Dr Tennant's Verbal Highs Podcast https://www.verbalhighs.com/episodes/Fri, 07 Jul 2017 23:17:23 +0000en-NZSite-Server v6.0.0-11363-11363 (https://www.squarespace.com)Lewis TennantWeekly conversations from a kitchen bench in Kingsland, AucklandDr Tennant's Verbal Highs is a weekly long-form interview podcast with people who create & innovate in their chosen art form, vocation, back shed, main stage, peer group, or shower cubicle. From a kitchen bench in Auckland, New Zealand, Lewis Tennant explores the lives & thoughts of the likes of musicians, writers, film makers, actors, and comedians... also hosting those that make things happen side of stage, below the line, and under the radar. Though the initial line-up of guests practice in the creative arts or media, the podcast is about people, candid conversations, and interesting observations. In other words hopefully there will be a decent chef on at some point, maybe followed later by a butcher, a baker, and a candlestick maker... Please like /verbalhighspodcast on Facebook & follow @verbalhighs on Twitter, as well as subscribing on iTunes. Please get involved and leave a comment somewhere as well. And perhaps most importantly, if you like what you hear please click and share individual podcasts or the website in general amongst your electronic friends.Dr Tennant's Verbal Highs is a weekly long-form interview podcast with people who create & innovate in their chosen art form, vocation, back shed, main stage, peer group, or shower cubicle. From a kitchen bench in Auckland, New Zealand, Lewis Tennant explores the lives & thoughts of the likes of musicians, writers, film makers, actors, and comedians... also hosting those that make things happen side of stage, below the line, and under the radar. Though the initial line-up of guests practice in the creative arts or media, the podcast is about people, candid conversations, and interesting observations. In other words hopefully there will be a decent chef on at some point, maybe followed later by a butcher, a baker, and a candlestick maker... Please like /verbalhighspodcast on Facebook & follow @verbalhighs on Twitter, as well as subscribing on iTunes. Please get involved and leave a comment somewhere as well. And perhaps most importantly, if you like what you hear please click and share individual podcasts or the website in general amongst your electronic friends.yesLewis Tennantverbalhighs@gmail.comEpisode 31: Guy CapperLewis TennantSat, 08 Jul 2017 01:15:07 +0000https://www.verbalhighs.com/episodes/guy-capper579d460e20099e276ade1f96:579d4afbe6f2e180db462470:5960168372af65a20b03e04f31: Guy Capper is a clay animator, actor, writer, filmmaker, stand-up comedian, and teacher. He and Jemaine Clement are The Pen’s ovine duo, Robert & Sheepy.

Guy Capper is a clay animator, actor, writer, filmmaker, stand-up comedian, and teacher. He and Jemaine Clement are The Pen’s ovine duo, Robert & Sheepy.

Guy looks forward to later in life when he can have a giggle & a scone knowing it may all go wrong.

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]]>Episode 31: Guy CapperDr Tennant's Verbal HighsGuy Capper is a clay animator, actor, writer, filmmaker, stand-up comedian, and teacher. He and Jemaine Clement are The Pen’s ovine duo, Robert & Sheepy.Guy Capper is a clay animator, actor, writer, filmmaker, stand-up comedian, and teacher. He and Jemaine Clement are The Pen’s ovine duo, Robert & Sheepy. Guy looks forward to later in life when he can have a giggle & a scone knowing it my all go wrong. Please subscribe to the podcast & check www.verbalhighs.comno01:28:32Episode 30: David RidlerLewis TennantTue, 27 Jun 2017 08:01:03 +0000https://www.verbalhighs.com/episodes/david-ridler579d460e20099e276ade1f96:579d4afbe6f2e180db462470:595186053e00beffb8e9296c30: David Ridler is the Head of Music & Radio at NZ On Air, coming to the role after a period as Content Director of Radio Hauraki, and a career in music.

David Ridler is the Head of Music & Radio at NZ On Air, coming to the role after a period as Content Director of Radio Hauraki, and a career in music.

It’s definitely David, not Dave. So remember that if you’re ever getting to second base with him in correspondence.

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]]>Episode 30: David RidlerDr Tennant's Verbal HighsDavid Ridler is the Head of Music & Radio at NZ On Air, coming to the role after a period as Content Director of Radio Hauraki, and a career in music.David Ridler is the Head of Music & Radio at NZ On Air, coming to the role after a period as Content Director of Radio Hauraki, and a career in music. It’s definitely David, not Dave. So remember that if you’re ever getting to second base with him in correspondence. Please subscribe to the podcast & check www.verbalhighs.comno01:26:17Episode 29: Murray CammickLewis TennantWed, 21 Jun 2017 01:15:13 +0000https://www.verbalhighs.com/episodes/murray-cammick579d460e20099e276ade1f96:579d4afbe6f2e180db462470:5949c0a1d2b85721252c8e3929: Murray Cammick is a journalist, photographer, editor, record label owner, DJ, and radio host perhaps best known for founding Rip It Up & Wildside Records.

