Go Ahead Caller: Recent Episodes
RNZ
Winston gives John Campbell the run around while Shane Jones lets his tongue off the leash and Steve Hanson makes a big announcement. By Steve Braunias and Paul Casserly Studio Engineer Rangi Powick Voices - Cohen Holloway, Toni Potter, Graeme Hill
Ken rails against careless labelling of others. Annabelle calls in with her considered views on that and more By Paul Casserly and Lee Baker Voices - Paul Casserly, Toni Potter, Graeme Hill Studio engineer - Rangi Powick
Ken draws a proverbial line in the sand, starting just right of centre and taking it out further to the right. By Steve Braunias and Paul Casserly Voices - Paul Casserly and Toni Potter Studio engineer - Rangi Powick
Ken declares his talkback show a free speech zone - Alistair takes up the offer. Grubby Soper reports on the gun buy-back. By Paul Casserly, Lee Baker, Jodie Molloy and Michael Sheils Voices - Paul Casserly, Toni Potter Engineer - Rangi Powick
A high profile sporting coach has been drafted in to help a team in a very different code By Steve Braunias Voices - Toni Potter, Graeme Hill Studio Engineer - Rangi Powick
It's 2029, and a meeting of three unlikely buddies who have been detained at her majesty's pleasure By Paul Casserly Voices - Cohen Holloway and Toni Potter Studio Engineer - Rangi Powick
Annabelle is doing good in her own special way. Steve Hansen multi-tasks - fielding an overseas call from an inspired player whist cooking up a treat By Jodi Molloy and Paul Casserly Voices - Toni Potter, Graeme Hill, Cohen Holloway, Paul Casserly Studio Engineer - Rangi Powick
Ken returns after taking a significant break to recover from what we are told was, 'a mild heart attack brought on by the constant burden of speaking out for ordinary New Zealanders'. Right. So what about the home detention? By Paul Casserly and Jodi Molloy Voices - Paul Casserly and Toni Potter Studio engineer - Rangi Powick
Coming soon -- the most anticipated animated movie event of the summer! And Ken delivers his heart-felt Xmas message. By Paul Casserly Voices -- Cohen Holloway, Paul Casserly Studio engineer - Rangi Powick Commissioning Editor for RNZ - Adam Macaulay
A special mini-episode - quick fun for the quick witted. Ken does gender reassignment and a well-known right wing pundit hits the cycleway in Auckland. By Paul Casserly, Karyn Hay and Michael Sheils Voices -- Toni Potter and Paul Casserly Studio engineer -- Rangi Powick
Ken defends the sanctity of Santa's ... santa-ness. Annabelle weighs in with her support - and more. by Paul Casserly and Lee Baker Voices - Paul Casserly and Toni Potter Studio engineer -- Rangi Powick
Simon Bridges takes a call from Paula about the Nat's Christmas party and Steve Hansen looks at a new coaching opportunity. By Paul Casserly and Michael Sheils Voices - Thomas Sainsbury, Toni Potter, Graeme Hill, Paul Casserly Studio Engineer - Rangi Powick
Info packed answerphone message from the Hawera Mt View Lions Club and Ken's progressive views on cycleways.
Shane Jones wakes in fright to Winston asking a favour. Ken versus the language police. By Paul Casserly Voices - Cohen Holloway, Toi Iti, Paul Casserly Studio engineer - Rangi Powick
Ken talks numbers of cops and Annabelle rings in with her take on tasers. By Paul Casserly Voices - Toni Potter, Paul Casserly Studio engineer - Rangi Powick
Clark Gayford has a helpful upgrade and Ken gets into plastic bags. By Paul Casserly and Lee Baker Voices - Toni Potter, Paul Casserly Studio engineer - Rangi Powick
John Campbell is looking forward to his new job and Ken does his bit for Free Speech. By Paul Casserly and Lee Baker Voices - Cohen Holloway, Toni Potter, Paul Casserly Studio engineer - Rangi Powick
M bovis reaches The Beehive. Ken apologises on air for his misinterpretation of some signage. By Paul Casserly, Lee Baker and Mike Sheils Voices - Toni Potter, Paul Casserly, Cohen Holloway, Graeme Hill Engineered by Rangi Powick
Duncan gets over-excited, Trump pulls out and something wicked this way comes. By Lee Baker, Mike Sheils and Paul Casserly Voices - Toni Potter and Paul Casserly Studio engineer - Rangi Powick.
