Rock Drive’s Jay and Dunc always hammer home their recommendations for what you must watch, listen and read, so we’ve combined it all into one place for you. Find the latest recommendations - we're making sure you don't miss out!
Must Watch
Wednesday 18th June:
Trainwreck: Mayor of Mayhem
Rob Ford scandalized Canadian politics as the brash yet beloved mayor of Toronto — until an infamous video of him smoking crack sparked his downfall.
Watch it here.
Monday 16th June:
Warfare
A platoon of Navy SEALs embark on a dangerous mission in Ramadi, Iraq, with the chaos and brotherhood of war retold through their memories of the event.
Watch it here.
Thursday 12th June:
Mind Menders with Sonia Grey
In this two-part documentary, Sonia Gray goes on a mind-altering journey to find out if psychedelics could be the answer to New Zealand's on-going mental health and addiction crisis.
Watch it here.
Must Listen
Thursday 12th June:
Short History Of...: The First Emperor of China
In the third century BC, China was a land fractured by war - a patchwork of rival kingdoms struggling for dominance. Out of this chaos rose a single, extraordinary figure who would reshape the course of history: Chin Shrr Hwong, the First Emperor of China.
His achievements were monumental, but his reign was marked by ruthlessness, so how did this teenage king rise to power? What drove him to undertake colossal projects like the Great Wall and the Terracotta Army? And how might his obsession with immortality have led to his mysterious death?
Listen here.
Tuesday 10th June:
Diary Of A Ceo - Cathie Wood
In this episode from The Diary Of A CEO, tech stock investor Cathie Wood explains how Teslas will soon become fully autonomous “robotaxis” and owners will be able to turn them into self-driving taxis overnight.
Listen here.
Must Watch
Monday 9th June:
Trainwreck: Poop Cruise
An engine fire leaves 4,000 passengers stranded at sea without power and plumbing in this wild documentary about the infamous "poop cruise" of 2013.
Watch it here.
Friday 6th June:
Bono: Stories of Surrender
A bold and lyrical visual exploration of Bono’s one-man show by the same name. Based on his celebrated memoir, “Surrender: 40 Songs, One Story,” and the accompanying book/theatre tour, the film hails from RadicalMedia and Plan B Entertainment.
Watch it here.
Wednesday 4th June:
Untold: The Liver King
He built a supplement empire by devouring raw meat on social media. And he had the muscles to prove it. But, really, how did the Liver King get so huge?
Watch it here.
Thursday 29th May:
Educators
This clever improvised comedy featuring some of New Zealand’s most well-known comedians follows the teachers of an ordinary secondary school as they go about their day-to-day duties.
Watch here.
Must Listen
Tuesday 27th May:
The Coffin Confessor - Part 2
Bill Edgar, known as the Coffin Confessor, shares his unique experiences of crashing funerals and delivering messages from the deceased. He discusses the evolution of his career, personal reflections on death, and the emotional weight of his role.
Listen here.
Must Watch
Monday 26th May:
Attitude - Bulletproof: Brad Smeele
Brad's life changed in an instant after a pro-wakeboarding trick went terribly wrong. Attitude Pictures launches a new season with this revealing and personal story of the courage it takes to adapt.
Watch it here.
Friday 23rd May:
Clarkson's Farm - Season 4
An intense, arduous and frequently hilarious year in the life of Britain’s most unlikely farmer, Jeremy Clarkson.
Join Jeremy and his rag-tag band of agricultural associates as they face-up to a backdrop of unhelpful weather, disobedient animals, unresponsive crops and an unexpected pandemic. This is Jeremy Clarkson as you’ve never seen him before.
Watch it here.
Earnhardt (Yep that's right - two today)
This 4-part documentary series explores the legendary racing career and complex family dynamics of NASCAR superstar, Dale Earnhardt.
Watch it here.