Murray Cammick is a journalist, photographer, editor, record label owner, DJ, and radio host perhaps best known for founding Rip It Up & Wildside Records.

Murray found Jesus in his teens, but then lost him again.

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]]>Episode 29: Murray CammickDr Tennant's Verbal HighsMurray Cammick is a journalist, photographer, editor, record label owner, DJ, and radio host perhaps best known for founding Rip It Up & Wildside Records.Murray Cammick is a journalist, photographer, editor, record label owner, DJ, and radio host perhaps best known for founding Rip It Up & Wildside Records. Murray found Jesus in his teens, but then lost him again. Please subscribe to the podcast & check www.verbalhighs.com no01:25:43Episode 28: Teremoana RapleyLewis TennantMon, 12 Jun 2017 23:53:34 +0000https://www.verbalhighs.com/episodes/teremoana-rapley579d460e20099e276ade1f96:579d4afbe6f2e180db462470:593f20eae3df288fc646691128: Teremoana Rapley is a musician, magazine editor, television presenter & producer. Tere’s career began as a member of pioneering rap crew Upper Hutt Posse.

Teremoana Rapley is a musician, magazine editor, television presenter & producer. Tere’s career began as a member of pioneering rap crew Upper Hutt Posse.

One day Tere thought a homeless person had approached her in Ponsonby. It turned out to be a man with life-changing news.

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]]>Episode 28: Teremoana RapleyDr Tennant's Verbal HighsTeremoana Rapley is a musician, magazine editor, television presenter & producer. Tere’s career began as a member of pioneering rap crew Upper Hutt Posse.Teremoana Rapley is a musician, magazine editor, television presenter & producer. Tere’s career began as a member of pioneering rap crew Upper Hutt Posse. One day Tere thought a homeless person had approached her in Ponsonby. It turned out to be a man with life-changing news. Please subscribe to the podcast & check www.verbalhighs.com no01:26:13Episode 27: David LawrenceLewis TennantSun, 28 May 2017 23:52:28 +0000https://www.verbalhighs.com/episodes/david-lawrence579d460e20099e276ade1f96:579d4afbe6f2e180db462470:592b4b54cd0f6872ec48e85727: David Lawrence is an award-winning theatre director, actor, and teacher. He is a Shakespeare scholar currently heading production for the Pop-up Globe.

David Lawrence is an award-winning theatre director, actor, and teacher. He is a Shakespeare scholar currently heading production for the Pop-up Globe.

This episode is dedicated to the memory of Andrew Menzies.

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]]>Episode 27: David LawrenceDr Tennant's Verbal HighsDavid Lawrence is an award-winning theatre director, actor, and teacher. He is a Shakespeare scholar currently heading production for the Pop-up Globe.David Lawrence is an award-winning theatre director, actor, and teacher. He is a Shakespeare scholar currently heading production for the Pop-up Globe. This episode is dedicated to the memory of Andrew Menzies. Please subscribe to the podcast & check no01:27:15Episode 26: Greg TreadwellLewis TennantSat, 20 May 2017 04:52:38 +0000https://www.verbalhighs.com/episodes/greg-treadwell579d460e20099e276ade1f96:579d4afbe6f2e180db462470:591fc66146c3c4b4ee166f2926: Greg Treadwell is an award-winning Senior Lecturer in journalism at AUT University. He is soon to complete a PhD examining freedom of information in NZ.

Greg Treadwell is an award-winning Senior Lecturer in journalism at AUT University. He is soon to complete a PhD examining freedom of information in NZ.

Like Cole Sear sees dead people, Greg sees holes in news articles.

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]]>Episode 26: Greg TreadwellDr Tennant's Verbal Highs Greg Treadwell is an award-winning Senior Lecturer in journalism at AUT University. He is soon to complete a PhD examining freedom of information in NZ. Greg Treadwell is an award-winning Senior Lecturer in journalism at AUT University. He is soon to complete a PhD examining freedom of information in NZ. Like Cole Sear sees dead people, Greg sees holes in news articles. Please subscribe to the podcast & check www.verbalhighs.com no01:29:43Episode 25: Mukpuddy Lewis TennantFri, 12 May 2017 23:02:54 +0000https://www.verbalhighs.com/episodes/mukpuddy579d460e20099e276ade1f96:579d4afbe6f2e180db462470:591637ede3df28cc11e57ee325: Alex Leighton & Ryan Cooper draw, voice & script the cartoon show Barefoot Bandits. Alongside Tim Evans they run Auckland animation studio Mukpuddy.

