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Welcome to another week, whānau! On Fashun, Penelope Noir brings us the origins of sailor suits. Overmono phones in to chat to Rachel about their performance in Aotearoa, and upcoming album. On Loose Reads, Jenna gives us a rundown of the Ockham New Zealand Book Awards finalists. Justine answers all of your employment queries on Red Dead Redemption. Whakarongo mai nei.
We made it to the end of the week, whānau. On today's show, we graze at the Breakfast Buffet, chatting to Liam from RDU (Ōtautahi's finest). Travelling Tunes takes us on a trip around the world of numbers in songs- it's prolific. Jen Cloher comes into the studio and graces our ears with two beautiful waita from their new album I Am The River, The River Is Me - Ko au te awa, Ko te awa ko au. On Viewmaster, Sam sings the praises of Rūrangi (which you can watch on Neon). Brandn Shiraz comes up to the studio to chat to Rachel about his self-titled EP that dropped today. Whakarongo mai nei.
A much more serene show today, lacking in fire alarms. But not lacking in content! Rod Oram dials in for some Political Commentary, to speak to Rachel about the proposed Auckland Council Budget, and discourse around mitigation and adaptation. Delaney Mes brings the autumnal vibes on Breakfast Food, chatting about pies and crumbles. Pete from Surf Friends comes up to the studio to chat about their new single Woohoo ahead of their album's release (Sonic Waves is out next week!). Pickle Darling speaks to Rachel about their upcoming trip to America for South by Southwest, and their new single. Whakarongo mai nei!
Fire alarms, new producers, great tunes- Wednesday brings it all. On The Mind Trench, Rob Bollix improves our lives by telling us which habits improve cognitive function. Billie from the Hollywood Avondale comes up with Louisa Nicklin to chat to Rachel about the Hollywood Avondale's special screening of Meet Me in the Bathroom. The Auckland Arts Festival joy continues as Eric Beauchesne, Associate Artistic Director of Revisor, comes into the studio to talk about the show's history and opening night (tomorrow!). Whakarongo mai nei!
Welcome to a stacked show! The Deputy Mayor, Desley Simpson, dials in to speak to Rachel about regional parks that are still closed, frustrations from Muriwai residents over uncertainty and some budget updates now that submissions are open. Jujulipps comes up to the studio to chat about her recent performance at Alfred's, and her upcoming appearance at Cross Street Music Festival. On Stage Direction, Louise Jiang speaks to Rachel about her solo work Actor//Android (which opens tonight at Basement Theatre!). Dr Claudia Gomez a lecturer in the School of Critical Studies in Education, Ready Steady Learn about her co-authored novel Slow Wonder.
Welcome to another week of Breakfast! On Fashun, Penelope Noir brings us a continuation of the colour matching trend- what colours are the go for television, and what totally ruins the shot? Hybrid Rose comes into the studio to chat about her upcoming single Planet Intercourse. Suri recommends a brand new novel from Bret Easton Ellis on Loose Reads, and Salene gives us the renting lowdown on A Room Of One's Own. Whakarongo mai nei!
Happy Friday, whānau! On Travelling Tunes Rachel speaks to Dr. Zemke about bad pitch, and why it's so enjoyable to some (and detestable to others). Dylan Pellett from Independent Music NZ Inc. comes into the studio to announce the Taite Music Prize finalists for 2023! On Viewmaster, Sam gives us the lowdown on a low-effort superhero watch, Extraordinary. Finally, Rachel speaks to Ataahua Papa, Kaihautū Māori of the Auckland Arts Festival, about the event's triumphant return to Tāmaki Makaurau. Whakarongo mai nei!
Welcome to the Thursday show! On Political Commentary, Rachel speaks to Lara Greaves about climate change discourse, water infrastructure and TEU strikes. Murdoch Stephens, author of Rat King Landlord, chats to Rachel about a Renter's United edition. Oscar from Soaked Oats dials in to talk about the newly released video for Pink Beach, and Fi of morris st network chats about their compilation felt cute, might delete. Whakarongo mai!
The mid-week show is packed and bound to lift spirits! On What's Up, Rachel speaks to Nicola Willis about Cyclone Gabrielle recovery, National's water policy plans, and Maureen Pugh's comments on climate change. Rob Bollix takes us to The Mind Trench, and what on earth are giant pyrosomes? Esther and Micheline from Housewitches dial in from Pōneke to chat about their new EP Toilets For Everyone. Sam Harmony from Friendly Potential chats to Rachel about the upcoming Beacon Festival, and spins a few tracks from artists on the lineup. Whakarongo mai!
Tuesday is bountiful! Rachel chats to Deputy Mayor of Tāmaki Makaurau Desley Simpson about what the budget means for climate, arts and community funding across the city. Billy Bragg talks to Rachel about his lifelong activism, and recent shows in Aotearoa. On Stage Direction, Amber and Popai come up to the studio to talk about Hemo is Home at Te Pou Theatre. Finally, Hēmi Dale joins us on Ready Steady Learn, to talk about pathways for te reo Māori revitalisation. Whakarongo mai!
Milly and Tuva'a chat to Senior Engineering lecturer Dr Ashkan Hashemi about their research involving timber buildings and their response to earthquakes.
We chat to Desley about how people can stand for the local elections coming up later in the year, as well as talking about the flood prone property buy up they are doing.
Jenna reviews the first two volumes from On The Calculation of Volumes by Solvej Balle. The first book in the septology by the Danish author has been shortlisted for the International Booker Prize.
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