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Hey, Did You Know? - An AUT Podcast

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“Hey, Did You Know?” is a new podcast from AUT where we talk to academics about their expertise, their favourite facts and the things you need to know about the amazing work being done at Aotearoa’s university of technology. Not only will the guests be asked the questions you’d expect academics to answer, the random die of destiny will be rolled multiple times to determine which random questions they'll have to answer. Just what secrets will AUT's academics reveal as they talk about knowledge that works?

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July 28, 2026

Mindfulness and how our brains shape consumer decisions - Episode 16

With <a href="https://academics.aut.ac.nz/amy.errmann" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Dr Amy Errmann</a>.In this episode of Hey Did You Know, Dr Amy Errmann, Senior Lecturer in Marketing and International Business, talks to host Mike Kilpatrick about mindfulness, attention, and the ways our brains shape consumer decisions.This includes research into mindfulness and time perception, including how even a short meditation can make time feel longer.She also talks about how brands and public campaigns are using mindfulness, and how mindful luxury tourism worked in in the Faroe Islands and any lessons that Aotearoa could learn from.USEFUL LINKS<ul><li>Mindfulness - <a href="https://healthify.nz/hauora-wellbeing/m/mindfulness" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Healthify / Te Puna Waiora</a></li><li><a href="http://hdl.handle.net/10292/17381" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Mindful Luxury: A case of the Faroe Islands</a></li><li><a href="https://dx.doi.org/10.1086/719580" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">“Open to give”: Mindfulness improves evaluations of charity appeals that are Incongruent with the consumer’s political ideology</a></li><li><a href="https://academy-of-marketing-science.squarespace.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Re-positioning the present moment: Effects of mindfulness on consumer behavior</a></li></ul>COMMUNITY CALLS AND ACTION <ol><li>Rate & Review on your chosen podcast app </li><li>Follow the show on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/autuninews/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Instagram</a></li><li>Tell us what you want to know about next: <a href="media@aut.ac.nz" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">media@aut.ac.nz</a></li></ol>CREDITSHost – Mike KilpatrickEditor – Mike KilpatrickProducer – Mike Kilpatrick Executive Producer – Nicola Hopkins Music – Clinton Watkins Design – AUT Brand Team

July 14, 2026

Humanitarian Engineering - Episode 15

With Professor <a href="https://academics.aut.ac.nz/regan.potangaroa" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Regan Potangaroa</a>.In this episode of Hey, Did You Know? An AUT Podcast, AUT Professor Regan Potangaroa (Ngāti Kahungunu ki Wairarapa) chats to host Susan Strongman about creating a refugee camp from scratch, being taken hostage twice, his new-found love for drone fishing, and more.Professor Potangaroa is a recognised global expert in humanitarian engineering and Māori-centered resilience.USEFUL LINKS<ul><li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kutupalong_refugee_camp" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Kutupalong refugee camp</a> </li></ul><ul><li><a href="https://www.stuff.co.nz/the-press/news/christchurch-earthquake-2011/canterbury-earthquake-2010/4121552/Family-feel-humiliated-after-eviction" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Canterbury Earthquakes</a> </li></ul><ul><li><a href="https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/86460484/stranded-kaikoura-residents-offered-flights-out-but-weather-could-hamper-evacuations" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">2016 Kaikōura earthquake</a> </li></ul><ul><li><a href="https://academics.aut.ac.nz/regan.potangaroa" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Professor Regan Potangaroa academic profile</a></li></ul>COMMUNITY CALLS AND ACTION <ol><li>Rate & Review on your chosen podcast app </li><li>Follow the show on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/autuninews/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Instagram</a></li><li>Tell us what you want to know about next: <a href="mailto:media@aut.ac.nz" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">media@aut.ac.nz</a></li></ol>CREDITSHost – Susan Strongman Editor – Susan Strongman Producer – Mike Kilpatrick Executive Producer – Nicola Hopkins Music – Clinton Watkins Design – AUT Brand Team

June 9, 2026

Episode 14 - FIFA World Cup, the Commonwealth Games and sport in Aotearoa

With <a href="https://academics.aut.ac.nz/melody.johnston" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Dr Mel Johnston</a>. In this episode of Hey, Did You Know? An AUT Podcast, Dr Mel Johnston, Head of Department, Sports Leadership and Management at AUT, chats to host<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikekilpatrick/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer"> Mike Kilpatrick</a> about major sporting events, the upcoming FIFA World Cup and the changing role of sport in Aotearoa New Zealand. They discuss whether the Commonwealth Games are still relevant, why they matter for athlete development, and what a future New Zealand-hosted Games could look like. Mel also talks about the politics and economics of mega-events, including FIFA’s huge revenues, dynamic ticket pricing, sport washing and the growing influence of broadcasting. The conversation also explores community sport, including rising costs, volunteer shortages, access for children and the need for clubs to adapt to changing expectations. Mel shares insights from the National Sports Club Survey, including concerns about affordability and participation. They also discuss integrity in sport, gender equality, the growth of women’s sport, and how events such as the FIFA Women’s World Cup can create momentum for participation, visibility and investment. MAIN TOPICS AND DISCUSSION Sport Leadership and Management at AUT - <a href="https://www.aut.ac.nz/study/study-options/sport-and-recreation" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.aut.ac.nz/study/study-options/sport-and-recreation</a> National Sports Club Survey - <a href="https://sprinz.aut.ac.nz/areas-of-expertise/sport-leadership-and-management/national-sport-club-survey" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://sprinz.aut.ac.nz/areas-of-expertise/sport-leadership-and-management/national-sport-club-survey</a> Sport Integrity Commission Te Kahu Raunui - <a href="https://sportintegrity.nz/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://sportintegrity.nz/</a> FIFA World Cup 2026 - <a href="https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026</a> Commonwealth Games - <a href="https://thecgf.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://thecgf.com/</a> COMMUNITY CALLS AND ACTION <ol><li>Rate & Review on your chosen podcast app </li><li>Follow the show on Instagram: </li><li>Tell us what you want to know about next:</li></ol>CREDITS Host – Mike KilpatrickEditors – Mike KilpatrickProducer – Mike KilpatrickExecutive Producer – Nicola HopkinsMusic – Clinton WatkinsDesign – AUT Brand Team

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What is Hey, Did You Know? - An AUT Podcast?: “Hey, Did You Know?” is a new podcast from AUT where we talk to academics about their expertise, their favourite facts and the things you need to know about the amazing work being done at Aotearoa’s university of technology.

Not only will the guests be asked the questions you’d expect academics to answer, the random die of destiny will be rolled multiple times to determine which random questions they'll have to answer.

Just what secrets will AUT's academics reveal as they talk about knowledge that works?
How often does this podcast release new episodes?: This podcast updates daily.
Where can I listen to this podcast?: This podcast is available on 4 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
Does this podcast accept guests?: Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.

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