Alex Leighton & Ryan Cooper draw, voice & script the cartoon show Barefoot Bandits. Alongside Tim Evans they run Auckland animation studio Mukpuddy.

In high school Disney was Alex’s Iron Maiden.

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]]>Episode 25: MukpuddyDr Tennant's Verbal HighsAlex Leighton & Ryan Cooper draw, voice & script the cartoon show Barefoot Bandits. Alongside Tim Evans they run Auckland animation studio Mukpuddy.Alex Leighton & Ryan Cooper draw, voice & script the cartoon show Barefoot Bandits. Alongside Tim Evans they run Auckland animation studio Mukpuddy. In high school Disney was Alex’s Iron Maiden. Please subscribe to the podcast & check www.verbalhighs.com no01:29:24Epsiode 24: Raiza BizaLewis TennantThu, 04 May 2017 09:11:41 +0000https://www.verbalhighs.com/episodes/raiza-biza579d460e20099e276ade1f96:579d4afbe6f2e180db462470:590aeadc8419c273fe54052724: Raiza Biza is a Congo-born New Zealand rapper of Rwandan heritage. He is aligned with YGB and heads a collective of artists under the banner AmmoNation.

Raiza Biza is a Congo-born New Zealand rapper of Rwandan heritage. He is aligned with YGB and heads a collective of artists under the banner AmmoNation.

Raiza lives in the future & believes the universal truth is love.

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]]>Epsiode 24: Raiza BizaDr Tennant's Verbal HighsRaiza Biza is a Congo-born New Zealand rapper of Rwandan heritage. He is aligned with YGB and heads a collective of artists under the banner AmmoNation.Raiza Biza is a Congo-born New Zealand rapper of Rwandan heritage. He is aligned with YGB and heads a collective of artists under the banner AmmoNation. Raiza lives in the future & believes the universal truth is love. Please subscribe to the podcast & check www.verbalhighs.com no01:23:47Episode 23: Andy PickeringLewis TennantTue, 25 Apr 2017 21:00:56 +0000https://www.verbalhighs.com/episodes/andy-pickering579d460e20099e276ade1f96:579d4afbe6f2e180db462470:58ffafca62a431433c98e61523: Andy Pickering founded and edited Remix & Pilot magazines, and was ‘Spy’ for the Herald. He was brand manager for the Internet Party & was a Freemason.

Andy Pickering founded and edited Remix & Pilot magazines, and was ‘Spy’ for the Herald. He was brand manager for the Internet Party & was a Freemason.

Andy once setup an all ages rave club above a UFO cult’s headquarters.

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]]>Episode 23: Andy PickeringDr Tennant's Verbal HighsAndy Pickering founded and edited Remix & Pilot magazines, and was ‘Spy’ for the Herald. He was brand manager for the Internet Party & was a Freemason.Andy Pickering founded and edited Remix & Pilot magazines, and was ‘Spy’ for the Herald. He was brand manager for the Internet Party & was a Freemason. Andy once setup an all ages rave club above a UFO cult’s headquarters. Please subscribe to the podcast & check www.verbalhighs.com no01:25:47Episode 22: Brendhan LovegroveLewis TennantTue, 18 Apr 2017 21:24:31 +0000https://www.verbalhighs.com/episodes/2017/4/19/brendhan-lovegrove579d460e20099e276ade1f96:579d4afbe6f2e180db462470:58f678cfbe65943dde1cdc9322: Brendhan Lovegrove is a stand-up comedian who has been regularly performing for the past 23 years. In 1998 he was one of the first Billy T Award winners.

Brendhan Lovegrove is a stand-up comedian who has been regularly performing for the past 23 years. In 1998 he was one of the first Billy T Award winners.

Reviews in the UK said his show was a riot, then one day an actual riot broke out.

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]]>Episode 22: Brendhan LovegroveDr Tennant's Verbal HighsBrendhan Lovegrove is a stand-up comedian who has been regularly performing for the past 23 years. In 1998 he was one of the first Billy T Award winners.Brendhan Lovegrove is a stand-up comedian who has been regularly performing for the past 23 years. In 1998 he was one of the first Billy T Award winners. Reviews in the UK said his show was a riot, then one day an actual riot broke out. Please subscribe to the podcast & check www.verbalhighs.comno01:29:19Episode 21: Tourettes Lewis TennantTue, 11 Apr 2017 09:37:12 +0000https://www.verbalhighs.com/episodes/dominic-hoey579d460e20099e276ade1f96:579d4afbe6f2e180db462470:58ec98d1d482e9e6fdccae7a21: Dominic Hoey is a poet, rapper, musician, podcaster, teacher, youth mentor, and writer. His first novel, 'Iceland', will be available 15 June 2017.

