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Two Smart BlondesHeath Ledger's tragic death re-visited; Hugh Jackman's "good guy" image under pressure & The pea snack that fooled us! - feat. Paul AyreThe Two Smart Blondes are joined by special guest, Paul Ayre. Paul is an actor, comedian and writer, based in Sydney. They dive into:*Heath Ledger's tragic death - re-examined ... an how actors embody a character.There has been a flurry of articles and talk about Heath Ledger this past week, all due to one short sentence, spoken by Michelle WIlliams, Heath's former partner and mother of his daughter. On a recent podcast, Armchair Expert, with Dax Shepard, Michelle was asked about her relationship with Heath. She said he was "so special and...2025-06-0332 min

Two Smart BlondesFirefighter Protests Go Viral and 10 years of Australia in Eurovision - feat. Ben ElthamOur special guest is Ben Eltham, who is a writer, journalist, researcher and creative producer based in Ararat, VIC. Why does the media struggle to report on suicide?The AFL world and the entire nation has been rocked by the death of Adam Selwood and just months earlier, the death of his twin brother Troy. Tributes are of course flowing for Adam, who played 11 seasons for the West Coast Eagles and friends have described him as kind and caring. Originally a Bendigo boy, he died on the weekend a...2025-05-2135 min

Two Smart BlondesAn Aussie version of Clarkson's Farm? And are "The Twinnies" destined for Hollywood?Leila and Kirsten dive into:1. Does Australia need its own "Clarkson's Farm"? - Season 4 returns soon!The sensation that is Clarkson's farm is returning to Prime Video for its fourth season on May 23. Jeremy has apparently opened a new pub, got a new female farmhand and Richard Hammond from Top Gear makes an appearance. So, WHY this show is so good... and could we make an Aussie version?2. Hollywood chasing viral "Twinnies"Looks like Hollywood, Netflix and all the other big names are after Australian viral twins, known as...2025-05-1331 min

Two Smart BlondesWhat does the 100% film tariff mean for Australia?; Spam election texts and Prince Harry's odd TV interview. Feat. Matt NealOur special guest is Matt Neal, ABC journalist, crime author and film reviewer. This week we dive into: Trump threatens a 100% tariff on movies made outside the USFirst it was China, now all movies made outside the US are likely to be hit by the latest round of tariffs announced by the US President, Donald Trump. Trump says he wants to put a stop to other countries luring movies away from the US. So what does this mean for Australia, which offers big incentives for US film productions to be made here? Di...2025-05-0636 min

Two Smart BlondesHas Trump killed blockbuster movies?... The legacy of Virginia Giuffre for women in entertainment - feat. Tara IwomotoOur Special guest is Tara Iwamoto, an LA born consultant, who has worked in publishing entertainment and digital media. This week we dive into:* The legacy of Virginia Giuffre, for women in entertainmentThe tragic news of the death of Virgina Giuffre last week at her WA home, has caused an outpouring of emotion from around the world. Virginia, will be remembered for her bravery... and blowing open the lid on Jeffrey Epstein. She stood up to a culture across the entertainment industry, that said it was ok to use and abuse women...2025-04-2929 min

Two Smart BlondesFarmer Wants a Wife is back; Katy Perry's 'Space Cringe'... And the 'Country Curious' Trend - feat. Luke ChaplainFilm maker, agtech entrepreneur and farmer, Luke Chaplain is our special guest, as we dive into:Farmer Wants a Wife Returns... And there's already spoilersMost of us know that most reality TV is often filmed months and months before it goes to air. So keeping everything under wraps is incredibly hard for producers in this day and age. And apparently there are a few of the contestants... who have loved up pictures on their social media... but not with the farmer they are meant to be vying for. Space-Cringe...Katy Perry has r...2025-04-2230 min

Two Smart BlondesHow Political Attack Ads are Changing and the Emojis in Netflix's 'Adolescence' - Feat. Hannah MurrayThis week's special guest is Hannah Murray - founder of Bush Chooks Media and horse sports lover. She's a photographer, videographer and reporter, living on a mixed farm in Blackville, NSW. Hannah describes herself "as having a few tabs open" - she always has a few projects on the go!This week we dive into? Is it possible to have an election without the NASTY attack ads?The election race has officially begun ... and the political attack ads started even earlier. And they're not just mean... they can often b...2025-04-0139 min

