Afternoons for Monday 17 September 2018

Short Story Club

This Thursday we will be talking about Peter Wells' first published story, Outing

The writer of the best email about this story wins a copy of his recent novel, Dear Oliver from Massey Univerity Press.

1:10 First song

1:15 Snow blankets parts of the South Island

Heavy snowfall in South Island has closed some roads, disrupted flights and cut power in parts of Central Otago.

In Wanaka, and Lake Hawea it's a winter wonderland. Rachel Brown, a Wanaka community board member and high country farmer Angus Rowley from Lake Hawea Station tell us what the snow's like where they are.

1:25 In Defence of Conspiracy Theories

We hear a lot about the dangers of conspiracy theories, especially if they cause people to make poor or dangerous decisions. But are they all bad?

David Coady from the University of Tasmania has books and articles on conspiracy theories, and reckons they deserve a bit more credit than they get

1:35 New Zealand's landscape painting history

Paris Kirby is with us to talk about her exhibition of landscapes, which is part of the Fertile Ground exhibition at Sanderson Contemporary in New Market.

Fertile Ground shows the art of post-colonial woman landscape painters celebrating the 125th anniversary of the Women's Suffragette movement.

1:40 Great album

2:10 Television Critic Melenie Parkes

Melenie has some suggestions of things to watch in under 30 minutes:

In the Long Run (TVNZ)

American Woman (Lightbox)

Explained (Netflix)

2:20 Why we snore and can we stop?

Snoring has led to divorces,  murderous thoughts, and many sleepless nights!  More than a quarter of men are snorers, and just under ten percent of women snore regularly.

Dr Andy Davies is a sleep and respiratory physician at the Bowen Specialist Centre, and he joins us to explain why people snore, whether it’s a worry, and how to stop it.

3:10 Healthy tips from the All Black's conditioning coach

We can't all be All Blacks but we can learn a thing or two about getting in shape and staying healthy from the man who keeps our top ruby players in line.  All Black strength and conditioning coach Dr Nic Gill explains what works and what doesn't when it comes to exercise and nutrition. He shares his empowering advice, recipes and health hacks  in his new book, Health Your Self; The One Stop Handbook to a Healthier, More Energetic You.

3:35 Voices

3:45 The Pre-Panel Story of the Day and One Quick Question

4:05 The Panel with Andrew Hoggard and Maria Slade

 

Music played in this show

1:10pm - FIRST SONG:
Artist: Lana Del Ray
Song: Mariners Apartment Complex
Album: (single)

1:45pm - GREAT ALBUM:

Artist: Parliament
Song: FlashLight
Comp: Clinton, Worrell, Collins
Album: Tear the Roof Off 1974-80
Label: Casablanca

Artist: Parliament
Song:  Give Up the Funk (Tear the Roof off the Sucker)"
Comp: Mothership Connection)    Clinton, Collins, Brailey
Album: Tear the Roof Off 1974-80
Label: Casablanca

Artist: Parliament
Song: P-Funk (Wants to Get Funked Up)"
Comp: Clinton, Collins, Worrell
Album: Tear the Roof Off 1974-80
Label: Casablanca

3:30
Artist: Kane Strang
Song: my smile is extinct
Comp: Kane Strang
Album: Two Hearts and No Brain
Label:   Dead Oceans