The Fluffy Slipper Lounge: Recent Episodes
Lyndal and Darren Ludlow
Lyndal and Darren Ludlow take a weekly dive into a space of comfort and quirk. Enjoy an eclectic blend of music, the informative, the strangely odd and the joys of life often overlooked.
What's the significance of this number? Find out in this episode of The Fluffy Slipper Lounge - plus enjoy new music, classics and banter and quirk to make you smirk.
What have the Swiss ever done for us? The Fluffy crew have the answers. A reflection on Glasgow and Japan, plus all the quirk and great music to sustain you through the weekend.
What does wine and cheese have to do with The Fluffy Slipper Lounge? What's the new Southland song being played? Who's been behaving poorly? Great sounds and chat to make you chortle in this week's episode.
It's Mandela Day, a significant Kiwi is recognised from Fluffy's origins, FIFA is set to wrap and Invercargill is Rally-ready! Enjoy great music and fun banter with The Fluffy Slipper Lounge on Radio Southland.
Things get romantic - or do they - in this Valentine's episode of The Fluffy Slipper Lounge; plus stick around to the end as Lyndal discovers a hilarious meme...
In The Fluffy Slipper Lounge this week - Waitangi celebrations, including Waitangi Esk Fest here; a Japanese visit; petrol-head heaven; and the Super Fluffy gets a soaking!
Lyndal and Darren Ludlow take a weekly dive into a space of comfort and quirk. Enjoy an eclectic blend of music, the informative, the strangely odd and the joys of life often overlooked.
Lyndal and Darren Ludlow take a weekly dive into a space of comfort and quirk. Enjoy an eclectic blend of music, the informative, the strangely odd and the joys of life often overlooked.
Lyndal and Darren Ludlow take a weekly dive into a space of comfort and quirk. Enjoy an eclectic blend of music, the informative, the strangely odd and the joys of life often overlooked.
The Fluffy Slipper Lounge are travelling, but got in early to prepare music and chat which included the art of cocktails, birthdays and the obscure or interesting locally and internationally
This episode of the Fluffy Slipper Lounge talks about how 45 became the new 47 - but follow that with something to make you smile; there's classic Quincy Jones and a musical taste of Asia that might make you 'what the...'
In this episode of The Fluffy Slipper Lounge the crew reflect back over Labour Weekend, Dunedin dining experiences & Halloween plus look ahead to fireworks.
There's a great upbeat playlist for the long Labour Weekend break in this episode of The Fluffy Slipper Lounge, along with a wrap of local events and quick look at the big sport! Enjoy...
This Fluffy Slipper Lounge episode contains nuts - plus a lot of awards; why are there so many metal horses in town; and the usual unusual mix of music to ensure your weekend has the right balance of goodness
In The Fluffy Slipper Lounge this weekend parents celebrate the end of the school holidays; l Darren celebrated Bathurst; and nature drops some hints...
This episode of The Fluffy Slipper Lounge doesn't contain nuts or added sugar, but does have some great banter along with music from the Chairman of the Board, a star who passed, and new music from a great group from the 80s
There's a lot of travel talk in this installment of The Fluffy Slipper Lounge; a reminder about your clocks; plus a great mix of bangers and new music to enjoy
In this Fluffy Slipper Lounge TNN discuss Te Wiki o Te Reo Maori; teeth and police dramas; hearings; and count down to the Bledisloe
In the Fluffy Slipper Lounge this week - the aftermath of Rocking With The Stars, and what's next for the crew; an 80th birthday celebration; and Grace at breakfast.
It's "D-Day" (Dancing Day for Lyndal - Rocking with the Stars; there's a fresh cover from Sam Cullen with his band; an update on the Grace Street Project and chat about car enthusiasts
It’s a chat-packed Fluffy Slipper Lounge this episode with cocktails, birthdays, bangers, trans superheroes, arts and dancing – plus the #1 single in NZ this week!
In The Fluffy Slipper Lounge this week there’s a birthday; the crew are flat out and all over the pace (in so many ways) – plus new music from Hoodaki
Times are busy in the Fluffy Slipper Lounge – but more comfortable to listen to than an Aussie breakdancer is to watch! Speaking of the Olympics, they wrap that up; spend a night at the movies (musically) and celebrate a great start to the season for a local sports team.
