I'm Also

Ep 54: Noel (Belgiebaker) Remacle - From Baking in Tauranga to Teaching in Egypt

Adrian Maidment — Tue, 04 Apr 2023 11:17:59 +1200

Baking, Social Media and teaching in Egypt, are on the agenda for this episode of I’m Also. I’m talking with Noel Remacle, AKA the Belgie Baker, on taking his baking to the world. Noel is a Bakery/Patisserie Tutor at Toi Ohomai who has an amazing story on taking his passion to the world.

Ep: 53 Matt Bronsil - "From Basketball Fan to Basketball Commentator"

Adrian Maidment — Thu, 23 Mar 2023 16:42:15 +1300

I'm back in Taiwan talking to Matt Bronsil. Matt shares his experience from going from basketball fan, to a gig in basketball commentary. Here is Matt's Taiwan basketball story.

Ep 52: Nick Newman

Adrian Maidment — Tue, 20 Sep 2022 08:20:18 +1200

Nick Newman definitely has multiple careers, pursuits and interests. Nick is a videographer, event organiser, musician, and photographer. In this episode of I'm Also, Nick discusses what he's working on at the moment, his experiences from working in the States, and local musicians to look out for. Mentioned in podcast: Satellite Sessions -https://www.facebook.com/satellitesessionsnz/ Piaf: The Legend - https://www.mandymeadowsmusic.co.uk/piafthelegend Totara Street -https://totarastreet.co.nz/about/chur-chon-sndy

Ep 51: Aaron Christiansen

Adrian Maidment — Tue, 13 Sep 2022 16:45:12 +1200

Aaron Christiansen is a poker playing, animating, comic book writer. We discuss his creation Beats the Kangaroo, his work on music videos, and what it takes to make it as a poker player. Aaron talks about working with Dean Ballinger, who has sadly passed away since the recording of this episode. Mentioned in interview: Mark One Comics - https://mk1.co.nz/

Ep 50: Sonya Korohina

Adrian Maidment — Thu, 08 Sep 2022 07:12:56 +1200

This episode of I’m Also we are in the world of art, with Sonya Korohina. Sonya is an Arts Manager with over 20 years expertise in the Creative Industries. She runs Supercut Projects - which provides creative industry consultancy, and recently launched and licensed Tauranga city’s ‘City Art Walk’ App.

Sonya has worked for leading arts institutions that include Auckland Art Gallery, Artspace, Elam School of Fine Arts, and the Tauranga Arts Festival.
Mentioned in Podcast:
@supercutprojects
Escape Writers Festival https://www.taurangafestival.co.nz/event/escape-2022-401
Ayesha Green Tauranga Art Gallery https://www.artgallery.org.nz/Ayesha-Green

Ep 49: Mark Eagle

Adrian Maidment — Mon, 05 Sep 2022 18:39:43 +1200

Radio Announcing and Karate are our topics in this episode of I'm Also, as Adrian talks with Mark Eagle. Mark is an 11 time National Karate Champion, who also has over 25 years experience in the New Zealand broadcasting industry. Mark on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-eagle-433b95249/

Ep 48: Conrad Strachan

Adrian Maidment — Tue, 30 Aug 2022 20:16:28 +1200

Conrad Strachan is a cafe owner-operator, based in Tauranga, New Zealand. He has spent a large chunk of his working life seeing the world and working in the hospitality industry. We talk about the state of hospitality in NZ, the challenges of running your own business, and growing up in South Africa, where Conrad attended a Choir School.

Ep 47: Tell Me Tauranga (Part 2)

Adrian Maidment — Thu, 11 Nov 2021 07:19:33 +1300

Tell Me Tauranga/Kōrerohia Mai is an inaugural event, featuring local people telling their incredible life stories.⁠ The theme for our inaugural event was New Beginnings.

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Storytellers had just seven minutes each to engage the audience and share a time when their perspective or their life changed. ⁠The event was organised by Dawn Picken.

This is Part 2 of 2. The footage for this podcast was filmed by Julian Lane and Ruben Pargeter.

