Afternoons for Thursday 12 August 2021

 

 

1.12 First Song:

 

1:17 Counting COVID antibodies in Aotearoa

A new University of Otago study aims to find out how many New Zealanders have been exposed to Covid-19, and how long antibodies to Covid-19 may last.

The CANTATA study is funded by the Government and will be led by University of Otago Professor Chris Pemberton.

He talks to Jesse about why antibodies are so important for the defence against the virus.

1:27 Stunt actor shortage in New Zealand

There is a stunt shortage in New Zealand, with film and TV productions searching for skilled people to perform daring acts.

Throughout the pandemic, many productions have been filming in New Zealand including an Avatar Sequel and the Lord of the Rings series.

Dayna Grant runs NZ Stunt School and NZ Action Talent. She talks to Jesse about the opportunities for daring types with a penchant for danger!

1:35 Pacific Island Revolution series starts an actual revolution

A television programme dedicated to showcasing Pacific cuisine using locally sourced produce has had an impact on viewers across the islands.

Robert Oliver's hosted the series Pacific Island Revolution, which sees teams from islands around the Pacific competing to make winning dishes, using traditional and local ingredients.

1:45 Great album: Kate Bush, Hounds of Love

For Link 3 today we're giving away a vinyl copy of Kate Bush's fifth studio album, Hounds of Love.

The album was self-produced and included one of Kate's biggest hits, Running Up That Hill. It was originally released in 1985.

2:10 Music Critic: Flo Wilson

Today our music critic, Flo Wilson talks to Jesse about tracks from Caterina Barbieri and Lyra Pramuk as well as music composed by Andy Santika for a traditional Balinese shadow Puppet Play!

2:25 NZ Screen History: Blind Date

Before there was tinder, there was a form of dating via a screen, namely the television show, Blind Date. It ran for two seasons in 1989 and 1990. The basic format of the show was a woman would put a series of questions to three potential dates who can't be seen. She would then decide which one to go on a date with. Former host Suzy Clarkson and first assistant director, Terri Kilmartin talk to Jesse about the show.

3:10 Link 3

3:15 Your Money with Mary Holm 

Today Mary talks to Jesse about the money quiz and talk in particular question which many listeners believe we have the wrong answer for. Spoiler alert - we don't!

3:35 Spoken Feature: Eyewitness

In today's episode from RNZ podcast, Eyewitness: It was the spirit of adventure that took teacher Tony Washington and his family to one of the most remote destinations in the world, Pitcairn Island. Tony shares his memories of living there for two years. That's coming up around half-past three.

3:45 The Panel with Alexia Russell and Andrew Hoggard