Fear, Guilt & Agriculture

Katie McRae is a perennial figure in the NZ music scene. From distribution to label duties, to her work with Chicks That Scream bringing some of the hottest international acts to shores of Aotearoa, Katie has seen the music industry from all sides. Currently working as a key member of the WHAMMY team, Katie remains someone you’ve probably run into if you’ve ever put on your own gig in Tāmaki. Her and Oscar trace the personal and the professional this week on another hot Ep. of FGA. TUCK TF IN!!!

Recently in town for the Tour Down Under, Oscar had the great privilege of sitting down with THE “Tall” Paul Omen, 2025 master world champion and an elite veteran touring pro with fifty PDGA victories, now a friend and brother in the world of disc. Traversing Paul’s origin story to life as a road dog following Disc Golf around the globe, we go through it all. With a current rating of 1024, Paul is not only a true legend of the sport, but also just a great soul. This week, come along for a round, listen to the sounds of the course, splash some chain, and of course, TUCK IN!

A lifelong Tāmaki resident, Eric Scholes is a bassist, arranger, band leader, and all around legend. From the notorious early days of the DHDFD’s to a position in the APO, Eric recounts stories and gives good reasons to get into spear fishing. This week on FGA Oscar and Eric get into it, the big picture and all the details. All we ask is that you TUCK IN!

Scotty Pearson is a musician, builder, entrepreneur and character to know! This week on FGA, Oscar and Scotty go through the whole story, the personal and the professional. From a stint in Nashville, to the legendary days of Elemeno P, these are stories you know you want to hear. It’s a +3hr episode this week, so settle in with a nice cup and let the words wash over you. TUCK IN! 

Mason Fairey is a friend of the pod, the main man behind everything sound at Double Whammy, and one of the highest drummers in the land! Whether you know him from his numerous drumming positions over the years (The Nightshades, Pixels, Te Huhu, Louisa Nicklin, SCRAN, to name but a few), his evergreen presence in many aspects of the local music scene, or just as one the best people you’ve ever met.. you probably know him, and now you can know him that little bit more! This week, it is our immense honour to TUCK IN with none other than the #1, Mason Fairey! 

David Feauai-Afaese is a musician, composer, leader of the band LEAO, and co-founder of Noa Records, an indie label which seeks to present diverse creative outputs and perspectives from artistic practitioners based geo-spiritually within Aotearoa/Te Moana Nui a Kiwa. David is also an advocate for a range of interdisciplinary Pacific Arts, with expertise in performance/recordings rights, helping artists to find a sustainable position in the creative industries. This week David and Oscar sink into a smooth chat across the personal and the professional. So sit, stand, whatever you need to do… just make sure you TUCK TF IN!!!

Al Keating might be most familiar from his time at Coffee Supreme, but he’s lived a big life, and today on FGA we get right into it! From industry insights to the mental pressures of christian wanks, Oscar and Al jump the 3hr mark in this one, so you know there’s stories galore. Grab some robusta, sharpen your mind, and tuck in to this week’s episode of FGA!

Glen Elliot is a producer, a property owner, and reportedly once went on a date with Liv Tyler! Come follow the story of his life from early days in GI, to adventures through New York, and the production of one of the greatest shows to bloom from Tāmaki’s underbelly; Wayne Anderson: Singer of Songs. As always FGA invites you to settle in, listen in, tune in, and of course… TUCK…. IN!!! 

Crystal Chen is a musician, composer, photographer, and general creative mind. Born and raised in Tāmaki, Crystal brings a soulful voice to the scene, making humorous and heartbreaking observations that gel perfectly with her ornate blend of soul and jazz influences. Her my debut album 'You can call me CC' came out at the end of 2025 to well deserved adoration. This week on FGA her and Oscar settle in for an introspective discussion, jumping through time and space, and offering a window into Crystal’s process and path to the present. As always tuck in and enjoy!

Craig Wright is a publican with a lifetime worth of experience in the hospitality industry. Owner and operator of the Northern Line Bar & Social in Beresford Square just off Karangahape Rd, on today's episode of FGA Craig runs us through his life, from early days in Manchester with his band The Midwich Cuckoos, an 8 year stint running a pub in Greece, to setting up the Northen Line through Covid and disruptions from the City Rail Link development. So get some carbs and salt ready, pour a pint, a TUCK TF IN!