The Control Room

(2.11) Corporate boxing, smoking in cars with kids & fireworks

RadioLIVE Operations — Thu, 08 Nov 2018 10:01:21 +0000

In episode eleven of season two our team discusses the future and relevance of corporate boxing. The AM Show’s campaign to stop smoking in cars with kids. And have fireworks had their time.

This episode included the voices of Asher Bastion, Cari Johnson & Anand Hira.
Produced by Brin Rudkin & Claudia Sykes.
Special thanks to our special guest from Newshub Cathy O’Sullivan.

For more go to RadioLIVE.co.nz & newshub.co.nz.

(2.10) Putting it on the Lime, we are Royal & weed

RadioLIVE Operations — Thu, 01 Nov 2018 05:25:18 +0000

In episode ten of season two our heroes put it all on the Lime…

I’m done. Nothing, NOTHING I write will redeem that. We talk e-scooters, royals and weed. I’m going to think about what I did…

This episode included the voices of Asher Bastion, Cari Johnson & Anand Hira.
Produced by Brin Rudkin & Claudia Sykes.
Special thanks to our special guest from Newshub Mitch McCann.

For more go to RadioLIVE.co.nz & newshub.co.nz.

(2.9) Cyclists, superannuation & eating insects

RadioLIVE Operations — Thu, 25 Oct 2018 17:54:10 +0000

On episode nine our heroes debate the dangers of and to lycra clad cyclists. Discuss superannuation. And should crickets have the same rights as cows.

This episode included the voices of Asher Bastion, Cari Johnson & Claudia Sykes
Produced by Brin Rudkin & Anand Hira.
Special thanks to our special guest from The AM Show Sam Farrell.

For more go to RadioLIVE.co.nz & newshub.co.nz.

(2.8) The National crisis & te reo 101

RadioLIVE Operations — Thu, 18 Oct 2018 00:59:31 +0000

This week on….

Look we’ve had a lot of fun here but can I be real for a minute. What can I write that is more dramatic or funnier (depending on your view) than this week in NZ politics. Nothing that’s what. I pride myself on these blurbs (by the way I don’t know how many of you read these) but I have to admit I can’t hold a candle to the truth.

Just look for the most recent article on newshub.co.nz or RadioLIVE.co.nz about the National Party, Simon Bridges or Jami-Lee Ross and assume I wrote it here.

We also learn some te reo tips from Eru.

This episode included the voices of Asher Bastion, Cari Johnson & Claudia Sykes
Produced by Brin Rudkin & Anand Hira.
Special thanks to our special guest from The AM Show Eru Paranihi.

For more go to RadioLIVE.co.nz & newshub.co.nz.

(2.7) Customs, Ardern & Bridges, petrol prices & travel

RadioLIVE Operations — Wed, 10 Oct 2018 09:32:49 +0000

On episode seven of season two our heroes learn about customs’ ability to search your devices (1:32). Assess Jacinda Ardern and Simon Bridges’ leadership one year after the election (8:54). Talk about rises petrol prices (16:56). And Dan educates the team on his area of expertise, travel (25:48).

This episode included the voices of Asher Bastion, Cari Johnson & Brin Rudkin
Produced by Claudia Sykes & Anand Hira.
Special thanks to our special guest Newshub Travel editor Dan Lake .

For more go to RadioLIVE.co.nz & newshub.co.nz.

(2.6) Grove Road Special

RadioLIVE Operations — Thu, 04 Oct 2018 01:47:00 +0000

In episode six of season two The Control Room has it’s first special episode. Our friends across the newsroom at Newshub have been working with our team at RadioLIVE to producer a new podcast Grove Road. As of writing it is first on the NZ iTunes charts, above an little known podcast known as Serial. We spend the whole episode speaking with the team that put Grove Road together.

Grove Road is the story of the murder of Arthur Easton and the arrest of Alan Hall, a man with no alibi or answers. But it's also a story about our system of justice - the power and trust we give to police and prosecutor and their ability to find the truth.

This episode included the voices of Anand Hira & Asher Bastion.
Produced by Cari Johnson, Brin Rudkin & Claudia Sykes.
Special thanks to Mike Wesley-Smith, Maggie Wicks & our own Asher Bastion from Grove Road.

For details on the case go to newshub.co.nz/podcasts.
Also check out RadioLIVE.co.nz

(2.5) Strong women, sensitivity, sleep & those ecstasy loving octopi

RadioLIVE Operations — Thu, 27 Sep 2018 20:11:52 +0000

In episode five of season two things take a horrifying twist with our captain Asher Bastion not available. Our heroes talk about how to raise strong women (1:49). What is the best way to deal with sensitivity (14:48). Debate how much sleep a person really needs (25:14) And why would you give an octopus ecstasy (32:17).

This episode included the voices of Anand Hira, Cari Johnson & Claudia Sykes.
Produced by Asher Bastion & Brin Rudkin.
Special thanks to our guest Finn Hogan from Newshub Nation.

