Tamsin is in to talk about “Light the Dark”, a collection of essays by renowned authors about the creative process, that might just jump start your writing.

Cassie has narrowed down all the books she read in 2017 to a list of 3 that she’s recommending for people to read over the holiday season.

We’re talking to Nick Paris about DADDY’S HOME 2, THE STOLEN, and then running through his top 10 films of the year.

Emma Johnson is in the studio to talk about the new book that Freerange Press have put together, “Kai and Culture”, which combines essays and thinkpieces about food with some great recipes by local and national chefs.

We’re talking Neat Places, focussing in on the Arts Centre this morning.

Jay and James have a vague conversation, theoretically about the surf, then get into this week’s Sink or Swim, “Sacrifice” by Mandingo.

*JOY* talks about his new album “The Music to Live For”. Check it out at https://www.joytree3.com/

We’re talking to Guyon Espiner, interviewer in the 9th Floor series, which has been turned into a podcast, a video series, and now a book released by BWB. We ask him what it’s like to go from his usual 5 minute interviews on Morning Report, to half-day sessions with five of New Zealand’s Prime Ministers.

For Pep’s Picks this morning, we’re digging in the carts, with some classic video game soundtracks from a new Hyperdub compilation.

Tourettes and Skyscraper Stan come in for a live to air ahead of their gigs at Hell Fire Club + Space Academy this week.