Up Again With James Dann

Dave is in to talk about "Out of the Woods", a graphic memoir that looks at depression and anxiety.

Charlie from Yumi Zouma is in the studio to talk about working with bandmates on the other side of the world, their new album, upcoming tours, and their show at the Darkroom this Thursday!

Nick Paris joins James in the studio to talk about the new film THE CHANGEOVER, set in Christchurch, that had it's World Premiere at the Isaac Theatre Royal last night.

Do you reckon roughnecks are going to Sink or Swim? Find out in today's episode.

A final media catch up before the election, talking about an extra episode of Black Hands, a newspaper by homeless people for homeless people, Max Harris's piece about the election, and some final predictions for how it is going to go. This is the Max Harris article mentioned here.

Two days out from the election, we have a brief catch up with Labour Leader Jacinda Ardern before her phone goes dead. Why did the phone go dead? Was it the Exclusive Brethren interfering with the election, or maybe the GCSB? Or maybe she's been so busy she forgot to put it on charge. We may never know.

Simon Kong is running a DJ and promoter workshop at BeatBox this weekend, so we talk to him about what to expect, and how you can register.

We're talking to Alex from Gatherings about the upcoming Little Room gig, and a collaboration with an Auckland crew.

Rachel from Scorpio is in with a new illustrated children's book, "The Ice Pirates".

Talking movies with Nick Paris, including MOTHER! and the works of Harry Dean Stanton.

It is time to talk films with Andrew Todd FOR THE LAST TIME. Yes, after more than 10 years reviewing films on RDU, Andrew is heading to North America. We wish him well on his journey, and send him off after talking about IT and MOTHER!

Sink or Swim time with Jay from Sadhana. This time we're getting a bit twisted and analog electro.

We're talking to Johnny G from Neat Places about some new spots that have opened up around town.

Daniel is in Auckland this morning, where we catch up with him about the polls, Labour's RNZ+ policy, and changes at the Press.

James talks to Carolyn from the Christchurch Clinical Studies Trust about what they are looking for when they recruit people for their trials.

Cassie is in to talk about "The Underground Railroad", one of the books on the longlist for the Man Booker Prize, that Cassie thinks will make the soon to be announced shortlist.

We're talking to Josh, the editor of CANTA, about their new issue, which features UC Alum BAYNK on the cover.

Nick Paris is in to talk films, including MOTHER!, GET OUT, THE LIMEY, THE BIG SICK and FREE FIRE.

Coming up as part of the Christchurch Arts Festival, Nic Sampson plays Ernest Rutherford. We find out where the idea came from, and also talk to him about his podcast, Walk Out Boys.

Andrew Todd announces the 15 finalists of the Christchurch 48 Hour Film Competition, with the final coming up this weekend.