Who’s been Snooping around at the Olympics? Which Southland band has a new single and EP out? And what do Saturday nights involve for the Fluffy crew?
This week in The Fluffy Slipper Lounge there’s a Chills tribute following the sad passing of Martin Phillipps, plus The Olympics: opening ceremony controversy and the successes of our athletes.
Lyndal and Darren Ludlow take a weekly dive into a space of comfort and quirk. Enjoy an eclectic blend of music, the informative, the strangely odd and the joys of life often overlooked.
There’s a lot of “T” in this episode – Trump, Tenacious D, and Talent Quests. There’s some Terrific music too, so settle in for T-time with The Fluffy Slipper Lounge.
It’s another fun-filled Fluffy Slipper Lounge as Lyndal and Darren coffee their way around Japan; look back at the Southland Music Awards; play new Hoodaki plus The Wiggles and Nickelback like you’ve never heard them (probably)
Fresh from the Fluffy Kitchen (next to the Fluffy Slipper Lounge) Lyndal and Darren return with tales of adventure from the land of the rising sun, plus the glowing skies of the south, and musical offerings to match their musings
The Fluffy crew are back from Japan...but are now on Stewart Island – so here’s the final ‘a little something we prepared earlier’ episode. The playlist is made up of tracks selected by ‘Ludlow The Youngest” (their son Hugo).
TNN are on holiday – but here’s another little something they prepared earlier: a selection of tracks selected by their son Wilson (aka ‘Ludlow The Younger’). Here’s his episode of The Fluffy Slipper Lounge
TNN are on holiday, but here’s a little something they prepared earlier! The Fluffy Slipper Lounge this edition features a collection of interesting cover songs – with one exception. They had fun putting it together and hope you have fun listening.
Lyndal and Darren Ludlow take a weekly dive into a space of comfort and quirk. Enjoy an eclectic blend of music, the informative, the strangely odd and the joys of life often overlooked.
Lyndal and Darren Ludlow take a weekly dive into a space of comfort and quirk. Enjoy an eclectic blend of music, the informative, the strangely odd and the joys of life often overlooked.
Lyndal and Darren Ludlow take a weekly dive into a space of comfort and quirk. Enjoy an eclectic blend of music, the informative, the strangely odd and the joys of life often overlooked.
This is the 200th episode of The Fluffy Slipper Lounge, and along with the usual banter TNN also pick some of their favourite tracks played during previous episodes!
In this edition of The Fluffy Slipper Lounge we get set for Mother’s Day, check out some binge-watching suggestions, and continue to mark NZ Music Month – it’s cold, so put on your fluffiest slippers!
Happy Fluffy Star Wars Day – the Fluffy crew use The Force to bring you an interesting mix, from church to lunches, dentists to ducks, and artificial intelligence attacks Simon & Garfunkel
In “The Lounge” this episode our dynamic duo take a Fluffy look back at ANZAC, Church, Record Store Day and enjoy the usual musical potpourri
In this edition of The Fluffy Slipper Lounge – it’s the school holidays; there’s new music from Sam Cullen; and is there something in the closet?
This week the world gets wibbly-wobbly with an eclipse and removal of daylight saving; there’s “new” music from Prince, some controversy in the world of country and the usual banter features (will they get the giggles this week?)
In this episode some Polynesian heavy metal, a look back at Easter, what’s Darren doing on breakfast TV and what do you need to remember this weekend...
In this Easter edition of The Fluffy Slipper Lounge – some seasonal chat; what we were doing four years ago; and some irreverence
In this edition of The Fluffy Slipper Lounge - are we ready for the Rugby World Cup? Do you remember 'theatre sports'? Plus an 80s track connected to an iconic Kiwi kid's television show
The Fluffy Slipper Lounge prepare for Father’s Day with some great music (that might generate flashbacks), tales from Dunedin and Rakiura, and there’s so much sport to share...
From the FIFA Cup Final to controversy in rugby; from 21st birthdays to musical controversy, plus new music from Hoodaki – it’s The Fluffy Slipper Lounge with Lyndal & Darren Ludlow
FIFA, rizzing, COVID regs and a kiwi rock cover of a Canadian classic are on the Fluffy menu this week – along with new local music, sports goss and hip hop vs hip replacement
In The Fluffy Slipper Lounge this week – the weirdest things our crew experienced in Japan, FIFA Women’s World Cup; a bar visit and cultural happenings.
