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The Good OilEpisode 8 - Simon O'ConnorIn episode eight of The Good Oil Podcast, Cam sits down with ex-National MP Simon O’Connor.Once a seminarian, Simon was one of the few politicians willing to say what many are thinking.Over a decade in Parliament, Simon built a reputation for going against the grain — unapologetically pro-life, pro-free speech, and sceptical of the creeping influence of identity politics.In this episode, he talks candidly about modern politics, why he stood firm during Covid when others folded, the importance of Israel, and what he sees as the moral crossroads facing New Zeal...2025-06-252h 01
Our Man In StockholmIrish In Sweden - Simon Seeking Soccer Success In Northern SwedenAt long last we get to the interview with the brilliant Simon Chretién, our Irish-Belgian-Kiwi footballer smashing into tackles int he far north of Sweden!Simon's cosmopolitan background and adventurous nature have taken him around the world several times, and now he's up just shy of the Arctic Circle playing for IFK Luleå to see how far he can climb. There's also news about an intriguing development in the pub scene in Gothenburg, Peter Miller's ceramics and how drag queen Dee Bugg is going to get us all deported with her brilliant new single! 2025-02-1449 min
Leadership Is Changing666: Leadership is Changing Mashup | (ft. Ian Clough and Simon O'Connor)What does it take to lead with resilience, integrity, and purpose? In this special mashup of Leadership is Changing, host Denis Gianoutsos revisits standout moments with Ian Clough and Simon O'Connor. Ian reflects on balancing his family legacy with a leadership style, while Simon shares insights from his journey through seminary, public service, and politics. Together, they explore the power of mentorship, authenticity, and values-driven leadership.Expect real stories, actionable wisdom, and a fresh perspective on staying true to yourself as a leader. Listen in to be inspired by their timeless lessons. E...2024-11-0516 min
Spin It!Bridge Over Troubled Water - Simon & Garfunkel: Episode 173Hello, Darkness, my old friend.. This week we'll hear everything BUT the Sound Of Silence as we journey across a Bridge Over Troubled Water with Simon & Garfunkel! They wrote and recorded their final album while the breakup was imminent. We'll talk about this career retrospective and try to count all the times these childhood best friends quit speaking (spoiler alert, it's a LOT). Then the Mixtaper has a golden ticket as he takes us from Jasper and Jinx to a worldwide boycott! Learn about the Peruvian anthem Paul Simon accidentally stole, the tape recorder party that birthed Cecilia, and...2024-11-011h 23
How Did We Get Weird with Vanessa Bayer and Jonah BayerRemember Being a Herb? (with Simon O'Connor of Modest Mouse)This week the Bayer siblings are thrilled to welcome their friend, musician Simon O'Connor! You may know Simon as the lead guitarist for Modest Mouse, touring bassist of MGMT and bassist/vocalist of Spiral Heads, but do you know if he's a total herb? Or if you are? Don't be so sure you can answer this question until the three of us define the personality characteristics of a herb and do our best herb impressions. Plus, we reminisce about having a Discman in the nineties: The time Jonah sold his Discman to Vanessa and then immediately took it back...2024-02-191h 18
Tour StoriesThe Check-In with Simon O'ConnorSimon O’Connor is a musician and composer from NYC. O’Connor has been releasing records with various projects for over 20 years. He is currently the touring bassist of the psychedelic pop band, MGMT, as well as the lead guitarist of Modest Mouse. He is also the bass player, co-vocalist, and founding member of Spiral Heads, who’s newest record is out February 23 via TrashCasual/AcademyFight Songs. In this episode, Joe and Simon talk punk, punk and more punk and how the newest Spiral Heads record celebrates a specific time in a punk bands life when they may be branchi...2024-01-051h 06
Teach Middle East PodcastExploring the Intersection of Education, Sports and Leadership with Simon O'ConnorSend us a textWhat happens when you combine a love for sports, a passion for education, and an unwavering commitment to integrity and honesty? You get a fascinating conversation with Simon O'Connor, the principal of Deira International School in Dubai. This episode peels back the layers of Simon, taking you on a journey from his early days teaching in rural Zimbabwe to his current vision for schools. We discuss his passion for education, his love for sports like rugby and cricket, and the books he'd pick to take on a deserted island. We also...2023-12-0722 min
Panoramica (Highlights)'Sleep Out for Simon' Fundraising Initiative20 University of Galway students took part in the 'Sleep Out for Simon' in the Quadrangle on the night of October 6th.
