An in-depth conversation with Kiwi writer and filmmaker Peter Wells. We talk about the creation and upcoming publication of his latest book, "Hello Darkness". Peter has terminal cancer - the book started life as a series of Facebook posts. In announcing his cancer to friends online Peter created a safe-space for discussion. He used Facebook for good, fostered a community, told people of his life and how he was feeling even as he faces death. We spoke from his bed in his home in Auckland.

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An in-depth conversation with Auckland-based freelance writer, reviewer, interviewer and DJ Kiran Dass. She's also the book-buyer for Time Out book store and has a long history of retailing - so we talk shop. And books. And music. Reviewing, interviewing. We share 'war stories' of time in the trenches hammering out reviews. And we talk through the development of Dass as interviewer and reviewer across print, online and broadcast platforms.

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An in-depth chat with Martin Phillipps, leader of the Chills. We talk about the the seminal moments for the Dunedin band - and the ups and downs of a 40 year career and catalogue as The Chills. We talk, too, of some of Martin's favourite musicians and his many stories of meeting heroes or opening the show for them...

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An in-depth conversation with American-born, NZ-residing "Kiwi" Marc Taddei. He's a conductor and the musical director and program organiser for both Orchestra Wellington and the Vallejo Symphony in America. He holds these posts concurrently. As a trombonist he was a member of the NZSO and worked on the ENZSO recordings among many other milestone moments. He has worked with many of classical music's biggest names and played on stages around the world. We talk through his passion and commitment to the art, from being in on the ground floor trying to raise funds and create innovative shows to his time at Julliard as a musician and through his focus as both a listener and an educator.

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An in-depth conversation with Delia Shanly. She's a drummer and percussionist who has earned a living in covers bands. She's also worked extensively in arts-admin from helping to put on events and booking bands to staging public art installations. So we got behind the scenes as well as on stage.

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