Acting PM in waiting seeks help from Helen. Ken scrapes the bottom with the dunny-roll talkback chestnut. By Paul Casserly and Mike Sheils Voices - Anika Moa, Cohen Holloway, Toni Potter, Paul Casserly Studio engineering - Rangi Powick
Euthanasia, appropriation of the rainbow and help in combatting rumour-mongering. By Paul Casserly Voices - Cohen Holloway, Toni Potter, Graeme Hill, Paul Casserly Studio engineer - Rangi Powick
Ken speaks out in support of the prominent rugby player who is deeply concerned about saving particular kinds of people from eternal damnation. By Paul Casserly Voices - Toni Potter and Paul Casserly Studio engineering - Rangi Powick
Bumper 50th episode! John makes good use of the RNZ workplace-bullying hotline, Annabelle calls in with her take on older white men and Shane Jones is to release a series of audio books for kids. By Paul Casserly and Jodie Molloy Voices - Cohen Holloway,Toni Potter, Paul Casserly Studio Engineer - Rangi Powick
Ken is off his diet and worried about change. Winston is worried about the real source of some important products By Paul Casserly and Jodie Molloy Voices Mahoney Harris, Cohen Holloway, Paul Casserly Engineering Rangi Powick
Helen leaves a supportive message for Jacinda and caller, Annabelle, eventually expresses her concern about the suitability of Ken's talkback topic for the day. By Paul Casserly and Jodie Molloy Voices - Anika Moa, Toni Potter, Paul Casserly Engineered by Rangi Powick
Bob follows Ken's example in apologising and Steve Hanson is unapologetic about a possible career change. By Paul Casserly Voices - Toni Potter, Graeme Hill, Paul Casserly Studio engineer - Rangi Powick
Ken's change of diet over the summer holiday seems to have made him a little more moderate and accepting. Or has it? Written by Paul Casserly Voices - Toni Potter and Paul Casserly Studio engineer - Rangi Powick
John feels the need to unburden himself after his move to radio, and Ken wants Christmas to be real. Written by Paul Casserly and Michael Sheils Voices - Cohen Holloway, Toni Potter, Graeme Hill, Paul Casserly Engineered by Rangi Powick
Sage advice from Helen and fun ways to celebrate white supremacy. Written by Lee Baker Produced by Paul Casserly Voices - Darlene Mohekey and Paul Casserly Engineered by Rangi Powick
Over-active support for Te reo Maori language spells disaster in a Grey Lynne pub quiz and Winston wins Mastermind. Written by Paul Casserly Voices - Toi Iti, Toni Potter, Cohen Holloway, Paul Casserly Engineered by Rangi Powick
Ken equates our majority government with those in some other countries where socialism failed. Some well-informed 'new' New Zealanders call in with advice. Written By Paul Casserly Voices - Cohen Holloway, Toni Potter, Paul Casserly Engineer - Rangi Powick
Ken is more than a little concerned about what he thinks is the fragility of the new coalition government. Voices - Darlene Mohekey, Graeme Hill and Paul Casserly Engineer - Rangi Powick
Ken encourages people to think before voting and Winston is in the studio making a political advert. Voices - Cohen Holloway, Rangi Powick, Paul Casserly Studio engineer - Rangi Powick
Maori Language Week, Maori seats and help for proactive parents with troublesome kids. Voices - Toi Iti, Darlene Mohekey, Graeme Hill, Tarun Mohanbhai, Paul Casserly Studio engineer - Rangi Powick
More advice from Helen, Ken assesses Steven Joyce's black hole and Peter Dunne admits to a degree of flexibility. Voices - Darlene Mohekey, Oliver Driver, Paul Casserly Studio engineer - Rangi Powick
Keeping it real, and John Campbell's worst nightmare. Written by Paul Casserly Voices - Darlene Mohekey, Cohen Holloway, Toi Iti, Rangi Powick, Paul Casserly Engineer - Rangi Powick
Ken defends himself against accusations of political bias and takes on a tree-hugging caller. Voices - Toni Potter, Toi Iti, Paul Casserly. Engineer - Rangi Powick
Ken jumps onto the righteous-indignation, 'how-dare-she' bandwagon and Winston is interrupted by a helpful call from overseas. Voices - Paul Casserly, Cohen Holloway Engineer - Rangi Powick.
Ken tackles the Kim Jong Un problem and the Alistaire-'phoning-in problem. The Mad Butcher's cousin 'hocks' his services.
Secret tapes from Todd Barclay's office, Colin Craig in a very personal lawsuit, and Winston advocates slapping for the good of the nation. Voices - Toni Potter, Cohen Holloway, Toi Iti, Paul Casserly Engineered for RNZ by Rangi Powick
No smoking in the armed forces - really? And is the taxpayers' union a real force or just a lot of hot air? Voices by Toni Potter and Paul Casserly Studio engineering Rangi Powick (RNZ)
Unisex bathrooms and gender neutral tuckshops - the road to destruction for the family. And Winston is on the news with his thoughts about misleading 'baby on board' signs. Voices - Toni Potter, Cohen Holloway, Paul Casserly Engineered by Rangi Powick for RNZ .