The fundraising initiative was in aid of the Simon Community, which is an Irish charity helping homeless people.
Tom went to the Sleep Out where he spoke with Rory O'Flaherty, Dara Golden and Anna Sheehy.
Music courtesy of trad group Fiántas Ceol.
Copyright Tom O’Connor ©, 2024. All rights reserved.2023-10-0910 min
Two Week Notice#148: Simon O'Connor (Modest Mouse / MGMT)Simon O'Connor plays lead guitar in Modest Mouse, he plays bass guitar in MGMT, and is the frontman in Spiral Heads. In this podcast episode Simon talks about: going to college with the MGMT guys (Ben Goldwasser and Andrew VanWyngarden), eventually joining MGMT, joining Modest Mouse, he opens up about the impact of Jeremiah Green's tragic illness and death, and much more.
Links & socials:
Simon's Instagram: @simondoomband
Modest Mouse Instagram: @modestmouse
https://linktr.ee/modestmouseofficial
MGMT Instagram: @whoismgmt
https://linktr.e...2023-06-281h 10Leadership Is Changing453: Leadership is Changing Mashup | (ft. Larry Robertson and Simon O'Connor)In this mashup episode, Larry Robertson and Simon O'Connor delve into their experiences as innovators and leaders. Simon shares his journey from training as a Catholic priest to now working in the public sector to illustrate the importance of transferable skills when transitioning between different roles. Larry also explains why leaders need a 360-degree view of their organization and how they should be open to creativity and vulnerability when approaching their role. This is an insightful episode that will help business owners, entrepreneurs, and aspiring leaders gain valuable insight into the world of leadership and innovation!2023-05-2317 min
The Weekend CollectiveBrooke van Velden: ACT deputy leader on her plans to contest National MP Simon O'Connor for Tāmaki seatThe ACT Party plans to expand its Epsom outreach into the neighbouring Tāmaki seat. Deputy leader Brooke van Velden will contest the Auckland electorate, up against National's Simon O'Connor. ACT have made it clear that O'Connor's conservative views on social issues, including euthanasia and abortion were factors in this choice. Brooke van Velden says she's been asked to stand by many in the Tāmaki electorate over the past year because they need a stronger voice to push back against Wellington. "With all of those concerns, I've decided that I wa...2023-04-3011 min
Politics CentralBrooke van Velden: ACT deputy leader on her plans to contest National MP Simon O'Connor for Tāmaki seatThe ACT Party plans to expand its Epsom outreach into the neighbouring Tāmaki seat. Deputy leader Brooke van Velden will contest the Auckland electorate, up against National's Simon O'Connor. ACT have made it clear that O'Connor's conservative views on social issues, including euthanasia and abortion were factors in this choice. Brooke van Velden says she's been asked to stand by many in the Tāmaki electorate over the past year because they need a stronger voice to push back against Wellington. "With all of those concerns, I've decided that I wa...2023-04-3011 min
The Starters on TSN 690The Starters Podcast E4: 5 Questions on the NHL Trade Deadline, the Habs' Roster, Connor McDavid & ChicagoSimon Tsalikis, Joey Alfieri and Dave Trentadue play 5 Questions!1:20 Q1 Who wins the NHL Trade Deadline?6:25 Q2 Who loses the the NHL Trade Deadline?14:10 Q3 Will Connor McDavid hit 70 goals this season?20:40 Q4 Who is more likely to be a Hab next season, Denis Gurianov or Joel Edmundson?27:00 Q5 Where does Patrick Kane stand in the Chicago sports scene?2023-03-0238 min
Sounds True: Insights at the EdgeConnor Beaton: Men’s WorkWhat does it look like to connect to our own masculinity, our own masculine core, in a healthy way? How as men do we welcome the parts of ourselves we dislike the most? Where can we find the validation and recognition we seek? These are the questions that Connor Beaton addresses in his new book, Men’s Work: A Practical Guide to Face Your Darkness, End Self-Sabotage, and Find Freedom.
