Jesse Mulligan
Television Critic: Claire Chitham
Today Claire talks to Jesse about The Offer on TVNZ, Pachinko on Apple TV and Mayor of Kingstown on Amazon. Audio
Boh Runga's latest podcast project
Musician, designer and creative Boh Runga's got a new podcast out called Bohboh radio. She talks to Jesse about the limited series, which is all about people reliving their treasured childhood… Audio
World Refugee Day, we check in with Ramez Sharfo
Today is World Refugee Day.. Waikato is one of the biggest refugee centres in Aotearoa, and over a hundred refugees in the Waikato are currently studying at Wintec. Among those improving their English… Audio
Youngest athlete to go to the Commonwealth Games, Maggie Squire
Maggie Squire is the youngest athlete in New Zealand's Common Wealth Games team to compete in Birmingham this year. The sixteen year old diver speaks to Jesse before heading off. Audio
Critter of the Week: Resurrection lichen
This week's critter is a true vagabond - it lives its life blowing around in hot, dry lands, going wherever the wind takes it. Famous (amongst lichenologists) for its powers of resurrection, the… Audio
DIY with Stan Scott
Builder Stan Scott is back today to answer any of your DIY questions or help with any tips on projects. You can send your questions to jesse@rnz.co.nz or text 2101 and we'll get them to Stan. Audio
Music 101: Charlotte Ryan
Charlotte Ryan, host of Music 101 here on RNZ each Saturday afternoon from 1pm talks about what's happening on the music scene over the weekend, what's coming up on her show tomorrow and because… Audio
Roast Leg of Lamb with Olives & Orange and Easy Oven Potatoes
Today chef and founder of My Shared Kitchen, Julie Biuso shares a lovely winter recipe for Roast Leg of Lamb and Easy Oven potatoes. She's suggesting this might make a nice meal to share with family… Audio
NZ Live: Black Seeds
Beloved Wellington reggae band The Black Seeds play a live session in celebration of their new album Love & Fire. Next week they set off on a national tour for the first time in five years. Video, Audio
Film Review with Graeme Tuckett
Today Graeme talks to Jesse about Nude Tuesday, Lightyear and Men. Audio
Your Money with Mary Holm
This week Mary Holm is tackling the issue of whether or not Kiwisaver Funds are good value for money and what you can do about it if they're not. Audio
NZ Sporting History: The story of Kiwi the Cup winning horse
Today on NZ Sport History were going all the way back to Melbourne in 1983 when legendary jockey Jim "pumper" Cassidy rode 'Kiwi' from dead last to win the 1983 Melbourne Cup. Later that same year… Audio
Music Critic: Tony Stamp
Today Tony Stamp talks to Jesse about music from Nilüfer Yanya and Wilma Archer. Audio
Following the fortunes of NZ pipe organist Thomas Gaynor
It is the king of instruments. Nothing is louder, bigger or more complicated than the pipe organ. And one of the most accomplished players in the world is Kiwi Thomas Gaynor from Wellington. Audio
Bookmarks with Tatyana Kulida
Today's bookmarks guest was born in Crimea but moved to the US as a teenager. Now Tatyana Kulida calls New Zealand home and has established herself as on of the country's top realist artists. Audio
Podcast Critic: Ximena Smith
Today Te Ao with Moana reporter Ximena Smith talks to Jesse about The Commune, a new stuff podcast by Adam Dudding and Eugene Bingham. She's also been listening to Unreal: A Critical History of… Audio
The secret power of secrets
Dr Michael Slepianstudies secrets at Columbia University. Hiding secrets is hard work, living with a secret is even harder. His book is called The Secret Power of Secrets. Audio
Music feature: Pearl Jam
Pearl Jam, one of the best-selling bands of all time and last year celebrated with a 30th anniversary of their debut record. Audio
Book Critic: Catherine Robertson
This week author Catherine Robertson talks to Jesse about three recent books from New Zealand authors, who she feels deserve more attention than they are currently getting. Audio
How we cope with change, what happens in our brains
Dr Maya Shankar's life took an unexpected turn after becoming a violin prodiy as a child. She's now a cognitive scientist who studies how we cope with change. Audio
