# staff picks — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 5 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover staff picks. Page: Feed: --- ## [Looking forward to looking backwards: WORD Christchurch 2026](https://my.christchurchcitylibraries.com/blogs/post/word-2026-ky/) _2026-08-19 · kyccl · Christchurch City Libraries Ngā Kete Wānanga o Ōtautahi_ Ky picks WORD events with a historical focus - Letters out loud, Pātahi, Tāme Iti, Pax Assadi, and Curious Artefacts of Ōtautahi. ## [The Finest Hotel in Kabul by Lyse Doucet](https://my.christchurchcitylibraries.com/blogs/post/the-finest-hotel-in-kabul-by-lyse-doucet/) _2026-08-18 · troyccl · Christchurch City Libraries Ngā Kete Wānanga o Ōtautahi_ Troy reviews the Women's Prize for Non-Fiction 2026 winner, The Finest Hotel in Kabul by Lyse Doucet ## [Podcast – Language learning in Aotearoa](https://my.christchurchcitylibraries.com/blogs/post/podcast-language-learning-in-aotearoa/) _2026-08-17 · cclstaff · Christchurch City Libraries Ngā Kete Wānanga o Ōtautahi_ Discussion about the benefits of language learning and the importance of making language learning a compulsory part of the Curriculum. [Listen](https://christchurchcitylibraries.com/Society/Human-Rights/Speak-up-Korerotia/2026-04-20-language-learning.mp3) ## [Podcast – Voices in opposition to the Legislation (Definitions Woman and Man) Amendment Bill](https://my.christchurchcitylibraries.com/blogs/post/podcast-voices-in-opposition-to-the-legislation-definitions-woman-and-man-amendment-bill/) _2026-08-17 · cclstaff · Christchurch City Libraries Ngā Kete Wānanga o Ōtautahi_ A special show of 20 contributions submitted by individuals speaking about the Legislation (Definitions Woman and Man) Amendment Bill. [Listen](http://christchurchcitylibraries.com/Society/Human-Rights/2026-06-17-definitions-bill.mp3) ## [PICK: Why We Founded Bob Jones University](https://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?SID=212241526538151) _2026-08-17 · SermonAudio: Staff Picks_ The following sermon was chosen as a 'staff-pick' on SermonAudio: Title: Why We Founded Bob Jones University Speaker: Dr. Bob Jones Sr. Broadcaster: Bob Jones University Event: Chapel Service Date: 2/27/1950 Bible: Matthew 13:25 Length: 32 min. [Listen](https://mp3.sermonaudio.com/filearea/212241526538151/212241526538151.mp3) ## [455 1998-May: Squeeze "Domino"](https://www.whattheriff.com/e/455-1998-may-squeeze-domino/) _2026-08-17 · What the Riff Next Gen_ Rob riffs on the twelfth studio album by the Squeeze entitled Domino from May 1998 (Play On / Bonkers / Stay (Wasting Time)What's Wrong with this Picture? / Little King). STAFF PICKS: Smile & Wave by Headstones — Wayne June by Spock's Beard— Bruce Save Yourself by Stabbing Westward — Lynch ENTERTAINMENT TRACK: "Come With Me" by Puff Daddy (from the motion picture Godzilla.) \*\*(NOTE: What the… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/fgam2249prn4yxm5/WTRNG_455_MAY_98_Squeeze_mixdown.mp3) ## [The Food Farm comes to the City!: WORD Christchurch 2026](https://my.christchurchcitylibraries.com/blogs/post/word-2026-food-farm/) _2026-08-17 · cclstaff · Christchurch City Libraries Ngā Kete Wānanga o Ōtautahi_ Recently awarded Michelin Bib Gourmand chef Alex Davies of Gatherings teams up with his long-time friends, organic food growers and sustainable-living advocates Angela Clifford and Nick Gill, authors of The Food Farm: A Life Growing and Eating Our Own Food ## [Bodies, Sounds, and Scary Feelings: How to watch a horror film with Dr Erin Harrington](https://my.christchurchcitylibraries.com/blogs/post/how-to-watch-a-horror-film/) _2026-08-14 · Donna R · Christchurch City Libraries Ngā Kete Wānanga o Ōtautahi_ Dr Erin Harrington guides a Tūranga crowd in how to watch a horror film - exploring body genre, recreational fear, and