Two Smart BlondesWhy do Aussies still love MAFs? And "woke" Snow White flops - feat. Shanna Whan.Our special guest is Shanna Whan AM, the founder of Sober in the Country, dog-lover and hilarious country gal.1. AI "Fat" Filter is trending on Tik Tok. Is it just silly... or dangerous?It can seem innocent enough.. we've all played around with filters, that make our face look weird or look like a unicorn ...and had a laugh. But there's a trend on Tik Tok, where people...mainly young people... are using an AI filter that makes them look fat and then posting pictures of themselves, often laughing at the results. Is t...2025-03-2542 min

Two Smart BlondesGypsy-Rose Blanchard's owning her past... and the missing head of King George V statue re-surfaces (briefly) - Feat. Tracey KrugerAuthor and Rural Photographer, Tracey Kruger is our special guest. We chat about her passion for Australian woolsheds... as well as: Gypsy-Rose Blanchard is owning her pastIn her own words, Gypsy-Rose Blanchard is both victim and perpetrator. She was jailed for 10 years in the United States for murdering her own mother, with the help of her then, boyfriend. However, it was revealed Blanchard had been isolated and abused her entire life; with her mother telling her she had multiple illnesses. Gypsy-Rose is now out of jail and seems to be owning her story and t...2025-03-1926 min

Two Smart BlondesIs Meghan Markle the next Martha Stewart? Feat. Alice Fraser - comedian, author and podcasterComedian, writer and broadcaster, Alice Fraser is our special guest. We chat about her current passion... romance novels! (She has has a new book, aptly named "A Passion for Passion). And we also dive into: Can an Oscar be 'bought?' It's now been revealed that Oscar winning movie, "Anora" spent three times the amount of money on the marketing of the film..than they did making it. The marketing included selling g-strings as merch and having sex workers at the first screening. But, does winning an Oscar mean more money at the box office? 2025-03-1129 min

Two Smart BlondesWhy"comedy" and "horror" never win at the Oscars... and saving music festivals - Feat. David RoseOur special guest is David Rose, a stand-up comedian, known for his sharp wit and dark humour. We discuss: "Footy is back" - but are we allowed to say that anymore? Does it de-value the NRLW and the AFLW? The media has been very focused on the way we speak about women's sport.The Oscars were full of surprises this year - but one thing remains true... Horror and Comedy rarely go well.Will cheap tickets for young people, save music festivals? The Australia Institute found 80% of young Australians would attend more live music events if a...2025-03-0435 min

Two Smart BlondesRe-evaluating Monica Lewinsky.. and why "Neighbours" and "Territory" have been cancelledOur special guest is, Andrew Whitelaw, who you might know as the witty "Wheat Watcher,"... keen observer of agricultural markets. But did you know he's a movie buff who secretly harbours a wish to be cast as a villain in a film?. He joins us for a pop culture chat that takes us all back to the 90s!We discuss:Re-evaluating Monica Lewinsky. She has a bold new podcast "Reclaiming with Monica Lewinsky," where she revisits the scandal that once defined her public image—and we wonder would she be treated differently today?Pame...2025-02-2530 min

Two Smart BlondesIs AI making us stupid? The REAL reason Taylor Swift gets booed & the BAFTAs - Feat. Danny McGinlayOur special guest this week is comedian and writer, Danny McGinlay. We dive into:* Is generative AI destroying our ability to think critically? New research suggests that artificial intelligence can inhibit us from developing critical thinking skills.*The REAL reason why Taylor Swift was booed at the Super Bowl - We discuss multiple theories, from the cynical to political... to the plain silly.* The BAFTAs versus the AACTAs - 'Conclave' took out the big awards at this year's BAFTAs. But what even is a "papal thriller", is it...2025-02-1824 min

Ducks on the PondTwo Smart Blondes - for Lovers of Film, TV, News and Pop Culture! Feat. Leila McDougall and Kate Atkinson (Sea Change, Wentworth)New podcast alert! If you're into film, TV, pop culture, the media, and what it actually means for us, then you'll love Two Smart Blondes. Kirsten Diprose (who you know from Ducks on the Pond!) is hosting with film-maker Leila McDougall. Each week they also bring on a special guest, who has insight into the media/film world.The first episode has just dropped and we get the inside goss on the AACTA awards, how the new Bridget Jones movie will translate to a modern audience and chat about the new Netflix series, Apple Cider Vinegar. Is it...2025-02-1116 min

