Fear, Guilt & Agriculture

This week on FGA we are joined by the incomparable Joshua Worthington-Church. You’ve seen him around, even if you don’t know it. Whether it’s by the side of a drumming teddy in Galaxy Bear, leading the ship as the front man of Mammalien, as a solid foundation in bands such as Being and Princess Chelsea’s Dream Warriors, behind the bar at Whammy, or vigorously conducing in front of the expansive Ex...

Levi Hawken is an artist and skateboarder based in Tāmaki Makaurau. Working with Blue Tile Lounge, Boom Skateboards, and Sector 9, Hawken has explored the streets as a pro, but always kept in touch with the personal joy that comes from riding, particularly gaining notoriety as a hill bomber. As an artist his works explore the mediums of painting and sculpture with a contemporary take on aspects of...

Adam Stevenson hails from the mighty Wairarapa, and as a musician has seen it all, from frothing covers gigs at the pub to high profile international music projects. Both as a member of the band Capital Theater, and in his work in the media industry, Adam has been in touch with the establishment and offers great insights from both sides of the curtain. The yarns flow freely, so this week, one more...

Michal Haines is passionate about food, whether it’s as an author, a cook, a manager, she’s out there involved with the operations that bring flavour to your pallet. Learn her story on this weeks chapter of FGA as we move through history, family, taste, and some shared moments that first put Oscar and Michal in touch at the start of young ODK’s work experience. So home cook your favourite meal, op...

MELODOWNZ is a rapper, musician, entrepreneur, and Avondale native who emerged onto the local music scene in the early 2010’s, making a name as a solo artist and as one half of the hip-hop duo Third3ye. His thoughts and ventures weave through many artistic mediums and locations, while also keeping it local at heart. Come share a cup of “Stay Melo” kava and he and Oscar venues through memories and...

Logan Hampton is a musician, a promotor, and a representative of Te Waipounamu who’s invested in the community and other ways of making gigs and tours happen. This is a great one for those interested in what it takes to make local music work. So get cozy, book some tickets on Under The Radar, and imagine the things that could be with this weeks guest Logan Hampton! Email Logan here: hamptonenz@gma...

Steve Plowman of Hallertau brewery is a self described ‘north shore bogan’ at heart. His adventures have covered space and time; surfing, drinking, and living life as it should be. Come hear his POV and how it’s all gone down, with some insights into that most golden of liquids which solves and causes all of life’s problems. Once more, every week and forever, enjoy and tuck TF in!

A tattoo artist, musician, and generally a man with valuable insights to share, Hal Cheshire joins the elite group of guests to return to Fear, Guilt, and Agriculture for a Part 2! So nestle back into that spot you’ve got saved, get a tea on, and listen attentively to the return of Hal, on this weeks Ep. Enjoy and Ka kite anō! 

Joe Kaptein is a composer and multi-instrumentalist who has become a deeply enmeshed thread in the local musical fabric. Playing with such esteemed acts as The Circling Sun, Princess Chelsea's Dream Warriors, Bub, The Situations, Crystal Chen, and too many more to mention. A gem of a human being, master of the keys, and professional producer of pretty products, please play this pleasurable epi...

Euan Welsh is a baker with stories as long and deep as a life can be. From hands that knead the dough, to more insidious matters, Euan takes the opportunities that life drops without hesitation. Trigger warning regarding self-harm for this one, so please tread lightly. TUCK INnnnnnn!

Brent Hayward AKA Fats White is the legend, the myth, the picture of a life dedicated to breaking and bending the straight lines around us. A multidisciplinary artist working in the corners of painting, video, sound and music, Hayward was front man for the incomparable Shoes This High, one of the greatest post-punk no-wave bands ever to do it on the motu, following an early run in The Amps. Going...

James Sullivan is known throughout the land as a member of such musical acts as Salad Boys, X-Ray Charles, BnP, Bang! Bang! Eche!, and currently, the face, heart, and soul of Jim Nothing. Jim Nothing’s sophomore album Grey Eyes, Grey Lynn recently won the 2025 Tūī for Te Manu Taki Whanokē o te Tau at the 2025 AMAs, so James is officially sanctioned as a maker of musical magic. Hear about the world...

