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Jono, Ben & Megan - The Podcast

Jono, Ben & Megan - The Podcast

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FULL SHOW: Ben and Robert Downey Jr. are hanging on a cruise?!

On today’s show:  Ben and Robert Downey Jr. are hanging on a cruise?! Have you ever been mistaken for a celeb? Megan has! Listener gives and amazing hack to zip a dress by yourself Harry Styles drops his new album and we review it Jono jokes about rebranding all local councils as “the effing council.” Callers reveal extreme mooching... parents paying for 28‑year‑olds and even 40‑year‑olds still at home! How Megan made an entire hammerhead‑shark last minute #mumgoals Instagram: @THEHITSBREAKFAST Facebook: The Hits Breakfast with Jono, Ben & MeganSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 5, 202641 min

“Oops, She Did It Again” Britney Spears is in a controversy...

The team catches up with Nicole Ryan in New York as she returns from a chaotic NRL weekend in Las Vegas, complete with celeb encounters and a surprise meet‑up with former producer Taylor Montoya! They dive into the biggest entertainment stories, including the internet buzzing over Jim Carrey’s dramatic new look, from clone theories to cosmetic surgery, and Nicole breaks down what’s real and what’s Hollywood fantasy. Plus our thoughts on Britney Spears’ shocking DUI arrest.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 5, 20268 min

FULL SHOW: We surprise Megan with Liam Lawson in studio!!

On today’s show:  Megan finally meets her favourite celebrity, Liam Lawson! Liam talks social media pressure, muting racing content, and Kiwi fans gifting Whittaker’s. Sibling survivor stories: chopped fingers, umbrella-flight injuries, and pickaxe accidents. Megan’s husband critiques her flirting with Liam… We call the director to try and change Megan’s husband’s on-stage kiss! Instagram: @THEHITSBREAKFAST Facebook: The Hits Breakfast with Jono, Ben & MeganSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 3, 202634 min

FULL SHOW: We reveal the answer to our divisive riddle!

On today’s show:  Megan discovers her husband has to kiss someone! How ben handled an awkward intimate scene sitting beside his daughter Why producer Grace got in a yelling argument with Ali Williams What's the one line that instantly kicks off an argument in your house? "I'm so tired," "Do what you want," "My mother-in-law is coming." Why Megan's mum is talking about her n*ps Is this the worst version of our anthem... Mascot race chaos led to a Warbirds flyover pilot calling us out on air! The hat-backwards experiment: does it make men look hotter? Instagram: @THEHITSBREAKFAST Facebook: The Hits Breakfast with Jono, Ben & MeganSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 1, 202635 min

FULL SHOW: Ben comes to Megan’s defence in an awkward moment

On today’s show:  Jono accidentally gifted something sentimental to his wife… can he take it back? A listener who met Oasis and the funny fake name they use at hotels Bruno Mars is hosting a live iHeartRadio album preview! We decide on our question to submit (and you can too!) Can you ever guess someone’s weight? Age-guessing and weight-guessing etiquette gone wrong Why Ed Sheeran took an 11-hour train to please his wife Ben stands up for Megan in an awkward social setting The hat-backwards experiment: does it make men look hotter? Instagram: @THEHITSBREAKFAST Facebook: The Hits Breakfast with Jono, Ben & MeganSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 26, 202644 min

FULL SHOW: Will Megan's husband let her do this interview...

On today’s show:  Ben’s so frustrated that his wife keeps doing this with the fridge! We debate on whether men look hotter wearing hats backwards. Why David Hasselhoff once filmed a music video at a listener’s auntie’s house! Chat with Wellington mayor Andrew Little after swimming to prove the harbour is safe. Weirdest things you've brought on a flight. Producer Troy breaks the sacred rule by heating fish in the office kitchen... Maddie McLean recaps explosive Married at First Sight drama. Instagram: @THEHITSBREAKFASTFacebook: The Hits Breakfast with Jono, Ben & MeganSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 25, 202640 min

FULL SHOW: We've been keeping a secret wedding from you!

On today’s show:  Is Ben an amateur at parenting a teenage girl… or just permanently out of his depth? We finally lock in Megan’s opening line for her Liam Lawson interview . How my brother discovered his signed David Bowie poster was fake! Jono’s “genius” strategy for dealing with dead animals…  Is Megan’s dog… racist?! The boys break down the sacred, unspoken rules of the men’s urinal Megan deep-dives into the America’s Next Top Model documentary Instagram: @THEHITSBREAKFAST Facebook: The Hits Breakfast with Jono, Ben & MeganSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 24, 202644 min

FULL SHOW: What we would say for our final words...

