
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.
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 576 | Founded | 20 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Society & Culture | |||

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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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
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
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.
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.
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!
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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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