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1,024 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago -Planet FM is a not-for-profit community based radio station. We offer a radio broadcast facility to community groups and individuals to make their own media.
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Pass the Mic: Nilofer Faizal
May 08, 2022 12:00Nilofer Faizal recently moved to Auckland and has travelled and lived in India, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Mauritania and Morocco. She and Elina discuss Nilofer’s travels, culture, sense of belonging as a Muslim woman and how her headscarf makes her feel empowered.
Pass the Mic: Sun Min Elle Park
May 08, 2022 12:00Sun has a research background in postcolonial theories in racism and is currently a union delegate. In this conversation, she and Elina talk about Sun’s upbringing and Korean culture, her research, union work, and Sun’s own recent journey with ADHD and autism.
Books and Beyond: NZ Music Month
May 08, 2022 09:35 - 30 seconds - 1.72 MBAlison is joined by senior music librarian Marilyn who tells us what Auckland Libraries have planned for NZ Music Month – the time when we celebrate the music industry in Aotearoa. To jazz things up, we discuss three must-read music novels and a kiwi classic.
The C Word: The Breast Surgeon who got Breast Cancer
May 07, 2022 23:55 - 3.43 MBDr Liz O'Riordan was working as a consultant breast surgeon in 2015 when she was diagnosed with breast cancer for the first time. After decades of treating people with breast cancer, the doctor was now the patient and Liz realised how little she knew about the treatments and experience for breast cancer. Three years later cancer returned on her chest wall. She had both breasts removed which meant she couldn't move her left shoulder and was forced to retire.
Pass the Mic: Medulla Oblongata
May 06, 2022 12:00Meet Medulla, a drag queen performer who competed in the first season of House of Drag and a non-binary former refugee from the Maldives who lived in Malaysia, before finding their home in Aotearoa New Zealand. Elina and Medulla talk queer culture, living their truth, behind the scenes of drag, and discrimination.
Pass the Mic: Maria Khaydar
May 01, 2022 12:00In this episode, Elina speaks to Maria Khaydar, a self-described “capitalist girl-boss by day and anarchist by night”. Maria currently works in the tech industry and is actively involved in amplifying ethnic voices and advocating for refugee and asylum seeker rights. She discusses her Syrian-Azeri-Russian identity and the expectations that come with that mix, and she and Elina examine the way they, as women of colour, police themselves and reject the notion of being a trail-blazer.
Books and Beyond: Comfort Reads
May 01, 2022 09:35 - 30 seconds - 1.72 MBAlison talks to super librarian Anne about her number one go-to comfort read The Little White Horse by Elizabeth Goudge, a post-war children’s classic about love, goodness, animals and beauty. Hot Tip: don’t read this book when you are hungry because the descriptions of food are beyond belief! The Little White Horse can be requested via the Auckland Libraries catalogue: https://bit.ly/littlewhitehorse
Pass the Mic: Andrew Tui
April 30, 2022 12:00Andrew is a podcaster and a career practitioner who loves coffee and a ukulele jam. In this epsiode, he and Elina explore Andrew’s Samoan-Chinese heritage and his connections to faith and the rainbow community. Andrew shares some practical insights and advice that organisations can and should take when it comes to equity, diversity and inclusion, especially around Pacific youth
Pass the Mic: Vira Paky
April 29, 2022 10:55 - 5 seconds - 293 KBA young Congolese-Kiwi-South African woman, Vira is Chairperson of the New Zealand National Refugee Youth Council, which advocates for, engages & supports refugee background youth around Aotearoa New Zealand. Vira is an outstanding poet who writes about intersections of feminism, race, African identity and many other poignant topics. In this episode we talk about Vira’s poetry, being true to her voice, black-kiwi representation in New Zealand, what it means to be an advocate in this day and a...
Pass the Mic: #passthemic
April 29, 2022 10:40 - 10 seconds - 586 KBConversations with fifteen people from migrant and former refugee backgrounds living in Aotearoa
Pass the Mic: Ola Shahin
April 29, 2022 10:40 - 10 seconds - 586 KBOla is a Palestinian-Kiwi engineer and a community football coach at Manukau United Football Club. In sharing her inspiring journey, she speaks candidly about her experiences with depression and anxiety, bringing honesty, transparency and grit to the conversation around identity and of being a New Zealander. She and Elina discuss the complex nature of belonging, as well as football and cake... Trigger warning: this story deals with topics of self-harm and suicide.Trigger warning: this story d...
