads of national significance, improve public transport, and bring in road…
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It's a brand new episode of the podcast with Alex Lee, Danielle Walker and Dave Woodhead. We chat about a terrible bout of gastro, a cheating landlord (or is he?) and a helluva lot about ghosts. Our next live show is on July 13. And you can get tickets here. https://improvtheatresydney.com.au/events/michael-hing-ben-jenkins-free-to-a-good-home/ Hos…
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Send us a text Ready to transform your home audio experience? Tune in to this episode of Amateur Audiophile, where we dive into some of the most innovative listener-submitted setups! From a compact, yet mighty room featuring a massive screen and smart home integrations to a spacious haven with elaborate lighting and sound treatments, get inspired b…
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Send us a text Ever wondered why Dolby Atmos towers over the surround sound landscape, or how an Auro-3D setup can change your home theater experience? Join Justin and Neil as they unravel the mysteries behind these audio formats. You’ll discover how Dolby Atmos became the industry benchmark and why Auro-3D, despite its early innovation, remains a …
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Send us a text Are high-end audio cables really worth the investment, or is it all just a marketing ploy? Join us on "Amateur Audiophile" as Justin and Neil challenge the myth that exceptional audio quality demands exorbitant spending on speaker cables. We start by breaking down misleading market practices, particularly targeting AudioQuest's overp…
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Self-taught rocket scientist Sir Peter Beck had humble beginnings as a Fisher & Paykel Appliances apprentice. Since 2006, he’s been chief executive of Rocket Lab – which has been pivotal in growing New Zealand’s $1.69 billion space industry. Employing 1,800 staff, Beck’s Rocket Lab is second only to Elon Musk’s Space X as the most prolific commerci…
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Around 70 Kiwis turning 18 from August will become the first cohort legally allowed to seek details about their donor parent from Births, Deaths and Marriages. As officials prepare for requests about donor-biological parents, a team of University of Auckland researchers are asking their own questions in a new nationwide survey. Since the Human Assi…
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In 1999, Theresa Gattung became the first female chief executive of a major New Zealand company at Telecom (now Spark). She broke through a major glass ceiling – paving the way for a prolific corporate career - co-founding My Food Bag, sitting on the board of healthcare start-up Tend, as well as the dating website Compatico. She’s been named a Dame…
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The construction of new builds is coming to a halt. About 35,000 new builds were given consent in the last year – more than a 20% drop from the period ending April 2023. This is being chalked up to inflation and the cost-of-living crisis. Chief Executive of Building Industry Federation, Julien Leys, told Tim Beveridge “The Covid building boom is ov…
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Prime Minister Chris Luxon will visit Niue and Fiji this week to develop and reaffirm New Zealand's cooperation with the region. This will be Luxon’s first visit to the Pacific as Prime Minister. Political Editor Jason Walls told Tim Beveridge “He’s expecting to be received warmly and get a good welcome. It’s a strategic area of the world for New Z…
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Award-winning NZ businesswoman Joan Withers has been made a Dame Companion of the NZ Order of Merit for services to business, government and women. She’s led many prominent companies, including: The Warehouse, Mercury Energy, Auckland International Airport and TVNZ. Dame Joan Withers told Tim Beveridge “You’re the first person I've had call me that…
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Australian Defence Minister, Richard Marles, was critical of China's military build-up during his speech at a security conference in Singapore. Marles later met with his Chinese counterpart to raise his concerns face-to-face. The Shangri-La Dialogue has continued over the weekend, with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is expected to speak on…
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American Public opinion on former US President Donald Trump's guilty verdict has remained mostly unchanged. The Presidential candidate's been convicted of all 34 counts of falsifying business records in the New York hush money trial. US Correspondent Richard Arnold told Tim Beveridge “A poll has revealed today that Americans are divided – 50% belie…
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The Government's Budget centrepiece has been passed in the House, meaning tax cuts will become law. Income tax brackets have been shifted, giving most earners an extra $4-40 take-home pay each fortnight. Infometrics Principal Economist and CEO Brad Olsen told Tim Beveridge “The IRD estimates there’s around nine thousand people who will get slightly…
