RĀROA RECOMMENDS // JUMANJI

George talks with Michael, Jack & Harry about the original game-that-comes-to-life story: Jumanji. We cover all 3 films and why you should watch some or all of them!

This week’s show was hosted by George

Recorded and Edited by Nakita & Lizzie

Our guests were Harry, Michael & Jack

Thanks, as always to CJ, and to Rāroa Intermediate for supporting the show

Our theme music is by Nicholas Alstrum

You can follow our show on Spotify and Apple Podcast to catch all of our episodes when they drop. 

Tune in next time to hear our review of Jumanji

RĀROA RECOMMENDS // AVATAR: THE LAST AIRBENDER

Luke talks with Isla, Lyla and Freddy about the epic series that is Avatar: The Last Airbender! Listen to this episode to find out why it's worth watching!

This week’s show was hosted by Luke

Recorded and Edited by: Brooke & Sophie

Our guests were: Lila, Freddy, & Isla

Thanks, as always to: CJ, and to Rāroa Intermediate for supporting the show

Our theme music is by Nicholas Alstrum

You can follow our show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or via our website

Tune in next time to hear our review of The Last Airbender

RĀROA RECOMMENDS // BANANAGRAMS

We are starting Term 4 off with a new game recommendation! Matti chats with Charlotte, Ben and Genevieve about the game and why you should play it!

This week’s show was hosted by Matti, 

Recorded and Edited by: Thomas & Luca

Our guests were: Charlotte, Ben & Genevieve

Thanks, as always to: CJ, and to Rāroa Intermediate for supporting the show

Our theme music is by Nicholas Alstrum

You can follow our show on Spotify and Apple Podcast to catch all of our episodes when they drop. 

Tune in next time to hear our review of Bananagram and some new recommendations

RĀROA RECOMMENDS // SCHOOL OF ROCK

It’s time to turn back to the 2003 classic (The) School of Rock! Our host Jack talks with Scott, Toby & Kiera about why this film is something you should check out!

This week’s episode was hosted by Jack

Recorded and Edited by Torin & Layton

Our guests were Scott, Toby, and Kiera 

Thanks, as always to CJ, and to Rāroa Intermediate for supporting the show

Our theme music is by Nicholas Alstrum

You can follow our show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or via our website to catch all of our episodes when they drop. 

Tune in next time to hear our review of School of Rock 

RĀROA RECOMMENDS // LAND OF STORIES

This week on the show, Abi interviews Bradley, Issy and Julia about the book series; Land of Stories. We cover the main reasons why you should check out the first book and more!

This week’s show was hosted by Abi

Recorded and Edited by: Mitchell & Zac

Our guests were: Bradley, Issy and Julia

Thanks, as always to: CJ, and to Rāroa Intermediate for supporting the show

Our theme music is by Nicholas Alstrum

You can follow our show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or via our website to catch all of our episodes when they drop. 

Tune in next time to hear our review of Land of Stories

RĀROA RECOMMENDS // THE BABYSITTER'S CLUB

Another Pre-lockdown episode, this time we check out the books, graphic novels and TV show adaptation of The Babysitter’s Club. Ellie chats with Berlin, Hazel and Elsie to find out why you should check it out!

This week’s show was hosted by Ellie

Recorded and Edited by: Freddy and Xiaoyu

Our guests were: Berlin, Hazel and Elsie 

Thanks, as always to: CJ, and to Rāroa Intermediate for supporting the show

Our theme music is by Nicholas Alstrum

You can follow our show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or via our website to catch all of our episodes when they drop. 

Tune in next time to hear our review of Babysitters Club 

RĀROA RECOMMENDS // MARIO KART

Recorded in our Studio before lockdown, it’s Rāroa Recommends! This week we talk with Freddy, Nakul & Keira about everyone’s favourite plumber turned kart racer. Tune in to hear what they think and why you should play Mario Kart!

This week’s show was hosted by CJ

Recorded and Edited by: George & Holly

Our guests were: Nakul,  Keira and Freddy

Thanks, as always to: CJ, and to Rāroa Intermediate for supporting the show

Our theme music is by Nicholas Alstrum

You can follow our show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or via our website to catch all of our episodes when they drop. 

Tune in next time to hear our review of Mario Kart 

Stay safe out there!

RĀROA RECOMMENDS // SIX60

This week on the show we talk about one of New Zealand’s biggest bands; Six60. Listen to hear Hazel, Sofia, Zac and Oscar share what they love about the band’s iconic music.

