The second half of the year is in full swing – as we move away from the edge of winter, the days in the sunlight are getting longer which means full blown Spring is just around the corner! This month we chat about Amy Poehler’s podcast, VJ Cooks’ book on the Top 100 list, Freakier Friday is on the big screen, the Chocolate & Coffee Festival is back + a fun account to follow on Instagram!
What to listen to: Good Hang with Amy Poehler
Internationally known actress and comedian Amy Poehler has launched a podcast. Good Hang with Amy Poehler sees the funny woman sitting down with ‘fun people’ in her studio to chat about their life stories, but also what has been making them laugh (it’s a podcast being led by a hilarious human after all). The guests so far have included the Jonas Brothers, Tina Fey, Martin Short, Rashida Jones, Andy Samberg, Ike Barinholtz and Adam Scott – you can stream these episodes now!
Image: Amy Poehler
What to read: Vanya Insull – Everyday Comfort Food
Whitcoulls’ Top 100 Books list for the year is officially out and features popular NZ cook Vanya Insull’s April book release Everyday Comfort Food. You’ve no doubt seen Vanya online or made one of her recipes (yes she’s VJ Cooks!). The 2025 cookbook has 70 recipes including soup, pies and sweet treats – yum, yum and more yum!
Image: VJ Cooks
What to watch: Freakier Friday
Who would have thought all these years later we’d get a sequel to the iconic switching lives film that is Freaky Friday!The great news is Lindsay Lohan and Jamie Lee Curtis are back on screen together, alongside new cast members as they enter into a fresh chapter of their lives but something is still a little bit the same… plus Chad Michael Murray and Pink Slip are back for an encore of sorts! Freakier Friday is in cinemas now.
Image: Lindsay Lohan
What to eat: Chocolate and Coffee Festival
Chocolate and coffee… have I got your attention?! I can understand if your mouth is watering at the mention of those – the Chocolate and Coffee Festival will be the place for you later this month when it returns for two days of everything C&C at Auckland’s Viaduct Events Centre. Head along on the 27th or 28th to check out all of the incredible exhibitors – treat yourself! Tickets on sale now via iTicket.
Image: Chocolate and Coffee Festival
Who to follow: @champagneunicorns
Brighten your day checking out artistic and funky fashion queen Champagne and her adorable mini-me Pony (the cat!) I think my fave videos are the ones where Pony picks out Champagne’s outfits – check their Instagram account out @champagneunicorns