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Send us a text Welcome back to another episode of Amateur Audiophiles! Join hosts Neil Kagan and Justin Bethune as they dive into the world of home theater setups, reviewing submissions from our amazing listeners. Produced by Chris Moreland, this episode promises a fun and engaging look at different home audio systems. We kick things off with Neil …
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Send us a text Episode Description: Introduction: Welcome to "Amateur Audiophiles," where Justin and Neil dive into high-fidelity sound. This episode explores the fundamentals and nuances of bass in audio systems, including subwoofer placement and bass optimization. Personal anecdotes will help enhance your home audio experience. Episode Summary: R…
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The working class man and one of Australia's most beloved musicians, Jimmy Barnes, is heading back to our shores for his 'Hell of a Time' tour. Over the length of his career Barnes has achieved 15 solo number-one albums in Australia, becoming 21 when combined with the five earned as the lead singer of ‘Cold Chisel’, resulting in him having the high…
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Dawn services have been held around the country this morning. On ANZAC Day, thousands of soldiers who fought for New Zealand in the great World Wars are remembered. Winston Peters and the Kiwi Defence Force contingent are at the Gallipoli Dawn Service. The Defence Force had a rocky start to the visit, with lost bags amid the chaos of Dubai’s floods…
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Labour Party Leader Chris Hipkins says yesterday’s cabinet reshuffle shows “the wheels are falling off already”. Paul Goldsmith will take over Melissa Lee’s role as Broadcasting Minister and Louise Upston will take over from Penny Simmonds as Disability Issues Minister. Hipkins tells Roman Travers Lee didn’t come up with a single new idea on how to…
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The Warriors are dusting themselves off from last week’s shocking loss to the Dragons. The team are looking to hit back hard in today’s ANZAC Day clash against the Gold Coast Titans. Former Warriors player and commentator Adam Blair tells Roman Travers the Warriors need to bounce back after letting themselves down defensively last week. The Warrior…
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Yesterday, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon announced a cabinet reshuffle, dropping Melissa Lee from the Media and Communications portfolio. Paul Goldsmith will take over the role. Former Newshub Head of News Mark Jennings tells Roman Travers when it came to the crunch, Lee didn’t deliver. A major factor in Lee’s removal was her failure to present …
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Prime Minister Christopher Luxon dropped a shocking cabinet reshuffle yesterday, stripping two ministers of their portfolios. Melissa Lee is out of cabinet and lost the Media and Communications portfolio and Penny Simmonds has been dropped as Disability Issues Minister. Luxon tells Roman Travers the complexity of the two portfolios has increased dr…
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Britain will boost its defence spending to 2.5 percent of national output by the end of the decade. UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak made the pledge when meeting with secretary general of NATO Jens Stoltenberg. The rise in spending will equate to £78 billion and dwarfs NATO contributions from countries like Germany, France, Italy and Spain. UK corresp…
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Venice, Italy will introduce a tax for day trippers to enter the city. Italian correspondent Jo McKenna tells Roman Travers the tax’s introduction could cause chaos due to the lack of awareness about it. Day trippers can register online, stating their intention to go to Venice. The tax will cost New Zealand visitors €10 per person. Meanwhile, a 13 …
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As interest rates globally have risen significantly in recent weeks, many investors are pushing back the timing for interest rate cuts. Yesterday, Australia saw a falling annual inflation rate. Annual inflation in the year to March was 3.6 percent – less than the hoped-for 3.4 percent, which the Reserve Bank had indicated would be the level needed …
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Send us a text Join James and Jerry on our latest episode of West Virginia Talk as we speak to Jamie Summerlin. Jamie is a Gulf War veteran who served in the Marine Corp for 6 years. He is the author of the book "Freedom Run" and is currently the CEO of Guidon Creative who is the driving force behind this new festival in Morgantown, WV. In this epi…
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Send us a text In this episode of the "Amateur Audiophile" podcast, hosts Justin Bethune and Neil Kagan dive into an extensive discussion about their latest audio equipment acquisitions and setup insights, reflecting their deep enthusiasm for home audio systems. Justin starts by sharing his incredible deal on a Marantz SR 6011 receiver and Martin L…
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Big changes for the Reserve Bank, as it appoints new members to its Monetary Policy Committee. University of Auckland macroeconomics professor Prasanna Gai and former Electricity Authority chief executive Carl Hansen will take up their posts later in the year. Westpac chief economist Kelly Eckhold explains what these new changes could mean for the …