Speakers for Tell Me Tauranga/Kōrerohia Mai: (Part 2)

1: Rhys Johnston New Beginnings on the Running Trail.

2: Ange Wallace How a Cabbage Patch Kid Ruined my Relationship.

3: Stephen Wilson Peeling the Onion: What the Humble Allium can Tell us About Life.

4: Saima Anis Reinvention: Out of the Corporate Box into Self-Discovery.

Find out more about I’m Also on Facebook and Instagram. With our new website up soon.

Ep 46: Tell Me Tauranga (Part 1)

Adrian Maidment — Thu, 11 Nov 2021 07:18:38 +1300

Tell Me Tauranga/Kōrerohia Mai is an inaugural event, featuring local people telling their incredible life stories.⁠ The theme for our inaugural event was New Beginnings.

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Storytellers had just seven minutes each to engage the audience and share a time when their perspective or their life changed. ⁠The event was organised by Dawn Picken.

This is Part 1 of 2. The footage for this podcast was filmed by Julian Lane and Ruben Pargeter.

Speakers for Tell Me Tauranga/Kōrerohia Mai: (Part 1)

1) Amanda Lowry Navigating Life on Two Wheels.

2) Andrew Corin My Best Day.

3) Amelia Hirota Confessions of a Breast Milk Trafficker.

4) Steffi August Every Challenge is another Opportunity.

Find out more about I’m Also on Facebook and Instagram. With our new website up soon.

Short Talks - Liz Davies

Adrian Maidment — Fri, 05 Nov 2021 07:53:32 +1300

Liz Davies is the General Manager of SociaLink, based in Tauranga.

SociaLink's mission is to strengthen community organisations, to build and empower the social sector and community sector. Find out more at their website - socialink.org.nz

Ep 45: Liz Davies

Adrian Maidment — Fri, 05 Nov 2021 07:53:02 +1300

Liz Davies is the General Manager of SociaLink, based in Tauranga.

SociaLink's mission is to strengthen community organisations, to build and empower the social sector and community sector. Find out more at their website - socialink.org.nz

In this episode we discuss the social sector in Tauranga, and New Zealand.

What is working and what isn't?...

Ideas for a better future....

And some good news stories...

Short Talks: Nicol Sanders-O‘Shea

Adrian Maidment — Fri, 29 Oct 2021 15:47:09 +1300

"Brave New World" is by Nicol Sanders O'Shea.

Flying high along Durham Street, Tauranga-based artist Nicol Sanders-O’Shea’s bright flags will signal a ‘Brave New World’ where washing hands is mandatory and coming home is tricky.

Discover this artwork and more on the free to download City Art Walk Tauranga App.

Short Talks: Davey Beige

Adrian Maidment — Mon, 25 Oct 2021 20:33:41 +1300

Tauranga singer and songwriter Davey Beige has a new album and single on the way. 🎸 Listen to an exclusive snippet of his new song here! 🎤

“I’m Also Short Talks” for short short, but interesting interviews. 🗣

SHORT TALKS: Que Bidios

Adrian Maidment — Fri, 22 Oct 2021 11:19:14 +1300

Que Bidois was born and raised in Tauranga Moana. He list of skills and pursuits includes - Artist, Educator, hunter gatherer.

"I'm Also Short Talks" are short interviews around the 1 to 2 minute mark.

Ep 44: Dawn Picken

Adrian Maidment — Tue, 07 Sep 2021 12:53:47 +1200

Dawn Picken is a freelance writer and columnist with NZME, runs her own business, plus is a tutor at Toi Ohomai in Tauranga. Dawn talks about the writing process, her favourite kind of writing, writing tips, working in TV, and thoughts on the future of writing with AI.

Ep 43: Ben Wilcock

Adrian Maidment — Fri, 11 Jun 2021 09:13:16 +1200

The lates album from Ben Wilcock combine his loves of Sci-Fi and Jazz.

Ben has just released his first single 'Aenea' from the forthcoming Sci-fi inspired album "The River Tethys'.

The sci-fi novel saga Hyperion, by author Dan Simmons, is the inspiration for the new album ‘The River Tethys’.

