Matt wonders if the recent greyhound meth scandal might be an indicator we’re too strict on the recreational activities of certain canines

Pep’s picks this week are the tracks, “Parking Lot” and “Thanksgiving Song” from Dream Pop artist Grouper’s new album, Grid of Points.

For this week’s Sink or Swim, Jay brings in a timeless classic from one of modern music’s most visionary artists and television’s finest thespians.

This week Matt and Dan chat about The Press compacting and the Clarke Gayford rumour which we can’t disclose the details of but is totally not true anyway. They then clash a little bit over whether or not NZ’s defamation laws are too strict.

This week, Tim and Matt look at whether or not we should scrap the requirements for tenants to allow visitors within their notice periods and recent revelations regarding the EQC.

This week, Rachel from Scorpio Books brings in I’m Just No Good at Rhyming: And Other Nonsense for Mischievous Kids and Immature Grown-Ups by Chris Harris (illustrated by Lane Smith) – a collection of creative, humorous and often bizarre children’s poems, stories and riddles.

Matt chats with Amanda, the bassist for Auckland four piece, Echo Children. They talk about the bands music and their upcoming gig at Lyttelton Records.

This week Matt and Nick trade notes on “The Big Easy Express” and “The Loneliest Planet”. Matt is really sick to death of Nick’s slow burners.

Local musician, Ryan Fisherman, brings in an older and more recent track (“Let Me Die A Woman” and “Supernatural”) from one of his major NZ influences, The Phoenix Foundation. They also chat a bit about his music and the upcoming Going Local gig at Lyttelton Records.

When Jay’s away Matt will play…a track of his choosing for Sink or Swim. This week, Matt picks the sultry, basement recording of Willie Watson and My Bubba’s cover of AC/DC’s Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap. Dale and the listeners agree, this baby swims!