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Canterbury University law revue courts controversy
A Canterbury University satirical production is courting controversy for perceived racism, sexism and ableism. Audio
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Fail Until You Don't
28 Aug 2019Silver Fern Katrina Rore talks to host James Nokise about losing, learning, crying and taking time for yourself. Produced by Charlie Bleakley. Audio
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Fiona Collins - from Samoa with Alofa
25 Aug 2019Over the last decade she's been involved in films including Vai, Moana and The Orator and set up a successful casting company, all while teaching at the National University of Samoa. Actor, writer and… Audio
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The week that was
23 Aug 2019Comedians Te Radar and Elisabeth Easther traverse a range of topics including - German finger wrestling, a mobility scooter pursuit in Timaru and reaction to Australia banning a popular zombie… Audio
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The $5 Pizza of Happiness
21 Aug 2019Billy T Award-winning comedian Cori Gonzalez-Macuer talks to host James Nokise about being famous, being broke and being honest about your pain. Produced by Charlie Bleakley. Audio
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Calling Home: Owen Lindsay in Vienna
18 Aug 2019This week Owen Lindsay's calling home from Dublin, but his usual residence is in the Austrian capital of Vienna. He's the co-founder and director of Restless Ecstasy Theatre Company. Audio
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Get Out of Your Own Way
14 Aug 2019Entrepreneur Jenene Crossan talks to host James Nokise about resilience, excellence and the power of a good pink suit. Produced by Charlie Bleakley. Audio
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Girl In The Loft
13 Aug 2019Some listeners may remember an interview about 2 years ago when Bryan spoke to Stephanie Sinclaire about her time running the King's Hear theatrepub with her husband Dan Crawford. Stephanie's daughter… Audio
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Fred Armisen: The Funny Side of Music
Comedian, musician and former Saturday Night Live star Fred Armisen brings his new show Comedy For Musicians But Everyone Is Welcome, to Auckland in September. He spoke to Elliott Childs about the… Video, Audio
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Musical Chair: Lisa Chappell
11 Aug 2019This week's Musical Chair guest is the talented Lisa Chappell. She talks about the songs which are special to her and the roles she's played over the years. Audio
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The week that was - snacking by food deliverers
9 Aug 2019Comedians James Elliott and Justine Smith chew over the findings of a US food delivery survey, which reveals one in four takeaway food drivers admit to helping themselves to something to eat, before… Audio
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Cold is Gold
7 Aug 2019Broadcaster Wallace Chapman talks to host James Nokise about bad news, good men and the very best fried chicken. Produced by Charlie Bleakley. Video, Audio
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'This Paranormal Life': otherwordly laughs
3 Aug 2019Do you believe in aliens, or doubt that the Moon Landings ever took place? Me neither...but I didn't let that stop me from enjoying 'This Paranormal Life'! We share an excerpt from episode 67 of 'This… Audio
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The week that was - what your country tastes like
2 Aug 2019Comedians Te Radar and Gemma Gracewood have the rundown on what countries around the world taste of, according to a woman with synaesthesia. New Zealand - wet nail polish and a bumble bee, Australia -… Audio
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Marilyn Waring on her time in Parliament: 'I wasn’t able to stomach the place'
31 Jul 2019Author, economist and recovering politician Marilyn Waring talks to host James Nokise about activism, feminism and the etiquette of eating fried dumplings. Produced by Charlie Bleakley. Audio
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Can comedy survive in the age of outrage?
29 Jul 2019Comedian Alan McElroy's answers the question "Can comedy survive in the age of outrage?" Comedians are now having to ask themselves, who is going to take offence at this joke? A couple of months ago… Audio
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The week that was with Te Radar and Michele A'Court
26 Jul 2019Why you need to be careful where you make coffee in Venice, and cuddling cows for stress relief. Audio
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Go Ahead Caller - Ser13, Ep 3 'Prison Buddies'
26 Jul 2019It'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
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Natalie Haynes brings Troy Story to New Zealand
24 Jul 2019Comedy and the classics are not usually two things that go together, you know, The Iliad, The Odyssey, The Trojan War. But classical scholar turned stand up comedian Natalie Haynes loves these complex… Audio
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Orwell's 1984. 70 years on and still too close for comfort
24 Jul 2019It 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