The Adnan Belushi Conversation

Glen Bennett is back for round 2. Glen is the sitting MP for New Plymouth, ranked #29 and is running again in the upcoming General Elections (in New Zealand). This episode is sponsored by The Chimp Chronicles. Through satire we can break oppressive effects from systemic and individual acts. Get your subscription today for NZD$ 8/month. Enjoy 20% off for an annual subscription. ⁠https://www.chimpch...

David MacLeod is a politician who is the National Party Candidate for New Plymouth Electorate (in New Zealand) for the upcoming General Elections in New Zealand. David has 15 years of experience in politics and local government as the Chair of Taranaki Regional Council. His expertise, local relationships, ability to navigate central government for local community's behalf, passion for our place, a...

Dave Smith is an entrepreneur, technologist, and storyteller. He is currently working on a children's book series. Dave's intensity for doing many projects at once and the many experiences he's had, working with some of the world's best talent, makes this an inspiring conversation. This episode is sponsored by The Chimp Chronicles. Through satire we can break oppressive effects from systemic and i...

Hepa is a friend, MC, DJ, and the host of Best Siiide Podcast. This episode is sponsored by The Chimp Chronicles. Through satire we can break oppressive effects from systemic and individual acts. Get your subscription today for NZD$ 8/month. Enjoy 20% off for an annual subscription. ⁠https://www.chimpchronicles.com⁠ This episode is sponsored by Not the Chimp. News headlines that should be satire b...

Jules van Costello is a wine maker, author, and entrepreneur. He is the founder of Known Unknown and House Wine. His latest book "Beyond the Vines: The changing landscape of wine in Aotearoa" is a deep dive in the world of wine in New Zealand. Jules is really passionate about making wine FUN. This episode is sponsored by The Chimp Chronicles. Through satire we can break oppressive effects from sys...

Bryan Vickery is a broadcaster, founder of Bryan Vickery Media, and a Councillor at New Plymouth District Council. Bryan wants to improve the perception of the Council (local government) through better story telling and communication, to the residents of the City he serves. This episode is sponsored by The Chimp Chronicles. Through satire we can break oppressive effects from systemic and individua...

Paul Rangiwahia is an artist, speaker, and wellbeing advocate. Paul uses art to breakdown stigma around mental health. In this episode, Paul breaks down is art Mental W.O.F This episode is sponsored by The Chimp Chronicles. Through satire we can break oppressive effects from systemic and individual acts. Get your subscription today for NZD$ 8/month. Enjoy 20% off for an annual subscription. ⁠https...

Glen Stephens is the founder of Sol+Sea, an environmentally conscious performance sunscreen and skincare brand created to protect the skin from the extremes of nature. Adnan tests a few samples and enjoys a casual chat with an entrepreneur. This episode is sponsored by The Chimp Chronicles. Through satire we can break oppressive effects from systemic and individual acts. Get your subscription toda...

Nicola Ngarewa is an educator, currently Principal of Spotswood College in New Zealand. Nicola and Adnan worked together in connecting students to business communities. Nicola shares simple but profound ideas that can transform schools and disrupt education. This episode is sponsored by The Chimp Chronicles. Through satire we can break oppressive effects from systemic and individual acts. Get your...

Dinnie Moeahu is a councillor at the New Plymouth District Council. Dinnie talks about his latest quest to go back to University to complete his Masters Degree, and embark on his PHD studies. This episode is sponsored by The Chimp Chronicles. Through satire we can break oppressive effects from systemic and individual acts. Get your subscription today for NZD$ 8/month. Enjoy 20% off for an annual s...

Sam Johnson is a music producer at Rhythm Ace. This episode is sponsored by The Chimp Chronicles. Through satire we can break oppressive effects from systemic and individual acts. Get your subscription today for NZD$ 8/month. Enjoy 20% off for an annual subscription. ⁠https://www.chimpchronicles.com⁠ This episode is sponsored by Not the Chimp. News headlines that should be satire but aren't. Get y...

Glen Bennett is a member of the New Zealand Parliament, and the MP of New Plymouth (New Zealand). Glen reflects on his first term with the Labour Party in Government, and covers his announcement for re-running in the upcoming General Elections in New Zealand, on October 14, 2023. This episode is sponsored by The Chimp Chronicles. Through satire we can break oppressive effects from systemic and ind...

Deanna Tipene is a serial entrepreneur, a mum, and gamer. Deanna talks about the mindset required for building multiple businesses while raising a family, and taking time off to play video games online. This episode is sponsored by The Chimp Chronicles. Through satire we can break oppressive effects from systemic and individual acts. Get your subscription today for NZD$ 8/month. Enjoy 20% off for...

Lynette Hunt is a Norwegian-Samoan Architect, and the Managing Director of Tihei design studio. Lynette talks about her journey towards becoming an architect, and working with indigenous cultures around the world, to help restore the built environments through a new architecture practice, co-design. This episode is sponsored by The Chimp Chronicles. Through satire we can break oppressive effects f...

Mark Armstrong is a member of the band The Slacks and an educator at the Green School New Zealand. Mark talks about the 10-year journey to write the 1st studio album, The Information Ape. We also do a review the music video for the track, Information Ape, which was created using AI. Mark also shares how he became an educator. This episode is sponsored by The Chimp Chronicles. Through satire we can...

Matt Peacock is the co-founder of IPromise, an engineer, and inventor. Matt talks about his journey from engineer to entrepreneur. We also discuss the engineering feet achieved by Elon Musk. This episode is sponsored by The Chimp Chronicles. Through satire we can break oppressive effects from systemic and individual acts. Get your subscription today for NZD$ 8/month. Enjoy 20% off for an annual su...