Jesse Mulligan
Godfather actor looks back on film that changed his life
Gianni Russo reflects on the 50th anniversary of The Godfather and his life in the movies and the Mob. Audio
The Art of Flamenco with Paul Bosauder
We speak to New Zealand's only professional flamenco artist, Paul Bosauder, about the noble art of flamenco. Audio
Book Critic: Anna Rankin
Reviewer Anna Rankin talks to Jesse about Joan Didion's non-fiction collection, Political Fictions. Audio
Case #035 - Cynthia Grierson Jackson
In 1960, police discovered the body of a man in a central Auckland apartment, but it is the disappearance of his wife, Cynthia Grierson Jackson that has baffled police for more than half a decade. Audio
Daniel Pink on the power of regret
Sometimes we do need to look back and examine the pain of the past, says best-selling author Daniel Pink. Audio
Making sourdough with Maya Handley
Expert sourdough baker Maya Handley has mastered the art of making this artisan bread and shares some tips! Video, Audio
Across the ditch with Brad Foster
Sydney-based Brad Foster talks to Jesse about a fatal shark attack at a Sydney beach, the latest Covid count, and the relaxing of Covid rules for nightclubs. Audio
Television Critic: Claire Chitham
Claire Chitham talks to Jesse about two shows on Neon right now, This Way Up and Euphoria. Audio
Number one album in NZ charts history
Every Monday Jesse looks back at the NZ charts to the albums which were number one. This week we go back to 1991 when the Commitments Soundtrack was released and went flying up the charts to the… Audio
From Timaru to the catwalk of NY Fashion Week
Eight-year-old Sarah Young from Timaru is in the spotlight after walking the runway at New York Fashion Week. Audio
Waikato residents dark about new solar farm plans
Plans for a Waikato solar farm have local residents concerned about the impact it will have on the picturesque countryside. Audio
Call for more women to consider dairy farming
Eastern Bay of Plenty dairy farmer Shannon Munro talks to Jesse about a labour shortage in the dairy industry and why she is calling for more women to get involved. Audio
Ditching the 'gamer' stereotype with Chelsea Rapp
Chelsea Rapp, who's the chair of the New Zealand Game Developers Association, joins us to bust some stereotypes about gaming! Audio
Fears for 103-year-old war memorial building
Heritage advocates are calling for a 103-year-old war memorial building in Christchurch to be saved from demolition. Audio
Auckland babies needed for kūmara gut health trial
Researchers have put the call out for 300 Auckland babies to take part in a trial to investigate the potential health benefits of kūmara. Audio
Covid-19: Michael Baker on rising community cases
Professor Michael Baker talks to Jesse about the rapid rise in cases and why people shouldn't be alarmed. Audio
Afternoons Book Quiz for 16 February 2022
RNZ producer and onetime bookseller Robert Kelly and our regular book quizmaster is away, so today Jesse will have a few books to talk about and you have to guess what they have in common to win a… Audio
Feilding English teacher pens memoir to inspire students
Feilding High School English teacher Philip Jeffreys tells Jesse about writing a memoir to inspire his students. Audio
Concerns over proposed subdivision for Nelson's Matai Valley
Concerns are growing in Nelson over a proposed residential development in Maitai Valley. Peter Taylor from the Save the Matai group speaks to Jesse. Audio
Record crops for fruit growers amid picker shortage
Richard Clarkson, pipfruit general manager at Birdhurst Orchards in Motueka and president of the Motueka Fruit Growers Association, talks to Jesse about the ongoing labour shortage. Audio