Podcast
The Romanian radio team catch up with Ducu Bertzi and Mihai Nenita after their performance in Auckland. Ducu's songs are usually his own compositions, but he also has in his repertoire some Romanian folk songs. His best-known songs are "Ṣi de-ar fi..." ("If it would be..."), "Floare de colţ" ("Edelweiss"), "M-am îndrǎgostit numai de ea" ("I fell in love with her only"), "Suflet fǎrǎ chei" ("Keyless soul"), "Omul pǎdurii" ("Man of the woods"). Mihai Nenita is an amazing violinist who has even been called a "magician of the violin". He's been studying the instrument since the age of 12.
Pass The Mic spotlights the stories and experiences of New Zealanders from migrant and former refugee backgrounds. The first series from 2022 is a community-led collaboration in partnership with Belong Aotearoa, Sport Waitākere and Storyo, hosted by Elina Ashimbayeva. The second series from 2025 focuses on the employment experience of lived experts and was made with funding from the J R McKenzie Trust.
Third and Footlong show is an insight into all things NFL and College Football, whilst discussing food and culture from across the United States. Weekly takes on games, the movers and shakers as well as a good dose of humour. The show is presented by Darran Lees and DT, and you can hear it on Planet FM Every Monday night at 7pm.