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First show back for 2026. 19th January 2026.

Today on the radio show.  1 - Smoko. Summer debrief. 6 - Playing the saxophone without playing the saxophone. 8 - Eddie Vedder is touring Japan 9 - Alright so, what did we miss? 12 - My strange addiction. Nathaniel is back. 16 - Rock Drive court session. 21 - Explaining to Adults. 25 - Jay’s newest hobby. 30 - Poetry Corner. 32 - Steve Reeve.  The bin chook. 36 - Late mail. 40 - Last drinks.

Jan 19, 202643 min

Farewell 2025. 19th December 2025.

Today on the radio show.  1 - Smoko chat.  6 - Friday Funny. The 50 Cent store. 8 - Great beer heist. 11 - Best of the benchmarks. 15 - Friday funny. 18 - Late mail. 21 - Last drinks.

Dec 19, 202525 min

Young dumb and here we come. 18th December 2025.

Today on the radio show.  1 - Smoko chat. Jake Paul v Anthony Joshua. 6 - Young, dumb and here we come. vol 1. 9 - Wheel of life. https://bit.ly/3YAF5XW  12 - Michael Caine on working drunk. 14 - Nickname ninjas vol. 18. 18 - Chaos in an elevator. 21 - When life gives you lemons. 25 - Late mail. 28 - Last drinks.

Dec 18, 202530 min

High Speed Meat Missile. 17th December 2025.

Today on the radio show.  1 - Smoko chat. Christmas Crack. 6 - Worst xmas presents from work. Pt. 4. 10 - Giant roast chicken prank. 14 - Mad Dog Ben. Part 1. 19 - Mad Dog Ben. Part 2. 22 - Lad Bible’s naughty and nice list. https://shorturl.at/A2CGI  26 - Rover dog walkers. 30 - Late mail. 34 - Last drinks.

Dec 17, 202535 min

Ben Connolly. Mad Dog Club member #170. 17th December 2025.

Meet Ben Connolly. He is a wedding photographer, a school teacher, and a skydiving enthusiast. This is his 3-part story of how he came to be in the world's fastest-growing club - 'The Mad Dog Club'. It is not for the faint-hearted, though. This chat contains graphic and awesomely gruesome details of a skydive gone wrong. Get it in your ear holes and check out his awesome photography work at www.benconnolly.com.au

Dec 17, 202521 min

Because you had a back day. 16th December 2025.

Today on the radio show.  1 - Smoko chat. 9 - Had a BACK day. 5 - Not for Radio chat with Dan. 12 - Outed on Facebook. 16 - Have you been outed on Facebook? 20 - Hectic bad luck on Xmas. 23 - VHS Dating tapes - Joyce. 25 - Kids are dicks. 29 - Jay’s Anniversary. 33 - Take my money. https://bit.ly/44xsckV  37 - Rock ‘n’ roll mental health theory. 40 - Late mail. 43 - Last drinks.

Dec 16, 202544 min

2025 Nicknames Finale! 15th December 2025

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Today on the radio show; 1 - Smoko Chat - Taylor Sheridan TV Hit List https://bit.ly/456VC9G  5 - Christmas Crack; https://bit.ly/4qcfsbP  8 - Dunc's kid split his eyelid open 11 - Shelton Woolright from Blindspott 20 - The best garlic bread recipe ever; https://bit.ly/44Xdow1 25 - Nicknames 55 29 - Sleep tips  34 - The world's smallest robot 37 - Late mail 41 - Last drinks

Dec 15, 202543 min

INTERVIEW: Shelton Woolright from Blindspott

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Big news from NZ band, Blindspott - they're going on tour! Drummer, Shelton Woolright, joins us to chat through the tour dates, new music, and his new Drumstick brand - SKINBO! Blindspott tour information: https://www.rova.nz/events/blindspott-2026SKINBO drumsticks: http://skinbo.io/

Dec 15, 202512 min

100 % Attendance. 12th December 2025.

Today on the radio show.  1 - Smoko chat. 5 - Sam the no-handed bandit. 9 - Mindbenders. 11 - The 12 days of Christmas gifts. 17 - Friday funny. 20 - Casey Paul. 100% Attendance for her whole school life. 22 - Fighting a kangaroo. 27 - UFC 323 Broken arm.  30 - 50 Cent v Ja Rule. 34 - Late mail. 37 - Last drinks.