Two Smart BlondesInside the AACTA Awards, Bridget Jones...but are Rom-Coms dead? - Feat. Kate AtkinsonOur special guest this week is actor, Kate Atkinson.We dive into the ACCTA Awards, in which Leila’s film Just A Farmer was nominated, so we have a boots on the ground witness! Is there a divide between the famous and the non-famous? What was Robbie Williams like? And why Leila was nearly refused entry to the AACTA awards for what she chose to wear.We also discuss:Are we obsessed with glorifying criminal behaviour on TV? With the release of the Netflix series Apple Cider Vinegar, it raises th...2025-02-1146 min

Two Smart BlondesMeet the Two Smart Blondes...What do you get when you mix a filmmaker, a journalist and a whole lot witty banter?! You get the Two Smart Blondes.Leila McDougall and Kirsten Diprose are here to get you up to speed on the latest in film, TV and celebrity shenanigans!Each week, we're joined by a well-known guest from the world of media and pop culture to discuss what's really going on behind some of the most bizarre and intriguing headlines of the week.Leila is film producer and actor, best known for "Just a Farmer" Kirsten is...2025-02-0402 min

Ducks on the PondDoes HOW we talk about rural men, matter? Part 1 with Leila McDougallWith gender roles for men not being as defined as perhaps they once were, what does this mean for our rural men who grew up with certain ideas of 'what a man should look like?' Does how we talk about our blokes matter too? Whether that's whinging about our husbands who seem to always miss kids bath time... or on a broader societal level about what men should or shouldn't be? This is a tough issue for a women's-centred podcast to dive into. But if we're ever going to tackle two major killers in...2024-10-3046 min

Hardstyle Symphonies162 | Hardstyle Symphonies – Mozhart [Juni 2024] Visit my website https://www.mozhart.at for More Sets, my Blog, Merch all my socials, tipps for DJs, booking information and everything else. Don’t forget to check out my „Hardstyle Party“ Playlist on Spotify: https://www.mozhart.at/hardstyle-party This Show was delivered to you by Mozhart! Show some love! Instagram: https://www.mozhart.at/instaTikTok: https://www.mozhart.at/tiktokYoutube: https://www.mozhart.at/youtubeSpotify: https://www.mozhart.at/spotifyFacebook: https://www.mozhart.at/fb TRACKLIST Open Sesame (Abraca...2024-05-3152 min

Truth & Movies: A Little White Lies PodcastCivil War + Kirsten Dunst + Alex Garland | Back to Black | Melancholia (2011)On this week’s show, director Alex Garland and star Kirsten Dunst join us to discuss their hot button-pushing actioner Civil War, Sam Taylor-Johnson does Amy Winehouse a gross disservice in the disastrous biopic, Back to Black, and in Film Club, we revisit Lars von Trier’s end-of-the-world relationship drama from 2011, Melancholia.Regular host Leila Latif is joined by LWLies Digital Editor Hannah Strong and freelance writer Rogan Graham.Truth & Movies is the podcast from the film experts at Little White Lies, where along with selected colleagues and friends, they discuss the latest movi...2024-04-121h 33

AphroconfusoBur Mgħeż #4: Ħallejt it-tebut għal ġisimha biss - Omar N’Shea« Poġġa fit-tarf tal-wita jħares ’l isfel, radam ta’ ġebel imrembel mal-għargħar tal-ilma li eluf ta’ snin ilu niżel minn Ħad-Dingli għall-port tal-Marsa, iħares lejn il-marki ta’ tidwir u rrumblar fl-uċuħ tal-ġnub tal-wied u l-għerien, l-għelieqi u l-imnasab, jonfoħ fis-suffara li kien qed ilesti u qalli: hawn kienu jgħixu d-deffiena ta’ Bur Mgħeż. »Ħajr lil Maria Giuliana Fenech għall-għajnuna tagħha fit-traslitterazzjoni ta’ ismijiet mill-Grieg Antik. L-epigrafu huwa meħud mill-ġabra Raxx tas-Silenzju, 2012. Notes of a Naturalist in the Nile Valley and Malta ta’ Andrew Leith Adams kien ippubblikat m...2024-03-281h 33

Now Moment JourneyEpisode 16-Nature Spirits Hold Us All with guest Leila GhazalNow Moment Journey Podcast Episode 16-Nature Holds Us All w Leila Ghazal In this episode, Leila and Kirsten discuss what kind of tangible physical, emotional, spiritual benefits happen when you frequently connect with either animal spirits, plant spirits, stone spirits or nature spirits. Available at Itunes, Spotify here: (Also available at Podbean, Google Podcasts) Itunes: https://apple.co/3pKxwg3 Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3yGpBUY or at http://www.linktr.ee/nowmomentjourney Free Meditation and Tarot Readings Video: https://youtu.be/lax1yh_EHdc?si=YaiNSEhhSDvw3kAu To take the Free Quiz: http://bit.ly/AnimalPlantStoneSpiritQuiz To connect with Leila...2023-12-0232 min

