The Critter Club
by Raglan Community media
Line dancing and new country music podcast from Raglan Community Radio, where we surf left and vine right.From the local hall to your kitchen floor, we’re connecting Aotearoa through the rhythm of line dance and the heartbeat of homegrown country music. By showcasing our own artists and bringing the dance to you, we’re keeping the spirit of Kiwi Country loud, proud, and moving.More content on:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecritterclubraglanFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1DRnu6ZHA1/Our email: [email protected]
Episodes
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Episode 39 : Dance Hall - Club Show #26 Festival Highlights + Bonus Interview with Simon Thompson
From the first twang echoing down Bow Street to the final syncopated stomp at the Harbourview Hotel, Whāingaroa turned the volume all the way up. Our boots caught every 12-bar shuffle at the annual Raglan Country and Blues Festival. Massive love to all the phenomenal musicians who laid down the...
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Episode 38 : Dance Hall - Club Show #25 Cowpunk
Alright Critters, kick that black sand off your boots, leave the salt at the door, and bring your heart to the floor. We’re picking up the pace this week and digging deep into the archives. We’re diving into the '80s California cowpunk explosion—the raw answer to post-prog and rockabilly that…
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Episode 37 : Dance Hall - Club Show #24 West Coast Groove
The Raglan Country & Blues Weekend is rolling in, and Raglan Line Dancing NZ and The Critter Club are stepping up to support the soundtrack the only way we know how—with plenty of sole, zero treble, and our usual questionable footwork! Out here in Whāingaroa, we don’t need a compass when we can...
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Episode 36 : Dance Hall - Club Show #23 Ciane's Dancing Milestones
Kia ora and paddle on in, Critters! Straight where the black sand meets the timber floor. Today’s show is a special one—we’re charting our own dance journey from our very first shaky vine all the way to the full-floor bangers! We’re keeping the set strictly between Beginner and Easy Intermediate,...
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Episode 35 : Dance Hall - Club Show #22 RCDA Throwback Special
Today we’re dropping in on the legendary, Raglan Country Line Dancing Adjunct. And the lineup is looking like pure, unadulterated gold. We are rolling out the red carpet to celebrate our Tāne with an all-male, powerhouse country lineup! From raw back-road balladeers to classic gravel-voiced...
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Episode 34 : Dance Hall - Club Show #21 Loud and Proud
Loud, Proud & Buckets of Glitter. From Bronski Beat to The Topp Twins, we are coming out loud, proud, and unapologetic! Broadcast straight out of Whāingaroa on Raglan Community Radio 98.1 FM, this special edition of The Critter Club turns the volume all the way up for queer anthems, classic…
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Episode 32 : Dance Hall - Club Show #20 Out There
Our pick of of the country + adjacent floor fillers of Q1 and Q2. International tracks with a backbone of Kiwi country to keep your feet on the floorboards. So shake the black sand off those boots, leave your salt at the door and join The Critter Club for a monster 1 hour + of toe tapping - have…
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Episode 33 : Remembering Dolly
Our tribute to the late Dolly Parton For further details: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecritterclubraglan Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1DRnu6ZHA1/
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Episode 31 : Dance Hall - Club Show #19 Kiwi Country Roundup Q2
Kia ora and paddle on in, critters! You’re locked into The Critter Club on Raglan Community Radio 98.1 FM, where the swell is pumping and the twang is peeling right along the coast. Today, we’re waxing down the floorboards and dropping into a monster set of pure homegrown Kiwi Country. Out here,...
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Episode 30 : Dance Hall - Club Show #18 Country and Blues Festival 2026 Special
Kia ora and welcome into the studio, critters! You’re locked into The Critter Club on Raglan Community Radio 98.1 FM, broadcasting live and in your favourite podcaster join us where the salty breeze meets the sawdust floor here in Whāingaroa! Today we’re gearing up for something extra…
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Episode 29 : Dance Hall - Club Show #17 SoundCloud Deep Dive!
What happens when heavy bass drops meet steel guitar and country storytelling? Welcome to The Critter Club’s YeeDM and SoundCloud deep dive! In this episode, we venture into the digital frontier where boots meet electronic beats, unearthing fresh remixes, indie SoundCloud bootlegs, and…
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Episode 28: The Critter Club LGBTQ+ Kiwi Legends
Welcome back to The Critter Club on Raglan Community Radio 98.1 FM! This week, we are turning up the volume on queer voices across country, roots, and dance-floor anthems. From boundary-pushing storytellers reclaiming classic twang to vibrant floor-fillers made for kicking up dust, this special...
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Episode 27 : Dance Hall - Club Show #16 Essential House Dance Party
Welcome to the ultimate dance floor takeover on The Critter Club! We’re dropping the bass and riding the house wave straight into the weekend! Get ready to surf left, vine right, and slide into the deep house groove! We’ve got the strobe lights flashing, the black sand shaking, and the ultimate...
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Episode 26 : Dance Hall - Club Show #15 Funkadelic Special
Dr. Funkenstein's laying down the law, so let's work it, flip it, and reverse it! We're catching the funkiest wave in town, so slide on down to the black sand and get up on that down stroke right here at The Critter Club! For further details: Instagram:...
