OJ In The Morning

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OJ In The Morning is a fresh, local, radio-style podcast connecting South Canterbury through music, stories, and community. Hosted by Owen Jackson (OJ), the show blends conversation, local insight, interviews and OJ style features all delivered with the warmth and familiarity of a true morning radio experience.

  1. Sep 17

    OJ In The Morning / Episode 18 / Friday 18th September 2026

    Another packed OJ In The Morning with local people, local stories, sport, farming and a few laughs along the way! This week: Sam Morton from Bowls South Canterbury, John McBeth with the Weekend Whistle, Andrea Denton ahead of the Horticultural Society Spring Show, Greg Anderson on Man On The Land, Emma Heppell and the fascinating Unsolved Society, plus Kirsty Burnett with the Weekend Smile File. CHAPTERS 00:00 Intro with OJ 03:00 Sam Morton – Bowls South Canterbury 21:03 Weekend Whistle – John McBeth 30:10 Andrea Denton – Horticultural Society Spring Show 32:00 Man On The Land – Greg Anderson 46:10 The Chat – Emma Heppell, Unsolved Society 1:02:05 Weekend Smile File – Kirsty Burnett 1:06:46 What’s Coming Up Next Week with OJ Local People. Local Stories. Local Connection.

  2. Sep 10

    OJ In The Morning / Episode 17 / Friday 11th September 2026

    Another big helping of local people, local stories and local connections on this week’s OJ In The Morning! 🍻 The Chat: I settle into the lounge chairs at Hector Black’s with owner Tim Black for a great yarn about the story behind the bar, the real Hector, doing business in Timaru’s CBD, Rammstein the pig, red tape — and even Tim’s idea for horse polo on the beach! 🏉 Weekend Whistle: A quick look at what’s happening in sport around the region. 🚂 Community Catchup: Warren McKenzie from the South Canterbury Model Engineers Club joins me to talk about the club and what they’ve got happening. 🌾 Man On The Land: “Mr Rugby” Jeremy Sutherland swaps rugby for rural life as we talk about growing up on the family farm at Albury, the importance of farming to South Canterbury, what he’s hearing from rural communities — plus, yes, we do sneak in some Heartland rugby! 🍽️ Community Catchup: Di Hay from Venture Timaru has everything you need to know about SCOFF – South Canterbury’s Outstanding Food Festival, running through until 27 September. 😁 Weekend Smile File: Kirsty Burnett wraps things up with plenty happening around the region — and perhaps a slight problem with knowing exactly when Pleasant Point’s Got Talent is on! 😂 ⏱️ CHAPTERS 00:00 OJ Introduction 02:54 The Chat – Tim Black | Hector Black’s 16:10 Weekend Whistle – OJ Talks Sport 21:30 Community Catchup – Warren McKenzie | SC Model Engineers Club 23:21 Man On The Land – Jeremy Sutherland 38:39 Community Catchup – Di Hay | SCOFF 48:16 Weekend Smile File – Kirsty Burnett 53:49 OJ Outro – What’s Coming Next Week 👍 Like, subscribe and share to help us keep telling the stories of South Canterbury. 🎙️ OJ In The Morning Local People. Local Stories. Local Connections.

  3. Sep 3

    OJ In The Morning / EPISODE 16 / Friday 4th September 2026

    Another helping of local people, local stories and local connection from around South Canterbury. This week, Dr Catherine D’Souza joins me for an important conversation about palliative care and why it’s ultimately about living well. Federated Farmers President Colin Hurst joins us for Man On The Land, talking about the state of New Zealand farming, the challenges facing our arable sector and where agriculture goes from here. I also catch up with James Smith from The Cyclery about building a successful South Canterbury business and the changing face of cycling, there’s sport in the Weekend Whistle, and Kirsty is back with another Weekend Smile File. And with Father’s Day this Sunday, we’ll make sure Dad gets a little love too! 😄 CHAPTERS 00:00 OJ Intro 03:00 The Chat – Dr Catherine D’Souza | Palliative Care 15:28 Weekend Whistle – Sport with OJ 19:20 Man On The Land – Colin Hurst | President, NZ Federated Farmers 35:00 The Chat – James Smith | The Cyclery 53:52 Weekend Smile File – Kirsty 58:48 OJ Outro – Coming Up Next Week! 🎙️ OJ In The Morning – Episode 16 South Canterbury’s Weekend Magazine Show Local People. Local Stories. Local Connection. #OJInTheMorning #SouthCanterbury #Timaru #FathersDay #FederatedFarmers