Now Moment JourneyEpisode 14- Animism and Current Events w/Leila Ghazal and Merissa LovettToday, I’m honored to have a conversation about Animism and Current Events with Leila Ghazal and Merissa Lovett. In this episode, we discuss the relationship between current events and modern society's lack of spiritual connection with the spirits of the land; and related topics like psychopomp experiences and other shamanic and animistic topics. I hope you'll have a listen and feel free to leave any questions at the podcast page. Available at Itunes, Spotify here: (Also available at Podbean, Google Podcasts) Itunes: https://apple.co/3pKxwg3 Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3yGpBUY or at http://www.linktr.ee/nowmomentjourney To con...2023-10-2557 min

Now Moment JourneyNMJ Podcast Episode 13- The Spirit of Mother Gaia with Leila GhazalToday, I’m honored to have a conversation about The Spirit of Mother Gaia with Galactic Shaman, Leila Ghazal. In this episode, you’ll learn: How being an empath can connect you to Mother Gaia First hand experiences with listening to the spirit of Mother Gaia How the spirit of Water communicates to us Available at Apple Itunes, Anchor, Spotify here: (Also available at Podbean, Google Podcasts) Apple: https://apple.co/3pKxwg3 Anchor: https://bit.ly/NMJPodcast-Anchor Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3yGpBUY or at http://www.linktr.ee/nowmomentjourney To connect with Leila Ghazal, check out her website/Instagram: https://www...2023-09-1347 min $Life\'s Lottery$ Life's LotteryS2 EP5 Strong in culture: backing Indigenous kidsFirst Nations children in Australia are some of the most disadvantaged and disenfranchised in our society. But they’re also on a journey of discovery, healing and strength through culture in response to the devastating impact of colonisation. Our guest host for this episode is Leila Smith, the CEO of the Aurora Education Foundation, which works to improve the educational outcomes of Indigenous students. Leila sits down with two other change-makers, Lawyer, Mum and former care-kid, Kirsten Gray, and Barrister and campaigner Tim Goodwin. What’s working and what’s not to improve the odds for Indigenous kids? How does a...2022-04-1838 min

IFPRI PodcastIFPRI Policy Seminar: Making the most of intra-African tradePOLICY SEMINAR Making the most of intra-African trade: the 2021 Africa Agriculture Trade Monitor Co-Organized by IFPRI and AKADEMIYA2063 SEP 23, 2021 - 09:30 AM TO 11:00 AM EDT African countries have diversified their exports and trade partners over the last decade, but agricultural trade still lags behind its potential. The pandemic and recent implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) present a critical challenge and an unprecedented opportunity for Africa. The newly launched 2021 Africa Agriculture Trade Monitor (AATM) (https://akademiya2063.org/publications/resakss/EN/AATM/Africa%20Agriculture%20Trade%20Monitor_2021_ENG.pdf) examines these recent events, as well as long-term structural issues, and...2021-09-221h 19

Lunch AgendaInvesting in Food, Episode 1: Inside the Mind of the InvestorWant to get inside the head of people who invest in food concepts? In partnership with the Bainum Family Foundation, Kiko kicks off a special series all about the who, why and how of food investment. Today’s guests--Eric Kessler of Arabella Advisors, Leila Otis of the Bainum Family Foundation, and Celeste James who leads Kaiser Permanente’s Community Health Philanthrophy in the Mid-Atlantic region--help us understand the different types of food funding that exist in 2019, and give us a window into how funders make their decisions.2019-03-1200 min

Feel This Must-Listen Full Audiobook And Feel The Difference.Bleeding Tarts by Kirsten WeissPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/222457to listen full audiobooks. Title: Bleeding Tarts Series: Pie Town Mystery, Book 2 Author: Kirsten Weiss Narrator: Renée Chambliss Format: mp3 Length: 10 hrs and 57 mins Release date: 09-11-18 Ratings: 4.5 out of 5 stars, 46 ratings Genres: Culinary Publisher's Summary: Old West ghost towns are as American as apple pie. So what better place to sponsor a pie-eating contest than the Bar X, a fake ghost town available for exclusive private events on the edge of Silicon Valley. Valentine Harris is providing the pies, hoping to boost business for her struggling Pie Town shop and become a...2018-09-1110h 57

