The Edge Breakfast

Maya Jama’s sudden Love Island exit, the nightmare of almost being cast as an undercover "Nice Guy" on FBoy Island, and why Kiwi reality TV is so painful to watch. Plus, unearned 20s confidence, learning Adele in three days, and a master plan to flex on strangers at the Christchurch Airport piano.

Clint is still off air after an Africa trip, so the team previews the day’s guests, commits to Movember banter, and shares awkward real-life stories before celebrating ambulance officer Jade’s birthday. Scandal includes Celine Dion and Jack Black rocking out at Metallica and Justin Timberlake denying Britney inspired “What Goes Around.” They break down the tight New Zealand election with Georgie from Three Girls One Beehive, then Sven’s chaotic “correspondent” take. Other segments cover OnlyFans spending stats, Easy Money attempts, Homegrown ticket wins, “sizzle vs sausage” disappointments, Marketing Monday jingles, and a debate about a billionaire bill-paying app.
03:18 Bunnings Misunderstanding
04:56 Birthday Ambulance Caller
07:05 Scandal Headlines
09:13 Dinner Party Debate
13:48 Election Explained
18:43 OnlyFans Spending Stats
22:02 Easy Money
24:13 New iPhone Letdown
26:56 Sizzle Versus Sausage
31:34 Sven politics update
34:50 Homegrown Ticket Game
37:46 Clints Back Bingo
43:46 Easy Money
46:13 Marketing Monday Jingles
52:32 Billionaire Debt Swipe
01:00:08 News Roundup Wrap

Here are the eight best bits from this week, With Cal filling in whilst Clint's away in Africa. Including our imposter winner and Cal's marketing Monday jingle.

The crew goes completely off the rails into conspiracy territory and questionable locker room etiquette. From peeling back TikTok’s viral evidence that Beyoncé has been shaving five years off her age to Dan and Kel going head-to-head over whether the Egyptian pyramids were stacked bricks or alien technology, no rabbit hole is left unexplored.

Clint, Meg and Dan kick off Friday with Christmas excitement, Meg’s daughter learning what school is really like, and chaotic schoolyard memories before a quick news roundup. They give away $100 to Starship nurse Amy and discuss trying “laughter yoga.” Easy Money nearly pays out, then the team covers Bridgit Mendler’s pivot from Disney star to founder of a $2B space tech company, sparking “upgrade or downgrade” career calls. Producer Brady’s diary recaps the week, the imposters game ends with another wrong pick, and they test who can shout loudest. They compare NCEA Level 3 results, then award $500 to Lauren, whose shocking cheating story turns out true.
00:00 Friday Christmas Vibes
01:18 Coffee Catch Up Daisy School Shock
04:29 Edge Scandal Headlines
06:29 First Caller
09:54 Trying Laughter Yoga
13:21 Easy Money
15:13 Bridgit Mendler Space Tech Pivot
18:43 Upgrade Downgrade Job Pivots
24:15 Producer Diary Highlights
27:46 Marketing Monday Jingle
28:33 Imposter Recap
35:48 Worlds Loudest Shout
40:18 Easy Money
42:24 NCEA Exam Nerves