The 1-4 Show
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Support the Vic with Julia Deans
Julia Deans was in studio with Sarin to chat about her upcoming appearance at the third installment of the Support the Vic Series, to help raise funds for a (very expensive) digital projector for the Devonport cinema. It's expected that within two years, 35mm projectors will be obsolete - so to continue to play new films, the Vic needs a bit of a technological upgrade! You can buy tickets to the show this Saturday, May 25th from TheVic.co.nz. Track featured: Julia Deans - "Broken Home"....
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Queer Rights Officer Levi Joule
AUSA Queer Rights Officer Levi Joule joined Sarin in studio to discuss the role of the QRO, queer communities on the Auckland University Campus, and the social & political resources available for queer students at the University. Find out more about the QRO and Queerspace here.
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Bobby Womack Part 2
First song: Bobby Womack - Fly Me To The Moon 2nd song: Bobby Womack - If You Think You're Lonely Now 3rd song: Bobby Womack - Sweet Caroline
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Bobby Womack Part 1
First song: Bobby Womack - Across 110th Street 2nd song: Bobby Womack - Please Forgive My Heart 3rd song: Gorillaz - Stylo (Feat. Mos Def and Bobby Womack)
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Driving High
Jackson James Wood from the NZ Drug Foundation talks to Richie about their Driving High campaign.
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Sarin vs. Jello Biafra
Jello Biafra (ex-frontman for the Dead Kennedys, current frontman for the Guantanamo School of Medicine) was in studio ahead of his show at the Powerstation on Wednesday to talk spoken word, writing music when you don't play any instruments, and wax poetic on all manner of global politics. Jello Biafra & the Guantanamo School of Medicine play Weds May 8th at the Powerstation. Tickets from Ticketmaster.co.nz & Real Groovy.
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Sarin vs. Tom Green
Tom Green steamrolled his way into the bFM studios (again) ahead of his two Comedy Festival shows at Skycity this week to talk standup, yell at his cameraman, and Be Canadian.
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Sarin vs. Randa
Randa was in studio ahead of her appearance at bStreet this Thursday to talk about stuffing her face and David Bowie.
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Sarin vs. The Veils
Finn Andrews, lead singer & songwriter for The Veils, joined Sarin on the line ahead of the release of Time Stays, We Go to talk about psychoanalysis, voice control, and taking responsibility for your art.
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Richie vs. Jaz Coleman (Killing Joke)
Jaz Coleman and Richie Hardcore in a tête-à-tête for the ages! 95bFM Present Killing Joke, June 13th @ Studio Tickets from Ticketmaster and Real Groovy. Tracks Featured: "Absolute Descent", "Eighties", "Millenium", "Love Like Blood", "Ghosts of Lad Broke Grove".
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NZDF on Legal Highs
Richie caught up with Ross Bell, Executive Director of the NZ Drug Foundation, to talk about the proposed new laws around legal highs.
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Sarin vs. Little Green Cars
Sarin spoke with Stevie Appleby - frontman of the Irish band Little Green Cars - about disaffected youth, the literary influences on his songwriting, and Americans' unconditional love for Irish bands. Oh, and also their recent release Absolute Zero, the title of which is lifted from a Bukowski poem. Between that and the accent, how could you not love these guys? Track featured: "My Love Took Me Down To The River To Silence Me"
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Ollie Nelson from Red Frogs
Red Frogs is a student initiative that works to minimize harm in youth culture by providing drug- and alcohol-free hydration stations and chill out zones. They've worked at major festivals & concerts in NZ and are in the process of expanding internationally. Ollie Nelson joined Richie in studio to explain the group's ethos & activities.
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Sarin vs. Beth Orton
Sarin spoke with British singer/songwriter Beth Orton about her first record in six years, Sugaring Season, swearing in church, and doing away with electronica for the moment. Track featured: "Call Me The Breeze"
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Director of 'Cloud Nine', Sam Shore
Sam Shore joined Sarin in studio to talk about directing his upcoming production of the comedic Off-Broadway hit Cloud Nine - including why he chose the iconic (if not heady) work of British playwright Caryl Churchill, and what relevance the 1978 play bears on today's world. Cloud Nine runs Apr 2-13th at the Basement Theatre. Tickets from iTicket.co.nz.
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YouthSpeak NZ
Sarin spoke with Ellie Lawler from YouthSpeak NZ about their work creating spaces for youth to talk about sex & sexuality.
