Afternoons for Friday 1 March 2024

 

1:15 Successful marketing without using social media - an expert view

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Since smart phones exploded social media marketing has come with the territory of running a business.

But could you do a roaring trade without it?

That's a question marketing strategist Rachel Klaver can answer. She speaks to Jesse.

1:25 Travelling thespians treating audiences to Shakespeare with a modern twist

The Barden Party are a group of travelling thespians from Nelson who've just returned from their first Australian tour.

Across the ditch, audiences were treated to a performance of the group's latest production - Shakespeare's Romeo & Juliet.

The Barden Party website describes the group as "a family-friendly jukebox extravaganza which makes Shakespeare accessible for audiences of ALL ages".

They're currently on tour in Aotearoa where they're performing at intimate outdoor venues.

Show directors and performers Laura Irish and Ollie Howlett speak to Jesse.

1:35 New motor sporting champion emerging from Aotearoa

17-year-old Cormac Buchanan is busy today at Hampton Downs Motorsport Park in Waikato.

He's there to take part in final round of the NZ Supersport 600. 

After this weekend's race he is heading to Europe to compete in the Junior GP World Championship.

He talks to Jesse about his future in motorsport and where it all began.

1:45 Freaky Friday

Last week Teresa told us a ghost story from Port Arthur in Tasmania... a few of you got in touch saying you've been there yourself, including Stephen. He has a story for us today.

If you have a spooky story, eerie coincidence or case of the unexplained event to share, please text 2101 or email jesse@afternoons.co.nz.

2:10 Film Review with Kate Rodger

Today Kate talks to Jesse about The Zone of Interest, Dune 2 and New Zealand film, The Convert.

2:20 NZ Live: Geneva AM

Geneva Alexander-Marsters (Ngāti Kahungunu ki Wairoa) is a vocalist and beat maker based on Waiheke Island.

Formerly the lead singer for electronic act SoccerPractise, she is now branching out with her own bi-lingual solo project, Geneva AM.

3:08 Tomato & summer-fruit panzanella

It might be the first official day of Autumn, but there's still plenty of summer fruit around to use or preserve.

Today Jess Daniell, of Jess's Underground Kitchen, has a great recipe for a salad that's her twist on an Italian classic panzanella.

She shares her tomato & summer-fruit panzanella salad with Jesse. You can find out how to make it yourself here.

3:16 Music 101: Maggie Tweedie

This week Maggie Tweedie is hosting Music 101 here on RNZ  from 1pm on Saturday afternoon. She shares what's coming up on the show tomorrow and picks a track to play.

3:25 Weekend Stuff with Lynda Hallinan

Today Lynda talks to Jesse about how no dig gardens have fared over summer.

3:35 Critter of the Week

Tomorrow March 2 is the beginning of Seaweek - Aotearoa's annual week for celebrating the sea.

Seaweek has been going for over 30 years and aims to connect us to the sea.

There are all sorts of different events happening around the country - check out seaweek.org.nz to find an event near you.

3:45 The Panel with Jo McCarroll and David Farrar