Bob Gentil is a voice you maybe familiar with. From working on the early days of Radio Hauraki and living shore side before the bridge, to being the only New Zealander to hold a place in the disk golf hall of fame, Bob has found his way to being one of the top voicework artists in the land! He’s never had a plan, and that seems to be working out just fine! Tuck in with tales from this voice of pur...

A man of waves, a traveler across our might globe, an ex-computer programer and restaurateur, and he knows all the combos to knock you to the ground! Rod Matthews works at Daily Bread with Oscar and always has yarns to spin, so we thought we'd let him spin a web around you. This week on FGA come and live by the motion of the ocean, following in the wake of the incomparable Rod Matthews. TUCK I...

Dominic Hoey is an author, playwright, MC battle and slam-poetry champ, and musician based in Tāmaki Makaurau. His writing often delves into class issues and political structures with idiosyncratic wit and sensitivity. His debut novel Iceland was a New Zealand bestseller, and his second novel Poor People with Money was released in 2022 to wide spread acclaim. Dominic and Oscar talk about it all, p...

Chelsea Jade Metcalf is a singer-songwriter and record producer from the north shore of Tāmaki, now based in Los Angeles. Growing up with a love of dance, she eventually found her way to busking, which evolved into the folk trio Teacups with Elizabeth Stokes and Talita Setyady. Her solo project Chelsea Jade has received numerous accolades and a global following which facilitated her transition to...

This week it's part two of the Danny Mañetto saga. An amazing guy, fantastic musician, and he'll say it himself! Settle in for the rest of the story on this weeks episode of FGA, kia kaha!

Designer Jordan Gibson founded Tamāki-based streetwear brand Checks Downtown in 2017, which has flourished into one of the hottest creative clothing brands in Aotearoa. Hear what It takes to make it in the industry, and position local style on the international stage. Adorn yourself with your best pendant and cap, pull on your hakama pants, and wrap up in your cosiest knitwear for this weeks Ep. T...

Jeff Henderson is an incredible multi-instrumentalist and improviser. Following a lengthy tenure in Poneke, playing a central in role in key venues and festivals there, his involvement with the Audio Foundation in Tāmaki have seen him a champion of voices which don’t sit comfortably in the bar/venue model. Jeff and Oscar get into it on this one, passing the 3hr mark, so settle in and get your mind...

Elizabeth Stokes is the lead singer and song-smith of national heroes The Beths, after making an initial splash in indie-folk trio Teacups. Hear her chat about being a professional musician in a country where this position is exceedingly rare, especially making such beautiful original music. Grab cupa, get warm this winter, and kick off the week with Elizabeth Stokes. Tuck in!

Arriving on the scene in the late 80’s with the iconoclastic Hallelujah Picassos, Harold Roland forged his own path in everything he’s done. With a passion for dance and groove, Rorschach hooked in with the evolving dance scene of the 1990’s bringing some European sensibilities to music in Aotearoa. Today we are proud to present a chat with the enigmatic Harold Roland Rorschach!

Matt has been a sailing coach, a festival promoter, and always a good Scottish lad who can spin some amazing yarns. On this pod we explore the light and the dark, but all with joie de vivre. See how Matt took his love of sailing around the world and turned it into a profession. Grab a pint and don’t forget your napkin as we tuck in to this scrumptious episode with master story teller Matt Thomas!!

Chey Ataria is one of the most accomplished professional skateboarders Aotearoa has produced. As a founder of Aotearoa Board Company (ABC) and Def street brands, get a peak into what Chey is doing for the upcoming generation of local skaters. From the Hawke’s Bay to collaborating with Ghostface and Raekwon, see what it takes to grind for real. 360 kickflip into todays episode of Fear, Guilt, and A...

Las Tetas are Charlotte Gallichan-Stewart (Horror In Clay), Kristal G (Heart Attack Alley) and Lucy Emanuel (The Glass Picture) The trio began playing together in 2006, and four years later formed Las Tetas. Following a big hiatus, their mythical ‘lost’ self titled LP was released on 9th November 2024, and itwell worth the wait! This is our first episode with a group of guests, and it was an absol...

Sam Harmony is a DJ, promoter, record collector, and a raconteur. As a co-founder of Tāmaki-based collective Friendly Potential he has helped sport the growth of the local dance music scene. He has been described as “a DJ who leans towards the gently euphoric.” Let’s learn where that euphoric bent comes from! Settle in for another warm cup of podcast magic with this weeks episode of FGA!