In this podcast, Tami Simon speaks with Connor about his life and work, discussing why the work of men begins with pain; the consequences of the belief that strength equals sup...2023-02-141h 11
The Open Talent ReportEp. #65 | Universal Workforce Model - Bruce Morton & Simon Bradberry (Allegis Global Solutions)Allegis Global Solutions’ (AGS) vice president of EMEA Simon Bradberry and global head of strategy Bruce Morton discuss a new framework to rethink how work gets done, The Universal Workforce Model™, which leads to better outcomes, enhanced productivity and happier workforces. They cover everything from the evolution of staffing, talent scarcity and automation to what’s in store for the future of work and why it’s imperative for the C-suite to embark on a journey to harmonized workforce strategy and management. During this conversation Connor, Simon & Bruce discuss:Bruce & Simon story - How did they g...2022-12-291h 13
Film Stories with Simon BrewIn conversation with Frances O'Connor: Emily, AI: Artificial Intelligence and directingAfter building a strong career as an actor over the past few decades, Frances O'Connor has now taken the jump into feature writing and directing. In a special episode of the Film Stories podcast, she chats to Simon about why she's decided to take the plunge now, and what was it that unlocked her film, Emily.She takes us into the writing process of the film, the battle to get funding, and making the move into directing. Plus, there's time for a little bit of A.I.: Artificial Intelligence chatter in there too...2022-10-1435 min
Football ForumSeries 4 - Episode 21 (ft. Simon Watts)Recorded on Thursday 27th January 2022.A new episode of Football Forum, hosted by Joseph Hadfield, Josh Chapman and Connor Thorpe, featuring special guest, EFL reporter and commentator SImon Watts, who gives his thoughts on Oxford Utd v Sheff Wed. The boys review Oxford Utd v Sheff Wed and Sheff Utd v Luton. They also preview Sheff Wed v Ipswich and Peterborough v Sheff Utd, plus there's another round of Unpredictable, the quiz question, and the local round-up.2022-01-271h 02Leadership Is Changing254: Highlights 2021 (ft. Ian Clough, Larry Robertson and Simon O'Connor)For this mashup episode, we look back to some incredible highlights with Ian Clough, Larry Robertson, and Simon O'Connor. If you’d like to check out each of their full interviews, you can head over below for the links to the episodes. On this episode:Let’s revisit the best moments of our conversations from 2021 with these world-class leaders!Resources Mentioned:000: Introduction201: Ian Clough - The Land of the Unexpected 204: Larry Robertson - Leaders Facing the Music in Uncertain Times206: Simon O’Connor - Leaders; Understand Who You AreRe...2022-01-2327 min
On PointSpecial Episode: Simon O'Connor on the COVID-19 Public Health Response BillSpecial episode: My speech in parliament on the government's use of emotionalism over reason – fear and not proportionality.2021-11-2210 minLeadership Is Changing206: Simon O'Connor - Leaders; Understand Who You AreDo you understand what it is you’re trying to achieve as a leader? Have you reflected deeply on why you want it? In this episode, we’re going to explore this so you can walk out with confidence, able to articulate your goals as a leader.Simon O’Connor, a politician with the soul of a poet, is the Member of Parliament for the Tamaki electorate in New Zealand. In this role he combines his two passions - people and ideas.He was most recently the Chair of Parliament’s Foreign Affairs...2021-10-0330 minOn PointLet's talk about Three WatersJoin National MPs Simon O'Connor and Christopher Luxon for a live discussion on the Government's controversial Three Waters reforms proposal.2021-10-0140 minOn PointThink you know what conservatism is?We hear a lot of about conservatism, but what do you