Nostalgia
Nashville Babylon: 7 January 2023
On this week's show Mark jumps into 2023 with tracks from Wanda Jackson, the Cramps, Big Maybelle, Dusty Springfield plus a birthday tune for Shirley Bassey. Audio
New Zealand beach nostalgia
Writer and artist Terry Moyle's new book, New Zealand at the Beach is a trip down memory lane, with people reflecting on their summers of fun times and Kiwi golden weather. It is full of illustrations… Audio, Gallery
Pretty Girl: The biggest song of 1970
Wellington's self-described skiffle pop band Hogsnort Rupert were pleasantly surprised when they went gold with their wholesome 1970 hit 'Pretty Girl'. By the end of the year, the tune was the… Audio
Elizabeth Hay: Canada and nostalgia
Kim Hill talks to Canadian writer Elizabeth Hay, a former radio broadcaster, and the author of many short story collections and novels, most recently, His Whole Life. She speaks at two WORD… Audio
Urban issues Tommy Honey
Urbanist Tommy Honey discusses issues affecting city dwellers. Today he discusses Nostalgia, retro design and the power of television. Audio
It’s kind of amazing the sexism that still exists, even though if you look at it through blurry glasses it doesn’t look like it’s there.
Meg Wolitzer, a leading USA novelist, talks about her extensive career with Kate De Goldi, focusing on a recent highly-awarded novel The Interestings. Audio
The Mixtape - Tami Neilson
Musical guests compile a C60, and talk us through the selections. This week, award winning Canadian-born country musician Tami Neilson with a selection of early influences and new discoveries. Audio
NZ On Screen - Christmas
Irene Gardiner has appalling and fascinating NZ On Screen clips all about Christmas. Audio
The Life and Death of Joe Meek
UK producer Joe Meek was a pop craftsman and a veritable wunderkind in the recording studio, forging a legacy as one of the most important record producers of all time in his short career. Trevor… Audio