Melody Thomas

Didn't you know? It's 20-bi-teen! What better time to get schooled on the ins and outs of bisexuality. In this ep, a couple from season 2 return to talk about the difference between being bi and… Audio

Live from the Bread and Circus Festival in Christchurch, Melody Thomas puts your sex and relationship questions to father-daughter sex advice duo Nic and Lena beets, plus Gemma Syme talks about coming… Audio

The creators and hosts of the popular RNZ podcasts BANG! and Black Sheep are heading to Christchurch for a live show! Audio

We look at some new media trends that have sprung up recently, like Youtube influencers and VR, and think about where they might be taking us. Audio

Hurrah! BANG! returns for Season 3 on Monday March 4th. Audio

In this episode of Pop! Culture, Melody Thomas and Tony Stamp explore queer representation in television, film and pop music and where LGBTQIA+ audiences are hoping it will go from here. Audio

This episode: the last few years have been hailed as a new era in mainstream onscreen inclusion, from Black Panther to Crazy Rich Asians. We look at the media's response, and explain what the term… Audio

What do our 'tastes' say about us? And who gets to decide whether they're 'good' or 'bad'? In this episode of Pop! Culture, Melody Thomas and Tony Stamp examine the elusive notion of taste. Audio

We look at how the rise in gaming culture has affected NZ - from people who get paid to stream themselves playing games online to a locally made game that helps young people deal with depression. Audio

We explore themes and characters of popular culture, and what their popularity says about us. First up: Mermaids! (And Mermen. And Tritons. And Sirens. And... you get the gist.) Featuring author and… Audio

On this week's Pocket Edition we talk to Michael Cathro from Dunedin band Ha The Unclear, and Ben and Jonny from Wellington's All Seeing Hand. Audio

A previous episode of BANG! left a few loose ends so Melody Thomas pulls together a panel for a discussion of tricky topics. Audio

In this very special episode of BANG! recorded in front of a live audience at The Basement Theatre, Melody Thomas and guests dispense advice, tell personal stories, recite erotic poems and have a few… Audio

We hear three stories from people who have worked through shame or embarrassment towards "really wonderful sunshine" on the other side. Audio

How do lesbians have sex? What's it like to be asexual? Or polyamorous? And how can a disability affect your sex life? Melody Thomas seeks answers from the people who know best. Audio

'Toxic masculinity' is a phrase that gets thrown around a lot these days but a lot of guys seem not to like it... Maybe it's the 'toxic' part? In this episode of BANG! Melody Thomas takes a trip to a… Audio