AmeriNZ Podcast http://amerinzpodcast.com One guy, two countries. Mon, 16 Jan 2012 01:38:53 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Copyright 2007-2009. Creative Commons License applicable. amerinz@ihug.co.nz (Arthur the AmeriNZ) amerinz@ihug.co.nz (Arthur the AmeriNZ) 1440 http://amerinzpodcast.com/podcast_images/AmeriNZ_Podcast_150x150.jpg AmeriNZ Podcast http://amerinzpodcast.com 144 144 One Guy, Two Countries A gay American-born New Zealander talks about life as an American living in another country, including the good, the bad and things in between. Call the US comment line on (206) 666-5172. Gay,GLBT,expat,expatriate,New,Zealand,Kiwi Arthur the AmeriNZ no yes Copyright 2007-2009. Creative Commons License applicable.Gay,GLBT,expat,expatriate,New,Zealand,KiwiSociety & Culture/Personal Journalsamerinz@gmail.comArthur the AmeriNZ AmeriNZ 273 – Gearing up http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AmerinzPodcast/~3/ygOiO5i6gjQ/ http://amerinzpodcast.com/?p=1444#comments Fri, 13 Jan 2012 04:48:32 +0000 amerinz@gmail.com (Arthur the AmeriNZ) http://amerinzpodcast.com/?p=1444 And now I’m easing back into podcasting, so I start with a couple items from the NZ news. Then, it’s on to the new ongoing topic. From there, a voicemail message allows me to expand on topics I talked about in the first part.

I’ll soon revisit the topic of moving to New Zealand, something I talked about years ago. Curious about any aspect of moving to New Zealand? Let me know!

Links for this episode
A new tactic – My blog post on the BSA complaint
The Tory Trifecta – My blog post on National Party supporters’ reactions to the industrial dispute at the Ports of Auckland
Random Realities [Kindle Edition] – by Melanie Fletcher
Blood of Prey (Salem Hills Chronicles) [Kindle Edition] – by R.J. Dennis
Tom the Ramble Redhead’s fundraising page for the “Hustle up the Hancock” fundraiser
Random Realities [Kindle Edition] – by Melanie Fletcher
Blood of Prey (Salem Hills Chronicles) [Kindle Edition] – by R.J. Dennis

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]]> http://amerinzpodcast.com/?feed=rss2&p=1444 1 0:34:03 And now I’m easing back into podcasting, so I start with a couple items from the NZ news. Then, it’s on to the new ongoing topic. From there, a voicemail message allows me to expand on topics I talked about in the first part. I’ll soon revisit the t[...] And now I’m easing back into podcasting, so I start with a couple items from the NZ news. Then, it’s on to the new ongoing topic. From there, a voicemail message allows me to expand on topics I talked about in the first part. I’ll soon revisit the topic of moving to New Zealand, something I talked about years ago. Curious about any aspect of moving to New Zealand? Let me know! Links for this episode A new tactic – My blog post on the BSA complaint The Tory Trifecta – My blog post on National Party supporters’ reactions to the industrial dispute at the Ports of Auckland Random Realities [Kindle Edition] – by Melanie Fletcher Blood of Prey (Salem Hills Chronicles) [Kindle Edition] – by R.J. Dennis Tom the Ramble Redhead’s fundraising page for the “Hustle up the Hancock” fundraiser Random Realities [Kindle Edition] – by Melanie Fletcher Blood of Prey (Salem Hills Chronicles) [Kindle Edition] – by R.J. Dennis Please leave a comment, ring my US Comment Line on 206-666-5172, or send an email to arthur{at]amerinzpodcast.com. Get AmeriNZ Podcast for free on iTunes Podcasts Arthur the AmeriNZ yes no http://amerinzpodcast.com/?p=1444http://amerinzpodcast.com/audio/AmeriNZ273-Gearing-up.mp3 AmeriNZ 272 – Holidays end http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AmerinzPodcast/~3/SCwvB97K038/ http://amerinzpodcast.com/?p=1440#comments Tue, 10 Jan 2012 09:33:43 +0000 amerinz@gmail.com (Arthur the AmeriNZ) http://amerinzpodcast.com/?p=1440 The first podcast episode for 2012! This is a relatively short episode as I update things, beginning with a recap of our holidays. From there it’s a little update on what we’ve been up to, and what some of my fellow podcasters are up to. Voicemails round out this episode.

I’ll soon revisit the topic of moving to New Zealand, something I talked about years ago. Curious about any aspect of moving to New Zealand? Let me know!

