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Rod Oram gives us some Political Commentary about the Three Waters repeal, AUKUS discussions and broad policy coming out of the government's coalition right now. On Breakfast Food, Lucinda Bennett talks about camping kai, and caving kai, if that's what you're into. Damian and Billy from Grecco Romank are in the studio to talk about their upcoming performances at Splore and beyond, as well as their new single 2 Hot 2 Hunt. Jim is in the studio for Greening Out, chatting about all the shades of green. Sam Bambery is chatting about his new single, out today, titled Parasite. We recap your Top Ten. Whakarongo mai nei!
What's Up with Marama Davidson is back for 2024, and the co-leader of the Green Party speaks to Rachel about Waitangi Day, leadership changes in the party, and Israel's bombing of Rafah. Rob Bollix takes us to space to get some new jewellery on The Mind Trench. Geneva AM is in the studio to talk about her new single, T(M)²I out today for Valentine’s Day. Salene answers your rental queries on A Room Of One's Own. Johanna Cosgrove and Sam Te Kani are in for a kōrero about their live show of Rats In The Gutter this Friday. Whakarongo mai nei!
A new Second Guessing winner enters the ranks, guessing an Unknown Mortal Orchestra track. Isthmus'n That with Desley Simpson is back for 2024, and the Deputy Mayor speaks to Rachel about new guidelines for recycling, central government's plans to scrap the regional fuel tax, and what this could mean for council operations if it goes ahead, as well as Auckland Council public celebrations for Lunar New Year. Eli Matthewson is in the studio to chat about the Podfest show of The Male Gayz, his podcast with Chris Parker. On Stage Direction with Alice Canton, Mele Toli is in the studio to chat about Hyperspace, a sequel to Albert Belz’s much-loved Astroman, presented in 2019 and directed by Tainui Tukiwaho. Ready Steady Learn is with Associate Professor Michael Mawson, chatting about the new book he's co-edited with Brian Fiu Kolia, Unsettling Theologies: Memory, Identity and Place. Whakarongo mai nei!
Stella takes you through 'til 10 today! Penelope Noir tells us about the excellent and accomplished life of outgoing British Vogue editor Edward Enniful on Fashun. Mike Minogue is in to chat about the live episode of The Wellington Paranormal Podcast happening as part of Podfest this Saturday at Q Theatre. Suri’s reviewing Study For Obedience by Sarah Bernstein on Loose Reads. Timprovise has a kōrero about the live show and launch of his podcast Honest To Who?. Whakarongo mai nei!
Zoë mans the Breakfast Ship today! We chat to the wonderful Candice down at Radio One on Breakfast Buffet. We share a chat that Rachel had with Naarm-based DJ, Pretty Girl, backstage after her fabulous set at Laneway. Our Viewmaster Litia reviews Mr and Mrs Smith an American spy comedy-drama television series created by Francesca Sloane and Donald Glover, inspired by the 2005 film of the same name. Karyn Hay is in the studio to chat about her Podfest show, The Writer's Notebook with Karyn Hay on at Q Theatre Saturday 10 February. Whakarongo mai nei!
The short week ploughs on! Marc Daalder gives us some Political Commentary on the defunding of parliament, and a recap of Waitangi. Lucinda has the lowdown on granita for your Breakfast Food.Guy Montgomery and Tim Batt are in the studio to talk about their Podfest live show of The Worst Idea of All Time. Natural Ange is in the studio to answer your holistic health questions. Whakarongo mai nei!
It's the post-Laneway show! We recap the day and share chats with Blondshell, Unknown Mortal Orchestra's Ruban Nielson and Nia Archives. Rob Bollix brings us very old lemons and waterfall-climbing gobi fish on The Mind Trench. The wonderful Mokotron is in the studio to talk about the Caru remix of TAWHITO and his upcoming remix album THE UNITED TRIBES OF BASS, out digitally via Sunreturn on March 22. Whakarongo mai nei!
On Fashun Pennie’s giving us a debrief on the Maison Margiela show with some insane Pat McGrath makeup. We share a conversation Rachel had with Naoko Shibata from Shonen Knife about their upcoming shows in Aotearoa in March. Jenna’s reviewing Backwaters by Emma Ling Sidnam on Loose Reads, which has been longlisted for the Ockhams. Baby Zionov is in the studio to chat about Cross St Music Festival, which is happening on March 9. Whakarongo mai nei!
Pony Baby (the country music project of Jazmine Mary and Arahi) are in the studio to talk about their debut self titled album and their release tour to celebrate. Our Viewmaster Litia Tuiburelevu reviews a new series; The Boy, The Queen, and Everything in Between. Kaitlyn interviews Alex Cameron about his Australian summer and show at the Hollywood Avondale tonight with Roy Molloy. Whakarongo mai nei!
Max Harris gives us some Political Commentary about Te Tiriti legislation, cuts by the government to UNRWA, and AUKUS meetings. We yarn about croissants with Lucinda Bennett on Breakfast Food. Problems is in the studio all the way from the States to talk about his show with Michael Logie and Power Nap this weekend, as well as upcoming releases. Jim chats edible flowers on Greening Out. We recap your Top Ten. Whakarongo mai nei!
Jonny chats to Dan Weetman of The Black Seeds about the 20th anniversary of the band's album ON THE SUN - which is finally being pressed to vinyl for the first time ever!
This week on Ready Steady Learn, Jonny chats to Phyllis Ohene-Agyei about her research into the
impacts of gestational diabetes (diabetes during pregnancy) on mothers and their babies. Her research focuses on a previously little-studied area – the link between expectant mums having diabetes and
developing mental health issues. Thanks to Te Waipapa Taumata Rau - The University of Auckland!
Jonny chats to Suri about the book recommendation of the week. The latest book from Ta-Nehisi Coates titled The Message. The book contains three interweaving essays that investigate how fictional and factual narrations distort and expose our realities.
This week on From The Crate Cam picks out tracks from Black Star, The Specials and The Smashing Pumpkins' new album Aghori Mhori Mei. Thanks to Southbound Records.
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