An in-depth conversation with Wellington record reviewer and retailer Colin Morris. We talk about his life from England to Wellington, from owning record stores to working for Unity Books; to a life filled with music and with recommendations for others across the counter and across print and radio. Colin shares some of his stories about meeting many of the most famous people in music (B.B. King, Quincy Jones, Mavis Staples) and about dedicating his life to his love of good music.

An in-depth phone conversation with Paul McLaney. We talk about the return of his band-name Gramsci and their brand new album, Inheritance; the first Gramsci record in 15 years. We talk about the influences that went into that record, the lifestyle changes that informed it and a big conversation around belief in music and integrity.

An in-depth conversation with poet, writer and theatre-maker Freya Daly Sadgrove. She talks about and reads poems from her debut full-length VUP collection, "Head Girl". We talk about life and writing, she discusses her mental health and lockdown and remembering that classic tome, 'Laura's Poems'.

An in-depth conversation with PR/Comms specialist, writer, political commentator and ex-comedian David Cormack. We talk through his life and career/s and also talk about the podcast Brazen, of which he is one of the producers and co-creators. We talk about comedy, TV appearances, freelance writing, parenting, the state of politics and jouranlism and many other things besides.

An in-depth conversation with (Officer) Karen O'Leary; she of the TV show Wellington Paranormal and the movie What We Do In The Shadows. When is not portraying Officer O'Leary she is the head teacher at an early childcare facility, where she's been employed for the last 20 years. She fell into acting by a mistake of genius casting. We talk about her life and passions and the 'side-gig' of appearing in character at events and on stage and screen.

A phoner with the legendary singer/songwriter and producer Nick Lowe.

An in-depth conversation with journalist Mike White. We talk through his life and career - including many of the stories he's helped defined and which in turn have defined him (Ben and Olivia, Scott Guy, Mark Lundy) as well as his love of dogs and his brand new book "How To Walk A Dog". We talk about journalism's future and celebrate its past. We talk about his luck and skill as an award winning writing with a decade and a half run at North & South.

An in-depth conversation with Sameena Zehra - storyteller, actor, activist, artist, comedian...we talk about her life and work and how she finds and keeps projects that keep her afloat and nourish the soul. We spent time previewing the then-upcoming (now postponed) show at BATS Theatre, White Men. But we talked about a lot of other things beyond that - and fingers crossed the show will return to have its hour on the stage at some point this year. There's a lot in this chat besides all that.

An in-depth conversation with George D. Henderson, singer, songwriter and musician. We talk about his time with The Puddle and other projects. We talk drugs and rehabilitation and his sideline career as an academic researcher. We talk music in general, songwriting, the genius of Luke Haines and many more things besides.

An in-depth conversation with Jordan Luck - lead singer and songwriter with The Jordan Luck Band, formerly The Dance Exponents and The Exponents. We talk of a life touring, of songwriting, of the intervention that lead to his sobriety. We talk too about finding joy in music, in listening, in a love of sound.