This morning Rob takes us on a sleigh ride through his list of 'Things He Didn't Know About Christmas Until He Googled It'. Whakarongo mai nei for some festive facts and Chrimbo cheer!
Auzzie crooner Stella Donnelly's album 'Beware of the Dogs' rocketed to the top of many a best of 2019 list last year with it's frank approach to topics ranging from shitty pub jobs, to corrupt politicians and sexual assualt. Always empathetic and oftentimes hilarious, Donnelly's earnest songwriting has earnt her a dedicated following around the world- and a lot buzz ahead of her performance at this year's Laneway. Rachel caught up with her ahead of the festival for a chat. Whakarongo mai nei!
This week Sherry spoke to Green party co-leader James Shaw.The taxpayers union recently announced that the Green party held the highest spending on flights. (Green Party list MPs spent $9816, compared to New Zealand First's $8059, and National's $7332, and Labour's $6499). This has brought about some criticism of the hypocrisy and irony due to the Green party’s stance on climate change, and minimising the carbon footprint. James responded to these criticisms, and also spoke on Coronavirus responses from the goverment and panic buying as NZ increases to 5 cases of the virus, and the recent annoucement from Conversation Minister Eugenie Sage on Pest Free 2050.
Jenna joins us on Breakfast with a book recommendation that's sure to make you feel really nice. Separation Anxiety by Laura Zigman is a tender read with witty dialogue that's divided up into three parts, Jenna reckons it's very relatable for the current environment without being too heavy. Definitely one to chuck on your reading list.
Kiran joins us to talk about a book that kept her up reading well into the night, Auē by Becky Manawatu. Shortlisted for the Ockham NZ Book Awards, this novel is definitely one to add to your reading list. Whilst touching on some heavier topics, this is a novel that is still hopeful and full of love.
Old mate Steve joins Big Hungry and Jonny to discuss their isolation viewing habits including: Night Moves, Krisha, Life in a Day, Ozark, and some early 2000s stoner movie Steve didn't say the name of (Scary Movie?). As well as listing a whole bunch of newly or soon to be added to Netflix films and cooking shows.
Reading lists are our best friends at the moment, Jenna joins us after ploughing through hers. One of her top picks for the week is Rebecca Solnit's Recollections of My Non-Existence, a portrait of a woman that asks how a young writer finds her voice in a society that prefers women to be silent.
Kiran's been plowing through the Ockham NZ Book Awards fiction shortlist, with plenty of time for reading on her hands. Pearly Gates by Owen Marshall, is not only entertaining but insightful and is sure to make you feel at home during some strange times. Add it to your list.
This morning old mate Marlon Williams had a chat with Rachel about his 2018 concert at the Auckland Town Hall, which you can relive in all its glory this sunday with the screening of the concert film. Tune in to hear about the show, writing new music and what he's been listening to in isolation over the last few weeks.
Ev Love brings you The World Famous True School Hip Hop Show every Thursday night.
The True School Hip Hop show is an institution, running more than 25 years.
With regular features like the Whats LEWS listeing to?, with LEWS & Common Thread with Barry Bonza, the occasional interview and all the in-the-know knowledge of local emerging hip hop artists you'll ever need.
Sandwiched between two glorious hours of everything from boom bap to trap. Hosted each week by Ev Love, GetBan. True school is your one stop appointment listening shop.
95bFM