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Jono, Ben & Megan - The Podcast
This is mildly amusing banter at its mildly amusing best! We’re Jono Pryor, Ben Boyce, and Megan Papas—your favourite breakfast trio on The Hits. We bring you weekday mornings full of life misadventures, big interviews, fun games, and plenty of LOLs. OK, we can’t promise LOLs, but hopefully, you stopped reading after we said LOLs the first time.
Episodes
Jono, Ben & Megan - The PodcastAugust 19 - Conspiracy Theories, The A To Z Of New Zealand, What Did The Internet Teach You?
Kia Ora whanau! On today’s podcast, Jono had a bone to pick with Ben because he got asked to do something special that Jono didn’t get to do. On the flip side…
Jono, Ben & Megan - The PodcastAugust 17 - Jono's Trip To The Supermarket, Paul Wood, The A To Z Of New Zealand
Jono had the most awkward situation at a supermarket carpark and he was just trying to be a good human being. But it backfired. Classic. We also made listeners…
Jono, Ben & Megan - The PodcastAugust 14 - Big News Small Town, Mitch James, Jono's Worst Moments Of The Week
We chatted to the Wizard from Christchurch because apparently he's retiring?! We also had Mitch James on the show and turned his song 21 into a little COVID…
Jono, Ben & Megan - The PodcastAugust 13 - Reception Reception, William Waiirua, Ben's Parents Are On Social Media
Howdy! Today we played Reception Reception, which is everyone's favourite game minus Ben's. We also reflected on an absolute shocker we had on the show…
Jono, Ben & Megan - The PodcastAugust 12 - Paul Henry, Jono Got Dressed In The Dark This Morning, News In Beeps
After the news of the COVID community transmission in NZ, Jono had a bit of a shambles getting ready this morning, and Producer Ben slept through ALL THE NEWS…
Jono, Ben & Megan - The PodcastAugust 11 - Kid Fibs, Jono Forgot Another Password, The A To Z Of New Zealand
We played a game where we call random people and quiz them for a prize, they're often confused and flustered but always seem to go along with it, and today we…
Jono, Ben & Megan - The PodcastAugust 10 - Partner Problems, Ben's A Cheater, The A To Z Of New Zealand
Ben's a cheater... When it comes to escape rooms. And he fooled all his friends into thinking he was a genius! We also wanted to know what the best thing to…
Jono, Ben & Megan - The PodcastAugust 07 - Jacinda Ardern, Big News Small Town, We've Damaged Mike Hosking's Car!
We pulled a bit of a prank on Ben with Hoskings car because he's been stressing about getting scratches on it, or ruining it in some way or another... And Jono…
Jono, Ben & Megan - The PodcastAugust 06 - Reception Reception, News In Beeps, Where Have You Been Removed From?
Ben's least favourite game is back - Reception Reception! This is where Jono leaves an embarrassing message for Ben to see if they'll pass it onto Ben when he…
Jono, Ben & Megan - The PodcastAugust 05 - Big News Small Town, Ben's Wife Dropped A Bombshell, Nicknames For Your Car
Ben's wife dropped a bombshell on him and of course Jono managed to turn it dirty... We also had a wonderful family friendly explanation from Jono about how…
Jono, Ben & Megan - The PodcastAugust 04 - The Referndumb, Ben Tried To Give Himself A Nickname In School, The A To Z Of New Zealand
On today's podcast we talked to our mate Michael Batty who managed to get a partial refund for his tickets after Elton John couldn't finish his performance…
Jono, Ben & Megan - The PodcastAugust 03 - Jono Walked Into The Ladies Bathroom, We Took Mike Hosking's Car To The Drags, News In Beeps
Jono went out on Friday night, which is a shock in itself because he's basically a hermit crab, but an awkward situation occurred when he accidentally walked…
Jono, Ben & Megan - The PodcastJuly 31 - Stan Walker, Judith Collins, The Weetbix Challenge
On the podcast today we chatted to National leader Judith Collins and she had some exclusive dirt on the Greens!! We were also joined by Stan Walker who has a…
Jono, Ben & Megan - The PodcastJuly 30 - News In Beeps, Reception Reception, What Was Your 'Oh Oh' Moment?
Mooooorning! Or afternoon or evening... whenever you're listening. So we towed Mike Hosking's car yesterday and then realised we don't have a set of keys to…
Jono, Ben & Megan - The PodcastJuly 29 - Mike Hosking's Car, The A To Z Of New Zealand, Who Did You Know Before They Were Famous?