Link for this episode
Surprise television – My blog post on New Year’s Eve TV
Random Realities [Kindle Edition] – by Melanie Fletcher
Blood of Prey (Salem Hills Chronicles) [Kindle Edition] – by R.J. Dennis
Tom the Ramble Redhead’s fundraising page for the “Hustle up the Hancock” fundraiser

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]]> http://amerinzpodcast.com/?feed=rss2&p=1440 3 0:19:05 The first podcast episode for 2012! This is a relatively short episode as I update things, beginning with a recap of our holidays. From there it’s a little update on what we’ve been up to, and what some of my fellow podcasters are up to.[...] The first podcast episode for 2012! This is a relatively short episode as I update things, beginning with a recap of our holidays. From there it’s a little update on what we’ve been up to, and what some of my fellow podcasters are up to. Voicemails round out this episode. I’ll soon revisit the topic of moving to New Zealand, something I talked about years ago. Curious about any aspect of moving to New Zealand? Let me know! Link for this episode Surprise television – My blog post on New Year’s Eve TV Random Realities [Kindle Edition] – by Melanie Fletcher Blood of Prey (Salem Hills Chronicles) [Kindle Edition] – by R.J. Dennis Tom the Ramble Redhead’s fundraising page for the “Hustle up the Hancock” fundraiser Please leave a comment, ring my US Comment Line on 206-666-5172, or send an email to arthur{at]amerinzpodcast.com. Get AmeriNZ Podcast for free on iTunes Podcasts Arthur the AmeriNZ yes no http://amerinzpodcast.com/?p=1440http://amerinzpodcast.com/audio/AmeriNZ272-Holidays-end.mp3 AmeriNZ 271 – Aftermath http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AmerinzPodcast/~3/8ZrLEzZ1VMg/ http://amerinzpodcast.com/?p=1437#comments Tue, 20 Dec 2011 06:40:39 +0000 amerinz@gmail.com (Arthur the AmeriNZ) http://amerinzpodcast.com/?p=1437 I’m finally back! Today I begin with a wrap-up of the election. The results were mixed, but to me they were still interesting. After a couple voice messages I have one last story: “The Cloud” on Queens Wharf was good for New Zealand.

I don’t expect to record the last week of December or the first week of January.

In early January, I’m going to revisit the topic of moving to New Zealand, something I talked about years ago. Curious about any aspect of moving to New Zealand? Let me know!

Link for this episode
NZ 2011 General Election Results
NZ 2011 Voting System Referendum Results
Key considering deal with Greens
Labour reveals new front bench
Xmas and beyond – My blog post with the video I mentioned
Cloud on Queens Wharf prompts rethink on NZ
Opinion polling for the New Zealand general election, 2011 – Wikipedia (has results included, too)
The Satyrsphere

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]]> http://amerinzpodcast.com/?feed=rss2&p=1437 1 0:52:02 I’m finally back! Today I begin with a wrap-up of the election. The results were mixed, but to me they were still interesting. After a couple voice messages I have one last story: “The Cloud” on Queens Wharf was good for New Zealan[...] I’m finally back! Today I begin with a wrap-up of the election. The results were mixed, but to me they were still interesting. After a couple voice messages I have one last story: “The Cloud” on Queens Wharf was good for New Zealand. I don’t expect to record the last week of December or the first week of January. In early January, I’m going to revisit the topic of moving to New Zealand, something I talked about years ago. Curious about any aspect of moving to New Zealand? Let me know! Link for this episode NZ 2011 General Election Results NZ 2011 Voting System Referendum Results Key considering deal with Greens Labour reveals new front bench Xmas and beyond – My blog post with the video I mentioned Cloud on Queens Wharf prompts rethink on NZ Opinion polling for the New Zealand general election, 2011 – Wikipedia (has results included, too) The Satyrsphere Please leave a comment, ring my US Comment Line on 206-666-5172, or send an email to arthur{at]amerinzpodcast.com. Get AmeriNZ Podcast for free on iTunes Podcasts Arthur the AmeriNZ yes no http://amerinzpodcast.com/?p=1437http://amerinzpodcast.com/audio/AmeriNZ271-Aftermath.mp3 To comply with the law http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AmerinzPodcast/~3/8U9SnBSRvqY/ http://amerinzpodcast.com/?p=1434#comments Fri, 25 Nov 2011 10:00:48 +0000 amerinz@gmail.com (Arthur the AmeriNZ) http://amerinzpodcast.com/?p=1434 I am temporarily turning on comment moderation on this site. You can still leave a comment, but it won’t be posted until after 7pm Saturday NZDT (1AM Saturday EST). I’m doing this to comply with New Zealand election law, which, apparently, mandates that I turn off comments (even though the law was enacted in 1993…). I will re-enable comments after the New Zealand polls have closed, and will update this post to confirm that as happened.

Update 26/11/11: Now that the polls have closed, comments are once again unmoderated, so they will post immediately (unless you’re a first-time commenter, in which case it will still need to be approved). Thank you for your patience.

]]> http://amerinzpodcast.com/?feed=rss2&p=1434 2 http://amerinzpodcast.com/?p=1434 AmeriNZ 270 – Not in service http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AmerinzPodcast/~3/ovMOz-pwRfA/ http://amerinzpodcast.com/?p=1431#comments Thu, 24 Nov 2011 04:58:34 +0000 amerinz@gmail.com (Arthur the AmeriNZ) http://amerinzpodcast.com/?p=1431 This is my last chance to post a podcast episode before the New Zealand elections. Because there have been several episodes in which I’ve talked about the election, I’ll turn on full comment moderation at or before midnight on Friday until the polls close at 7pm on Saturday, this to comply with New Zealand election law. You can still leave comments, but I won’t post them until after the polls close.

The title for today’s episode refers to the trouble I recently had with my podcast, as well as my recent jury service.