This week’s show was hosted by Hazel

Recorded and Edited by: Sam

Our guests were: Sofia, Zac, & Oscar

Thanks, as always to: CJ, and to Rāroa Intermediate for supporting the show

Our theme music is by Nicholas Alstrum

You can follow our show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or via our website

Tune in next time to hear our review of Six60s best music

RĀROA RECOMMENDS // GRAVITY FALLS

Caleb speaks with Mateo, Layton and Eva about the mystery show spectacular that is Gravity Falls.

This week’s show was hosted by Caleb

Recorded and Edited by: Lyla & Micah

Our guests were: Mateo, Layton, & Eva

Thanks, as always to: CJ, and to Rāroa Intermediate for supporting the show

Our theme music is by Nicholas Alstrum

You can follow our show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or via our website

Tune in next time to hear our review of Gravity Falls

RĀROA RECOMMENDS // TICKET TO RIDE

Elsie and her guests; Olivia, Mya and Evie, chat about the classic gateway game Ticket to Ride! Come and find out what they think and why you should play it!

This week’s show was hosted by Elsie

Recorded and Edited by: Nakul & Kiera

Our guests were Olivia, Mya, Evie and special guest Mr. Gillies

Thanks, as always to: CJ, and to Rāroa Intermediate for supporting the show

Our theme music is by Nicholas Alstrum

Show Art this week from Mya

You can follow our show on Spotify and Apple Podcast to catch all of our episodes when they drop. 

Tune in next time to hear our review of Ticket to Ride.

RĀROA RECOMMENDS // SMILE

This week Charlotte talks with Genevieve, Isobelle and Sophie about the web-comic turned Graphic Novel; Smile. Listen in to find out why you should read this book!

This week’s show was hosted by me, Charlotte

Recorded and Edited by: Abi & Lincey

Show Art this week from Isobelle

Our guests were: Genevieve, Isobelle, & Sophie

Thanks, as always to: CJ, and to Rāroa Intermediate for supporting the show

Our theme music is by Nicholas Alstrum

You can follow our show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or via our website

Tune in next time to hear our review of Smile

RĀROA RECOMMENDS // JURASSIC PARK

This week our host Austin interviews Mateo, Alfie and Jack about the classic film Jurassic Park, and it’s various spinoffs. Listen on to find out why you should watch it!

This week’s show was hosted by Austin

Recorded and Edited by Louis & Ezra

Our guests were Mateo, Alfie and Jack

Our theme music is by Niklas Ahlström via Epidemic Sound

Thanks, as always to CJ, and to Rāroa Intermediate for supporting the show

Listen to the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or via our website

Tune in next time to hear our review of Jurassic Park

RĀROA RECOMMENDS // STARDEW VALLEY

This week our host Devesh talks with Freddy, Lyla and Odin about the videogame Stardew Valley. Listen on to find out more!

This week’s show was hosted by Devesh

Recorded and Edited by Olivia & Ruby

Our guests were Freddy, Lyla and Odin

Our theme music is by Niklas Ahlström via Epidemic Sound

Thanks, as always to CJ, and to Rāroa Intermediate for supporting the show

Listen to the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or via our website

Tune in next time to hear our review of Stardew Valley

RĀROA RECOMMENDS // SCYTHE

On the show this week, Julia chats with Sophie, Isla and Holly about the first book in the Arc of a Scythe Series by Neal Shusterman! Listen on to find out why this book is so great!

This week’s show was hosted by Julia

Recorded and Edited by Eva & Ruby Grace

Our guests were Sophie, Isla and Holly

Our theme music is by Niklas Ahlström via Epidemic Sound

Thanks, as always to CJ, and to Rāroa Intermediate for supporting the show

Listen to the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or via our website

Tune in next time to hear our review of Scythe!

RĀROA RECOMMENDS // THE GOOD PLACE

On the show this week Nakita chats with Evie and Isobelle about the TV show; “The Good Place”.

This week’s show was hosted by Nakita

Recorded and Edited by Jasper & Hamish

Our guests were Evie, and Isobelle

Our theme music is by Niklas Ahlström via Epidemic Sound

Thanks, as always to CJ, and to Rāroa Intermediate for supporting the show

Find the show on Spotify or Apple Podcasts

Tune in next time to hear our review of The Good Place!

RĀROA RECOMMENDS // CODENAMES

The first episode of our new series! This week Ellie, Elsie, Mya & Nakita talk about the reasons you should play Codenames!

This week’s show was hosted by Ellie

Recorded and Edited by: Dylan and  Ollie

Our theme music is by: Niklas Ahlström

Our guests were: Mya, Nakita and Elsie

Find the show on Spotify or Apple Podcasts

Thanks, as always to: CJ, and to Rāroa Intermediate for supporting the show

Tune in next time to hear our review of Codenames!