Jesse Mulligan
Memoirs and Misinformation by actor Jim Carrey and writer Dana Vachon
They call it an "anti-memoir", the novel by actor Jim Carrey and writer Dana Vachon that explores the price of fame and facade of status through the life of a certain person famous for physical… Audio
Expert Feature: Aliens - Is there life out there?
Today's expert canvassed the possibilities of alien life. Victoria University astrophysics lecturer, Dr Stephen Curran joined Jesse to talk about whether we are alone in the universe. Audio
Emma John's TV choices
Emma John reviews Perry Mason and High Fidelity - and gives a snapshot of five fun shows to watch during lockdown. The Gentleman - iTunes; Love on the Spectrum - Netflix; A.P. Bio - Neon; Blockers -… Audio
Great NZ Album
Salmonella Dub - Inside the Dub Plates For their 2001 album Inside the Dub Plates, they brought back David Wernham to engineer rhythm section recordings, and worked extensively with Paddy Free on the… Audio
Shipwreck Trading supplying treasures around NZ
A retirement hobby has turned into a successful and growing business for Hutt Valley couple, Margie Petherick and Robert Baldock. Robert talks to Jesse about their shop, Shipwreck Trading, on the… Audio
Stopping the spread of COVID misinformation
The Health minister moved to quash false and nasty information at a COVID update briefing, after the malicious rumour came to his attention. Jesse speaks to tech commentator, Paul Brislen, about the… Audio
Analysis of election delayed to October 17th
The Prime Minister has delayed this year's general election to October 17th. Jesse speaks to public relations consultant and former National Party press secretary, Ben Thomas, about the impact the… Audio
Watercare CEO resigns
The head of Auckland's Watercare, Raveen Jaduram has resigned as the supercity faces severe water shortages and restrictions. New Zealand Herald senior writer, Simon Wilson, speaks to Jesse about… Audio
Critter of the Week North Auckland Worm
This week's critter lives under Auckland and is a mysterious species. It's big, it's hairy and it glows in the dark. Audio
Ask the builder
Stan Scott answers your DIY questions - please email afternoons@rnz.co.nz if you have anything you'd like Stan's advice on. Audio
Music 101: Charlotte Ryan
Charlotte Ryan, host of Music 101 here on RNZ each Saturday afternoon from midday talks about what's happening on the music scene over the weekend, what's coming up on her show tomorrow and because… Audio
How to cook the perfect steak
Nourish Group's national executive chef Gareth Stewart talks to Jesse about the challenges the hospitality industry is facing at the moment and the My Nourish Foodboxes born out the first Covid… Audio
Hospitality in Auckland under pressure in alert level 3
Auckland hospitality operators have been hit hard by a return to alert level 3 restrictions, which means no seated dining in cafes and restaurants. Ima Cuisine owner Yael Shochat talks about the… Audio
COVID misinformation again doing the rounds
Health experts are seeing more COVID misinformation doing the rounds as the latest developments in New Zealand coincide with the lead up to a general election. Researcher Kate Hannah talks about… Audio
'Reckless and unethical' development of a vaccine in Russia
Vaccinologist and associate professor at Auckland University, Dr Helen Petousis-Harris is alarmed by the actions of Russia in its development and distribution of a covid-19 vaccine. Audio
Homeless communities in alert level 3 restrictions
Auckland's City Mission has adapted its operations to fit in with alert level 3 restrictions which came into force earlier this week. City Missioner Chris Farrelly talks to Jesse about what they're… Audio
Your Money with Mary Holm How much do you need to save for retirement?
Financial author and journalist Mary Holm discusses how you can work out what's a reasonable goal for you for your retirement savings. Audio
Crimes NZ - The Kahui Twins
Back in 2006 Chris and Cru Kahui were just 84 days old when they were fatally injured. Lawyer Marie Dyhrberg talks to Jesse about the case. Audio
Recipe request
Today's recipe request is keto Scones from BABCO in Palmerston North. Audio
