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DJ Gene Rivers has been committed to his craft and pursuing his journey from his youngest days. Most known as former DJ on George FM and KFM, Gene has seen many sides of the DJ and radio industries. We discuss the beginnings of hip hop and the way some of New Zealand culture adopted and imitated the emerging American trends. We also discuss George FM and the internal changes that arguably caused the station to lose its way. Oh and we talk about the infamous Max Key!

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Today’s episode is a journey, a rollercoaster of a ride through Pele Nili’s life and mind. His experiences growing up in south Auckland, his ventures in music and eventual achievement in writing and directing the movie Groove City. We talk ghosts, religion, cheese burgers, winning a Tui, sleep paralysis and much more. Strap in for a fascinating conversation. Pele is an individual, a visionary and we were thrilled to speak to him. 

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He’s a comic book artist and a professional wrestler! Naturally. Michel Mulipola was quiet kid with a passion who grew up to become a professional who does what he loves. As well as wrestling and releasing his own comic book series, he’s currently working on the U.S comic book Headlocked: The Last Territory. We discuss comic books, wrestling, 13 Reasons Why, Comic-con, punching receipts, killing Superman and a lot more! He’s s a great guy and an inspiration! 

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Actor Stelios Yiakmis has made a name for himself in both New Zealand and Australia playing roles on Shortland Street, McLeod's Daughters, All Saints, Underbelly, Street Legal, The Blue Rose and acclaimed 2006 movie Jindabyne. Does he really believe he’s a lesbian, an embodiment of God and a spectator to the end of the world? We find out! We also speak briefly to Nick Poortman as he waits to board the plane, heading to his new life in L.A.

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Yoko-Zuna! Not the Wrestler, not the Mexican metal band… the innovative, highly reputed instrumental New Zealand band who have quickly made a great name for themselves on the local scene. These guys are impressive, not just because of their music, but also because of their attitude and the approach they have taken behind the scenes. Upcoming musicians can learn a lot from these guys and we really enjoyed talking to them. Great laughs! 

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Professional singer, vocal coach, producer and entrepreneur Cherie Mathieson is our latest guest and we were thrilled to have her on the show. She’s collaborated with a long list of great artists including a very successful album with with Mark de Clive Lowe. She regularly tours with Sola Rosa, does session work and directs high profile shows like the APRA Silver Scroll Awards and Christmas In The Park. This is a very inspiring chat. Get your ears around it! 

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Paddy Milner is a world class piano player who’s worked with Tom Jones, Jack Bruce, David Gilmour (Pink Floyd) Eric Burdon (The Animals) Van Morrison, Joss Stone and many more. He was recently in New Zealand touring with The Last Waltz show and kindly made time to chat to us. Great guy, great player, great chat! Do it. 

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