Dominic Hoey is a poet, rapper, musician, podcaster, teacher, youth mentor, and writer. His first novel, 'Iceland', is available 15 June 2017.

Following the failure of a long-term relationship & an album release, Dominic moved to a 400-strong Icelandic fishing village.

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]]>Episode 21: TourettesDr Tennant's Verbal HighsDominic Hoey is a poet, rapper, musician, podcaster, teacher, youth mentor, and writer. His first novel, 'Iceland', is available 15 June 2017.Dominic Hoey is a poet, rapper, musician, podcaster, teacher, youth mentor, and writer. His first novel, 'Iceland', is available 15 June 2017. Following the failure of a long-term relationship & an album release, Dominic moved to a 400-strong Icelandic fishing village. Please subscribe to the podcast & check www.verbalhighs.comno01:33:18Epsiode Twenty: Paul WalshLewis TennantWed, 05 Apr 2017 09:00:37 +0000https://www.verbalhighs.com/episodes/paul-walsh579d460e20099e276ade1f96:579d4afbe6f2e180db462470:58e49c10bf629acd46e9a2d120: Paul Walsh is a visual artist who works in a range of mediums, from watercolour to spray paint. He is also a DJ, web designer, and wedding entertainer.

Paul Walsh is a visual artist who works in a range of mediums, from watercolour to spray paint.  He is also a DJ, web designer, and wedding entertainer.

Paul suffers from telephonophobia.

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]]>Epsiode Twenty: Paul WalshDr Tennant's Verbal HighsPaul Walsh is a visual artist, who works in a range of mediums, from watercolour to spray paint. He is also a DJ, web designer, and wedding entertainer.Paul Walsh is a visual artist, who works in a range of mediums, from watercolour to spray paint. He is also a DJ, web designer, and wedding entertainer. Paul suffers from telephonophobia. Please subscribe to the podcast & check www.verbalhighs.com no01:30:04Episode Nineteen: Kirsty JohnstonLewis TennantWed, 29 Mar 2017 06:14:21 +0000https://www.verbalhighs.com/episodes/kirsty-johnston579d460e20099e276ade1f96:579d4afbe6f2e180db462470:58db4be9c534a5fcb3facb9f19: Kirsty Johnston is a Canon Media Award-winning investigative reporter at the New Zealand Herald. She has a strong interest in social justice and education.

Kirsty Johnston is a Canon Media Award-winning investigative reporter at the New Zealand Herald. She has a strong interest in social justice and education.

Kirsty hopes one day to write a feature-length cat up a tree story.

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]]>Episode Nineteen: Kirsty JohnstonDr Tennant's Verbal HighsKirsty Johnston is a Canon Media Award-winning investigative reporter at the New Zealand Herald. She has a strong interest in social justice and education.Kirsty Johnston is a Canon Media Award-winning investigative reporter at the New Zealand Herald. She has a strong interest in social justice and education. Kirsty hopes one day to write a feature-length cat up a tree story. Please subscribe to the podcast & check www.verbalhighs.comno01:27:11Episode Eighteen: DJ DubheadLewis TennantMon, 20 Mar 2017 19:38:43 +0000https://www.verbalhighs.com/episodes/patrick-waller579d460e20099e276ade1f96:579d4afbe6f2e180db462470:58cf12472e69cfea22e4f37118: Patrick Waller is a record collector, rhythm selector, radio presenter, musician and producer. He has hosted bFM’s The Rhythm Selection since 1990.

Patrick Waller is a record collector, rhythm selector, radio presenter, musician and producer. He has hosted bFM’s The Rhythm Selection since 1990.

Following rapid change in the music industry he entered into a codependent relationship with sausages.

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]]>Episode Eighteen: DJ DubheadDr Tennant's Verbal HighsPatrick Waller is a record collector, rhythm selector, radio presenter, musician and producer. He has hosted bFM’s The Rhythm Selection since 1990.Patrick Waller is a record collector, rhythm selector, radio presenter, musician and producer. He has hosted bFM’s The Rhythm Selection since 1990. Please subscribe to the podcast & check www.verbalhighs.com.no01:29:14Episode Seventeen: Adam RickettLewis TennantTue, 14 Mar 2017 07:48:16 +0000https://www.verbalhighs.com/episodes/adam-rickett579d460e20099e276ade1f96:579d4afbe6f2e180db462470:58c79b36414fb5205e21694117: Adam Rickett is a British-born chef who currently heads the kitchen at Auckland’s Euro. He previously ran Wellington’s Matterhorn and Pravda kitchens.

Adam Rickett is a British-born chef who currently heads the kitchen at Auckland’s Euro. He previously ran Wellington’s Matterhorn and Pravda kitchens.

His favourite two minute noodle flavour is Mee Goreng.

