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I'm Also

by Adrian Maidment

I'm Also is a podcast by Adrian Maidment. Adrian's guests on the podcast have multiple careers, pursuits and interests.

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

    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.

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

    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.

  3. Ep 52: Nick Newman

    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…

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  4. Ep 51: Aaron Christiansen

    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....

  5. Ep 50: Sonya Korohina

    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’...

  6. Ep 49: Mark Eagle

    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/

  7. Ep 48: Conrad Strachan

    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...

  8. Ep 47: Tell Me Tauranga (Part 2)

    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. ⁠ Storytellers had just seven minutes each to engage the audience and share a time when their perspective or their life…

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  9. Ep 46: Tell Me Tauranga (Part 1)

    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. ⁠ Storytellers had just seven minutes each to engage the audience and share a time when their perspective or their life…

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  10. Short Talks - Liz Davies

    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

  11. Ep 45: Liz Davies

    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,...

  12. Short Talks: Nicol Sanders-O‘Shea

    "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...

  13. Short Talks: Davey Beige

    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. 🗣

  14. SHORT TALKS: Que Bidios

    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.

  15. Ep 44: Dawn Picken

    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.

  16. Ep 43: Ben Wilcock

    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...

  17. Ep 42: Adrian Maidment

    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...

  18. Ep41: Grace & Steven

    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

  19. Ep 40: Matt Bronsil

    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...

  20. Ep 39: Douglas Habecker

    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…

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  21. Ep 38: Sampler 3+

    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…

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  22. Ep 37: Jolene James

    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:...

  23. Ep 36: Nathan Stewart

    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…

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  24. Ep 35: Hayden Smith

    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...

  25. S3 Ep10: Tanya Horo

    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...

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

    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...

  27. S3 Ep8: Que Bidois

    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.

  28. S3 Ep7: Elektric Endz (Dave Bishop)

    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:...

  29. S3 Ep6: Gordy Lockhart

    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...

  30. S3 Ep5: Anne Pankhurst

    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...

  31. S3 Ep4: Anne-Marie Simon

    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:...

  32. S3 Ep3: Zap

    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…

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  33. S3 Ep2: Dave Bishop

    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...

  34. S2 E12: Season 2 Sampler

    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...

  35. S2 Ep11: FOUR WALLS

    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)...

  36. S2 Ep10: David Bell

    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...

  37. S2 Ep9: Will Johnston

    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,...

  38. S2 Ep8: Ron Stewart

    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...

  39. S2 Ep7: Josh Pow

    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…

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  40. S2 Ep6: Copper Feel

    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:...

  41. S2 Ep5: Dr Han-Chung Lee

    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...

  42. S2 Ep4: Robert Stark

    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...

  43. S2 EP3: Johnelle Hosking

    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...

  44. S2 Ep2: Evan Pope

    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…

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  45. S2 Ep1: Denise Arnold

    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....

  46. S1 Ep11: Nick Ririnui

    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...

  47. S1 Ep10: Donna Dinsdale

    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:...

  48. S1 Ep9: Ben Wilcox

    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:...

  49. S1 Ep8: Peter Blakeway

    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...

  50. S1 Ep7: Liam Ryan

    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 -...

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I'm Also is a podcast by Adrian Maidment. Adrian's guests on the podcast have multiple careers, pursuits and interests.

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