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Sarin vs. Tegan (from Tegan & Sara)
Tegan Quinn joined Sarin on the line from Milwaukee to talk ambition, pop crossovers, lung capacity, and Tegan and Sara's latest release, Heartthrob. Track featured: "Shock To Your System"
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Street Neighbourz
Anna Coddington & Jason Smith - collectively known as Street Neighbourz - paid Sarin a visit in the studio to debut their first single, "Noise Control"!
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Richie vs. This Is Hell
Richie caught up with This Is Hell backstage at Soundwave 2013 ahead of their March 6th gig at Zeal West.
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Awkward Alters
Cat Ruka, Val Smith and Matthew Moore of 'Awkward Alters' joins Lucy in studio to talk about the upcoming dance performance in the Auckland Fringe Festival. aucklandfringe.co.nz
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Corie Haddock from Lifewise
Richie and Corie (Services Manager at Lifewise Hub) go in-depth on homelessness and the perceptions around it.
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Return of the Auckland Pride Parade
Jonathan Smith, Coordinator of the Auckland Pride Parade, joins Sarin in studio to talk about the first Parade in 12 years, putting the Hero Parade to bed, the importance of Ponsonby Rd, and what we can expect from the 40+ floats this year. The Auckland Pride Parade takes place on Feb 16th, from 4pm on Ponsonby Rd, starting at Hopetoun Bridge and ending at Three Lamps. See aucklandpride.org.nz for more information.
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Melting Pot Massacre
Richie talks to MZ and Shaha from self-described hardcore feminist punk band Melting Pot Massacre ahead of their appearance at Big Gay Out this weekend. PLUS: yarns with Charlotte Red about gender & sexuality.
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Homelessness in Auckland
Green MP Denise Roche joined Richie in the studio to talk about homelessness in Auckland City.
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LOUIS KNUXX
Richie chats to Louis Knuxx about his new EP, touring, and being an NZ musician based in Melbourne
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Feb Fast
Richie chats to the NZ Drug Foundation's Jackson Jameswood about Feb Fast
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Richie vs. OFF
Richie met up with Keith Morris (Black Flag, the Circle Jerks) and Dimitri Coates (Burning Brides) from punk supergroup OFF while they were in town opening for the Red Hot Chili Peppers. This interview runs the gauntlet from violence at shows to old band rifts to scat porn... it's a doozy! Tracks featured: "Wiped Out" and "King King Brigade"
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Kelly Ellis on Marriage Equality and the Trans Community
Kelly Ellis joins Richie on the phone to talk about how Marriage Equality affects trans people in addition to LGBT couples.
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Cycling for Sifakas
What's a Sifaka? What do they have to do with Gibson guitars? Why should you care about their dwindling numbers? And why would someone cycle around the South Island in a lemur costume? ALL THIS AND MORE from Ivan Steward, creator of Cycling for Sifakas - one man's crusade to help protect the endangered Silky Sifaka population in Madagascar, of which there are less than 250 left.
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Sarin vs. The Upbeats
Jeremy Glenn, one half of NZ's premier bass outfit The Upbeats, joined Sarin on the line from Wellington to talk their new hip-hop collab with Atlanta's Armanni Reign, handling production duties on Shapeshifter's latest record, taking three years to write their own, and their one-night-stand with MC Tali at Coro Gold this year. Track featured: Armanni Reign vs. The Upbeats - "Pushin"
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Sarin vs. Sola Rosa
Andrew Spraggon of Sola Rosa talks car crashes, the ever-changing, collective nature of the group, and what we can expect from their live performance at Coromandel Gold this year. Track featured: Sola Rosa - "Promise feat. Olivier Daysoul"
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Richie vs. Suicidal Tendencies
Richie's interview with Suicidal Tendencies' vocalist Mike Muir - on termites, PMA, things your dad said, and riding out the changes in the music industry over the past 20 years. Track featured: Suicidal Tendencies - "You Can't Bring Me Down"
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Josh & Va from The Cube
Josh & Van from The Cube (a hub for Youth Disability service providers) joined Richie in studio to talk about International Day of Persons With Disabilities and how we define and perceive "disability".
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Munted: Documentary Theatre from the Christchurch Quake
Actor Jackie Shaw and director Kate McGill join Sarin in studio to talk about their play Munted, a verbatim play drawn from the personal experiences of reporters and Christchurch residents after the February 22nd quake. They discuss the nature of playing characters that are real people, how the Christchurch community has responded to the play, and what it's like when one of your characters is in the audience. Munted runs Dec 4th - 8th at the Basement Theatre. Tickets from iTicket.co.nz.
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Richie vs. Tattoo Artist Simon Erl
Richie was joined in studio by Simon Erl, tattoer extraordinaire, who's been living in England making a name for himself.