all the scary feels. ## [Tuakiri Treasures](https://my.christchurchcitylibraries.com/blogs/post/tuakiri-treasures/) _2026-08-13 · cclstaff · Christchurch City Libraries Ngā Kete Wānanga o Ōtautahi_ Librarians on Tuakiri | Identity, Level 2, Tūranga share some books that caught their eye. Pop in and have a look at some hidden treasures of Tuakiri! ## [Moments you’d rather forget: Looking forward to Pax Assadi at WORD Christchurch](https://my.christchurchcitylibraries.com/blogs/post/word-2026-pax-assadi/) _2026-08-12 · kyccl · Christchurch City Libraries Ngā Kete Wānanga o Ōtautahi_ Ky has read Pax Assadi's memoir, Mortified, and is very much looking forward to his WORD Christchurch session with pip adam. ## [Make any domain metal (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/a1iGzgDSaw6Q) _2026-08-12 · **Sponsored**_ Turn any domain into a blacked-out metal landing page with an email waitlist ## [Two veteran investigators offer the real deal on crime scene investigations: WORD Christchurch 2026](https://my.christchurchcitylibraries.com/blogs/post/word-2026-forensics/) _2026-08-11 · cclpaulie · Christchurch City Libraries Ngā Kete Wānanga o Ōtautahi_ Paul is looking forward to Ruben Miller and Thomas Coyle talk about their careers as forensic investigators at Tūranga on Saturday 5 September. ## [Podcast – The right to protest](https://my.christchurchcitylibraries.com/blogs/post/podcast-the-right-to-protest/) _2026-08-10 · cclstaff · Christchurch City Libraries Ngā Kete Wānanga o Ōtautahi_ Discussion of the right to protest on an episode of Speak up - Kōrerotia, along with suggested reading. [Listen](http://christchurchcitylibraries.com/Society/Human-Rights/Speak-up-Korerotia/2026-02-18-right-to-protest.mp3) ## [PICK: Using Your Liberty, Part 2](https://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?SID=92314120157) _2026-08-10 · SermonAudio: Staff Picks_ The following sermon was chosen as a 'staff-pick' on SermonAudio: Title: Using Your Liberty, Part 2 Subtitle: A Course for Life Speaker: Pastor John MacArthur Broadcaster: Grace to You Event: Radio Broadcast Date: 9/23/2014 Length: 28 min. [Listen](https://mp3.sermonaudio.com/filearea/92314120157/92314120157.mp3) ## [454 1997-July: Cherry Poppin' Daddies "Zoot Suit Riot"](https://www.whattheriff.com/e/454-1997-july-cherry-poppin-daddies-zoot-suit-riot/) _2026-08-10 · What the Riff Next Gen_ Bruce riffs on the compilation album by the Cherry Poppin' Daddies Zoot Suit Riot rising in popularity in July 1997 (The Ding-Dong Daddy of the D-Car Line / Here Comes the Snake / Come Back to Me / Zoot Suit Riot). STAFF PICKS: Carnival Game by Cheap Trick — Rob Volcano Girls by Veruca Salt— Wayne The DIfference by Wallflowers — Lynch ENTERTAINMENT TRACK: Main theme from the motion picture George… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/24tt4zuftvng2evw/WTRNG_454_JUL_97_Cherry_Poppin_Daddies_mixdown.mp3) ## [PICK: The Temptation of Jesus Christ (Part1)](https://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?SID=72626445371219) _2026-08-04 · SermonAudio: Staff Picks_ The following sermon was chosen as a 'staff-pick' on SermonAudio: Title: The Temptation of Jesus Christ (Part1) Subtitle: The Gospel of Luke Speaker: Pastor Rodney Hole Broadcaster: Village Church Inc. Event: Sunday Service Date: 7/26/2026 Bible: Luke 4:1-4 Length: 59 min. [Listen](https://mp3.sermonaudio.com/filearea/72626445371219/72626445371219.mp3) ## [453 1997- OCTOBER: Green Day “Nimrod”](https://www.whattheriff.com/e/453-1997-october-green-day-nimrod/) _2026-08-03 · What the Riff Next Gen_ Lynch riffs on the fifth studio album by Green Day Nimrod from October 1997 (Nice Guys Finish Last / Hitchin' a Ride / Redundant / Good Riddance (Time of Your Life)). STAFF PICKS: All for You by Sister Hazel — Wayne Summertime by The Sundays— Bruce