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The Podcrastinators43. Now we know it's the battle of the Chris'sin this episode your hosts Mat Danaher and Darran Lees talk about New Zealand’s most recent change at the very top… Our new Prime Minister, and what the implications are for the general election later this year.If you want to get involved in the chat, comment below or on our Facebook Page or flick us an email to hello@thepodcrastinators.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thepodcrastinators.substack.com2023-01-2253 min
The PodcrastinatorsSeason 3 Episode 2 Love ActuallyIn this loved up Valentine’s day special episode, Darran and Mat talk more about the upcoming radio show, worming tablet salesman Joe Rogan, and the unhappy campers outside the Beehive. As ever your hosts are Mat Danaher and Darran LeesYou can like us (and message us) on Facebook here or email us hello@thepodcrastinators.com Thanks for listening… This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thepodcrastinators.substack.com2022-02-1428 min
The PodcrastinatorsSeason 3 Episode 1Fellow podcrastinators, do persevere with our waffle as we have an exciting announcement to make at around the halfway mark. Or just skip straight to it… As always your hosts are Darran Lees and Mat Danaher and can be reached @: hello@thepodcrastinators.com or Facebook or Messenger This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thepodcrastinators.substack.com2022-01-2134 min
The PodcrastinatorsRichard Lindesay and the Metaphors of ComedyIn this episode (it’s actually episode 5 of season 2, not 4 Darran!) our two intrepid hosts spent an enjoyable an informative hour with Sydney based musical comedian Richard Lindesay.You can find out more about Richardand theMetaphors of Comedyat these links.As ever your hosts are:Darran LeesMat DanaherAll music by Kid HideousGet in touch: hello@thepodcrastinators.comhttps://thepodcrastinators.com This is a public episode. If you would like to disc...2021-04-2257 min
The PodcrastinatorsSteven Lyons: Normally a Nice GuyWell a bumper episode of infectious enthusiasm and fun with Auckland comedy mainstay and Chicago improv veteran Steven Lyons. If you want more of him (and who wouldn’t?) make sure you check out The Dice Show season 2 at Cassette 9 here in Auckland starting up on Friday 23 April. Buy TicketsFollow on FacebookThe Dice Show is presented by this awesome comedy social enterprise - Paper Goat find out more here. Follow Steven here.As always your hosts for this episode are: Mat Danaher...2021-04-181h 36
The PodcrastinatorsTres Humoristas Hablan MierdaTo Aotearoa New Zealand, Mexico, and the racist pubs in Nevada; Auckland comedy legend Ed Rivera needs no introduction. In this bumper second episode of season two, Auckland’s third most popular Mexican comic tells Mat and Darran about his journey to New Zealand, and his growth as an international comic in both English and Spanish. If you speak English, this episode is almost entirely in English. For Spanish speakers, it’s also almost entirely in English. You can listen to Ed Rivera’s own podcast here and on all the apps. And you ca...2021-03-071h 31
The Podcrastinators#21 Opportunity Knocks Twice: with Opportunities Party leader Shai NavotIn this episode we got to welcome back Shai Navot, who was last with us on episode 15 talking about the electoral prospects for The Opportunities Party. Now she’s back to help analyze the party’s performance and to talk about the future for her and the party. We talked about democracy, housing, and Geoff Hurst legendary English striker. We also looked at the election stats which fellow geeks can find here. As ever presented by: Darran LeesMat Danaher. Music by: Kid Hideous. Fo...2020-12-061h 06
The PodcrastinatorsThe Podcrastinators Episode 19.5 Snake Aids on a PlaneWhat a journey!In this messy and poorly hosted episode (thanks Mat D!) Darran and Mat talk about Coombe and friends with the Christchurch / Auckland Power-house duo and Only Fans money makers Craig Westenberg and Matt Coombe. If you want to learn more about how to support patients suffering with snake aids, and you can get to Christchurch on Friday 27 November at 8:30pm, you should consider buying tickets (and maybe even turning up) to Coombe and Friends. Check out the tickets here: https://events.humanitix.com/coombe-and-friendsIf you want to find out...2020-11-201h 07
The PodcrastinatorsPredictions on the HoofIn this rapidly dated episode (it’s like a ripe avo - listen now!) Mat and Darran talk about what the next parliament might look like, winners and losers, what next for the parties represented on recent episodes, the results of the referenda, and Mat’s gay porn double. It was recorded in the backyard of a pub, so there is a bit of background noise that we just couldn’t filter out. Sound engineers will be annoyed. Your hosts: Mat Danaher and Darran LeesContact us: hello@thepodcrastinators.com2020-10-1642 min
