Rob's straight into the shout-outs this morning, before getting down to the facts with Mike. Are we through the entire list yet, guys? Wait, wait, wait, how many dust bites are in your bed? Ewww.
This week is a little different, we're delving into the world of graphic novels. It's not Jenna's specialty but she's thoroughly excited by her first experience with Sabrina. Although it's got dark themes, it's a worth the read, I mean, it was long listed for The Man Booker Prize. Wowee!
Steve Simpson 1996 to 2006 Does anybody recall when he was Steve "The Jaguar" Simpson on Monday Drive? No? But you remember when he was "Natalie" on Breakfast. Anyhow, Steve was a Drive host, Wire host, Breakfast producer, Sales rep, Sales Manager, Brand Manager AND member of a bunch of bands formed for bFM events. Oh, and he was in Pash: they played the Nth Shore Events Centre with Garbage & Ash, on a bill which should have been listed "Ash, Pash, and Trash". (Episode 39, Parts 1-3 of 3)
Yacht Rock. The songs speak for themselves, Steely Dan's Peg, Players Baby Come Back and Daryl Hall & John Oates Kiss on My List. Dr. Kirsten Zemke has given Travelling Tunes life again as we dive into the weird and wonderful world of genre.
Deputy Leader of the National Party, Paula Bennett dials in to talk with Rachel about catching the common cold, National's plans to scrap 100 regulations if elected in 2020, plans to raise superannuation and her plans to come on as a list MP.
Jenna's talking about Patti Smith's new memoir, Year of the Monkey, and describes it as similar to snuggling into a warm blanket of Patti. A glorious read but Jenna reckons you've gotta readM Train and Just Kids first, so there's your reading list for the week, enjoy.
The VNZMA Artisan Awards short lists have been announced, and Josh Fountain is up for The Massey University Best Producer and Best Engineer. He's worked with the likes of BENEE, Foley, LEISURE, and MAALA, and he popped in to studio this morning to talk us through his work.
We're almost in November, and in Leisha's books, festive season is upon us. This morning, she's here to share her top tips for having your mates over for a meal. How important lists are, what you can do to prepare and a couple of shortcuts. Happy feasting!
This week, David continues to discuss Space Train and the 60-odd satellites being launched into orbit every couple of weeks. Then he delves into a 'Best of Space 2019' list, reminding us of a few of the mega moments of the year!
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