• Aaron Barber & Gavin Hewitsen from American Refugees 2021 Comedy Tour

• Mark Stevenson writer of “Jessie and the Monster”

• Erin O'Flaherty - Performer & Writer talks “Code” at TAPAC with Auckland Fringe

• Ravi the Poet presents...Wish me Luck (at Mangere Arts Centre )

• Merrin Cavel, director of “Sham” at @Ellerslie Theatrical

• Kate Gordon from @Kiwi Kids Read Kiwi Books

• Reviewer James reviewed Melody Rachel’s “I Want To Be Mark Wahlberg”.

• Elizabeth Cracroft from Akl Fringe production of REHAB Michael Lawrence, Chairperson of the National Concerto Competition Trust.

• Steven Lyons, comedian, to discuss Paper Goat and Inspiring Wellness’s upcoming show Ha-Listic Comedy as part of Akl Fringe.

• Marco Sonzogni, Author to talk about his book “Quantum of Dante” and the importance of The Ant.

We also dropped two tracks from Berlin-based duo Flora Falls as well as a new track from Dr Reknaw and Zoe Moon.

• Jake and Keeha from Seed Theatre Company’s “Sunrise”

• Ivan Lupi from “Not As Simple As It Sounds”

• Craig Westemburg and Matt Coombe from “Coombe and Friends”

• Penny Ashton from “Promise and Promiscuity”

Emma & Stephen had a mega show last night with an extremely full studio of guests including:

• Gary and Ben from Waiwera Hot Pools Preservation Society Theatre Company’s Walking Tours;

• Michelle Mascoll from "Same Same But Black" - Pride Festival;

• Tessa and Jude - Out of the Mouth of Babes - Akld Fringe Festival;

• Rebecca from improverished’s “Random Fairytale Generator".

And on the phone:

• Jess Stuart author of “I Love Monday’s”.

All this and some great music including the latest drop from James Hunter and the debut track from the winners of 2020 Smokefreerockquest National Band Red Wav.

Emma & Stephen are joined in studio by:

• Melody Rachel discussing her solo show for 2021 Auckland Pride Festival “I wanna be Mark Wahlberg”;

• Cath Watson, Gabrielle Reid and Jonathan Gabriel from Shoreside Theatre Inc Auckland Shakespeare in the Park;

• Charlotte Underhill and Georgie Oulton from Godzonia at Q Theatre for the Auckland Fringe.

And on the phone, Maria Gill, Author “New Zealand Disasters” Children's Book

Stephen & Patrick are joined in studio by:

• Michael Neufeld from AUT to talk about his health research project with teens captured through drama;

• Richard Manalili from Orise who makes music videos and creates stunning photographic shoots for the arts and entertainment world;

• We talked books with author Laura Shallcrass.

And we caught up on Emma’s latest adventures in Christchurch and Wellington.

Stephen and Sharon are joined by:

• Rebekkah from Luck & Schooney to discuss “Night of the Queer”;

• Karen & Tim from Jubilation to talk all things choirs and their upcoming performances of “The Word is Love”;

• Ariel Cronin from Manubrium Circus Theatre currently in Christchurch at Bread & Circus – World Buskers Festival.

Emma who is getting ready for the start of the two weeks StageAntics Summer Pilot Programme in association with Music Theatre International - Australasia and Amici Trust's Junior Theatre New Zealand which this week is in Christchurch.

Last night Emma & Stephen were joined in studio by Jarrod Shirtcliffe - singer/songwriter, entertainer and Elvis Impersonator to talk all things Elvis, writing and performing.

We spoke to Imogen Stone - Performer - aerial artist and member of Laser Kiwi & The Biggest Little Circus, both performing as part of the upcoming Bread & Circus – World Buskers Festival in Christchurch.

We also spoke with Theo Gibson - founder of Audiobooks NZ about his amazing company and their growth and development.

What a fantastic first show of the year with Emma & Stephen who were joined in studio by:

• The girls from Party With A Smile: Kenjiah & Scarlet Weir;

• Kiwi singer/ songwriter Mackensie Grace;

• Scott Maidment a very busy festival director from Bread & Circus – World Buskers Festival about the upcoming Christchurch Backyard Buskers Festival.

We listened to some fab NZ music including Mackensie’s single GREEN, and discussed a few options for performing arts students happening in January!

What a superb episode to end the year!

Emma & Stephen were joined in studio by the amazing Monica Moore.net from Buy the damn dress and Curtis Stowers for a discussion on community theatre, Monica Moore Productions, delicious decisions, her book and more.

