Creators I Support

I really enjoy blogs (and class newsletters like Substack as blogs), podcasts, and YouTube, and choose to support quite a few of those I consume regularly.

Some I have supported for years, over a decade for a few, typically at nz$2-5/month—but sometimes more—but many are more recently discovered.

The Spinoff

A New Zealand site covering pop culture, politics and social life through features, criticism, interviews, videos and podcasts.

The SpinoffThe Spinoff

The Conversation: In-depth analysis, research, news and ideas from leading academics and researchers.

Curated by professional editors, The Conversation offers informed commentary and debate on the issues affecting our world. Plus a Plain English guide to the latest developments and discoveries from the university and research sector.

The Conversation

E-Tangata

A Māori and Pasifika Sunday magazine

E-TangataAwanui Te Huia

The Kākā by Bernard Hickey | Substack

Public interest journalism about NZ’s housing, climate and poverty crises. Click to read The Kākā by Bernard Hickey, a Substack publication with tens of thousands of subscribers.

The Kākā by Bernard HickeyBernard Hickey

Webworm

David Farrier’s weird investigations, quirks & oddities delivered direct to your inbox!

WebwormDavid Farrier

More Than A Feilding | David Slack | Substack

David Slack’s diary of the last few hours and decades. Click to read More Than A Feilding, by David Slack, a Substack publication with thousands of subscribers.

More Than A FeildingDavid Slack

Nick Rockel | Substack

Five children, two doggos, one grand-fellow, and my darling wife Fi. I’ve done a few other things, and now I write Nick’s Kōrero.

SubstackSubstack

Bryan Bruce Investigates | Substack

The one stop location for the writing, podcasts and videos of award winning documentary makers and writer Bryan Bruce. Click to read Bryan Bruce Investigates, a Substack publication with thousands of subscribers.

Bryan Bruce InvestigatesBryan Bruce

Mountain Tūī | Substack

Your home for socio-political, public interest, and investigative journalism. Subscribe for updates, videos and other content. Click to read Mountain Tūī, a Substack publication with thousands of subscribers.

Mountain TūīMountain Tūī

BHN

Big Hairy Network (BHN) is a progressive media network featuring news, podcasts, and video content.

BHN

Club TWiT | Ad Free Tech Podcasts | Members Only Podcast Subscription | TWiT | TWiT.TV

Get all TWiT on demand podcasts ad-free, plus exclusive content and access to the members-only Discord. Join today!

TWiT.tv

The Intercooler Car Magazine | Where the writer meets the road

The Intercooler - The best writers and the finest stories, published every day in the world’s only ad-free digital car magazine.

The IntercoolerNeil Patmore

Autocar | Car News and Car Reviews

Car news, reviews, opinion and features from Autocar - the world’s oldest car publication bringing you everything automotive since 1895

Home

Dr Gary Payinda’s Substack | Substack

I’m an emergency doctor who writes about fighting the erosion of our public healthcare, education, & housing. People over profits. Please help spread the word by sharing a post with a friend. Click to read Dr Gary Payinda’s Substack, a Substack publication with thousands of subscribers.

Dr Gary Payinda's SubstackDr Gary Payinda

Dunc Wilson Adventures | Substack

Epic, self-powered, hiking, rafting and camping adventures in the outdoors. Occasionally featuring hot chips. Click to read Dunc Wilson Adventures, a Substack publication with hundreds of subscribers.

Dunc Wilson AdventuresDunc Wilson

The Ultra Trail | Jenny Tough | Substack

The long reads on recovering from eating disorder/exercise dependency, racing ultras, solo expeditions, and a few journeys in between. Click to read The Ultra Trail, by Jenny Tough, a Substack publication with thousands of subscribers.

The Ultra TrailJenny Tough

No F*cks Given® with Sarah Knight | Substack

Permission to live your best life and advice on how to do it, from a bestselling author of sweary self-help. (Me!). Click to read No F*cks Given® with Sarah Knight, a Substack publication with tens of thousands of subscribers.

No F*cks Given® with Sarah KnightSarah Knight

Walk the Pod | Rachel Wheeley | Substack

Hope and inspiration for creatives who walk. Click to read Walk the Pod, by Rachel Wheeley, a Substack publication. Launched 5 years ago.

Walk the PodRachel Wheeley

Walk With Me | Substack

A refugee’s journey out of limbo and into a new life of freedom. Click to read Walk With Me, a Substack publication with hundreds of subscribers.