Buy the Album: https://www.thickrecords.co.nz/copy-of-the-river-tethys

Ben has been performing Jazz for over twenty years, and played sets including, at Glastonbury, Java Jazz Festival and the New Zealand Music Awards.

Ep 42: Adrian Maidment

Adrian Maidment — Sun, 06 Jun 2021 09:34:17 +1200

International travel during COVID-19 is not easy! This episode, Adrian Maidment is the guest not the host, as he talks about getting from New Zealand to Taiwan and back again.

Adrian compares isolation in Taiwan and New Zealand, the experience of being in near empty airports, COVID-19 checks, and people doing their jobs protecting boarders from the virus.

The host for this episode is Nick Ririnui (Nick was a guest on Series 1, Episode 11).

Ep41: Grace & Steven

Adrian Maidment — Sun, 23 May 2021 12:48:22 +1200

This episode we're talking food and running a business - in Fengyuan, Taiwan.

Adrian talks to Grace (and Steven) about their breakfast shop. Early morning starts, long days, and a rush to serve customers. Plus, being the parents of 3 children.

To order breakfast: 04-25235918

Ep 40: Matt Bronsil

Adrian Maidment — Tue, 18 May 2021 15:13:42 +1200

We're in Taichung, Taiwan - talking to Taichung based American, Matt Bronsil.

Matt is a Montessori teacher. He’s also a ventriloquist, has started teaching a class in stand-up comedy, and a huge supporter of the Formosa Taishin Dreamers basketball team.

Mentions:

Formosa Taishin Dreamers:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Formosa_Taishin_Dreamers

Ep 39: Douglas Habecker

Adrian Maidment — Thu, 13 May 2021 13:35:26 +1200

This episode was recorded in Taichung, Taiwan. My guest is Douglas Habecker.

We're talking life in Taiwan, Covid-19, business, and the future for Taiwan.

Douglas is the Co-Founder/Publisher/Editor-in-chief of the Compass Magazine Group, a Cross-cultural trainer at Cultural Awareness International, and Chairman of the Taichung American Chamber of Commerce.

Mentions:

Taiwan Fun: https://taiwanfun.com/

Amcham Taichung: https://www.taichungamcham.com/

Taichung Tourism: https://travel.taichung.gov.tw/en-us

Ep 38: Sampler 3+

Adrian Maidment — Wed, 30 Dec 2020 21:29:00 +1300

This episode is a collection of clips from Season 3, and my most recent episodes. It covers the period when New Zealand was in lockdown from COVID-19, and out of the lockdown.

A big thanks to the people I got to interview. And thanks to everyone who has listened to "I'm Also". The show will be back in 2021!

Cheers

Adrian

Ep 37: Jolene James

Adrian Maidment — Wed, 23 Dec 2020 16:27:02 +1300

This episode features Tauranga radio personality Jolene James.

In her radio role, Jolene is the co-host of The Breeze Breakfast show, Operations Consultant and local news reader.

Jolene also works as an MC, a voice-over artist and Funeral Celebrant.

Mentioned

The Breeze - Mark & Jolene: https://www.thebreeze.co.nz/home/shows/mark-eagle.html

The Breeze Tauranga 95.8FM: https://www.facebook.com/TheBreezeTauranga/

Ep 36: Nathan Stewart

Adrian Maidment — Thu, 17 Dec 2020 09:13:50 +1300

Nathan Stewart is a Youth & Community Engagement Navigator at Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology, based at the Windermere Campus.

We’ll be talking about this role involves, And his focus on providing high school students advice and guidance to achieve their goals.