  4. Aug 27

    OJ In The Morning / Episode 15 / August 28th 2026

    Another helping of local people, local stories and local connection from around South Canterbury. This week there’s endurance sport, sideline sport, rural issues, a community catch-up, a little Dolly Parton and plenty to smile about heading into the weekend. Chapters 00:00 Intro Show 03:08 The Chat – Reon Park 21:47 Weekend Whistle – John McBeth 31:08 OJ’s Tribute to Dolly 34:05 Man On The Land – James Emmett 44:36 Community Catchup – Richard Spackman 64:35 Weekend Smile File – Kirsty Burnett 69:37 OJ Outro 🎙️ OJ In The Morning – Local People. Local Stories. Local Connection.

  5. Aug 20

    OJ In The Morning / Episode 14 / August 21st 2026

    Another big mix of local people, local stories and local connection from around South Canterbury. This week I sit down for The Chat with Wayne Doyle and Lee King, John McBeth joins me for the Weekend Whistle, John Gregan is back with Man On The Land, and with Kirsty still away, I'm behind the controls for another Weekend Smile File. Grab a coffee, settle in and enjoy Episode 14 of OJ In The Morning. CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction to Episode 14 02:10 The Chat #1 – Wayne Doyle 23:01 Weekend Whistle – John McBeth 30:16 The Chat #2 – Lee King 49:20 Man On The Land – John Gregan 58:15 Weekend Smile File with OJ 62:15 Outro OJ In The Morning – Local People. Local Stories. Local Connection.

  6. Aug 13

    OJ In The Morning / Episode 13 / Aug 14th 2026

    Another big week of Local People, Local Stories and Local Connection! This week I catch up for The Chat with Ryan Skelton and Jono Nelson, plus regulars John Gregan with Man On The Land and John McBeth with the Weekend Whistle. I fill in for Kirsty on the Weekend Smile File, and we also discover a new children's book about a penguin exploring Caroline Bay, the Winter Champs starring guinea pigs, and a Full Speed Ahead Mobility Scooter Expo in Temuka. Quite a mixture really — but that's OJ In The Morning! 🎙️ South Canterbury stories, conversations and characters all in one place.

  7. Aug 6

    OJ In The Morning | The Best of OJ In The Morning (Episodes 1–10) / Episode 12

    This week is a little different! I'm away in Nelson attending a conference, so rather than miss a week, I've put together a special "Best of OJ In The Morning" featuring some of my favourite moments from the first 10 episodes. Whether you've been with me from the beginning or have only recently discovered the show, this is a great chance to catch up on some of the interviews, conversations and local stories that have helped shape OJ In The Morning. A huge thank you for all your support. Every view, comment, share and subscription means a lot, and I'm incredibly grateful for everyone who's come along on the journey so far. I'll still be bringing you my daily 60 Seconds with OJ videos from Nelson throughout the week, so keep an eye on Facebook for those. I'll be back next Friday with a brand-new episode featuring more local people, local stories and local connections. Thanks for watching, and I hope you enjoy this special edition. – OJ

  8. Jul 30

    🎙️ OJ In The Morning | Episode 11 | Friday 31 July 2026

    Welcome to Episode 11 of OJ In The Morning – South Canterbury's Weekend Magazine Show, bringing you the people, stories and events that make our region such a great place to live. This week on the show: 00:00 Introduction 01:30 Local News Review 05:15 Local Weather 05:53 Weekend Whistle – Brendan Laney – Rugby Personality 16:10 Community Catchup – Haidee Woods – Volunteering 17:45 The Chat – Marijke Bakker – Penguins First Timaru 23:05 Top Three Things You Need To Know 25:40 Community Catchup – Kerry Rayner – Central South Island Charity Bike Ride 27:50 Time Capsule – How Old Is Harry Potter? 29:40 At The Council Table – Former Mayor Janie Annear 36:40 Weekend Smile File – Kirsty Burnett 42:35 Man On The Land – John Gregan Thanks, as always, for your support. OJ Local People. Local Stories. Local Connection. 🎙️

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OJ In The Morning is a fresh, local, radio-style podcast connecting South Canterbury through music, stories, and community. Hosted by Owen Jackson (OJ), the show blends conversation, local insight, interviews and OJ style features all delivered with the warmth and familiarity of a true morning radio experience.

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  • Creator
    owenfjackson1967
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    18
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