See Sara Lanka: Sri Lankan flavour for young and old
April 29, 2022 07:25 - 3.43 MBCulture, music, arts and current affairs with live reports from Sri Lanka. Community dialogue for young Sri Lankans.
Maitreya: Insights from the Maitreya
April 28, 2022 21:15 - 20 seconds - 1.14 MBInformation relating to Maitreya's priorities and the Ageless Wisdom Teachings.
Pass the Mic: Pok Wei Heng
April 27, 2022 04:25 - 5 seconds - 293 KBPok is a climate change consultant by day, working on regenerative cities centred on learning from indigenous wisdom, and a climate justice advocate by night. Pok recently moved to New Zealand from Singapore and is passionate about decolonisation, exploring Asian identity, connecting climate justice with diversity, equity and inclusion work. In this episode, he and host Elina discuss the pros and cons of collectivism, migrant relationships with Te Tiriti and Māori, allyship, finding your plac...
Books and Beyond: The Ockhams: Non-fiction
April 24, 2022 09:35 - 30 seconds - 1.72 MBAlison & Ineka discuss the four general non-fiction finalists of the 2022 NZ Book Awards. From the Centre: A Writer’s Life by Patricia Grace (Penguin, Penguin Random House); The Alarmist: Fifty Years Measuring Climate Change by Dave Lowe (Te Herenga Waka University Press); The Mirror Book by Charlotte Grimshaw (Vintage, Penguin Random House); Voices from the New Zealand Wars | He Reo nō ngā Pakanga o Aotearoa by Vincent O’Malley (Bridget Williams Books)
Maitreya: Insights on Maitreya's priorities
April 21, 2022 21:15 - 20 seconds - 1.14 MBInformation relating to Maitreya's priorities and the Ageless Wisdom Teachings.
Samoan Current Affairs
April 19, 2022 20:00 - 3.43 MBLots of chat and laughter makes for a lively breakfast of discussions, talk of education and politics, sports talk, news and music.
The C Word: Cancer During a Pandemic
April 16, 2022 23:55 - 3.43 MBThis episode is a continuation on the theme of dealing with cancer during the covid pandemic. It’s the two Cs no one wants. Helen is joined by Amanda Wallace from deep in the US mid-west, Idaho. Amanda was diagnosed with leukemia in 2019 after experiencing flu-like symptoms. At the time she was working at her local movie theatre, and once she was diagnosed treatment happened almost instantly. Amanda had a recurrence in 2020 right in the middle of the pandemic. Going through cancer treatment ...
Maitreya: Insights on Maitreya's priorities
April 14, 2022 21:15 - 20 seconds - 1.14 MBInformation relating to Maitreya's priorities and the Ageless Wisdom Teachings.
Samoan Current Affairs
April 12, 2022 20:00 - 3.43 MBLots of chat and laughter makes for a lively breakfast of discussions, talk of education and politics, sports talk, news and music.
Seitasi 'o Atua: Samoan Current Affairs
April 05, 2022 20:00 - 3.43 MBLots of chat and laughter makes for a lively breakfast of discussions, talk of education and politics, sports talk, news and music.
Samoan Current Affairs
April 05, 2022 20:00 - 3.43 MBLots of chat and laughter makes for a lively breakfast of discussions, talk of education and politics, sports talk, news and music.
The C Word: Jessica Licata: Cancer, Covid, and Children
April 02, 2022 23:55 - 3.43 MBCancer, Covid, and children are three C’s you never hope to experience at the same time. In this episode, Jessica Licata shares her experience of having a beautiful baby and being diagnosed with Stage 4 Hodgkin’s Lymphoma during the pandemic. Accessing healthcare as Covid ripped through Chicago was challenging, Jessica shares the lengths she went to in order to get a diagnosis. And why it’s important to learn how to advocate for yourself.
Samoan Current Affairs
March 29, 2022 20:00 - 3.43 MBLots of chat and laughter makes for a lively breakfast of discussions, talk of education and politics, sports talk, news and music.