Today we made MAJOR progress with obtaining Mike Hosking's car! Even though Boss Todd tried to make us rethink our decisions on the show, the tow truck came…
Jono, Ben & Megan - The PodcastJuly 28 - Paul Ego, Ben's Daughter Sienna Wants His Job, The A To Z Of New Zealand
We had comedian (also the voice of PaknSave's Stick Man) Paul Ego, in studio. He told the greatest story about how he swallowed a dental instrument... and what…
Jono, Ben & Megan - The PodcastJuly 27 - We Want To Borrow Mike Hosking's Car, The A To Z Of New Zealand, The Worst Thing You've Had To Do In Your Job
Imagine being put in the African wilderness for 21 days with nothing but a machete and bow & arrow, WHILE BEING NAKED THE WHOLE TIME! We had Amber & Serena…
Jono, Ben & Megan - The PodcastJuly 24 - The A To Z Of New Zealand, 20 Dollar Karen, What Did You Buy Off The TV?
Jono has pitched an idea to take Mike Hosking's car and give it to a listener to borrow... Not sure whether we could get away with it or if it'll work but we…
Jono, Ben & Megan - The PodcastJuly 23 - Heather Du Plessis-Allan, Reception Reception, Is Ben A Bad Dad?
You know how all the Karens in the world are getting flak on social media? How they are portrayed as whiny and obnoxious? Well we wanted to prove that not all…
Jono, Ben & Megan - The PodcastJuly 22 - The A To Z Of New Zealand, Jono's Weird Body Wash Combinations, Where Did Your Pet End Up?
We spoke to someone yesterday who has 19 nieces and nephews and wanted to see if anyone could beat that, and WE DIDN'T REALISE HOW BIG SOME FAMILIES COULD BE!!…
Jono, Ben & Megan - The PodcastJuly 21 - Delta Goodrem, The A To Z Of New Zealand, Are Our Phones Listening To Us?
We were joined by the lovely Delta Goodrem and played a goooood old fashioned Jono & Ben prank on her. We also chatted about how as a parent you are basically…
Jono, Ben & Megan - The PodcastJuly 20 - Ben's iPhone On Shuffle, Big News Small Town, The A To Z Of New Zealand
Kia Ora! On today's show, we discussed alternative uses for products after one man used Marmite instead of glue as a binder... Bizzare, but we had some goodies…
Jono, Ben & Megan - The PodcastJuly 17 - Anne-Marie, The A To Z Of New Zealand, What Have You Not Done In A Very Long Time?
Happy Friday friends! Jono brought back three way calling (does anyone remember that!?) and tested it out on Ben's wife Amanda... HILARIOUS. We also got to…
Jono, Ben & Megan - The PodcastJuly 16 - Urzila Carlson, Reception Reception, Have You Gone Viral?
On today's show we talked to the lady who threw a sex toy at Steven Joyce a few years ago (you may or may not know the viral video, if you don't, please search…
Jono, Ben & Megan - The PodcastJuly 15 - Judith Collins, The A To Z Of New Zealand, Ben Gifted His Wife A Frying Pan
Hey mates! Today we spoke to Judith Collins, the new leader of the National Party, as well as JAWSH 685 who collaborated with Jason Derulo on Savage Love which…
Jono, Ben & Megan - The PodcastJuly 14 - SOL3 MIO, The Referendumb, The A To Z Of New Zealand
This morning we caught up with the boys from SOL3 MIO. Ben's mum loves them so we decided to call her and put her "on hold" (when in fact it was just SOL3 MIO…
Jono, Ben & Megan - The PodcastJuly 13 - Tom Sainsbury, Ben's Duets, The A To Z Of New Zealand
Ben told a story about his daughter's new band name, but what would Jono & Ben call themselves if they were a band? Jono made it inappropriate obviously! Ben's…
Jono, Ben & Megan - The PodcastJuly 10 - The A To Z Of New Zealand, $20 Karen, Where Have You Fallen Asleep?
If you're a Kiwi and you don't know who $20 Karen is, well, have we got the podcast for you. A voice message she left for someone went viral a few years ago…
Jono, Ben & Megan - The PodcastJuly 09 - Reception Reception, Jingle Bells, What Did Your Kids Ruin In A Shop?
Reception Reception is back! This is one of our favourite prank segments where Jono calls a random receptionist, asks for them to pass on a message to Ben, and…
Jono, Ben & Megan - The PodcastJuly 08 - Don't Call Us We'll Call You, The A To Z Of New Zealand, Have You Been Scammed?
