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The 80s at 8 Adam Claydon presents a weekly look at 80's music and pop culture.

There's a new episode of "The 80s at 8" tonight on @mpr.nz at 8pm (NZDT). This week: Split Enz, Stevie Wonder, The Firm, The Who, and more! Listen live at mpr.nz, or as a podcast at mpr.nz/show/The80sat8 #80smusic

Featured Interview: Paul Brislen (3G network shutdown end of March) Hugh chats to Paul Brislen, CEO of the NZ Telecommunications Forum, about the impending shutdown of the 3G cellular network which happens at the end of March. They talk about what this will mean for customers, how you can find out if your devices will keep working, and what to do next. A community interview from the Morning Show on Manawatū People's Radio, produced with the support of New Zealand On Air

Did you know that 3G services are being shut off at the end of March? This morning @objectivereality.bsky.social caught up with @brislen.nz of the NZ Telecommunications Forum to talk about why this is happening, who might be affected, and what to do about it!

Listen here: bit.ly/morning_show...

06-03-2026 - John Moreland, Heavenly, Brutha Rodz feat. Maria (Papa's Pack), Fables, Rei and Handsome Tiger A quasi-weekly podcast comprised of all Hugh's featured tracks for the past week. This week: John Moreland - Visitor, Heavenly - Skep Wax, Brutha Rodz feat. Maria (Papa's Pack) - Mokemoke, Fables - Eyes Closed, Rei and Handsome Tiger - Ancestor NRG

This week @objectivereality.bsky.social has more alt-country from John Moreland, UK indie from Heavenly, tunes in Te Reo by Brutha Rodz and Rei, and a new track from Fables!

Listen here: bit.ly/featured_tra... and get older episodes at mpr.nz/show/feature...!

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An except from the show in text form. The reads "Are you prepared to break up? No? Are you prepared to financially support her? You break up and you get support or you support her and she's your dependent - make a choice." This is from an interview with author Laura Wolf.

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This International Women’s Day, we’re amplifying voices and stories that are important. Here's a powerful excerpt from Sick and Tired Aotearoa, looking at the way that chronic illness affects women in relationships. Listen: mpr.nz/show/sickand..., more at linktr.ee/camanz

The 80s at 8 Adam Claydon presents a weekly look at 80's music and pop culture.

Brand new episode of "The 80s at 8" tonight on @mpr.nz at 8pm (NZDT). This week: Shakin' Stevens, Simple Minds, George Michael, Spandau Ballet, and more! Listen live at mpr.nz, or as a podcast at mpr.nz/show/The80sat8 #80smusic

27-02-2026 - Mutual Benefit, Ratboys, Ken Pomeroy, Angine de Poitrine, and Tulpa A quasi-weekly podcast comprised of all Hugh's featured tracks for the past week. This week: Mutual Benefit - Come Wind Come Rain, Ratboys - Penny in the Lake, Ken Pomeroy - Pareidolia, Angine de Poitrine - Tohogd, Tulpa - Let's Make a Tulpa! Produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the support of NZ On Air

This week, @objectivereality.bsky.social has tunes from Mutual Benefit (reimagining a 70s cult hit), Ratboys, Ken Pomeroy, Angine de Poitrine, and Tulpa!

Listen here: bit.ly/featured_tra... and find older eps at mpr.nz/show/feature...!

Đelem, Đelem, by Mehana from the album Mehana Plays Roma

On air right now, Roma music from Wellington recorded live at Moon (and mixed here in Palmy by our very own @objectivereality.bsky.social...)

mehana.bandcamp.com/track/elem-e...

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Last night's episode of Sick and Tired Aotearoa was all about Pernicious Anaemia. Find it (along with the rest of the show) at mpr.nz/show/sickand... or wherever you get your podcasts.

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Featured Interview: Eddie McEwan (Film Society programme for March) Hugh chats to Eddie McEwan from the Palmerston North Film Society about the Society's triumphant return for 2026, some highlights for the year ahead, and the movies coming up in March. Those films are "Evil Does Not Exist", City on Fire", "Run Lola Run", and "Ratcatcher". A community interview from the Morning Show on Manawatū People's Radio, produced with the support of New Zealand On Air

This morning @objectivereality.bsky.social caught up with Eddie McEwan from the Palmerston North Film Society to talk about the Society's programme for March which features "Evil Does Not Exist", City on Fire", "Run Lola Run", and "Ratcatcher".

Listen here: bit.ly/morning_show...

