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.
Are You Out of the Game | Itty Bitty Bit
The Hits Mariah Carey Game is back for 2026, and after the first weekend we have already lost some players. Are you out of the game? Let us know on our Instagram or Facebook.
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The Walton School Time Capsule | Itty Bitty Bit
Walton Primary has opened up their 25-year-old time capsule and are now on a journey to return as many letters as they can. Jono, Ben & Megan spoke to the principal to find out how this journey started and how it unexpectedly went viral.
If you know anyone who had a letter in the time capsule and would like it returned, contact [email protected]
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Megan is taking down Christmas | FULL SHOW
(00:00) Intro (03:20) Monday Motivation (06:10) Time Capsule - Walton School (11:00) Have you left a time capsule (15:00) Megan has already put her Christmas tree (18:35) Are you already out of the game? (23:30) Ben spent Halloween in his room (27:40) When did you go into the wrong room
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Lets get Maxxing | Hit List
Missed the show this week? Don’t worry! We’ve wrapped up all the greatest hits into one easy listen.
(00:00) Aura Maxxing (07:00) We ran into a ex (09:30) Ben is in the dog box (11:15)What did you get when trick-or-treating? (18:30) What did the kids eat?And plenty more chaos from the week 👀
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This Influencing thing has gone too far | Itty Bitty Bit
Andrew has had one viral video and now he is taking on the role of influencer to a whole new level & Megan is not happy about it
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What time capsules are sealed away | Itty Bitty Bit
A New Zealand School has gone viral after opening a 25 year old time capsule. Has anyone got a time capsule and have they changed from burrying to voicemails?
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Jono is offending everyone | FULL SHOW
(00:00) Megan's Halloween Costume (04:20) Auckland Marathon (07:25) What did you eat as a kid? (17:50) Jono is accused of stereotyping (21:50) Have you left a time capsule? (36:35) Ben longs for the return of this store (38:40) ChatGPT thinks what? (42:00) Jono was food shamed
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Jono Needs to Rant | Itty Bitty Bit
Jono needs to take a moment to get something off his chest. When did lunchboxes become a hazard zone?
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No one knows what Megan is dressed as | FULL SHOW
(00:00) One of us broke a promise... (04:00) Ick or Tick (07:45) If the Mariah game had started both Megan & Ben would be out (09:20) What were you given while trick or treating (16:25) We go over some of Producer Troy's best moments (20:45) Sexiest man alive (25:20) Let's do it (27:30) Where did Mariah catch you out (34:53) Ben is in the dog box... (38:25) Are you done for the year? (43:30) Jono needs to rant
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Dinner Time Guilt | Itty Bitty Bit
Megan had a parenting whoopsie, a common phrase we heard around the dinner table back fired when Megan and Andrew tried to use it...
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Ben Keeps Trying to Aura Farm | FULL SHOW
(00:00) Intro (03:20) What strange accounts are we following (06:10) Ben's vs G Flip (08:55) We ran into an ex... (11:30) Dear Megan (19:45) Can Jono stay awake during the movie (22:50) Dinner guilt (26:20) Aura Farming (33:19) Have you ever gone to the wrong airport?
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Dear Megan | Itty Bitty Bit
My girlfriend took me to her friends party a few months ago, where I got chatting to one of her friends I'd never met before. Turns out we share a nerdy love of planes and tracking where they're going.We got talking about how cool it would be to have a little device on your windowsill that tells you what planes are flying overhead and where they're going.
He was like, I can make that for you man! I was like how good, this guy is a champ!A few weeks later, he turns up with the...
Mariah Carey Should She Stay Or Go? | Itty Bitty Bit
It is reaching the end of the year and you know what that means, our queen is defrosting. The Mariah Carey game is back for 2026, but should we keep the same song or try something different?
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Ben is terrified our phones are listening to us...| FULL SHOW
(00:00) Intro (03:15) Ben got caught out at Zara Larson (07:00) NZ Best concert moments (09:50) Your phones are listening to you (16:46) Alpha Quiz (20:40) Aiya when she grows up wants to be a... (24:00) Mariah Carey 2026, should she stay or go? (35:35) The pettiest thing you have done after a breakup
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Jared Padalecki | FULL INTERVIEW
The star of Gilmore Girls, Supernatural and Walker joins Jono, Ben & Megan ahead of Auckland's Armageddon.
