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There are jokes from a trio of young comedians, Evie talks about the book Bumblebee, and Suzy reads the story That's Not Junk by Kiwi author Nicki Slade Robinson. Audio

Learn a new phrase with our Cool to Kōrero segment, listen to Suzy read The Grandmothers of Pikitea Street, and find out about toys that were invented by accident. Audio

We challenge you to play our game with no prize, What's That Sound? Suzy reads the story The Messy-O-Saurus. There are jokes about undies, trunks, and vests with Tom E. Moffatt. Audio

Upon arriving in Joshua Tree, California, Troy Kingi and his band are taken to a sacred site by the local tangata whenua in 40 degree Celsius temperatures. Video

Troy and Treye meet local shamans, Danny and Jael, to explore plant medicines and learn how these natural medicines can aid creativity and unlock pathways within. Video

With a rush of inspiration, we see the genius side of Troy emerge as he gets to work in the famous Rancho De la Luna recording studio. Video

On the homestretch of finishing their album, Troy and the band are asked to feature on an album alongside some of the greatest names in desert rock. Video

Troy Kingi journeys into the Joshua Tree desert to record his latest album at the iconic Rancho De La Luna Studio. Video

See if you can solve this week's Brain Teaser, check out Fun Facts about noises, and listen to Suzy read the book The Chillout Chair by Jo Carson-Barr. Audio

Suzy reads Hickory Dickory Kick by Peter Millet. Kids Cody, Emma, and Harris tell their favourite jokes. Young Pryce talks about The Awhi Warrior. Audio

Tom E. Moffatt, who writes fun stories for kids, visits with some jokes. Liam talks about Goat on a Trampoline. Suzy reads the story It's Time to Go by New Zealand author Carol Duffy. Audio

This week, Ethan talks about a book he’s just read, seven-year-old Devan reads her story My Most Loved Soft Toy, and Bryan and Bobby visit a farm. Audio

Mac, a 24-year-old Pacific Island woman, covers her family's bills with a side hustle of fishing out dating advice, despite having no relationship experience.

Mac helps a Palagi boy win over an island girl with an original song.

Mac helps a couple sort their shit out with some good old-fashioned couples counselling.

Mac helps a quiet girl find her voice so she can win a date with the hot local postman.

We finally find out our hero's origin story.

Mac helps a chick who's into Palagi guys. Luckily, Mac has done her research!

Mac helps solve a catfish situation. Look out, Nev! Mac's coming for ya gig.

Mac helps sort out a same-girl situation.