RDU Podcast

Ben and Josh sit down with Tamsin to discuss an array of new books all available now through Scorpio books!

Ben and Josh have a wonderful chat with Bridget from Bead and Proceed about the upcoming SDG art exhibition as well as the fantastic work she and her organization does around sustainability.

Ben and Josh sit down with Bel from Scorpio Books to talk about Sorrow and Bliss by Meg Mason

Ben and Josh chat with Preston from the Exchange about the creative work spaces/studios at the Exchange

Josh and Ben discuss some wonderful children’s books with the always wonderful Rebecca.

Ben and Josh have a chat with Bel from Scorpio Books About the wonderful book Such A Fun Age by Kiley Reid.

Josh talks to Tamsin from Scorpio Books about Ready Player one by Ernest Cline.

Ben and Josh have a chat with the three Christchurch Youth Advocates for the Electoral Commission. We talk about the youth vote and just how important it is. Listen to this then make sure you go enrol to vote!!

Ben and Josh get Rebecca in the studio to talk about ‘A Month in Siena’ by Hisham Matar.

Josh and Ben sit down with Rebecca From Scorpio Books to Discuss the wonderful book Rodham by Curtis Sittenfeld.

Josh and Ben chat with Tamsin from Scorpio Books about Anne Tyler Book: Red Head By The Side Of the Road.

Josh and Ben have a chat with Andrew Turner about the Christchurch music and arts scene post lockdown and more.

Ben and Josh sit down for a conversation with ECAN councilor Lan Pham.

Ben and Josh talk to Jordan and Stingy from The Butlers about their tour, upcoming nationwide tour and music during lockdown.

Matt chats to composer Rhian Sheehan about his new retrospective, Recollections, Vol. 1

Matt chats to Lee and Dominic about all the latest developments going in to Level 3.

To wrap up, Matt and the doctor chat about employment scams making the rounds in the midst of economic turmoil.

Martyn Pepperell’s picks this week are “A1” and “B2” from Lilipulu’s new EP, Four Amazing Tracks.

Matt and Simeon discuss what is and isn’t fair game in criticizing the governments lock down decisions.

This week, Kit from Scorpio reviews Modern Tarot: Connecting with Your Higher Self Through the Wisdom of the Cards by Michelle Tea

Matt chats to Lan about Level 3 and thinking about environmental issues long term with lessons learned from the pandemic.

Reb Fountain joins The Guest List to chat about her new self titled album dropping this Friday and all the craziness going on right now. Reb’s picks: Cactus Cat – “Look Blue Go Purple” (1986) Tiny Ruins – “Olympic Girls (Solo)” (2019)

This week, Matt and Nick trade notes on Mitt and Being There

Matt chats to Ben Woods about Melted Ice Cream’s upcoming streaming thingy.

Martyn Pepperell’s picks this week are “Before The World Ends” and “Breaker Of Chains” from MHYSA’s new album NEVAEH.

Matt chats to Dr Doonsworth about the reasons behind the odd spike in trashiness the country has seen this week, and why you don’t need avoid anything that rhymes with corona.

Matt chats to Eugenie about why you should NOT flush wet wipes and weather or not David Clarke’s remaining as Health Minister is really tenable.

Matt chats to Julia Harvie about the series of remote dancing courses Movement Art Practice are putting on over the lock down period.

This week, Rebecca from Scorpio reviews Horror Stories: A Memoir by Liz Phair

Matt and Dan chat about the dire future New Zealand media is facing.

Matt chats to Kris Herbert, co-founder of Wanderble about what they do and mindfulness in general

Alistair Barbour (Nowhere) joins the Guest List to talk about the series of original mixes he’s been organising. Alistair’s Picks: Shapeshifter – “One” (2006) Alix Perez & Headland – “Ends” (2020)

Matt and Nick trade notes on The Man Who Bought Mustique and The War Room.

Matt chats to Lindon Puffin about his musical chronicling of his lock down experience.

Matt and Preston chat about the Art Happenings going on and whether or not Catherine Berberian’s rendition of HELP! is bollocks.

Matt and Ryan talk about what current technology could do if you were to suddenly lose your senses of touch, sight, hearing, taste and smell.

Matt and Dom chat about the latest on COVID 19 and journalistic ethics.

Matt chats to Simeon about the latest Covid developments and areas of upmost polite contention between the opposition parties and government.

Martyn Pepperell’s picks this week are “Nice Guy (Guitar Dub)” by Schadaraparr and “Frostie” by Little Tempo from the new compilation Oto No Wa: Selected Sounds of Japan 1988-2018

Matt and Dr. Doonsworth discuss the horrifying spike in penguin eating.

This week, Tamsin from Scorpio reviews You’re Not Listening by Kate Murphy, The School of Life – An Emotional Education by Alain de Botton and This Books is Literally Just Pictures of Snoozy Animals That Will Make You Sleep Better.

Matt chats to Lan about some of the ways Covid-19 if impacting ECan.

Matt chats to Monika about his new mix and what he’s up to during the lock down. Monika’s picks: OMC – “How Bizarre” (1996) Need For Mirrors – “Lambo” (2020)

Matt and Nick trade notes on The Wire, All Quiet on The Western Frontt and The War Room.

Matt chats to Preston about the week’s art happenings and whether or not Steve Reich’s “Livelihood” is bollocks.

Matt and Lee discuss some of the finer details and current grey areas of the lock down.

Dr. Dennis Doonsworth, Dean of the Pandemics and Pandemoniums department at Brinswick University in Auckland joins the show to dispel Corona Virus myths that have been making the rounds.

Matt chats to Kent Brooks of Like A Storm about the band’s canceled tour and what they’re up to now. Kent’s Picks: Shihad – “My Mind’s Sedate” (1999) Devilskin – “Everybody’s High But Me” (2020)

Matt and Preston chat about the lack of Art Happenings this week and likely in the coming months, plus some potential work arounds.

Matt chats to Ryan about perception, reality aaaaaaaaand Coronavirus!