An in-depth conversation with musician, composer, arranger and producer Claire Cowan. She is the leader of the Blackbird Ensemble, she is writing a brand new score for the Royal New Zealand Ballet, she is a soundtrack composer for TV and film and is both a writer and performer (cello, piano, guitar, percussion). So we talked through her life and work and plugged the current Blackbird Ensemble Bjork shows.

An in-depth conversation with Wellington actor Simon Leary. We talk through his life and the steps he took to train and learn the craft of acting. We talk improv, drama, comedy, writing, the pantomime, via touchstones including The Simpsons and The Office. And we plug the brand new Circa Theatre show, "COCK" and the upcoming pantomime which Simon is not only starring in but is also co-writing.

An in-depth conversation with Japanese/Kiwi musician Mark de Clive-Lowe. We chat about his journey through his bi-cultural heritage and Kiwi upbringing to being an international jazz citizen of the world, currently living in America. We talk about meeting heroes, making music with them, working with

An in-depth conversation with Dean Chandler. The Wellington-based singer/songwriter released his self-titled debut album in the early/mid-00s and it featured guest appearances by Emmylou Harris, Norah Jones, Bic Runga, Larry Campbell and was produced by Brady Blade. The album ran its course and disappeared. It's largely forgotten. And Dean has full time employment far away from the music industry. We revisited his story and how all of this happened.

An in-depth conversation with investigative journalist, reporter, producer Paula Penfold. We talk journalism - we talk about some of the cases she's cracked and worked on, about the work pressures and the stress of trolls. We talk about producing and what goes on behind the scenes, about dedication to the story and the work she's doing now at Stuff Circuit as well as the work she's done as broadcaster and producer on radio and TV.

An in-depth conversation with songwriter and musician Don McGlashan. We talk through his various bands and projects including the Blam Blam Blam reunion. We talk songs and writing and the shaping of music. We talk, leaning against a wall in Wellington while the world's passing by. We are almost there on the edge of a scene in a Don McGlashan song. If only...

An in-depth conversation with musician Nathan Haines. We talk right through his life from his child-prodigy days in a musical family through to working in the UK as both featured star and a sideman - so many collaborations and connections. Haines also talks addiction and a recent cancer diagnosis. He has survived, is grateful and is seeking to move forward with many musical projects and a young family. A huge conversation.

An in-depth conversation with GInette McDonald. We talk acting, we talk Lyn of Tawa, we talk OE - the early experience in London - and to recent theatrical successes ("Joan") and the upcoming Pink Hammer. We talk theatre, TV, movies - acting techniques - and I just generally enjoy being in the presence of a living legend of both serious acting and comedic monologues.

An in-depth conversation with Marek Peszynski. He is now the Marketing Manager for Orchestra Wellington. He's also a DJ, a former record store worker, member of the group Eastern Bloc and radio-show host. Marek held many DJ residencies around Wellington in the early/mid-00s before moving overseas for a bit, returning to become an occasional tour promoter and tastemaker in local hip-hop circles. We once worked together, going back over 15 years now. So we talk through all of this and more.

An in-depth conversation with comedian Jerome Chandrahasen. We talk open-mics and getting started, from school debating teams to the Edinburgh Fringe and to mental health and understanding the highs and lows associated with speaking from the stage. We also talk about reviews and criticism and some of his favourite comedians as well as some of his favourite music gigs.