Kirsten BuxtonUnconditional Love is Reality - Sunday Service Kirsten and Leila 2014Kirsten and Leila 2014We are deeply Loved by God and when we know this, we are happy and we experience that there is no problem. There is no external enemy - this is a misperception. Love is unconditional, and with this awareness comes the 'real world'. To believe that something is needed from the world is to have conditions and expectations of it - and this brings awareness of a love-less world - with an external enemy.We are not responsible for anything of this world, only for accepting the atonement for ourselves; which is...2016-07-1241 min

Episode 55: Elizabeth Duvivier – Art Fest, Xanadu, Providence and Squam Sponsor: Amirisu is a beautiful bilingual knitting print and digital magazine founded by Meri and Tokuko and created in Japan. Amirisu plays an vital role in this international fiber community of ours, is a key player in this editorial and inspirational world and one of my favorites. Each issue features patterns in both Japanese and English accompanied by beautifully written articles and photography. And launching today is Amirisu’s Spring/Summer issue, with Spring Vintage inspired designs from Amy Christoffers, Britol Ivy, Leila Raabe, Joji Locatelli, Helen Stewart, Melissa LaBarre, Nadia Cretin-Lechenne and Kirsten Johnstone and the cra...2016-04-1550 min

Making ConversationEpisode 55: Elizabeth Duvivier – Art Fest, Xanadu, Providence and SquamSponsor: Amirisu is a beautiful bilingual knitting print and digital magazine founded by Meri and Tokuko and created in Japan. Amirisu plays an vital role in this international fiber community of ours, is a key player in this editorial and inspirational world and one of my favorites. Each issue features patterns in both Japanese and English accompanied by beautifully written articles and photography. And launching today is Amirisu’s Spring/Summer issue, with Spring Vintage inspired designs from Amy Christoffers, Britol Ivy, Leila Raabe, Joji Locatelli, Helen Stewart, Melissa LaBarre, Nadia Cretin-Lechenne and Kirsten Johnstone and the craft city guide of...2016-04-1550 min

Living Church Ministries Utah PodcastLove Sunday Service, Kirsten & LeilaA beautiful sharing about Love from Kirsten, Leila and others during a Sunday Service. Erik starts off with some improvisational piano, Anna shares an original song of hers towards the end, and then Kirsten, Salita, Leila, and Erik all sing Quantum Love to close the service! Recorded at the Living Miracles Metaphysical Center in Kamas, Utah on March 2nd, 2014.2014-03-0352 min

The Lost Geek PodcastEpisode 27 - L.O.V.EHappy Valentine's Day everyone! Thanks to lasknit2 for a new review on iTunes. Off The Needles Cirrus Mitts for Ravellenics Cirrus Mitts in its WIP stage Apologies: no errata for mitt pattern, I simply didn't switch to other chart On The Needles Billow Cloud Infinity Scarf Provisional CO: what do you like to use? Review Issue 4 of Amirisu--Spring/Summer 2014 architecture issue Love their template, so easy to use (on iPad) and with links to patterns, advert...2014-02-1833 min

Living Church Ministries Utah PodcastNov 7th Morning Meeting, Kirsten & LeilaRicki shares her new song 'I need to Know I'm Loved', and her gratitude for all of the support she has received come to the point of allowing her desire to know God to be able to pour through unfiltered. While the song was pouring through, the Metaphysical center community went down to Salt Lake City for a gathering. They share the experience of being joined with everyone regardless of the way the script is playing out. Truly there is no 'in' or 'out', this belief needs to be released from the mind in order to feel safe. There is...2014-01-0725 min

Living Church Ministries Utah PodcastMystics On FireOn fire for God, the Kamas community* call the Hawaii community, to share the passion and joy that is flowing. Deeply held patterns are being cleared from the mind, it is the end of isolation, the belief in deprivation, 'management' of the mind, the fear of intimacy and the fear of stepping up… With this much support, failure is impossible.The core of our desire is God; Love; Intimacy. We talk about the belief in hierarchy and how it is being undone through accepting our Identity and taking the risk of communicating deeply and honestly about what is really go...2013-12-071h 09

Living Church Ministries Utah PodcastStrawberry 2013 Opening CeremonyOpening Ceremony for the Strawberry Fields Forever Music Festival and Enlightenment Retreat. Kirsten and Armelle open it up by singing along with the song "Nothing I've Ever Known" by Bryan Adams. Next, Leila shares her Inspiration around this event. followed by Erik Archbold and Laura Schopen singing "Woodstock" by Joni Mitchell and an original of Laura's called "Strawberry Fields Redux".2013-06-2333 min