Walk With MeHussain Shah Rezaie

Podcasts | Merseyside Skeptics Society

Merseyside Skeptics Society publishes three podcasts, Skeptics with a K, Be Reasonable, and InKredulous

Merseyside Skeptics Society

Talk Nerdy with Cara Santa Maria

conversations with interesting people about interesting topics

Talk Nerdy.Cara Santa Maria

Whatever Happened to Pizza at McDonald’s?

An investigative journalism program (IJP) about whatever happened to McDonald’s Pizza hosted by Pulit Surprise-winning investigative journalist Brian Thompson

The Skeptics Guide to the Universe

Weekly science podcast produced by the SGU Productions llc. Also provides blogs, forums, videos and resources.

The Skeptics Guide to the Universe | Weekly science podcast produced by the SGU Productions llc. Also provides blogs, forums, videos and resources.

The Cosmic Shambles Network’s Substack | Substack

Indie creators of content for the curious. Exploring where Science, Comedy, Books, Music and Art meet. Click to read The Cosmic Shambles Network’s Substack, a Substack publication with thousands of subscribers.

The Cosmic Shambles Network’s SubstackThe Cosmic Shambles Network

The Podcaster's Guide to the Conspiracy | Free Listening on Podbean App

A humorous and informative analysis of conspiracy theories new and old by Josh Addison and Associate Professor of Philosophy (and conspiracy theory theorist) M

PodBeanJosh Addison & Dr. M R. X. Dentith

Motoring Podcast

Motoring Podcast is the weekly audio podcast by Alan Bradley and Andrew Clews that shares UK car and motoring news and opinion in 40 to 60 minute episodes.

Motoring PodcastStill Twitching - 18 November 2025

Techmoan

Enjoying the best and worst of new and old technology. Consumer Tech - by a Tech Consumer. Crowdfunding Support Received via: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/techmoan Note - it’s extremely unlikely I’ll get to read or reply to emails & YouTube comments. Hundreds are written every day, way too many for one person to handle. YouTube comments are auto-moderated by YouTube. UNSOLICITED PARCELS DON’T GET TO ME If you think you have something that I would be interested in please don’t post it off to the address you found on the internet - it’ll never get here. That’s an accountants office. NOTICE - about YOUTUBE SCAM comments targeting the gullible. I don’t run competitions or giveaways & never ask anyone to send me a message on Telegram AFFILIATED LINKS/ADVERTISING NOTICE- All links are Affiliated where possible, see any of my video descriptions for more info. AFFILIATION means that I earn commission from sales on EBAY or AMAZON whenever one of my links was clicked to get there.

YouTube

HubNut - celebrating the average!

Where unexotic vehicles are worshipped.

HubNut - celebrating the average!

Do The Right Thing

Award-winning comedy panel show with Danielle Ward, Margaret Cabourn-Smith, Michael Legge and amazing special guests. They try to work out the right thing to do in strange scenarios and scary situations, ranging from the everyday to the weird and extreme.

Hosted by Fuzz Productions

Technology Connections

Video’s delen met vrienden, familie en de rest van de wereld

YouTube

Matt Parker | Standup Mathematician - Matt Parker

Matt Parker is a stand-up comedian, #1-best-selling maths author and person who makes videos for the internet.

Standup Mathematician

Sean Carroll’s Mindscape Podcast – Sean Carroll

Sean Carroll

Home - CYCLINGABOUT.com

Bikepacking, Bicycle Touring, Equipment, Testing, Videos

CYCLINGABOUT.combyAlee Denham

Alan Alda actor, author, podcast host, advocate for science communication

Three Faces of Eve Web DesignAlan Alda

Home - Mentour Pilot

You’re very welcome to the Mentour Pilot Website, dedicated to everyone with even the smallest interest in aviation! Have an #AbsoluetlyFantastic time!

Mentour Pilot

furiousdriving

Want to get in touch? Email me at bodyintheboot@gmail.com Postal address: Furious Driving PO Box 477 AYLESFORD ME6 9LE ***Like cameras and photography? Check out my other channel Click Bait here: http://tiny.cc/c2f9oz *** Furious Driving is about my love of all types of cars, from wrecks and classics (often the same thing) to retro and new with weekly Modern Mondays new car reviews and retro and classic test drives every Friday. Follow my fleet’s progress, the Rover P6 V8 upgrade, will the Mercedes W123 ever see the road again? And can I find all the rust in the Alfa 145?