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]]>Episode Seventeen: Adam RickettDr Tennant's Verbal HighsAdam Rickett is a British-born chef who currently heads the kitchen at Auckland’s Euro. He previously ran Wellington’s Matterhorn and Pravda kitchens. Adam Rickett is a British-born chef who currently heads the kitchen at Auckland’s Euro. He previously ran Wellington’s Matterhorn and Pravda kitchens. His favourite two minute noodle flavour is Mee Goreng. Please subscribe to the podcast & check www.verbalhighs.com.no01:24:32Episode Sixteen: Mike HodgsonLewis TennantThu, 09 Mar 2017 07:06:44 +0000https://www.verbalhighs.com/episodes/mike-hodgson579d460e20099e276ade1f96:579d4afbe6f2e180db462470:58c0f3f6725e25f24c08862116: Mike Hodgson is a multimedia artist, musician, robot collector, video punk, and live event aficionado. He and Paddy Free form musical duo Pitch Black.

Mike Hodgson is a multimedia artist, musician, robot collector, video punk, and live event aficionado. He and Paddy Free form musical duo Pitch Black.

MIke once used sub bass to distract a rugby league team from getting a try.

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]]>Episode Sixteen: Mike HodgsonDr Tennant's Verbal HighsMike Hodgson is a multimedia artist, musician, robot collector, video punk, and live event aficionado. He and Paddy Free form musical duo Pitch Black.Mike Hodgson is a multimedia artist, musician, robot collector, video punk, and live event aficionado. He and Paddy Free form musical duo Pitch Black. MIke once used sub bass to distract a rugby league team from getting a try. Please subscribe to the podcast & check www.verbalhighs.com. no01:26:26Episode Fifteen: Dai HenwoodLewis TennantTue, 28 Feb 2017 05:09:24 +0000https://www.verbalhighs.com/episodes/dai-henwood579d460e20099e276ade1f96:579d4afbe6f2e180db462470:58b4ef2915d5db6db243dc5115: Dai Henwood leads the second team on Seven Days, hosts Family Feud 5.30pm weekdays, wins awards for his stand-up comedy, and used to be a wedding DJ.

Dai Henwood leads the second team on Seven Days, hosts Family Feud 5.30pm weekdays, wins awards for his stand-up comedy, and used to be a wedding DJ. 

Strangers often refer to him as ‘that homo from the TV’.

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]]>Episode Fifteen: Dai HenwoodDr Tennant's Verbal HighsDai Henwood leads the second team on Seven Days, hosts Family Feud 5.30pm weekdays, wins awards for his stand-up comedy, and used to be a wedding DJ. Dai Henwood leads the second team on Seven Days, hosts Family Feud 5.30pm weekdays, wins awards for his stand-up comedy, and used to be a wedding DJ. Strangers often refer to him as ‘that homo from the TV’. Please subscribe to the podcast & check www.verbalhighs.comno01:26:38Episode Fourteen: Mikey HavocLewis TennantTue, 21 Feb 2017 07:36:44 +0000https://www.verbalhighs.com/episodes/mikey-havoc579d460e20099e276ade1f96:579d4afbe6f2e180db462470:58ab9b4cb3db2b96851b550514: Mikey Havoc is a radio broadcaster, rock star, TV show pioneer, nightclub connoisseur, fireworks aficionado, game show host, and sauce ambassador.

Mikey Havoc is a radio broadcaster, rock star, TV show pioneer, nightclub connoisseur, fireworks aficionado, game show host, and sauce ambassador.

By his own admission, he was on time for the podcast.

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]]>Episode Fourteen: Mikey HavocDr Tennant's Verbal HighsMikey Havoc is a radio broadcaster, rock star, TV show pioneer, nightclub connoisseur, fireworks aficionado, game show host, and sauce ambassador.Mikey Havoc is a radio broadcaster, rock star, TV show pioneer, nightclub connoisseur, fireworks aficionado, game show host, and sauce ambassador. By his own admission, he was on time for the podcast. Please subscribe to the podcast & check www.verbalhighs.com.no01:36:12Episode Thirteen: Mark CubeyLewis TennantThu, 16 Feb 2017 00:44:11 +0000https://www.verbalhighs.com/episodes/mark-cubey579d460e20099e276ade1f96:579d4afbe6f2e180db462470:58a4d5c6d482e9b918ffddaf13: Mark Cubey is a media artisan who produced Kim Hill on RNZ, co-founded Loop Magazine, managed Radio Active, and started NZ's longest running hip hop show.

Mark Cubey is a media artisan who produced Kim Hill on RNZ, co-founded Loop Magazine, managed Radio Active, and started NZ’s longest running hip hop show.

His first job was being an apple.  