Mentioned in Podcast:

Te Maru Jiu Jitsu: https://www.temaru.co.nz/

Ep 35: Hayden Smith

Adrian Maidment — Thu, 03 Dec 2020 07:24:00 +1300

Cathedral Cove, located in the Coromandel of New Zealand is a hugely popular tourist spot. In this episode of I'm Also, I talk with Hayden Smith, who is the co-owner of "Cathedral Cove Water Taxi". Hayden is and outdoors guy who along with his business, has plenty of outdoor pursuits to keep him busy. Links: Cathedral Cove Water Taxi: cathedralcovewatertaxi.co.nz/ Tairua Water Taxi and Tours: facebook.com/tairuawatertaxi Hahei Holiday Resort: www.haheiholidays.co.nz/

S3 Ep10: Tanya Horo

Adrian Maidment — Tue, 17 Nov 2020 08:40:00 +1300

Tanya Horo is Tauranga based business owner, actress, musician and writer. Tanya owns several businesses, including the global creative management agency - TMH Management. She has had a successful music career, but may be best recognised for her famous TV commercial role. During the interview we talk about being creative, and how to make the most out of creativity. Mentioned during interview: TMH Mangement: www.tmh.management Bay of Plenty Actors Studio: www.bopas.co.nz Sherlock's Daughter: youtube.com/watch?v=FOnOSXe_lSQ

Theresa Gattung. Cambodia Charitable Trust: NZ and the World After the Pandemic

Adrian Maidment — Thu, 12 Nov 2020 15:45:00 +1300

On November 5, 2020, Theresa Gattung (along with Helen Clark) spoke at a fundraiser for CCT - "NZ and the World After the Pandemic". All proceeds from this event will go to the Cambodia Charitable Trust to support their humanitarian response by providing emergency food for struggling families and learning materials for school children. cctnz.org.nz/ Thanks to event sponsors: Craigs Investment Partners & Zespri International

S3 Ep8: Que Bidois

Adrian Maidment — Wed, 04 Nov 2020 17:27:00 +1300

Que Bidois was born and raised in Tauranga Moana. He list of skills and pursuits includes - Artist, Educator, hunter gatherer. Que is a full-time artist and educator. Learn about his passion for Tā moko, the outdoors, and most importantly - family.

S3 Ep7: Elektric Endz (Dave Bishop)

Adrian Maidment — Sat, 31 Oct 2020 10:04:00 +1300

Dave Bishop is back on I’m Also (Dave's first podcast - S3 Ep2), but this time he's back he’s under the pseudonym of “Elektric Endz”. We talk about his electronic music...then, a track (recorded exclusively for I’m Also) from Elektric Endz. Mentioned in podcast: Elektric Endz: https://www.facebook.com/ElektricEndz Dave Bishop: https://soundcloud.com/imalso/s3-ep2-dave-bishop Kraftwerk: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kraftwerk New Order: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Order_(band)

S3 Ep6: Gordy Lockhart

Adrian Maidment — Tue, 27 Oct 2020 13:19:00 +1300

From Scotland, but now living in Tauranga, Gordy Lockhart is the Manager of The Kollective. The Kollective is New Zealand's largest co-working space and is dedicated to the success of not for profit, social enterprise and charitable organisations. Gordy is also a writer, having put together the musical(with co-writer Liam Hagan) "Blues Brothers: First Contact". He was also recently a co-organiser for Tauranga Pride Picnic. Mentioned during podcast: The Kollective: www.thekollective.org.nz Tauranga Moana Pride Picnic: www.eventfinda.co.nz/2020/tauranga-moana-pride-picnic/tauranga

S3 Ep5: Anne Pankhurst

Adrian Maidment — Fri, 16 Oct 2020 15:24:00 +1300

If you’re after helpful tips on starting your own business, then this episode of I’m Also is for you! Adrian is talking with Anne Pankhurst. Anne has extensive experience in event management, such as organizing the Westpac Tauranga Business Awards. She is chair of The Tarnished Frocks and Divas Charitable Trust, sits on several other boards, including Acorn Foundation. And has extensive experience in the hospitality sector, having opened and owned several well-known restaurant businesses. Mentioned in podcast: Tauranga Chamber of Commerce: https://www.tauranga.org.nz/ Westpac Tauranga Business Awards: https://businessawards.org.nz/ AC75 Simulator: https://www.spark.co.nz/5g/home/race-zone/AC75-simulator

