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August 9, 2025 18 mins
Have you noticed a drop in breakfast photos and random musings on your social media pages? It's not just you. 
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John Gray, president of the Home Owners & Buyers Association of New Zealand, is back with Jim to talk about what is being done in other countries to lift building standards and dissuade rogue builders.
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A hidden world of bacteria and fungi could play a role in neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's. 
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ABC's Four Corners revealed how a simple scam saw tens of thousands of Australians fraudulently claim at least $2b in GST refunds.
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Lynda Flinn has been living in the seaside town of Chester, Nova Scotia, for almost 36 years. 
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Ophthalmologist Stephen Best is with Jim to talk about the latest 'cure' for poor eyesight being touted on social media.
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August 9, 2025 9 mins
Our usual quizmaster is taking a break this week, so Jim is joined by regular listener Ray Coventry.
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hHost of the Half-Arsed History podcast Riley Knight has just released his highly entertaining debut book History's Strangest Deaths.
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August 9, 2025 18 mins
Trump says Ukraine will need to make territorial concessions to stop the war. Ukraine doesn't agree. What will likely happen?
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Are employers biased against older job applicants? 
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Nineties mockmentary Forgotten Silver is having a short run as part of the NZIFF.
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August 2, 2025 21 mins
Lauren Roche's latest novel Julia Eichardt - A Life of Grit and Grace brings to life the untold story of one of Queenstown's resilient settlers. 
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A big study has found adults over 50 have less "memory glitches" when they have better wellbeing - including a decent exercise regime. 
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Sarah Stuart joins Jim to discuss fast fashion, your choice of socks, and how to find pants that fit well.
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Temuera Morrison joins Jim to talk about the Apple TV+ series and what it was like to shoot on the beaches of Hawaii.
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August 2, 2025 15 mins
Despite the risks of tanning some are still seeking to be bronzed by the sun - not only to darken their skin but for other purported benefits. 
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August 2, 2025 8 mins
Jim is joined by RNZ's lead scheduler Nick Robinson who is filling in for our regular quizmaster this week.
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August 2, 2025 16 mins
 A recent study shows negative social ties could add as much as 2.5 months to your biological age. 
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UK correspondent Christian Smith talks to Jim about the big stories making news in Britain.
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Netsafe's Sean Lyons discusses some of the dodgy online activity we should be on the lookout for.
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