On today's show, we chatted to Barb who has NEVER BEEN ON THE INTERNET! Well actually she kind of has, but she hasn't seen Charlie Bit My Finger and all the…
Jono, Ben & Megan - The PodcastJuly 07 - The Referendumb, Parent Purchases You Regret, The A To Z Of New Zealand
Hey podcasters! On today's episode, Ben shared a story about how he got himself in trouble with his wife because of a secret that involved the babysitter…
Jono, Ben & Megan - The PodcastJuly 06 - PM Jacinda Ardern, Jono & Ben's Bite Club, The Oldest Person To Jump Off The Harbour Bridge
On today's podcast we chatted to Jacinda Ardern and she dictated the length of our interview... Because she could stop the interview as soon as we asked her a…
Jono, Ben & Megan - The PodcastJuly 03 - Pledge For Plunket 2020
Kia Ora podcasters! Today was Pledge for Plunket day at The Hits - where we try and raise money for Plunket so they can keep doing the epic work they do for…
Jono, Ben & Megan - The PodcastJuly 02 - Reception Reception, Messaging The Wrong Person, Producer Juliet Is Parking Illegally At Work!
Good morning good evening or goodnight for whenever you're listening. Today we sprung a pop quiz on an unsuspecting New Zealander and she took it like a champ!…
Jono, Ben & Megan - The PodcastJuly 01 - Michael Galvin, The A To Z Of New Zealand, What's The Most Pedantic Thing You Do?
In today's podcast, we continue with our A to Z and we call Bunnythorpe, a lovely village just north of Palmerston North and apparently the residents there…
Jono, Ben & Megan - The PodcastJune 30 - Nano Girl, The A To Z Of New Zealand, We Gave Away $5000 Today!!!
We continue phoning every town and city in NZ with our 'A to Z' and today we called Bulls, AKA Ben's favourite town because it's full of puns. Also, after Ben…
Jono, Ben & Megan - The PodcastJune 29 - The A To Z Of New Zealand, Ben's Duets, Have You Worked For A Famous Person?
Happy Monday! On today's podcast we call Broadwood (or so we think) for our A-Z of New Zealand and end up chatting to some absolute Kiwi characters. We also…
Jono, Ben & Megan - The PodcastJune 26 - Your Haircut Horror Stories, The A To Z Of New Zealand, What Mum-Ribilia Has Your Mum Kept?
Jono had a bit of a haircut horror (yes you're thinking correctly, how can he when he's bald?!), we also talked about Mum-ribilia: the things of yours that…
Jono, Ben & Megan - The PodcastJune 25 - Jono Was Trapped In The Bathroom, The A To Z Of New Zealand, Six60's Chris Mac
On today's episode, Jono introduced an alarm clock that you should have... Awfully inspirational... Until it took a turn! We also wondered whether artists get…
Jono, Ben & Megan - The PodcastJune 24 - The A To Z Of New Zealand, Jono's Voicemail Message, What Did You Flood?
Hello Podcasters! On today's episode we head to Bluff for The A to Z of New Zealand - Every day we call a different town/city across the country and we're only…
Jono, Ben & Megan - The PodcastJune 23 - Reception Reception, Drip Dry Or Hand Dry, How Many Showers Do You Have A Day?
On today's podcast, we discuss the ICONIC (aka very simple) "dad" meals that our dads are known for cooking when mum's away, we play Reception Reception - if…
Jono, Ben & Megan - The PodcastJune 22 - BoozeTalkZB, The Pea Negotiation, What Have You Had On Your Face?
BoozeTalkZB The A To Z of New Zealand The Pea Negotiation Irene Van Dyke called in to help Ben with coaching his daughter's Netball team Don't Call Us, We'll…
Jono, Ben & Megan - The PodcastJune 19 - Jacinda Ardern, The A To Z Of New Zealand, Can Jono Type With His Eyes Closed?
Jacinda Ardern called in Our cardboard cutout has been returned Can Jono type with his eyes closed? What are your thoughts on the weed referendum? What couple…
Jono, Ben & Megan - The PodcastJune 18 - Jono's Parents Upgraded To A New iPhone, Benee, Unusual Eating Habits
Jono's parents upgraded to a new iPhone Benee dropped in for a chat Ben's been helping with the kids school projects... We want to hear about your unusual…
Jono, Ben & Megan - The PodcastJune 17 - Paul Sinha, Jono Won The Lotto, Does Your Name Suit Your Profession?