Manawatū Spotlight Ann Atkinson hosts this look at Manawatū community groups and services!

Tonight on the Showcase at 8, we're playing a couple of council-centric episodes of Ann Atkinson's "Manawatū Spotlight" featuring councillors William Wood and Rachel Bowen.

Tune in on 999AM at 8pm or catch up with the show at mpr.nz/show/spotlig

20-02-2026 - Gloria Laing, IA, GLNC, Yumi Zouma, and Psycho Gab A quasi-weekly podcast comprised of all Hugh's featured tracks for the past week. This week: Gloria Laing - Dog God, IA - Shine On You, GLNC - Good Luck Nihilist Club, Yumi Zouma - Cowboy Without a Clue, Psycho Gab - Compass Produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the support of NZ On Air

This week, @objectivereality.bsky.social has new local music from GLNC as well as Kiwi tunes from Gloria Laing, IA, Yumi Zouma, and Psycho Gab!

Listen here: bit.ly/featured_tra... and find past episodes at mpr.nz/show/feature...!

Comedy Fest Interviews with comedians visiting Palmy for Comedy Fest

This morning on the Morning Show, our regular community interview slot was entirely given over to Justin and Morgan from the Comedy Hub chatting to visiting comedians for Palmy Comedy Fest starting tomorrow night at The Globe!

Find all those interviews as podcasts at mpr.nz/show/comedyf...

Episode 11 - Chronic illness and relationships with Laura Wolf, and Hugh Dingwall We are back in the studio, and our first episode for 2026 is all about chronic illness and relationships. Special Interest Interview: We catch up with NZ Author Laura Wolf and discuss the challenges of having chronic illness and dating. Read more Laura Wolf here: www.laurawolfbookclub.wordpress.com Lived Experience Interview: We then put Renee’s husband Hugh in the hot seat - talking about how their relationship has changed since she developed chronic illness. Produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the support of New Zealand on Air.

Renee is back! 🎙️ Her first episode of 2026 explores chronic illness and relationships with NZ Author Laura Wolf. Next, hear from Renee’s husband @objectivereality.bsky.social on their evolving relationship.

Listen now: bit.ly/sick_and_tir... and find more at mpr.nz/show/sickand...

Episode 09: "Roadster", "Travelling Home", "Home is Where the Heart Is/Was", and "Family" A collection of excerpts from "Versions Tuaono". This week, our final episode featuring: "Roadster" by Lynley Carter narrated (by MacKenzie Rea), "Travelling Home" by Geoff Naumann (narrated by Hugh Dingwall), "Home is Where the Heart Is/Was" by Nicola Harris, and "Family" by Lara Morgan. Produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the support of New Zealand on Air.

Have you been keeping up with "Versions", the show based on the Library's collection of local writing? The last episode airs tonight at 8pm, and you can listen to that here: bit.ly/versions-09 or find the whole series at mpr.nz/show/version!

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This morning @objectivereality.bsky.social caught up with Danni from In The Shallows to chat about the band and their upcoming gig at the Hokowhitu Bowling Club.

Get more In The Shallows at intheshallowsband.com/!

Listen here: bit.ly/morning_show...

This morning @objectivereality.bsky.social caught up with Matt Joe Gow (currently touring Aotearoa) in advance of his gig at Hilltop in Wellington on the 28th!

Listen here: bit.ly/morning_show...

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New episode of "The 80s at 8" tonight on @mpr.nz at 8pm (NZDT). This week: Patti LaBelle, Prince, REO Speedwagon, Queen, and more! Listen live at mpr.nz, or as a podcast at mpr.nz/show/The80sat8 #80smusic

Hugh's Featured Tracks 13-02-2026 A quasi-weekly podcast comprised of all Hugh's featured tracks for the past week. This week: TiGER - Chameleon, Emerson - Again, Sophia Brown - Hate To Know Me, synaptic collapse - twinkle

Another shorter episode of Featured Tracks this week, but @objectivereality.bsky.social still had time for Kiwi tunes from TiGER, Emerson, and Sophia Brown as well as new music from Austin electronic act @synapticmisfire.bsky.social

Listen here: bit.ly/featured-tra...

