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Author and journalist David Cohen joins Jesse to talk about some of his favourite books, songs, TV shows and more. Audio

Jesse speaks to Manukau Councillor Efeso Collins about the Covid-19 sub-cluster in Mt Roskill.  Audio

As the world waits for a vaccine to end the Covid-19 pandemic, we'll talk about the father of the anti-vaxx movement. Andrew Wakefield falsely linked the MMR vaccine with autism 22 years ago and the… Audio

With our attention spans decreased are great song intros becoming an endangered species? DJ Sticky Fingaz, talks to Jesse about the best intros of the past 40 years.  Audio

The Moths and Butterflies of NZ Trust is warning people to stop treating monarch butterflies as pets if they come across unwell or struggling ones. Jacqui Knight is the Trust's secretary and explains… Audio

Political reporter with Newsroom, Marc Daalder, spoke to WHO's special envoy Dr David Nabarro about New Zealand's approach to COVID-19 and the prospect of elimination here. Audio

Our expert today was, canine behaviour specialist Craig Peryer, aka The Dog Fixer. He explained to Jesse that recently he'd been having to deal with more dogs with separation anxiety post lockdown  Audio

For 61 days protestors have been at a property in the Auckland suburb of Avondale in a bid to save a stand of 100 year old native trees. Zane Wedding is one of them, he talks to Jesse about why… Audio

This Critter of the Week is on a free ride with free food for life! DOC's Nic Toki explains to Jesse that the Kiwi Feather Mite may just be the worst hitch-hiker in New Zealand, and perhaps the least… Audio, Gallery

A charity has been set up to provide support and relief to social workers who are helping vulnerable Maori families to get through the Covid-19 related hardships. Jen Deben, came up with the idea, she… Audio

Huntly residents are perplexed and unhappy the Waikato regional council is opposing a zoning change which would enable a Sleepyhead factory  to be built. Huntly community board member, Red Wootton… Audio

There's a new online cultural phenomenon for super devoted celebrity fans. Jesse speaks to Jules LeFevre, music editor of Junkee.com in Australia about Stan culture and its more sinister side. Audio

Tom Savini is the legendary special effects make-up artist behind movies like the original Dawn of the Dead, Friday the 13th and Texas Chain Saw Massacre 2. Audio, Gallery

Mandy Myles is the founder of a new online indie bookstore, Bookety Book Books, which she decided to set up during the first Covid-19 lockdown. She's today's Bookmarks guest. Audio

Paul Bushnell looks at two different approaches to finance and business podcasts: the short series and the ongoing weekly installment.He reviews Planet Money and Floundering with Jesse. Audio

Kahu Kutia from Nga Taonga pays tribute to one of Aotearoa's profilic pioneer filmmakers - Ramai Hayward. Ramai Hayward was probably the first Māori woman to work as a professional film maker. Audio

Jesse plays a medley of some of the early entries to our Kiwi Cover Song Contest

- Fionn Murphy's instrumental cover of the Sons of Zions 'Drift Away/Potere Ana' - which he recorded live on a bass… Audio

When a popular breakfast show in Adelaide played a trick on a listener, they never expected the tables to be turned on them in a very dramatic way.  Amber Petty talks to Jesse about the 12 year long… Audio

RNZ's Caucus podcast co-host Tim Waktin talks to Jesse about the husband of the National Party leader under fire and The Green Party Co-leader back down on funding a green school in Taranaki. Audio

This week's expert, Dr Leilani Walker, joins Jesse to answer everything you've ever wanted to know about butterflies. Audio, Gallery

Delwyn Tuanui, from Chatham Island Food Co.speaks to Jesse about fishing in the Chathams. Audio

Many New Zealanders now have to regularly don a mask or face covering but mask-wearing as a part of life is still quite new to many of us. Dr Michelle Dickinson, aka Nanogirl, shares the latest… Audio

Travelling Bones has just been released by southern singer / songwriter Jenny Mitchell. Audio

A new digital gallery aims to connect the work of New Zealand artists with young art buyers.  Audio