The PodcrastinatorsLet's talk about tax baby, just you and ACT babyIn this episode Mat and Darran talk about taxation, free speech, and how Michael McCook ACT Party candidate for East Coast Bays became a candidate for the party at extremely short notice. You can find Michael on Facebook hereTrigger warning: euthanasia and suicide are talked about in this episode. Don’t forget if you’re in New Zealand and need to talk to someone text 1737 for support. As every your hosts are: Darran LeesMat DanaherAll music by: Kid HideousGe...2020-10-1057 min
The Podcrastinators#16 A nice cup of tea and a sit down with the TEA PartyIn this episode, Darran and Mat were fortunate enough to sit down with two candidates from the TEA Party. One of the newest parties in New Zealand, the TEA Party describe themselves as socially democratic and fiscally conservative. To find out exactly what that means and where the TEA Party stand on healthcare funding, migration, tax, electoral reform - and what makes their candidates tick, listen on. Our guests wereNoel the Epsom candidate and Dom from Auckland Central. You can find out more about the party here, and follow them...2020-10-0753 min
The PodcrastinatorsTake it to the top with TOPThis week Darran and Mat were very priviliged to be joined by deputy leader of The Opportunities Party and North Shore electorate candidate (and former crown prosecutor) Shai Navot. They spent nearly an hour diving deep into TOP’s programme for government, including Universal Basic Income, housing, tax, and cannabis reform, and why the old parties just don’t cut it any more. If you want to find out more about TOP or Shai you can here: top.org.nzShai Nevot on Facebook. As ever you can find your...2020-09-2454 min
The PodcrastinatorsThe Podcrastinators #14 We're all DOOMED!In which Darran and Mat, talk about conspiracy theories, answer a listener question, mention images not to masturbate to, and make an ill-advised bet about whether a picture of our PM is fake news or not. As always your hosts are: Mat Danaher and Darran LeesAll music is by Kid HideousThanks for listening - do leave any comments on Facebook or flick an email to hello@thepodcrastinators.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access...2020-09-1856 min
The PodcrastinatorsThe Podcrastinators Episode 12 It's the economy stupidIn this episode Mat and Darran talk about New Zealand’s second wave and whether frozen peas are a disease vector, and why Donald Trump is a funny guy. Listen and download on all podcast apps. Or most of them. 95% of them. As ever your hosts are: Mathew DanaherDarran LeesAll music by: Kid Hideous This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thepodcrastinators.substack.com2020-08-2041 min
The PodcrastinatorsEpisode 09: Toddal Eclipse of the HeartWell what a week it’s been. Also this week we remember why it’s heard to stay topical with a podcast when you have full time jobs and things change quickly. Possibly out of date already, but listen anyway to what we think about the resignation of Todd “Toddy” Muller… Darran Lees and Mat Danaher https://darranlees.comhttps://mathewdanaher.comhttps://thepodcrastinators.com Any questions or comments? Email: hello@thepodcrastinators.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subs...2020-07-1642 min
The PodcrastinatorsEpisode Eight: Bordering on FarceIn this episode your fearless hosts launch a hypocritical attack on the Kiwi “she’ll be right” attitude, discuss disoriented cougars in San Francisco, investigate far right infiltration of the My Little Pony community, and don’t talk about spunky smelling parks in London. Oh yeah, they also debate the Government’s current performance. If you want to support Auckland stand up Ed Rivera you can do that here. Following his wife Nancy’s horrendous accident. As ever presented by Darran Lees and Mat Danaher. Music by Kid Hideous. This is a public...2020-06-2849 min
The PodcrastinatorsEpisode 06: Teleporting PanthersThis week we have a top notch episode where we talk about weird conspiracy theories from Darran and why the UK is plagued with big cats, and no the founder of North Korea could not teleport. As always presented by Darren Lees and Mat Danaher at thepodcrastinators.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thepodcrastinators.substack.com2020-05-2955 min
The PodcrastinatorsEpisode 02: Matt Coombe and his Grandma Sheryl CoyleThis week we had the pleasure of being joined by one of New Zealand’s youngest (but still a seasoned pro who started his career at 14), stand up comedians Matt Coombe, and one of our oldest stand-ups Matt’s grandma, Sheryl Coyle a relative newcomer to the Auckland comedy circuit. You can find Matt on Instagram @realmattcoombeYou can’t find Sheryl online, unless you meet her and ask for her Tinder details. You can find Mat Danaher and Darran Lees online at their websites and all social media. The tarts. thepod...2020-05-0158 min