S3 Ep4: Anne-Marie Simon

Adrian Maidment — Mon, 05 Oct 2020 21:20:00 +1300

Anne-Marie is an Academic staff member at Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology in Tauranga, where she is a tutor on Bachelor of Creative Industries and the Certificate in Art and Design. In this podcast, we start talking FASHION, but end up talking FISHING. Mentioned during Podcast: Face Masks: https://www.toiohomai.ac.nz/life/news/face-mask-sale-funds-student-exhibition Nothing Naughty: https://www.nothingnaughty.kiwi.nz/

S3 Ep3: Zap

Adrian Maidment — Tue, 29 Sep 2020 09:46:00 +1300

Bay of Plenty based rapper Zap is our guest for this episode of I’m Also. Zap has had a Top 10 song in the NZ Singles chart, collaborated with some of NZ’s best underground NZ rappers, and recently released his debut album “Bolt Boy”. Zap talks about his progression as an artist, future plans, and above all - keeping things positive. Check out Zap’s Music (Contains Explicit Content) Facebook: www.facebook.com/mastergibbo/ Apple Music: https://itunes.apple.com/nz/artist/zap/1332450928 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0Zeu7wfmI7lBTIxXIS3trm Talked about in the Podcast (Contains Explicit Content) Enzie: https://www.facebook.com/EnzieTheOne/ The Hood Brothers: https://www.facebook.com/hoodbrotherz/ Mac Miller: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mac_Miller

S3 Ep2: Dave Bishop

Adrian Maidment — Fri, 03 Apr 2020 16:28:00 +1300

Dave Bishop is a Singer/Songwriter (where he goes by the name of Davey Beige), based in Tauranga, New Zealand. 🎤 Dave has been dealing with cancer, which he has just made a full recovery from. We talk about this, music, his nearly completed Doctorate, Lockdown, plus a WORLD EXCLUSIVE new song performance! 🎸 Find out more: http://daveybeige.co.nz/

S2 E12: Season 2 Sampler

Adrian Maidment — Thu, 26 Mar 2020 09:27:00 +1300

Hi, this podcast is a collection of clips from each Season 2 guest. I wouldn't call it the "Best of", more like a "Sample of". 😀 My website for all the interviews is Imalso.co.nz. Season 2 guests are (The order is different for this podcast): S2 Ep10: David Bell S2 Ep9: Will Johnston S2 Ep8: Ron Stewart S2 Ep7: Josh Pow S2 Ep6: Copper Feel S2 Ep5: Dr Han-Chung Lee S2 Ep4: Robert Stark S2 Ep3: Johnelle Hosking S2 Ep2: Evan Pope S2 Ep1: Denise Arnold

S2 Ep11: FOUR WALLS

Adrian Maidment — Tue, 24 Mar 2020 16:41:00 +1300

FOUR WALLS (Tara Wha) brings together four artists who will have use of a single wall each in the main gallery of Depot Artspace in Devonport, Auckland. The exhibiting artists are: David Bell: Illustration Abstracted Jermaine Reihana: Kahokaho Louise Keen: Menagerie. (Not present for live stream) Jed Seward: The United Colours of Grubbs Lynn Lawton is hosting the interview, while Diana Hu is running the live stream on Facebook. FURTHER INFO: https://www.depotartspace.co.nz/ https://www.facebook.com/DepotArtspace/ https://www.instagram.com/depotartspace/

S2 Ep10: David Bell

Adrian Maidment — Mon, 23 Mar 2020 16:14:00 +1300

This episode of I'm also was recorded March 21, 2020, at the Depot ArtSpace in Devonport, Auckland. I'm talking with David Bell, who is part of an exhibition, which features his illustrations from his series of books - 'The Adventures of Llewelyn & Gelert'. Along with the exhibition, we talk self-publishing, advertising, creativity, plus David explains why Everton is the greatest football club in the world. MENTIONED IN INTERVIEW Buy from David in NZ, Email: DavidEFCBell@me.com Buy in UK/ USA:https://www.amazon.com/David-Bell/e/B00EN5LT1W/ref=ntt_dp_epwbk_0 Ideas: https://www.amazon.com/Technique-Producing-Ideas-five-step-creative-ebook/dp/B07J2QSKRB/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=the+technique+for+producing+ideas&qid=1584932775&s=digital-text&sr=1-1 Edward de Bono:https://www.amazon.com/s?i=digital-text&rh=p_27%3AEdward+de+Bono&s=relevancerank&text=Edward+de+Bono&ref=dp_byline_sr_ebooks_1 Everton:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Everton_F.C.

