In episode eight of The Good Oil Podcast, Cam sits down with ex-National MP Simon O’Connor.Once a seminarian, Simon was one of the few politicians willing to say what many are thinking.Over a decade in Parliament, Simon built a reputation for going against the grain — unapologetically pro-life, pro-free speech, and sceptical of the creeping influence of identity politics.In this episode, he talks candidly about modern politics, why he stood firm during Covid when others folded, the importance of Israel, and what he sees as the moral crossroads facing New Zealand today.It’s honest, raw, and refreshingly unfiltered.
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Episode 7 - Brian Tamaki
In episode seven of The Good Oil Podcast, Cam has a long and lively discussion with Destiny Church leader, Brian Tamaki.From his beginnings in Te Awamutu to his rise as one of the country's most controversial figures, Cam discovers the man behind the headlines.They tackle the hot-button topics: gender wars, religion, what the future holds for New Zealand, and a program close to his heart: Man Up.A free-flowing, thought-provoking discussion you won’t want to miss!
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Episode 6 - Anna McLoughlin
In episode six of The Good Oil Podcast, Cam chats with Anna McLoughlin — a Media Researcher and Comms Engagement Specialist.Anna zeroes in on the crucial role of media and government throughout the pandemic.She’s a fierce advocate for integrity, free speech, and ethical standards, challenging the influence of government funding on mainstream media and highlighting the suppression of dissenting voices and the lack of independent journalism.It’s a conversation that pulls no punches and demands attention.
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Episode 5 - Dr. Sheree Trotter
In episode five of The Good Oil Podcast, Cam sits down with Dr. Sheree Trotter—academic, historian, and commentator. With a PhD from the University of Auckland, Sheree, of Te Arawa descent, brings a rare depth of knowledge across Māori, New Zealand, and Jewish histories.Her doctoral research focused on Zionism, and she's the co-founder of the Holocaust and Antisemitism Foundation, Indigenous Embassy Jerusalem, and Indigenous Coalition for Israel. Sheree doesn’t hold back.Intelligent, principled, and unafraid to speak plainly, she offers a clear-eyed take on history, identity and truth-telling.This is a conversation that challenges assumptions and addresses some of the most complex issues of our time.Sheree's articles about Settler Colonialism:Settler Colonialism, Indigeneity and Activist Purity LawsIncongruous and Ill-Conceived: Israel as Settler Colonialism
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Episode 4 - Penny Marie
In episode four of The Good Oil Podcast, Cam talks with Penny Marie — investigative journalist, researcher, and founder of Let Kids Be Kids NZ. Penny doesn’t hold back. She’s a fierce advocate for transparency in schools and stronger parental involvement, and she's deeply critical of the direction New Zealand’s education system is heading, especially when it comes to gender ideology and sexuality education. This is an open, honest, and gutsy conversation that needs to be heard.Penny Marie's video 'Sex Education Experts?' She raises questions about Tabby Besley's InsideOut and Tracy Clelland who developed 'Beyond the Birds and Bees' app: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Lpl78M1ojU
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