On today’s show:  After Eric Dane’s passing, we reflect on what we'd want to say to our own kids if they we one last chance. How we feel about the treatment of the viral monkey Punch. Accidentally becoming the richest person alive thanks to £63 quadrillion! Ben’s daughter gets the most confusing fortune cookie… Megan finally gets a reply from Liam Lawson! Dear Megan… I feel like my friend is upset with me for asking her not to apply for a job I really need. Instagram: @THEHITSBREAKFAST Facebook: The Hits Breakfast with Jono, Ben & MeganSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 23, 202640 min

FULL SHOW: Caught on the toilet!

On today’s show:  Jono is caught on the toilet by someone in a truly traumatising encounter. Ben further proves he should never be in a car shop... What's the oldest food you have eaten?! An update on the Liam Lawson emoji saga Funny listener stories on what you have walked out on! How Megan's airplane soup caused so much drama Jono yet again becomes a boomer and questions why police can legally cruise in bus lanes without sirens... Instagram: @THEHITSBREAKFAST Facebook: The Hits Breakfast with Jono, Ben & MeganSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 22, 202651 min

Saving A Baby Kiwi's Life!

Ben’s sister joins us to reveal how she helped rescue a kiwi.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 22, 20264 min

FULL SHOW: Can we double our Money?

We sent Troy to the casino to double our money. We talk about the former prince, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor Ben's dog has been doing something that he really shouldn't be doing Megan went along to the Military Tattoo What is the best chip flavour? Jono left his phone behind somewhere and had an awkward interaction Instagram: @THEHITSBREAKFASTFacebook: The Hits Breakfast with Jono, Ben & MeganSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 19, 202648 min

FULL SHOW: Decoding Liam Lawson’s Emoji

On today’s show:  Megan gets listners to help her decide what emoji to reply to Liam Lawson with Why Ben was frantically buying tickets on his laptop while driving! Do we let our kids win board games? How Jono confronting someone over unpaid money went horribly wrong… Emma Memma joins the show to talk touring, life after The Wiggles, and kids’ questions. Instagram: @THEHITSBREAKFAST Facebook: The Hits Breakfast with Jono, Ben & MeganSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 18, 202632 min

FULL SHOW: Liam Lawson reached out to us.....🏎️

On the show today: What's your unusual hidden hobby? Producer Troy is into beyblades... We called the entire city of Dunedin to let them know the won a prize! What happened on your school camp?  Megan reacts to Liam Lawson's message... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 17, 202649 min

FULL SHOW: What We Think About Obama Saying Aliens Are Real

On today’s show:  Why Ben cried twice on a plane… Dear Megan… I went on a first date with a guy who ordered for both of us without asking. Was that just confidence or a red flag? Jono accidentally terrifies a four‑year‑old by stomping loudly onto an escalator. Our take on Obama saying aliens are real! House-rule confessionals: dad-only cutlery, stair-waddling, and designated “number two” toilets. Megan’s dignity gets hurt by her toddler. Eden Park CEO reveals a surge of upcoming concerts and hints at mega-artists heading our way! Instagram: @THEHITSBREAKFAST Facebook: The Hits Breakfast with Jono, Ben & MeganSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 16, 202639 min

FULL SHOW: Could this unfair advantage have cost us the 10k race?

On today’s show:  During the 10k race Matty and PJ's ferry somehow left late but arrived early, sparking conspiracy theories... Valentine’s Day at the Papas household featured zero flowers but Megan's hubby did something else! The Reason Jono Had to Confess to one of our 10K Race Drivers! Why Megan had to drag a 23kg suitcase through Wellington... + stay to the end to find out A new twist that gets revealed in the 10k race! Instagram: @THEHITSBREAKFAST Facebook: The Hits Breakfast with Jono, Ben & MeganSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 15, 202647 min

FULL SHOW: Friday Finals day for the 10k race

We managed to get all the way to Palmerston North! Matty and PJ are heading to Wellington on the BlueBridge and we try a few tactics to stall them We had to give away our only $10 for the 10k challenge ... so we did Megan went shopping during the intense race  Going to a pub quiz to try win ourselves some dinner Instagram: @THEHITSBREAKFASTFacebook: The Hits Breakfast with Jono, Ben & MeganSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 12, 202645 min

FULL SHOW: The 10k race continues with some sneaky plays

We send Jono to complete todays challenge during the show Checking in with Matty and PJ and where they are on their travels Calling out Matty and PJ  The kindness of strangers is amazing  We tell you the stories we've been told from people giving us rides for the 10k challenge! Instagram: @THEHITSBREAKFASTFacebook: The Hits Breakfast with Jono, Ben & MeganSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 11, 202649 min

FULL SHOW: We officially kick off the start of the 10K Race!

