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The Paleface Parabola - 05-11-2025 I’m staring at a blank screen. Panic, if not sheer terror, is rampant at the nexus of being concise and kooky all at the same time. I harken back now to the younger days when being taught to swim. My instructions were to hold my nose and jump in. Or get thrown in, as my late Uncle once did to me when I was taking too long on the boat. So... Splash... Here we go! The Mystery Man let it be known that he thought this week’s caper was number 200 in our four-year quest for alchemy, gold, and glory. Unwittingly, we brought in the heavies this week on the Paleface Parabola. Ken Nordine, Roy Brown, The Fletcher Henderson Orchestra, La Vent Du Nord, Ike and Tina Turner, and the Mystery Man’s Midnight Magic Act of the week are but a small sample size of the big tent o fun we have plotted. Just follow the oaf without borders road where to it leads. Listen

Musafir Hoon Yaaro - 05-11-2025 Musafir Hoon Yaaro (I am a Traveller) is a lifestyle show in Hindi, hosted by Arsh (Jimmy) Singh. Listen

iDad and Daughter - 05-11-2025 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 2 - 05-11-2025 Subjective or Absolute Knowledge In this show we clarify the difference in these 2 types of knowledge and establish the correct path. Listen

Vedic Wisdom Part 1 - How to Clear Your Karma Account How to Clear Your Karma Account This is a very advanced discussion of the higher aspects of purification of your past karma through the mercy of the Acharya. Listen

Equal Agenda Ep 10 – In Conclusion The time has come to wrap up Season Two of Equal Agenda. Your hosts reflect upon their time together, discussing topics such as, their favourite episodes, the highs and lows of creating a podcast, and what they see for the future of gender equality. Hazel, Martine, and Jameena want to say the biggest thank you to the team at Free FM and YWCA, and to our supporters and listeners. Let’s continue to fight for gender equality together! 💜 Listen

From the Fringes - 05-11-2025 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 - 05-11-2025 Podcast produced and first broadcast at Free FM 89.0 - a platform for direct involvement in the media. Hamilton Kirikiriroa, NZ Listen

That's The Ticket - Unconscious - 04-11-2025 That's the Ticket gets a look inside... A look inside Slaughterhouse Productions inaugural show 'Unconscious' that is. Cast members Abigail and Jared provide the inside scoop on this exciting new work. Listen

Back Porch Bluegrass - 04-11-2025 While on my weekend away in Wellington for the Wellington Folk Festival 60th Anniversary, I visited Slow Boat Records in Cuba St, and found some bluegrass CDs there that I considered necessary to add to my collection. Consequently, I’ve featured some music ‘new’ to Back Porch Bluegrass, as well as a few more familiar performers. Listen

B Orig - 04-11-2025 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 - 04-11-2025 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

Ep 13 - The start of something new with Ashley Russel There are so many different reasons why we choose to move countries and become an expat and so many interesting stories of amazing people. Listen

The Weekly Hotwire 04-11-25 A weekly into New Zealand’s primary industries, exploring farm systems, markets, people and policy through storytelling, science and experience. Listen

Ep 127 - All-Sorts It takes a lot of work to put together the themed episodes that make up so much of this series so sometimes it’s nice to to take a break and just a wander through the sunlit forests of musical imagination with no particular destination in mind. So with that out of the way, here’s an episode of theme free All-Sorts. Antonín Dvorák · Boston Symphony Orchestra Rusalka, Op. 114, B. 203, Act I: Song to the Moon La Belle Alliance perform Christopher Adams - Release Marko Topchii performs Regino Sainz de la Maza - Rondeña The Alex Lindsay String Orchestra performs Larry Pruden - Dances of Brittany, for string orchestra Elly Ameling performs Henri Duparc - Chanson triste USSR Ministry of Culture Symphony Orchestra performs Edison Denisov - Peinture The Australian Voices perform Aija Dragun - Situ Koku Alter Ratio performs Alexey Retinsky - Salve Regina Listen

Waikato Chinese Voices - 03-11-2025 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

Tales From the Guild: Shadows of Paradurn Ep 14 – 03-11-2025 Tales From the Guild: Shadows of Paradurn is a DnD5e actual play radio show. The veil is wearing thin once more. The monsters peek through. The Ziggurat that lies beneath the earth demands a deadly sacrifice. Can Amadeus, Tanwen and Magnus prevent the ancient ritual from completing? Or will their bodies join lonely King Casten’s in the deep, dark caverns underground? Brought to you by the Waikato Role-Playing Guild. Listen

Over Some Milo - 03-10-2025 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

ep. 700 - We Start at The Endd Celebrating 700 episodes! Starting with THE ENDD - then it's my faves including THE CAVE DWELLERS, DRIVING STUPID, PAINTED SHIP, LOS YAKI, two WHO covers, Yardbirds, Stones and Them covers! And more! Full playlist always posted via Retrospect 60s Garage Punk Show on Facebook and Insta. Retrospect is created by Phil Grey at Free FM 89.0 [Kirikiriroa/Hamilton, NZ]. Listen

Cosmopolitan News and Views - 02-11-2025 Created by Free FM, Hamilton, New Zealand 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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3:00 AM - 5:00 AM	Modern Jazz Today
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2:30 PM - 3:00 PM	People Fixing the World - BBC
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7:00 PM - 7:30 PM	Mo’ui lelei – Tali tali lelei Maile Ethnic Voices
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