S2 Ep9: Will Johnston

Adrian Maidment — Mon, 16 Mar 2020 09:27:00 +1300

Will Johnston is a busy guy. If you're at a wedding in the Bay of Plenty, there's a good chance Will is the Marriage Celebrant. If you're listening to the The Hits Bay of Plenty, 9:00am - 3:00pm, you're listening to Will. In this episode of I'm Also, Will talks: weddings, getting engaged, radio, being out and about in the community, and on a more serious note - depression. DISCUSSED IN INTERVIEW The Hits: thehits.co.nz/shows/will-johnston/ Celebrant: facebook.com/WillJohnstonCelebrantMC/ Depression: DEPRESSION HELPLINE: 0800 111 757 or TEXT 4202 0800 543 354 (0800 LIFELINE) or free text 4357 (HELP) (available 24/7)

S2 Ep8: Ron Stewart

Adrian Maidment — Wed, 19 Feb 2020 19:54:00 +1300

Ron Stewart is a Professor in the Sociology Department of Daito Bunka University in Japan. He teaches English, multiculturalism, and conducts a class on comics/manga and society. In this episode of I'm Also, Adrian talks to Ron about how he went from living in Australia to living and working in Japan, What is Manga?, political cartoons, and the Japanese sense of humour. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE The Man Without Talent: https://www.nyrb.com/products/the-man-without-talentvariant=29168539107380&fbclid=IwAR2qp9VZEAOM70hKedH25z3KIrmRd8lzwwQ6n9yi4GD1FTwusE25S3SSTzk Bakuman: https://www.viz.com/shonenjump/chapters/bakuman?fbclid=IwAR0yoSd_v3PXDy8xz5AmgW4mGC7wu3a6v3rXRyX5hMGbgVE_pTWgnaldoQY Metamorphosis Veranda (Volume 1) https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781645052951?fbclid=IwAR0CPKEOYcmcnqYS2ezg6E2j8ULB5KQCg_ccGvioUBkWWIh9Y4LaAjqM2Jc

S2 Ep7: Josh Pow

Adrian Maidment — Thu, 13 Feb 2020 14:05:00 +1300

Josh Pow Is a Tauranga based singer and acoustic guitarist. He's carved out a music career which includes providing entertainment at weddings - performing solo and with his band POW WOW. Josh also records his own material, is a busker, loves to travel, and is a huge fan of UFC. MENTIONED IN PODCAST JPM - POW WOW Promo Video: https://youtu.be/Ys1ysvID4Es Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joshpowmusic/ Tauranga Weddings: taurangaweddings.com/portfolio/josh-pow-music/ Tomorrowland: https://www.tomorrowland.com/global/ Arctic Monkeys: https://www.arcticmonkeys.com/

S2 Ep6: Copper Feel

Adrian Maidment — Tue, 11 Feb 2020 10:28:00 +1300

Sharn, Callum, Matty and Tyrone make up Bay band Copper Feel. In this episode of I'm Also, the guys talk about taught how they formed, how they write songs, new band challenges, and their future plans for recording and performing. Find out more about Copper Feel: Facebook: facebook.com/copperfeelmusic/ Instagram: instagram.com/copperfeelmusic/

S2 Ep5: Dr Han-Chung Lee

Adrian Maidment — Fri, 07 Feb 2020 17:31:00 +1300

Want to find out what a neurosurgeon does? Then check out this episode of I’m Also, recorded in Taiwan. Adrian talks to Dr Han-Chung Lee (Chief of Neuro-Oncology, Attending Surgeon, Department of Neurosurgery, China Media University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan). They talk about neurosurgery, the Taiwan Health System (which offers access to healthcare for all citizens through National Health Insurance), and the World Health Organisation. Translation support you hear in the background is provided by Celeste Wu. DISCUSSED IN PODCAST Healthcare in Taiwan: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Healthcare_in_Taiwan Taichung: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taichung China Medical University Hospital: ims.cmuh.org.tw/en-US