Matty and PJ are already wayyyy ahead of us in the race! We get tips on the safest ways to hitchhike! Megan shares her “near-death” experience that somehow turns Ben into a hero We check in with our first driver to see if they want an early out… And a surprise sponsorship saves us from hitchhiking for part of the journey! Instagram: @THEHITSBREAKFASTFacebook: The Hits Breakfast with Jono, Ben & MeganSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 10, 202658 min

FULL SHOW: MAFS’ John Aiken describes being told he's “trying to silence women”

On today’s show:  How Ben’s daughter discovered a conversation-ending one-liner Why Megan is sick of her husband going to the supermarket… can you relate? Jono’s horrid run-in with a gas station sausage roll! Dear Megan… After 17 years together, my husband left for a midlife “reinvention” and now wants to come back. Am I naive to take him back? John Aiken from MAFS joins us to give his take on our Dear Megan and chats about being accused of “trying to silence women” whenever he gives feedback We go LIVE to our mate in the aftermath of the Super Bowl… was Bad Bunny any good? Instagram: @THEHITSBREAKFAST Facebook: The Hits Breakfast with Jono, Ben & MeganSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 9, 202636 min

FULL SHOW: I found out I was pregnant the day I gave birth!

On today’s show:  How long did you not know you were pregnant for?  why ben’s wife is disappointed in what he’s posting on social media... Megan's husband  got three birthday parties but her son only got one?! How Jono stopped an insect from mating... Megan reviews laneway from a millennial POV Instagram: @THEHITSBREAKFAST Facebook: The Hits Breakfast with Jono, Ben & MeganSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 8, 202628 min

FULL SHOW: The nostalgic 90s podcast!

On today’s show:  Producer Troy digs up people from our 90s pasts... And one wants a restraining order! We discovered 018 still exists and try give it a call What's the best concert you went to in the 90s? We need your help to hitchhike across the north island The boys ambush Megan in a team meeting! Jono lies about "doing it himself" Instagram: @THEHITSBREAKFAST Facebook: The Hits Breakfast with Jono, Ben & MeganSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 4, 202658 min

FULL SHOW: Can Jono and Ben handle period pain?

On today’s show:  Megan hooks up the boys to period cramp simulators, and they didn't handle it well... Can Megan nail her hyper‑fixating of singing Raye's Where is my husband ? We chat with Jack, the security guard from the viral Melbourne chair-throwing video, and he reveals the behind-the-scenes story of why they got kicked out! Matty has retaliated against Ben via a pink inflatable chair Confessions of the decorations in the household you actually hate... The taskmaster reveals the next rule for the 10k race! Instagram: @THEHITSBREAKFAST Facebook: The Hits Breakfast with Jono, Ben & MeganSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 3, 202646 min

FULL SHOW: Why seeing Jono drive to work this morning would terrify you…

On today’s show:  Why seeing Jono drive to work this morning would terrify you… Megan panics realizing hitchhiking is mandatory in the 10k race New Zealand gets named in the Epstein files and we all wish it hadn’t Our entertainment reporter spills all the Grammys gossip Jono confesses to a crime involving a stolen car… Dear Megan: My husband loves coaching our kids’ rugby team, but he’s terrible at it. Do I say something or let it go? Instagram: @THEHITSBREAKFAST Facebook: The Hits Breakfast with Jono, Ben & MeganSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 2, 202641 min

FULL SHOW: Matty McLean loses it over the Billy Bass in studio

On today’s show:  Is a multi weekend birthday celebration too much? We panic as our boss announces a competition between us and drive for 10k! Ben has finally realised his wife and daughter are the reason his house is chaotic... Listeners confess to the funniest things they’ve ever been hit in the head with Jono's honest opinion on HYROX We debate whether a country “counts” if you’ve only been to the airport Matty Mclean is MAD about the Billy Bass in studio (we've got his reaction)  We debate whether “If you wanna be my lover, you gotta get with my friends” was wildly misinterpreted... Instagram: @THEHITSBREAKFAST Facebook: The Hits Breakfast with Jono, Ben & MeganSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 1, 202648 min

