Other Side of the MIC

Rachael sits down with one of Radio Southland's programme makers for a chat about their lives and viewpoints!

The starring programme maker on this episode is none other than Station Manager Darren Ludlow - also host of Radio Without Pictures, and co host of Art Is Our Perception and The Fluffy Slipper Lounge with his wife Lyndal! Find out more about his history in radio, and why he loves community access media the best!

Leon Hartnett is the cheery Irish host of Ceol and Craic on Radio Southland! Leon hails from Dublin, and moved to Invercargill with his wife 9 years ago to raise their family here. Since settling in Invercargill, Leon has set out to make a positive difference for our community, and has contributed to Invercargill's arts, culture and events scene. His Irish roots remain core to who he is - hence starting Ceol and Craic in 2017 - a fortnightly dose of banter, tunes, information and interviews, all from Ireland and Irish migrants to NZ - it's a fortnightly show that plays every Thursday at 8pm! Rach sits down with Leon on Other Side of the MIC to find out more about Leon, and his journey from Dublin to Invercargill!

Jack Lovett-Hurst started at Radio Southland with his show Jack's Knowledge Of Sport, where he recapped the week's sports news and shared his fav teams! Jack was then given the opportunity to work for Nga Kete Matauranga Pounamu Charitable Trust, his show focus changed to disability inclusion and employment. 'SOAR' (Securing Our Aspirational Realities), a programme offered through NKMPT, aims to grow whanau and community awareness and knowledge about service options, how to get needs met, and how to live full, enriched lives. On the radio show, he and his new co-host William, interview people in the community with disabilities, their whanau, and service providers about their stories, how they are reaching their dreams, and what needs services can assist with. Jack lives with muscular dystrophy but is an active figure in the Southland disabled sports scene, a gym fixture, handcyclist, and New York Marathon competitor. SOAR airs on Wednesdays at 12.10pm - replaying Fridays at 1.45pm

Radio Southland's production engineer (and IT guy) Marcus McGowan has been here at Radio Southland for 2 years this month, so Rach interviewed him on this episode! Find out about Marcus's background, what drives him to work in radio, his faith, and all about his show Salt Boys Radio! It's a weekly show about faith, life and laughter - Sundays at 12pm and a replay on Tuesdays at 11am. You can also binge-listen Salt Boys Radio on our website!

Wilson Ludlow is the host of World Wide Wilson - a show for youth he started a few years ago here at Radio Southland. His love of radio started with a stint at our Kidzone Radio live broadcasts, and morphed into World Wide Wilson. Now nearly 18, he reflects on how his show has evolved over the years as he has grown up. Topics on his show include sharing his love of all things Japanese, open discussion about growing up with diabetes, gaming, anime and more. Another cornerstone in Wilson's life is a passion for community service and leadership.

Carl Mills (Millsy) is the host of Radio Southland's longest running rock show - Millsy Rocks! Millsy is a self-confessed rock and metal addict (add vinyl to his vices), and a veteran local broadcaster who found his playlist home here at Radio Southland. A rock musical writer, theatre restaurant MC, and long time supporter of the Kiwi and especially local Southland music scene. So much so that he was given a special award for Contribution to Southland Music at the 2018 Southland Entertainment Awards! Listen to find out more about Millsy!

Anne McCracken, host of Women's World is our programme maker profiled on this episode - Rach talks to her about the National Council of Women, her history with Radio Southland, and why she's so passionate about her community!

Terry Toner from The Book Show on Radio Southland 96.4FM is Rach's guest on this episode - find out some interesting tidbits from his life, and why he is such a book lover!

Rach sits down with 60's Sensations and Old Folks At Home host Peter Miller, to find out more about the voice behind our Tuesday afternoons!