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]]>Episode Thirteen: Mark CubeyDr Tennant's Verbal HighsMark Cubey is a media artisan who produced Kim Hill on RNZ, co-founded Loop Magazine, managed Radio Active, and started NZ’s longest running hip hop show. Mark Cubey is a media artisan who produced Kim Hill on RNZ, co-founded Loop Magazine, managed Radio Active, and started NZ’s longest running hip hop show. His first job was being an apple. Please subscribe to the podcast & check www.verbalhighs.com no01:29:09Episode Twelve: Ursula GraceLewis TennantMon, 06 Feb 2017 07:20:53 +0000https://www.verbalhighs.com/episodes/ursula-grace579d460e20099e276ade1f96:579d4afbe6f2e180db462470:5897129d579fb31dfbbae69812: Ursula Grace is a documentary filmmaker and university lecturer. Her award-winning short film 'The King' was made as part of her Master's thesis.

Ursula Grace is a documentary filmmaker and university lecturer. Her award-winning short film 'The King' was made as part of her Master's thesis.

On December 31 1999 she sat in her Hey Sister boxers waiting for Y2K to take effect. It never did.  

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]]>Episode Twelve: Ursula GraceDr Tennant's Verbal HighsUrsula Grace is a documentary filmmaker and university lecturer. Her award-winning short film 'The King' was made as part of her Master's thesis.Ursula Grace is a documentary filmmaker and university lecturer. Her award-winning short film 'The King' was made as part of her Master's thesis. On December 31 1999 she sat in her Hey Sister boxers waiting for Y2K to take effect. It never did. Please subscribe to the podcast & check www.verbalhighs.com no1:30:11Episode Eleven: John 'Jstar' AyresLewis TennantMon, 30 Jan 2017 17:04:17 +0000https://www.verbalhighs.com/episodes/john-jstar-ayres579d460e20099e276ade1f96:579d4afbe6f2e180db462470:588f67bcbf629abc01ea2e3411: John 'Jstar' Ayres is a bass music producer, remixer, and DJ, widely known for his reggae mashups. He used to be tour manager for Major Lazer and Diplo.

John 'Jstar' Ayres is a bass music producer, remixer, and DJ, widely known for his reggae mashups. He used to be tour manager for Major Lazer and Diplo.

He also tour managed Yo Majesty, a short lived Christian lesbian electronic group.

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]]>Episode Eleven: John 'Jstar' AyresDr Tennant's Verbal HighsJohn ‘Jstar’ Ayres is a bass music producer, remixer, and DJ widely known for his reggae mashups. He used to be tour manager for Major Lazer and Diplo.John ‘Jstar’ Ayres is a bass music producer, remixer, and DJ widely known for his reggae mashups. He used to be tour manager for Major Lazer and Diplo. He also tour managed Yo Majesty, a short lived Christian lesbian electronic group. Please subscribe to the podcast & check www.verbalhighs.com no01:31:41Episode Ten: Verity JohnsonLewis TennantTue, 24 Jan 2017 09:11:29 +0000https://www.verbalhighs.com/episodes/verity-johnson579d460e20099e276ade1f96:579d4afbe6f2e180db462470:5887115b37c58143a0daf11410: Verity Johnson is a journalist, broadcaster, speaker, part-time comic, and ex Paul Henry show co-host. She was a finalist in the Canon Media Awards.

Verity Johnson is a journalist, speaker, part-time comic, and ex Paul Henry show co-host. She was a finalist in the 2016 Canon Media awards.

She once had an existential crisis at the Men of Steel strip club.

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]]>Episode Ten: Verity JohnsonDr Tennant's Verbal HighsVerity Johnson is a journalist, speaker, part-time comic, and ex Paul Henry Show co-host. She was a finalist in the 2016 Canon Media awards.Verity Johnson is a journalist, speaker, part-time comic, and ex Paul Henry Show co-host. She was a finalist in the 2016 Canon Media awards. She once had an existential crisis at The Men of Steel strip club. no01:20:47Episode Nine: Mark 'Slave' WilliamsLewis TennantTue, 17 Jan 2017 08:42:16 +0000https://www.verbalhighs.com/episodes/mark-williams579d460e20099e276ade1f96:579d4afbe6f2e180db462470:587d692e4402432706cb68f59: Mark 'Slave' Williams is a radio & TV broadcaster, MC, video director, voice artist, DJ, and actor. He is the MC and videographer for Fat Freddy's Drop.

Mark 'Slave' Williams is a radio & TV broadcaster, MC, video director, voice artist, DJ, and actor. He is the MC and videographer for Fat Freddy's Drop.

He does not collect Bill Cosby records.