FULL SHOW: Kiwi Artist Cassie Henderson Gets Shoutout from Mel C

On today’s show:  Why Jono had to sprint back up an escalator. Ben is buzzing about the viral new trend: admin nights! We chat with Kiwi artist Cassie Henderson and play Mel C’s glowing praise for her. Ben’s wife is ready to dive back into dating. Did people only stub their toes in the 90s? Spilling red wine at the in-laws’ house. Megan witnessed a real-life robbery! “Dear Megan”: my friend took my toddler to a stranger’s house without telling me… Instagram: @THEHITSBREAKFAST Facebook: The Hits Breakfast with Jono, Ben & MeganSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 28, 202648 min

FULL SHOW: Forking out $6,000 for a concert!

On today’s show:  Ben got cornered by a child using the urinal... Jono's friend is "dreading" a family dinner because his in-laws arrive with empty Tupperware to hoard leftovers A listener spent over 6k to see her favourite artist! Is Jono a bad person for not telling a stranger about a but stain? Producer Grace and her boyfriend had a  fight in the Sistine Chapel!  Do you remember when Pizza Hut served white wine! Instagram: @THEHITSBREAKFAST Facebook: The Hits Breakfast with Jono, Ben & MeganSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 27, 202651 min

FULL SHOW: Jono let his son meet up with a strange man!

On today’s show:  Why Jono let his son meet a strange man from the park… Can kids call shotgun on the front seat… and steal it from their parents? Ben’s wife accidentally brushed her teeth with a toothbrush meant for cleaning and blames him! Producer Troy did a gym photoshoot, so why was he cropped out? How Jimmy Carr and Ed Sheeran turned up at our listeners’ workplaces Instagram: @THEHITSBREAKFAST Facebook: The Hits Breakfast with Jono, Ben & MeganSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 26, 202641 min

FULL SHOW: Everything That Went Wrong for Megan This Morning

On today’s show:  Jono instantly regrets trying a Thai massage for the first time Megan survives a truly chaotic morning with a lost phone and no petrol Ben is spiralling over someone else’s holiday Jono’s dad has mastered WhatsApp but still refuses to text We’re horrified after PJ deletes over 12,000 unread emails in one go Gen Z Producer Grace returns from Europe and Jono reveals the very weird way he followed her trip Jono performs his annual “Ode to Auckland” poem The very questionable tattoos Brooklyn Beckham has for his parents Instagram: @THEHITSBREAKFAST Facebook: The Hits Breakfast with Jono, Ben & MeganSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 25, 202643 min

FULL SHOW: Is the supermarket really for everyone?

On today’s show: The would you rather question posed to Ricky Gervais The unspoken "uniform" of teenage boys We talk about Harry Styles new news To celebrate the 90's countdown were diving into the 90's nostalgia jar When did bringing your dog not turn out the best? Troy undertakes the quiz about the book he's been reading The unfortunate tap situation at Megans gym Jono experienced some trolley rage We chat to Matty about the billy bass for the studio Is the north or the south having the best weekend? There are some very niche facts in the team Can we guess your job while being discreet? We think chat GPT needs to take some annual leave 90's nostalgia with the milkman Instagram: @THEHITSBREAKFASTFacebook: The Hits Breakfast with Jono, Ben & MeganSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 22, 202655 min

FULL SHOW: How many people does it take to print in colour?

On today’s show: We thought this only happened in the movies... It's Bens wifes turn to embarrass the kids Jono got A.I.ed Megan tells Jono and Ben about Heated Rivalry 90's nostalgia  Troy and Ben both got caught on camera  We're on the hunt for something to decorate the office Speaking about the Beckhams and talking estranged from families Instagram: @THEHITSBREAKFASTFacebook: The Hits Breakfast with Jono, Ben & MeganSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 21, 202656 min

FULL SHOW: We Have a go at Fortune Telling 🔮

On today’s show: Producer Troy had his fortune told and it came true! We read out your fortunes We put a search out for Billy Bass Jono talks about the humbling experience he had Whats going on with Brooklyn Beckham? We get Bens dad to weigh in We join in on the throwback to 2016 trend and talk about Jono and Bens interveiw with Jared Leto Jimmy Carr is in the country and making fun of us. Jono heard a cool story from a courier Bens wife accidentally stole from a hotel We get the inventor of kiwi onion dip to join us Megan made some bread and pasta with the Onion soup sachet for Jono and Ben to try Instagram: @THEHITSBREAKFASTFacebook: The Hits Breakfast with Jono, Ben & MeganSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 20, 202653 min

FULL SHOW: Does a Beach Towel Reserve Your Spot on a Lounger?