The Fluffy crew are back from Japan with tales to tell. There’s also new local music from Hoodaki, lots of sports to catch up on, plus they’ve had a preview of Gore Musical Theatre’s production of The Addams Family musical.
The Fluffy Slipper Lounge crew are still on holiday, so here’s another little something they prepared earlier: a collection of songs all in foreign languages. If you enjoyed the last episode, you’ll love this one as well...
The Fluffy Slipper Lounge crew are on holiday, so here’s a little something they prepared earlier: a collection of songs all in foreign languages. Have a listen and see how many you recognise...
This week in The Fluffy Slipper Lounge Lyndal and Darren reveal their off-shore adventures about to start; they mark Matariki, talk sport, and there’s a Muppet clip you won’t believe
In this edition of The Fluffy Slipper Lounge the crew gear up for Matariki, Lyndal goes Island hopping, Darren finds another Kiss mash-up and who should be the next James Bond?
This week in The Fluffy Slipper Lounge Lyndal has been singing – but to what and why? Lots of sports to talk about, a musical mash-up of two 70s hits and some Michael Jackson history for you.
What is ‘Dark Fluff’? Find out as the FSL crew premiere a new Southland track. They talk subs, solstice and sport – plus check out what they’ve been watching lately.
It’s a special Fluffy Slipper Lounge this edition – with cake! Darren & Lyndal share exciting concert news – plus there’s a new track from Hoodaki
Who’d have expected a Sex Pistols double-play in the Fluffy Slipper Lounge – and how do you follow it? It’s an interesting mix followed by the usual fluffy quirk in this post-King’s Birthday episode
It’s our first ever King’s Birthday weekend, and the Fluffy Slipper Lounge share their discoveries on a tour of 100 bridges, explain the Grace Street Project, finally catch John Wick 4 – and who is the last person you’d expect to be a winemaker? Listen for the Fluffy answer.
In The Fluffy Slipper Lounge this week Lyndal & Darren step on Lego, explain 100 bridges, play two new songs and mark another music legend who we lost in the last week
This week’s Fluffy Slipper Lounge is the final in the NZ Music Month series – something old, something new, and some great bangers too. There’s an exciting news arts exhibition Lyndal shares; some sad news; plus the weekly sports wrap and preview
In this Mother’s Day edition of The Fluffy Slipper Lounge Lyndal and Darren keep it kiwi for NZ Music Month, look back at Coronation events and sports happenings, plus feature a classic from an iconic NZ movie
This edition of The Fluffy Slipper Lounge acknowledges the Coronation this weekend, plus the opening of the Duck Hunting Season; there’s a look back at lunch last weekend and a great movie song flashback
Lyndal & Darren reflect on ANZAQC Day for this special edition of The Fluffy Slipper Lounge with music from both sides of the Tasman. There’s an update on events last weekend, this weekend and further ahead and Lyndal’s assessment of the Highlander’s woes
In this edition of The Fluffy Slipper Lounge Lyndal explains why she’s all over the place this week; there’s chat about some great dining options; a great new track from Troy Kingi, music from Monty plus a rock cover of a Wham! classic
This week: a song banned in some US schools; first world parking problems; Easter viewing and another sad loss in the music business...
This week’s edition of The Fluffy Slipper Lounge includes some Easter chat (as you’d expect), the oven door saga, some sports, a movie track you won’[t have heard PLUS new music from Southlanders The Mitchell Twins
This week our Fluffsters share their ToyotaFest adventures, talk theatre and April Fools plus feature some great music – including this week’s movie track
Listen to this edition of The Fluffy Slipper Lounge, follow the simple instructions, and you and a friend could join Lyndal & Darren for the opening night of Repertory Invercargill’s production “Blackadder, Butler to the Prince” this coming Wednesday. Place laugh or ponder with the banter and enjoy the great music, which includes an Aussie giggle from the 70s.
In this edition of The Fluffy Slipper Lounge, some rockers go acoustic but who do they end up sounding like? There’s new music from Southland group Hoodaki; Darren shares his Wellington dramas and Lyndal talks rugby and basketball, while the crew also cover off a Supercars scandal. This week’s movie theme has a real bite to it too!
