The Rock Drive
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INTERVIEW: Mike Shinoda from LINKIN PARK. 4th December 2025.
Today the lads caught up with founding member of LINKIN PARK and all-round legend, Mike Shinoda. LINKIN PARK have announced that they're going to be bringing their 'From Zero' world tour to Auckland's Spark Arena on Wednesday 18th March 2026. Get around this chat and when tickets go on sale - Make sure you don't miss out!
Elevator survival. 3rd December 2025.
Today on the radio show. 1 - Elevator survival. 3 - Deep dive on Cal Rayborn. 8 - Frank’s Xmas parade hack. 11 - RWC 2027 explained. 13 - Rock island review. 19 - Yeah nah just got on with it ay. 23 - Kiwi dad breaks David Goggins’ world record. 27 - Dunc’s Temu purchases. 31 - Late mail. 35 - Last drinks.
Petty wins. 1st December 2025.
Today on the radio show. 1 - Smoko Chat. 5 - Must listen. https://shorturl.at/AwYzE 9 - Things kids should know how to do. 14 - Mindbenders. 17 - Great prank. 19 - Scam Interceptors. 22 - Imaginary Girlfriend. 26 - Titanic’s most expensive recovered items. 30 - Monday funny. 33 - Late mail. 37 - Last Drinks.
The cat who stole a bag of meth. 24th November 2025.
Today on the radio show. 1 - Smoko Chat. TOOL review. 5 - More reasons why the English language is poked. 8 - Allan Moffat. 12 - Daily dump. https://bit.ly/4iihfct & https://bit.ly/4pnj6PG 16 - Mindbenders. 19 - Hair splinters. 23 - Introduce yourself with what almost killed you. 27 - Come have a ciggie with me. 30 - The cat who stole a bag of meth. 32 - MIndbenders - The sounds of space. 34 - Late mail. Struck by lightning. 38 - Last drinks.
What have you been covered in? 21st November 2025.
Today on the radio show. 1 - Smoko Chat. Dan Hooker’s UFC fight. 4 - Friday funny. 7 - VHS Dating tapes. Shawn. 10 - What did you coat yourself in at work? 14 - Roundy from Movember. 25 - Dan Hooker press conference. 28 - Welsh prostitute. 30 - Late mail. 33 - Last drinks.
The day after the Metallica Gig. 20th November 2025.
Today on the radio show. 1 - Smoko Chat. Metallica review 6 - Must listen. https://apple.co/43DPZPI 10 - Eddie Hearn on Anthony Joshua v Jake Paul. 14 - Must watch. The Matchroom. https://bit.ly/47Ojcdk 19 - Not For Radio. 22 - Egg toss champs. 25 - Weird Kids. 28 - Job interview hack. 31 - Trump impersonator. 33 - Late mail. 36 - Last drinks.
Kronikal with a K. 18th November 2025.
Today on the radio show. 1 - Smoko Chat. Dunc’s kids are at it again. 6 - Mad kid hotline. 9 - Fighting Tinder. 14 - Must listen. Geoff Ross. https://bit.ly/48jhcd4 19 - Jay’s dads’ lotto numbers. 21 - ‘Are you ready to be a dad’ test? https://bit.ly/4rnGn67 24 - Misreading social cues. 29 - Tom Sainsbury. 33 - Oil chat. 36 - Jonah Lomu tribute. 39 - Dunc’s back on hating veges. 43 - Graffiti names. 46 - Late mail. 50 - Last drinks / Nat’s what I reckon. https://shorturl.at/qRfVI
Nobody noticed. 17th November 2025.
Today on the radio show. 1 - Smoko Chat. Weekend sports wrap. 7 - VHS Dating tapes. Wayne. 10 - George Clooney v Brad Pitt. 14 - Nobody noticed. 17 - Ridiculousness has come to an end. 21 - A short essay on life. 24 - Just got on with it. 28 - Great Partner stitch up. 31 - Must watch. Chad Powers. https://shorturl.at/sPwUL 35 - Late mail. 38 - Last drinks.
