Dunedin writer and librarian Molly Crighton talks about her book 'The Body and the Blood,' the relationship between writing and reading, and the body as a site of memory. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz and made thanks to the support of NZ on Air.
27 Sept 2026
17 - the things we carry
University of Otago student, youth advocate, presenter, and World Vision Youth Ambassador Jade Nomani talks about leadership, community and helping others. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz and made thanks to the support of NZ on Air.
13 Sept 2026
16 - dressed in colour, made of art
Fashionista, art lover and University of Otago student Holly Bowman talks about personal style, finding inspiration in art and developing a creative identity. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz and made thanks to the support of NZ on Air.
30 Aug 2026
15 - pages, people, and community
Founder of Toiamaea and University of Otago student Maea Wikohika discusses building creative community communities, and balancing art with university. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz and made thanks to the support of NZ on Air.
16 Aug 2026
14 - words, works, and languages
Dunedin-based writer, artist, and University of Otago student Laura Hern discusses balancing art with university life. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz and made thanks to the support of NZ on Air.
2 Aug 2026
13 - places changing stories
Auckland-based short story writer Haelyn King discusses short story forms and how places affect our stories. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz and made thanks to the support of NZ on Air.
19 Jul 2026
12 - the shape of a line
Dunedin-based writer and poet Eliana Gray reflects on language and the tensions that shape writing. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz and made thanks to the support of NZ on Air.
5 Jul 2026
11 - strings, studios, and student nights
Musician Iván Fernandez discusses band life, songwriting, and balancing creativity with studying. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz and made thanks to the support of NZ on Air.
21 Jun 2026
10 - poems for crowded rooms
Emerging writer Jordan Irvine discusses live poetry, open mic culture and creative spaces. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz and made thanks to the support of NZ on Air.
7 Jun 2026
9 - writing toward yourself
Dunedin-based emerging writer Te Awhirēnga Heperi discusses language, identity and the process of writing honestly. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz and made thanks to the support of NZ on Air.
24 May 2026
8 - finding the sound
Dunedin-based emerging musician Emily Esplin reflects on creative identity and what it means to make music within and beyond that scenes. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz and made thanks to the support of NZ on Air.
10 May 2026
7 - writing the now
News Editor of Critic Te Ārohi and Dunedin-based writer Stella Weston reflect on storytelling, editorial voice, and writing within student media. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz and made thanks to the support of NZ on Air.
27 Apr 2026
6 - in the pocket of talking drums
Dunedin-based drummer Jamie Hall talks about rhythm, instinct, and collaboration, and the energy of playing in a band. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz and made thanks to the support of NZ on Air.
13 Apr 2026
5 - writing the strangeness
Dunedin-based poet and writer Ocean Jades joins to talk about language, vulnerability, and creative instinct. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz and made thanks to the support of NZ on Air.
30 Mar 2026
4 - staging the spectacle
University of Otago Capping Show promoter and film enthusiast Marnie Brosnahan discusses Capping Show, theatre and film. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz and made thanks to the support of NZ on Air.
16 Mar 2026
3 - holding the low note
Dunedin musician and tubist Nikhil Rawat discusses musical formation, sound, and discipline. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz and made thanks to the support of NZ on Air.
2 Mar 2026
2 - letting the dinosaurs on the ark
Dunedin actor and theatre-maker Andrew Matheson discusses performance, process, and his upcoming Fringe show Let the Dinosaurs on the Ark. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz and made thanks to the support of NZ on Air.
16 Feb 2026
1 - the perfection found in imperfection
Dunedin singer-songwriter Keira Wallace discusses creative processes, beginnings, and vulnerability. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz and made thanks to the support of NZ on Air.
15 Feb 2026
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