YouTube

Smith and Sniff | Podcasts hosted by Jonny Smith & Richard Porter

Two friends who talk about cars and many other things. Hosted by Jonny Smith and Richard Porter in two new podcasts every week.

Smith & Sniff

Dj’s Aviation - Latest Aviation News - 24/7 Aviation News & Analysis

Dj’s Aviation is your home for independent 24/7 coverage of the global aviation industry. The mission is to provide insightful news from airlines

Dj's Aviation

ObsidianAnt

ObsidianAnt here, and this is my YouTube Channel. I’m a massive fan of open world games, whether they are on Earth or in Space, or even somewhere more exotic. Space games, and sci-fi are a specialty for me. Flight sims also make up a large chunk of my content, with a special focus on Microsoft Flight Simulator. You can join our great community at https://discord.gg/ObsidianAnt ------

YouTube

Found And Explained

With host and creator Nick at the helm, Found and Explained is a YouTube’s ultimate “what if” engineering paradise. With planes, boats, trains and more, the channel explores mechanical marvels that we know and love today, others that will be famous tomorrow and some that never left the drawing board. From obscure to world famous, we “find it” and “explain it”! Meet Nick: Nick previous was a journalist for Simple Flying, and an avid film maker before that with a love of travel and aircraft. Combining his skillset in telling a story and intricate knowledge of aviation, he created a channel that other fans could gather and discuss their deepest passion. With the inclusion of 3d rendering, Nick intends to bring to life the ideas and concepts of yore to see what could have been. Follow me at @njcummins for behind the scenes and more. BUSINESS INQUIRIES: Jared@foundandexplained.com #aviation #planes #education #howto #why #aircraft #airlines #vs #airports #flying #animated #explainer

YouTube

Probably Science

Four professional comedians and incompetent scientists take you through this week in science. Incompetently. Featuring Matt Kirshen, Andy Wood, Jesse Case, Brooks Wheelan and guests.

Probably ScienceEpisode 585 with Jeff Zenisek!

Alluring Arctic | Sailing the Northwest Passage

We are Juho Karhu, Sohvi Kangasluoma & the crew! We will be sailing the Northwest Passage from Alaska to Greenland on our boat s/v Lumi.

Alluring Arctic

Living The Skye Life

We are Willie, Sarah and pups Jack Spaniels & Nori. Join us on our biggest adventure yet - moving from suburban Fife to a tiny cottage on the Isle of Skye! New videos posted weekly on a Wednesday night - 8pm (UK time!)

YouTube

Physics Girl

Physics Girl is a YouTube channel created by Dianna Cowern that adventures into the physical sciences with experiments, demonstrations, and cool new discoveries. Physics Girl has videos for every atom and eve. Mailing address: Physics Girl PO Box 9281 San Diego CA, 92169

YouTube

Paul Whitewick

Hello and welcome. I’m Paul Whitewick, I seem to have developed a passion for making short films about the Landscape here in Britain. My passion for abandoned Railways and Canals soon spilled over into Roman Roads, ancient trackways and countless stories I can tell as I walk the Landscape. I have a degree in Environmental Science, but thats about it, other than a pair of decent walking shoes! I am a wannabee archaeologist who loves telling the stories I learn about week on week. So if thats your thing, click subscribe and I’ll see you in the next video.

YouTube

Holly - The Cafe Boat

We’re Joanna and Victor, narrowboat nomads creating a cafe boat on the cut! Follow us as we journey the canals of Britain in search of a new way of life.

YouTube

Twin-Cam

Every car has a story to tell, something fascinating that makes it unique. Here at Twin-Cam, every car has its place, and every car deserves its day in the sun. Have you got a cool car you’d like me to talk about? If so, get in touch for your car to be in a video!

YouTube

AussieEspañol

Tuk Tuking Argentina to to Alaska with a Dog 👨🏼‍🦰🐶🛺 Ryan Patti Torii📍 Peru 🇵🇪

YouTube

Calum on Raasay

Living on a remote island in Scotland. Trying to build a house.

