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The Control Room
by RadioLIVE
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.
Episodes
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(2.11) Corporate boxing, smoking in cars with kids & fireworks
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 &...
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(2.10) Putting it on the Lime, we are Royal & weed
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 &...
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(2.9) Cyclists, superannuation & eating insects
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…
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(2.8) The National crisis & te reo 101
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...
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(2.7) Customs, Ardern & Bridges, petrol prices & travel
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)....
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(2.6) Grove Road Special
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...
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(2.5) Strong women, sensitivity, sleep & those ecstasy loving octopi
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...
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(2.4) Sex education, too young for politics, MMP & a break up guide
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...
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(2.3) Sportsmanship, rental WOFs, Abby Hartley & friendship advise
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…
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(2.2) When to be a git, vegan cafe closure, bush school & compulsory te reo
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...
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(2.1) Pocket money, depression & texting bad news
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) Where to find help and support: Need to Talk? - Call or text 1737 Lifeline - 0800 543 354...
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(2.0) The Control Room 2: Judgement Day - Trailer
More thrills, more spills and more thrills. Get pumped for season two, coming soon.
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(1.13) The Thrilling Season One Finale
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…
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(1.12) Dark Tourist, homelessness & maintaining a work-life balance
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...
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(1.11) Veganising kids, beer confrontations & self care
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…
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(1.10) Free speech, Dry July, horoscopes & Instagram etiquette
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 [email protected]
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(1.9) Food waste, what am success & the almighty blood moon
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...
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(1.8) Housing crisis, junk food at school & bogan baby names
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
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(1.7) Giant penis graffiti solves roading problem, religion in schools & secrets
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…
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(1.6) Get rich quick schemes, dangerous dogs and twerking
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...
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(1.5) Psychopaths in the workplace, Queen's Birthday honours & Time Travel
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...
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(1.4) Beauty vs intelligence, M Bovis, political bias & cell phone addiction
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…
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(1.3) Bullying, goat tasering, cross-country & genetically modified humans
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
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(1.2) The afterlife, rest homes & how easy it is to shoplift
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...
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(1.1) Medical cannabis, fighting a volcano, Gloriavale & Downlights
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…
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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...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
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.
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The Control Room currently has 26 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.
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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...
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The Control Room is created and hosted by RadioLIVE.
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