All things library-related, including interviews and thought-provoking discussions - with some laughs thrown in.
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Indie Stacks Podcasts
Three different shows. One common theme: celebrating the world of books.This podcast network is for readers and writers interested in hearing about awesome new books spanning a wide variety of different genres. Whether you’re hoping to get to know a new author or are in need of some practical writing tips, the BookSpeak Network has you covered.~The first program in the BookSpeak Network is the Sunbury Press Books Show. Hosted by the CEO of indie publisher Sunbury Press Lawrence Knorr, this s ...
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Learn to make and sell indie games with Matt Hackett, author of How to Make a Video Game All By Yourself.
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Jesse Mulligan presents an upbeat mix of the curious and the compelling, ranging from the stories of the day to the great questions of our time.
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A book club podcast. Every week, Paul and Eric discuss one comic book story, and then watch one movie/TV show based on that same character! Want to learn more about a particular hero/villain before the adaptation comes out? Start here! We'll learn with you! At the end we will compare them both to see how they stack up! Our podcast covers all range of stories, from marvel comics, DC comics, and even indie stuff.
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Game Dev Advice: The Game Developer's Podcast
The HP Video Game Podcast Network - John JP Podlasek
🎙️ Game Dev Advice is hosted by 30+ year game industry veteran John “JP” Podlasek, who interviews game designers, programmers, producers, artists, writers, arcade owners, CEOs, and more. Hear insider stories, practical tips, and real-world advice from across the gaming industry. Whether you're an aspiring developer or a longtime veteran, you’ll find valuable insights, career guidance, and behind-the-scenes stories—sometimes funny, always honest. 👉 Subscribe now and visit GameDevAdvice.com fo ...
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From Disney’s “Where’s My Water?” to Solo Indie Dev Success: How Creativity and Persistence Built a Game Career, with Tim “Walaber” FitzRandolph
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1:21:34In this episode, we dive deep into Tim’s creative journey behind Disney’s hit mobile game Where’s My Water? and what it really takes to break into and succeed in the game industry. From starting out in QA testing to leading creative teams at Disney, and later becoming a successful solo indie developer, Tim’s conversation is packed with insights, st…
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"The Way We Used to Walk" Authors Megan Engelhardt & Mark Beall on The Brown Posey Press Show!
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55:15"What happens when the saviors of the world are falling apart at the seams?" Fifteen years ago, six college housemates unwittingly opened a portal which unleashed monsters upon the world. Of the six, only Charlie touched this portal, and has paid the price, in the loss of his family. In addition, his friends' memories of the incident were erased. N…
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Critter of the Week merch is back! That's right, you can proudly show off your favourite endangered critter. Orders close on October 6th, with delivery in mid-November. THE LINK TO ORDER A BAG, A TEE OR A HOODIE IS HERE Remember to measure your size because this is all about pre-ordering to fit. $5 from every product goes straight to local conserva…
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It's a messy looking weekend of weather for most of us so what better time to do some thinking about design and decorating, award winning interior designer - and design teacher - Sylvia Sandford is with me to answer any of your questions.
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Kara Rickard host of Music 101 shares what's happening on the music scene over the weekend, what's coming up on her show tomorrow and because Friday is new music day - she'll pick us a track to play.
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Yellow Brick Road's Martin Bosley joins Jesse and has a superb recipe to share banana, macadamia and miso cake!
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Film critic Dominic Corry is here to tell us about Caught Stealing and Relay, both in cinemas now.
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Freaky Friday: A chance to connect with love ones
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7:02Time for Freaky Friday, our place for your stories of the supernatural. We're talking the unexplained, occult, serendipitous, you get the idea.
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Meet the women behind the Kapiti wetland restoration
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13:48Jill Visser and Eraena Catsburg chat to Jesse about their wetland restoration project.
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Why New Zealand still has so much to learn from its past
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11:03James Belich ONZM says recent cuts at the Ministry of Culture and Heritage are shortsighted.
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What, if any, are the long-term effects of being
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14:32Around six thousand babies are born premature each year in New Zealand, of those about one percent are very premature.
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Jesse Mulligan is joined by The Panel host Wallace Chapman and producer José Barbosa to preview this evening's marlarky.
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It's time to talk money matters with Mary Holm and today we're going to focus on an issue many New Zealanders are grappling with are you a financial failure if you don't own a home? A recent survey of New Zealanders: (By One Choice) shows half who don't currently own a home are not even somewhat confident home ownership will be achievable for them.…
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Today for the letter "G" we're heading into the great outdoors and taking a closer look at our Great Walks
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Group Chat: Why was the world's reaction to Taylor Swift's
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9:53Culture 101's Perlina Lau and Afternoons Senior Producer Olivia Wilson join Jesse.
