Jesse Mulligan
The Pre-Panel for 28 March 2025
Jesse Mulligan is joined by Panel host Mark Leishman who's in for Wallace Chapman, and producer Tom Riste-Smith. They ask if pets should be allowed on buses, and share a fun fact about Zebras. Audio
Freaky Friday
Time for another Freak Friday listener story. Emma shares her spooky story about a house fire 25 years ago... Audio
The Pre-Panel for 27 March 2025
Jesse Mulligan is joined by Panel host Wallace Chapman and producer Tom Riste-Smith. They ask what you'd put in a time capsule, and discuss new research on why giraffes have spots. Audio
Your Money with Mary Holm
Today Mary looks at ways to get wise with your mortgage including repayment advice and explainers on all the different types of mortgages. Audio
NZ Sporting History: Noel Harris
The sport of horse racing has been Noel Harris' whole life. Audio
Podcast Critic: The White Lotus Official Podcast and Lucky Boy
Podcasts are lovely lollies for the ear. Ximena has some tasty recommendations. Audio
Great Album: It's A Shame About Ray
Today's great album and Link 3 Prize is the seminal It's A Shame About Ray by The Lemonheads. Audio
The Lizard Catcher
Have you ever tried to catch a lizard? Or perhaps you're wondering why anyone would want to? It turns out there is a need and it is a skill. Lily Tidwell is a lizard catcher extraordinaire and joins… Audio
The next big thing in geothermal energy
Could harnessing supercritical geothermal energy be the answer to rising energy prices? Audio
The enduring appeal of Jane Austen
This year might mark the 250th anniversary of Jane Austen's birth, but her work still resonates and inspires. Audio
The Pre-Panel for 25 March 2025
Jesse Mulligan is joined by Panel host Wallace Chapman and producer Tom. They discuss THAT portrait of President Donald Trump. [picture id="4KDYEBR_trump2_jpg" crop="16x10" layout="full"] Audio
Feature interview: the internet rabbit holes changing democracy
Democracy depends on people who can think for themselves. But distraction is replacing deliberation with algorithm-driven rabbit holes and endless doomscrolling says Clare Morell. She's a fellow at… Audio
Music feature: Billy Gibbons from ZZ Top
Today Jesse talks to the one and only Billy Gibbons as tickets for ZZ Top's New Zealand tour have just gone on sale. Video, Audio
Update on Oz with Brad Foster
Our man in OZ, Brad, talks about the Queensland government which is set to announce its plans today for new infrastructure for the Brisbane 2032 Olympics and Paralympic Games. Audio
Book Critic: villains in short-form
Pip Adam reviews a number of short novellas that have villains as their central characters. Audio
Tech Tuesday
Daniel Watson, managing director for Vertech.co.nz has a couple of handy tips to keep your money safe while spending it on the internet. Audio
Braided art - an introduction
The beauty of braided art will be on display at the Basement Theatre next week as part of the 'HER* A women's festival' in Auckland. Audio
Māori martial art and how it changes lives
A traditional Māori martial art is helping to turn around the lives of at risk youth. Audio
Pre Panel 24 March
Jesse Mulligan is joined by Panel host Wallace Chapman and producer Tom. They discuss what time you should turn up to a dinner party, and the hidden costs of being single. Audio
Feature interview: the science of changing your personality
Finding misery in even the best circumstances was always one of writer Olga Khazan's special talents. So she set out to change her personality, using science to become more open, less neurotic, and… Audio
