The Sampler

Tony Stamp delves into the latest album releases, looks back at past classics, and speaks with a range of people on the pop cultural landscape.

Hosted by Tony Stamp

On air:

Sundays at 4.00pm, encore on Wednesdays at 11.00pm on RNZ National

RNZ exclusive

This podcast is only available on the RNZ website and apps, ad‑free and uninterrupted.

Favourite local albums of 2025

This podcast is only available on the RNZ website and apps, ad‑free and uninterrupted.

Favourite local albums of 2025

Host and Producer

Zen Yates-Fill

Executive Producer

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