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"The basic premise of the event is that hunters hunt rattlesnakes from the surrounding environment all across West Texas, and bring them into the roundup for the weekend. And during the roundup, these snakes are kept in a pit and then, one by one, beheaded and skinned in front of in front of audiences." - Elizabeth MeLampy Elizabeth MeLampy is a lawyer dedicated to animal rights and protection, and her passion for this work shines through in her latest book, Forget the Camel, the Madcap World of Animal Festivals and What They Say About Being Human . To research the book, Elizabeth traveled across the country, immersing herself in a wide range of animal festivals — from the Iditarod dog sled race to the rattlesnake roundup in Sweetwater, Texas. Elizabeth examines these festivals as revealing microcosms of our broader relationship with animals. Whether it's rattlesnake hunts, frog-jumping contests, ostrich races, or groundhog celebrations, these events reflect the ways humans use animals to express cultural identity, community pride, and historical traditions. Yet beneath the pageantry and excitement lies a deeper question: Is our fascination with these spectacles worth the toll it takes on the animals involved? With compassion and insight, Elizabeth invites readers to consider whether there’s a more ethical and empathetic way to honor our stories — one that respects both animals and the traditions they inspire. Please listen, share and read, Forget the Camel. It will be released on April 8th, 2025. https://apollopublishers.com/index.php/forget-the-camel/…
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1 Critter of the Week: Tofu of the woods | Giant puffball 12:24
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You could mistake this week's critter, the giant puffball (Calvatia gigantea), for a soccer ball. The giant fungus can grow into a puffy white ball up to 50 cm in diameter! Giant puffballs are also edible. Their white colour, smooth texture and nutty taste have earned them the nickname 'tofu of the woods'. Giant puffballs appear in late summer and autumn - so get hunting now!…
How should I group my arm chairs? Should I use dark or light colours in the bathroom? Do I use wallpaper or paint? These, and questions like them, are all questions about interior design. And they're big ones. How we design our homes makes a huge difference to how we experience them Emile is joined by award winning interior designer - and design teacher - Sylvia Sandford.…
Julie Biuso has a wonderful looking strudel to try this weekend. This is not a true strudel as it is made with filo pastry. But it's sensational.

1 Film Review: The Electric State and The Seed of the Sacred Fig 13:36
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Dominic Corry reviews Netflix's mega- budget movie The Electric State and he looks at The Seed of the Sacred Fig, an Iranian movie which was nominated for Best International Feature at the recent Oscars.
Scary real-life tales from our listeners. Today Harvey tells of the time his mother felt the healing hands of ... something.
Colour. It's all around us, but easy not to notice. But where do all these hues come from, and what do they represent? Katharine Allard is a pretty good person to ask - she's an ink and paint making tutor based in Dunedin and has spent years studying the history of colours and how to recreate them.
The Waikato River is full of old rusting cars and motorbikes Commercial dive company Deep Dive have pulled out 33 in the last three years. And they only do it in their spare time! Today they are cleaning up a site in near Graham Island in Hamilton east. A dumping ground so popular they've already discovered three cars stacked on top of each other... All under the water. According to diver and managing director Tua Karalus this is the most challenging site yet.…

1 Footrot Flats: The Dog's Tale retrospective a retrospective 18:04
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Lovers of animation are getting together this weekend for the second ever Wellington Animation Film Festival. The event has been organised by a group of French creatives living in Aotearoa and features a mix of screenings and panel discussions. Alongside several premieres, some classics will be shown - one of those is Footrot Flats: The Dog's Tale. Footrot Flats first became a household name as a newspaper cartoon, and in 1986 became New Zealand's first animated feature film. Its co-writer and award-winning cartoonist Tom Scott will be at the screening and will speak on a panel of industry experts afterwards.…
New Zealanders love to holiday at one of our many lakes.
Wellington's favourite son Dave Armstrong is in the studio to discuss our nation's capital and what needs fixing and how.
This week Jesse is speaking to a trailblazer of women's football in New Zealand.

1 Podcast Critic: The Telepathy Tapes and Fashion Neurosis with Bella Freud 14:31
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Alan Doak reviews supernatural focuses podcast The Telepathy Tapes hosted by Ky Dickens.

