Afternoons for Friday 16 June 2023

1:15 First-time dads experiencing paternal depression

Paternal depression is often perceived to be solely experienced by women.

But today, the New Zealand Medical Journal today has published a research letter about depression experienced by first-time dads. 

A study by the University of Otago found 5.4 percent of dads experience major depression within the first year of becoming a new dad.

Jesse speaks to Dr Geraldine McLeod from the university's Department of Psychological Medicine.

1:25 Indian food walks held in Auckland

Indian food writer, Perzen Patel, is holding a food walk on Auckland's Sandringham Road, so that people can experience all the delights of Indian cuisine. 

So, if you're a fan of Indian food but always stick to known favourite dishes, this is the walk for you!

Jesse speaks to Perzen about what people can expect. 

1:35 104 year old celebrates birthday with Sugar Loaf Hill walk

Earlier this month, Trevor Page celebrated his 104th birthday by doing what he does almost everyday - walking up Sugar Loaf Hill in Napier.

Jesse speaks to Trevor about his past, present and secrets for living a long life. 

1.50 Freaky Friday 

Each week we ask listeners to send in stories that are chillingly creepy, spookily serendipitous, or just out-of-the-box weird.

Today we have Peter sharing an uncanny coincidence after completing the Tongariro Crossing, Rowan with an unbelievable story from Japan, and Leo about a mystical experience. 

If you have a story you want to share, text 2101 with a short version, or email afternoons@rnz.co.nz

2:10 Film Review

Today, RNZ's Sam Hollis reviews The Flash and Guy Ritchie's The Covenant.

2:20 NZ Live: Pickle Darling 

Time for some live music! Our NZ Live guest today is joining us in the Christchurch Studio. 

Pickle Darling is celebrating the release of their third album Laundromat  today.

The person behind the magic is Ōtautahi musician Lukas Mayo A.K.A Pickle Darling who joins Jesse in the studio with a full band. 

3:08 Gingerbread loaf

Today Juile Biuso has a delicious recipe for the ultimate afternoon tea treat, gingerbread loaf.

Her recipe produces a dark sticky and moist loaf which you'll want to resist eating too soon as it's better after two or three days when then crumb has softened and the outside is super sticky!

You can find out how to make this tasty morsel here.

3:16 Music 101: Charlotte Ryan

Charlotte Ryan, host of Music 101 here on RNZ each Saturday afternoon from 1pm talks about what's happening on the music scene over the weekend, what's coming up on her show tomorrow and because Friday is new music day - she'll pick us a track to play.

3:25 Gardening and outdoor design with Tony Murrell

Landscaper and gardener Tony Murrell speaks to Jesse about how your garden can double as a habitat.

Plus, he gives some tips on what to do with potted plants and where to gather inspiration for winter gardening. 

3:35 Critter of the Week: papatua snakeskin chiton

The papatua snakeskin chiton is a fascinating critter that lives in rock pools all around Aotearoa.

Their stripy, scaly girdle looks like snakeskin and they have a shell made of separate plates they can roll into a ball. 

Under their pretty shell, chitons are basically just a big muscly foot that secretes mucus to help them stick fast to rocks.

3:45 The Panel with  Zoe George and Raj Chakraborti