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The Paleface Parabola - 20-08-2025 The big beat goes on this week via your Palefaced pals at the way station parking lot of the Parabola. Stick and stay around to lobe into our schoolhouse on the air but do us both a favour and leave the spitballs at home. Because if I have to send you to the principals office, you’ll be absent from class when we roll down the thunder of The Bitter Chills, Danny Gatton, The Crawling King Snakes, Isaac Hayes, The Fugs, and notably, the Mystery Man’s Midnight Magic Act of the week, direct from Sweden. C'mon if you’re comin to our two-hour tour de farce! Listen

iDad and Daughter - 20-08-2025 Eslet Aloua-Carter and her dad Frank share their thoughts and experiences, and help each other along the way. Together they open new experiences. Listen

Vedic Wisdom Part 1 - 20-08-2025 ABC"s First The spiritual science requires a structured approach so the student gets the basics necessary to build their conviction upon. This show looks at the steps to building that foundation. Listen

Vedic Wisdom Part 2 - 20-08-2025 Why We Chant Hare Krishna The answer to this question entails many of the principles structured within the practice of spiritual enlightenment. The student is given a clear understanding of how to elevate their perspective to the highest point of view. Listen

From the Fringes - 20-08-2025 Presenting a range of issues and opinions from the fringes... political, social, ethical and personal, from the unique perspective of the show's host, Jack Gielen. Listen

The Bridge Zone - 20-08-2025 Podcast produced and first broadcast at Free FM 89.0 - a platform for direct involvement in the media. Hamilton Kirikiriroa, NZ Listen

Waikato Chinese Voices - 19-08-2025 Waikato Chinese Voices is your source of culture and information for the region's Chinese speaking community. News and current affairs, discussions, immigration policy, life hacks and music, plus local Chinese community events. Listen

Radio 2050 - Jay Vidyarthi - 20-08-2025 Jay discusses his journey from a curious child interested in technology and mental health to becoming an expert in the intersection of mindfulness and technology. He shares insights and strategies for fostering a healthy relationship with technology, emphasizing the need for mindfulness in our digital era. The discussion also touches on nonprofit models in technology, personal growth, and the challenges of engaging with neurodivergent children. Radio 2050 is a mix of conversation and music that aims to inspire change throughout the world. Listen

That's The Ticket - 19-08-2025 That's the Ticket puts the fun in FUNding with a look into the Creative Community Scheme with Adrienne from Creative Waikato! Listen

Bengal Beats – 20-08-2025 Designed to celebrate and promote the rich cultural heritage of Bengal for the Bengali-speaking community living in New Zealand, this show serves as a bridge between the vibrant traditions of Bengal and the diverse, multicultural landscape of New Zealand. Listen

Drawn Borings: A Curated Soundscape for Creative Minds – Ep 28 - More Mixed Bag - 19-08-2025 Inspired by Grant's practice of automatic drawing, Drawn Borings isn’t just passive background music—it’s an immersive experience designed to open doors to new ideas and creative moments. Listen

Back Porch Bluegrass - 19-08-2025 We have a couple of songs from early Blue Grass Boy – Clyde Moody – who went on to become a popular and accomplished country singer. From ETSU we have David Grindstaff, we have Wildfire, Laurie Lewis & the Right Hands, Wayne Taylor, and a fiddle tune from Red Wilson. And from the fiddle of Colleen Trenwith, a sentimental-sounding version of a Jimmie Rodgers song. Lots to listen to and enjoy in this episode of Back Porch Bluegrass. Listen

B Orig - 19-08-2025 Bisaya Original Music for New Zealand and beyond. Introducing the music, both traditional and pop, of Bisaya artists as well as the Bisaya culture and language; and providing a link to Bisaya people in New Zealand to other parts of the globe. Listen

Waikato Chinese Voices - 18-08-2025 Waikato Chinese Voices is your source of culture and information for the region's Chinese speaking community. News and current affairs, discussions, immigration policy, life hacks and music, plus local Chinese community events. Listen

Hanna Worldwide and Friends – Living in NZ as a Japanese descendant Brazilian Maya Hasegawa was born in Brazil and has Japanese roots. She is currently working in a commercial laboratory but has a lot more skills and interests such as being a producer and host of Kia Ora Brazil here on Free FM. In this episode we are talking about the challenges you can face in Brazil, challenges of cultural differences and the challenge of getting a resident visa to be able to stay in your new chosen home. Listen

