Jesse Mulligan
Music 101: Charlotte Ryan
Charlotte Ryan, host of Music 101 here on RNZ each Saturday afternoon from 1pm talks about what's happening on the music scene over the weekend, what's coming up on her show tomorrow and because… Audio
NZ Live: Richter City Rebels
The Richter City Rebels are a local brass ensemble bringing the sound of New Orleans to Aotearoa. Audio
Film Review with Sam Hollis
Today Sam talks to Jesse about Red, White and Brass all filmed in Wellington. He's also seen Living, a film set in 1950s London starring Bill Nighy. Audio
History with Dr Grant Morris: NZ's universities bookstores
Vicbooks in Wellington closes this week. The loss of Victoria University of Wellington's famous bookstore will be felt by many Wellingtonians. But why are university bookstores so important? Dr Grant… Audio
Solving the World's Problems with Steve Wyn-Harris
Today Steve Wyn-Harris talks to Jesse about hanging up his gumboots and enjoying retirement after a 40 year long farming career. He's got a succession plan in place and talks about the the changes… Audio
Music Critic: Matthew Crawley
Today Matthew talks to Jesse about music from Kurt Vile and a new local band, Ringlets. Audio
NZ Sporting History: John Munro on his father's success
For this week's sporting history we're looking back at the legendary achievements of world famous motorcycling Southlander Burt Munro. John Munro joins Jesse to talk about his father's life and… Audio
Life after tech jobs
The hits just keep coming for tech workers all over the world. Claire Stapleton writes an advice column on Substack for tech workers with a warning for all employees to re-evaluate the role of work to… Audio
Bookmarks with Michelle Savill
Today's bookmarks guest is filmmaker Michelle Savill. She spent the better part of a decade producing a number of short films including 'Ellen is Leaving' and 'Bats', which found great success on the… Audio
Podcast Critic: Elliott Childs
Today Elliott talks to Jesse about James Bonding, a podcast with two guys talking about James Bond movies, hosted by Matt Gourley. Audio
Emma Warren looks at the reasons we dance
Humans dance. It's what we do. So many of our important ceremonies and rituals throughout history include dancing; courtly ballrooms, weddings, school discos. Emma Warren has written a book about the… Audio
Music feature: Prince with Josh Ellery
For today's music feature we focus in on the career and legacy of Prince. Emerging in the late 1970s as a prodigy musician, he developed a reputation as a prolific virtuoso who wrote, produced… Audio
Book Critic: Claire Mabey
Today Claire talks to Jesse about three different memoirs. The Other Side by Jennifer Higgie, A Forager's Life by Helen Lehndorf and Winter Warmers: Recipes and stories from a New Zealand High Country… Audio
Financial feminist encouraging women to create their own wealth
'Financial feminist' Tori Dunlap has coached millions of women on how to negotiate better salaries, pay off debt and save money through her popular TikTok videos and podcast. She's now written her… Audio
Expert feature: Learning another language
For today's expert we've got some tips on learning a language. Like mastering a craft or a musical instrument, learning a new language takes years of consistent practice. But are there ways to do it… Audio
Australian Correspondent Brad Foster
Brad Foster reports on the upcoming NSW election this Saturday, the local reaction to the nuclear powered sub deal with America and the UK, and provides a sneak-peak of the Vivid Light Festival in May… Audio
Television Critic: Linda Burgess
Today Linda talks to Jesse about A Spy Among Friends on TVNZ+ and The Tipping Point also on TV 1 and TVNZ+. Audio
Critter of the Week: The Devil’s fingers fungus
This week's critter is a species of stinkhorn fungi that looks (and smells) like the beginning of a zombie apocalypse. The Devil's fingers fungus (Clathrus archeri) sprouts red tentacles out of the… Audio
Gardening with Lynda Hallinan
Today Lynda talks to Jesse about specialist nurseries. She's also been at Ayrlies plant fair which is on today and tomorrow. Audio
Music 101: Kara Rickard
Kara Rickard is hosting Music 101 this weekend, on air from 1pm tomorrow afternoon. She joins Jesse to talk about what's happening on the music scene over the weekend, what's coming up on her show… Audio