S2 Ep4: Robert Stark

Adrian Maidment — Tue, 04 Feb 2020 16:45:00 +1300

A lot of "foreigners" move to Taiwan to teach english. But not as many start up their own web design studio and play rugby. But this is what Robert Stark has done. In this episode of I'm Also, Adrian talks to Rob about the move from New Zealand to Taiwan (and the more jarring earlier move from Australia to New Zealand), teaching, the joy of playing rugby, a rugby tragedy, and running his own business. MENTIONED IN INTERVIEW: iamrobert: iamrobert.com Taipei Baboons: facebook.com/TaipeiBaboonsRFC Taichung, Taiwan: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taichung

S2 EP3: Johnelle Hosking

Adrian Maidment — Tue, 21 Jan 2020 12:32:00 +1300

Johnelle Hosking is all about motivation and goals. She works at The Factory in Palmerston North, helping young people develop their business ideas. Johnelle also runs her own business, where she is a 1 to 1 coach. She also is an MC, and in the past has been a radio announcer. In this chat - we reflect, plan, simplify, are positive, and talk goals. MENTIONED IN PODCAST The Factory: thefactorynz.co.nz Johnelle Hosking: instagram.com/johnellehosking GaryVee: garyvaynerchuk.com Grant Cardone: grantcardone.com

S2 Ep2: Evan Pope

Adrian Maidment — Fri, 17 Jan 2020 08:42:00 +1300

Evan Pope is a Sound Engineer, who works at Studio 11b in Tauranga. In this interview we talk about what a Sound Engineer does, working in a studio setting compared to an outside event, microphones, touring in Japan, motorbikes, and of course - owning a greyhound. MENTIONED IN INTERVIEW Studio 11b: studio11b.co.nz NZ Sound Reinforcement: nzsound.co.nz Nightrave Greyhounds: nightrave.co.nz

S2 Ep1: Denise Arnold

Adrian Maidment — Tue, 14 Jan 2020 17:28:00 +1300

Denise Arnold is a director of the law firm Lyon O'Neale Arnold , founder of “The Cambodia Charitable Trust”, and in 2019 she was a Women of Influence Awards finalists. In this interview, Denise talks about her passion for the trust, and how she finds the time to be a lawyer and support CCT. Mentioned in this podcast: The Cambodia Charitable Trust cctnz.org.nz

S1 Ep11: Nick Ririnui

Adrian Maidment — Thu, 19 Dec 2019 21:52:00 +1300

Nick Ririnui is a professional drummer/percussionist from Tauranga, New Zealand. In this episode of "I'm Also", Nick talks about what it means to be a professional musician, and how he balances a range of different musical gigs. Nick's work includes being a music tutor at Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology and Mauao Performing Arts Centre, plus playing in the band POW WOW. MENTIONED IN THIS INTERVIEW: Pow Wow: https://www.facebook.com/POWWOWNZ/ Totara Street: https://totarastreet.co.nz/ Mauau Performing Arts Centre: https://mauaopac.co.nz/ Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology: https://www.toiohomai.ac.nz/study/new-zealand-certificate-music-level-4 Toto - Rosanna: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qmOLtTGvsbM Buddy Rich - Caravan: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ug_fes1fEI

S1 Ep10: Donna Dinsdale

Adrian Maidment — Wed, 18 Dec 2019 06:33:00 +1300

Donna Dinsdale is a Tauranga based, award-winning fashion designer. She is also a fashion tutor at Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology. In this episode of I'm Also, we're talking about how she finds time to create, teaching and current trends in the fashion industry. LINKS Photos of Donna's work: https://www.facebook.com/ImAlsoPodcast/posts/153958332678938?notif_id=1576540144155516¬if_t=page_post_reaction Aroha Atu: An Exhibition by Donna Dinsdale https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=2011276198905831

