Afternoons Podcast Options

1:45 PM.This week on Freaky Friday Kate shares a ghostly story from her mother who had a startling encounter at an old inn in the UK in the 1960s. Read more Audio

1:35 PM.NZ journalist David Farrier's back on our shores from his LA base for a trip down memory lane with a pop up screening of his 2016 documentary 'Tickled'. We catch up with him to talk about his other… Read more Audio

1:25 PM.Sandringham is traditionally home to some of Auckland's best South Asian restaurants But like many parts of the city it's increasingly subject to gentrification, increasing rents and changing… Read more Audio

1:15 PM.Astronomers are expecting a rarely seen star to appear in the sky imminently. The star T Coronae Borealis - which is 3,000 light years - is usually too distant to be visible from earth but it's set… Read more Audio

1:35 PM.This coming Sunday marks the 40th anniversary of a drunk Robert Muldoon calling a snap election.In Juggernaut - a brand new podcast from The Spinoff - Toby Manhire tells the story of those events and… Read more Audio

1:25 PM.Music website, gig guide and ticketing platform Under The Radar celebrates it's 20th birthday this month It's become one of the foundations of the Aotearoa music scene, and a go to website for many… Read more Audio

1:15 PM.There's an ongoing global, and acute shortage of oestrogen patches - which has significant consequences for women in menopause HRT. Niki Bezzant, science journalist and author - wrote about the issue… Read more Audio

3:35 PM.Climate-change-induced sea level rise is happening. What will this mean for our low-lying wetlands? Will they get eroded away – releasing more carbon? Or will they grow at the same rate, and hold… Read more Audio

3:10 PM.Raising three boys at a time of heightened scrutiny with ever changing definitions of masculinity has led author and culture critic Ruth Whipmann to one conclusion. Modern boyhood is recipe for… Read more Audio

2:32 PM.Letting us rifle through his collection of Bookmarks this week is none other than James Mustapic. He's a comedian, a reality TV tour guide and a Celebrity Treasure Island champion. James got his start… Read more Audio

2:20 PM.This weeks super easy healthy mid week meal inspiration from Sam Parish is about using what you've already got in the pantry. She shares her recipe for 'pantry penne' (or any pasta) a tasty way to use… Read more Audio

1:54 PM.Today on Heading Off we meet a Hamilton nurse who's travelled the world with nothing but a single backpack weighing only 5 kgs. Katherine Leamy calls herself the 5kg traveller, and she's here to… Read more Audio

1:38 PM.Princess Chelsea and The Dream Warriors have a rather unique show coming up - a Twin Peaks-themed midwinter ball. As well as live music, audiences can expect smoke, lasers, karaoke, and prizes for… Read more Audio

1:25 PM.Otago Chess club on Maitland St, Dunedin is the countries oldest incorporated society. One of it's newest members is Ukrainian Alex Nedyhalov. Alex left the Ukraine - escaping via occupied Crimea -… Read more Audio

1:15 PM.Two of the worlds best kayakers just so happen to be siblings too. Tuva'a and Samalulu Clifton grew up in Grey Lynn, but are both members of the Samoa squad for the Paris Olympics. They chat to Jesse… Read more Audio

3:10 PM.There is another divide in America beyond left and right, there is a huge chasm between people who are hyper engaged in politics and make it a central part of their lives and those who are disengaged… Read more Audio

2:30 PM.For 20 years the Play It Strange Trust has been supporting and encouraging young songwriters. To measure the success: over one thousand finalists have had their songs professionally produced. Read more Audio