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Play Misty For Me, Late Night Jazz A selection of late night style jazz inspired by the 1975 Clint Eastwood movie. This episode was first broadcast on Coast Access Radio, a Community Access Media Alliance station amplifying the voices of Kāpiti and Horowhenua, proudly supported by NZ On Air. Learn more at www.coastaccessradio.org.nz Play Episode
Reflection on our 1994 frugal holiday to Australia Angela Robertson shares a 30+-year-old letter she wrote to her sister in the U.S.A. reflecting on a frugal holiday taken to a country neither sister had visited. Re-reading it was like opening a time capsule, and you’ll understand why. Play Episode
Raw and Ready Some super healthy ideas for before and after the gym. Creamy Caesar Dressing, Green Apple Pie Smoothie, Blueberry-Basil Lemonade and Overnight Raspberry Chia Pots. Music - Green Apples by Glen Campbell and Bobbie Gentry. Presented by Gail Hall with co-hosts Peter Fleming, Gail presents a wide range of recipes from the decadently delicious through to gorgeously healthy eating. Play Episode
Blues Train - 23 September Ryan Gatling presents a great music show featuring Jazz, Blues, Funk, Soul and Gospel in his very cool style. Play Episode
Dating Apps Are Having an Identity Crisis Dating apps were supposed to make finding someone easier - so why does dating now feel like admin? Kai dives into the strange state of modern dating, from swipe fatigue and perfectly curated profiles to AI increasingly influencing who you see and who you match with. With Tinder reportedly testing its AI-powered Chemistry feature in New Zealand and Australia, could giving dating apps even more information about us actually lead to better matches? And would you let an AI analyse your camera roll if it meant finding someone more compatible? Plus, Kai gets into the uniquely Kiwi problem of opening a dating app only to discover your mate’s cousin, your ex’s best friend, or someone you sat behind in Year 10 maths - and asks whether the future of dating could end up looking a little too much like Black Mirror. Play Episode
The Real Family Experience at Orlando’s Parks Disney, Universal & the Real Orlando Experience What’s it really like to take the family to Orlando and tackle Disney World and Universal Orlando? In this episode of Beyond the Boarding Pass, I’m joined by two very special guests — my husband Dave and our daughter Elizabeth — to chat about our recent family holiday to Orlando. We talk about the hotels we stayed in, the Disney and Universal theme parks, water parks, food, queues, the Florida heat and everything in between. We also share the things that surprised us, what we loved, what we’d do differently next time, and our tips for families planning their own Orlando adventure. It’s a very honest, family perspective on doing Disney and Universal — from the excitement of the parks to the reality of keeping everyone happy, cool and fed! So, if Orlando is on your travel wish list, grab a coffee and join us Beyond the Boarding Pass for a chat about what it’s really like to experience the magic with the family. This episode was first broadcast on Coast Access Radio, a Community Access Media Alliance station amplifying the voices of Kāpiti and Horowhenua, proudly supported by NZ On Air. Learn more at www.coastaccessradio.org.nz Play Episode
Great Tracks and Sidetracks - 35 Peter Fleming is still on holiday, therefore this programme is a repeat of the one originally broadcast on the 29th April, featuring the second week of his foray into the Great American Songbook. Peter Fleming brings you an entertaining 60 minutes of popular music, mostly gleaned from the 1970’s and 1980’s but not excluding music from any era. Play Episode
How to prune Tamarillos Tamarillos - can we lop the top? Do we need to leave foliage? And what about all those that sprout up in the compost, what is the deal there? Well Kath has great advice on how to keep your Tamarillos at the ultimate and planning ahead for further plantings. Gardening made accessible with wonderful gardening teacher and author Kath Irvine. With her 20 years plus experience, Kath sits down in a live to air interview with Catherine and discusses all things gardening. Visit https://ediblebackyard.co.nz Play Episode
David McGill - The Notetaker - Part 2 The ultimate memoir from David McGill is out now (you may need to order it in) and in this second part of the interview, we hear about Joan Collins, Paul McCartney and the extraordinary story of David meeting and listening to Jimi Hendrix on the night he died. You will want to have this guy at your next dinner party! What stories. This episode was first broadcast on Coast Access Radio, a Community Access Media Alliance station amplifying the voices of Kāpiti and Horowhenua, proudly supported by NZ On Air. Learn more at www.coastaccessradio.org.nz Play Episode
The Notetaker - David McGill - Part 1 David McGill's latest book where he talks about remarkable conversations and interviews with the most interesting and famous people on the planet and his own life in New Zealand all recounted due to his many notes taken. In this first part of the interview, hear about Charlton Heston, The Rolling Stones, Peter O'Toole and Sian Phillips - among many others. This episode was first broadcast on Coast Access Radio, a Community Access Media Alliance station amplifying the voices of Kāpiti and Horowhenua, proudly supported by NZ On Air. Learn more at www.coastaccessradio.org.nz Play Episode
This is Grief - On the Road Grief author, speaker and advocate Kirsten O'Connor is on a mission to break the silence around grief, suicide and the people left behind. In April 2024, her daughter Kahlia died by suicide. In the aftermath, Kirsten began writing to survive - and to help others feel less alone. Kirsten talks to Coast Access Radio about the tour she is embarking on from October through to November. In every stop, Kirsten will meet local people and organisations supporting their communities through grief, loss and difficult conversations. Kirsten will be in Paraparaumu on Saturday, 31st of October at the Paraparaumu Library and on Saturday, 14th November at the Loss & Grief Centre, 1 Kapiti Road Paraparaumu. This episode was first broadcast on Coast Access Radio, a Community Access Media Alliance station amplifying the voices of Kāpiti and Horowhenua, proudly supported by NZ On Air. Learn more at www.coastaccessradio.org.nz Play Episode
The Terrible Trio - The Mystery of the Lost Cape Internationally successful series, The Terrible Trio's third (and spoiler alert - last) in this series for these hilarious books from author Swapna Haddow. Brilliantly funny and wonderfully illustrated, Catherine chats with author Swapna on the adventures of these wacky 3. Play Episode

 

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Ireland Calling
Ireland seems closer every week with Oliver Lee presenting current events and sports news. Featuring a wide range of Irish music and the occasional guest, including visiting Irish performers, politicians, sports and business people
4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
The Night Sky
In this programme, we explore the wonders of our magnificent night sky – stars, planets, nebulae and galaxies. We discuss the latest news and discoveries from space and, we also tell stories from antiquity - the myths and legends of the night sky.
5:00 PM - 5:30 PM
6:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Life Rewritten 40 +
Life doesn’t stop at 40—in fact, it’s just getting started. Join Kristyl Neho as she dives into inspiring stories, personal insights, and thought-provoking discussions about embracing change, discovering new opportunities, and rewriting what life looks lik
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
8:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Retrospect Garage Punk
'60s garage punk, garage rock, proto-punk, freak beat and psychedelia from the entire planet. Your regular toe-tapping trip down memory lane this ain't! This is a weekly show hosted by Phil Grey and first broadcast on Free FM [Hamilton, New Zealand]
9:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Secret 70's
10:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Friday Night Blues
The Friday Night Blues Show is a trip through the wonderful world of the blues. Blues music comes in many styles and can be happy or sad, slow or fast, loud or soft. I cover all these on each programme through a wide range of artists

 

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