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Kristina Cavit from Nuestro Pequeno Hermanos
Richie speaks with Kristina Cavit from Nuestro Pequeno Hermanos, a non-profit charitable organization that's worked with orphans in Latin America since 1954.
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Sam Snedden: Beautifying the Basement
Sam Snedden, 1/3 of the team that runs the Basement Theatre, stopped by the studio to talk about... well, all manner of shit really, but specifically about the Basement's current PledgeMe Campaign to renovate the venue (which is an important hub of the grassroots performing arts community in Auckland so GO CHECK IT OUT).
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Boris Dittrich on LGBT Rights
Human Rights Watch Advocacy Director Boris Dittrich joins Sarin on the phone to talk about LGBT rights in the context of international human rights law, how the concept of human rights has evolved to include rights around gender identity and sexual orientation, and balancing those with freedom of religion. Boris is giving a public lecture on LBGT Rights on Wednesday, Nov 21st at 1pm at the Stone Lecture Theatre, University of Auckland Law School, 9 Eden Crescent.
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Eigengrau
Michelle Blundell & Calum Gittins visit the studio to talk about Eigengrau, a contemporary black comedy about what it means to be young, urban, and looking for love. (Or maybe just sex.) Conclusions reached: You will probably love and hate the characters at the same time and be both relieved and disturbed by how much you identify with them. Live in the grey areas, people. Eigengrau runs at the Basement Theatre from Nov 13th-24th. Tickets from iTicket.co.nz.
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Into the Woods with Hamish Mouat
19-year-old Hamish Mouat has chosen one of the more difficult professions to make a living in: musical theatre. He's currently playing Jack (of Jack & the Beanstalk) in North Shore Musical Theatre's production of Stephen Sondheim's Into the Woods, a story that tangles & twists several fairytales together and turns them all upside down. He chats with Sarin about the challenges of singing Sondheim, appearing in London's West End, and the rather deep pool of triple-threat talent in New Zealand....
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WOMAD Artistic Director Drew James
WOMAD is a truly international festival, with dates in Colombia, India, Israel, Norway, Serbia, Seychelles, South Africa, Tajikistan, Tibet, to name a few - and this is reflected in the lineup, which Drew James is in charge of curating. He talked with Sarin about the process of compiling the lineup, curating a festival to please a very broad spectrum of attendees, and the role that music plays in maintaining indigenous cultures in a contemporary context and provides a platform to expose them...
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Richie and Auckland Council Youth Advisory Panel
Richie chats with representatives from the Youth Advisory Panel about how youth can get involved in local politics.
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Rich talks with author with Chris Hoult.
Richie chats with Chris Hoult about his new book 'New Zealand Tattoo: In The Home Of The Tattooist's Art.
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Richie and Sea Shepard
Richie chats with Eco Warriors Sea Shepard about their work and their upcoming fundraiser event on the 13th of November at Galatos.
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Richie talks with James and James from Holy Moly and...
Richie Hardcore chats with James and James from Holy Moly Ice Cream and Nice Blocks respectively, about being a small, niche business and tackling giant companies such as Fonterra.
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Rising Voices Youth Poetry Slam
Rena and Jai join Richie in studio to talk about the Rising Voices Youth Poetry Slam, Sept 22nd at Town Hall. Plus hear Rena recite an excerpt of "Black Polynesia" live on air!
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Jacinda Ardern on Reducing Child Poverty
In light of Campbell Live's recent segment on the differences in lunchboxes between decile 1 and decile 10 schools, Richie Hardcore spoke with Labour's Auckland Central MP Jacinda Ardern about her Child Poverty Reduction Bill.
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Die! Die! Die! Live at Converse Acts of Disruption
Die! Die! Die! perform live and raw at Converse Acts of Disruption.
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The Red Chair Cabaret
Aaron Tindell, creator/producer/director of The Red Chair, joined Sarin in studio to talk about this intimate contemporary cabaret show opening this week at Q Theatre Loft, the musical theatre scene in Auckland (we need more!), and how he's integrating the show into his Arts Management Masters. The Red Chair runs Sept 21st-Oct 6th at Q Theatre Loft, with previews on Sept 19th & 20th. Tickets from qtheatre.co.nz.
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Sarin vs. Band of Horses
Sarin caught up with Band of Horses' drummer Creighton Barrett to talk about parenting with animatronic toys, criticism in the age of bloggers, being called "country", and of course, recording the band's new album with iconic producer Glyn Johns. Band of Horses play Town Hall on Jan 16th - tickets from Ticketmaster.co.nz. Their new album 'Mirage Rock' is out now.