Next week I’ll finish talking about the election when I go over the results and what happens next. Soon, I’m going to revist old episodes I did on moving to New Zealand. Curious about any aspect of moving to New Zealand? Let me know!

Links for this episode
Final thoughts on the referendum – my blog post summing up my discussion of New Zealand’s referendum on our voting system.
Opinion polling for the New Zealand general election, 2011 – Wikipedia

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]]> http://amerinzpodcast.com/?feed=rss2&p=1431 0 0:50:07 This is my last chance to post a podcast episode before the New Zealand elections. Because there have been several episodes in which I’ve talked about the election, I’ll turn on full comment moderation at or before midnight on Friday until the polls[...] This is my last chance to post a podcast episode before the New Zealand elections. Because there have been several episodes in which I’ve talked about the election, I’ll turn on full comment moderation at or before midnight on Friday until the polls close at 7pm on Saturday, this to comply with New Zealand election law. You can still leave comments, but I won’t post them until after the polls close. The title for today’s episode refers to the trouble I recently had with my podcast, as well as my recent jury service. Next week I’ll finish talking about the election when I go over the results and what happens next. Soon, I’m going to revist old episodes I did on moving to New Zealand. Curious about any aspect of moving to New Zealand? Let me know! Links for this episode Final thoughts on the referendum – my blog post summing up my discussion of New Zealand’s referendum on our voting system. Opinion polling for the New Zealand general election, 2011 – Wikipedia Please leave a comment, ring my US Comment Line on 206-666-5172, or send an email to arthur{at]amerinzpodcast.com. Get AmeriNZ Podcast for free on iTunes Podcasts Arthur the AmeriNZ yes no http://amerinzpodcast.com/?p=1431http://amerinzpodcast.com/audio/AmeriNZ270-Not_in_service.mp3 Repairs complete http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AmerinzPodcast/~3/og1dDAnW8pw/ http://amerinzpodcast.com/?p=1427#comments Sat, 19 Nov 2011 22:23:57 +0000 amerinz@gmail.com (Arthur the AmeriNZ) http://amerinzpodcast.com/?p=1427 Yesterday I received an email from a listener asking about access to old episodes, and that reminded me: I never finished my repair project. Last night, I did.

Last year I upgraded WordPress and podPress, which together power my podcast, and in so doing my audio files were all unlinked from the posts they were part of. This meant that they couldn’t be downloaded or listened to through the player in each post.

It happened because a setting had changed, and all I had to do to fix it was to add the complete file path name to each audio and video file. “All” I had to do—there were already a couple hundred to deal with!

Initially, I re-lnked all the files for 2010 episodes, as well as December of 2009. But apart from a few old episodes (and all video files), I just stopped. Then, I became distracted (as I often do) and forgot all about it. That email changed things.

So, last night I took a few hours and finished that project. I think that all files are now linked, but if you find one that’s not playable, just let me know. I also cleaned up a few things left over from moving the posts to this site: I fixed a few typos, added tags, those kinds of things. Someday I should clean up the posts themselves.

One addition some people may find useful is that I added political episodes of AmeriNZ Podcast with Jason to the 2Political category; those episodes eventually led to our 2Political Podcast, so I thought it made sense to make them more easily available. Categories are listed in the upper left of this site.

And that’s it. Thanks to an email, this site is back to full functionality—I hope…

]]> http://amerinzpodcast.com/?feed=rss2&p=1427 0 http://amerinzpodcast.com/?p=1427 AmeriNZ 269 – A fighting chance http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AmerinzPodcast/~3/kYkXBm_RnxI/ http://amerinzpodcast.com/?p=1176#comments Mon, 14 Nov 2011 06:41:57 +0000 amerinz@gmail.com (Arthur the AmeriNZ) http://amerinzpodcast.com/?p=1176 I was determined to post a second episode last week, but the fates did not allow. This episode was recorded on Thursday, November 10, 2011. I mostly mention a bit more about the upcoming NZ election, and also go over some feedback, which lets me talk about other topics. I borrowed a podcaster’s bumper music for this episode—and yet, it hasn’t been played on a single podcast. Ah, a cryptic riddle! While I won’t use the bumper again, I will explain the riddle next episode.

I recorded this last Thursday afternoon, then attempted to post it later that evening. However, FileZilla, my FTP software, suddenly couldn’t connect to this site (I have no idea why), so I tried to upload manually through the web, which I finally figured out how to do Friday morning (it’s been years since I’ve done that…). That also didn’t work. After some unhelpful customer non-service from my host, Nigel suggested different FTP software, Cybeduck, and that, finally worked. I still have no idea why FileZilla suddenly stopped working, or why I couldn’t upload through the webhost’s own website.

All of which just goes to show that I’m probably the single most dedicated podcaster who doesn’t podcast very regularly.

