Hello World. Yes I am alive!

Hello? Anybody out there? Anyone listening or reading for that matter?

I seriously suck as a podcaster. This I know and I’m sure you know that too. I have wanted  to put out a podcast, but so many things have gotten in the way, especially technology. Seriously, I must’ve pissed off a tech deity at some stage and now I am feeling their wrath! I’ve had the PC fail multiple times with various things, programs fail, iPhone fail, car dramas, the list goes on.

Much has happened since my last despatch. In fact, shit loads has happened that I don’t even know where to begin! I couldn’t even begin to write it all down either. Guess I’ll have to do a few mammoth podcasts in the (distant) future. In meantime, it looks like I’ll be blogging.

Looking for some fun original shopping sites to surf? Checkout these two Zazzle stores

http://www.zazzle.com.au/orangetim       http://www.zazzle.com.au/woosang

Until next despatch….

Technical Difficulties

::sigh::

My bad luck with technology continues. Have recorded a podcast and yet somehow during the saving process (I’m guessing), I’ve lost about a quarter of the podcast. I’m currently attempting to salvage this episode so you all actually have something to listen too!

Thanks!

Episode 36 – New Zealand Adventure

Yes, it’s been a long time between drinks… err… podcasts. In this episode I chat about my trip to New Zealand in September.

Music download from Ariel Publicity – http://www.arielpublicity.net

Music heard in this episode: Freak by Underwhelmed – http://www.myspace.com/underwhelmednyc

Theme music by Shawn Thorpe – http://www.shawnogram.com

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Despatches From Agent Orange – Ep 35 "Sneakers, Surf & Snakes"

It’s been a while between podcasts, but please accept this humble offering as I chat about my first City 2 Surf Fun Run and my new pet, Apophis, the Centralian Carpet Python.

ApophisApophis my Centralian Carpet Python (Morelia bredli)

Mushrooms2009 C2S Start

Top: The Mushrooms Bottom: Back of the Pack at start line

Music heard in this episode brought to you by Ariel Publicity:

Naked by Kalliopi

Naked by Kalliopi

Zombie by GroundSound

Zombie by GroundSound

Despatches From Agent Orange – Ep 34 "Nurses & Generals"

Agent Orange briefly chats about the challenges of nursing with record sick leave across the Greater Sydney Metro Area.

A few shout outs at the beginning and more at the end! I’m sure I’ve forgotten someone!!!

Main topic for this podcast is The Battle of Hamel on 4th July 1918 and it’s brainchild Lt-Gen Sir John Monash, Commander, Australian Corps.

This episode’s msuic from Ariel Publicity – Janyse with This Day Is Mine. www.jansye.com

Theme Music by Shawn Thorpe – www.shawnogram.com

Despatches From Agent Orange – Ep 33 "Fire Fighter Experience"

Agent Orange plays fire fighter for a day with the New South Wales Fire Brigades at their training college in Alexandria, Sydney.

Fire Fighter Experience Day participants

Group Photo after rappelling down the tower

Music in this podcast from the Podsafe Music Network

Artificial Intelligence in Texas – The Bomber Field

Visit me on the web: www.despatches.com.au

Email: agentorangepodcast@gmail.com

Twitter: @orangetim

Theme music by Shawn Thorpe – www.shawnogram.com

9kg CO2 Fire Extinguisher

Using a 9kg CO2 fire extinguisher to extinguish a flammable liquid fire.

Rappelling down the Highrise Fire Training Tower

Rappelling down the Highrise Fire Training Tower

Fast roping down the last few metres of the tower

Fast roping down the last few metres of the tower

Siobhan and I wear BA sets with "smoked visors" to simulate smoke impaired vision, in the BA training building

Siobhan and I wear BA sets with "smoked visors" to simulate smoke impaired vision, in the BA training building

Despatches from Agent Orange – Ep 32 "Das Ist Swine Flu"

Agent Orange talks about Swine Flu, what is it, what now, the WHO, health precautions, media reporting, government response and my opinions on the whole “pandemic”!

Music heard in the podcast is from the Podsafe Music Network

Blood Oranges by Your Favorite Assassin – http://yourfavoriteassassin.com

Orange Epipthany by Tracey Saxby – www.traceysaxby.com

Agent Orange by Jeremy Gratton -http://jeremygratton.com

Theme Music by Shawn Thorpe. Composed especially for this podcast and used with permission.

Special Short Film Presentation

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A special presentation of a short film entitled “Simply The Best” which was shot on location at my work place and stars yours truly. Special thanks go to Sue Taggart who has kindly given permission for her film to be released for your viewing.

To help celebrate International Nurses’ Day 2009, the New South Wales Nurses’ Association (NSWNA) launched the Inaugural Nurses Short Film Festival. Some 20 or so short films were submitted from hospitals, clinics, nursing homes and so on from around the state. When my work colleauge Sue Taggart approached me and asked if I would be interested in helping out, I could hardly refuse. So after literally doing a double shift to accomodate filming, myself and half a dozen fellow nurses along with a very keen & enthusiastic former patient, Sue vision became a short film reality. Please enjoy this fun insight into burns nursing.

Simply The Best

Despatches from Agent Orange: "Reloaded!"

Yes! I’m back, talking about recessions, stimulus packages, Prime Ministers, Presidents, 2020 Summit and more. I’m joined in the studio by Druey along with despatches from around the podcasting world!