Melody Thomas
BANG! Season 2 Episode 3: All The Kids Are Going Bi
In this episode, Melody speaks with a couple of people in heterosexual relationships whose attractions are nevertheless far from straightforward. Audio
Post BANG! Discussion
Melody Thomas, and Bryan Crump, field questions from listeners to tonight's episode of Bang! Which was about dating. Also with them is the relationship specialist, Margo Regan. Audio
BANG! Season 2 Episode 2: Any Date With Me's a Blind Date
In this episode, three people in their 30s and 40s talk about dating. Audio
BANG! Season 2 Episode 6: Takatāpui
Scholars and activists Ngahuia Te Awekotuku and Elizabeth Kerekere speak with Melody Thomas about what sex, sexuality and gender looked like in Te Ao Maori prior to colonisation, plus Rosanna Raymond… Audio
Bonus Episode: BANG! x On The Rag
Melody Thomas is joined by Alex Casey, Leonie Hayden and Michele A'Court from The Spinoff's On The Rag podcast for a boisterous chat about their "sexual awakenings". Audio
Post BANG! Discussion
Sex Education Advocate, Laura Borrowdale joins us to look at the issues raised in this week's episode of BANG! Audio
BANG! Season 2 Episode 1: Like A Virgin
Using real stories told by real people, Melody Thomas leads a frank (but often entertaining) exploration of sex, sexuality and relationships. In the first episode of season 2, people talk about their… Audio
Ha The Unclear's Michael Cathro explains the curious lyrics on new album Invisible Lines
To mark the release of new album Invisible Lines, Michael Cathro of Dunedin band Ha The Unclear talks psychology, religion, fatherhood... and music! Audio
New Songs from Princess Chelsea (not the financial dominatrix)
It's been a couple of years since we heard from Princess Chelsea, but her third studio album The Loneliest Girl is nearly upon us. Chelsea speaks with Melody Thomas about new singles 'I Love My… Audio
Music 101 Pocket Edition 182: Spotify/UMO/Hockey Dad
In this week's Pocket Edition, Alex Behan guides us through the financial dealings of music streaming giant Spotify. Melody Thomas and Ruban Nielson talk 'Sex and Food'the new Unknown Mortal Orchestra… Audio
Unknown Mortal Orchestra's new album is definitely not about the apocalypse
Unknown Mortal Orchestra's new album Sex & Food is prompting Melody Thomas to think about the apocalypse. She asks the band's founder and frontman, Ruban Nielson if that's what he intended. Video, Audio
What happens when a feminist killjoy listens to too much Ed Sheeran
Melody Thomas wants to know why people hate Ed Sheeran so much... and why they love him.
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RNZ Music Mixtape: Summer Selections 2018
The RNZ Music team talk about some of the best tunes of the summer (in their opinions). Video, Audio
The Mixtape: Pearl from 95bFM
This week's mixtape selector is Pearl Little, 95bFM's Top Ten presenter. She speaks with Melody Thomas about being involved with the Auckland independent radio station. Audio
Summer Jam - Mel Parsons
Mel Parsons speaks with Melody Thomas about what's rocking her summer playlist. Audio
Summer Jams: Emily Edrosa chooses her favourite summer song
Emily Edrosa takes time from her summer holiday to speak with Melody Thomas about what's rocking her stereo. Audio
Summer Jams: Louis Baker chooses his favourite summer song
Our favourite local musicians share the song that's their soundtrack to summer. Louis Baker chooses ‘Satan’ by D.D Dumbo. Video, Audio
Summer Jams: Aaradhna chooses her favourite summer song
Our favourite local musicians share the song that's their soundtrack to summer. Aaradhna chooses ‘Can't Let Go’ by Calvin Richardson. Video, Audio
Summer Jams: Anna Coddington chooses her favourite summer song
Our favourite local musicians share the song that's their soundtrack to summer. Anna Coddington chooses ‘Lemon’ by N.E.R.D. ft. Rihanna. Video, Audio
Summer Jams: Julia Deans chooses her favourite summer song
Our favourite local musicians share the song that's their soundtrack to summer. Julia Deans chooses ‘Quarrel’ by Moses Sumney. Video, Audio
