Expanding Horizons

28/02/2025

Hey Expanding Horizons people! If you are keen to check out a new show then listen to Wonderwall on Plains. It's a little bit different but join the vibe! Deep chats, odd tangents, no regrets! A battle of the genders and generations. Music too.

Same time 3pm to 4pm Saturday (and likely Tuesday from 4pm to 5pm)

03/02/2025

Link to our final show!

It's our final show! 461 shows since 2016 we give our last "Get up, get down and get outside!" Listen as we think back, have a laugh, play some music and then probably just go home. Stu and Col LIVE for the final time on Expanding Horizons. It's been a blast!

01/02/2025

And that’s a wrap! Love you all!

01/02/2025

The dynamic EH duo pre the final show!

01/02/2025

Quiet reflection before our final show

01/02/2025

Here first as usual haha

31/01/2025

Such kind words!

29/01/2025

This Saturday: All Good Things

After 9 years and 460-odd shows we're ending Expanding Horizons. Surprise! This Saturday is our very FINAL show. We'll do a spot of reflection, play some tunes, give some thanks and then just go home probably. It's been an absolute blast and a real honour to have so many great guests and loyal listeners. From the bottom of our hearts - thank you all.

It's our last show and it's LIVE! Join us from 3pm on Plains FM 96.9 or stream on Plainsfm.org.nz every Saturday. Or catch an after-dark replay at 9pm on Thursday night. You can also hear a podcast of the show from Monday at: http://plainsfm.org.nz/Programmes or via Apple Podcasts and Spotify. And, be sure to get the AccessRadio app on your favourite device to hear Expanding Horizons and other great PlainsFM programming anytime, on-the-go!

15/11/2024

This Saturday: Up Against The Wall

It's our 450th show! Have we hit the wall? Maybe. In any case, we're going to talk a load of self-importance, be self-indulgent, pat each other on the back and in general shake our heads at the state of things. We'll slip in some music too that has to do with walls.

It's show No. 450 and it's LIVE! Join us from 3pm on Plains FM 96.9 or stream on Plainsfm.org.nz every Saturday. Or catch an after-dark replay at 9pm on Thursday night. You can also hear a podcast of the show from Monday at: http://plainsfm.org.nz/Programmes or via Apple Podcasts and Spotify. And, be sure to get the AccessRadio app on your favourite device to hear Expanding Horizons and other great PlainsFM programming anytime, on-the-go!

08/11/2024

This Saturday: Kay Duncan Band

We have Kay Duncan and the Kay Duncan Band LIVE in studio to chat about their upcoming gig at A Rolling Stone. We'll talk about some of the new stuff being debuted, gigging in general and here some tracks LIVE! Don't miss this one!

It's show No. 449 and it's LIVE! Join us from 3pm on Plains FM 96.9 or stream on Plainsfm.org.nz every Saturday. Or catch an after-dark replay at 9pm on Thursday night. You can also hear a podcast of the show from Monday at: http://plainsfm.org.nz/Programmes or via Apple Podcasts and Spotify. And, be sure to get the AccessRadio app on your favourite device to hear Expanding Horizons and other great PlainsFM programming anytime, on-the-go!

31/10/2024

This Saturday: Womb

Three-piece Womb are playing a gig Saturday night at the Lyttelton Coffee Company and we have them LIVE on the phone! We'll hear about their latest single, recording, gigging and hear some tracks!

It's show No. 448 and it's LIVE! Join us from 3pm on Plains FM 96.9 or stream on Plainsfm.org.nz every Saturday. Or catch an after-dark replay at 9pm on Thursday night. You can also hear a podcast of the show from Monday at: http://plainsfm.org.nz/Programmes or via Apple Podcasts and Spotify. And, be sure to get the AccessRadio app on your favourite device to hear Expanding Horizons and other great PlainsFM programming anytime, on-the-go!

25/10/2024

This Saturday: Wiri Donna In My Chambers

Wiri Donna are on tour and we have Bianca on the line to talk about that and the freshly released album, "In My Chambers". We'll see how it's all going and play some tracks from it. Always so great listening to Bianca! Join us!

It's show No. 447 and it's LIVE! Join us from 3pm on Plains FM96.9 or stream on Plainsfm.org.nz every Saturday. Or catch an after-dark replay at 9pm on Thursday night. You can also hear a podcast of the show from Monday at: http://plainsfm.org.nz/Programmes or via Apple Podcasts and Spotify. And, be sure to get the AccessRadio app on your favourite device to hear Expanding Horizons and other great PlainsFM programming anytime, on-the-go!

