Paul Bushnell
RNZ farewells longtime AK manager, producer Paul Bushnell
Today we bid farewell to one of RNZ's goodsorts.. . Paul Bushnell left his job as a drama teacher at Linwood College in Christchurch to come here almost 30 years ago. Since then he's been a producer… Audio
Podcast Critic: Paul Bushnell
Today we look at podcasts about secret lives exposed. Paul Bushnell discusses two series which investigate hidden gay lives in Scotland and Northern Ireland in the 1990s - and the effect of homophobia… Audio
Podcast Critic: Paul Bushnell
Two history-themed podcasts which pose the question "what if?" are the focus of today's podcast review. Paul Bushnell discusses 'Rachel Maddow presents Ultra' and 'This is Not History' with host… Audio
Podcast Critic: Paul Bushnell
Today Paul talks to Jesse about old favourites staying new. He reviews Serial and This American Life which have been around for nine years and 28 years respectively. Audio
Podcast Critic: Paul Bushnell
Today Paul Bushnell is looking at podcasts which focus on storytelling: The Dark is Rising and Archive on 4 from the BBC (and several classics which are worth diving into over the summer). Audio
Podcast Critic: Paul Bushnell
Today Paul Bushnell is looking at the role of expertise in podcasting. How important is it to hear from people who know something about what they're discussing? He talks about The Allusionist and By… Audio
Podcast Critic: Paul Bushnell
What's good in long/short form podcasts and what's bad in podcast advertising. Today Paul Bushnell is stepping back from recommending specific podcasts to talk about whether short or long-form podcast… Audio
Podcast Critic: Paul Bushnell
Today Paul Bushnell talks about history podcasts that use different styles to attract and keep their audience. The history podcasts Wild Boys and Bad Gays have contrasting styles which are closely… Audio
Podcast Critic: Paul Bushnell
Podcasts tackling a single question is the theme of today's podcast review. Paul Bushnell talks about two different approaches to investigative podcasts, one two years old, one just released last… Audio
Podcast Critic with Paul Bushnell
Paul Bushnell talks about two different approaches to script for a medium which usually tries to conceal the fact that what you're hearing may be written down: The Curious Cases of Rutherford Fry The… Audio
Podcast Critic: Paul Bushnell
Paul Bushnell talks about a very current monthly podcast exploring conspiracy theories today, and a fictional podcast which reveals a story of a vast conspiracy theory stretching back through… Audio
Podcast Critic: Paul Bushnell
Today RNZ's Paul Bushnell talks about two journalistic podcasts which are completely different in form from each other. He's covering The Long Read from Stuff and Intrigue - Tunnel 29 produced by the… Audio
Podcast Critic: Paul Bushnell
This week Paul Bushnell talks about two competing podcasts which are covering the same live event, which is unfolding in the coming months: the trial of Elizabeth Holmes, an entrepreneur who was once… Audio
Podcast Critic Paul Bushnell
Paul Bushnell talks about I’m not a Monster and Mark Steel’s in Town. Audio
Podcast Critic: Paul Bushnell
Paul Bushnell talks about the abuse of power exposed by Where is George Gibney? and British Scandal. Audio
Podcast Critic: Paul Bushnell
RNZ's Paul Bushnell has been listening to podcasts that he feels really demand your attention. He joins Jesse to discuss Tumanbay and The Cipher, both made by the BBC. Audio
Podcast Critic - Paul Bushnell
Today Paul Bushnell reviews Trumpian podcasts: Trumpcast and How it Happened. Audio
Podcast Critic: Paul Bushnell
Paul Bushnell reviews Fresh Air with Terry Gross and Audio Long Reads from the Guardian. Audio
Podcast Critic: Paul Bushnell
Paul Bushnell is talking today about how different clichés are subverted by great storytelling: Fragments, an RNZ series about the 2011 Christchurch earthquake, and Carrier from the USA - what would… Audio
Paul Bushnell on Trumpian podcasts
Paul Bushnell is talking today about two different views of the Trump presidency: Trumpcast and How it Happened. Audio