On today’s show: Does a beach towel at a hotel lounger reserve your spot? We talk about the uses of onion soup. Is there actually anything other than Onion dip? Jono was witness to something he pretended not to be We reminisced on stores we miss to commemorate EB Games closing down Ben ate something he shouldnt have.. This listener shared what they shouldnt have eaten Do you remember or still have a Billy Bass? Megan found out there was a hole in something the hard way.. Troys new years resolution has turned into a challenge  Dear Megan, and why Megans husband wants to become a naturalist We discuss Sienna Rose an A.I. Artist Instagram: @THEHITSBREAKFASTFacebook: The Hits Breakfast with Jono, Ben & MeganSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 19, 202657 min

FULL SHOW: We're Back, Happy New Year!

On today’s show: Jono wants us to adopt this new catch phrase Ben is 100% an airport Dad Megan went strawberry picking over the break but it might be the last time she ever does.. Jono had a pesky drip that he could'nt avoid What are your new years resolutions? And are they actually realistic We start the road to the countdown of the 99 best 90's songs and refkect about 90's television. Megan says goodbye to something that has been in her life for over 5 years. We look at what is on our algorithms Ed Sheeran is in NZ! Did anyone have a rough start to 2026? Instagram: @THEHITSBREAKFASTFacebook: The Hits Breakfast with Jono, Ben & MeganSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 18, 202649 min

BONUS PODCAST: Rita Ora Surprises Sienna in Studio

WOW. It finally happened. For two seasons, Sienna’s dream podcast guest has been global superstar Rita Ora - and in this episode, Rita doesn’t just join the podcast… she surprises Sienna in the studio! After seeing Ben get a Rita Ora tattoo for his daughter go viral on social media, Rita reached out and said she had to do the podcast - leading to an emotional and unforgettable face to face moment. Sienna and Ben chat with Rita about: The epic surprise moment when Sienna is surprised by her idol and dream guest How Rita saw the tattoo online, got in touch, why it made her emotional and whether Ben has made things awkward with her husband Taika Waititi Growing up feeling different - and learning to back yourself Early pop star dreams, broken promises, and pushing through setbacks What Rita has learnt about dealing with fame, nerves, and confidence Juggling music, fashion, TV talent shows, acting roles - and knowing what to say yes to How she manages a hectic global schedule without burning out Plus, plenty of Kiwi chat, including: What Rita loves about being in New Zealand Her favourite Kiwi food and favourite place in the country Her favourite New Zealand entertainers (that aren’t her husband) Whether she has a favourite Taika Waititi movie And, of course… What she’d tell her younger self at Sienna’s age It’s a really special, emotional episode about big dreams and how a tattoo ended up changing everything!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 18, 202536 min

BONUS EPISODE: Chatting with James Cameron and the Cast of Avatar: Fire & Ash

In this special bonus episode, Sienna and her dad Ben headed to Wellington (by plane - not flying creature) for the Avatar: Fire & Ash premiere. They sat down with legendary director James Cameron to chat about borrowing his Avatar pool, how Avatar first came to him in a dream, whether he’d change anything about Titanic if he made it today, and where Ben should (or absolutely should not) be allowed to display his Avatar children's toy at home. It’s a seriously funny and fascinating conversation. They also caught up with three of the film’s stars: iconic Kiwi actor Cliff Curtis, Avatar’s Jake Sully himself, Sam Worthington, and Jack Champion, who plays Spider. Cliff reveals why he hates watching his own movies, all three share the very different ways they landed their roles, and the group weighs in on whether Ben should show up to pick Sienna up from school in full Avatar costume. Plus: behind-the-scenes chaos including sharing a room with a snoring dad, red carpet Dad jokes, school leave approval drama, and a pair of broken shoes. Avatar: Fire & Ash hits cinemas from December 18.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 16, 202523 min

FULL SHOW: Where in the world is Megan Papas? 🌏

On the pod: Adam Duritz from the Counting Crows Daniella, our Italian correspondent, weighs in on where Megan is  Why is Megan sending us X-rated pics? Can someone correctly identify where The Rogue is hiding?  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 11, 202542 min

FULL SHOW: Jono's got his tinfoil hat on this morning 👽

On the pod today: The Rogue is revealed!!! Did you guess who it was going to be? Nicole, our US Correspondent, tells us about the famous Rockefeller tree We asked kids what they thought about the social media ban See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 10, 202540 min

FULL SHOW: We are trying to set out colleague up on a date!