For more go to RadioLIVE.co.nz

(2.4) Sex education, too young for politics, MMP & a break up guide

RadioLIVE Operations — Thu, 20 Sep 2018 10:30:31 +0000

In episode four of season two our heroes learn about sex education (1:24). How young is too young for a political opinion (10:49). Is MMP, good, bad or ugly (17:17). And since we talked friendship advice last week, we now need some break up tips (24:11).

This episode included the voices of Asher Bastion, Claudia Sykes & Brin Rudkin.
Produced by Cari Johnson & Anand Hira.
Special thanks to our guest Shannon Redstall from The AM Show

For more go to RadioLIVE.co.nz

(2.3) Sportsmanship, rental WOFs, Abby Hartley & friendship advise

RadioLIVE Operations — Wed, 12 Sep 2018 06:38:41 +0000

In season two episode three our heroes debate how to punish a head stomping rugby player (1:35). Weigh in on the rental WOFs (11:34). Talk about the tragic story of Abby Hartley (20:04). And see who has the best tips to lasting friendship (27:44).

This episode included the voices of Asher Bastion, Cari Johnson & Anand Hira.
Produced by Claudia Sykes & Brin Rudkin.
Special thanks to our guest from Todd Symons from Newshub.

For more go to RadioLIVE.co.nz

(2.2) When to be a git, vegan cafe closure, bush school & compulsory te reo

RadioLIVE Operations — Thu, 06 Sep 2018 06:50:37 +0000

In season two episode two our heroes turn villain to find out when it's OK to be mean (3:20). While discussing a vegan cafe Duncan uses the unpleasant phrase 'weaned from the cow' (16:21). Is a school in the bush a good or bad thing (28:55). And should te reo be compulsory through high school (39:00).

This episode included the voices of Asher Bastion, Claudia Sykes & Anand Hira.
Produced by Cari Johnson & Brin Rudkin.
Special thanks to our guest Duncan Wilson from The AM Show

For more go to RadioLIVE.co.nz

(2.1) Pocket money, depression & texting bad news

RadioLIVE Operations — Thu, 30 Aug 2018 06:24:20 +0000

In the first episode of season two our heroes discuss the merits of Jacinda Ardern's pocket money (1:34). Talk about mental heath issues and depression (8:21). And decide how best to deliver bad news (23:45)

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This episode included the voices of Asher Bastion, Cari Johnson & Brin Rudkin.
Produced by Claudia Sykes & Anand Hira.
Special thanks to our guest Sarah Perriam from Rural Exchange.

For more go to RadioLIVE.co.nz

(2.0) The Control Room 2: Judgement Day - Trailer

RadioLIVE Operations — Fri, 24 Aug 2018 05:16:07 +0000

More thrills, more spills and more thrills.

Get pumped for season two, coming soon.

(1.13) The Thrilling Season One Finale

RadioLIVE Operations — Thu, 02 Aug 2018 11:00:22 +0000

Who lives?
Who dies?
Who shows up?

We have reached the end of season one of The Control Room and what better way to end than with a clip show. But not of clips you've heard, the bits we cut for reasons that will be apparent when you listen.

Man we really didn't think this through....

Anyway we are taking a two week break while we plan out season two. There'll be a few format changes but it'll still be the same banter and talk radio vibe. The five of us will still be the core team, but just not all of us at once. Plus guests, who doesn't love guests?

Get pumped for season two, if you have any requests email thecontrolroom@radiolive.co.nz

Or for more checkout RadioLIVE.co.nz

(1.12) Dark Tourist, homelessness & maintaining a work-life balance

RadioLIVE Operations — Thu, 26 Jul 2018 06:05:13 +0000

In episode twelve our intrepid travelers learn about another side of tourism with David Farrier’s new Netflix documentary series 'Dark Tourist' (1:26). Discus a bus terminal by day that is a homeless shelter by night (12:04). And try to find a work-life balance (22:07).

For more go to RadioLIVE.co.nz

Email the team via thecontrolroom@radiolive.co.nz

Also if you need more Brin in your life you can subscribe to 'InFocus with Brin Rudkin' on this very app!

(1.11) Veganising kids, beer confrontations & self care

RadioLIVE Operations — Wed, 18 Jul 2018 06:29:55 +0000

In episode eleven the rabble argues if raising children vegan is OK (1:11). How should you deal with someone throwing beer at you live on TV (16:49). And what are some ways to look after yourself when things get rough (34:03).

For more check out RadioLIVE.co.nz

If you have any idea's for what sort of D&D adventure the team should go on, contact the team at thecontrolroom@radiolive.co.nz.

(1.10) Free speech, Dry July, horoscopes & Instagram etiquette

RadioLIVE Operations — Wed, 11 Jul 2018 08:05:30 +0000

In episode ten the team look at free speech versus hate speech (1:32). Debate the merits of Dry July (9:58). Look at our horoscopes (21:33). And Anand learns about Instagram flirting (28:40).

