Afternoons
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Afternoons
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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The pre-Panel: Your daily slice of sense and nonsense
The show within a show, the little show that could, call it what you will, Wallace Chapman and Jesse Mulligan will attempt to make you smile as they p...
Why clutter isn't just an issue of tidiness
Most of us have a pile we keep promising we'll sort out, or a stack of books no one will ever read but we refuse to part with. Clutter isn't always ab...
Easy Eats: Sticky gochujang chicken thighs with coconut rice
Kelly Gibney shares a recipe that is delicious to make and won't take all night. This week it's sticky gochujang chicken thighs with coconut rice.
Bookmarks with Chelsie Preston-Crayford!
This week Jesse is joined by actress, writer, and now feature-film director, Chelsie Preston-Crayford.
Heading Off to the Pacific Crest Trail
Today for heading off we're joined by Peter Coldicott who - with his son - spent almost 6 months walking the entire thing.
Stories from The Kakapo Files II
In this week's episode, producer Alison Ballance reveals more about four adult kakapo. Their stories come to us from three rangers starting with Jess...
Why a marine ecologist says fish farming systems are vital
Today we're taking to the sea with marine ecologist Dr Rob Murdoch.
Why is there such inflexibility with some rugby rules?
Joining Jesse to explain the decision OVER Richie Mo'unga is New Zealand Herald rugby analyst Gregor Paul.
The Kiwis behind an award-winning pasta
Monty & Sons Radiatori Pasta was last night named Supreme Winner at the Outstanding Food Producer Awards.
Christchurch is having a moment: Why?
Reuben Woods is creative director and lead tour guide for Watch This Space, showcasing the city's street art. He chats to Jesse.
The pre-Panel: Daily Dose of Giggles
The little show that can! Wallace Chapman and Jesse Mulligan take on the big, and not so big issues as they preview tonight's edition of The Panel.
Why forgiveness is actually good for you, and others!
We usually think of forgiveness as something personal between the person who was hurt and the person who caused the hurt. But research done here in Ne...
Songs for a roadie!
Do you have a song you like to turn up loudly and sing like no one is listening? Well we want to hear about it .. we've got new segment called Songs f...
You're the Judge: Can my husband afford to be picky?
Tuesdays are when we play You're the Judge: our weekly segment when we put an issue to you, our audience, and get your help trying to solve it. This w...
Podcast Critic: Amanda Knox's take on the case of Lucy Letby
Afternoons podcast critic, and RNZ's National Head of Content Ali Ventura joins us to share what she's been listening to.
Book Critic: Celebrating self-published books
Afternoons book critic Catherine Robertson is with Jesse to share what she's been enjoying.
Mayoral Minutes with Waitomo District Mayor John Robertson
This week we're heading to the Waitomo District, located in the south-western part of the Waikato region in the North Island, from where Mayor John Ro...
Celebrating New Zealanders doing awesome things
Today Jesse is speaking to Brad Scott, a volcanologist who has recently retired after spending 50 years building the systems we use to live alongside...
Celebrating New Zealanders doing awesome things
That's because as part of the Science New Zealand Awards, four innovative Kiwi scientists have been named finalists for this year's Lifetime Achieveme...
Calling all Kirstys! The 12 year old on a global mission
Kirsty Waugh and her dad Mat join Jesse to talk about her special fund-raising quest.
How often does an asteroid nearly hit earth?
Jesse is joined by astronomer and head of Dunedin's Tuhura Otago Museum, Dr Ian Griffin.
Explainer on the proposed public service changes
Rob Campbell joins Jesse to provide an insight into what it's like to work in a public service environment, and the reality of how these plans might w...
The pre-Panel: Daily dose of giggles
Wallace Chapman and Jesse Mulligan take on the big, and not so big issues as they preview tonight's edition of The Panel.
Feature: Why weight loss goes well beyond metabolism
Dr Giles Yeo is a world-leading obesity geneticist at the University of Cambridge, and joins Jesse.
TV Critic: Two new shows starring Michelle Pfieffer
Let's talk about what's good to watch on the smaller screen, The Hui journalist Ruwani Perera joins me to share what she's been enjoying. 'Margot's Go...
Expert Feature: Everything you want to know about perfume!
Francesco van Eerd is a Wellington-based perfumer and founder of Fragrifert Parfumeur. He joins Jesse.
Jesse Goes Clubbing: Paekakaeiki Speak Easy
Every Monday Jesse hits the clubs. Do get in touch if you've got a club or society he should join for the day. Text us on 2101 or email us afternoons@...
OZ Update: What's happening in Australia?
A coronial inquest into the death of a 95-year-old grandmother, the New Zealander who's won Australia's Archibald Prize and the latest in sport.
Why Amanjot Singh's award-winning speech has people talking
The Hastings High School Head Boy joins Jesse to chat.
How NZ On Screen is making homegrown content more accessible!
Jesse is joined by NZ On Screen Executive Director Stephanie Hopkins.
Why do tourists misbehave when they are away from home?
Travel writer from Blogger At Large Megan Singleton joins Jesse to discuss her experiences.
How to combat rising food price
Joining Jesse to discuss rising food prices and more is Chief Economist at Simplicity, Shamubeel Eaqub.
The pre-Panel: Your daily slice of sense and nonsense
The show within a show, the little show that could, call it what you will, Wallace Chapman and Jesse Mulligan will attempt to make you smile as they p...
Critter of the Week: Chatham Roughy Octopus
NZ octopuses have a reputation: stealing GoPros, climbing onto boats, even escaping aquariums. But one of our most mysterious species, the Chatham Rou...
Weekend Stuff: How to deal with the most disliked chore ever!
Rachael Quinn from The Housekeeper talks Jesse through the most efficient way of cleaning your oven.
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Food: Fallen Chocolate Macadamia Cake
Martin Bosley from Yellow Brick Road joins Jesse to share a recipe for a divine sounding chocolate cake.
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Film Review: Caterpillar and Mother Mary
Afternoons Film Critic Kate Rodger is with Jesse to review Mother Mary and Caterpillar.
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What's on this Weekend?
We do a quick whip around the country to highlight some of the events on this weekend Lots of comedy options thanks to the International NZ Comedy Fes...
Freaky Friday
Your chance to share the unexplainable! We've had ghost encounters, UFO sightings, people hearing voices. If you've got a spooky story we'd love to he...
Is having a 5% party vote threshold outdated thinking?
On Monday's show, Bryce Edwards from The Democracy Project joined us to discuss The Opportunity Party. He said one of the biggest challenges smaller p...