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The Warriors played in front of a sold-out crowd at Auckland's own Mt Smart stadium- and were rewarded with a win. Despite a leg injury taking down Luke Metcalf in the first 10 minutes, the team beat the Newcastle Knights 20-12. ZB sport commentator Elliot Smith recaps the team's second victory of the season. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listene…
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The Warriors have made it two wins in a row, after beating the Newcastle Knights 20-12 at a sold-out Mount Smart. Jackson Ford, Chanel Harris-Tavita and Marcelo Montoya all bagged tries for the hosts, with Shaun Johnson's penalty enough to secure the win. Team CEO Cameron George was stoked to help create an environment where fans could fill up one …
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Less money in the wallets of EV owners, but more money in the budget for fixing our roads. Owners of EVs and plug-in hybrids are no longer exempt from road user charges. From today, EV owners will need to pay $76 per 1000 kilometres, while plug-in hybrids will need to pay $38. AA's Principal Policy Advisor for Motoring Affairs Terry Collins says th…
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King Charles has shaken hands with members of the public, in his first significant public appearance since being diagnosed with cancer. He's attended the annual Easter Sunday service in Windsor with his wife Queen Camilla. Prince William, Princess Catherine and their children weren't in attendance, due to Catherine's ongoing cancer battle. Royal co…
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Current Tenancy Tribunal processes are failing to get some tenants to pay what they owe. The Herald's Open Justice reports landlords have been chasing $1.3 million of unpaid rent through the tribunal in just the first two months of this year. Auckland Property Investors' Federation Vice President Peter Lewis says bonds don't cover the cost. "Often …
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There's hope a $100 million industrial complex under construction in Auckland will create a new standard for sustainable goods distribution. Argosy Property's 3.5 hectare development on Neilson Street in Onehunga is expected to be completed late next year. It will have large rainwater tanks, will accommodate EV truck charging and will have solar pa…
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Easter trading rules are back in the spotlight, with two Wānaka supermarkets facing potential fines for remaining open throughout the long weekend. So-called 'non-essential businesses' need an exemption to open on Good Friday or Easter Sunday. Dairies, restaurants, cafes and pharmacies are currently considered essential, but Wānaka Business Chamber…
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The Associate Finance Minister says the minimum wage isn't designed to be a way of raising income, and the Government has to consider its effect on employers. The minimum wage increases to$23.15 an hour from today, with the Family Tax Credit, Best Start tax credit and Job Seeker Support benefit also increasing. Labour says the increase won't be eno…
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Days before judgement was set to be handed down, Australian broadcaster Network 10 has new evidence to add to Bruce Lehrmann's case. The network has applied to submit this new evidence - the details of which are currently unknown - with a hearing listed for Tuesday afternoon. Australian correspondent Murray Olds says it's unclear if Network 10 is l…
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Work is underway to rebuild Baltimore Key Bridge, which collapsed after being hit by a cargo ship last week. The White House has poured millions of into fixing the port, which brings in billions of dollars of revenue annually. US Correspondent Richard Arnold says authorities have a long process ahead. "They have only recovered the remains of two of…
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Send us a text Ever wish you could experience world - class art, captivating science exhibits, and a stunning symphony hall all in one place? Then take a trip with us to the Clay Center for the Arts and Sciences of West Virginia! In this episode, we delve into this unique cultural hub in Charleston, West Virginia. We will talk about the Avampato Di…
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After a hugely successful year over the ditch, comedian Ryan Shelton is bringing his podcast 'Imperfect' to kiwi audiences in the form of a live show. Every episode Shelton, Hugh van Cuylenburg, and Josh van Culenburg are joined by a guest for a chat about how “perfectly imperfect” people are, raking in over a million downloads a month. Shelton tol…
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Ben Jenkins has unfortunately pissed himself to death once again, so please enjoy this live episode with incredible guests Tom Walker, Nikki Britton and Ben Ellwood. We talk about flipping coins, the trading of muppets merchandise, and some inward turning knees. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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