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Penelope Noir gives us some Fashun chat about Pharrell's recent appointment as creative director of Louis Vuitton. Nato from Beastwars chats about the band’s new single from a forthcoming covers album Tyranny of Distance. Jenna reviews Tangi on Loose Reads, an anniversary edition of the novel published 50 years ago, in which Witi Ihimaera has added more details to the narrative to celebrate those 50 years. Office Dog is in to talk about their new song Hand In Hand, and announcement of their debut album Spiel. Whakarongo mai nei!
We have a packed show to send you off into the weekend! The SRN Breakfast Buffet consumes a hearty meal of community, as we check in with Maggie at Radio Active in the capital. On Travelling Tunes, Dr Kirsten Zemke explores the budding music-home-decor-fashion grouping of 'whimsigoth'. A controversial name, and a microniche with many facets. bMovies makes a triumphant return to mark the New Zealand International Film Festival kicking off very soon! Leo Koziol, one of the curators of Ngā Whanaunga Māori Pasifika Shorts 2023 speaks to Rachel about the collection of eight short films from Aotearoa and the Pacific. On the other side of intermission, Sam Sinnott makes a nostalgic appearance to review Passages, a film from Ira Sachs. Geneva AM comes into the studio to talk about her new single, IHO. Whakarongo mai nei!
Rod Oram gives us some Political Commentary about what themes appear to be revealing themselves in the policy announcements from parties leading up to this year's election, as well as his thoughts on the reforms of the Resource Management Act. Lucinda Bennett chats risotto and warming carby stuff for the chilling evenings of winter on Breakfast Food. Juno Is dials in from the remote Nelson bush, to talk about her new release, The Highway Song. Abigail Macilquham from Horn dials in to talk about the release of the band’s self-titled debut album. Natural Ange pops in to give holistic natural advice about the listeners' aches, pains and flu recovery plans. We also recap your Top 10 for this week. Whakarongo mai nei!
On What's Up with Marama Davidson, the co-leader of the Green Party talks to Rachel about the party's tax and rental policies, and the government's university support package. Rob Bollix dives into The Mind Trench, discussing the human psyche in relation to coffee, and fridges. Fridge discourse related to tomato sauce, obviously. Shayne Carter of Dimmer dials in to talk about the hot-off-the-press announcement that Dimmer will play the Powerstation in Tāmaki Makaurau in December, as part of a tour to celebrate the release of a live double album drawn from last year’s shows at the The Hollywood Avondale. Hāmiora Bailey and Briar Pomona are in to talk about their work, On The Need To Dance With Words, which is on at The Basement Theatre this Friday. A Room Of One's Own with Salene tackles some niggly winter renting questions, in its new home on Wednesdays (we've switched it from Mondays!). Whakarongo mai nei!
Second Guessing is graced with Prince, guessed by the listeners in just one go. Current Bias talks to Rachel about their new EP, Frontal, which articulates experiences of neurodivergence via seven tracks of club experimentation and digital exploration. Kayla Paige, choreographer of the dance show Chameleon, is in to talk about the work that uses contemporary, jazz, hip-hop, and modern styles on Stage Direction. Dr Will Evans from the Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences is on Ready Steady Learn, talking about new research helping terminal cancer patients deal with depression using MDMA assisted psychotherapy. Whakarongo mai nei!
We bring you a show full of prizes, chats and tunes on this soggy Monday. Penelope Noir explores the iconic Fashun of Star Wars, specifically Princess Leia's white dress (which has a lot of mystique and scandal surrounding it). Suri reviews The Late Americans from Brandon Taylor on Loose Reads, a campus novel with a bucket load of intrigue. Whakarongo mai nei!
The week finally comes to a soggy end, but we're keeping the tunes and chats going on Breakfast! The Breakfast Buffet SRN portal spits us out in the mighty Manawatū to chat with Jordan at Radio Control, where we establish a swamp nation. On Travelling Tunes with Dr Kirsten Zemke, she explores noise rock in its many forms. Litia Tuiburelevu is our Viewmaster, reviewing And Just Like That..., season two. Sian Montgomery Neutze is talking about the oratory and performance event M9, which is returning on its one-year anniversary this Matariki, spotlighting nine powerful Māori voices from the world of toi Māori. Whakarongo mai nei!
Professor Robert Patman gives us some international Political Commentary about the attempted coup in Russia, and Prime Minister Chris Hipkins' recent visit to China. On Breakfast Food, Lucinda Bennett gives the lowdown on sweet treat locations that are open in the late afternoon, for your winter wants. Hemi Hemingway chats about his forthcoming album, and shows across the motu, including one in Tāmaki Makaurau very soon. A new segment graces the airwaves- it's the Hobby Goblins (AKA the Top 10's Annabel Kean and Callum Devlin), who competitively craft over a fortnight, and bring their spoils into the studio for Rachel to judge. Losing craft is destroyed live on air- the stakes are high. Whakarongo mai nei!
Rob Bollix takes us through The Mind Trench with an update on orcas, the history of a horse's toe count and a discussion about scientists imitating nature. SJD dials in from Ōtepoti to chat about his upcoming show in Tāmaki Makaurau as part of The Sweetheart Tour 2023. Elliot and Vincent are in the studio, having a kōrero with Rachel about upcoming gigs and projects. Whakarongo mai nei!
A round of Second Guessing sees Gail donate a hot choccy mix to the Auckland City Mission after correctly guessing a great New Order track. On Isthmus’n That with Desley Simpson the Deputy Mayor talks about council events for Matariki, AT’s rollout of new under 25 fees beginning on July and how the process of contacting storm-damaged homeowners is going. Sally Woodfield, general manager of the New Zealand International Film Festival, is in to talk about the programme for this year, announced just last night. On Stage Direction, Alice Canton chats to Uhyoung Choi, cast member of King Lear by the Auckland Theatre Company which is in the midst of its run. Danaé Larsen from the school of chemical sciences is in to talk about research on how texture affects our perception of food on Ready Steady Learn. Whakarongo mai nei!
Dbldbl is in the studio for a chat about their show for Matariki this weekend with AUNTY EL, Swizl Jager & Morningsteppa at Whammy bar on Thursday night.
Kiani Stevenson is on Ready Steady Learn to talk about her research into integrating cultural support into triage services for the mental health of rangatahi. Whakarongo mai nei!
Rachel speaks to the Deputy Mayor of Auckland about accommodation support being extended for storm recovery, the LTP suggestion to halt earthquake restoration of council buildings and upcoming Matariki events across the city.
Andy Neill is in the studio to chat about his book When We Was Fab, about the 60th anniversary of the Beatles’ only visit to Aotearoa in late June 1964.
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