really know about this world view? Media and others present it one way but show no real understanding. So join me and Brendan Malone as we discuss what genuine conservatism is and how it is a great philosophy to engage life and politics.2021-09-1644 minOn PointWhat makes a good leader?Join me and Denis Gianoutsos – host of the ‘Leadership is Changing’ podcast and business coach – to talk about what makes for effective leadership and teamwork in today’s challenging world.2021-09-0934 minOn PointLet's talk blasphemy!Let’s talk blasphemy! A few years ago, New Zealand rightly removed blasphemy laws, but now we are seeing new forms of ‘secular blasphemy' developing – topics that cannot be discussed and words that cannot be used. Join me and Alex Penk, independent researcher and writer, as we discuss this and more thought provoking issues.2021-09-0650 minOn PointOn Point Special: Why we must remember the HolocaustBob Narev and his wife Freda are both survivors of the Holocaust. I sit down with Bob to hear their stories, including his time in Terezin (Theresienstadt) concentration camp. We discuss why memory of the Holocaust is important today and what lessons should we learn. Tune in to this very special and emotional podcast.2021-09-0237 minOn PointThe Degradation of Parental RightsJoin me as I talk with Bob McCoskrie from Family First New Zealand about the importance of parental rights. We discuss a number of recent examples of these rights being challenged – and ask the important question: why should the State decide what's good for your child, rather than yourself?2021-08-3140 min
On PointLearning from History with Professor Paul MoonYou won't want to miss my podcast with Professor Paul Moon – where we dive into current issues on hate speech, separatism, as well as the importance of learning from history, and much more.
2021-08-1856 min
On PointChanging Lives: Shakespeare in New ZealandJoin me as I talk to the Chief Executive of Shakespeare Globe Centre NZ, Dawn Sanders ONZM QSM, about how Shakespeare in New Zealand is shaping and changing lives. You will also find out my favourite Shakespearian play and quote!2021-08-1331 min
On PointGuns, gangs and crime with Simeon Brown MPThree big topics in recent weeks, so tune into my latest podcast with National Spokesperson from Police and Corrections Simeon Brown MP for a discussion on what's happening – and reflections on the government’s inaction.2021-07-2727 min
On PointFreedom Day, Identity Politics, and the Commonwealth in a Divided World.Join me as I talk with Sunil Sharma of Conservative Friends Of The Commonwealth. We discuss ‘Freedom Day’ in the UK, the growing issues with identity politics, and how the commonwealth brings countries together in an increasingly divided world. This and much more.2021-07-2245 minOn PointSenator James Paterson: Foreign Interference, Terrorism, and AntarcticJoin me as I talk with Australian Senator James Paterson the Chair of the Parliamentary Joint Committee on Intelligence and Security. We talk about his committee’s important work around foreign interference, including in the universities, and compare notes of what each of us has seen and experienced in Australia and New Zealand respectively. For good measure, we also discuss terrorist organisations in our countries, the strategic importance of Antarctica, and much more. Tune in2021-07-0234 minOn PointJuliet Moses: Spokesperson for the NZ Jewish CouncilWould you believe it if I told you that during a recent meeting on counter terrorism and violent extremism in New Zealand – support was vocalised for terrorist groups such as Hezbollah? Or, that a representative of the Jewish community was shouted down by protestors? I talk with Juliet Moses – lawyer and spokesperson for the NZ Jewish Council about her experience and what this says about New Zealand today2021-07-0138 min