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Episode 25 : Dance Hall - Club Show #14 YeeDM Part Two
Turning the dial into a digital hoedown; putting the Yeehaw into EDM! Where country music meets the swell and the bass drops straight onto the festival floor. Surf left and vine right Critters! For further details: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecritterclubraglan Facebook:...
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Episode 24 : Dance Hall - Club Show #13 YeeDM Part One
Turning the dial into a digital hoedown; putting the Yeehaw into EDM! Where country music meets the swell and the bass drops straight onto the festival floor. Surf left and vine right Critters! For further details: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecritterclubraglan Facebook:...
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Episode 23 : Dance Hall - Club Show #12 Kanikani Nahanaha Matariki Special
Celebrating Matariki In Whaingaroa. We are proudly spotlighting incredible artists who use te reo Māori as their creative foundation. For further details: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecritterclubraglan Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1DRnu6ZHA1/
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Episode 22 : Dance Hall - Club Show #11 Out Here
Giving our NZ Country and Country Adjacents a bit of love! For further details: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecritterclubraglan Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1DRnu6ZHA1/
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Episode 21 : Dance Hall - Club Show #10 Stetsons, Swanndris and Smith
Prepping for Jenni :-) Live at the Raglan Club from 6pm on Thursday the 23rd of July! For further details: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecritterclubraglan Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1DRnu6ZHA1/
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Episode 20 : Dance Hall - Club Show #9 Grunge Special
Let there be GRUNGE! For further details: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecritterclubraglan Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1DRnu6ZHA1/
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Episode 19: Dance Hall - Club Show #7 Reggae Special
When in Whaingaroa... :-) For further details: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecritterclubraglan Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1DRnu6ZHA1/
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Episode 18: Dance Hall - Club Show #8
A retrospective July the 4th Special! A selection of songs and dances that featured at the 4th of July Social that was hosted by Otorohanga Country Line Dancing. For further details: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecritterclubraglan Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1DRnu6ZHA1/
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Episode 17: Kiwi Country Round Up Q1 - Part 2
A further selection of our recently featured Kiwi tracks and our baby steps at dance matching! For further details: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecritterclubraglan Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1DRnu6ZHA1/
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Episode 16: Kiwi Country Round Up Q1 - Part 1
A small selection of our recently featured Kiwi tracks and our early attempts at dance matching! For further details: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecritterclubraglan Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1DRnu6ZHA1/
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Episode 15: Mothers' Day Request Show Club Show #3
Social night playlist for all the mums! For further details: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecritterclubraglan Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1DRnu6ZHA1/
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Episode 14: Dance Hall - Club Show #6
Social night playlist! For further details: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecritterclubraglan Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1DRnu6ZHA1/
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Episode 13: Dance Hall - Club Show #5
Social night playlist! For further details: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecritterclubraglan Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1DRnu6ZHA1/
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Episode 12: Dance Hall - Club Show #4
Social night playlist! For further details: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecritterclubraglan Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1DRnu6ZHA1/
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Episode 10: Dance Hall - Club Show #1
Social night playlist! For further details: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecritterclubraglan Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1DRnu6ZHA1/
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Episode 11: Dance Hall - Club Show #2
Social night playlist! For further details: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecritterclubraglan Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1DRnu6ZHA1/
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Episode 9: Easter Bangers!
Festive fun for your fancy feet. New Kiwi country for eager bunnies and a chocolate box of line dances... Plenty of ABs and beginners' dancers for the whole family! For further details: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecritterclubraglan Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1DRnu6ZHA1/
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Episode 8: Dance along with the Squirrels and the Dawgs!
Some of our favourite social dances and new Kiwi Country Music in Aotearoa... For further details: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecritterclubraglan Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1DRnu6ZHA1/
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Episode 7: Choosin' Texas Raglan Stylz!
Our favourite songs with Maddison's Choreographies. For further details: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecritterclubraglan Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1DRnu6ZHA1/
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Episode 6: Social Prep - Improvers Part 2
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Episode 5: Social Prep - Improvers Part 1
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Episode 4: Social Prep - Beginners Part 2
There's a LOT of beginner's dances - so here's part 2! For further details: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecritterclubraglan Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1DRnu6ZHA1/
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Episode 3: Social Prep - Beginners Part 1
Our second podcast devoted to the Lakeland Social and we're looking at the Beginners dances. Part 1 of 2. For further details: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecritterclubraglan Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1DRnu6ZHA1/
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Episode 2: An upcoming fundraiser and a bit of useful banter!
A preview of some of the Absolute Beginners Dances that are featuring at the Lakeland Line Dancers 2026 Rescue Helicopter Fundraising Social on the 21st of March in Reporoa. New and trending NZ Country Music and a bit of chat about the local line dancing community. Event details:...
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Episode 1: Our first Line Dancing Playlist!
Our first attempt at creating a playlist that can be used anywhere, anytime by anybody....
About this show
Line dancing and new country music podcast from Raglan Community Radio, where we surf left and vine right.From the local hall to your kitchen floor, we’re connecting Aotearoa through the rhythm of line dance and the heartbeat of homegrown country music. By showcasing our own artists and bringing the dance to you, we’re keeping the spirit of Kiwi Country loud, proud, and moving.More content on:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecritterclubraglanFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1DRnu6ZHA1/Our email: [email protected]
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