Link for this episode
Four new volcanoes found under Auckland
Blog: why Auckland’s quake was news – from last July
Polling bias among local pollsters? – via Sciblogs
Numbers and reality – from my blog
Opinion polling for the New Zealand general election, 2011 – Wikipedia

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]]> http://amerinzpodcast.com/?feed=rss2&p=1176 1 0:26:10 I was determined to post a second episode last week, but the fates did not allow. This episode was recorded on Thursday, November 10, 2011. I mostly mention a bit more about the upcoming NZ election, and also go over some feedback, which lets me tal[...] I was determined to post a second episode last week, but the fates did not allow. This episode was recorded on Thursday, November 10, 2011. I mostly mention a bit more about the upcoming NZ election, and also go over some feedback, which lets me talk about other topics. I borrowed a podcaster’s bumper music for this episode—and yet, it hasn’t been played on a single podcast. Ah, a cryptic riddle! While I won’t use the bumper again, I will explain the riddle next episode. I recorded this last Thursday afternoon, then attempted to post it later that evening. However, FileZilla, my FTP software, suddenly couldn’t connect to this site (I have no idea why), so I tried to upload manually through the web, which I finally figured out how to do Friday morning (it’s been years since I’ve done that…). That also didn’t work. After some unhelpful customer non-service from my host, Nigel suggested different FTP software, Cybeduck, and that, finally worked. I still have no idea why FileZilla suddenly stopped working, or why I couldn’t upload through the webhost’s own website. All of which just goes to show that I’m probably the single most dedicated podcaster who doesn’t podcast very regularly. Link for this episode Four new volcanoes found under Auckland Blog: why Auckland’s quake was news – from last July Polling bias among local pollsters? – via Sciblogs Numbers and reality – from my blog Opinion polling for the New Zealand general election, 2011 – Wikipedia Please leave a comment, ring my US Comment Line on 206-666-5172, or send an email to arthur{at]amerinzpodcast.com. Get AmeriNZ Podcast for free on iTunes Podcasts Arthur the AmeriNZ yes no http://amerinzpodcast.com/?p=1176http://amerinzpodcast.com/audio/AmeriNZ269-A-fighting-chance.mp3 Indefinite hiatus http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AmerinzPodcast/~3/HMiE1ulEAmc/ http://amerinzpodcast.com/?p=1182#comments Sat, 12 Nov 2011 19:43:21 +0000 amerinz@gmail.com (Arthur the AmeriNZ) http://amerinzpodcast.com/?p=1182 The upload problem with this site still hasn’t been resolved. The site’s hosting company says it must be a problem with my firewall, even though there have been no changes to those settings, despite the fact that I was able to upload only a few days earlier, and despite the fact that even now I can upload to my other site hosted by the same company (and yes, I told them all that when I filed the incident report).

So, at the moment, I still can’t upload any new AmeriNZ Podcast episodes. Apparently, WordPress (which is what this site basically is) allows me to upload a file no larger than 8MB, which would be a very short episode. I haven’t tried that to see if it actually works or is similarly affected. I could also probably upload the audio files elsewhere and link to them here, but that kind of defeats the purpose of having this site.

Until this is resolved, or until I can change hosts (whichever comes first), the AmeriNZ Podcast is on an indefinite hiatus. If this continues more than a few days, I may try the methods I mentioned above, and I may put out a few Audioboos in the meantime (if you go to my Audioboo profile, there’s a button you can click on to subscribe to my Audioboos through iTunes; the RSS feed for my Audioboos is http://audioboo.fm/users/46668/boos.rss ).

I suppose there’s some sort of irony in that this all happened in week in which I was finally able to record two episodes. I just find it incredibly frustrating and annoying.

]]> http://amerinzpodcast.com/?feed=rss2&p=1182 2 http://amerinzpodcast.com/?p=1182 Episode cancelled http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AmerinzPodcast/~3/FzoLRLh6jPQ/ http://amerinzpodcast.com/?p=1179#comments Thu, 10 Nov 2011 20:41:07 +0000 amerinz@gmail.com (Arthur the AmeriNZ) http://amerinzpodcast.com/?p=1179 I recorded an episode yesterday, but I couldn’t upload it using my FTP software. So, this morning I tried uploading through the host’s website—five times. It wouldn’t upload. So, until I have time to make an international long distance phone call to try to sort it out, I won’t be posting any audio or video files. Damn. I actually managed a second episode this week! Grr.

]]> http://amerinzpodcast.com/?feed=rss2&p=1179 1 http://amerinzpodcast.com/?p=1179 AmeriNZ 268 – A Monday Episode http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AmerinzPodcast/~3/CjpVQYNDeRc/ http://amerinzpodcast.com/?p=1172#comments Mon, 07 Nov 2011 10:39:49 +0000 amerinz@gmail.com (Arthur the AmeriNZ) http://amerinzpodcast.com/?p=1172 I didn’t have a chance to podcast last week, so I thought I’d record on a Monday for a change. I talk a little bit about news stuff, mainly the two recent non-holidays, one of which is introduced with a voicemail. Then, another phone comment introduces the next topic: The New Zealand election. Finally, another phone comment introduces the final topic: Who is New Zealand to get to do the haka before international rugby matches? A final written comment rounds out this episode.