S1 Ep9: Ben Wilcox

Adrian Maidment — Wed, 11 Dec 2019 19:58:00 +1300

Ben Wilcox is a Rotorua based, internationally recognised, jazz musician. He writes, records and performs jazz, while also being a music tutor. Check out more about Ben in his interview with Adrian Maidment, on the podcast "I'm Also". Artists/Links mentioned in this interview: Fats Waller: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PSNPpssruFY Ben: www.benwilcock.com/ Buy the music: http://thickrecords.co.nz/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thejellyrollsnz/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LqxuzPHK_gM

S1 Ep8: Peter Blakeway

Adrian Maidment — Thu, 05 Dec 2019 14:20:00 +1300

Peter Blakeway is an award-winning culinary chef, based in Tauranga, New Zealand. He has worked with some of the best chefs in the world, run his own acclaimed restaurant, and been a TV chef (amongst many other things). Peter is a tutor at Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology. During summer, he is traveling New Zealand promoting the Everdure by Heston Blumenthal range of BBQs. https://www.everdurebyheston.co.nz/about Peter is also a supporter of Food Rescue. https://goodneighbour.co.nz/food-rescue/

S1 Ep7: Liam Ryan

Adrian Maidment — Fri, 29 Nov 2019 12:56:00 +1300

Liam Ryan is our guest for this episode of I’m Also. Liam has been working in the music industry for over 40 years. His various roles include, keyboardist for The Narcs, music educator, and manager of the National Youth Jazz Competition in Tauranga. Here is The Narc’s class hit from 1985 - “Diamonds on China". https://www.nzonscreen.com/title/diamonds-on-china-1985

S1 Ep6: Alex Reed

Adrian Maidment — Tue, 19 Nov 2019 07:08:00 +1300

In this episode, Adrian talks to Alex Reed. Alex has taken his sporting passion and turned it into a career. Alex is an exponent of bowls - Lawn Bowls and Indoor Bowls. Bowls has provided him many opportunities, which he talks about here. To find out more about bowls in New Zealand, go to: bowlsnewzealand.co.nz or nzindoorbowls.co.nz.

S1 Ep5: Clayton Morgan

Adrian Maidment — Sat, 16 Nov 2019 17:48:00 +1300

In this episode, Adrian talks to Clayton Morgan. Clayton has recently started an online business - “Film Fundy”. He is now in the process of taking it to the next level. Clayton talks about the effort to get the business off the ground, and the act of balancing family and business commitments. Find out more about his business at www.filmfundy.co.nz.

S1 Ep4: Dunc Wilson

Adrian Maidment — Sat, 09 Nov 2019 12:50:00 +1300

Dunc Wilson is on the phone talking about his adventures which have led to the publication of his book “The Book Loop”. In August 2015, Dunc Wilson became the first person to circumnavigate New Zealand on a bike. This 10,940 km journey followed one rule: cycle the closest available route to the coastline. Find out more at: https://www.duncwilson.co.nz andhttps://www.facebook.com/DuncWilsonNZ/

S1 Ep3: Kyle Sattler

Adrian Maidment — Wed, 30 Oct 2019 18:18:00 +1300

Kyle Sattler is a multi media artist working in video, animation, music, music production, sound art, installation, painting and digital design. In this episode, Kyles discusses his range of pursuits, and his attempts to bring them together for his creative pursuits. Find out more about Kyle at kylesattler.com

S1 Ep2: Simon Maxwell

Adrian Maidment — Wed, 23 Oct 2019 17:23:00 +1300

Simon Maxwell has worked with some of the biggest names in music, such as Mick Jagger. In this episode, he shares how he got started, the jobs that have taken him around the world, and reflects on what drove the people he worked with to be successful. Mick Jagger's "Out of Focus" video shoot https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=viBbxEhWZTE

S1 Ep1: Darcell Apelu

Adrian Maidment — Wed, 16 Oct 2019 18:37:00 +1300

In this first episode of "I'm Also", Adrian talks to Darcell Apelu. Darcell Apelu is a mixed medium artist of New Zealand European and Niuean descent and was raised in Mount Maunganui, Tauranga, New Zealand. Her art practice involves mediums such as moving image, sound, performance and installation. However, her other passion is far removed from the art world... https://www.darcellapelu.com/