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.

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

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.

Some New Zealand funk-disco reissue vibes today as Martyn Pepperell introduces us to Golden Harvest.

We’re looking over the media, with tales from Somaliland, The Washington Post, Facebook and Fake News.

Rachel is in to review EXPLORE AOTEAROA, an illustrated book for children that looks at some of New Zealand’s explorers and adventurers.

We’re talking to the director of Splore Festival about what makes this party different.

Talking about movies with Nick Paris, including a bit of a look back over NZ cinema this millenium, and some horsey movies for Cup Day.

Gretchen talks to Jen about the Lamb & Hayward Masterworks: For the Common Man.

Get more info here: https://www.cso.co.nz/lamb-hayward-masterworks-common-man-2017

Cassie comes in for a chat with Jen. Do you like DRAGONS? Well you might like this one!