On today’s show:  Why are we all dressed for the wrong event? Major job changes, farming to IT, banking to health coaching, accounting to driving school. Our top ChatGPT queries like “Is this cooked?” and “Can I take a pavlova on a plane?”. The items our partners hated and learnt to love~ We chat to Dai Henwood announced as host for Best Foods Comedy Gala in May 2026. Ben’s mad as his wife for not carrying a purse! Why Producer Troy emailed on behalf of a shy colleague to set up a potential date. Instagram: @THEHITSBREAKFAST Facebook: The Hits Breakfast with Jono, Ben & MeganSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 9, 202546 min

FULL SHOW: Craziest Career Pivots

On today’s show:  How Ben accidentally stockpiled 18 roll-ons. We put Jono through our version of a lie detector test Megan’s dad live-texting from hospital Career pivots: from banking to burgers, radio to cafes, and even forestry. Dear Megan: I found fancy lingerie in the wash that my wife never wears for me… Dr Libby’s tips for managing festive stress, indulgence, and New Year goals. Instagram: @THEHITSBREAKFAST Facebook: The Hits Breakfast with Jono, Ben & MeganSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 8, 202543 min

FULL SHOW: We put Ben through a heart rate–monitored interrogation!

On today’s show:  A wild Christmas party story involving Megan’s husband being GRINDED on! Awkward family moviewatching moments (Love Actually, Team America, Sausage Party, Brokeback Mountain). Megan’s partner’s Christmas traditions: midnight gift opening and carp-in-the-bath ritual. Ben goes through a heart rate–monitor interrogation to uncover the Rogue. We chat with Jess Tyson, the reporter who got hit by a seagull Instagram: @THEHITSBREAKFAST Facebook: The Hits Breakfast with Jono, Ben & MeganSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 7, 202550 min

FULL SHOW: Our White christmas Show!

On today’s show:  We are LIVE from Snow Planet to celebrate all our Mariah winners Megan vs. Jono is a snow tube race! Special Guest Appearance: Santa Claus joins for Q&A and kids’ Christmas wishes. Producer Troy’s Redemption of his Bugle solo fail Megan’s runaway snowboard story Katy Perry’s Christmas party and Jacinda Ardern’s Snow Planet visit. We have our very own brass band! Instagram: @THEHITSBREAKFAST Facebook: The Hits Breakfast with Jono, Ben & MeganSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 4, 202526 min

FULL SHOW: Ben's weird balloon exchange in the park

On today’s show:  Will we have a costume-themed funeral for Ben? How a Facebook Marketplace deal leads to a weird balloon exchange in a park Jono's mate was on his restricted license for 30 years! A “Survive till 25” video sparks concern for Jono Is Megan's music listening age her real age? We chat to our entertainment reporter about Thanksgiving in NYC Instagram: @THEHITSBREAKFAST Facebook: The Hits Breakfast with Jono, Ben & MeganSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 3, 202548 min

FULL SHOW: Megan’s Gen Z Night Out

On today’s show:  We test the new AI “gatekeeper” phone feature Police officer shares dramatic Chatham Islands incident Jono’s Baycorp debt saga continues... Is PJ still in the Mariah game? Disney ride POVs vs blackhead removal videos Funny sayings from parents that creep into adulthood Megan’s concert adventure with Gen Zs leaves her knees aching Instagram: @THEHITSBREAKFAST Facebook: The Hits Breakfast with Jono, Ben & MeganSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 2, 202540 min

BONUS PODCAST: Episode 1: The Skull

Our friend Tom Sainsbury has released a new season of his murder-mystery podcast Small Town Scandal. We wanted to share the first episode with you to try it out. We hope you enjoy! You can binge the first four episodes of the season here, right now. When a human skull turns up under the 18th green at the Aldersgate Golf Course, golf podcaster Hugh Wyndham-Blythe is “volunteered” by his listen-hungry boss to investigate. Hugh’s initial reaction? Mild annoyance and a strong desire to get back to talking about swing tempo. But once he hears when the skull was buried, everything changes. This isn’t just some dusty cold case. Hugh starts to suspect he may have actually known the person whose head is now beneath his favourite hole. Small Town Scandal is an 8-part mockumentary true-crime podcast all voiced by one incredible actor - Tom Sainsbury.  Follow us on Instagram: @thomassainsbury / @iheartradionzSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 2, 202528 min

FULL SHOW: Should I confess to cheating after 11 years?

