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.
Megan Realised She Was Getting Married on Her Husband's 16th Birthday! | FULL SHOW
On today’s show:
(00:00) Megan discovers she was getting married on the exact day Andrew was celebrating his 16th birthday...
(03:20) Plans ramp up for the World's Shortest Parade in Masterton and Ben is offered a very short stint as mayor!
(10:45) Ben's frustrating attempt to track down a missing receipt while standing in a shop queue
(13:30) Elton John’s kneecap necklace sparks stories of the unusual body parts people have kept
(21:10) Jono pretends to know what he’s talking about during a very serious wine conversation
(28:40) A Monday morning w...
The Shortest Mayoral Reign In New Zealand History? | Itty Bitty Bit
We find out the Masterton Mayor won’t actually be at our parade! But will she let Ben be honorary mayor for 60 seconds? 👀
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Why Ben Had to Step Out of Line... | Itty Bitty Bit
Ben tried to exchange something he’d bought but had forgotten the receipt. A quick text home turned into an increasingly frustrating scavenger hunt, only for him to realise the whole problem was down to his terrible description...
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Jono Faked Being a Wine Snob | Itty Bitty Bit
A basketball sideline chat takes an unexpected turn when Jono gets mistaken for a wine connoisseur. Faced with talk of blackcurrants, smoky notes and vintage drops, he has no choice but to bluff his way through it...
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Ben's Holiday Accident Came Back To Haunt Him | THE GREATEST HITS
One year ago this week... Years after accidentally taking out an eight-year-old on a Fiji water slide, Ben comes face-to-face with his dad again.
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THE HIT LIST | Week 33
Missed the show this week? Don’t worry! We’ve wrapped up all the greatest hits into one easy listen.
(03:20) Jono asks the dumbest moon question and leaves Producer Grace stumped
(10:45) Ben experiences an emotional milestone as Sienna heads off to her first school ball
(21:15) Could MySpace be making a comeback? Plus Megan reveals her iconic username: MusicMinx
And plenty more chaos from the week 👀
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Our $2,000 Counteroffer for a Rare Woolworths Collectible | FULL SHOW
On today’s show:
(00:00) PJ Harding gets the hard sell to become Grand Marshal of our costume parade
(04:40) Producer Troy’s friend pulls the ultra rare flocked Bullseye collectible from a single Woolworths purchase
(08:20) The team debates what the rare Bullseye is actually worth
(12:00) A neighbour is caught wearing a stolen school rugby jersey… complete with the owner’s name on it
(15:25) Megan’s blood donation trip takes an unexpected turn after loading up on snacks first
(19:35) Shane Cameron reveals the unusual way he used to get to school
<...Megan’s Most Embarrassing Blood Donor Flex Yet | Itty Bitty Bit
After proudly telling everyone she was off to save lives, Megan turned up to donate blood only to discover she wasn't actually allowed to...
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Shane Cameron Reveals What It Was Really Like Sparring Mike Tyson
From riding a horse to school on the East Coast to sharing the ring with Mike Tyson, former heavyweight boxer Shane Cameron joins us to talk about his new autobiography Mountain Warrior.
He shares incredible stories from his career, reflects on life after boxing, reveals the best advice Tyson ever gave him, and opens up about the challenges, injuries, and lessons that shaped his journey.
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He Denied Stealing It While Wearing It | Itty Bitty Bit
A neighbour goes to confront someone about missing clothes and gets the most unbelievable response imaginable. The only problem? The guy answering the door is literally wearing the stolen rugby jersey with the owner’s name on it....
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The Best-Ever Concert Comes With an Age Crisis | FULL SHOW
On today’s show:
(00:00) Producer Troy rates Laufey as the greatest concert he’s ever attended and discovers he might be the oldest guy in the crowd
(04:25) The emotional highs and lows of finally completing the Disney Ooshie collection
(07:35) Incredible stories from listeners who got lost as kids, including a six-hour disappearance in Spain
(11:25) Has Producer Troy ruined Ben’s parade by caving on this one thing?
(15:55) A motel getaway is interrupted when Megan's son accidentally sets multiple alarm clocks for the middle of the night
(18:50) Producer Troy s...
The Underground Network Of 11-Year-Old Gamers | Itty Bitty Bit
Jono gets transported straight back to the arcade days, where Street Fighter moves were closely guarded secrets. Before the internet, gaming tips were passed down through an underground network of kids like ancient wisdom...
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Entertainment Reporter on MySpace Making a Comeback | Itty Bitty Bit
We catch up with our entertainment reporter Nicole for a nostalgic chat about MySpace’s ruthless Top 8, Ariana Grande, fame, and the pressures of life in the spotlight.
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One Toddler, Two Hotel Alarms, Zero Sleep | Itty Bitty Bit
A family getaway took a turn when Megan's son accidentally programmed not one but TWO hotel alarm clocks to go off in the middle of the night. Just when they got back to sleep, round two arrived...
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Ben’s Secret Snapchat Circle Sparks Workplace Drama | FULL SHOW
On today’s show:
(00:00) Why Jono spends 55 minutes on hold only to be told the office is closed...
