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I tēnei ata Zazi talks about her first vegemite and marmite tasting experience; Rachel celebrates David Bowie's 75th birthday; and music from the likes of Ween and Let's Eat Grandma hum us through it all. Whakarongo mai!
Playlist
Helado Negro - Wake Up Tomorrow feat. Kacy Hill
Violet Hirst - Two Roses
Barrie - Frankie
CHAI - END
Loraine James - LorIAne James
Power Nap - Pizza Man (Amamelia Bootleg Mix)
Emma-Jean Thackray - Say Something
Jun Kamoda - Funky Protection
Raudie - Sunshine
T. G. Shand - Seats
Molly Lewis - Island Spell
CCFX - Venetian Screens
Renee-Louise Carafice - You Are A Little Ghost
Let's Eat Grandma - Happy New Year
AP & Kamahumble - Heka Horcy
Julien Dyne - Your Life feat. Semisi
The Feelies - The Boy With The Perpetual Nervousness
Emmanuelle - Feelgood
Tonstartssbandht - What Has Happened
Cate Le Bon - Wonderful
Phodiso - Look
David Bowie - Ashes to Ashes
The Umbrellas - She Buys Herself Flowers
Louisa Nicklin - There Will Be Times
Michael Hurley - Boulevard
Ducks Ltd. - 18 Cigarettes
Garageland - Nude Star
Vanishing Twin - In Cucina
SASAMI - The Greatest
PollyHill & Samara Alofa - Void
Ween - Pollo Asado
Dimmer - Drift
The Beths - Great No One [Live at Laneway 2020]
Skiifall - Break Of Dawn feat. BADBADNOTGOOD
christoph el' truento - Aquarium [MĀ version]
Death Valley Girls - Sanitarium Blues - Deluxe Edition
I tēnei ata Rachel and Zazi are easing us back into the swing of things with new music and hilarious chats. Rachel brings us new music from Michael Hurley, P.H.F., and BUB; Zazi shares fun facts about The Simpsons; and they almost do some impressions...almost...Whakarongo mai!
Playlist
Michael Hurley - Are You Here For The Festival
The Sound - I Can't Escape Myself
shannengeorgiapetersen - Home Again 4
Beverly Glenn-Copeland - Sunset Village [Blood Orange Remix]
I tēnei ata the first show back is filled with good music, good company and good vibes! Robs back in action talking about the sun exploding, tequila fish and his new poem on The Mind Trench; Rachel and Zazi also share how they spent their New Years, what movies they watched over the summer break, and did they ever make it to the Hollywood bakery?? Whakarongo mai!
I tēnei ata Dr. Lara Greaves shares her thoughts on recent and upcoming events inPolitical Commentary; Sam reveals his secrets for dinner festivities in Breakfast Food; and PollyHill and Samara Alofa tell us about their new single 'Void', giving us an exlcusive listen! Whakarongo mai!
Playlist
Julia Holter - Feel You
Mara TK - Toroa / The Albatross
No Romance - Unfold
Marlon Williams - Tapu Te Po [Live at 95bFM - 30/11/18]
I tēnei ata Dr. Shane Reti discusses the new National Party leadership, the Traffic Light system and Antigen testing on What's Up w/ Dr. Shane Reti; Rob chats about the Papakura marae, tardigrades and bees on The Mind Trench; Hans Pucket comes into the studio to give an exclusive sneak peak of their new track 'Drink With My Friends'; and Amelia educates us on the Scotts language in Word Salad. Whakarongo mai!
Playlist
Theia - Te Kaiwhakaora O Te Ao
Squirrel Flower - unravel
Emma-Jean Thackray - Venus
Van Staden & Böhm (VSB) - Spirit Level
Girlpool - Faultline
Primal Scream - Loaded
Anna Coddington - Mana-Wā-Hine
Fable - Good Thoughts
The Bug - Demon feat. Irah
christoph el' truento - Aquarium [MĀ version]
Phodiso - Look
Hans Pucket - I Don't Know What To Get You For Christmas (Do I Really Love You)
I tēnei ata we play a festive round of Second Guessing, the Mayor dials in for his last chat of 2021, Rachel is joined in studio by a guitar-toting Louisa Nicklin to play some songs, Alice Canton gives us a round-up of the year in theatre, and we dive into the world of crime science on Ready, Steady, Learn. Whakarongo mai nei!
For our last Political Commentary of the year, Rosetta and Milly catch up with Lara to recap 2025 and chat about what to look out for in 2026 - election year! Whakarongo mai nei.
Today on Ready Steady Learn, Rosetta and Milly chat with Kavishan Ranatunga, who is a PhD student at the Faculty of Engineering, and is studying the potential for volcanic rock alternatives to cement, to reduce carbon emissions. Whakarongo mai nei!
Christian from eighthirty is up for our final kōrero of the year! This week, we're giving away the boujee new black label Colombian - Sebastian Ramirez beans, so make sure you text in throughout the week to win! Whakarongo mai nei.
It's our last Loose Reads for the year, and Suri's last Loose Reads ever! Rosetta and Milly chat with her about her favourite reads of 2025, whats in her summer reading pile, and her ins and outs for 2026 literature. Whakarongo mai nei!
The legendary Stinky Jim is your bosom selecta i tēnei rā! Catch his show Stinky Grooves (which has been running for almost 30 years!) every Tuesday from 7 - 10pm, or replayed 4 - 7am on Wednesdays. Whakarongo mai nei!
For our last Travelling Tunes of the year, Kirsten is chatting with Rosetta and Milly about songs that 'tear you up inside' - let's all get in our feelings a little bit ahead of the festive season! Whakarongo mai nei.
Song selections:
Yusuf (Cat Stevens) - Father & Son (1970)
Chet Baker - I get along without you very well (1956)
Sarah McLachlan - When She Loved Me (Toy Story 2) (1999)
It's our last From The Crate of 2025! Cam joins Rosetta and Milly in the studio for a chat about all the wonderful new releases out on the shelves at Southbound today. Just in time for your Xmas shopping - because there's no better gift than some fresh wax! Whakarongo mai nei.
Song selections:
This is Lorelei - Holo Boy
A$AP Rocky - Both Eyes Closed
Viagra Boys - Call of the Wild