What did Ben's friend eat? The A To Z of New Zealand Does your name suit your profession? Paul Sinha called in Spy Listener Barb gave us some feedback on the…
Jono, Ben & Megan - The PodcastJune 16 - Karen O'Leary, News In Beeps, What Paraphernalia Do You Have At Home?
Karen O'Leary called in Who has the best yarns? Ben believes the Warriors are cursed Spy Jono had an incident in a taxi The Referendumb What paraphernalia do…
Jono, Ben & Megan - The PodcastJune 15 - BoozeTalkZB, Ben's Duets, When Did You Get Locked Out?
BoozetalkZB Spy Ben's duets Jono's feeling a bit sensitive The A To Z of New Zealand When did you get locked out? An update on Our Very Responsible Safe Social…
Jono, Ben & Megan - The PodcastJune 11 - We Apologise To Bruce Russell, Rob Judge, Being Swallowed By A Whale
Rob Judge called in An update on Our Very Responsible Safe Social Distancing Tour Ben calls NewsTalkZB's Bruce Russell to apologise Spy The A To Z of New…
Jono, Ben & Megan - The PodcastJune 10 - Our Very Responsible Safe Social Distancing Tour Has Commenced!
Our Very Responsible Safe Social Distancing Tour has commenced! Ben put his back out Has Tiktok turned your kids into zombies? Spy What do the cutouts need to…
Jono, Ben & Megan - The PodcastJune 09 - The Referendumb, Date Night Fails, How Much Have You Spent On Your Pet?
We're officially in Alert Level 1! How much have you spent on your pet? We're sending cardboard cutouts of ourselves around the country Spy The A To Z of New…
Jono, Ben & Megan - The PodcastJune 08 - Battery Operated Pets, BoozeTalkZB, Is It Weird For Adults To Play With Lego?
We're caught up in a Zoom-A-Thon scandal! Producer Heidi is eight months pregnant Ben's Duets... We received a strange compliment about the show Spy…
Jono, Ben & Megan - The PodcastJune 05 - Radio Hauraki's Matt & Jerry Hijacked The Hits, Dan Carter, Your Hitchhiker Stories
We want your hitchhiker stories... The Receptionist Test Story For Another Day Spy Dan Carter called in... Well kinda Ben's wife sent us audio of him doing…
Jono, Ben & Megan - The PodcastJune 04 - Hannah McQueen, Your Worst Public Performance Shocker, The Receptionist Test
The Receptionist Test What was your public performance shocker? We're sending cardboard cutouts of ourselves around the country! The A To Z Of New Zealand Spy…
Jono, Ben & Megan - The PodcastJune 03 - Synchronised Answering, The Best Thing You've Won, What Are Your Relationship Arrangements?
We're sending cardboard cutouts of ourselves around the country! What's the best thing you've won? Synchronised Answering Spy Big News Small Town Jono's kids…
Jono, Ben & Megan - The PodcastJune 02 - Rhys Darby, BoozetalkZB, Where Are You Listening Right Now?
The A To Z Of New Zealand Jono's eyebrows... We're sending cardboard cutouts of ourselves around New Zealand What ended up on your car? Kieran Read called in…
Jono, Ben & Megan - The PodcastMay 29 - Six60's Matiu Walters, News In Beeps, We're Giving Away Green Queens!
We're giving away Green Queens to celebrate the Queens Birthday Weekend Tohu Harris called in Boss Todd helped a burglar escape! We want to hear your almost…
Jono, Ben & Megan - The PodcastMay 27 - James Hardy, We Want To Give Away Green Queens, Misheard Song Lyrics
Misheard Song Lyrics Jono elbowed a chest We want to give out Green Queens James Hardy worked for the Queen and the Royal Family Spy Julia Robson Do you have…
Jono, Ben & Megan - The PodcastMay 28 - Bree Tomasel, A Bob The Builder Song Poll, Have You Solved A Crime?
We want to give out Green Queens What did the boss make you do? Nano Girl called in Bob The Builder song poll - is it fixed it or f***ed it? Spy Bree Tomasel…
Jono, Ben & Megan - The PodcastMay 26 - Kim Crossman, Ben Ran Into Some Trouble On Friday Night, Who Have You Sat Next To On A Plane?
Boss Todd claims he created 'Wooh Wooh' Have you been to an awards ceremony? Spy Big News Small Town Who have you sat next to on a plane? Ben ran into trouble…
Jono, Ben & Megan - The PodcastMay 25 - Sam Neil, BoozeTalkZB, Your Adult Playground Accidents
Sam Neil called in The A To Z Of New Zealand We want to hear your adult playground accidents Simon Bridges called in Ben reflects on past car crashes Spy…