In this inaugural episode of 2023, Pete and Tom discuss their experiences of a recent cyclone that devastated the Hawke's Bay region. The conversation takes a lighter turn when they explore the therapeutic qualities of music in times of trouble.

In this episode Pete and Tom discuss some fearless innovative figures in music, in particular those who used music as a vehicle for influencing social or political change. And that time Tom cried in a big band rehearsal. 

In this inaugural episode of 2023, Pete and Tom discuss their experiences of a recent cyclone that devastated the Hawke's Bay region. The conversation takes a lighter turn when they explore the therapeutic qualities of music in times of trouble. 

Lubricant. The word has connotations. In this episode Pete and Tom try to keep the inevitable schoolyard humour in check while investigating the role music plays in the formation of relationships.

Things take a cerebral turn in this episode, where Pete and Tom explore the phenomenon of how music can represent communities. This episode is supported by Brave Brewing Co. 

Why is it that little ones love the music they do? And while we're on it, what makes the same music sometimes so utterly, utterly unappealing for adults? Pete and Tom discuss this and explore some of the other 'big life questions' in this episode

It’s not the most palatable nickname but it’s apt - Pete and Tom delve into the dark art of creating earworms in this episode while reminiscing over some that have stood the test of time to become mainstays in popular culture. 

Pete and Tom take a deep dive into the impact that sampling has had on modern music, discussing the origin of some hiphop favourites as well as unpacking some ethical questions around 'borrowing intent' from classic recordings

What do Kentucky Fried Chicken and Veuve Clicquot have in common? They're two of the most in-demand items on rock band riders! In this episode Pete and Tom delve into some of the more whacky rider requests by some of the biggest names in music before building their own hypothetical backstage banquet.

In their ongoing quest to find ways of burning the thousands of calories  consumed during each podcasts recording, Pete and Tom list their all time ‘most danceable’ songs in this episode.