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Pretty Girl: The biggest song of 1970
9 Aug 2020Wellington's self-described skiffle pop band Hogsnort Rupert were pleasantly surprised when they went gold with their wholesome 1970 hit 'Pretty Girl'. By the end of the year, the tune was the… Audio
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The week that was
7 Aug 2020Our comedians Te Radar and Karen O'Leary with an injection of humour. Audio
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Bonus Episode: F.O.G.O.
7 Aug 2020Psychologist Dr Sarb Johal joins host James Nokise to talk about feeling safe while out and about. Produced by Charlie Bleakley. Audio
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Pandemics. Who Knew?
5 Aug 2020Microbiologist Dr Siouxsie Wiles joins host James Nokise to talk about science, social media and sleep. Produced by Charlie Bleakley. Audio
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The Week that Was with Te Radar and Jodie Rimmer
31 Jul 2020Comedians Te Radar and Jodie Rimmer with a wry look at the week. Audio
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Bonus Episode: Carry That Weight
31 Jul 2020Psychologist and media commentator Dr Sarb Johal joins host James Nokise to talk about expectations versus reality . Produced by Charlie Bleakley. Audio
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Big Dad Energy
29 Jul 2020All Black Angus Ta'avao joins host James Nokise to talk about aiga, advocacy and standing up. Produced by Charlie Bleakley. Audio
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Responding to racism - James Roque on fronting a new campaign against racism
27 Jul 2020In this epidode, we're speaking to Filipino comedian, James Roque, on his involvement with the Human Rights Commission's latest campaign - "Racism is no joke". Produced by Kadambari Gladding Audio
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Bonus Episode: Living with Loss
24 Jul 2020Psychologist and media commentator Dr Sarb Johal joins host James Nokise to talk about loss, uncertainty and interrupted life plans. Produced by Charlie Bleakley. Audio
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Is That All There Is?
22 Jul 2020Comedian Rose Matafeo joins host James Nokise to talk about crying, flying and dying. Produced by Charlie Bleakley. Video, Audio
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The week that was with Pinky Agnew and James Elliott
17 Jul 2020Our comedians Pinky Agnew and James Elliott chat about a perfume co-designed by NASA that is said to capture what outer space smells like. Audio
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The Week that Was with Te Radar and Joe Daymond
10 Jul 2020Our comedians Te Radar and Joe Daymond with the tale of how one Australian got off a speeding ticket. Audio
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Abby Howells: HarleQueen
31 May 2020Actor, writer and comedian Abby Howells had a new play about to hit the stage but lockdown has forced her to work on other projects.She is working with London based NZ producer Naomi Wallwork on a new… Audio
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Romancing the tome: Te Puke author on the NYT bestseller list
31 May 2020Covid-19 has ravaged many industries, but romance novel sales have been soaring through the lockdown period, including titles from Te-Puke based mother of four Joanne Wadsworth. Audio
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Taking live performance to Auckland's front yard
29 May 2020Covid-19 restrictions meant the West Auckland based Maori theatre company, Te Pou , had to get creative in reaching vulnerable people. Audio, Gallery
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Comedian Hannah Gadsby on her new Netflix special
25 May 2020Nanette gave Australian stand up comedian Hannah Gadsby stardom and star power. She talks to Jesse about her second Netflix comedy special, Douglas. Video, Audio
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The Laugh Track - Paul Yates
24 May 2020TV producer and actor Paul Yates is rearing to get back into the editing suite tomorrow, after weeks of enforced time away from it. He's one of the creatives behind the homegrown TV comedy Wellington… Audio
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The week that was with Te Radar and Melanie Bracewell
22 May 2020Our comedians Te Radar and Melanie Bracewell have a feast of funnies, including the tale of the Sydney man accused on breaking into Australia's oldest museum to snap selfies with the dinosaur exhibit.
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Alan Zweibel - born to make funny people funnier
19 May 2020Alan Zweibel was a writer in the early days of Saturday Night Live, It's Garry Shandling's Show and Curb Your Enthusiasm. He details a life in comedy in his new memoir, Laugh Lines: My Life Helping… Audio
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Remembering comedy star Fred Willard
18 May 2020The American comedy star Fred Willard died on Saturday, at the age of 86 years old. Audio