A study of urban birds discovered they appear to like men more than women. But why?

Our usual quizmaster is taking a break this week - so Jim is joined by RNZ's lead scheduler Nick Robinson.

British historian and geopolitical commentator Mark Almond discusses the latest about the US-Iran war, and he also discusses the UK local elections.

Author Rachel Zoffness is a pain scientist and psychologist. She explains to Jim why we feel pain and how it is a biopsychosocial phenomenon.

Have you run out of inspiration when it comes to finding recipes for your feijoas? Helen Turnbull is the chef at Paraparaumu Beach restaurant 50-50. She returns to the show to talk through a recipe for fermented feijoa.

A newly released biography on Dolly Parton takes a deep dive into the much-beloved American country music legend and philanthropist. Author Martha Ackmann explains how the book chronicles Dolly Parton's life from her impoverished childhood to international stardom.

Professor Russell Foster is an international expert on sleep. Our inbox was flooded when he was on the last time; so, we've brought Jim back to answer your sleep-related questions.

Singer-songwriter Gin Wigmore is back on home soil after 13 years living in Los Angeles. She joins Jim to chat about what bought her back to New Zealand, and what she's got cooking for the future.

Wellington-born painter Stephen Laurie relocated to Alaska in 197. He joins Jim to chat about life on Baranof Island, where the population is less than 9000.

Quiz master Jack Waley-Cohen is back with his Sunday Morning quiz. Jack is the mind behind the questions on BBC's quiz show Only Connect, renowned for being both hard - and at the same time totally obvious. Wake up your brain and have a go!