Aotearoa Adventures: The New Zealand Travel Podcast
This regular and ongoing podcast series is described as the ultimate guide to travel, adventure, and the outdoors around New Zealand. Host Abigail Hannah brings you inspiring stories from everyday people, covering tramping, vanlife, bikepacking, road trips, and more. Get beginner tips and practical advice for every adventure, from camping under the stars to multi-week expeditions. Whether you’re a local, on a working holiday, or visiting, this podcast will inspire you to explore New Zealand deeper and connect with nature.
Frederick Valentich: Pt. One
The unsolved disappearance of pilot Frederick Valentich over Australia’s Bass Strait on October 21, 1978, is one of that country’s most baffling aviation mysteries. This podcast explains that after leaving on a seemingly routine training flight in a Cessna 182 aircraft, 20-year-old Valentich vanished without explanation. During a radio transmission, he described seeing an unidentified flying object. His final words were: “It’s hovering and it’s not an aircraft”.
Rare Book Chat
This is a great podcast for bibliophiles of all ages. It’s hosted by Michael DiRuggiero and Jeremy O’Connor, the co-founders of The Manhattan Rare Book Company, and explores the unique and often valuable items that fill the world of rare books, manuscripts, letters, photographs, archives, and more. From historical documents to literary first editions, they discuss the stories behind these one-of-a-kind treasures. Listen in as they explore the intricacies of the rare book trade and discover the hidden gems that await.
