Jesse Mulligan

Brad is back and raring to go. There's been plenty of news over the ditch lately. Brad discuses the even contentious Australia Day, the Australian Open Tennis and Australian Rules Football legend Neil… Audio

Pip Adam muses on novel adaptations into TV or films. She suggests a number of NZ books that would lend themselves to a multi-episode TV series. Pip's choices include Wednesday's Children by Robin… Audio

VerTech manager Daneil Watson is back for 2025. He's talking about FPV (first person view) drones and how to get started with the hobby, he's reviewing a new portable keyboard from Logitech -the MX… Audio

Created by Simon Ward and Jess Johnson, in collaboration with Tuhura Otago Museum, the full dome show XYZZY has been nominated for the 2025 Best of Earth Awards, one of the highest honors in fulldome… Audio

As we work towards becoming predator free by 2050, it's been pointed out that we need some better tools in our toolkit. Marcus King is a conservationist and former engineer who turned his hand to pest… Audio

Thinking about how much money you might need to retire can be a scary prospect, particularly if you're already struggling to make ends meet while you're working. "FORO" or Fear Of Running Out is top… Audio

Today on The Pre-Panel, Wallace Chapman joins Jesse Mulligan to preview tonight's show. Also, as Saturday Night Live turns 50, producer Sam Hollis quizzes Wallace and Jesse about the many iconic (and… Audio

While on holiday in Northland, Jesse got called into action to interview the one and only Cher! Her career spans 70 years with struggles and triumphs. In the first of a two-volume memoir, she turns… Audio

It's a staple of any good Kiwi summer, but there's lots to talk about when it comes to BBQs. Between the BBQ itself and all the accessories you need it can be an expensive hobby, plus there's lots to… Audio

Every week Jesse's producer forces him to randomly call an information center somewhere in Aotearoa. They don't know Jesse is calling and Jesse doesn't know what he'll find on the other end of the… Audio

Caitlin Cherry starts off 2025 right with an ode to finding those old tv shows via clips on social media. She's rediscovered Nurse Jackie, thanks to Facebook reels. She also reviews the Netflix… Audio

Have you ever wondered how food was preserved before there were preservatives?  Audio

Despite fears of a general drop in people trusting the process of science, a global survey has found that people value science and trust scientists. New Zealanders in particular. Jesse talks to John… Audio

After a late goal in yesterday's match away to Western Sydney, Auckland FC are sitting atop the A-league table once more. But being a brand-new team, the club's culture is still developing. And unlike… Audio

In the first of our mini documentaries: New Zealand was one of the first to welcome in the New Year, but how did our major city centres fare in welcoming in 2025? Audio

Today on the pre-panel Wallace Chapman and Jesse Mulligan preview tonight's show. Also, producer Tom Riste-Smith announces a surprise Xmas party and is joined by fellow producer José Barbosa… Audio

Today on the pre-panel Wallace Chapman and Jesse Mulligan preview tonight's show. Also, producer Tom Riste-Smith is on the hunt for some new christmas traditions. Audio

Today on the pre-panel Wallace Chapman and Jesse Mulligan preview tonight's show. Also, producer Tom Riste-Smith joins to talk about going barefoot in public, and an escaped python. Audio

Today, we're doing something a bit special for our music feature. We asked you what song was special to you, or helped you through a difficult time this year. Audio