Link for this episode
Greens vote could put Labour in Government – Key – New Zealand Herald
Opinion polling for the New Zealand general election, 2011 – Wikipedia
Aah speet on your haka, you feelthy Kiwi peegs – Anthony Sharwood, The Punch

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]]> http://amerinzpodcast.com/?feed=rss2&p=1172 1 0:43:39 I didn’t have a chance to podcast last week, so I thought I’d record on a Monday for a change. I talk a little bit about news stuff, mainly the two recent non-holidays, one of which is introduced with a voicemail. Then, another phone com[...] I didn’t have a chance to podcast last week, so I thought I’d record on a Monday for a change. I talk a little bit about news stuff, mainly the two recent non-holidays, one of which is introduced with a voicemail. Then, another phone comment introduces the next topic: The New Zealand election. Finally, another phone comment introduces the final topic: Who is New Zealand to get to do the haka before international rugby matches? A final written comment rounds out this episode. Link for this episode Greens vote could put Labour in Government – Key – New Zealand Herald Opinion polling for the New Zealand general election, 2011 – Wikipedia Aah speet on your haka, you feelthy Kiwi peegs – Anthony Sharwood, The Punch Please leave a comment, ring my US Comment Line on 206-666-5172, or send an email to arthur{at]amerinzpodcast.com. Get AmeriNZ Podcast for free on iTunes Podcasts Arthur the AmeriNZ yes no http://amerinzpodcast.com/?p=1172http://amerinzpodcast.com/audio/AmeriNZ268-A-Monday-Episode.mp3 AmeriNZ 267 – Champions http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AmerinzPodcast/~3/vt9t0fyQNMQ/ http://amerinzpodcast.com/?p=1169#comments Fri, 28 Oct 2011 13:21:16 +0000 amerinz@gmail.com (Arthur the AmeriNZ) http://amerinzpodcast.com/?p=1169 Today I begin by talking about the fact that New Zealand won the Rugby World Cup. As I would. It’s important to New Zealand, and I tell you why. I also talk about some of my impressions about the event. After that, I talk about the beginning of the New Zealand election campaign. New Zealand has gas problems. A sneaky life update follows. What’s up with Halloween?

Link for this episode
First campaign ads – the blog post I mentioned
Gas leak to be ‘repaired by Sunday’
Legal threat to Christchurch ‘pop-up’ mall
New-look Christ Church Cathedral planned
Partial Christ Church Cathedral demolition – (includes video)
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]]> http://amerinzpodcast.com/?feed=rss2&p=1169 1 0:23:17 Today I begin by talking about the fact that New Zealand won the Rugby World Cup. As I would. It’s important to New Zealand, and I tell you why. I also talk about some of my impressions about the event. After that, I talk about the beginning o[...] Today I begin by talking about the fact that New Zealand won the Rugby World Cup. As I would. It’s important to New Zealand, and I tell you why. I also talk about some of my impressions about the event. After that, I talk about the beginning of the New Zealand election campaign. New Zealand has gas problems. A sneaky life update follows. What’s up with Halloween? Link for this episode First campaign ads – the blog post I mentioned Gas leak to be ‘repaired by Sunday’ Legal threat to Christchurch ‘pop-up’ mall New-look Christ Church Cathedral planned Partial Christ Church Cathedral demolition – (includes video) Please leave a comment, ring my US Comment Line on 206-666-5172, or send an email to arthur{at]amerinzpodcast.com. Get AmeriNZ Podcast for free on iTunes Podcasts Arthur the AmeriNZ yes no http://amerinzpodcast.com/?p=1169http://amerinzpodcast.com/audio/AmeriNZ267-Champions.mp3 AmeriNZ 266 – Dilemma resolved http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AmerinzPodcast/~3/HsnEy1B-NOg/ http://amerinzpodcast.com/?p=1162#comments Thu, 20 Oct 2011 10:15:31 +0000 amerinz@gmail.com (Arthur the AmeriNZ) http://amerinzpodcast.com/?p=1162 I begin today with updates about me—a very important subject, indeed. Then it’s on to New Zealand news before I head to my main topic, how am I going to vote? It’s been a difficult path, but I HAVE decided. Oddly, there’s a connection to US politics. I explain that in some detail. I also have comments to comment on, and that’s certainly varied.

Links for this episode
Dissolution of the 49th Parliament – From Scoop
Tent and sympathy – my blog post on the”occupy” encampment in Auckland
The Third Colony show is scheduled for Saturday, October 22 at 9pm EST (Americas; 2pm Sunday, October 23 NZDT) on FarpointRadio.com.

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]]> http://amerinzpodcast.com/?feed=rss2&p=1162 0 0:50:00 I begin today with updates about me—a very important subject, indeed. Then it’s on to New Zealand news before I head to my main topic, how am I going to vote? It’s been a difficult path, but I HAVE decided. Oddly, there’s a connect[...] I begin today with updates about me—a very important subject, indeed. Then it’s on to New Zealand news before I head to my main topic, how am I going to vote? It’s been a difficult path, but I HAVE decided. Oddly, there’s a connection to US politics. I explain that in some detail. I also have comments to comment on, and that’s certainly varied. Links for this episode Dissolution of the 49th Parliament – From Scoop Tent and sympathy – my blog post on the”occupy” encampment in Auckland The Third Colony show is scheduled for Saturday, October 22 at 9pm EST (Americas; 2pm Sunday, October 23 NZDT) on FarpointRadio.com. Please leave a comment, ring my US Comment Line on 206-666-5172, or send an email to arthur{at]amerinzpodcast.com. Get AmeriNZ Podcast for free on iTunes Podcasts Arthur the AmeriNZ yes no http://amerinzpodcast.com/?p=1162http://amerinzpodcast.com/audio/AmeriNZ266-Dilemma-resolved.mp3 AmeriNZ 265 – Progress report http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AmerinzPodcast/~3/CZPqrlRo2bQ/ http://amerinzpodcast.com/?p=1160#comments Tue, 11 Oct 2011 05:59:51 +0000 amerinz@gmail.com (Arthur the AmeriNZ) http://amerinzpodcast.com/?p=1160 I begin today by talking about all sorts of things I’ve been up to in the time between podcast episodes. Then I talk about some stuff in the NZ news, mostly revolving around the election, before moving on to comments.