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You're the Judge: Is it wrong to kiss your pet then kiss
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4:43We're starting a new segment today called 'You're the Judge' where we present both sides of an issue and you, our audience, decide who is right.
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How a Christchurch indie band got a residency in Seoul
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5:31Christchurch indie band There's A Tuesday just returned from a 10-day residency in Seoul and bandmates Nat Hutton and Minnie Robberds tell us more.
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The New Zealand teenager hitting all the right notes
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6:54We've celebrated the achievements of several young Kiwis this week, but how about a scholarship to one of the oldest and most prestigious universities in the world?
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Hear ye Hear ye! Bluff has a new town crier!
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4:11Back in June we interview a Bluff local about the town's daunting search for a new town crier.
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Retail crime is back in the news which got us wondering if crime in New Zealand is getting more brazen - and if so, how can we stop it?
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Stories from Our Changing World: What powers New Zealand?
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12:40Time for Our Changing World, and we're catching up with Claire Concannon, who has been looking into the different energy sources New Zealand, and what this might look like in the future.
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Kedgeree is an Anglo-Indian classic, though traditionally served for brunch, it makes a brilliant one pan dinner. Lentils make this version a little different, the addition of lentils makes my kedgeree richer and more texturally satisfying. Crispy fried shallots or onions to top it before serving adds fantastic crunch. Full recipe is here…
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Pat Barrett shares tales from his South American adventure. In May 1982 three young kiwi travellers set out to explore South America on their own terms with no other knowledge of this wild and mysterious continent than that gleaned from the travel 'bible' of the day - The South American Handbook. Unbeknownst to them, their adventure began in a time…
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Why is Taylor Swift's engagement such HUGE news?
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4:14Unless you've been living under a rock, you'll know Taylor Swift has got engaged to American football player Travis Kelce. Now, RNZ might not seem the place for talk of Taytay .. but she is an undeniable cultural force, news of her engagement hit the headlines the world over .. her two-year-long Eras tour was the most lucrative tour in music histor…
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Heaven for BBQ lovers: 'Fire on High' festival is back in Chch
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8:49This Saturday, High Street in Christchurch will transform into a barbeque lover's idea of heaven. The 'Fire on High' food festival brings the city's best chefs together for a day of top-shelf street food, all cooking over fire on custom-build barbeques. Rod Thomson and Josh Hunter from Food by Fire are two of the organisers behind it. Rod is the co…
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The New Zealand science students wowing the world
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6:49The International Biology Olympiad is one of the most prestigious science competitions for pre-university students in the world. This year it was held in July in Quezon City in the Philippines, and four Kiwi students went along to represent New Zealand. Astonishingly, all four returned as medallists, including Oren Dabbach who won silver, ranking h…
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Is 'On Farm Harvest' the future of ethical meat?
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16:04On farm harvest refers to the practice of killing animals on the same land on which they were raised. Only a few farms in New Zealand are certified to do this however practitioners say it is in the best interests of both the animals and the consumer. Deborah Pead has built a career in public relations but for almost 25 years she has also been devel…
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Feature interview: The Bite Club you don't want to be part of
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27:12The first rule of Bite Club is that you don't really want to join. Dave Pearson started Bite Club about 12 years ago after surviving an attack by a three-metre-long bull shark off the coast of New South Wales. He found himself isolated and misunderstood. People make jokes and accused him of being cruel to sharks. So, he started the Bite Club for pe…
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Update on Oz with Brad Foster: Erin Patterson is back in court
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8:06Convicted triple murderer Erin Patterson is back in front of the court, and the cameras, for her sentencing trial, which is also a chance for victims to read their impact statements. Friend of the show Brad Foster is keeping an eye on developments for us. He chats to Jesse about this and other issues hitting headlines across the Tasman.…
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Book Critic: Catherine Ross shares her recommendations
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10:26There's a theme in today's book recommendations all of them are non-fiction and all of them are written by women, but our critic says that shouldn't stop young, not so young, women and men reading them. Director of Library at Auckland Grammar School's Catherine Ross is with Jesse. Today's books: For Ages 11+ Normal Women (Young Readers Edition) By …
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Panels Executive Producer Jose Barbosa is with Jesse to share a couple of his favourite podcasts both of which have a supernatural or paranormal vibe to them. Uncanny : BBC Audio Uncanny - Season Four Sasquash Chronicles: (49) Sasquatch Chronicles Episodes - YouTube
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Why Daffodil Day feels more urgent than ever before
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11:29This Friday is Daffodil Day, the Cancer Society's annual appeal for donations, and this year the Chief Executive says Daffodil Day feels more urgent than ever. One in three New Zealanders will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime, and of course, the disease doesn't just affect them, it extends to family, friends, and anyone close to them. Lea…
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Find out why a little lamb took a ride on the Otago ferry
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5:22The phrase "be careful what you wish for" comes to mind with this next story. For more than two years the Otago Harbour Port to Port ferry has advertised an option for passengers to "add a sheep" to their ticket. It was added to the website in jest, but on Saturday, a joke became reality. Port to Port ferry operator Rachel McGregor chats to Jesse.…
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Is it still safe to put down a deposit for building work?