Books and Beyond: The Ockhams
March 27, 2022 09:35 - 30 seconds - 1.72 MBAlison & Ineka discuss the four fiction finalists of the 2022 NZ Book Awards. A Good Winter by Gigi Fenster (Text Publishing); Entanglement by Bryan Walpert (Mākaro Press); Greta & Valdin by Rebecca K Reilly (Te Herenga Waka University Press); Kurangaituku by Whiti Hereaka (Huia Publishers)
Books and Beyond: Pasifika month
March 20, 2022 09:35 - 30 seconds - 1.72 MBIn this episode, Alison and Ineka talk about some new art, music and books released in time for Pasifika month. They are helped by Auckland Libraries’ Senior Pacific Content Specialist Veronica Ligaliga. Fa'afetai lava Ronnie.
The C Word: Olivia Clarke: Humor beats cancer
March 19, 2022 23:55 - 3.43 MBCancer can be a traumatic experience in both mind and body. Once treatment ends many of us struggle with the fear of recurrence. But what if happens when you discover that your cancer has returned? Olivia Clarke was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2015. At the end of 2021, her cancer returned. Despite the challenges she faced, she found humour in her own little ways, and eventually formed an online community where she helps people who are undergoing cancer treatment by raising money and aware...
Books and Beyond: Break the bias
March 13, 2022 09:35 - 30 seconds - 1.72 MBThis episode has a focus on women and women’s writing. Alison and Ineka talk about breaking the bias and discuss the 2022 Women’s Prize longlist of 16 titles which has just been announced.
Deco Retro: Wild journeys
March 09, 2022 02:10 - 30 seconds - 1.72 MBQueen Street, New Zealand's best-known street where protesters strut their stuff, based on Bruce Ansley's book "Wild Journeys".
The C Word: Jonny Puglia: The worst birthday present
March 05, 2022 23:55 - 3.43 MBWhat's the worst birthday present you've ever had? For New Yorker Jonny Puglia a shock diagnosis of Stage 4 colon cancer was not the gift he was expecting on his 30th birthday. Fortunately, Jonny decided not to dwell on it and decided to face it with humour. After battling stage IV colorectal cancer for years, beating cancer not once but twice, he has now used his experience to help adults who are also affected by cancer with his blog Thrivr.
Books and Beyond: Pride special
February 27, 2022 09:35 - 30 seconds - 1.72 MBIn this special Pride episode, Alison and Ineka highlight the gutsy, inspirational, bold and bright LGBTQI+ folk who walk, stomp and sashay amongst us.
Books and Beyond: Pride: 2021 edition
February 20, 2022 09:35 - 30 seconds - 1.72 MBRevisit our 2021 Pride edition, where Alison is joined by Queerleaders Lil O’Brien and Tanya Johnson who talk about their recent and all-time fave queer reads.
The C Word: Jane Ludemann: Cure Our Ovarian Cancer
February 19, 2022 23:55 - 3.43 MBWhat would motivate someone to start their own charity in the midst of a shock cancer diagnosis? Jane Ludemann was in her early 30s when she was diagnosed with low-grade serous ovarian cancer in 2017. A rarer form of ovarian cancer, patients are usually given a life expectancy between 5-15yrs and is more common in younger women. Jane started the charity Cure Our Ovarian Cancer when she realised how little research or funding there was for her type of ovarian cancer. She works tirelessly to ad...
Books and Beyond: Happy Pride/ Love edition
February 13, 2022 09:35 - 30 seconds - 1.72 MBThe Love Boat meets the L-word on this special PRIDE/ Love edition of Books and Beyond. Join Alison and Ineka in the LGBTQI+ lounge where they’ve been reading the most fabulous rom coms featuring a cast of gorgeous hotties and rabble rousers.
The C Word: Ovarian Cancer: Alisi Jack-Kaufusi on Toxic Positivity & Stigma
February 12, 2022 23:55 - 3.43 MBIt's Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month and in this episode we revisit a powerful story from a beautiful young woman impacted by cancer. At 24, Alisi Jack-Kaufusi’s career with an airline was flourishing, she was living with a friend in Brisbane and enjoying life. When she started to notice unusual bleeding, bloating and tiredness she saw her GP. For three months she had tests and saw doctors. She was on the operating table about to be put under anaesthetic when the doctor uttered the word cancer...
Books and Beyond: Window on Waitangi weekend
February 06, 2022 09:35 - 30 seconds - 1.72 MBJoin Alison, Ineka and Sue as they discuss the rich resources relating to our founding document Te Tiriti o Waitangi that are available from Auckland Libraries and further afield.