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]]>Episode Nine: Mark 'Slave' WilliamsDr Tennant's Verbal HighsMark 'Slave' Williams is a radio & TV broadcaster, MC, video director, voice artist, DJ, and actor. He is the MC & videographer for Fat Freddy's Drop. Mark 'Slave' Williams is a radio & TV broadcaster, MC, video director, voice artist, DJ, and actor. He is the MC & videographer for Fat Freddy's Drop. He does not collect Bill Cosby records.no01:29:30Episode Eight: Russell BrownLewis TennantTue, 10 Jan 2017 08:40:39 +0000https://www.verbalhighs.com/episodes/-russell-brown579d460e20099e276ade1f96:579d4afbe6f2e180db462470:587499b8b8a79bc9a792977d8: Russell Brown is a media commentator, journalist, TV & radio broadcaster, and blogger. He launched the pioneering Public Address blog in 2002.

Russell Brown is a media commentator, journalist, TV & radio broadcaster, and blogger. He launched the pioneering Public Address blog community in 2002.

His early trolling was foiled by typewriter forensics.

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]]>Episode Eight: Russell BrownDr Tennant's Verbal HighsRussell Brown is a media commentator, journalist, TV & radio broadcaster, and blogger. He launched the pioneering Public Address blog community in 2002.Russell Brown is a media commentator, journalist, TV & radio broadcaster, and blogger. He launched the pioneering Public Address blog community in 2002. His early trolling was foiled by typewriter forensics.no01:27:46Episode Seven: Dave RoperLewis TennantTue, 03 Jan 2017 08:43:28 +0000https://www.verbalhighs.com/episodes/dave-roper579d460e20099e276ade1f96:579d4afbe6f2e180db462470:586b5597be659472708852987: Dave Roper is a music promoter and artist manager, and was the first to tour international DJs regularly in NZ. He also owned Fu Bar & Subtronix Recordings.

Dave Roper is a music promoter and artist manager, and was the first to tour international DJs regularly in NZ. He also owned Fu Bar & Subtronix Recordings

He once transported an incapacitated Ghostface Killah between a Denny’s restaurant and a hotel room.

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]]>Episode Seven: Dave RoperDr Tennant's Verbal HighsDave Roper is a music promoter and artist manager, and was the first to tour international DJs regularly in NZ. He also owned Fu Bar & Subtronix Recordings.Dave Roper is a music promoter and artist manager, and was the first to tour international DJs regularly in NZ. He also owned Fu Bar & Subtronix Recordings. He once transported an incapacitated Ghostface Killah between a Denny’s restaurant and a hotel room.no01:28:42Episode Six: Dave PeckLewis TennantMon, 26 Dec 2016 09:41:34 +0000https://www.verbalhighs.com/episodes/dave-peck579d460e20099e276ade1f96:579d4afbe6f2e180db462470:585cbffbcd0f680511162c9a6: Dave Peck is a semi-retired entrepreneur who owns 127 pinball machines (the largest collection in NZ). He is NZ’s number one player, and competes overseas.

Dave Peck is a semi-retired entrepreneur who owns 127 pinball machines (the largest collection in NZ). He is NZ’s number one player, and competes globally.

He is currently restoring a 1979 Hercules, the largest pinball machine ever commercially produced, and one of the rarest titles in his collection.

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]]>Episode Six: Dave PeckDr Tennant's Verbal Highs Dave Peck is a semi-retired entrepreneur who owns 127 pinball machines (the largest collection in NZ). He is NZ’s number one player, and competes globally. He is currently restoring a 1979 Hercules, the largest pinball machine ever commercially produced.Dave Peck is a semi-retired entrepreneur who owns 127 pinball machines (the largest collection in NZ). He is NZ’s number one player, and competes globally. He is currently restoring a 1979 Hercules, the largest pinball machine ever commercially produced, and one of the rarest titles in his collection.no01:29:53Episode Five: Fergus AitkenLewis TennantWed, 21 Dec 2016 00:12:28 +0000https://www.verbalhighs.com/episodes/-fergus-aitken579d460e20099e276ade1f96:579d4afbe6f2e180db462470:5859b2f229687f3d620966875: Fergus Aitken is a director, performer, presenter, movement tutor, stand-up comedian, and mime. He is perhaps best known to audiences as Mr Fungus.

Fergus Aitken is a director, performer, presenter, movement tutor, stand-up comedian, and mime. He is perhaps best known to audiences as Mr Fungus.

The youngest of eight children, he recently held a family reunion in a custom-made shoe.