Veges that suck. 14th November 2025.
Today on the radio show. 1 - Smoko Chat. Tickford Racing commercial. 6 - Massive weekend of sport. 9 - Crazy Guinness world record. https://shorturl.at/RKeWD 13 - Jake Paul v Anthony Joshua. 17 - Veges that suck. 23 - Deep dive. Christiano Ronaldo. 27 - Self-help Singh. 28 - Not for Radio guest - Only Los. 31 - Friday funny. Shane Gillis. 36 - Late mail. 39 - Last drinks.
Have you come back from the dead? 13th November 2025.
Today on the radio show. 1 - Smoko Chat. Metallica cover ‘The Chats’. 4 - Fizzy Sends. 9 - Must read. Shaun Johnson’s book. https://bit.ly/4oOhGO8 14 - Pig Valve in the chest. 19 - Have you ever come back from the dead? 24 - Sleep mischief. 28 - Greg Murphy. https://bit.ly/47EtPzm 33 - The human body is amazing. 36 - Social Experiment. 41 - Jason Momoa’s been busy. 43 - Late mail. 45 - Last drinks.
Instantly ill. 12th November 2025.
Today on the radio show. 1 - Smoko Chat. NZ Trotting cup day recap. 5 - Instantly ill. 9 - What odd thing makes you feel instantly ill? 13 - Kite surfer vs Shark. 17 - Never mind sharks. It’s _____ you should watch out for. 20 - Even bouncers get it wrong from time to time. 24 - Nickname Ninjas. 27 - Chaz Mostert. Part 1. 31 - Chaz Mostert. Part 2. 36 - How do you acquire a penguin? 39 - Can money buy you happiness? 44 - Faith in humanity, restored. 48 - Late mail. 51 - Last drinks.
Where have you had to poop? 11th November 2025.
Today on the radio show. 1 - Smoko Chat. 5 - Must watch. Pluribus. https://apple.co/3LUKdTF 8 - Funny Noel Gallagher story. 10 - Motivational run. 11 - A perfect day. 15 - Perfect day texts. 18 - Field job fails. 21 - Jimmy Carr on marriage advice. 24 - Narcissist chat. 29 - Where have you needed to poo? 32 - Poop texts. 35 - Roadside drug testing. 38 - Late mail. 40 - Last drinks.
Some good news for a change. 10th November 2025.
Today on the radio show. 1 - Smoko Chat. Rock ‘n Roll Hall of Fame inductees. 6 - Must listen. Dunc’s dad. https://bit.ly/4hN7dQm 9 - Great advice for terrible people. 12 - Am I a narcissist? 16 - Joel Madden & Johnny Stevens chat. 20 - Bit of good news. 23 - Explaining to adults. 27 - Must watch. Hoff-roading https://bit.ly/4nIsThV 30 - Kiwis v Samoa highlights. 33 - Must listen. The marble theory. https://bit.ly/4oA5qAW 37 - Grammy award nominees. 39 - Late mail. 43 - Last drinks.
INTERVIEW: Johnny Stevens and Joel Madden. 10th November 2025.
Today, Westie Lee caught up with Joel Madden from Good Charlotte and Johnny Stevens from Highly Suspect to announce that the Highly Suspect boys are heading back to New Zealand to play alongside Good Charlotte and Yellowcard, and kiwi rockers Tadpole on the 27th February next year at the Auckland Domain. Here is the full chat. Get your tickets here.https://shorturl.at/o2ouO
What would you be world champion at? 7th November 2025.