YouTube

Noel Philips

Award winning aviation and travel vlogger. I travel around the world making videos of my travel adventures, trying out the best and worst the airline and rail industry has to offer. I release a new video from my crazy adventures every Sunday! MY OTHER CHANNELS: Pilot Vlogs: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFeMrjkHnXPlZKTbg2-05jg Media/PR/Brand collabs: Please get in touch: info@noelphilips.com

YouTube

Shifter

Shifter: A channel about urban cycling, bike commuting and the ways we get around our cities with author, journalist and creator Tom Babin. Interested in working with me? Get more info here: https://shifter.info/about/

YouTube

Auto Shenanigans

Auto Shenanigans - The Channel that brings you a variety of entertaining automotive based content. From road trips to docuseries to pointless tests and challenges. We hope to bring a little bit of something for everyone. It’s all mainly about fun and not taking things too seriously. “Automobile” Noun; A passenger vehicle designed for operation on ordinary roads and typically having four wheels and a gasoline or diesel internal-combustion engine “Shenanigans” Noun; Silly or high-spirited behaviour; mischief.

YouTube

Oceanliner Designs

Oceanliner Designs explores the design, construction, engineering and operation of history’s greatest machines and vessels– from Titanic to Queen Mary and from the R.101 airship to the battleship Bismarck. Join researcher and illustrator Michael Brady as he tells the stories behind some of history’s most famous ocean liners and machines! Support the channel channel on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/oceanlinerdesigns Or become a YouTube channel member here for all kinds of perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsE8PTncfn2Vga48jH46HnQ/join Website: https://www.oceanlinerdesigns.com Business Enquiries; oceanlinerdesigns@seabankdigital.com Write to me at: PO Box 1352 Camberwell, VIC Australia 3124 Our friends: Titanic Honor and Glory https://www.youtube.com/@titanichg Bright Sun Films https://www.youtube.com/@brightsunfilms #titanic #history #ships #engineering #oceanliner #queenmary #machines #building #abandoned #disaster

YouTube

Coby Explanes

Hi Friends! Welcome to Coby Explanes, YouTube’s premier aviation channel. My ultimate goal is to make the magic of flight accessible to all by breaking down complex topics in aviation into easily digestible videos (with new videos weekly!). I also strive to be engaging with my audience - I aim to address each and every comment left on my videos. Hope you enjoy! And, until I see you again, don’t forget to look up ◡̈ Editorial Team & Contacts: Coby Wayne - Lead Creator/Owner/On Camera Personality: coby@cobyexplanes.com Ann Wayne - Editor in Chief, Producer of Coby Explanes: annie@cobyexplanes.com

YouTube

Fran Blanche

Help Support Fran’s YouTube Channel on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/frantone Lifetime underachiever and World Record Holder in the list of also-rans. Also, strangely, a Senior Member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. So, there’s that. Geek Girl Makes Stuff! Fran is a pedal designer, engineer, artist, musician, seamstress, occasional radio DJ, subpar singer, an SMIEEE, and full time goofball.

YouTube

Ray Delahanty | CityNerd

CityNerd is a channel and community that embraces all things cities and transportation, approaching things with a profound love for urban environments and an analytical bent. The channel was born out of my frustration over the limited scope of things I was able to explore and share as a transportation planning and engineering consultant. Soon after starting the channel, I was shocked/delighted by the number of viewers who were enthusiastic about the topics I was covering. Quickly, I had more video ideas than I knew what to do with! (Still do.) Every aspect of CityNerd is currently produced by yours truly (Ray Delahanty). Research, writing, on-camera “talent” (cough cough), editing, engaging with viewers....yeah, it’s all me. I’ll update this description just as soon as I hire a crack team of researchers and cinematographers. Check out my social media links if you’re looking for more (yeah that’s all me, too), and reach out to Nerd email re: collaboration, sponsorship, etc. Thanks!

YouTube

Katie Kookaburra

I like mountains.

YouTube

The Retrospectors – The Retrospectors – Today In History

Design Theory

Design Theory explores how design shapes our culture and our behaviors. Design Theory is run by John Mauriello. He is a creative director, industrial designer, and a former University adjunct professor. He has done design work for some of the biggest brands in the world.

YouTube

Ben and Emily

We’re Ben and Emily! We live full time in our self converted ambulance camper Ronnie traveling the UK and beyond!

YouTube

Evan Edinger

Hi! I’m Evan Edinger, an American-British YouTuber living in London. I upload a new video every Sunday! From differences in British and American life, to urbanism, language, and everything in between. I haven’t missed an upload in over 10 years. Subscribe now and you can say the same!