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Ben’s Secret Plane Drool Footage Is Causing Chaos | FULL SHOW
On today’s show:
The critically panned movies we’ll defend forever Ben debuts a bold new theatre outfit and gets an honest review The surprising “10-minute radius” theory for happiness Megan’s five-year-old son is caught in a school love triangle Listeners share their childhood romantic gestures and first crush moves Weather Heather joins us with the Labour Weekend forecast Ben’s daughter captures some highly embarrassing plane footage Jono’s legendary Invercargill story comes back to haunt him Old-school technology people are still using today High School Musical stars Bart Johnson and Lucas Grabeel join the show We attemp...What are the Cast of Highschool Musical Doing Now | FULL INTERVIEW
Coach Bolton and Lucas from High School Musical join us to look back on their time at East High and chat about where life has taken them since the iconic Disney films.
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The Social Media Crab Comeback We’re All Invested In | FULL SHOW
On today’s show:
• Jono overhears rocket scientists discussing launches and the team plans a Rocket Lab theme song
• The niche social media accounts we can't stop following, including a crab’s incredible recovery journey
• Ben’s unexpected Netflix obsession with East of Eden, filmed right here in New Zealand
• Listeners reveal the secret double lives their pets have been living
• We put a listener’s sister on the spot for Kings of Leon tickets in Use Somebody
• Ben’s daughter catches him drooling mid-flight and records the evidence
• A heartfelt tribute to a beloved bas...
“That Was Bloody Florence Pugh!” | Itty Bitty Bit
A casual Auckland doorstep visit took a very unexpected turn when the person answering the door turned out to be Florence Pugh. The best part? They didn’t realise who she was until they’d already walked away.
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A Mum Sent a $42 Invoice After a Playdate?! | FULL SHOW
On today’s show:
Justin Bieber’s NZ trip sparks a wave of AI-generated celebrity sightings around the country Megan reveals the holiday read her husband picked from the library... and it’s changed everything The surprisingly ordinary things that make romance novel characters irresistible Dear Megan: A mum sends a $42 invoice after a three-hour playdate. Would you pay it? Listeners weigh in on charging parents for food, activities and playdates Pop-tober is in full swing with Zara Larsson, Lily Allen and more heading to NZ Jazz Thornton joins us fresh from an invite-only summit at Paris Hilton’s $65 mi...Jazz Thornton Got A DM From Paris Hilton And Thought It Was A Kidnapping Scam | Itty Bitty Bit
Jazz Thornton joins us fresh from a surreal weekend at Paris Hilton’s mansion after a surprise DM invitation!
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Ben’s Olivia Dean Singing Goes Horribly Wrong | FULL SHOW
On today’s show:
Elon Musk unveils a flying Tesla and we ask about the weirdest features in your car A viral dad wins over the internet dancing with his daughters at an Olivia Rodrigo concert The Silver Ferns beat Australia and we hand out a Phrase That Pays winner Our challenge to sneak “dingbat”, “bumfuzzled” and “Toni Street” into a live arena presentation Justin Bieber’s New Zealand photo dump and Ben’s expensive borrowed-car mishap When borrowing goes bad, including a PlayStation that was accidentally sold Megan reveals the cosmetic procedure she wants after an earring injury A special be...Megan Wants Cosmetic Surgery For… Her Earlobe?! | Itty Bitty Bit
Megan Papas reveals the unexpected cosmetic procedure she’s considering after a breastfeeding accident left her earlobe worse for wear...
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Have You Really Met Someone If It Was Only Over The Phone? | FULL SHOW
On Today’s Show:
Jono meets a plumber who insists they’ve met before… but have they really? New Zealanders weigh in on whether a phone conversation counts as “meeting” someone Record petrol prices spark frustration as callers reveal what they’re paying around the country Olivia Dean fever continues with show details, set times and rumours she’s already in New Zealand Why Kiwis constantly say “no stress if not” and whether it deserves its own merch line Jono reveals why he’s carrying baby wipes everywhere he goes What products are you secretly using that weren’t really designed for you...Megan Says We Should Cry In Front Of Our Kids | Itty Bitty Bit
During Mental Health Awareness Week, Megan opens up about her own journey and why she’s stopped pretending everything’s fine in front of her children.
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The Time Megan Sassed Rihanna | FULL SHOW
On Today’s Show:
Jono's Daughter, Poppy, gives her hilarious review of the leaders' debate after being made to watch it at school.
Megan accidentally says "back in my day" and questions whether she's officially getting old.
