RDU Podcast

This week, Suli tries to promote the benefits of resistance training, but Matt think he might lack a fundamental understanding of the function that pain serves.

This week, Tamsin from Scorpio reviews the murder mystery  novel “Money in the Morgue: An Inspector Alleyn Mystery”. The beginnings of the novel were penned by late, legendary crime writer Ngaio Marsh. The story has been completed by acclaimed contemporary crime author, Stella Duffy.

In this weeks Law Reports Matt and Tim discuss whether or not Easter trading laws still have a place in modern society and Matt suggests a crackdown on reckless drivers.

Lead guitarist/vocalist of Stonehurst, Tim Hunt, chats to Matt about the upcoming “riff worship” festival, Groovefest 6.

After 4 whole days of celebrating the Easter bunny, Matt decided to take some time to analyze (and criticize) some other rabbits from literature.

This week, Matt and Nick trade notes on Harry Brown and Troll 2. Nick also gives us a quick review of the blockbuster of the moment, “Ready Player One”

This week, Martyn Pepperell brings in two tracks from Sexores’ new double album “East/West”. Though Matt questions whether a total of 16 tracks really counts as a double album.

We add Act’s David Seymour to our fortnightly political roster! Before the interview we play Matt and David’s last encounter in the run up to last year’s election. On both occasions, all Matt wants to achieve is convincing Act to make reduction of cigarette taxes their number one policy proposal. They do manage to etch out a little time for a discussion on whether New Zealand’s parliament should officially pass a motion to condemn the confiscation for white farmer’s land in South Africa

This week, Dave from Scorpio reviews the book “Why We Sleep: The New Science of Sleep and Dreams” by neuroscientist, Dr. Matthew Walker. The book uses expert analysis to explain the importance of sleep and the links between sleep deprivation and variety of health problems.

Matt talks to Carl Pavletich from Fab Labs about their goals to promote the localisation of manufacturing and self reliant, sustainable cities.