John Minty talks about his involvement with the Polynesian Panthers in the 1970s; starting NZ’s first Polynesian newspaper; and his role as Music Director of NZ’s longest-running music festival, Splore.

Comedian, actress, and director Rose Matafeo talks about starting in comedy at age fifteen, being raised Rastafarian, her upcoming project for HBO Max, and plays six songs that were introduced to her by her very cool mum.

Former diplomat Witi Ihimaera (Te Aitanga-a-Mahaki) is well known for his short stories and novels including Yellow Brick Road, Tangi, and The Whale Rider, which became a film of the same name.

When Chlöe Swarbrick entered Parliament in 2017, she was the youngest MP to do so since Marilyn Waring in 1975. She discusses her life and career so far.

Beloved NZ musician Bic Runga talks lockdown, performing live and her latest musical outfit King Sweeties.

Former Straitjacket Fits frontman Shayne Carter talks survivalism, chess and mentoring the next generation of rock stars.

Comedian, presenter, playwright, and lawyer Alice Snedden talks life, death and doing nothing.

Tom Sainsbury talks social media, school discos and Ace of Base.

Lawrence Arabia — aka James Milne — talks sexual frustration, teenaged angst, and Christchurch.

Comedian and presenter Te Radar talks narcissism, The Dunedin Sound, and being a dad.