Comedy
Calling Home: Thom Monckton in Helsinki
Running away to join the circus is a dream for many, but for Kiwi theatre performer Thom Monckton it's been an absolute reality. Thom's based in Helsinki but is Calling Home is currently touring his… Audio
The week that was
Our comedians Gemma Gracewood and Irene Pink have been looking at the funniest wildlife photos of the year. Audio
The week that was
Comedians Te Radar and Elisabeth Easther with a wry look at some of the lighter headlines. Audio
Mediawatch for 20 October 2019
MediaWorks TV on the block; comedy cuts point to bigger TV problems; rugby TV deal creates claims of conflicts and compromise Audio
The week that was
Te Radar and James Elliott take a wry look at the week, including the Vatican's new "click to pray" E-Rosary. Audio
Sudden comedy cuts no laughing matter for MediaWorks
Broadcaster MediaWorks is cutting key local TV comedies. Mediawatch says it’s a further sign of the company’s deepening problems and wider troubles in free-to-air television. And it is also a headache… Audio
The week that was - who is Queen Shazza?
Our comedians Michele A'Court and Melanie Bracewell are amused by a royal code name. Audio
Millennial grief explained through comedy
Niamh O'Keefe's 'The Ned Niamh Show' has been called a guide to millennial grief. Her show's on at BATS theatre each night until October 5th. Audio
Tim Ross: Finding humour in architecture and design
He's best known for his work on TV and radio but Australian comedian Tim Ross has always had a passion for architecture and design. The self-proclaimed "designer nerd" is in the country for the… Audio
The week that was
Comedians James Elliott and Irene Pink with a wry look at local body elections, and the Auckland election papers sent out with incorrect candidate photos. Audio
The Economics of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe
Come on a hilarious romp with some of New Zealand's best theatrical talents as Justin Gregory looks at the economics of taking a show to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Audio
The week that was with James Elliot & Elisabeth Easther
Our comedians take a look at the potential impact of energy efficient light bulbs on the US President's complexion. Audio
Redundancy, No laughing matter
When advertising copywriter Joshua Thompson saw the writing on the wall, and was called to a meeting with the top brass at his company, he decided on something unconventional for his support person… Audio
Dara O'Briain: Listen to the Voice of Reason
Acclaimed Irish comedian Dara O'Briain will perform in New Zealand for the first time when he appears in his Voice of Reason show in Wellington, Auckland and Christchurch next week. . Audio
Alison Bell - The Letdown
Australian Alison Bell is the co-creator and star (as frequently frazzled new mum Audrey) of The Letdown, an ABC/Netflix TV comedy which has hit a cultural nerve by showing the very dark and humourous… Audio
The week that was with crayfish, pork chops & KFC
Comedians Te Radar and Pinky Agnew with a feast of funnies, literally!.. Audio
The week that was
Te Radar and Michele A'Court have a laugh at the week's lighter stories Audio
We Are You And You Are Us
James Nokise invites broadcasters Stacey and Scotty Morrison, comedian Courtney Dawson, psychologist Logan Hamley and actor Scotty Cotter for a korero about mental health and te ao Māori. Produced by… Audio
The week that was
Te Radar and Melanie Bracewell wrap up the week with some of the more humourous stories of the last few days. Audio
Music 101 Pocket Edition 249: Sleater Kinney/Fred Armisen
This week on Music 101 Pocket Edition, Jana Whitta talks to Corin Tucker of Sleater Kinney about the band's new album and Elliott Childs talks comedy and music with Portlandia star and comedian Fred… Audio