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10:15The story today of homeowners who say they have been dupped by a Wellington based construction company has highlighted the potential fishhooks for those needing building work done. So what should homeowners be mindful of when getting building and construction work done? John Tookey is Professor of Construction Management at AUT and talks to Jesse.…
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Building better cities builds better communities
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25:33Human despair today is driven less by economic hardship and more by the breakdown of strong, healthy communities that begin with strong healthy neighborhoods. This is the view from street level from Chris Arnade. 15 years ago, he walked away from Wall Street, and now he spends his time taking buses and walking in cities around the world. He's curre…
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We thought it was time for a deep dive into our dairy industry The dairy industry has been dominating headlines recently.
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As regular listeners will know, we like a cold call here on Afternoons, a chance to add a little suspense to the day.
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Claire Chitham is with Jesse to talk about her viewing recommendations: Smoke - Apple + Hostage - Netflix
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Find out why a rescued Kiwi has become an internet sensation
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5:49An injured kiwi snacking on some tasty looking worms has become an online star.
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The Women's Rugby WC has kicked off and the crowds are HUGE!
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8:07The Women's Rugby World Cup kicked off over the weekend and across the 32-match tournament 375,000 of the 470,000 tickets have already been sold
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How charitable trust Story Store is getting more kids reading
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10:01Auckland-based charitable trust Story Store collects second-hand children's books and distributes them to school libraries.
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Is it just us, or is everyone sick right now?
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14:03We don't know about you, but everywhere we look at the moment there is sickness.
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The History Stacks: Michael L. Hawley talks of Jack the Ripper
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28:09Michael L. Hawley has become an authority on the mass murderer known as Jack the Ripper, and his contributions have brought us closer to finding out his true identity. He is the author of several books on the subject and related matters, which you may find at his author page. His titles include Jack the Ripper Suspect Dr. Francis Tumblety, and The …
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It's National Poetry Day - a nationwide eruption of words, voices, and creativity - and also the day for Afternoons' Poetry Day Competition. Poet and author Tracey Slaughter set the challenge of six words and six lines. The words were windscreen, flax, sanctuary, audio, ultraviolet and return. There was an avalanche of entries, but there can only b…
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Critter of the Week: The Jaw Moth is in the spotlight
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15:38Critter of the Week is our chance to put the spotlight on some of our endangered creatures. This week we're turning our attention to jaw moths, they're considered to be the most primitive living moths, dating back to a time when flowers weren't around. That's not only what makes them special - they have magnificent hair, as the photo shows! Forest …
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How long is too long to leave your pet at home alone?
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7:10Most pet owners will tell you that in an ideal world you'd spend all day with your four-legged friend, but in reality, life and work can often get in the way. Well, Australia is looking to do something about that with potential new laws that could see dog owners having to spend at least three hours with their pets every day - regardless of any othe…
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It's National Poetry Day which means it is Afternoons' Poetry Day Competition ... earlier in the show we gave you six words and asked you to send us your poem, Poet and author Tracey Slaughter has been reading and assessing the entries .. and is back with me to annnounce the winners .. Oh and as well as getting your work read out on radio, winners …
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Connie Clarkson is the manager of Auckland Council's The Kitchen Project and earlier this year was named as one of Aotearoa's Top 50 Women in Food and Drink. Connie pointed out to us that the world caters for couples; twin share tour packages, supermarkets bundle product and loaves of bread. Things that often seem to cut singles out. But single hou…
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Film Review: How does Naked GUN 2025 stack up?
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9:12Kate Rodger chats to Emile about Naked Gun and Workmates.
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Time for Freaky Friday, our weekly showcase of your spooky stories, baffling mysteries, and eerie co-incidences. If you have a Freaky Friday story to hare - 2101 on the text or [email protected] via email, please remember to include your number. Today we're joined by Leigh.
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