Afternoons for Friday 3 October 2025

 

1:10 Your chance to have a piece of space history

Do you remember where you were when Apollo 11 landed on the moon?

It was one of those generation defining moments. The crescendo of the golden age of space.

Now, you could own a piece of the command module - From Buzz Aldrin's personal collection no less... 

The segment, which comes with a note from Buzz goes up for auction today in Auckland, with bids running for the next four days.

Dave Owen for the Te Awamutu Space Centre chats to Jesse.

1:15 Juggling a basketball career with a diabetes diagnosis

About 6 in 100 New Zealanders have diabetes of those about 10% are type 1, and the rest type 2

It's a disease that some associate with unhealthy diets or lifestyles, but for many that's far from the truth.

Last year, whilst on holiday in Bali professional ball player Dion Collins was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes...he chats to Jesse.

1:25 The Kiwis looking to make NZ made clothing more sustainable

Papahoa Fibreworks is looking to transform textile production in Aotearoa.

The founders behind it say artificial dyes used in textiles is having a catastrophic impact on both people and planet. 

But they think they got a way to make NZ made clothing a lot more sustainable; -co-founders are Gina Russell and Seonaid Burnie, and they join Jesse from our Christchurc Studio. 

1:35 Aussie Crawl's James Reyne shares new music

A critic once said singer-songwriter James Reyne's voice is "as familiar to Australians as the taste of Vegemite". 

Well now we can get a taste - James is in town for an acoustic performance at Auckland Town Hall tomorrow evening. 

It'll be an extra special one as he'll be performing as a duo with his guitarist Josh Owen, who's got his own burgeoning solo career. 

1:45 Freaky Friday

It's Freaky Friday time! 

Each Friday we speak to a listener about a spooky experience they have had.

If you have one of your own do reach out to us, 2101 is the text number or email afternoons@rnz.co.nz. 

Recently we've had a few tales of encounters with spirits, so it feels like time for a good old-fashioned co-incidence.

Bob joins me from Auckland's West Coast

2:10 Film Review with Dominic Corry

The weather looks pretty average for the last weekend of the school holidays, so what better time to watch some movies .. here with his picks from the latest offerings is film critic Dominic Corry. 

The Smashing Machine - Theatres
Play Dirty - Amazon Prime Video
Holy Cow - Theatres

2:20 NZ Live: Tom Scott performs!

It's time for NZ Live - and this week we've got singer songwriter Tom Scott performing music from his upcoming solo album ANITYA.

3:08 Food with Connie Clarkson

The Kitchen Project's Connie Clarkson is on a mission; making a whole chicken usable for meals for one. 

Today she shares two more recipes you can make from chicken, meaning every part of the bird is used, even if you're dining alone. 

Recipe is here. 

3:16 Music 101: Kara Rickard is in studio

Kara Rickard host of Music 101 talks about 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. Today it's Heartbeat by Lou'ana.

3:25 Weekend Stuff: Make your own kids kitchen helper

Have you ever seen something in a magazine or a shop and thought, I could make that? Well, this next chat is for you. 

WomenzShed teacher Sophie Jack is spending this weekend embarking on a DIY project that she says is perfect to gain confidence with tools especially for those starting out.

She talks Jesse through a  kids kitchen helper created from two chairs. 

3:35 Critter of the Week

It's been a big week for the endangered critters of Aotearoa New Zealand with the announcement of this year's Bird of the Year winner, the Kārearea New Zealand Falcon.

Forest and Bird Chief Executive Nicola Toki joins Jesse to talk about the Kārearea and as usual everything and anything else that springs to mind.

3:45 The pre-Panel

Emile Donovan previews tonight's instalment of The Panel.