Verbal Highs

Herman Loto is a rapper, MMA fighter and trainer, former King Cobras member, & security provider. His debut album Samoans: Part 2 is a slept-on classic. Herman specialises in mosh pit control when working events. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Harry T Bastard landed a role at Rough Trade Records, which led to a role at Watts Music. The front room of Harry’s New York flat was known as ‘Club H’. Some bad luck on a fishing trip led to Harry returning to NZ decades after leaving. Please subscribe to the podcast & check www.verbalhighs.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gareth Shute is a writer, publisher, & musician. In 2004 he wrote the award-winning Hip Hop Music in Aotearoa, the first of five books he has authored. Gareth works part-time for a five year old making tree houses & crappy planes. Please subscribe to the podcast & check www.verbalhighs.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

70: Paul Oremland made a film about 100 of his past lovers. 100 Men features interviews with some of the men, charting 40 years of gay history & Paul’s life. One of Paul’s first jobs in London was editing out the most climactic scenes in porn films. Please subscribe to the podcast & check www.verbalhighs.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ian Magan is a pioneer of radio & music promotion in NZ. He was one of Hauraki’s ‘Good Guys’, & has since toured artists as diverse as AC/DC & Pavarotti. Chuck Berry once did a runner from Ian, though he caught up with Chuck at Auckland Airport. Please subscribe to the podcast & check www.verbalhighs.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dan Sage, by his own admission, is a giant pile of poor life decisions. He is also a stand-up comedian who’s toured the North Island (of New Zealand). Dan is a Mormon. Who is also not a Mormon. Please subscribe to the podcast & check www.verbalhighs.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

67: Julia Clement is a female transgender comedian who has made a number of significant changes later in life. Julia’s onstage shtick combines the transgender and tech geek experience. Julia was raised by a troupe of travelling TV repairmen. Please subscribe to the podcast & check www.verbalhighs.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jackie van Beek is a film & theatre director, writer, & actor. Her film The Breaker Upperers was one of the most critically-acclaimed NZ films of 2018. When provoked, Jackie used to velcro her younger sister into a bag of inanimate puppets. Please subscribe to the podcast & check www.verbalhighs.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hugh Sundae is a broadcaster & journalist who turned up to 95bFM aged 14, later hosting brekkie. Away for a decade, he returned as station manager in 2015. The question that has plagued him for many years is ‘what’s wrong with Huntly?’ Please subscribe to the podcast & check www.verbalhighs.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tim Batt is the comedian, writer, & presenter behind NZ’s most successful podcast,‘The Worst Idea of All Time’. He once worked closely with Kevin Black. Tim’s school cricket team drank heavily & bowled apples instead of balls. Please subscribe to the podcast & check www.verbalhighs.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jason Hoyte is an award-winning screen & voice actor, comedian, and host of Hauraki’s Daily Bhuja. He is part of the Alternative Commentary Collective. Jason figured out how to beat the robots that control Shortland Street. Please subscribe to the podcast & check www.verbalhighs.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jamie Bowen has been a stand-up comedian, performer, & writer for nearly 20 years. He has been nominated for every comedy award in NZ, but never won one. Jamie builds a fort out of bedding when in hotel rooms. Please subscribe to the podcast & check www.verbalhighs.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Harold Rorschach is a musician & artist best known as Roland Rorschach of The Hallelujah Picassos. He spent ten years at the helm of the iconic DKD Café. Harold left Holland for Whakatane in the early 1980s & has never been back. Please subscribe to the podcast & check www.verbalhighs.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Roger Perry was one of the first in NZ to champion the now ubiquitous house music sound and scene. Roger was introduced to DJing by actor Russell Crowe. He remains tight-lipped regarding Troughman. Please subscribe to the podcast & check www.verbalhighs.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Andrew Spraggon is a songwriter, producer, musician, & manager who has piloted the festival-favourite musical collective Sola Rosa for nearly 20 years. He kinda hates The Doobie Brothers. Please subscribe to the podcast & check www.verbalhighs.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Justine Smith is a stand-up comedian & sit-down comedy writer recognised for working on the Comedy Gala, AotearoHa, 7 Days, After Hours, & Funny Girls. Justine never regrets two things in life; going to a concert or for a swim. Please subscribe to the podcast & check www.verbalhighs.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tim Ward built Wellington's Hole in the Wall before launching The Matterhorn, Good Luck, & urban legend Shopping. He currently owns San Fran Bathhouse. Tim often gets historical dates wrong, often by a number of years. Tim often gets historical dates wrong, often by a number of years. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Danny Lemon has been a window dresser, pro roller-skater, child actor, and barber. He is one of NZ’s most passionate advocates of reggae music. In 2014 Danny lost the 8,500 records, as well as irreplaceable personal belongings, to arson. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sam Scott is a founding member of The Phoenix Foundation. He also works as a composer for screen, storyteller for Radio NZ, & producer for Dave Dobbyn. Sam is a fervent advocate of Molisana pasta. Please subscribe to the podcast & check www.verbalhighs.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dave Benge is general manager of VIce NZ, coming from a career in music management & touring. He managed Fur Patrol, Cut Off Your Hands & Aldous Harding. Dave once wagered Shihad's live show fee on a game of pool with Tom Larkin. Please subscribe to the podcast & check www.verbalhighs.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Andrew Boak formed punk band No Tag in the 1980s while working on Radio B. Now in San Fran, Andrew still plays music while working in Silicon Valley. Andrew is not a fan of the Foo Fighters’ live show. Please subscribe to the podcast & check www.verbalhighs.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lily Chalmers is an organiser, innovator, & advocate who runs the Naenae Clubhouse, a space that encourages the creativity & ambition of Naenae youth. Lily claims Winston Peters is honest. Well, she claimed it once, in this podcast. Please subscribe to the podcast & check www.verbalhighs.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Otis Chamberlain is a painter, illustrator, & musician based in Wellington via San Francisco, Timaru, & Melbourne. His art seeks to harmonise opposites. Otis spent the best part of ten years within a one kilometre radius of the corner of Wellington’s Vivian & Cuba Streets. Please subscribe to the podcast & check www.verbalhighs.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Frank Booker is Chris Cox; DJ, producer, teacher & family man. He has quietly built a global reputation for his edits, original productions & DJ sets. Frank signed an NDA the night he DJed for Prince, which he talks about on this podcast. Please subscribe to the podcast & check www.verbalhighs.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chris Chetland is a musician, mastering engineer, & theoretical biologist. He co-founded Kog Transmissions & continues to run award-winning Kog Studio. Chris’ early decision to include a CD with a gig ticket was inspired by Brian Arthur’s Theory of Increasing Returns. Please subscribe to the podcast & check www.verbalhighs.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.