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Afternoons

RNZ
New Zealand
Auckland
Artificial Intelligence
African Film Festival
Starfish
Bonsai
Wellington
Gardening
Asking Where People Are From
Sun Star
Marine Life
Environmental Conservation
Air Travel
Tofu
Surrogacy
Mental Load
Education
Dunedin
Grandparents Involvement
Christopher Luxon

Jesse Mulligan presents an upbeat mix of the curious and the compelling, ranging from the stories of the day to the great questions of our time.

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The average attention span these days lasts about as long as a TikTok video. We talk a lot about constant notifications and the urge to check emails pulling away our focus, but we spend much less time talking about what to do about it. Adam Clark Est... more

We've got a real treat for you now, legend in the kitchen, Mr Ray McVinnie is with me to share a recipe for Easy Eats Wednesday. Click HERE for Ray's recipe.

It's time for Heading Off... our weekly travel feature.... where one our listeners shares their travel stories If you have a story that's worth telling, we'd love to hear from you. Get in touch on 2101 email me at Jesse@rnz.co.nz Today we're heading ... more

Here on Afternoons we love hearing your stories and getting your tips for good radio fodder, which is exactly how we got our next guest. An Afternoons listener heard John Etherthington speak at Nelson's Waa Club and thought we should check him out. J... more

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Recent Guests

Tracio Callahan
Retirement coach
self-employed/retirement coaching
Episode: RNZ Podcast: Thrift
Madeleine Burdon
Recent retiree and downsizer, also known as Bad Nan
Episode: RNZ Podcast: Thrift
Brendon Covich
Member of the Auckland Bonsai Society, passionate about bonsai art and culture
Auckland Bonsai Society
Episode: Jesse Goes Clubbing
Wallace Chapman
Pre-recorded message contributor, not a regular host
Episode: The pre-Panel : Your daily dose of stuff and nonsense
Kiora Friddy
Advocate and speaker, connected to Epic Families Live
Epic Families Live
Episode: How to parent a child with ADHD
Marie Dyhrberg
Defense lawyer
Wynne Williams & Dyhrberg Lawyers
Episode: Crimes NZ: Michael Choy
Clay Routledge
Vice President of the Archbridge Institute and Director of the Human Flourishing Lab
Archbridge Institute
Episode: Why everyday problems aren't symptoms of mental illness
Randa Herzallah
Associate Professor of Applied Mathematics at the University of Warwick
University of Warwick
Episode: The mechanics of a traffic jam - should you change lanes?
Charlotte Shipman
Former NewsHub journalist and senior partner at AM and Co
AM and Co
Episode: How can National rebuild trust with voters?

Hosts

Jesse Mulligan
Host of Afternoons; RNZ
Dr Grant Morris
Regular historian

Reviews

4.2 out of 5 stars from 171 ratings
  • Bd I just want to say that I love

    The only way I could see the difference was to put a new filter in and put the new one on and it would take me a few

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    chef cut
    Australia3 years ago
  • Simon O’Neill

    Unfortunately I didn’t hear all of Jessie’s interview with Simon O’Neill. Any chance it could be repeated or made into a podcast?? I hope so!! Thanks

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ripped off 53
    New Zealand3 years ago
  • Fantastic

    What a great host Jesse is. I really appreciate his sense of humour and friendliness towards the guests. His questioning is great and I’ve switched from nine to noon to afternoons as a result.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Malco99
    New Zealand5 years ago
  • Failed comedian

    Apparently a tendency towards inane giggling at inappropriate moments must have been the entry qualification on the day some other idiot hired him. Another road mark on Radio NZ National deciding that their target demographic should be the brain dead.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    ScrapMusic101
    New Zealand6 years ago
  • Great show

    I live in Sweden now but really enjoyed Jesse’s show in NZ. I love the banter, the variety and the legit music geeking that goes on, great to find I can listen to it on demand from the other side of the world!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    olstrauss
    Sweden7 years ago

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Guests bring credible expertise across diverse topics.
Listeners appreciate the host's warmth and strong interview instincts.
Shows are valued for variety and Kiwi perspective, though some feedback calls for tighter pacing.

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The mechanics of a traffic jam - should you change lanes?
Q: What one change would you make to reduce jams from the driver's point of view?
Drive smoothly with safe gaps, accelerate and brake gradually, and avoid unnecessary lane changes when there isn't a practical reason to change lanes.
The mechanics of a traffic jam - should you change lanes?
Q: What happens when researchers add an autonomous car to the demonstration?
Even a single autonomous vehicle can absorb fluctuations and dampen the stop-start wave, reducing the likelihood of a jam.
The mechanics of a traffic jam - should you change lanes?
Q: Nice to talk to you. How do traffic jams start aside from crashes or road works?
In heavy traffic, a driver's small braking can be amplified by following cars, creating a backward-propagating disturbance that can grow into a phantom traffic jam.
Luxon Leadership Challenge: What happens next?
Q: Was there ever a story here about leadership speculation and its accuracy?
The guest argues that leadership speculation is often overblown by media cycles, driven by anonymous sourcing, and that real changes depend on caucus dynamics, not sensational headlines.
How hard is it to get a job if you are over 50?
Q: What would you say to a mature job seeker who is struggling to find work?
They should take responsibility for updating their CV to the last 10-12 years, tailor every application, prepare thoroughly for interviews, and highlight transferable skills while maintaining patience and resilience.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Afternoons

What is Afternoons about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show offers a lively mix of current events, culture, and human-interest conversations, balancing thoughtful interviews with accessible, everyday topics. Episodes frequently feature expert guests—ranging from scientists and conservationists to chefs, designers, and film critics—alongside engaging host-led exploration of timely questions, lifestyle trends, and local context. The format leans into curiosity, with approachable takes on science, health, food, technology, and arts, paired with light humor and a conversational interviewing style that invites broad audience appeal. A standout trait is the breadth of guest disciplines and practical takeaways, making it suitable for listeners who want both depth and variety in a single show.

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Recent guests on Afternoons include:

1. Tracio Callahan
2. Madeleine Burdon
3. Brendon Covich
4. Wallace Chapman
5. Kiora Friddy
6. Marie Dyhrberg
7. Clay Routledge
8. Randa Herzallah

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