Links for this episode
Auckland View: The Cloud – Where we took our nieces yesterday
Spat after man tries to jump at Parliament

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]]> http://amerinzpodcast.com/?feed=rss2&p=1160 0 0:44:49 I begin today by talking about all sorts of things I’ve been up to in the time between podcast episodes. Then I talk about some stuff in the NZ news, mostly revolving around the election, before moving on to comments. Links for this episode Auckland[...] I begin today by talking about all sorts of things I’ve been up to in the time between podcast episodes. Then I talk about some stuff in the NZ news, mostly revolving around the election, before moving on to comments. Links for this episode Auckland View: The Cloud – Where we took our nieces yesterday Spat after man tries to jump at Parliament Please leave a comment, ring my US Comment Line on 206-666-5172, or send an email to arthur{at]amerinzpodcast.com. Get AmeriNZ Podcast for free on iTunes Podcasts Arthur the AmeriNZ yes no http://amerinzpodcast.com/?p=1160http://amerinzpodcast.com/audio/AmeriNZ265-Progress-report.mp3 Aw, shucks… http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AmerinzPodcast/~3/h4aepdfhtKk/ http://amerinzpodcast.com/?p=1153#comments Wed, 05 Oct 2011 00:21:48 +0000 amerinz@gmail.com (Arthur the AmeriNZ) http://amerinzpodcast.com/?p=1153 Aw, thanks!

Yesterday’s mail had a surprise: A thank-you card signed by folks attending this year’s Pride 48 event in Las Vegas. I’ve been extremely busy since then, and it’s fair to say I’ve had a few rough days because of it, so this was a very welcome lift!

I take part in Pride 48 because I want to help build something positive that we can all participate in and be proud of. The fact that others get value from Pride 48 makes it all worthwhile, but the fact that folks attending the event in Las Vegas took the time to think of me makes me feel like I got a great big hug. Thank you all!

Related: My own Pride 48 show and a blog post from immediately after this year’s event was all over.

]]> http://amerinzpodcast.com/?feed=rss2&p=1153 1 http://amerinzpodcast.com/?p=1153 AmeriNZ 264 – LIVE on Pride 48 for 2011 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AmerinzPodcast/~3/GAn2CV8IXSU/ http://amerinzpodcast.com/?p=1149#comments Mon, 19 Sep 2011 05:17:03 +0000 amerinz@gmail.com (Arthur the AmeriNZ) http://amerinzpodcast.com/?p=1149 Earlier today I broadcast a live version of this podcast on Pride 48 as part of the 2011 live podcasting extravaganza. I was joined by a special guest—you’ll have to listen to find out who, but let’s just say it’s someone who was an inspiration for me becoming a podcaster. This podcast is unedited, including some Skype-related sound dropouts.

We talked about what the guest has been up to, then we even connected to Las Vegas so members of the live audience could ask questions. We also talked a bit about podcasting.

This was a very fun show for me—and apparently some others, too, and fun is what Pride 48 is all about.

On November 7, we’ll be doing another “State of the Station” to start planning next year’s Pride 48 Live Podcasting Extravaganza. Join us!

I’ll be joining Nigel for The Third Colony on farpointradio.com Saturday, September 24 at 9pm EDT (Americas; 1pm Sunday, September 25 NZ).

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]]> http://amerinzpodcast.com/?feed=rss2&p=1149 0 1:02:16 Earlier today I broadcast a live version of this podcast on Pride 48 as part of the 2011 live podcasting extravaganza. I was joined by a special guest—you’ll have to listen to find out who, but let’s just say it’s someone who was a[...] Earlier today I broadcast a live version of this podcast on Pride 48 as part of the 2011 live podcasting extravaganza. I was joined by a special guest—you’ll have to listen to find out who, but let’s just say it’s someone who was an inspiration for me becoming a podcaster. This podcast is unedited, including some Skype-related sound dropouts. We talked about what the guest has been up to, then we even connected to Las Vegas so members of the live audience could ask questions. We also talked a bit about podcasting. This was a very fun show for me—and apparently some others, too, and fun is what Pride 48 is all about. On November 7, we’ll be doing another “State of the Station” to start planning next year’s Pride 48 Live Podcasting Extravaganza. Join us! I’ll be joining Nigel for The Third Colony on farpointradio.com Saturday, September 24 at 9pm EDT (Americas; 1pm Sunday, September 25 NZ). Please leave a comment, ring my US Comment Line on 206-666-5172, or send an email to arthur{at]amerinzpodcast.com. Get AmeriNZ Podcast for free on iTunes Podcasts Arthur the AmeriNZ yes no http://amerinzpodcast.com/?p=1149http://amerinzpodcast.com/audio/AmeriNZ264-LIVEonPride48for2011.mp3 Otherwise engaged http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AmerinzPodcast/~3/8QXJJsVYUUw/ http://amerinzpodcast.com/?p=1147#comments Sat, 17 Sep 2011 09:12:12 +0000 amerinz@gmail.com (Arthur the AmeriNZ) http://amerinzpodcast.com/?p=1147