In this edition of The Fluffy Slipper Lounge Lyndal and Darren recognise some significant women for International Women’s Day; reflect on some local events; Harry Styles and sporting contraversy
In this edition of The Fluffy Slipper Lounge, what’s cooking (or not) in the Fluffy kitchen? A song for Cyclone Gabrielle features, plus Lyndal and Darren talk sports, arts and streaming choices.
The ravages of cyclone Gabrielle and insurance claims come up for discussion in this edition of The Fluffy Slipper Lounge. They also feature a new local track, their first K-pop song, and talk a little art
This weekend’s Fluffy Slipper Lounge is themed ‘Burt ‘til you hurt!’ Lyndal and Darren reflect back on the 16th Burt Munro Challenge held here last week, and celebrate the musical brilliance of Burt Bacharach – who passed away last week. Plus, there’s a Burt influence in the movie music selection this week too.#TheFluffySlipperLounge #RadioSouthland #BurtMunroChallenge2023
It’s Burt Munro weekend so Lyndal & Darren get on their (metaphoric) bikes to share some tales; plus what song has knocked up over 1 billion streams...and what is the first movie theme they’re featuring in the Home Theatre section of The Fluffy Slipper Lounge?
The Fluffy Slipper Lounge is back with a wrap of what’s happened in the summer break; their final TV theme; Waitangi weekend and the important issues like hot chips and hot dogs.
Lyndal and Darren Ludlow take a weekly dive into a space of comfort and quirk. Enjoy an eclectic blend of music, the informative, the strangely odd and the joys of life often overlooked.
Lyndal and Darren Ludlow take a weekly dive into a space of comfort and quirk. Enjoy an eclectic blend of music, the informative, the strangely odd and the joys of life often overlooked.
Lyndal and Darren Ludlow take a weekly dive into a space of comfort and quirk. Enjoy an eclectic blend of music, the informative, the strangely odd and the joys of life often overlooked.
Lyndal and Darren Ludlow take a weekly dive into a space of comfort and quirk. Enjoy an eclectic blend of music, the informative, the strangely odd and the joys of life often overlooked.
Lyndal and Darren Ludlow take a weekly dive into a space of comfort and quirk. Enjoy an eclectic blend of music, the informative, the strangely odd and the joys of life often overlooked.
It’s Christmas Day, so spend some time in The Fluffy Slipper Lounge where you can hear festive tunes from Japan, Star Wars, T-Rex and the Pogues (uncensored - coz we’re like that) - Ho Ho Ho! Oh, and some festive chat too
Merry Christmas from The Fluffy Slipper Lounge! Lyndal and Darren have a Christmas Eve offering of some of the best TV themes they’ve featured in the show over the past year – see how many you know the lyrics to!
In this week’s Fluffy Slipper Lounge the countdown to Christmas continues – does it change as the kids grow? What about all that food? They talk sport with the football world cup nearing its conclusion and have an announcement about Spark Sport.
This edition of The Fluffy Slipper Lounge includes the countdown to Christmas, a good discussion about street art, another musician has passed on and there are two classics from the TV corner
It’s December, so the Christmas decorations are officially going up in The Fluffy Slipper Lounge! Lyndal and Darren acknowledge some singers no longer with us, street art, and brace for another couple of great old TV themes.
In this edition of The Fluffy Slipper Lounge – what is Black Friday about when it’s not on the 13th? Plus how can you win a copy of The Life magazine? All this and more as Lyndal and Darren invite you to lounge with them once again.
It's Diabetes Action Month and Lyndal updates us on some local award winners; Darren has the goss on the contents of the latest The Life magazine; plus the TNN duo cover off a trip to Nelson, a full nest, Wedgewood and a night at the ballet...
It’s Lyndal’s birthday, so she’s picked (most) of the playlist for this edition of The Fluffy Slipper Lounge. She and Darren talk about World Kindness Day, some interesting sports, trips to Parliament and an exhibition Lyndal has a specific interest in.
The November 5th edition of The Fluffy Slipper Lounge naturally includes discussion (and music) relating to fireworks; Lyndal and Darren also chat about the Tour of Southland, Diabetes Awareness Month and some surprising sports action over the past week
This week’s Fluffy Slipper Lounge features a musical surprise, a track from a TV commercial and one inspired by a TV show – which also comes in for some discussion. Lyndal and Darren also tackle the NZRFU, some thieves, Halloween and Christmas countdown.