1 Bridging the worlds of the hearing and the deaf 8:08
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During the Auckland Arts Festival an artist from Melbourne performed her poignant show about what it's like grow up in the 80s as a CODA - or Child of Deaf Adults.

1 Getting more out of ketamine treatment for depression 20:26
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Ketamine has a verity of uses, most famously as horse tranquillizer.

1 Inappropriate behaviour on the sidelines in focus 4:23
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When we're on the sidelines of our kid's sports, it's easy to be impassioned - but that passion can turns into aggression very quickly. \
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In this week's instalment of Voice of the Sea Ice, Claire Concannon visits Dr Natalie Robinson’s sea ice camp out on McMurdo Sound – the patch of ocean near Scott Base. A team of nine from different New Zealand universities and research institutes are here to study the life found within the sea ice. The researchers work hard when the weather is good, and this morning the team are out collecting samples while Dr Robinson juggles interviewing with Claire, and a spot of baking……
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1 Feature interview: the tech that could wean us off fossil fuels 26:41
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Turning sunlight and air into fuel sounds impossible. But Australian scientist Dr Casey Handmer has found a way to pull carbon from the air and hydrogen from water to create synthetic natural gas that he hopes may one day will be cheap enough to replace fossil fuels.
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1 Easy Eats: Roasted Gochujang Salmon with Cucumber Salad 4:20
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Kelly Gibney's latest recipe uses gochujang which is a fermented Korean chilli paste that you'll find in most supermarkets, or at an Asian grocer. The cucumber salad is light and fresh, making it the perfect partner for the rich salmon. Get the recipe here.
We all have ideas in the pub or while idly thinking at home, but very few of us actually follow through. But one man who did take it further is Richard Niederer. His idea was to build a coastal trail between Westport and Charleston. The 40Km route opens on Saturday after a decade of work. He talks to Jesse about the project and how it came to pass.…
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The Freemasons are a society known for mystery and secrecy. But the organisation is actively working to free itself of that reputation, encouraging members to be open about their participation and the work they do. So ... what is it that they do? New Zealand Freemasons Grand Master Jim Watt opens the lid on what they're up to.…
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1 All the 'tea' on farming organic native tea 12:16
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An old airstrip in Whakatane has become home to rows and rows of native herbs which eventually get turned into tea. That's the work of Laureen and Dan Andrews, who left their lives in Rotorua behind nearly ten years ago to pursue a life growing native plants. Jesse talks to Dan about the ins and outs of growing organic tea.…
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Last week New Zealand Rugby announced they are introducing an under 18s team to the "National High Performance" programme. The inaugural team will be selected in September ahead of a match against Australia. Currently the U18s scene is dominated by the NZ Secondary Schools, Barbarians and Maori teams. Teams which are likely to supply the players, but not everyone in the rugby community is pleased, with some raising concerns teenagers shouldn't be thrown into such a high-pressure environment Maori U18s coach Kahu Carey discusses the nature and mission of the team with Jesse.…
At midnight last night a kiwi company got some big news. Newtown, Wellington based Pest control company Goodnature were listed in the Fast Company list of 2025's most innovative companies: ranking 6th in the household goods company. Not only is this a big achievement but is shows how far the company has come in its 20 years, creating tools for DOC to being a consumer-focused pest control success. Jesse talks to Chief Exec Dave Shoemack.…
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1 Feature interview: how the economic system overlooks care work 25:25
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There's a dirty secret in economics says Danish writer Emma Holten.
Today our Australian correspondent Brad talks about U.S. imposing sanctions on our steel and aluminum exports.
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1 Book Critic: beautiful books about beats for young people 12:42
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Catherine Ross, Director of Library at Auckland Grammar School has a list of books on the theme of animals.
Our tech commentator Tim Batt is in with Jesse to talk about all the recent developments in the industry that is shaping the world and our lives.
Bluff oyster season started 18 days ago and runs through to the end of August.
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New Zealand is the landing place for a growing number of meteorites, and Hawkes Bay is the latest focus.
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1 The Rule of Jenny Pen director James Ashcroft 13:06
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Here's one for the horror junkies - Thursday is the long-awaited release day for a local film which has already had global acclaim.
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