(02:15) Ben explains why his Snapchat circle is extremely exclusive
(05:30) Jono admits to taking hotel key cards which sparks a huge debate. Do hotels actually care if guests take their swipe cards home?
(12:20) Megan reveals the petty workplace revenge that brought her joy
(17:40) Jono is SICK of the Ooshies craze as it take over our office...
(29:25) Ben’s costume collection finally gets support from an unlikely region and we chat to t...
The Most Petty Thing Megan Has Ever Done | Itty Bitty Bit
After Megan Papa's reveals she's great at holding grudges but terrible at actual revenge, she shares the sneaky elevator stunt she pulled on a colleague she's been quietly feuding with...
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How Far Would You Go for an Ooshie? | Itty Bitty Bit
The Ooshie obsession has officially taken over. From secret workplace swap meets to schoolyard trading tactics, we share just how far people are going to complete their collections and remembers the collectibles that ruled their childhoods...
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Megan Papa’s “Plant Theft” Trial | FULL SHOW
On today’s show:
(00:00) Megan Papa's finds herself accused of workplace theft after taking a cutting from an office plant
(03:50) Jono declares war on Woolworths collectibles and the nation’s obsession with Ushies!
(05:50) Dear Megan: A husband says he’s no longer attracted to his wife after a dramatic makeover
(14:00) Producer Grace reveals how she’s scoring free café rewards from everyone’s coffee orders
(17:40) How Megan accidentally becomes a babysitter during a visit to a public spa pool
(21:25) Could MySpace make a comeback? Plus Megan reveals her old use...
The Unsupervised Spa Pool Baby Incident | Itty Bitty Bit
Megan Papa's relaxing family spa trip takes an unexpected turn when a toddler is left floating solo in the middle of their spa pool. The team debates when someone else's kid suddenly becomes your responsibility...
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When a Stranger Makes Your Day | Itty Bitty Bit
Ben gets the ultimate compliment from the cool guy at the gym, while his Toy Story backpack proves once again that not everyone is a fan...
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MySpace Is Back? | Itty Bitty Bit
Could MySpace really be making a comeback? We dive into the return of the original social media platform, reminisce about profile songs and Top 8 friends, and uncover Megan's unforgettable MySpace name: MusicMinx. Then listeners call in to share their most cringe-worthy old usernames!
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Ben’s Lost Wheel Makes an Emotional Airport Reunion | FULL SHOW
On today's show:
(00:00) Ben Boyce's mum gets completely traumatised by a horror movie recommendation
(04:10) The movies we wish we’d never watched and the callers who are still scarred
(10:10) School ball season is here, and Ben somehow becomes the centre of attention at his daughter's pre-ball celebrations... despite agreeing he wouldn't
(14:25) Ben’s missing suitcase wheel makes an unbelievable return
(17:20) Producer Grace is stunned when Jono Pryor asks whether the Moon is bigger than Earth, sparking a surprisingly heated debate!
(28:00) Ben signs up for a Hobbiton fun run...
Dumb Question or Fair Question? | Itty Bitty Bit
A simple question from Jono, "Is the moon the same size as Earth?", turned into a four-day argument with Producer Grace convinced it might be the dumbest thing she's ever heard. But after opening the phones, it turns out Jono isn't alone...
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Ben is the Centre of Attention at His Daughter’s Ball | Itty Bitty Bit
School ball season is in full swing, and while dropping his daughter off for her first ball, Ben Boyce found himself in an unexpected situation stealing the spotlight from his daughter...
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Liam Lawson Prank Makes Megan Cry | THE GREATEST HITS
One year ago this week... Jono and Ben convince Megan she missed a Liam Lawson interview and It ends in tears.
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THE HIT LIST | Week 32
Missed the show this week? Don’t worry! We’ve wrapped up all the greatest Hits into one easy listen.
(03:10) Megan's son discovers where chicken drumsticks really come from
(05:50) Jono admits he hid in a toilet cubicle for 11 minutes to avoid a conversation at work...
(10:40) The update from pie-maker Jason after the prestigious Bakels Pie Awards
(14:05) An awkward first-meeting hug leaves Ben needing to explain himself
And plenty more chaos from the week 👀
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Did Jono Really Call a Colleague “Babe”? | FULL SHOW
On today’s show:
(00:00) Jono sparks an office scandal after accidentally calling a colleague “babe”… or was it “bud”? The colleague herself joins the show to settle the debate.
(04:25) Ben’s costume collection is causing chaos at home, and Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown weighs in on the idea of a Queen Street parade!
(08:35) Megan reveals the one question her husband Andrew still refuses to answer, leading to a very spirited on-air defence.
(19:35) Ben takes his costume museum pitch directly to Te Papa… dressed as a deflating blow-up horse.
(23:30) The team debates batter...
Megan Finally Asks Her Husband "The Number" | Itty Bitty Bit
Megan Papas' thought she knew everything about her husband Andrew... until one question stopped him in his tracks. When she asked how many people he'd slept with before they met... his mysterious response was: "You've got to remember, I went on tour with a boy band."