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Richie Talks with the P3Foundation
Richie chats with the P3 Foundation about their Live Below The Line campaign, which rises money and awareness to address poverty in the Global South.
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Richie Talks to Just Speak on Drug Courts
Richie talks to Diane White and Matt about Just Speak, the Criminal Justice System, the role of drug and alcohol abuse in offending and the coming trial of Drug Treatment Courts in New Zealand.
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Colour Your Window, Colour Your World
Mike Ikilei (Team Leader at Auckland Council Community Development) and Tyrone (Creative Technologies student at AUT) about their project designed to bring together residents of the central city. Find out more about the Colour Your Window, Colour Your World project here!
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A Hospo Perspective on Alcohol Reform
Richie speaks with Reuben Brooker, bar manager at Studio the Venue and member of the Mayoral Taskforce on Alcohol, for a hospo industry perspective on the current debate around alcohol pricing & accessibility.
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Rebecca Williams from Alcohol Healthwatch
Richie and Rebecca talk about the National government's recent decision not to focus on alcohol pricing in their current review of alcohol reform in NZ, and possible reasons why the government has chosen to ignore substantial evidence that pricing is an effective way to reduce alcohol harm.
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The Pantry Shelf
Marion and Ben from the award-winning production The Pantry Shelf were in studio to chat about the politics & religion of being a food item, and what's involved in getting into character when your character is a bag of corn chips... The Pantry Shelf runs Aug 16th - 25th at the Basement Theatre. Tickets from iTicket.co.nz.
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Suicide & Depression in NZ with Maori Health Provider...
Richie speaks with Maori Health Provider Michael Naera about suicide and depression in New Zealand. Richie asks why, despite the fact that more New Zealanders die of suicide than car accidents, we are still very silent about it. Michael also shares his thoughts on the stigma around asking for mental health support, particularly in Maori communities.
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Richie w Sam Antagonist
Richie chats with Sam about the new Antagonist A.D release Nothing From No One.
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Richie w Kevin Hague
Richie chats with green MP Kevin Hague about the Gay Marriage Equality Bill.
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Ross Bell on Drug Law Reform part 3
Executive director of the New Zealand Drug Foundation Ross Bell explains new laws around the sale of legal highs.
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Ross Bell on Drug Law Reform part 2
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Ross Bell on Drug Law Reform part 1
Executive director of the New Zealand Drug Foundation Ross Bell explains new laws around the sale of legal highs.
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Queen of The Whole Universe
Sarin chats with Jonathan Smith, founder & Creative Director of Queen of The Whole Universe, NZ's very queer beauty pageant. This is the 10th Anniversary of the show and they've pulled out all the stops... including a plan to break their own Guinness World Record for Most Drag Queens On Stage In A Theatrical Performance. Queen of the Whole Universe is Saturday, July 21st at ASB Theatre. Tickets from buytickets.co.nz.
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David Ward on composing for the Guru of Chai
Genre-spanning musician & composer David Ward joins Sarin in studio to talk about his work composing for Indian Ink's production of The Guru of Chai, opening this week at Q Theatre. Ward tells us what it's like composing for the theatre versus typical songwriting, drawing on Indian classical music and the syncretic nature of the show, and his role on stage.
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Jennifer Ward-Lealand on 8 - The Play: Fighting for...
Jennifer Ward-Lealand is on the line to chat about her upcoming appearance in the staged reading of 8 - The Play: Fighting for Marriage Equality this week at the Maidment Theatre. She talks about the premise of the play, what draws her as an actor to political works, and what's different about a documentary play or a verbatim role as opposed to a typical fictional work.
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Ladyhawke
Esther MacIntyre talks to Pip Brown a.k.a Ladyhawke about her new album 'Anxiety', and the real anxiety that comes with it. Ladyhawke plays at The Studio in Auckland on the 14th of July - tickets from Undertheradar and Ticketmaster.
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Spencer Harrington aka Rand0m
Visual artist Spencer Harrington - aka Rand0m - was in studio for a chat about his latest solo exhibition, Loose Change, currently on at Monster Valley Studios off Dominion Rd (the last before he jets off to Toronto for a while!). Check out more of his work at lifeisrandom.co.nz.
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Olympic Boxer Alexis Pritchard
Sarin chatted with kiwi boxer Alexis Pritchard, one of two women representing NZ at the 2012 London Olympics. Pritchard is literally making history, as 2012 marks the first time that women will compete in boxing at the Olympics! She talks about her unexpected start in boxing, pre-fight rituals (no music!!), and shares her thoughts on Jaime Ridge's celebrity boxing career... To contribute to Alexis' Olympic campaign, head to fundraiseonline.co.nz/AlexisPritchard.
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