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]]>Episode Five: Fergus AitkenDr Tennant's Verbal HighsFergus Aitken is a director, performer, presenter, movement tutor, stand-up comedian, and mime. He is perhaps best known to audiences as Mr Fungus. The youngest of eight children, he recently held a family reunion in a custom-made shoe.Fergus Aitken is a director, performer, presenter, movement tutor, stand-up comedian, and mime. He is perhaps best known to audiences as Mr Fungus. The youngest of eight children, he recently held a family reunion in a custom-made shoe.no01:31:18Episode Four: Nathan RarereLewis TennantTue, 13 Dec 2016 23:57:28 +0000https://www.verbalhighs.com/episodes/-nathan-rarere579d460e20099e276ade1f96:579d4afbe6f2e180db462470:58507f678419c245757172214: Nathan Rarere is a scriptwriter and radio & television personality who first found a national audience on Ice TV, and now hosts breakfast on Radio Sport.

Nathan Rarere is a scriptwriter and radio & television personality who first found a national audience on Ice TV, and now hosts breakfast on Radio Sport.

He is the unofficial NZ ambassador for poutine.

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]]>Episode Four: Nathan RarereDr Tennants Verbal HighsNathan Rarere is a scriptwriter and radio & television personality who first found a national audience on Ice TV, and now hosts breakfast on Radio Sport. He is the unofficial NZ ambassador for poutine. Nathan Rarere is a scriptwriter and radio & television personality who first found a national audience on Ice TV, and now hosts breakfast on Radio Sport. He is the unofficial NZ ambassador for poutine. no01:31:18Episode Three: Mikee TuckerLewis TennantTue, 06 Dec 2016 09:54:43 +0000https://www.verbalhighs.com/episodes/mikee-tucker579d460e20099e276ade1f96:579d4afbe6f2e180db462470:5834d98fcd0f68eb00322d883: Mikee Tucker founded independent label Loop Recordings, produces for Think INC & TEDxAuckland, and was campaign manager for Kim Dotcom’s Internet Party.

Mikee Tucker founded independent label Loop Recordings, produces for Think INC & TEDxAuckland, and was campaign manager for Kim Dotcom’s Internet Party.

He has played Scrabble with Steve Wozniak.

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]]>Episode Three: Mikee TuckerDr Tennant's Verbal HighsMikee Tucker founded independent label Loop Recordings, produces for Think INC & TEDxAuckland, and was campaign manager for Kim Dotcom’s Internet Party. He has played Scrabble with Steve Wozniak.Mikee Tucker founded independent label Loop Recordings, produces for Think INC & TEDxAuckland, and was campaign manager for Kim Dotcom’s Internet Party. He has played Scrabble with Steve Wozniak.no1:33:38Episode Two: Otis FrizzellLewis TennantTue, 29 Nov 2016 00:08:15 +0000https://www.verbalhighs.com/episodes/otis-frizzell579d460e20099e276ade1f96:579d4afbe6f2e180db462470:583510e65016e15e71dbac712: Otis Frizzell is a visual artist, designer, musician, and radio & TV host. He was OJ to the Rhythm Slave and Opto to the early hip-hop infused walls of NZ.

Otis Frizzell is a visual artist, designer, musician, and radio & TV host. He was OJ to the Rhythm Slave and Opto to the early hip-hop infused walls of NZ.

He was briefly in an unhealthy relationship with Robbie Williams which came to a head at a friend of Keanu Reeves' birthday party.

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]]>Episode Two: Otis FrizzellDr Tennant's Verbal HighsOtis Frizzell is a visual artist, designer, musician, and radio & TV host. He was OJ to the Rhythm Slave and Opto to the early hip-hop infused walls of NZ. He was briefly in an unhealthy relationship with Robbie Williams which came to a head at a friend of Keanu Reeves' birthday party.Otis Frizzell is a visual artist, designer, musician, and radio & TV host. He was OJ to the Rhythm Slave and Opto to the early hip-hop infused walls of NZ. He was briefly in an unhealthy relationship with Robbie Williams which came to a head at a friend of Keanu Reeves' birthday party.no01:22:50Episode One: Thomas WattsLewis TennantWed, 23 Nov 2016 23:00:00 +0000https://www.verbalhighs.com/episodes/thomas-watts579d460e20099e276ade1f96:579d4afbe6f2e180db462470:579efeb7ff7c50691dc4eb301: Thomas Watts dances erogenously in alt-rock band Villainy, produces NZ TV panel show Seven Days, and teaches students how to make audio stories at AUT.

Thomas Watts dances erogenously in alt-rock band Villainy, produces NZ TV panel show Seven Days, and teaches students how to make audio stories at AUT.

He owns an auburn beard and a hamster.

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]]>Episode One: Thomas WattsDr Tennant's Verbal HighsThomas Watts dances erogenously in alt-rock band Villainy, produces NZ TV panel show Seven Days, and teaches students how to make audio stories at AUT. He owns an auburn beard and a hamster.Thomas Watts dances erogenously in alt-rock band Villainy, produces NZ TV panel show Seven Days, and teaches students how to make audio stories at AUT. He owns an auburn beard and a hamster. no01:29:36