Naturally, the team couldn't let it go and called Andrew live on air!!
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Ben Wants to Go to the Ooshies Swap Meet Alone | Itty Bitty Bit
What happens when the kids stop caring, but the parents keep collecting? Ben Boyce reveals he's the real Ooshies superfan in his household as he tries to convince his teenagers to join him at a swap meet...
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Megan Papa's Held Up a Flight for $35 Sunglasses?! | FULL SHOW
On today’s show:
(00:00) Airport chaos as Megan Papas' loses her brand-new sunglasses and Ben discovers the broken suitcase wheel at the airport was actually his!
(03:50) Megan’s son has an existential crisis after realising a roast chicken is, in fact, a chicken
(06:25) We pitch to Te Papa the idea of preserving Ben’s costumes in their collection...
(09:50) Megan gets mysteriously upgraded at the Wellington hotel while everyone else is left behind.
(13:10) What's the fastest you've ever lost something? A listener almost lost their $10,000 engagement ring!
(24:00) Jono Pryor r...
Megan’s Mystery Hotel Upgrade | Itty Bitty Bit
We arrive in Wellington, but one team member scores a surprise hotel upgrade... and Ben and Jono are not taking it well.
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Jono's Bloody Forehead at Te Papa| Itty Bitty Bit
Jono recalls the time an MC gig at Te Papa went disastrously wrong, ending with a run-in with a giant soldier exhibit and a very bloody forehead...
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Louis Davis: The Fame He Never Planned For
Social media star, author and proud dad Louis Davis joins Jono, Ben & Megan to celebrate the release of his new book, The Modern Dad.
Louis opens up about the realities of parenting, why becoming a father gave him a new appreciation for his own parents, and the challenges of sharing the most personal parts of his life. He also reflects on his incredible journey from making videos as a university assignment to being recognised around the world, while still calling the small coastal community he grew up in home.
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Jono Hid in a Toilet Cubicle for 11 Minutes to Avoid Someone | FULL SHOW
**Content Warning from 18:30 to 23:10 there is discussion of eating disorders. Some listeners may find these topics distressing or triggering. Please take care while listening and seek support if needed**
On today’s show:
(00:00) Jono Pryor reveals the extreme lengths he went to avoid an awkward catch-up at work, including an 11-minute stint hiding in a toilet cubicle.
(02:20) Ben Boyce's costume collection saga continues as Amanda delivers a brutal update on the “use them or lose them” ultimatum.
(07:10) The team debates a viral dilemma: take $50,000 guaranteed or flip a coin for a shot at...
The Weird Parent Habits We Swore We'd Never Copy | Itty Bitty Bit
Jono has picked up one of his dad's most unusual habits: eating an entire apple, core included. The conversation quickly spirals into the strange ways we all become our parents eventually...
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Megan Opens Up About Eating Disorder Recovery
Content Warning: This episode contains discussion of eating disorders, body image, weight loss, diet culture and mental health. Some listeners may find these topics distressing or triggering. Please take care while listening and seek support if needed.
In this deeply personal chat, Megan shares for the first time her experience living with an eating disorder and her journey through recovery. Prompted by recent conversations online about celebrity bodies and changing beauty standards, she reflects on the impact of diet culture, the pressure to be thin, and why she fears society may be moving backwards.
If...
Ben’s Costume Collection Is About To Get Him In Trouble | FULL SHOW
On today’s show:
(00:00) Megan calls in sick at 4:00am and Ben questions whether her cough is doing a little too much acting...
(03:10) A disastrous American national anthem performance has us revisiting Fergie’s infamous rendition
(06:40) Celebrity encounters gone wrong, including someone unknowingly taking a photo for James Cameron
(10:20) Producer Grace reveals how eating three packs of mints landed her in a wheelchair
(12:00) We debate whether parents really miss the mess kids leave behind...
(15:00) Ben’s garage full of costumes sparks a “use it or lose it” ultimatum f...
Paddy Gower Exposes the Illegal Peptide Boom in New Zealand
How easy is it to buy an illegal peptide drug in New Zealand? Paddy Gower shares what happened when he ordered unapproved weight-loss medication directly from China through an Instagram ad.
The conversation explores the booming peptide market, customs challenges, health risks, and why experts believe these drugs are about to become even more popular.
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The Laxative Effect | Itty Bitty Bit
A chewing gum warning label sparks panic! We confesses to never reading terms and conditions, and a sausage sizzle road trip leads to an unforgettable laxative story...
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No Chance I’m Chipping In For This Tight Ass Lunatic! | FULL SHOW
On today’s show:
(00:00) A WhatsApp group donation drive takes a wild turn when one newly added member doesn’t realise he can’t see the chat history.
(03:10) Megan’s son starts demanding crust-free sandwiches after a certain radio host spoiled him.
(06:00) Ben’s costume collection has officially taken over the garage, and his wife issues a "use them or lose them" ultimatum.
(15:10) The team share things they were “today years old” when they discovered, from grapefruit myths to car light misconceptions and where your tongue actually rests.
(25:00) Ben admits to drivi...