This weekend is the third annual Pride 48 extravaganza of GLBT and GLBT-friendly podcasts. The first two years, we did a 48-hour marathon of live shows streaming out over pride48.com. This year, we have around 20 shows sharing broadcast facilities and a live studio audience at the Luxor hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada.

However, there are several of us who were not able to be there, so I’m coordinating about a dozen shows broadcasting like last year, from their respective studios. My own show will be at 5pm on Sunday, September 18 (Eastern time zone in the Americas, which is 9am Monday, September 19 here in New Zealand).

Overnight (Eastern time) this year we’re re-broadcasting the live shows from earlier in the day instead of trying to find folks willing to broadcast in the middle of the night.

So far, the event has gone well, apart from one non-Vegas show that didn’t happen for some reason. That meant I had to take over the broadcasting duties until the show due to follow was able to start, which happened about 15 minutes early.

It’s a pretty big deal for me, and that’s what I’m up to this weekend.

The artwork accompanying this post was created to celebrate the Pride 48 weekend by Lauren. This is a cross-post, with the same post also on my AmeriNZ Blog.

]]> http://amerinzpodcast.com/?feed=rss2&p=1147 0 http://amerinzpodcast.com/?p=1147 AmeriNZ 263 – Outside looking in http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AmerinzPodcast/~3/dX3ZHlRTGlk/ http://amerinzpodcast.com/?p=1145#comments Fri, 16 Sep 2011 12:12:42 +0000 amerinz@gmail.com (Arthur the AmeriNZ) http://amerinzpodcast.com/?p=1145 A mixed bag today! After a quick talk about New Zealand news, it’s on to my first topic: A response to Auntie Vera Charles, something expats should keep in mind. I also talk about why I’m so centred on politics—yes, there IS a reason. Listeners provide more examples for the Great Preposition Debate.

Join us this weekend for the Pride 48 Live Podcasting Extravaganza!

Link for this episode
Vera Speaks – Show 613 – Flag Flapping Friday Edition – about 11 minutes in is what I’m responding to
Fifth blogoversary

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]]> http://amerinzpodcast.com/?feed=rss2&p=1145 0 0:33:10 A mixed bag today! After a quick talk about New Zealand news, it’s on to my first topic: A response to Auntie Vera Charles, something expats should keep in mind. I also talk about why I’m so centred on politics—yes, there IS a reason. Listeners prov[...] A mixed bag today! After a quick talk about New Zealand news, it’s on to my first topic: A response to Auntie Vera Charles, something expats should keep in mind. I also talk about why I’m so centred on politics—yes, there IS a reason. Listeners provide more examples for the Great Preposition Debate. Join us this weekend for the Pride 48 Live Podcasting Extravaganza! Link for this episode Vera Speaks – Show 613 – Flag Flapping Friday Edition – about 11 minutes in is what I’m responding to Fifth blogoversary Please leave a comment, ring my US Comment Line on 206-666-5172, or send an email to arthur{at]amerinzpodcast.com. Get AmeriNZ Podcast for free on iTunes Podcasts Arthur the AmeriNZ yes no http://amerinzpodcast.com/?p=1145http://amerinzpodcast.com/audio/AmeriNZ263-Outside-looking-in.mp3 AmeriNZ 262 – NZ politics (sort of) special http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AmerinzPodcast/~3/BLR-LPcCLPw/ http://amerinzpodcast.com/?p=1142#comments Wed, 07 Sep 2011 10:14:17 +0000 amerinz@gmail.com (Arthur the AmeriNZ) http://amerinzpodcast.com/?p=1142 Today’s is sort of a special episode, with about two-thirds being the valedictory speech of Chris Carter, New Zealand’s first openly gay Member of Parliament and, later, Cabinet Minister. His speech is included in its entirety (about 22 minutes). I think it’s important to document history, but it’s also something that a lot of people would never hear.

Before that, I talk about three things in the NZ news: Earthquake and Pike River updates and, in brighter news, the Rugby World Cup begins on Friday. People are getting festive over that.

Next time, I’ll have comments and voicemails and such.

I’ll be joining Nigel for his The Third Colony show on Saturday, September 10 at 9pm EDT (Americas; 1pm Sunday, September 11 in NZ).