Touch, Feel and Stand by Days of the New — Rob ENTERTAINMENT TRACK: The Departure from the motion picture Gattaca. \*\*(NOTE: What the Riff?!? does not… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/7k4uaxp6n6qvcxvd/WTRNG_453_OCT_97_Green_Day_mixdown.mp3) ## [PICK: Practical Christian Living](https://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?SID=72626135837710) _2026-07-27 · SermonAudio: Staff Picks_ The following sermon was chosen as a 'staff-pick' on SermonAudio: Title: Practical Christian Living Speaker: Reg Kelly Broadcaster: Liberty Faith Church Event: Sunday Service Date: 7/19/2026 Bible: Hebrews 13 Length: 52 min. [Listen](https://mp3.sermonaudio.com/filearea/72626135837710/72626135837710.mp3) ## [452 2000 - JANUARY: Various Artists from the motion picture “Detroit Rock City”](https://www.whattheriff.com/e/452-2000-january-various-artists-from-the-motion-picture-detroit-rock-city/) _2026-07-27 · What the Riff Next Gen_ Wayne riffs on tracks from the motion picture "Detroit Rock City released in January 2000 (Cat Scratch Fever by Ted Nugent / Lights Out by UFO / I Wanna Be Sedated by the Ramones / Shout It Out Loud by KISS). STAFF PICKS: Meet Virginia by Train — Bruce The Great Beyond by REM— Rob Bad Religion by Godsmack — Lynch COMEDY TRACK: Pretty Fly for a Rabbi by "Weird Al" Yankovic. \*\*(NOTE: What the… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/3d47b8x8i9ppakwt/WTRNG_452_JAN_00_Detroit_Rock_City_mixdown.mp3) ## [National Hot Dog Day 🌭](https://stoutcollective.substack.com/p/july) _2026-07-23 · Stout Collective · Extra Sauce_ National Hot Dog Day, new team pics, what we're Slackin' on, and of course, our Staff Picks! ## [PICK: Pray for Revival in the Church in the West](https://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?SID=11022141117006) _2026-07-20 · SermonAudio: Staff Picks_ The following sermon was chosen as a 'staff-pick' on SermonAudio: Title: Pray for Revival in the Church in the West Subtitle: Living in the World Speaker: Pooyan Mehrshahi Broadcaster: Providence Baptist Chapel Event: Sunday - PM Date: 1/9/2022 Bible: Isaiah 64:1-3 Length: 50 min. [Listen](https://mp3.sermonaudio.com/filearea/11022141117006/11022141117006.mp3) ## [CLI-first decentralized GPU compute (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/RsVUXASXl7Qk) _2026-07-20 · **Sponsored**_ Pay workers or run your GPU for FFmpeg transcode and AI inference. ## [451 1999- JULY: Foreigner “The Platinum Collection”](https://www.whattheriff.com/e/451-1999-july-foreigner-the-platinum-collection/) _2026-07-20 · What the Riff Next Gen_ Lynch riffs on the compilation album by Foreigner The Platinum Collection from July 1999 (Cold As Ice / Hot Blooded / Juke Box Hero / I Want to Know What Love Is). STAFF PICKS: Rollin' Stoned by Great White — Wayne Steal My Sunshine by LEN— Bruce Blue Monday by Orgy — Rob ENTERTAINMENT TRACK: Main theme from the animated series SpongeBob Squarepants. \*\*(NOTE: What the Riff?!? does not own the… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/hpcaaj36gmzbvq35/WTRNG_451_JUL_99_Foreigner_mixdown.mp3) ## [PICK: Drug Addict's Testimony Part 2](https://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?SID=13025157194784) _2026-07-13 · SermonAudio: Staff Picks_ The following sermon was chosen as a 'staff-pick' on SermonAudio: Title: Drug Addict's Testimony Part 2 Subtitle: From Drugs to Christ Speaker: Peter Orasuk Broadcaster: SermonAudio Classics Event: Testimony Date: 10/12/1997 Bible: Isaiah 53 Length: 49 min. [Listen](https://mp3.sermonaudio.com/filearea/13025157194784/13025157194784.mp3) ## [450 1996- MARCH: Stone Temple Pilots “Songs from the Vatican Gift Shop”](https://www.whattheriff.com/e/450-1996-march-stone-temple-pilots-songs-from-the-vatican-chair/) _2026-07-13 · What the Riff Next Gen_ Rob riffs