Comedy
True crime parody: 'This Sounds Serious'
'This Sounds Serious' is a comedy fiction show sending up the true crime genre and its conventions. In 'Missing Melissa', host Gwen Radford finds herself on the trail of America's most missing person… Audio
The week that was with mould in space
Pinky Agnew and James Elliott with why interstellar mould is becoming a problem for space travel, and do New Zealanders say 'eh' too much? Audio
Improvising interviews: 'Inside The Comedian'
Do you ever hear celebrity interviews that sound a little bit forced and scripted, like they're trotting out the same old answers to questions they've heard a hundred times before? If so, try a dose… Audio
Prison blunder, with back to front one way glass!
The week that was with comedians James Elliott and Melanie Bracewell. They have the tale of the botched installation of one way glass at Auckland prison's new wing at Paremoremo, aimed at keeping an… Audio
Nick de Semlyen: Wild and Crazy Guys
Writer Nick de Semlyen explores the stories behind the 80s movies in his new book, Wild and Crazy Guys: How the Comedy Mavericks of the '80s Changed Hollywood Forever. Audio
The week that was : puppy dog tales
James Elliot and Gemma Gracewood take a look at the lighter side of the week's headlines with a focus on cute puppies. Audio
The week that Was
Renovations uncover a teenage time-capsule in New Plymouth, a British teen wakes from a coma after smelling Lynx deodorant and new rules in Rome crack down on people dressing as centurions and messy… Audio
The week that Was
Te Radar and Elisabeth Easther look back at the funnier stories of the past week including the Aussie thief chased off with a didgeridoo and Russia's competitive slapping competition. Audio
Comedian trolls Brian & Hannah Tamaki's political pursuit
The week that was with comedians Te Radar and Melanie Bracewell - they take a look at comedian Tim Batt's online protest geared towards Brian and Hannah Tamaki's Coalition Party, which was announced… Audio
Comedy critic - Donna Brookbanks
Comedy critic Donna Brookbanks brings us her favourites from the NZ Comedy Festival. Audio
Family walking dog strikes gold
James Elliott and Michele A'Court with a look at some of the lighter stories of the week, including the Australian family who went fro a stroll in Bendigo on mother's day and found a nugget of gold… Audio
Ross Noble
Ross Noble's won a slew of prestigious comedy awards, tried his hand at stage acting and remains one of the most successful surrealist comics in the world....and he's back in New Zealand. Audio
For the thrill of live comedy. Josh Wolf
Over the past twenty years, US stand-up comedian, actor, and writer Josh Wolf has been honing his skills as a funny man and as a father. In the early days of perfecting his live comedy he wrote a… Audio
Ian Smith: Making origami comedy and taking inspiration from the town of Goole
Multi award-winning English comedian Ian Smith is back for his second appearance at the NZ International Comedy Festival. He speaks to Jim about drawing inspiration from origami and his home town of… Audio
The week that was
Te Radar and Elisabeth Easther on crazy musings on starfish and warnings from Pope Francis against falling into the temptation of gossip in hair salons and beauty parlours. Audio
Brynley Stent's new comedy show
New Zealand's International Comedy Festival begins tonight in Auckland and Wellington. Brynley Stent has been on TV shows Funny Girls and Jono & Ben, she's in studio to talk about what she's bringing… Audio
Talking to the haters: Jamali Maddix
The comedian and host of Viceland's 'Hate Thy Neighbor' documentary series, Jamali Maddix, is about to make his debut here as part of the NZ International Comedy Festival. Kathryn Ryan talks to him… Video, Audio
Rhys Nicholson: Nice People Nice Things Nice situations
Australian comedian Rhys Nicholson has slowly been building an impressive comedic resume that has taken him to the industry's biggest cities. The 28-year-old is best known for his sharp and witty… Audio
Demetri Martin: my spirit animal is the turtle
American comedian Demetri Martin is a dexterous and distinctive performer who's delivered his special brand of deadpan stand-up to audiences around the world. He speaks to Wallace Chapman about comedy… Video, Audio
