Fear, Guilt & Agriculture

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!

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 episode of FGA yarning with Captain Cutoff himself, Joe Kaptein… oh, and TUCKKKK INNNNNNNN!

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 on to form The Kiwi Animal (aka Smelly Feet), Hayward now rolls out sonic vibrations under the persona Fats White. Now it’s your time to meet the biggest, the baddest, the lord of the manor, Fats White! TUCK it IN!

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 as seen through the eyes of landscaper, musician, and generally good human being James Sullivan on this weeks episode of FGA. TUCK IN!

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 pure silk and crushed velvet, Bob Gentil, on this weeks episode of FGA!

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 IN!

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, personal and public, old and new, through all the nooks and crannies. Settle in with something warm and enjoy this week’s episode of Fear, Guilt, and Agriculture! 

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 the US. Listen to where this road starts, where it is, and where it goes with this weeks guest Chelsea Jade. Tuck INNNNNN!

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. TUCK IN!

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 out of the box. This week T U C K in with one of the true heroes of Aotearoa’s underground music scene, Jeff Henderson! 

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 Agriculture with legend Chey Ataria!!

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 absolute treat! Open your taringas and get into it, you ARE invited!

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!

Ahead of the release of their their third studio album Arts Colony, and the accompanying 300 page book, Grecco Romank head into the studio to chat the life fantastic with Oscar. Grecco have become a local musical institution, spreading their “decayed opulence” through infectious live shows and brain compressing, hard hitting radio favourites. Damian Golfinopoulos, Bille Fee, and Mikey Sperring discuss their independent trajectories and their coalescence into a shared history. Calling all piss babies! The time has come to let the cup spilleth, so get out the water board, raid the bin, and embrace the rot around you. This week we tuck into the slop with Grecco Romank!