Up Again With James Dann

Talking media with Daniel Nielsen, including the reform of the OIA, and Tony Veitch being back on TV. Or not.

James talks to Richard from Glass Vaults ahead of their show tonight at the Wunderbar, and next year at Nostalgia Festival.

Martyn has a selection of rare New Zealand disco and funk for us this morning.

We're on the phone to Sydney to talk to Jonnie about Wanderlust, the mindful triathlon movement that is touching down in Christchurch this weekend.

Nomi and Darlene from the Court Theatre are in the studio to talk about their roles in the Court Theatre's production of Chicago, which is selling fast, but also running till January 20th, so you have plenty of time to get tickets. But don't sleep on it.

Cassie has narrowed down all the books she read in 2017 to a list of 3 that she's recommending for people to read over the holiday season.

Tamsin is in to talk about "Light the Dark", a collection of essays by renowned authors about the creative process, that might just jump start your writing.

We're talking to Nick Paris about DADDY'S HOME 2, THE STOLEN, and then running through his top 10 films of the year.

Jay and James have a vague conversation, theoretically about the surf, then get into this week's Sink or Swim, "Sacrifice" by Mandingo.

We're talking Neat Places, focussing in on the Arts Centre this morning.

Emma Johnson is in the studio to talk about the new book that Freerange Press have put together, "Kai and Culture", which combines essays and thinkpieces about food with some great recipes by local and national chefs.

For Pep's Picks this morning, we're digging in the carts, with some classic video game soundtracks from a new Hyperdub compilation.

We're talking to Guyon Espiner, interviewer in the 9th Floor series, which has been turned into a podcast, a video series, and now a book released by BWB. We ask him what it's like to go from his usual 5 minute interviews on Morning Report, to half-day sessions with five of New Zealand's Prime Ministers.

Some New Zealand funk-disco reissue vibes today as Martyn Pepperell introduces us to Golden Harvest.

We're looking over the media, with tales from Somaliland, The Washington Post, Facebook and Fake News.

Rachel is in to review EXPLORE AOTEAROA, an illustrated book for children that looks at some of New Zealand's explorers and adventurers.

We're talking to the director of Splore Festival about what makes this party different.

Talking about movies with Nick Paris, including a bit of a look back over NZ cinema this millenium, and some horsey movies for Cup Day.

Gretchen talks to Jen about the Lamb & Hayward Masterworks: For the Common Man. Get more info here: https://www.cso.co.nz/lamb-hayward-masterworks-common-man-2017

Cassie comes in for a chat with Jen. Do you like DRAGONS? Well you might like this one!