Today on the radio show. 1 - Smoko Chat: 40 Million on Lotto this weekend! 4 - Friday Funny - Carl Barron doesn’t like himself. 6 - Dunc’s Chair Find Replay 9 - Interview - Jack Mesley Super Rugby CEO 13 - What Would You be World Champion of? 18 - What Would You be World Champion of? Part 2 21 - Weekend Sport Preview 23 - Loo with a view 27 - Late Mail 30 - Last Drinks
INTERVIEW: Jack Mesley
Jack Mesley is the Chief Executive Officer of Super Rugby Pacific. We chatted to him about the 2026 Super Round coming to Christchurch!3 days of rugby action at Christchurch’s first new stadium event. 3 days. 10 teams. 1 location. Super Round in Christchurch, Anzac Weekend, 24-26 April 2026.
What's Been Inside of You? 6th November 2025.
Today on the radio show. 1 - Smoko Chat: How Good is Cricket! 4 - Animals of the World War - Day 3 7 - Loo with View Day 3 12 - Wednesday Waffle 16 - Interview - Booga Beasley from Head Like a Hole 23 - Show Boss Tieg’s Spider Web Tales 27 - Whats Been Inside of You? 32 - Pie Maestro’s Dazza’s Cooked New Cookbook - https://bit.ly/47p22CL 38 - Must Watch - Swiped - https://shorturl.at/dElkJ 41 - Wha'ts Been Inside of You? Part 2 43 - Late Mail 47- Last Drinks
INTERVIEW: Dazza’s Cooked
Darren Jarrett has carved out a serious name for himself in New Zealand’s hospitality scene. He is the owner of multiple Auckland bakeries, but it's his St Heliers store, Ashby Pies , that’s earned cult status. Blending his passion for the NZ Warriors and epic pies, Darren has turned Ashby into a must visit destination bakery. Today we chat to him about his cookbook, Dazza’s Cooked. Pre-order your copy here: https://bit.ly/47p22CL
Weird Family Traditions. 5th November 25.
1 - Smoko Chat: Blackcaps v India 3 - Things your family did that you didn't know were weird until you were older 7 - Things your family did that you didn't know were weird until you were older Part 2 12 - SheNANigans on Instagram 14 - Nickname Ninjas 16 - David Atten-BRUH on Pine Martens 19 - Wojtek the Bear 22 - What can you say in the gym and the bedroom 25 - Project Finishers Part 1 29 - Project Finishers Part 2 33 - How to always cook rice correctly 36 - Getting pummeled by a monster wave. 41 - Late Mail 45 - Last Drinks
Melbourne Cup Day . 4th November 2025.
Today on the radio show. 1 - Smoko Chat: Melbourne Cup 3 - Jay's WWII Duck Tales 7 - Movember Progress So Far 11 - 3.4 Melbourne Cup - Gibbo from the Two Flogs Podcast joins the show. 16 - Wise Words from Self Help Singh 20 - What have you purchased that you always wanted when you were younger 25 - Lego's Historic Change in its recipe 29 - Loo with a view, Day 2 31 - Hot Rod University 34 - Insanely Massive Car Collection - https://shorturl.at/yqxTN 39 - Late Mail 43 - Last Drinks
Loo with a View. 3rd November 2025.
Today on the radio show. 1 - Oasis Review 5 - Oasis Fever in Melbourne 8 - Kiwis v Tonga 12 - Must Watch - Chris Hemsworth - https://shorturl.at/0LDDH 16 - Loo With a View 19 - Loo With a View Number 2 23 - Kids are deeecks 27 - Must Watch - Bloke of the Apocalypse - https://shorturl.at/VyIWB 29 - Whale Fact Monday 32 - Late Mail 35 - Last Drinks
Motorway conversations. 30th October 2025.
Today on the radio show. 1 - Smoko chat. 5 - What sucked as a kid but is awesome as an adult? 9 - Al Brown. 14 - Motorway conversations. 18 - Wild things seen on NZ roads. 23 - Take my money. 26 - Nathan for you. 30 - Thursday giggle 32 - Mindbenders. 36 - Late mail. 40 - Last drinks. Get in touch with us: https://linktr.ee/therockdrive