Link for this episode
Chris Carter’s Valedictory Statement – I posted the video of his speech to my blog

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]]> http://amerinzpodcast.com/?feed=rss2&p=1142 0 0:36:12 Today’s is sort of a special episode, with about two-thirds being the valedictory speech of Chris Carter, New Zealand’s first openly gay Member of Parliament and, later, Cabinet Minister. His speech is included in its entirety (about 22 [...] Today’s is sort of a special episode, with about two-thirds being the valedictory speech of Chris Carter, New Zealand’s first openly gay Member of Parliament and, later, Cabinet Minister. His speech is included in its entirety (about 22 minutes). I think it’s important to document history, but it’s also something that a lot of people would never hear. Before that, I talk about three things in the NZ news: Earthquake and Pike River updates and, in brighter news, the Rugby World Cup begins on Friday. People are getting festive over that. Next time, I’ll have comments and voicemails and such. I’ll be joining Nigel for his The Third Colony show on Saturday, September 10 at 9pm EDT (Americas; 1pm Sunday, September 11 in NZ). Link for this episode Chris Carter’s Valedictory Statement – I posted the video of his speech to my blog Please leave a comment, ring my US Comment Line on 206-666-5172, or send an email to arthur{at]amerinzpodcast.com. Get AmeriNZ Podcast for free on iTunes Podcasts Arthur the AmeriNZ yes no http://amerinzpodcast.com/?p=1142http://amerinzpodcast.com/audio/AmeriNZ262-NZpolitics-special.mp3 AmeriNZ 261 – Curtain management http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AmerinzPodcast/~3/CBRS9bGyU1I/ http://amerinzpodcast.com/?p=1140#comments Mon, 22 Aug 2011 06:24:58 +0000 amerinz@gmail.com (Arthur the AmeriNZ) http://amerinzpodcast.com/?p=1140 This much-delayed episode was recorded on a Monday! My theory was that if I started on a Monday, I might actually finish an episode before the week is out. Clearly, it worked! I start today talking a bit about all that, including some behind-the-scenes talk about how I make these podcasts.

I’ll no longer be available for someone else’s shows (apart from Nigel’s, of course) on our weekends (Friday and Saturday in the Americas). I’m guarding that time.

Most of this episode is taken up with voicemails and my response to the topics raised. At the end of the episode I talk a bit about upcoming recording this week, including a live show on Pride48.com on Monday at 9pm EDT (Americas, 1pm Tuesday NZ). That show, “State of the Station” is about Pride 48 and that event.

Links for this episode
Snow in Wellington – My blog post with a really nice video
Pride 48’s Posterous page has the recorded “State of the Station” shows
A change of plans – my post about the “State of the Station” shows and how to subscribe to them.
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]]> http://amerinzpodcast.com/?feed=rss2&p=1140 0 0:21:13 This much-delayed episode was recorded on a Monday! My theory was that if I started on a Monday, I might actually finish an episode before the week is out. Clearly, it worked! I start today talking a bit about all that, including some behind-the-sce[...] This much-delayed episode was recorded on a Monday! My theory was that if I started on a Monday, I might actually finish an episode before the week is out. Clearly, it worked! I start today talking a bit about all that, including some behind-the-scenes talk about how I make these podcasts. I’ll no longer be available for someone else’s shows (apart from Nigel’s, of course) on our weekends (Friday and Saturday in the Americas). I’m guarding that time. Most of this episode is taken up with voicemails and my response to the topics raised. At the end of the episode I talk a bit about upcoming recording this week, including a live show on Pride48.com on Monday at 9pm EDT (Americas, 1pm Tuesday NZ). That show, “State of the Station” is about Pride 48 and that event. Links for this episode Snow in Wellington – My blog post with a really nice video Pride 48’s Posterous page has the recorded “State of the Station” shows A change of plans – my post about the “State of the Station” shows and how to subscribe to them. Please leave a comment, ring my US Comment Line on 206-666-5172, or send an email to arthur{at]amerinzpodcast.com. Get AmeriNZ Podcast for free on iTunes Podcasts Arthur the AmeriNZ yes no http://amerinzpodcast.com/?p=1140http://amerinzpodcast.com/audio/AmeriNZ261-Curtain-management.mp3 A change of plans… http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AmerinzPodcast/~3/cMolmdW4Dqw/ http://amerinzpodcast.com/?p=1135#comments Sun, 14 Aug 2011 11:28:27 +0000 amerinz@gmail.com (Arthur the AmeriNZ) http://amerinzpodcast.com/?p=1135 Each Monday at 9pm (Americas), I host a live show called “State of the Station” on Pride 48. The shows are intended to provide updates and information to people interested in the Pride 48 podcasting event, which this year will be held September 16-19 in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. We record those shows for people who can’t listen live (we do them live is so that people can ask questions in the chatroom and, hopefully, get them answered right then).

I’d originally planned to post the first Pride 48 “State of the Station” recorded show here, as part of my podcast. However, since I came up with that, the more permanent option became available, so it’s now available directly from the Pride 48 Posterous page. All future episodes will be posted there, too, and you’re welcome to leave comments.

If you want to subscribe to the feed so you get all the future shows, then subscribe to http://feeds.feedburner.com/Pride48 For example, in iTunes, go to the Advanced menu, choose “Subscribe to podcast…” then in the box that opens, paste the feedburner URL (don’t forget the http colon and slashes) and you’ll be subscribed to all future recorded episodes as they’re released.

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