on the seventh studio album by Stone Temple Pilots Tiny Music, Songs from the Vatican Gift Shop from March 1996 (Bang Bang Baby / Trippin' on a Hole in a Paper Heart / Pops Love Suicide / Lady Picture Show). Bruce is out, and friend of the show Vann Mathis joins us in his place. STAFF PICKS: Counting Blue Cars by Dishwalla — Lynch Banditos by Refreshments — Wayne Old Man & Me by Hootie &… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/2t7z4hiaz7g7ui7u/WTRNG_450_MAR_96_Stone_Temple_Pilots_mixdown.mp3) ## [PICK: Fight The Good Fight](https://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?SID=629262025554456) _2026-07-06 · SermonAudio: Staff Picks_ The following sermon was chosen as a 'staff-pick' on SermonAudio: Title: Fight The Good Fight Speaker: Dr. Ian R. K. Paisley Broadcaster: Carl McIntire Sermons Event: Sunday Service Date: 9/7/1969 Bible: 1 Timothy 6:12 Length: 52 min. [Listen](https://mp3.sermonaudio.com/filearea/629262025554456/629262025554456.mp3) ## [449 1999- AUGUST: Def Leppard “Euphoria”](https://www.whattheriff.com/e/449-1999-august-def-leppard-euphoria/) _2026-07-06 · What the Riff Next Gen_ Bruce is out, but friend of the show Vann Mathis riffs on the seventh studio album by Def Leppard Euphoria from August 1999 (Promises / Paper Sun / Day After Day / Kings of Oblivion ). STAFF PICKS: Mambo #5 by Lou Bega — Wayne Why Pt. 2 by Collective Soul — Rob Scar Tissue by Red Hot Chili Peppers — Lynch ENTERTAINMENT TRACK: "Detroit Rock City" - by Kiss (Main theme from the motion picture… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/r85rxh5in2pjnwci/WTRNG_449_AUG_99_Def_Leppard_mixdown.mp3) ## [The Dopest Hazy IPA](https://stoutcollective.substack.com/p/the-dopest-hazy-ipa) _2026-06-30 · Stout Collective · Extra Sauce_ A limited edition FIFA label, what we're Slackin' on, and of course, our Staff Picks! ## [PICK: State of the Nation](https://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?SID=1325226153213) _2026-06-29 · SermonAudio: Staff Picks_ The following sermon was chosen as a 'staff-pick' on SermonAudio: Title: State of the Nation Subtitle: Newly Found Sermons Speaker: Martyn Lloyd-Jones Broadcaster: MLJ Trust Event: Sunday Service Date: 1/3/2025 Length: 72 min. [Listen](https://mp3.sermonaudio.com/filearea/1325226153213/1325226153213.mp3) ## [448 1998- APRIL: Dave Matthews Band “Before These Crowded Streets”](https://www.whattheriff.com/e/448-1998-april-dave-matthews-band-before-these-crowded-streets/) _2026-06-29 · What the Riff Next Gen_ Bruce riffs on the third studio album by the Dave Matthews Band Before These Crowded Streets from April 1998 (Crush / Don't Drink the Water / Stay (Wasting Time) ). STAFF PICKS: Inside Out by Eve 6 — Wayne Torn by Natalie Imbruglia— Lynch Heroes by Wallflowers — Rob ENTERTAINMENT TRACK: Main theme from the motion picture Godzilla. \*\*(NOTE: What the Riff?!? does not own the rights to any of these… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/5zehtgyj4vcxeki7/WTRNG_448_APR_98_Dave_Matthews_mixdown.mp3) ## [PICK: The Impact of Social Media on Faith and Relationships](https://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?SID=915232319328054) _2026-06-22 · SermonAudio: Staff Picks_ The following sermon was chosen as a 'staff-pick' on SermonAudio: Title: The Impact of Social Media on Faith and Relationships Subtitle: 01 Straight Truth Podcast Speaker: Richard Caldwell Jr. Broadcaster: Founders Baptist Church Event: Podcast Date: 9/28/2023 Length: 9 min. [Listen](https://mp3.sermonaudio.com/filearea/915232319328054/915232319328054.mp3) ## [447 2003- NOVEMBER: AC/DC 2003 Remasters](https://www.whattheriff.com/e/447-2003-nov-acdc-2003-remasters/) _2026-06-22 · What the Riff Next Gen_ Wayne riffs on the 2003 Remasters by AC/DC to be included in a subsequent box set Plug Me In from November 