Melody Thomas
Josh Teskey in session
Ahead of Australian soul outfit The Teskey Brothers' New Zealand tour opening for Angus and Julia Stone, frontman Josh Teskey tells us a bit about the band and sings a couple of songs. Audio
Music 101 Pocket Edition 159: Ria Hall/ Fats Domino/ Villette
In this week's Pocket Edition we visit Ria Hall's turangawaewae to find out more about the kaupapa of her new album, Nick Bollinger helps dissect the legacy of Fats Domino, and we have Pt 2 of our… Audio
She Will Move You - Villette
Episode 2 in our series profiling female beat-makers in Aotearoa. Audio
She Will Move You - Estere
In a new series profiling female beat-makers, Melody Thomas talks to Wellington musician Estere. Audio
Music 101 Pocket Edition 156: Yumi Zouma/ The Chills/ Deer Park
In this week's Pocket Edition, we catch up with Yumi Zouma in London, talk to documentarian Julia Parnell about her Chills doco, and Deer Park explain why their new album took seven years to make. Audio
Bang : post bang discussion
Following the final of Melody Thomas' series on sex and sexuality - Bang, a discussion with Melody, Bryan and sex therapist, Mary Hodson. Audio
BANG! Episode 7: Lust for Life
In BANG! episode 7, Melody speaks to couples in their 60s and 70s about the different ways they choose to stay connected, Lesley Maskery discusses policy and practice regarding sexuality in rest… Audio
Post BANG! Discussion
Bryan is joined by BANG! producer, Melody Thomas and episode 6 sex therapist Edit Horvath to talk about some of the issues raised in tonight's episode. Audio
BANG! Episode 6: Fifty Shades of Grey
In episode 6, Melody faces up to another awkward phone call, we learn about how intimacy is affected by life-threatening illness, visit an "adult entertainment store" and sex therapist Edit Horvath… Audio
Post Bang Discussion
Clinical Psychologist and sex therapist, Nic Beets joins Melody Thomas and Brian Crump in the studio to discuss questions arising from this weeks episode. Audio
BANG! Episode 5: Maybe, Baby
In episode 5, we hear from parents about how kids affected their relationships, clinical psychologist and sex therapist Nic Beets highlights some of the most common issues experienced by new parents… Audio
Panel discussion : sex and sexuality
Following on from Melody Thomas' excellent series on sex and sexuality we hear discussion with Australian Sexologist Dr Nikki Goldstein, Melody Thomas and Bryan Crump and answers to some of your… Audio
BANG! Episode 4: Love & Marriage
In episode 4, we hear from couples about the ways sex and intimacy has changed over their years together, and Sex Therapy NZ's Helen Mounsey shares tips for couples wishing to stay connected. Audio
The Bang Breakdown
Expert Dr Parni Farvid from AUT is in the studio discussing your questions after episode 3 of Bang! Audio
BANG! Episode 3: Netflix and Chill
In episode 3 a group of 20-somethings tell us what dating and hooking up looks like for them, plus Eleanor Butterworth on 'ethical sex', Hera Lindsay Bird reads a new poem, and Laura Borrowdale… Audio
Bang Ep 2: sex and sexuality
Teenagers and sex.We have a couple of people in the studio to answer your questions.One is an advocate for sex education in high school, herself a teenager,Lauren Jack and from Family Planning, Lesley… Audio
BANG! Episode 2: Sex and Sensibility
In episode two, we explore how teens deal with sex ed, relationships and the influence of pornography. Plus famous Kiwis travel back in time to deliver sex advice to their teen selves. Audio
Great NZ albums made by women
The RNZ Music team choose their top picks in light of NPR's '150 Greatest Albums Made By Women'.
BANG! Episode 1: The Birds and The Bees
Melody Thomas leads a frank and often-entertaining exploration into sex, sexuality and relationships - starting at the very beginning with 'The Birds and The Bees'. Featuring everyday kiwis reflecting… Audio
