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- May 20, 202528 min
The Write Stuff: Writing and Publishing for Beginners
It's said that many - if not most - of us, have a novel inside just waiting to get out. And, especially during Covid lockdowns, many people did just that - break open the mental shackles and begin to write a book. But getting the words down is only the very first part of the challenge; there's a whole lot more before your book can end up on the shelves of a book store and you find yourself signing the film rights away.In this episode I talk with established New Zealand author, poet and publisher Mary McCallum about the writing process and getting your work published.
- May 19, 202528 min
Avoiding Penguins - how dogs can be trained to divert around them!
Here in Aotearoa/New Zealand we are home to the world's smallest penguin, the Kororā, also known as the Little Blue Penguin. Living in coastal areas, they're fragile wee creatures, easily spooked and can literally be frightened to death, especially by dogs.In this episode, I talk with Ross Gilmour of the penguin Avoidance Scheme, about how dogs can be trained to avoid the Kororā as soon as they smell them.
- Apr 22, 202528 min
'Go Home Tommy, Go Home!' A D-Day experience...
Private Bill Broad was just 21 when he set off on a ship from Portsmouth in the dead of night on 6 June, 1944. His mission, along with 160,000 other allied troops, was to land on the coast of Normandy and overpower the German forces. This is his story. However, not everyone in France was pleased to see the allied troops arrive...
- Apr 10, 202528 min
Parlez-vous something else?
Is there an easy way to learn another language? Or is it just practice and perseverance? And how useful are old-fashioned phrase books?Join me as I talk with Associate Professor Anna Siyanova-Chanturia, of Victoria University's School of Linguistics and Applied Language Studies, and hear a multi-linguist's view on language learning!
- Mar 27, 202528 min
Unaccustomed as I am...
The fear of public speaking is a real thing - it's even got a name: Glossophobia. In this episode, I talk with Jason of a local public speaking group that meets weekly, about how the group helps people overcome the terror of facing an audience.
- Mar 12, 202528 min
Two Legs to Two Wheels
If you ever thought, 'Nah, I won't need travel insurance,' you MUST listen to this next episode of 'Mike On...'Most people come back from holiday with a T-shirt or fridge magnet. But when Roy McGuinness returned from Rarotonga, he brought something nobody would want: necrotising fasciitis - a flesh-eating disease.Two legs and eight partial fingers later, this is his shocking yet heart-warming and inspirational story about transitioning to life in a wheelchair.
- Feb 27, 202528 min
Librarians: Real Superheroes
In a recent survey of New York Public Library users, 92% of respondents reported feeling somewhat to very “calm / peaceful” after visiting the library. But that's not all to do with being surrounded by books.In this episode, we find out more about how librarians today are far more than shelf-elves: they're photocopier technicians, internet wizards, town hall officers, and even social workers. And yes, they know about books. In short, they're superheroes!
- Feb 11, 202528 min
The Road from the Bypass: a heartwarming story!
New Zealander Ros discovered quite by accident that she needed a triple bypass operation, and a new aorta. The surprises didn't stop there. Listen to her engaging and informative story, and find out why she's now called 'Daisy'...
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About 'Mike On...' A magazine-lifestyle chat show hosted by Mike Bodnar!
A half-hour magazine-lifestyle chat show in which broadcaster and writer Mike Bodnar interviews fascinating people about their inspiring stories. Something new every episode, always informative and always entertaining. Recorded in New Zealand originally for Wellington Access Radio 106.1FM, but with global appeal.
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