Episode Playlist
Episode 217 - Soloistic Fusion( 0:26:51)
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Andrew and Amanda discuss a workshop with Colin Clark on preparing for brass solo performances, drawing on Andrew’s experience as a tuba player and Amanda’s perspective as a musician and listener. They reflect on choosing repertoire that showcases a player’s strengths, building breath control and confidence, shaping dynamics and musicality, and understanding what adjudicators may be listening for in competitions. The conversation also explores Colin’s work with a newer conductor, including practical insights about baton technique, clear cues, tempo, and the small gestures that help players follow a conductor more easily.
Produced by Manawatū People’s Radio with the support of NZ On Air.
Published: 7/07/2026 3:30:00 p.m.
Episode 216 - NZSFusion( 0:24:8)
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Andrew and Amanda talk about their recent trip to see the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra perform in Palmerston North. From the thrill of hearing Romeo and Juliet live to the disappointment of discovering principal tuba player Andrew Jarvis was not there, they unpack the concert with their usual mix of humour, musical insight, and brass-player bias. Along the way, they discuss conductor Benjamin Northey’s expressive style, the difference between orchestra and brass band playing, concert etiquette, string-section politics, trumpet-player egos, and why the brass section will always matter.
Produced by Manawatū People’s Radio with the support of NZ On Air.
Published: 30/06/2026 3:30:00 p.m.
Episode 215 - First Semester of Fusion( 0:26:37)
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Hosts Andrew and Amanda Zambazos talk about the ups and downs of Andrew's first complete semester at Massey University.
Produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the support of New Zealand On Air.
Published: 23/06/2026 3:30:00 p.m.
Episode 214 - Project Hail Fusion( 0:26:17)
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Hosts Andrew and Amanda Zambazos talk about and review the amazing new movie Project Hail Mary.
Produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the support of New Zealand On Air.
Published: 5/05/2026 3:30:00 p.m.
Episode 213 - National Champs of Fusion( 0:26:31)
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Hosts Andrew and Amanda Zambazos talk about their recent first time experience at the National Brass Band Championships of New Zealand in Wellington.
Produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the support of New Zealand On Air.
Published: 28/04/2026 3:30:00 p.m.
Episode 212 - Where the Light Fusions( 0:24:54)
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Hosts Andrew and Amanda Zambazos talk about both about Gumboots Brass, and Brass Band Nationals 2026 lead up.
Produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the support of New Zealand On Air.
Published: 21/04/2026 3:30:00 p.m.
Episode 211 - New Horizons( 0:24:37)
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Hosts Andrew and Amanda Zambazos talk about Andrew's first couple weeks of University.
Produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the support of New Zealand On Air.
Published: 14/04/2026 3:30:00 p.m.
Episode 210 - Fusion Lung( 0:27:12)
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An intergenerational conversation about history and pop culture between Andrew Zambazos and his mother Amanda, produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the support of New Zealand On Air.
Published: 7/04/2026 3:30:00 p.m.
Episode 209 - Homeless Fusion( 0:24:5)
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Hosts Andrew and Amanda Zambazos talk about the stressful life of having to find a studio apartment in Wellington City.
Produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the support of New Zealand On Air.
Published: 31/03/2026 3:30:00 p.m.
Episode 208 - Minecrafting And Fusioning( 0:27:28)
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Hosts Andrew and Amanda Zambazos talk about the sick new gaming setup Andrew set up for Amanda, just so she could play minecraft.
Produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the support of New Zealand On Air.
Published: 24/03/2026 3:30:00 p.m.
Generation Fusion Episode 207 - FriendlyFusion( 0:26:52)
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Hosts Andrew and Amanda Zambazos talk about the controversial YouTuber and Political Journalist Friendlyjordies.
Produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the support of New Zealand On Air.
Published: 17/03/2026 4:00:00 p.m.
Episode 205 - Generation Workshop( 0:26:1)
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Hosts Andrew and Amanda Zambazos talk about Andrew's trip to Weta Workshop and the overabundance of Lord of the Rings stuff.
Produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the support of New Zealand On Air.
Published: 3/03/2026 3:30:00 p.m.
Episode 204 - Leaky Fusion( 0:26:51)
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Hosts Andrew and Amanda Zambazos talk about the trials and tribulations of plumbing problems.
Published: 24/02/2026 3:30:00 p.m.
Generation Fusion Episode 198 - 13thFusion( 0:27:42)
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An intergenerational conversation about history and pop culture between Andrew Zambazos and his mother Amanda, produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the support of New Zealand On Air.
Published: 13/01/2026 3:30:00 p.m.