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Auckland, the Babylon of Australasia. Home to award-winning creatives/ aspiring Jezebels Sam Te Kani and Johanna Cosgrove. Join them as they navigate daily life in a gorgeous South Pacific necropolis here at civilization’s end. Not deterred in the least by back-to-back lockdowns and a shortage of worthwhile intimacies, Te Kani and Cosgrove barrel headfirst into themes and experiences any modern tw... more

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We are haunted. Haunted by futures that never happened. So says mark Fisher, of Capitalist Realism fame. This week, the rats get critical and robustly discuss Fisher’s Hauntological musings, in which the despair of cancelled utopian futures filters d... more

The rats are beleaguered besieged and generally against it but defy some very material odds and physically reunite in Big Daddy’s studio for much delayed session of grievance airing. Which this week includes; a generational loss of moral objectivity,... more

Anti bullying doesn’t sound like something the rats would be into. And it isn’t. But for a brief moment, one of the rats was poised to be its spokesperson in an already saturated market of travelling virtue signallers; like troubadours but more patro... more

What is nepotism? Is it something the rats should feel sore about being born without, or can they live and die without it? It looks like a sweet enough ride from the outside looking in, but in all seriousness, what’s in a name? Also on the agenda for... more

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Sam Te Kani
Host of Rat(s) In The Gutter; central voice with longtime involvement in the show's culture-and-satire framing.
Johanna Cosgrove
Co-host with strong presence in cultural critique, humor-driven storytelling, and guestless episodes.

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 210 ratings
  • Would rat king w these rats

    Wrap my tail up so I’m stuck w them forever

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JessicaSimpz
    New Zealand2 years ago
  • Constantly makes me snort in public

    In a world that’s edited and advertised and smooth and shiny. This podcast is a beacon of raw hilarious honesty. I love it, and when I’m feeling blah I always put it on to make me laugh at the silliness of the world. Thanks Sam and Johanna xxx

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    babyricexoxo
    United Kingdom3 years ago
  • Wisdom

    Life enhancing type therapy

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    highascandywine
    New Zealand3 years ago
  • The only poddy you need

    Completely chaotic, gorgeous, relatable and hysterical 💜💜💜

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    blaisebyblaise
    New Zealand4 years ago
  • Excellent

    The cackling of these 2 crack heads is infectious!

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    5
    maxxx_xxx
    New Zealand4 years ago

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Hosts weave personal life with sharp social commentary, delivering chaos with charm.
The show's humor is infectious and unapologetically honest, making listeners snort-laugh in public.
Listeners describe it as life-affirming and hilariously chaotic, with a unique voice in the region.

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Q: How do we go on? Also, is it true things get better in your 30s?
Hard yes to the latter. Things do get better in your 30s.
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Q: Am I too old for the kink clubs?
No, you're not too old to go to the kink clubs. The kink clubs are very inclusive.

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Two Auckland-based hosts deliver fast-paced, punchy takes on pop culture, politics, relationships, and daily life with irreverent humor and personal anecdotes. Episodes blend sharp social critique with chaotic banter, covering local culture, media figures, art funding, and everyday life in New Zealand's urban scene, often skewering celebrity culture and current events with candor and vulnerability. The show stands out for its unapologetic voice, rapid topic shifts, and a strong sense of camaraderie between the hosts, making it a go-to for listeners who enjoy witty, boundary-pushing commentary and relatable life anecdotes.

Potential listeners will likely appreciate the duo's chemistry, fearless takes, and ability to turn thorny topics into ... more

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