Comedy
The Morepork - Part 1
Mark Masterson is a mild mannered student by day but by night he protects the city as the mighty masked hero The Morepork. His mission, to keep the streets safe and free from petty criminals and… Audio
Magda Szubanski on parenting, sexuality and character
One of Australia's best known performers (Kath and Kim, Babe) whose book, Reckoning: A Memoir, describes her journey of self-discovery from childhood to adulthood. Audio
Feature Album - Electric Ladyland
Actor/writer/director Josh Thomson chooses Electric Ladyland by Jimi Hendrix. Josh has recently been announced in the lead role for feature film Chief Gary. Audio
Is The Daily Show's 'fake news' legitimate journalism?
Satirical 'fake news' TV shows have made a mark on US politics and culture, and around the world imitators are using them as a template. Are they just a bit of fun for fans of the genre? Or are they… Video, Audio
Phone joke voted funniest of festival
A pun about a German phone by comedian Darren Walsh has scooped the prize for funniest joke of the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.
John Clarke
For 25 years now John Clarke and Bryan Dawe have broadcast their weekly interviews on ABC. John Clarke talks about political satire and his work. Video, Audio
The Topp Twins on nosing into people's kitchens
The Topp Twins have been entertaining for more than three decades - singing, yodelling and parodying the best Kiwi characters from town and country. Jools and Linda Topp are about to return to TV… Audio
White Man Behind A Desk - Robbie Nicol
Our guest may be New Zealand's very own John Oliver or Jon Stewart. He's Robbie Nicol, also known as 'White Man Behind A Desk'. The Wellingtonian's online show is gathering quite a bit of attention… Audio
Off The Hook - Dylan Moran
Our next guest is comedian, writer, actor and filmmaker, Dylan Moran. He's known for his stand-up comedy, his UK sitcom Black Books, and his work in Shaun of the Dead and Run Fatboy Run. And he's… Audio
Freya Desmarais: NZ Comedian
NZ playwright and actor presenting two works at Bats Theatre this month; Home and Live Orgy. Audio