On today’s show:  Jono a “sensitive” message by mistake How Ben ruined his daughters vibe... Is Megan the most stressed this Christmas? Why Megan’s husband  fainted last night Dear Megan, confess to cheating after 11 years? Jono awkward boardroom hug story. Tom Sainsbury on A Christmas Crisis and new projects. Instagram: @THEHITSBREAKFAST Facebook: The Hits Breakfast with Jono, Ben & MeganSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 1, 202540 min

FULL SHOW: Why Ben ended up in trouble right in front of Santa…

On today’s show:  Ben accidentally eats his daughter’s orthodontic rubber bands... Megan's toddler wanted to be like her dog and did something on the lawn! Why Ben got scolded by his wife in front of Santa during a family photo session... Megan braves torrential rain and oily streets to stilt-walk in the Auckland Santa Parade. How Jono ended up stealing a women's purse (again Jimmy Barnes joins to talk about 40 years of Working Class Man, wild 80s stories, and his unique singing technique. Is Megan out of the Mariah game?! Instagram: @THEHITSBREAKFASTFacebook: The Hits Breakfast with Jono, Ben & MeganSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 30, 202536 min

FULL SHOW: Ben’s daughter learning to drive and refusing to read the road code!

On today’s show:  Moments people realised they weren’t right for a job... Megan lasted two weeks as a receptionist Ben’s daughter is learning to drive and refuses to read the road code! Jono has to call his mother and apologise for lying on air Black Friday shopping, bargain hunting stories, and listener brag line What’s the biggest bargain you’ve ever scored? One listener got a spa for a dollar!! We finally reveal Megan's Santa Parade costume Is Cassie the ghost back? Instagram: @THEHITSBREAKFAST Facebook: The Hits Breakfast with Jono, Ben & MeganSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 27, 202540 min

FULL SHOW: Our colleague wakes up to dead people!

On today’s show:  Megan’s gearing up to stilt-walk in the Santa Parade, but her mum has serious safety concerns! Ben’s daughter spectacularly throws him under the bus in the family debate over phones in bedrooms. The worst possible workplace spillage… and yes, it actually happened. Our colleague wakes up to dead people and no, we’re not exaggerating. Is Megan being totally scammed into buying these school photos? Instagram: @THEHITSBREAKFAST Facebook: The Hits Breakfast with Jono, Ben & MeganSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 26, 202544 min

FULL SHOW: Jono Faces a Listener Confrontation Over Old Remarks

On today’s show: A Listener confronts Jono about some… questionable comments from the past. How Ben’s brother-in-law is out-manning him! We chat public performance fails, including Ben;s school fireworks mishap and a sunburnt stripper Producer Troy recounts a trumpet fail during an Anzac Day dawn service Listener Shannon has a loophole for the Mariah game... Megan’s devious plan to get a handbag for Christmas  Comedian Josh Thompson joins to discuss his tour, punctuality issues, and heckler experiences Instagram: @THEHITSBREAKFASTFacebook: The Hits Breakfast with Jono, Ben & MeganSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 25, 202543 min

FULL SHOW: Live Courtroom Showdown

On today’s show: Live courtroom showdown to decide if Ben was sabotaged by his daughters and wether he is out of the Mariah game Jono offends a pregnant lady... Megan gears up for a 1.6 km stilt-walking comeback after more than a decade! Dear Megan, Should I keep buying gifts for family who never reciprocate?  Drax Project joins us to chat about their new single Summer Rain, summer tour plans, and they attempt the reverse singing challenge. Jono breaks all the rules in a crowded elevator. How a celebrity basketball challenge accidentally delayed filming for Star Wars! Instagram: @THEHITSBREAKFASTFacebook: The Hits Breakfast with Jono, Ben & MeganSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 24, 202543 min