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On the Air - Mā runga iarere for Monday 20 January 2025

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12.35pm Blending Fashion and Freshness: A New Zealander’s New York Juice Journey

New Zealander Tom Wrights juice journey began humbly on the back of his bike, peddling his product during the pandemic and dropping orders door to door. Now Tom's juice has become a popular staple in New York's East Village.

Tom Wright owner of Toms Juice in New York's East Village

Photo: Emily Powers

1.15pm Journalist, podcaster and documentarian David Farrier

Journalist, podcaster and documentarian David Farrier is a media protean. His substack, Webworm, is the home of many curious long form investigative pieces that peak the interest of subscribers eager to follow along to some of the more intriguing stories on the internet. Today he joins Tony and Maggie from his home in Los Angeles. 

David Farrier

David Farrier Photo: RNZ / Samuel Robinson

2.10pm Kadambari Raghukumar on her affinity with Colombian Music

Kadambari Raghukumar reflects on her time traveling across Colombia, speaking to Tony and Maggie about her work as an artist and journalist in the country, and selecting a playlist that captures the essence of her experiences.

Kadambari Raghukumar at a local vinyl and cassette bar dating back to the early 60s Colombia

Kadambari Raghukumar at a local vinyl and cassette bar dating back to the early 60s Colombia Photo: Kadambari Raghukumar

3.10pm Sam V on the State of RnB in Aotearoa

Sam V is a 27 year old veteran of the music scene in Aotearoa – at the age of 9 years old he was uploading music to YouTube, he quickly rose to fame with millions of views online, and was all over television, radio and stages. Today, he's a multi award winning musician. So'omalo Iteni Schwalger sits down with Sam V to talk about the state of RnB in Aotearoa.

Sam V for Rolling Your Eyes

Sam V for Rolling Your Eyes Photo: Supplied

3.30pm On the Couch with Julia Rucklidge

Professor Julia Rucklidge, a clinical psychologist, is the Director of Te Puna Toiora, the Mental Health and Nutrition Research Lab at the University of Canterbury. Today Julia is sitting down with Tony and Maggie to about tackling our inner critic and challenging negative thinking patterns. 

Professor Julia Rucklidge.

Professor Julia Rucklidge. Photo: Supplied / Julia Rucklidge

4.10pm Sound Advice: Karyn Rachtman

Renowned Music Supervisor Karyn Rachtman speaking about her life, and selecting the songs that have played in cult classic films.

Karyn Rachtman

Karyn Rachtman Photo: supplied

Songs Played:

12.30pm - 1pm

Alessandro Alessandroni - Cielo Verde

Digable Planets - Pacifics

Sam & Dave - Hold On I’m Coming

1pm - 2pm

Akalé Wubé, Manu Dibango - Anbessa

Jahari Massamba Unit - Boppin’

Bad Bunny - Yo No Soy Celoso

berlioz - indigo dream

De La Soul - Snoopies ft. David Byrne

Ravyn Lenae - Genius

Tony Allen - Secret Agent

Allysha Joy - Raise Up

2pm - 3pm

The Quantic Soul Orchestra - Father

The Bongo Hop - El Terrón ft. Nidia Gongora

Alfredo Gutierrez, Discos Fuentes - Esta Noche Es Mía

Guayacán Orquesta, Nino Caicedo - Oiga Mire Vera 

Plu Con Pla - No Mas Velorio 

Maite Hontelé - Nochecita ft. Herencia de Timbiquí 

Quantic, Nidia Góngora - Ojos Vicheros

Choibá Chirimía - Baile De Chirimía

3pm - 4pm

Maribou State - Blackoak

KAYTRANADA, Anderson .Paak - Twin Flame

Nightmares on Wax - Give Thx

Sam V - Rolling Your Eyes

Jacqueline Taieb - Le Coeur Au Bout Des Doigts

Romi Wrights, Kenny Sterling - Bring It Back

Menahan Street Band - Home Again!

4pm - 5pm

Karl Sölve Steven - Bookworm theme

Maisey Rika - Tangaroa Whakamautai

Tami Neilson - Sandy Cheeks theme

Melanie - Brand New Key

Jill Sobule - Supermodel

Mahuia Bridgman-Cooper - Beyond Blue theme