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The fire alarm continues to terrorise us, but we persist. Vera Ellen dials in to chat about her new album Ideal Home Noise, and the accompanying tour that's visiting Tāmaki Makaurau this weekend. OP Lilypad is in the studio talking about his new project OPLP. Whakarongo mai nei!
Today on the show, Marama Davidson dials in for What's Up, chatting about the fallout from Posie Parker's visit, the party's response to recent leaks, Cabinet's discussions around Covid restrictions, and Marama's thoughts on Jacinda Ardern’s legacy. Rob Bollix takes us to The Mind Trench, with things he simply can not believe. Melodownz comes up to the studio to talk about his upcoming tour kicking off this weekend. CHAII chats 'Persian Nights', her upcoming show at The Mothership. Liv Parker is in the studio to chat about her Comedy Festival show 'Werewolves, Vampires, and Harry Styles'. Whakarongo mai nei!
Welcome to another short week on the show! Grecco Romank's Damian and Billie come up to the studio to chat about the last leg of their Wet Exit tour, and the album itself. Alice talks kids theatre on Stage Direction, for your school holiday viewing pleasure. Today is World Parkinson's Day, so for Ready Steady Learn, Dr Victor Dieriks from the Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences at UoA talks about coffee's protective effects against the condition. Whakarongo mai nei!
We end the short week on a lovely note! Rod Oram dials in for a spot of Political Commentary, discussing Jacinda Ardern's legacy and the parliamentary crackdown on lobbyists. Delaney Mes comes in to chat nostalgic road trip snacks on Breakfast Food. Jazmine Mary is in the studio to chat about their new single Seagull. Jim phones up for some Greening Out ahead of Easter. Whakarongo mai nei!
It's faux-Thursday! (It's Wednesday but in a short week.) Rob Bollix leads us to The Mind Trench, as we explore nature and noise. Leaping Tiger dials in all the way from London to chat to Rachel about his new album Godspeed! Harry and Alex from F.A.I.R.Y are in the studio to talk about their gig in Tāmaki Makaurau tomorrow night at Whammy Bar, and their new album It Lives. Whakarongo mai nei!
Today, Deputy Mayor of Tāmaki Makaurau, Desley Simpson, dials in to chat about what will happen following the Budget submissions closing, leaks in Western Springs Park, and the recent cancellation of co-governance meetings in Mount Eden. Eli Matthewson is in the studio talking about Muckaround Comedy and his upcoming comedy fest show Gutterball. On Stage Direction, Sachie and Trent from Fish Saw tell Alice and Rachel about the show's conception and future. Whakarongo mai nei!
Ah, another fire alarm show. Join us in chatting to Penelope Noir on Fashun about how the sailor suit became a children's outfit. Co-producers Saraid de Silva and Julie Zhu come up to the studio to talk about a new season of their podcast Conversations With My Immigrant Parents, being released weekly from today. On Loose Reads, Suri reviews Victory City by Salman Rushdie. Salene answers your tenancy queries on A Room Of One's Own. Whakarongo mai nei!
Enjoy a packed Friday show for your troubles. We transport ourselves to Ōtepoti's Radio One, chatting with Dave about the goings-on of the city on Breakfast Buffet. On Travelling Tunes Dr Kirsten Zemke ponders songs about the moon (of which there are many). Nicole of Carb On Carb dials in to yarn about their new single Grounded, which has been released today. The crew from Soft Plastics come up to the studio to chat about their album released this morning, Saturn Return. Whakarongo mai nei!
On today's show, Associate Professor Lara Greaves dials in for a bit of Political Commentary- she discusses the responses to anti-transphobia rallies on the weekend, National’s education policy and Stuart Nash's sacking. Delaney chats tomatoes and chocolate eggs on Breakfast Food, as well as how good shopping in your fridge is. Bella from Coast Arcade comes into the studio for an acoustic live performance of some tracks, including their new single Surf Club which will be out tomorrow. Whakarongo mai nei!
Today on the show, Nicola Willis chats to Rachel on What's Up about National's education policy, the political responses to Posie Parker's visit and Christopher Luxon's State of the Nation speech from earlier this month. Rob Bollix talks health and repair on The Mind Trench. Rachel speaks to IMNZ Classic Record recipient Micronism (AKA Denver McCarthy) about Inside A Quiet Mind. Vanessa Worm dials in to chat about her upcoming gig this Saturday, and her recently released album Mosaics. Whakarongo mai nei!
Christian joins us for a kōrero about the new eighthirty coffee bags, how to perfect your espresso at home, and our bean of the week: the eighthirty Standard Blend! Whakarongo mai nei!
Your bosom selecta this week is Casual Swim! You can catch Laps with Casual Swim every second Wednesday from 10pm - midnight, or anytime via the bCasts! Whakarongo mai nei.
Rosetta sat down for a kōrero with playwright and director Hone Kouka, who's Waiora Te Ūkaipō The Homeland first premiered 30 years ago and has been reinvigorated as part of the Aotearoa Festival of The Arts and Auckland Arts Festival Te Ahurei o Toi Tāmaki. Tickets are available for the show now - on at the ASB Waterfront Theatre until March 22. Whakarongo mai nei!
HALFQUEEN had a kōrero with Nabihah Iqbal ahead of her DJ set at Neck of The Woods this Saturday, as part of Strange Universe Autumn Edition - with Mariam on support. Whakarongo mai nei!
Rosetta and Milly catch up with Zac from Radio One to hear about what's happening down in Ōtepoti, upcoming gigs, and favourite recent releases! Whakarongo mai nei!
Natural Ange is back for another kōrero with Rosetta and Milly! This month, the trio catch up about which natural sweeteners are the best, perimenopause, psoriasis and more. Whakarongo mai nei!
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