We talked with musician/ music producer Ant Tarrant who is currently Christmasing in Wellington about his new single ‘Wa Oh, I’m In A Foreign Place’ and the story behind it, of his international travels and music producing.

We played music that featured during our 2020 interviews including Lisa Crawley, Ben and Brody, and Rise...

A festively full night in the studio for our KickArts Christmas Special.

Emma and Stephen and our two happy elves were joined by:

• Sharon with two book reviews;

• Enny back who enjoyed the Christmas chocolates and talking 2020 films and tv series;

• And it was double trouble with India and Patrick who joined us to ‘do things’.

On the phone we had:

• Author Karen McMillian about her children’s series Elastic Island..as well as acknowledging her in her capacity of Lighthouse PR who send us books to review and authors to speak with!

Emma & Stephen are joined in studio by a passive pirate and a couple of ferrets with:

• Rich Maniac AKA Captain Festus;

• Jean & Ian from Nz folk duo Celtic Ferret and we even have them perform live in studio;

• Sophie and Layla from Blockhouse Bay School join us with their book reviews;

• NZ singer-songwriter jameshuntermusic about his latest releases ‘beautiful’ and ‘YOU’.

Emma & Stephen are joined in studio by:

• Our amazing book reviewer Sharon, who reviews two books “Love America” by author Jenny Robin Jones - Author and “Survivor” by Jane Harper;

• The talented Chris Bates, kiwi singer-songwriter who plays live and blows us all away;

• Emma talks about her upcoming Christmas cabaret with Queen_St.

We also call and chat with:

• Heather Cunningham about the Raglan Old School Arts Centre Summer Programme happening in January;

• And to Andrea and Nick in Wellington from folk group Butter Wouldn't Melt.

Listen to Emma & Stephen for another superb night in the Planet FM studio with guests:

• Jade Du Preez and Jenn Onyeiwu ‘The Vagina Monologues’ which opens this week from Foolish Wit playing at The PumpHouse Theatre;

• Kiwi singer songwriter Gabriel Bond Music who performs live on air;

• Paul Roberts from ‘Everybody Sings for the City’ discusses being in a choir and the mahi they are doing to raise funds for the Auckland City Mission.

And we call author Jenny Robin Jones - Author and discuss her latest publication ‘Love America’.

Emma & Stephen were joined by our 2020 intern Patrick who dropped in for a catch-up, along with:

• Teen reviewers Josh and Lucas who gave us their thoughts on KATIPO JOE by author Brian Falkner - Author and RED EDGE by author Des Hunt;

• Kiwi band PARK RD who talk about their music, education, upcoming gigs and bubbles.

We phone and speak to two authors:

• Yvette Carroll about her latest publication - the fantasy trilogy ‘The Chronicles of Aden Weaver’;

• Paul Mountford- author about his publication ‘Scorchers, an anthology of cli-fi fiction by known NZ and Aus writers.

We share news bulletins about two events happening in the Dance Community - Tempo Dance Festival NZ’s latest digital instalment and Experimental Dance Week Aotearoa 2020.

Emma & Stephen with assistant Katie were joined by:

• Hamish, Amelia and Josh from Encore Theatre Collectives Cinderella.

Emma reviewed userfriendlyresources Dramatic Shorts Series by Susan Battye.

Then the studio was taken over by four improvisers: Steven Lyons, Keith Paterson from casualfirstdate and waihekecomedy, Rebecca Stubbing from IMPROVerished and conartists, and Gareth Blackler from lovelamp.improv.

- Julie & Ella Watson from Auckland Playback Theatre;
- EmmaRose in Wellington;
- Mana and Olivia from The Actors' Program production of Fake News;

We played three new songs from Kiwi Artists Gabriel Bond, nahbo.is.here, d.matthews

Joseph Waycoff about his upcoming role in Galatea Theatre’s production of Faithful by Geoff Allen Writer on at Pitt St Theatre.
Claudia Hall & Callum Bishop about their time at NASDA at Ara, and Holiday Inn at The Court Theatre.

In this episode:

• Martin Sutcliffe from Corbans Estate Performing Arts Centre;

• Grae Burton from Lake House Arts Centre about their centres and what’s happening!

• Dunedin born writer Jude Thomas talks about her latest novel Threads of Gold.

Join Emma & Stephen with in-studio guest:

• Jenny Gordon from Music Therapy NZ.

Emma discusses the Junior Theatre Festival New Zealand Pilot Programme.

And we call Amber whilst she was teaching at basementspace for her upcoming show “Our Modern Earth (is a f*king mess!).