The Joy of Classical Music - Ep 116 - The Seldom Heard Sounds of South America Part 1 - 18-08-25 Episode 116 of the The Joy of Classical Music finds us strolling through rarely explored territories of South American music in search of the interesting and unusual. Gilberto Mendes - Motet in D minor Drink Coca-Cola Gilberto Mendes – Santos Football Music Cláudio Santoro - Ponteio Silvestre Revueltas - Sensemayá Alberto Ginastera: Five Popular Argentine Songs Tania Leon - In Motion: 5th Movement - Understanding Astor Piazzolla - Maria de Buenos Aires: Ballad for a Crazy Barrel Organ Listen

Tales From the Guild: Shadows of Paradurn Ep 3 – 18-08-2025 Tales from the Guild: Shadows of Paradurn is a DnD5e actual play radio show. Can the Dhurnya rescue everyone? Amadeus, Tanwen and Magnus strive to save a single extradimensional being, to right the wrongs done to him by a corrupt zealot. Is this all a distraction from the monstrous moon threatening the city, or are they acquiring a powerful ally? Only time will tell, but time is the one thing they do not have… Brought to you by the Waikato Role-Playing Guild. Listen

Over Some Milo - 18-08-2025 Why Suffer By Choice? We’ve got a lot to say about our silly little terribly important teenage lives. It’s Marvel chat and maths class rants and half-hearted deviations into the injustice all around us. This is a show for Sumaiya’s mum, but you can listen too if you like. Listen

Sai News 1086 - Ganesh Chaturthi - 24-08-2025 Sai News 1086 - Ganesh Chaturthi Listen

Free Left Turn - 16-08-2025 Welcome Comrades to an hour of news and commentary from a far-left perspective.. Produced at Free FM, Hamilton, NZ Listen

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A Life of Faith - In Conversation with Brother Kevin Dobbyn

Religion and Spirituality English Andrew Johnstone is a local personality who gained significant attention from the 2020 biopic When The Cows Come Home. In that film Andrew discussed his schooling at Sacred Heart College and his time with the Marist brothers. Recently he made a formal complaint against two Brothers, resulting in ongoing discussions with the body charged with investigating abuse allegations, The National Office For Professional Standards. Episodes and More

A Sonic Youth

Music English A love for indie rock as expressed by Kiwi taste-maker Oliver Grey. Episodes and More

Absolutely Not, Sis!

Community English Two small-town gals navigating their 30s through grieving, thriving, or barely surviving. Courtney and Laura discuss everything from loss and heartbreak to shower thoughts and what's trending! These two have been THROUGH it but will be sure to come out the other side laughing, so... grab a drink, and get ready to have a catch up with your new besties! Episodes and More

Alo Aotearoa

Ethnic Voices Spanish (Ecuador) El programa explora temas de interés relacionados con la comunidad latina a nivel global, incluyendo Nueva Zelanda. Facilita discusiones informadas sobre asuntos actuales y relevantes. Además, ofrece contenido enfocado en Nueva Zelanda, diseñado específicamente para el público latino interesado en la región. Episodes and More

Anpudan Waikato

Ethnic Voices Tamil (Sri Lanka) From Arasan FM, Anpudan Waikato is a Tamil show featuring news, music, interviews, and current affairs. It connects the Tamil community in NZ with their culture and global happenings. Engage by sending requests and feedback to vanakkam@arasan.co.nz. Making it a platform for interaction and cultural exchange. Episodes and More

Arabic Guide to the Treaty Principles Bill

News, Issues and Current Affairs Arabic A series explaining the Treaty Principles Bill in Arabic. Explaining the Treaty's history, what the Bill is about, and how to make a submission (deadline Jan 7, 2025). Episodes and More

Arritmia

Religion and Spirituality Spanish Un programa de radio cristiano, presentado por Angie Rodriguez. Episodes and More

B Orig

Ethnic Voices English Bisaya Original Music for New Zealand and beyond. Introducing the music, both traditional and pop, of Bisaya artists as well as the Bisaya culture and language; and providing a link to Bisaya people in New Zealand to other parts of the globe. Episodes and More

Back Chat

News, Issues and Current Affairs English A live, issue-driven news and current affairs discussion programme, debating or examining a different newsworthy issue/topic each week. For listeners who want to be challenged and provoked, and don’t want to be slaves to the news cycle. Episodes and More

Back Porch Bluegrass

Music English Paul Trenwith is an enthusiastic advocate for, player and promoter of bluegrass music. Back Porch Bluegrass features a wide range of the genre's best performers. Episodes and More

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