RĀROA REVIEWS // AVATAR: THE LAST AIRBENDER

On our biggest episode yet, Luke, Matti, Lyla & Isla talk all things Avatar: The Last Airbender. It’s full spoilers for the entire series (and light spoilers for the sequel Legend of Korra) so only listen if you are up to date!

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 a new recommendation

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 REVIEWS // BANANAGRAMS

Matti, Charlotte, Ben & Genevieve talk about games that are similar to Bananagrams that you should check out.

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 some new recommendations

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 REVIEWS // SCHOOL OF ROCK

This week’s show 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 a new recommendation from us

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 REVIEWS // LAND OF STORIES

The second part of our conversations about the Land of Stories. Give it a listen if you have read the first 2 books to find out what Bradley, Julia & Issy think about them!

This week’s show was hosted by Abi

Recorded and Edited by: Mitchell & Zach

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 a new recommendation

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 REVIEWS // BABYSITTER'S CLUB

Another Pre-lockdown episode, this time Ellie talks with Hazel, Berlin & Elsie in more detail about the books and TV show adaptation of The Babysitter’s Club.

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 a new recommendation

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 REVIEWS // 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 // REVIEWS TRAILER

Each week on the show we bring you new recommendations for things to read, watch, listen to or play. Then after you've had a chance to enjoy that thing, we follow it up with a Review Show where we talk in more spoilerific details about the things we love. Check it out on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or via our website

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 REVIEWS // SIX60

This week’s review show is a little different (and not just because we are in lockdown!). Hazel and her guests; Sofia, Zac & Oscar, all bring their favourite Six60 song and tell about about why they love it. Thanks for listening and stay safe out there!

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 a new recommendation

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 REVIEWS // GRAVITY FALLS

Caleb reviews Gravity Falls with Mateo, Layton and Eva.

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 a new recommendation

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 REVIEWS // 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 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 Ticket to Ride.

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 REVIEWS // HAIKYU

Atahlia, Freddy, Xiao Yu and Odin share their thoughts about the first two seasons of Haikyu!

This week’s show was hosted by Atahlia

Recorded and Edited by: Mason, Jacob 

Our guests were: Freddy, Xiaoyu, Odin 

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 a new recommendation