YouTube

Number 27

Dedicated to telling the stories of cool, old classics…

YouTube

Wellington Flights Live

Live streaming from Wellington Airport Hi - I am Kevin and I love seeing planes take off and land.. I would love to share my passion and bring the beautiful city of Wellington-Pōneke the Capital city of New Zealand to you. I usually stream on a Sunday afternoon however the weather patterns of Wellington demand a more flexible schedule so please subscribe to get notification of upcoming streams. Airport code is WLG = Wellington Airport in New Zealand Guidelines: Please be kind and keep it on the topic of Aviation Please do not use any of my content without my permission. If you would like to contribute please see my Buy me a coffee link for a lower fee option https://www.buymeacoffee.com/wflightslive email: wellyflightslive@gmail.com

YouTube

Underwear News Briefs

A men’s underwear blog

Underwear News Briefs

All Killa No Filla | Official Merchandise Store

Official Website for the All Killa No Filla podcast hosted by Rachel Fairburn & Kiri Pritchard McLean. T-Shirts, Mugs and much much more!

All Killa No Filla - The Official Store

The Skeptic Zone Podcast

Home - Yeah... Nah!

Yeah… Nah! is your go-to biweekly podcast for a healthy dose of skepticism from the heart of New Zealand. In a world filled with tall tales and dubious claims, your hosts Bronwyn, Mark and Katrina are here to dissect, analyse, and question the local news stories that pique our skeptical interest. From the peculiar to […]

Yeah... Nah!

Geologic Podcast

The Geologic Podcast is a weekly podcast consisting of personal stories, comedy sketches, news commentary, music and movie reviews, science advocacy, original songs, and interviews. Its host and producer is musician, composer, drummer, comedian, storyteller, TEDx speaker, event emcee, and vigilant defender of the Theory of Gravity— George Hrab. The content often draws from Geo’s musical career; the music industry in general; his adventures as a semi-almost-famous critical thinker; his fascination with language, culture, and science; and ranges in tone from incredibly serious to unbearably silly. The show’s name is a portmanteau of “George” and “Logic,” and—quite confusingly—the show contains no geology content whatsoever. Recurring characters on the show (all portrayed by Hrab) include Dr. Damian Handzy, Mortimer, Minoishe Interroberg, Rupert McClanahan and many others. The podcast content varies from week to week, but often features several of a number of recurring segments including Interesting Fauna, Ask George, Geo’s Mom Reads Jay-Z Lyrics, The History Chunk, Horror-Scopes, and The Weekly Standard. George looks at his show as a type of “brain sorbet” for those who may need the occasional respite from the “coarses” of life. The podcast started in February 2007, and George has rarely missed posting one episode per week ever since. Just ask his therapist.

Sawbones: A Marital Tour of Misguided Medicine | Maximum Fun

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Radiolab: Podcasts | WNYC Studios | Podcasts

Investigating a strange world.

Podcasts

Homepage | RichardHerring.com

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Other forms of support

Ice Coffee: the history of human activity in Antarctica

“The Middle-Aged White Guys’ Guide to Trans Rights” Podcast

A Dad’s short—but heartfelt—attempt to be an ally to the trans community, in podcast form

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How I listen

I listen to most podcasts on my phone while commuting, cycling, or walking. I use the app Pocket Casts which has iOS, Android versions. Your feed list, listened/archived and current episode listen progress is stored in the cloud, synchronised to each device, and for the Plus version I purchased, desktop apps & browser sessions. It is great to log into any device and have your podcasts there ready to go.

The best podcast listening accessory are my, recently acquired, Aftershokz Aeropex bone conduction headphones. Awesome to hear podcasts without being cut off from the world, especially when biking or walking, best of both!

I stack up the playlist manually for those podcasts where I don't listen to every episode. My favourite podcasts are set to auto-download and 'Play Next" so they jump the manual queue to be heard when fresh. It means the optional ones take a bit of time to hear but they are usually not topical.

Podcasts in my playlist

I can’t share my actual podcast feed—as it has subscription details embedded—but these are the podcasts I actively listen to now or in my feed as have listened to them over the years.

Obviously, I don’t hear every episode, and quite a few are now dormant. They are still there for reference, or in case they come back which has happened for a few!