The C Word: Get Over It Already: Life after ovarian cancer
February 05, 2022 23:55 - 3.43 MBHow many times have you been asked ‘you’re over it now, right?’ by a well-meaning friend or family member? It can be hard trying to explain our cancer experience doesn't leave us. Mandi Chambless shares her experience of being diagnosed with ovarian cancer at 28. Mandi was given a 20% chance of survival beyond five years. 13-years later she’s beaten the odds, but in the first years after her diagnosis she was terrified of recurrence and in fact, the fear of her cancer returning is ever present.
Books and Beyond: Coffee & brioche for the unseen & unwanted.
January 30, 2022 09:35 - 30 seconds - 1.72 MBJoin Alison and Ineka in the Literary Lounge as they pay tribute to the unwanted, unneeded, unseen & lonely. They also discover who rides upon sticks and who makes the best coffee and brioche on the planet
Radio Buddhist Chinese: Discourses on Buddhism
January 27, 2022 01:35 - 30 seconds - 1.72 MBDiscourses on Buddhism and discussion with Julie and Man Chung in Cantonese.
Books and Beyond: The Joan-zone
January 23, 2022 09:35 - 30 seconds - 1.72 MBIn light of Joan Didion's recent passing, Books and Beyond revisits an episode from November 2019, in which Alison and Karen discuss the celebrated essayist and style-icon.
The C Word: Vicky Pellowe: Young Cancer Survivorship
January 22, 2022 23:55 - 3.43 MBCan you imagine being diagnosed with stage four cancer six months after you got married? In 2016, aged 29, Vick Pellowe was in newlywed bliss when she found a lump in her neck. She was diagnosed with stage four non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma and her life was turned upside down. In this episode she and Helen discuss young cancer survivorship, cancer treatment and infertility, mental health challenges after a cancer diagnosis and toxic positivity.
Books and Beyond: Just add water
January 16, 2022 09:35 - 30 seconds - 1.72 MBIt’s the time of the year where Beach Reads and Beach-adjacent Reads are our jam. Listen to Alison and Ineka review tales of guncles, Cher-alikes and glamorous villains.
The C Word: Young women & breast cancer with Elle Veitch
January 15, 2022 23:55 - 3.43 MBThis week we revisit a favourite interview from 2021. Australian author and advocate Elle Veitch was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2019 at the age of 27 and started the Instagram page 'Breasties for Life', where she shares an honest account of life after a breast cancer diagnosis. Elle noticed many people lost their voice after their diagnosis and uses her platform to encourage real conversations about cancer. Her book features letters from 40 people about their breast cancer. Elle is a Nat...
Romanie Plai de Dor: Romanian current & community Affairs
January 14, 2022 08:30 - 3.43 MBMusic, news, drama, events and guests. Hear the latest events from Auckland's Romanian community.
Deco Retro: Reflections on a Sense of Place
January 12, 2022 02:10 - 30 seconds - 1.72 MBA mix of poetry and songs that reflect aspects of our identity and the Kiwi way of life.
Sports Review: Grant Nisbett: The voice of a generation
January 10, 2022 00:30 - 3.43 MBIn this episode of the Sports Review Eamon is joined by legendary sports broadcaster Grant Nisbett MNZM, reflecting on a long and successful career behind the mic.
Books and Beyond: Redux: Summer of Steinbeck
January 09, 2022 09:35 - 30 seconds - 1.72 MBTonight we revisit Alison’s summer mission to re-read her favourite books by the classic American author John Steinbeck. In this episode she’s joined by fellow Steinbeck fan, and high school teacher Daniel, and together they discuss the author’s enduring popularity, particularly amongst young readers. Find out how books that are so old can seem so new.
The C Word: The caregiver's perspective on cancer
January 08, 2022 23:55 - 3.43 MBAda Chen is the founder of Chuan Skincare and in 2020 had just moved from San Francisco to Colorado when her father was hospitalised after a fall. Ada took charge of coordinating his care, along with her sister. When he contracted Covid during his stay in the hospital, Ada and her sister were unable to be inside their father's hospital room in his final hours. Fast forward a few months into 2021 and Ada's mum was diagnosed with breast cancer. This conversation is important for anyone who is i...
Friends to the Enz: Friends to the Enz
January 08, 2022 08:30 - 3.43 MBJoin Boylee and guests as they discuss their favourite tunes