Never mind the bollocks – it’s the Sex Pistols! Yes...guess who Darren and Lyndal play in this special Labour Weekend edition of The Fluffy Slipper Lounge. Also – Willie, a vibrating cock, a new streaming platform and sports all feature in the discussions.
In The Fluffy Slipper Lounge this week...more dining out, live theatre, election results, motorsports and the first Christmas song of the season
Lyndal and Darren Ludlow take a weekly dive into a space of comfort and quirk. Enjoy an eclectic blend of music, the informative, the strangely odd and the joys of life often overlooked.
This week in The Fluffy Slipper Lounge Lyndal & Darren celebrate rugby wins and dedicated fans; talk and play Postmodern Jukebox and the Red Hot Chilli Peppers pay tribute to Eddie Van Halen.
The Queen’s funeral, an extra day-off, and long-weekend activities feature in the discussion by Lyndal and Darren in this edition of The Fluffy Slipper Lounge – and don’t forget to put your clocks forward before bed on Saturday!
This week Lyndal & Darren chat about Te Wiki o te Reo Māori, The Queen and the new King, COVID, rugby, car racing and Rocking with the Stars – plus check out the selected TV themes!d.
Lyndal and Darren Ludlow take a weekly dive into a space of comfort and quirk. Enjoy an eclectic blend of music, the informative, the strangely odd and the joys of life often overlooked.
Lyndal and Darren Ludlow take a weekly dive into a space of comfort and quirk. Enjoy an eclectic blend of music, the informative, the strangely odd and the joys of life often overlooked.
In The Fluffy Slipper Lounge this week Lyndal and Darren reflect back to the age of 20 – for a reason; chat about some charity fundraising and another theatrical world premiere happening in the south. There’s also a tribute to Kiwi music legend Margaret Urlich, and Lyndal recalls another great song from her childhood.
Lyndal and Darren Ludlow take a weekly dive into a space of comfort and quirk. Enjoy an eclectic blend of music, the informative, the strangely odd and the joys of life often overlooked.
Sporting highs and lows are under the reading lamp in The Fluffy Slipper Lounge this week – from the Commonwealth Games to rugby matches; the Fluffy crew checks out a new restaurant and Darren gets a sneak peak at the new hotel; plus two great singers who passed away feature on the playlist (along with a new offering from Manhattan Transfer).
In The Fluffy Slipper Lounge this episode – Ludlow the Youngest has a ball, they check out the 2023 Gibbston concert line-up, talk sport (including the Commonwealth Games) and tease their dining activity this weekend
After an unexpected week of isolation Lyndal & Darren return with some talk about Covid; local shows; a mall; a café and rugby with the Abs issues
This week in The Fluffy Slipper Lounge Lyndal shares a conspiracy theory, they’re double-boosted, no longer kid-taxis, and talk a little sport. There are also a couple of songs from the not-your-usual-suspects!
Skiing, celebrity selfies, Le Tour, Wimbledon and drag queens all come under discussion in this edition of The Fluffy Slipper Lounge
In this edition of The Fluffy Slipper Lounge Lyndal & Darren reflect back on a stellar (pun intended) Matariki; share what they’re enjoying this weekend; there are a couple of classic TV themes...and spinach!
Lyndal and Darren Ludlow take a weekly dive into a space of comfort and quirk. Enjoy an eclectic blend of music, the informative, the strangely odd and the joys of life often overlooked.
In this edition of The Fluffy Slipper Lounge Lyndal and Darren look back at the glam scene with a focus on Bowie; look ahead to what’s happening with Matariki next weekend; look back at what was in the charts in 1965 and compare to 57 years later; plus check out some banger TV themes from the 70s.
This week in The Fluffy Slipper Lounge Lyndal rolls out an oldie with an interesting backstory; she and Darren look back at Her Majesty’s Diamond Jubilee; play the latest single from Jenny Mitchell; check out what’s been on their Fluffy TV; and share some local events coming up.
In this Long Weekend edition of The Fluffy Slipper Lounge Lyndal and Darren discuss Queens Coming South; look forward to a great Mid-Winter Christmas celebration with South Alive; reflect on Her Majesty’s last Jubilee and what’s in-store for her Platinum Jubilee and Official Birthday this weekend.