Ken has been back to the farmers' market and found a flyer that sets him off. Bob Jones 'phones the Psychic Tui for advice, then takes his own. Voices by Charlotte Ryan, Graeme Hill, Paul Casserly RNZ studio engineer - Rangi Powick
The problem of revenge porn is occupying Ken's mind - he has some suggestions. Alistaire rings in with a little too much personal information on the subject. Voices by Paul Casserly, Toi Iti, Toni Potter.
Ken says it's time to get the state out of state housing and Annabelle rings in from Christchurch to kill time while she waits for the dog washer. Voices by Toi Iti, Paul Casserly, Toni Potter
Ken puts us straight about 'millennials' and Steve Hansen does his bit to enhance the All Blacks' image. Voices by Graeme Hill, Noelle McCarthy, Toi Iti, Paul Casserly
Ken hits back over a lack of diversity complaint and gets a call from a well bred Christchurch lady who has a bone to pick. Voices by Paul Casserly, Toi Iti, Toni Potter
Going nuclear. Ken talks up the idea and Gareth Morgan explodes. Features Paul Casserly
Ken makes a stand on casual racism and an innovative station sponsor lends a hand with the launch of a special juice product. Features Paul Casserly, Graeme Hill, Mahoney Harris, Toi Iti Engineered by Rangi Powick (RNZ)
Ken endorses a new cleaning product from a major station sponsor and the search continues for John Key's legacy. Features Paul Casserly, Lee Baker, Toi Iti Engineer: Rangi Powick .
Ken is not too chuffed about the claim that talkback is dying and that non-commercial media stations like RNZ are claiming to be gaining ground and audiences. Features Lee Baker,Paul Casserly and Cohen Holloway Engineered by Rangi Powick
Ken has something to say about our drift towards atheism and Winston calls on the hotline to ask advice of a past prime minister. Features Paul Casserly and Cohen Holloway
Ken knows what we should like in modern art. Alistaire calls in with support and Helen seeks help from the Tui. Features Paul Casserly as Ken Oath with Anika Moa and Charlotte Ryan.
Ken Fends off a couple of callers. Then the news features a de-catting initiative and Steve Hansen defending his player's off- field, in-convenience pursuits.
Ken has an opinion about the right to die issue but has to field a call from Alistaire who has an opinion on a foot-care product and its tendency to turn his feet into some sort of meat product. Features Bill Kerton, Mahoney Harris, Graeme Hill, Paul Casserly Studio engineer Rangi Powick
Ken Oath on the real problem with P and how it affects real people. Winston accidentally calls the emergency number but manages to turn his mistake into a soapbox. Features Cohen Holloway and Paul Casserly
Bishop Brian, Colin Craig's poetry and getting the best honey. Produced by Paul Casserly for RNZ Features Lee Baker, Paul Casserly, Graeme Hill
Ken considers himself a bit of pundit where election results are concerned. Regular caller Alistaire has something to say about that.
Ken Oath rails at political correctness and Ringo Starr calls the Psychic Tui for reassurance. Features Toi Iti, Charlotte Ryan, Graeme Hill and Paul Casserly
John Key answers a 'phone survey about the state of the nation and Kevin Rudd, former Australian PM, tries to spoil Helen's UN party.
A hack of Helen's answerphone reveals a surprising ally in her quest for the top job at the United Nations and Gareth Morgan tangles with the cats. Features Anika Moa, Graeme Hill, Victoria Kelly, Tony Stamp, and Paul Casserly
We visit the office of the Race Relations Commission and Ken fields a call about the problems brought by the original 'boat people'. Features Victoria Kelly, Ally Xue, Charlotte Ryan and Paul Casserly
A very high-profile world leader calls in to try to retrieve some money from his NZ-based account. The Psychic Tui provides some much needed advice to a caller.
Helen, our own highly ranked powerful woman changes the message on her answer machine. Steve leaves Helen a message. Gareth meets the cats head-on.
John Campbell takes a call at home from a man in Nigeria acting on behalf of the estate of John's long lost uncle. Features Cohen Holloway and Paul Casserly
Ken talks about bees, Alistaire calls in, and there are challenges in the studio recording a commercial starring the client. Features Paul Casserly and Tony Stamp.
Ken Oath compares apples with Alistaire, John Key orders a pizza and David Lange calls the psychic tui from purgatory.
Ken Oath interviews the first of the new generation of high efficiency robotic newsreaders - Newsbots- that are set to take over our airwaves. But it all ends in a bloody mess.
Mr Talkback, Ken Oath with breaking news and a police interview about something that has been stolen from Whanganui, and John Key leaves a message on Steve Hansen's answerphone.
Talkback king, Ken Oath, waits in the wings as we hear his station's promo for the ground-breaking Psychic Tui segment, and we put in a call to Helen - who is not home.