2003 (T.N.T. / Girls Got Rhythm / It's A Long Way to the Top (If You Wanna Rock 'N' Roll) ). STAFF PICKS: It's My Life by No Doubt — Bruce Mr. Brightside by The Killers— Rob Falls On Me by Fuel — Lynch ENTERTAINMENT TRACK: Christmas Medley from the motion picture Elf. \*\*(NOTE: What the… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/di9gvj9tdpe5h94f/WTRNG_447_NOV_03_ACDC_A_mixdown.mp3) ## [Privacy-first AI-native browser (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/rya7b9Gw88g9) _2026-06-22 · **Sponsored**_ No telemetry or ads — built on Ungoogled Chromium with a built-in AI sidebar and CLI. ## [PICK: The Snare of the Devil](https://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?SID=1124101119587) _2026-06-15 · SermonAudio: Staff Picks_ The following sermon was chosen as a 'staff-pick' on SermonAudio: Title: The Snare of the Devil Subtitle: Defeating the Devil Speaker: Clarence Sexton Broadcaster: Temple Baptist Church Event: Sunday Service Date: 11/14/2010 Bible: 2 Timothy 2:26 Length: 48 min. [Listen](https://mp3.sermonaudio.com/filearea/1124101119587/1124101119587.mp3) ## [446 1996- OCTOBER: Paula Cole “This Fire”](https://www.whattheriff.com/e/446-1996-october-paula-cole-this-fire/) _2026-06-15 · What the Riff Next Gen_ Bruce riffs on the second studio album by Paula Cole This Fire from October 1996 (Tiger / Where Have All the Cowboy's Gone? / Hush, Hush, Hush / I Don't Want To Wait). STAFF PICKS: Who Will Save Your Soul by Jewel — Julie (friend of the show) Forty Six & 2 by Tool— Lynch Can't Get This Stuff No More by Van Halen — Rob ENTERTAINMENT TRACK: Main theme from the motion picture That Thing You Do.… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/9mdb6y66ivccq63e/WTRNG_446_Oct_96_Paula_Cole_mixdown.mp3) ## [For Those Who Need It Louder](https://stoutcollective.substack.com/p/for-those-who-need-it-louder) _2026-05-28 · Stout Collective · Extra Sauce_ A campaign for Elysian Brewing, 3 Sheeps Battle of the Bands, Our Internal Slack 👀, 10 Year Anniversary Party, and of course, our Staff Picks. ## [Welcome To Petey's](https://stoutcollective.substack.com/p/welcome-to-peteys) _2026-04-30 · Stout Collective · Extra Sauce_ New merch for Prairie Malt, a Stout announcement 👀, hello from Philly, and of course, our Staff Picks. ## [Introducing Stout’s new sister agency, Draft Art Dept.](https://stoutcollective.substack.com/p/introducing-stouts-new-sister-agency) _2026-04-14 · Stout Collective · Extra Sauce_ We’ve quietly been working on something big. ## [Neighborly Northcountry Wines](https://stoutcollective.substack.com/p/a-garage-winery-in-northern-michigan) _2026-03-23 · Stout Collective · Extra Sauce_ Introducing Brim, limited-edition mugs for Goose Island, and a quick hello from LA! ## [Bringing Dusty’s to Life at SAMCOM](https://stoutcollective.substack.com/p/bringing-dustys-to-life-at-samcom) _2026-02-27 · Stout Collective · Extra Sauce_ A trade show booth that doesn’t feel like a trade show booth, Sideward's Sabbath 🤘, Stout Week, and of course, our Staff Picks. ## [Stout's Dry January Roundup](https://stoutcollective.substack.com/p/stouts-dry-january-roundup) _2026-01-27 · Stout Collective · Extra Sauce_ We've worked on quite a few non-alcoholic beverage projects over the years and in honor of Dry January, we're highlighting a few of our favorites this week. ## [Closed For The Holidays ✨](https://stoutcollective.substack.com/p/closed-for-the-holidays) _2025-12-19 · Stout Collective · Extra Sauce_ A few things before we go and we'll see ya in 2026! ## [Staff Picks... Holiday Edition! ✨](https://stoutcollective.substack.com/p/staff-picks-holiday-edition) _2025-12-08 · Stout Collective · Extra Sauce_ Some of our favorite tasty bites and sips for the holidays! All easily found at a semi-normal grocery store — \*whispers\* or online.