This week in The Fluffy Slipper Lounge Lyndal and Darren wrap up NZ Music Month, recap Diabetes NZ’s Fitbit Movemeant Challenge, gather around the Fluffy TV for a couple of classic themes, and get set for winter.
This week in The Fluffy Slipper Lounge Darren reminds Lyndal of an anniversary; Lyndal shares a story about a glittery episode in a nightclub, and then has a crack at rugby rules; Darren shares his Diabetes NZ FitBit MoveMeant Challenge; and there’s chat about what’s been on the Fluffy TV
More great Kiwi music in The Fluffy Slipper Lounge this week as Lyndal & Darren mark NZ Music Month; chat about some local talented girls, and we find out about Darren’s diabetes challenge
In this edition of The Fluffy Slipper Lounge: Mother’s Day, Duck Hunting and it’s NZ Music Month – Lyndal’s featuring great Kiwi women and Darren’s selected local tracks by Arun O’Connor and Termagant
This week in The Fluffy Slipper Lounge Lyndal and Darren jazz it up with covers of tracks by Black Sabbath and Outkast; talk about moving house; and look back at a five-hour lunch last weekend.
This week in The Fluffy Slipper Lounge Lyndal and Darren look ahead to ANZAC Day, look back at their Easter adventure, play a couple of great Aussie tracks and some forgotten TV themes – and then get jazzy with an Outkast cover.
In The Fluffy Slipper Lounge this week - seasonal musicals; Easter and changing traffic lights get some attention; Julian Lennon resurfaces for the Ukraine plus new Southland music from Arun O’Connor. And what’s on the Fluffy TV?
This week in The Fluffy Slipper Lounge Lyndal presents a new track from a Kiwi band that’s set a world record; Darren catches up with Rodger Fox; the discuss a shock resignation; Easter roadies and water.
This week in The Fluffy Slipper Lounge Darren & Lyndal kick off with a track from the late 50s, honour a rock star recently passed, look at a bonus hour of sleep, the Oscars and April Fools.
This week in The Fluffy Slipper Lounge Lyndal and Darren discuss the new COVID settings, Formula 1, fast delivery, some nostalic television and cruisin’ the main drag - which leads into Sam Cullen’s new track from his latest EP ‘Run’
This week in The Fluffy Slipper Lounge: singing telegrams and taken quests; short tempers and COVID; parks and Paralympians; plus a brickbat for the Highlanders.
This week in The Fluffy Slipper Lounge Lyndal & Darren discuss pain, dentists, the break-up of the freedom protests and feature a lost local track from a trio called The Keepers. Check out the feature TV show themes too!
This week Darren & Lyndal play new music from Arun O’Connor, fish out an oldie from Neil Chilton (plus an old jingle of his), discuss the Surf to City, sports talk and the COVID latest. Oh, and check out the two great classic TV themes!
In The Fluffy Slipper Lounge this episode Darren & Lyndal discuss the music of the early 90s and Lyndal forces Darren to make a choice; sport chat includes some reflection on the Winter Olympics and they farewell a Southland sportsperson bound for Europe.
Happy 30th birthday to Radio Southland – The Fluffy Slipper Lounge celebrate that milestone while touching on Valentine’s Day and explaining why it’s not really a thing in the lounge. Waitangi in Dunners, Freedom protests and the Beijing Winter Olympics all come up for discussion too. Oh – and the music. Typically fluffy!
Darren and Lyndal present their Waitangi Weekend show featuring lots of Kiwi music, and chat about the holidays, summer, back to work and school plus the big sports events – the Australian Open and Winter Olympics
This is the final Summer Music Special from The Fluffy Slipper Lounge (next week we resume normal transmission). Darren features a real pick’n’mix musical selection with some of the “different” tracks played through 2021...and more from The Fluffy News Desk with Lyndal.
In the 4th Fluffy Slipper Lounge Summer Music Special Darren features some of their favourite kiwi tracks played last year, while Lyndal has more tidbits from the Fluffy News Desk
In the 3rd Fluffy Slipper Lounge Summer Special Darren plays some of the 80s music they featured last year, while from the Fluffy News Desk Lyndal talks about diabetes in summer...and discusses melons...