Comedy
Raybon Kan on 30 years of comedy
For over three decades, Raybon Kan has been one of New Zealand's most distinctive comedic voices. He joins Emile Donovan on the cusp of a nationwide tour, Raybonanza. Audio
The week that was
Comedians Te Radar and Pinky discuss a worm charming championship, restaurants catering for people wanting to eat less thanks to drugs like Wegovy, and the Christchurch mum who broke the… Audio
The week that was: 100 metres backwards in heels
Our comedians Te Radar and Donna Brookbanks with a look at the funny stories of the week, including the Spanish man who has broken the world record for the fastest backward 100 meters in heels. Audio
Exit stage left #1
Exit stage left #1 for 3:06p Sun 3 Dec 2023 In our classic drama today we have some appropriately seasonal fun with the two-part comedy Exit Stage Left by Simon Leary. The play is set in and around… Audio
Fast Favourites: Billy T comedian Hoani Hotene
With the Billy T showcase around the corner, ahead of next year's festival and competition, this year's winner is still revelling in his victory. Audio
W*nkernomics: Aussie comedians' deep dive into workplace bullsh*ttery
Nine to Noon takes a deep-dive into some solutions-focused ideation, with a view to shifting the dial on how to optimise workplace relations. Audio
How to Spot a Dickhead: A Field Guide
Screenwriters Kathryn Burnett and Nick Ward, who have worked on shows like Wellington Paranormal and Outrageous Fortune, have encountered a fair few dickheads in their time, and have now become… Audio
"Developing a project can feel like being lost in the middle of the ocean" Duncan Sarkies on the joy of discovery
Two years ago this month RNZ National's Culture 101 was launched. And a guest on our very first show, introducing comedy radio drama series The Mysterious Secrets of Uncle Bertie's Botanarium was… Audio
Getting more Pasifika women into comedy: Fast Favourites with Rhiannon McCall
Pasifika people make up almost 17% of Tamaki Makaurau Auckland's population, but Pasifika women in particular are considered underrepresented when it comes to the professional comedy scene. It's… Audio
The week that was
Our comedians Te Radar and Donna Brookbanks bring some levity the end of the week including the Swedish prime minister, Ulf Kristersson, coming under fire after admitting that he regularly consults AI… Audio
New Kiwi comedy follows the fortunes of a struggling theatre
New Kiwi film Workmates is about two friends trying to keep a struggling theatre alive - how the real life couple behind it had Covid to thank for its creation
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Australian comedian turns scamming experience into cabaret
When Australian comedian Michelle Brasier was scammed by a stranger, she didn't report it. Instead, she extended her hand in friendship and turned the experience - into a cabaret. Audio
Accidental Comics - Sameena Zehra and Eddy Rodriguez
Accidental Comics - Sameena Zehra and Eddy Rodriguez Audio
Corporate to charity to comedy - moving between worlds with David Sturart
This week, Scotland to Auckland was a circuitous route to comedy for David Stuart - but he's gets there in the end. Produced by Kadambari Raghukumar Audio
Dad (and Daughter) Jokes: Irish comedians Pat and Faye Shortt
Pat Shortt first made it in comedy in Ireland young, back in the late 1980s before there was even a comedy scene, He was one half of a beloved comedy duo D'Unbelievables. But it was a celebrated TV… Audio
Book awards and fast favourites with David Eggleton
Welcome to May and a bumper crop of cultural events - which makes this week's Culture 101 Fast Favourite guest an easy pick, given he embraces all fields, often at once. Otepoti Dunedin's David… Audio
How humour found Annie Guo and Summer Xia in NZ
In part two of our series with funny folk Summer Xia and Annie Guo who found comedy through chance in New Zealand. Produced by Kadambari Raghukumar. Audio
Accidental Comics - Edd Rivera
Comedy by chance, comedy to cope with moving countries - a four-part series with some funny people sharing their stories of arriving at being comics in New Zealand. Produced by Kadambari Raghukumar. Audio
Heath Franklin on returning to NZ and 20 years of 'Chopper'
Australian comedian, Heath Franklin, is bringing his show, "Chopper: The Last Hard Bastard on Earth", to towns and cities all across New Zealand next month. Audio
Rhys Darby: The Legend Returns
Beloved Kiwi comedian Rhys Darby speaks to Emile Donovan about his brand new show, how he works on his signature impressions, and whether an American audience really 'gets' Kiwi humour. Audio
