Satire
A look ahead to the US election & a look back at ours
A look at how US media have coped with the controversial campaign for the upcoming election there - and we look back at how our media fared covering the election here one year ago. Audio
S2 E6: The Transcript
As the scale of the subterfuge becomes clear, Tim and Carlo appear in front of the RNZ board. Audio
S2 E4: Everything's a Conspiracy
What if Lightoller lied to the Titanic inquiries? What if Tim and Carlo are lying to RNZ? Audio
S2 E3: The Tip of the Iceberg
What if the crew of the Titanic knew about the iceberg - and did nothing? Audio
S2 E2: Reefton - the Town of Light(ollers)
He was a hero on the Titanic, he was a hero at Dunkirk. So why was Charles' Lightoller's book condemned and suppressed? Audio
S2 E1: Fool Me Once, It's a Learning Experience
Can the boys get to the bottom the legend of the Canterbury Cat... or could a mysterious book promising hidden truths draw them back to Titanic? Audio
Did Titanic Sink Two - Coming Soon!
New evidence leads Carlo and Tim back to Titanic as they discover a secret local connection, hidden for decades in a small South Island town. Audio
Solving the World's Problems with Ali Jones
Today Christchurch community board member and communications strategist Ali Jones talks to Jesse about the lost art of laughing at ourselves in New Zealand. She explores how times and changed and… Audio
Go Ahead Caller - Ser13, Ep 3 'Prison Buddies'
It's 2029, and a meeting of three unlikely buddies who have been detained at her majesty's pleasure
By Paul Casserly
Voices - Cohen Holloway and Toni Potter
Studio Engineer - Rangi Powick Audio
Orwell's 1984. 70 years on and still too close for comfort
It is hard to escape the influence of George Orwell's Nighteen-eighty Four. Phrases and concepts like, 'Big Brother', the 'Thought Police', 'Room 101', 'Doublespeak' and even 'Orwellian' have… Audio
Money for media mockery
In a potentially career-stalling move, satirist Robbie Nicol - aka White Man Behind a Desk - is biting the hand that feeds. He’s crowdfunded for a video to mock major media companies and how public… Video, Audio
Tom Sainsbury, man of many faces & Paula Bennett impersonator
From Matamata farmboy to Snapchat darling. Actor, playwright and comedian, Tom Sainsbury is a man of many impressions, alter egos and voices. He talks to Kathryn about getting under the skin of Paula… Audio, Gallery
Jane Austen - political satirist?
University of Otago Professor Emerita Jocelyn Harris tells Lynn Freeman that it remains controversial to argue that Jane Austen was both a celebrity watcher and someone with a keen interest in… Audio
Cartoonist rights
The 2015 attack on the satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo killed 12 people, injured 11 others and sparked demonstrations across Europe in support of free speech. But, says cartoonist rights advocate… Audio, Gallery
Go Ahead Caller Ep 5 - 'Campbell Confesses'
John feels the need to unburden himself after his move to radio, and Ken wants Christmas to be real.
Written by Paul Casserly and Michael Sheils
Voices - Cohen Holloway, Toni Potter, Graeme Hill… Audio
Go Ahead Caller Ep 4 - 'Helen's Tips and White Supremacy'
Sage advice from Helen and fun ways to celebrate white supremacy.
Written by Lee Baker
Produced by Paul Casserly
Voices - Darlene Mohekey and Paul Casserly
Engineered by Rangi Powick Audio
4CAST - Ep 8
Rhys Matheson wrangles three guests, Jeremy Elwood, Chelsea McEwan-Millar and Steven Lyons live on stage at The Classic, Auckland. Audio
4CAST - Ep 2
Rhys Mathewson hosts from The Classic in Auckland with guests Lana Walters, Penny Ashton and Cori Gonzalez Macuer. Audio
4CAST - Series 1, Episode 1
19/09/17
Rhys Mathewson with guests Justine Smith, Melanie Bracewell and Guy Williams. Audio