Flynn's Celtic Strings: Dave Flynn, Em Griffiths, and Lee Corbett-Barton

@objectivereality.bsky.social caught up with Flynn's Celtic Strings (Dave Flynn, Em Griffiths, and Lee Corbett Barton) about their gig at the Globe Theatre on the 12th of February, as well as Celtic tunes, songs, and tune-playing in general.
Listen here: bit.ly/morning_show...
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A brand new episode of "The 80s at 8" tonight on @mpr.nz at 8pm (NZDT)! This week: The Mockers, Paul McCartney, Pet Shop Boys, Pink Floyd, and more! Listen live at mpr.nz, or as a podcast at mpr.nz/show/The80sat8 #80smusic

Waitangi Day 2026 with Peter Cleave ONZM Hugh reunites with MPR's patron, Peter Cleave ONZM, to discuss where we are as a nation with regard to the Treaty of Waitangi one year on from their initial conversation. To request a copy of Peter's book "Trick or Treaty" email puffmedia@yahoo.co.nz. A podcast produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the assistance of New Zealand On Air.

Tonight on the showcase at 8pm, our Kaituitui kaupapa pāho @objectivereality.bsky.social reunites with our patron Peter Cleave ONZM to revisit their conversation on the Treaty of Waitangi.

Listen here: bit.ly/waitangi_day..., and find last year's talk at mpr.nz/show/special
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Hugh's Featured Tracks 06-02-2026 A quasi-weekly podcast comprised of all Hugh's featured tracks for the past week. This week: researchintospeed - ADCSR, Courtney Barnett - Stay in Your Lane, Bruce Springsteen - Streets of Minneapolis, Churlington - Ambulance

A shorter Featured Tracks this week due to the long weekend, but @objectivereality.bsky.social still has tunes for you from Palmy's own researchintospeed and Churlington, as well as new music from Courtney Barnett and @brucespringsteen.net

Listen here: bit.ly/featured_tra...

Waitangi Day 2025 discussion with Dr Peter Cleave Waitangi Day and the Treaty of Waitangi occupy a complicated place in New Zealand's public consciousness, especially in light of the current debate around David Seymour's Treaty Principles Bill. In this special longform interview for Waitangi Day 2025, Hugh talks to Dr Peter Cleave about this complex and difficult history. Dr Peter Cleave has been involved with retention and development of Te Reo Māori since the 1970s, holding numerous teaching roles at all levels. He has been both an academic and a broadcaster in Te Reo Māori, and was named an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit in 2025 for services to Māori language education. A podcast produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the assistance of New Zealand On Air.

Last year, @objectivereality.bsky.social caught up with Dr Peter Cleave ONZM to discuss the Treaty of Waitangi for Waitangi Day. This year they recorded a followup conversation, and we'll be playing that tomorrow at 8pm. Hear their first talk podcast here: bit.ly/waitangi_day...

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A still from "The Howling III: The Marsupials" depicting a scene from a movie within the movie where a nurse is menaced by a deliberately-unconvincing werewolf. Superimposed on the image is text which reads "Reserved Recommendations #87 'The Howling III' with Asher Elbein".

On tonight's pod I talk to @asherelbein.bsky.social about a film which was literally the stuff of playground rumour when I was a kid - "The Howling III: The Marsupials"! This is a weird schlocky late-80s horror which also has surprisingly deep thoughts about ecology and indigenous issues.

Hugh's Featured Tracks 30-01-2026 A quasi-weekly podcast comprised of all Hugh's featured tracks for the past week. This week: Zonnis - Morning Coffee, Lucinda Williams - The World's Gone Wrong (feat. Brittney Spencer), Jenny Morris (RIP Sly Dunbar) - Break in the Weather, Dry Cleaning - Secret Love (Concealed In A Drawing of A Boy), Billy Bragg - City of Heroes

This week on Featured Tracks with @objectivereality.bsky.social: new tunes from @zonnismusic.bsky.social and Dry Cleaning, strong message music from Lucinda Williams and @billybragg.bsky.social, and a classic Jenny Morris tune to mark the passing of Sly Dunbar.

Listen: bit.ly/featured_tra...

Rhian Firmin and Sam Wyss as Macbeth and Lady Macbeth

This morning on the Morning Show, @objectivereality.bsky.social caught up with Rachel and Cam from Manawatu Summer Shakespeare's "Macbeth", coming up 19-28 February. They talk about the appeal of the play, and the unique elements of this production.

Listen: bit.ly/morning_show...
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Scott Cook and Pamela Mae

This morning on the Morning Show, @objectivereality.bsky.social caught up with Scott Cook and Pamela Mae who are coming to Palmy on the 7th of February. They chat about Scott's background, their musical collaboration, and the new album "Troubadorly Yours".

Listen here: bit.ly/morning_show...