18/10/2024

This Saturday: Dog Party

We have LIVE from Sacramento - Dog Party! Gwendolyn & Lucy bring their punk rock stylings to NZ radio as we chat about gigging, recording and we'll hear all about their new album "Dangerous". Of course we'll also hear some tracks. Oh, and that time they opened for Green Day - we'll probably give that a mention!

It's show No. 446 and it's LIVE! Join us from 3pm on Plains FM 96.9 or stream on Plainsfm.org.nz every Saturday. Or catch an after-dark replay at 9pm on Thursday night. You can also hear a podcast of the show from Monday at: http://plainsfm.org.nz/Programmes or via Apple Podcasts and Spotify. And, be sure to get the AccessRadio app on your favourite device to hear Expanding Horizons and other great PlainsFM programming anytime, on-the-go!

11/10/2024

This Saturday: Tony Jenkins - fingers crossed!

Right it's all going to work this time! We're joined direct and LIVE from the UK by musician Tony Jenkins to chat about his multiple band involvement, including The New Fools and The Kobayashi Bookstore, recording at Half-ton Studios, gigging and life and music in general! We'll play plenty of tracks as well!

It's show No. 445 and it's LIVE! Join us from 3pm on Plains FM 96.9 or stream on Plainsfm.org.nz every Saturday. Or catch an after-dark replay at 9pm on Thursday night. You can also hear a podcast of the show from Monday at: http://plainsfm.org.nz/Programmes or via Apple Podcasts and Spotify. And, be sure to get the AccessRadio app on your favourite device to hear Expanding Horizons and other great PlainsFM programming anytime, on-the-go!

20/09/2024

This Saturday: Fiona Gregg & The Parachute Men

We have a super special interview with the amazing Fiona Gregg, lead singer of the best 80s band to ever come out of Leeds - the indie rock band, The Parachute Men. LIVE on the phone direct from the UK we'll chat to Fiona about the band, gigging, dancing with Morrissey, we'll hear some Parachute Men tracks and some of Fiona's most influential music! Colin is a super-fan so expect some gushing!

It's show No. 443 and it's LIVE! Join us from 3pm on Plains FM 96.9 or stream on Plainsfm.org.nz every Saturday. Or catch an after-dark replay at 9pm on Thursday night. You can also hear a podcast of the show from Monday at: http://plainsfm.org.nz/Programmes or via Apple Podcasts and Spotify. And, be sure to get the AccessRadio app on your favourite device to hear Expanding Horizons and other great PlainsFM programming anytime, on-the-go!

13/09/2024

This Saturday: Let That Girl Sing!

We celebrate some powerful female musicians. Some you've heard of and some you may not have. Lily Allen, Eliza Stark, Wiri Donna, Jenny Don't, Demi Lovato and more! And we're LIVE of course.

It's show No. 442 and it's LIVE! Join us from 3pm on Plains FM 96.9 or stream on Plainsfm.org.nz every Saturday. Or catch an after-dark replay at 9pm on Thursday night. You can also hear a podcast of the show from Monday at: http://plainsfm.org.nz/Programmes or via Apple Podcasts and Spotify. And, be sure to get the AccessRadio app on your favourite device to hear Expanding Horizons and other great PlainsFM programming anytime, on-the-go!

06/09/2024

This Saturday: Tongue & Groove and their Invisible Monsters

We have LIVE in studio Geoff's lasted project Tongue & Groove. We'll chat about how they got together, their just released album "Invisible Monsters", and we'll naturally play some tracks from it. Oh, they're also playing a couple live too. Make sure you join us!

It's show No. 441 and it's LIVE! Join us from 3pm on Plains FM 96.9 or stream on Plainsfm.org.nz every Saturday. Or catch an after-dark replay at 9pm on Thursday night. You can also hear a podcast of the show from Monday at: http://plainsfm.org.nz/Programmes or via Apple Podcasts and Spotify. And, be sure to get the AccessRadio app on your favourite device to hear Expanding Horizons and other great PlainsFM programming anytime, on-the-go!

30/08/2024

This Saturday: Rikki Morris - About Time!

We have the one and only Rikki Morris LIVE on the phone ahead of his CHCH gig at The Shelter - Secret Music Space, Lincoln. We'll see what that's all about and get into all of the detail on his first solo album release in 28 years - "About Time". We'll play some of his tracks too - but of course!

It's show No. 440 and it's LIVE! Join us from 3pm on Plains FM 96.9 or stream on Plainsfm.org.nz every Saturday. Or catch an after-dark replay at 9pm on Thursday night. You can also hear a podcast of the show from Monday at: http://plainsfm.org.nz/Programmes or via Apple Podcasts and Spotify. And, be sure to get the AccessRadio app on your favourite device to hear Expanding Horizons and other great PlainsFM programming anytime, on-the-go!