For more go to RadioLIVE.co.nz

You can email the team at thecontrolroom@radiolive.co.nz

(1.9) Food waste, what am success & the almighty blood moon

RadioLIVE Operations — Wed, 04 Jul 2018 05:49:16 +0000

Here, in episode nine, our heroes definitely made an episode. First up we attempt to tackle food waste but it goes off the rails... (1:31). Then we look to get back on track discussing the nature of success but it too goes of the rails... (11:17). And we wrap up trying to appease the moon god and how off the rails we get may surprise you... (26:24).

For more go to RadioLIVE.co.nz

(Also, I know the title says 'what am success'... that's the gag)

(1.8) Housing crisis, junk food at school & bogan baby names

RadioLIVE Operations — Thu, 28 Jun 2018 08:49:28 +0000

Episode eight our heroes dissect the housing crisis (1:25). Argue a better tuck shop alternative (21:02). And try to find the worst baby name (31:19).

For more go to RadioLIVE.co.nz

(1.7) Giant penis graffiti solves roading problem, religion in schools & secrets

RadioLIVE Operations — Thu, 21 Jun 2018 01:53:52 +0000

In episode seven our heroes debate whether drawing graffiti penises around potholes is the right thing to do (1:31). Consider how religion can or should be taught in schools (14:44). What is good secret policy (30:33). And Cari brings us up to speed on a petition that Mark Sainsbury and the Morning Talk team have started to help the elderly (36:35).

For more go to RadioLIVE.co.nz

If you wish to sign the petition you can find it here.

(1.6) Get rich quick schemes, dangerous dogs and twerking

RadioLIVE Operations — Wed, 13 Jun 2018 01:48:31 +0000

In episode six our entrepreneurs share their vast wisdom on how they plan to make money fast (1:23). Debate whether dog attacks are down to bad dogs or bad owners (19:30). And a politician twerking... no really, we talk about an elected politician who twerked on national television (29:23).

For more got to RadioLIVE.co.nz

… and look up David Seymour twerking… you know so you can share in our pain.

(1.5) Psychopaths in the workplace, Queen's Birthday honours & Time Travel

RadioLIVE Operations — Wed, 06 Jun 2018 04:20:16 +0000

In episode five we find out which of our shows psychopaths is the better psychopath (1:01). Formulate a more entertaining way to make knights and dames (12:46). And you won’t predict where we end up when we fire up the RadioLIVE time machine (26:16).

Fun Fact, this episode has been infused with temporal energy so by listening to it you too will time travel. Once completed you will be exactly thirty-eight minutes and nine seconds in the future. Fear our sinister magics!

For more go to RadioLIVE.co.nz

(1.4) Beauty vs intelligence, M Bovis, political bias & cell phone addiction

RadioLIVE Operations — Wed, 30 May 2018 00:49:17 +0000

We begin episode four making our beauty and brains fight it out (1:00). We take a broad look at M Bovis (10:49). Discuss when and how political bias can be expressed in the media (22:45). And things get heated on the subject of cellphone addiction (33:52).

Also for bonus points can you guess which host was so sick that one hour after recording this episode they fainted and then proceeded to hallucinate.

for more go to RadioLIVE.co.nz

(1.3) Bullying, goat tasering, cross-country & genetically modified humans

RadioLIVE Operations — Wed, 23 May 2018 01:53:29 +0000

Episode three sees our would be heroes tackle bullying culture (1:07). A heroic goat gets tasered (16:37). We realise cross-country running sucks (22:29). And make a case for genetically engineered humans (32:26).

For more go to RadioLIVE.co.nz

(1.2) The afterlife, rest homes & how easy it is to shoplift

RadioLIVE Operations — Tue, 15 May 2018 22:27:49 +0000

In episode two our intrepid heroes fling themselves into the eternal blackness seeking giraffes in the afterlife (1:19) . We discuss the state of elder care and rest homes (10:20). And we discover the dark truth that all but one of our hosts are filthy shoplifters (25:06). You won't believe which host is innocent.

For more go to RadioLIVE.co.nz

(1.1) Medical cannabis, fighting a volcano, Gloriavale & Downlights

RadioLIVE Operations — Wed, 09 May 2018 23:11:14 +0000

On the first episode of The Control Room, the team have a heated debate over cannabis, whether zombies and volcanoes can be fought the same way. They also debate Gloriavale’s right to exist and look at the surprisingly competitive NZ candle market.

If you are interested in Downlights candles can be found at facebook.com/downlightsnz/

(0.0) The Control Room - Trailer

RadioLIVE Operations — Thu, 26 Apr 2018 18:28:51 +0000

Head behind the scenes of RadioLIVE with our brand new control room podcast. We’re tackling the issues of the week with the names … you don’t know - from the Control Room of RadioLIVE and the producer's booth to you -

it’s a look at what happens on-air and off-air... with the stories from the team that actually make it happen and yes, there will be dirt.

RadioLIVE’s Control Room Podcast - coming soon