Jono shares an intense Uber ride where a road rage incident erupted right in front of him.
The team discusses fans who have seen the same artist multiple times, including a staff member seeing BTS seven times in one year.
Jono explains how he nearly walked up to the Prime Minister while sp...
Justin Bieber has been spotted in NZ! | Itty Bitty Bit
We chat to a trusty source who reveals Justin Bieber has been spotted in New Zealand... playing golf.
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Jono Approached the Prime Minister with Scissors | Itty Bitty Bit
Jono got a little too close to the Prime Minister... while spinning a pair of scissors on his finger.
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JOHN AIKEN ON RESILIENCE | FULL INTERVIEW
John Aiken joined us in studio to have a chat about his new show,and remembering the legendary Nigel Latta
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Ben’s Taken MORE Time Off Than Megan?! The Tally Is In | FULL SHOW
On today’s show:
Ben mysteriously disappears after just two days back at work and the annual leave tally heats up
The awkward hotel room misunderstanding that left reception with all the wrong ideas
Megan reveals the very specific video that calms her down after watching scary movies
The rise of the “man diva” and the most dramatic men in listeners’ lives
Economist Brad Olsen explains why fuel prices have gone through the roof again
New England holiday giveaway and a chance to see Sense & Sensibility
Megan’s...
Megan’s Powerful Response To The Shane Gillis Backlash | Itty Bitty Bit
What starts as a chat about a controversial comedy monologue quickly turns into a much deeper conversation. Megan lays out the realities women face every day, and Jono admits it completely changed his perspective.
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A Parents Worst Nightmare Happened to Ben on Holiday | Itty Bitty Bit
Ben thought he was in for a relaxing family holiday on the Gold Coast... until every parent's worst nightmare became reality, after getting separated from his daughter Sienna on a tram.
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New Zealand's Most Controversial Sheep | FULL SHOW
On Today’s Show:
Producer Troy's partner met Olivia Dean before she was famous. A listener shared an unforgettable encounter with David Bowie at the Airport. Tobey Maguire officiating his ex-wife's wedding. What did you do for your ex? The internet's obsession with the "sexy" Kiwibank sheep. Megan admitted she forgot about her dog while on holiday. An awkward post-show coffee run had the team doing a double-take at a nearby tattoo studio. The bizarre feud between Kelly Clarkson and a mechanical bird named Molly. Dear Megan: A listener discovered her husband was expelled from school for bullying and...Ben’s Snorkelling Disaster Led to a Public Wardrobe Malfunction | FULL SHOW
On today’s show:
Producer Troy is challenged to read Sense and Sensibility in a week Ben’s attempt to help his wife after snorkelling goes horribly wrong We open the phones for your accidental exposure and wardrobe malfunction stories A Zorb ride ends with an unexpected surprise for one listener An anonymous caller shares an unforgettable mother-in-law moment Michelle Pfeiffer had no idea Bruno Mars namedropped her in a hit song Ben’s bizarre bird-poo bullseye while driving at 100km/h Megan reveals why she thinks she has New Zealand’s nicest neighbour Producer Troy’s partner shares her st...The Winners Didn’t Know They’d Be Chaperoning PJ | Itty Bitty Bit
PJ and Matty have finally made it to America, but PJ’s already broken her bag and the trip's barely started. The team starts placing bets on whether she’ll make it home with her passport, phone and wallet intact.
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Ben’s Handmade Rugby Jersey | Itty Bitty Bit
Ben goes down memory lane after finding an old school rugby jersey with a DIY makeover that might explain a lot about him today....
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Jono Finally Confronts the 4AM Karaoke Neighbours | Itty Bitty Bit
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The Dear Megan Dilemmas Collection
From relationship secrets to wedding drama, this episode is packed with some of the biggest Dear Megan dilemmas yet.
(00:00) Should you know how much your partner earns after seven years together?
(08:30) What happens when a best friend's cheating ex becomes mates with your husband?
(25:35) A secret smoker hiding cigarettes from his wife...
(33:45) A bridesmaid with pink hair causing wedding tension.
(41:45) Arguments over relationship anniversaries.
(49:00) A husband is struggling after his wife undergoes a dramatic makeover.
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Megan's Heartbreaking Parenting Milestone | Itty Bitty Bit
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The Best Callers Podcast
From hilarious confessions and unbelievable stories to unexpected opinions and laugh-out-loud moments, we've rounded up some of the best caller moments from the show!
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