Dec 12, 202540 min

Ninja Slushy machines. 11th December 2025.

Today on the radio show... 1 - Smoko Chat - unique tech. 9 - Christmas present ideas. 13 - Worst end-of-year thank you gifts. 17 - Are Ninja Slushi's worth the hype? 20 - Today's Not For Radio episode. APPLE SPOTIFY 22 - Must Watch; Gymkhana https://bit.ly/493MDZg  26 - Nickname Ninjas vol. 17. 29 - More petty wins. 33 - Mindbenders - the mind speeds up. 37 - Ozzy Osbourne's final moments. 42 - Tre Flipping El Toro https://shorturl.at/ljuiT  45 - Late mail. 50 - Last drinks.

Dec 11, 202552 min

We were low on mayonaise. 10th December 2025.

Today on the radio show.  1 - Smoko chat. 5 - The word ‘Onion’. 7 - Sexing up words. 10 - Must watch. https://bit.ly/4iPalvQ  14 - Worst end of year gifts from work.Pt 1. 18 - Worst end of year gifts from work. Pt 2. 20 - Finland prisons. 23 - NZ’s horniest town. 27 - What’s been inside you? 31 - Jay’s been thinking again. 36 - Leslie Nielsen doesn’t give a heck. 41 Hottest purchases og the year. Pt 1. 46 - Hottest purchases of the year. Pt 2. 49 - Last drinks.

Dec 10, 202552 min

Racing pigeons. 9th December 2025.

Today on the radio show.  1 - Smoko chat. Bad gifts. 5 - Gifts that blew up in your face. 10 - Human flesh sausages. 14 - Ketchup saving life hack. 17 - You know things are tight when… 22 - Get in my belly. Garlic bread. https://bit.ly/44Xdow1  25 - Mindbenders. 28 - Explaining to adults. 32 - Corvid cleaning. 36 - Great advice for terrible people. 39 - Perspective shifts. 42 - Pigeon racing. 46 - Late mail. 48 - Last drinks.

Dec 9, 202550 min

We gave away a Harley. 8th December 2025.

Today on the radio show.  1 - Smoko chat. 5 - Petty wins vol. 2 8 - Psycho siblings. 13 - Must watch. Hot ones with Matthew McConaughey. https://bit.ly/4iJcVmN  18 - The funeral theory. 22 - The Boys’ final season trailer has dropped. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fv0leN8TmR8  24 - We gave away a Harley. 28 - Adam Sandler’s hilarious speech. 32 - Jet boat crash in Featherston. 34 - Greg Murphy Street smart lottery. 34 - Late mail. 41 - Last drinks.

Dec 8, 202543 min

What excites you as an adult. 4th December 2025.

Today on the radio show.  1 - Smoko chat. What excites you as an adult? 5 - What excites you as an adult? 9 - Invercargill car stickering. 13 - Uber eats awards 2025. 16 - Mike Shinoda. 20 - Work Xmas parties. 25 - Liam Lawson. 26 - Nickname Ninjas. Vol 16. 28 - John Clarke’s Car salesman bit. 30 - The ‘Last man’ idea. 33 - Landman TV show. 36 - Late mail. 39 - Last drinks.

Dec 4, 202542 min

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!

Dec 4, 202512 min

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.

Dec 3, 202536 min

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.

Dec 1, 202539 min

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.

Nov 24, 202541 min

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.

Nov 21, 202534 min

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.

Nov 20, 202536 min

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 

Nov 18, 202554 min

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.

Nov 17, 202540 min

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.

Nov 14, 202541 min

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.

Nov 13, 202547 min

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.

Nov 12, 202554 min

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.

Nov 11, 202542 min

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.

Nov 10, 202545 min

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  

Nov 10, 20258 min

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

Nov 7, 202533 min

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.

Nov 7, 202518 min

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

Nov 6, 202549 min

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

Nov 6, 202518 min

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

Nov 5, 202551 min

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

Nov 4, 202545 min

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

Nov 3, 202539 min

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

Oct 30, 202543 min

Lost in translation. 29th October 2025.

Oct 29, 202549 min

INTERVIEW: Matt Jordan. A body of work. 29th October 2025.

Oct 29, 202510 min