Jono, Ben & Megan - The Podcast

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 reveals debt collectors have been in touch after forgetting to pay the family phone bill for months
(26:00) How social media helped Ben Boyce find his lost drivers license
(28:20) The team debates the best way to de-ice a windscreen, resulting in listener hacks and the questionable "Megan Method".

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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 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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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.
Plus, the story behind the viral KFC wedding photos, sharing kai with celebrities, and how he looked to Jono and Ben's unconventional success in media as proof that making a career from entertaining people was possible!

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**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 $1 million.
(15:30) Ben claims he’s finally earning schoolyard cred thanks to his surprisingly popular homemade lunch buns...
(18:40) Megan Papa's opens up about her experience with an eating disorder and body image, prompting an emotional response from listeners.
(26:40) Pie Awards winner Jason joins the show after taking home gold for New Zealand’s best mince and gravy pie.
(30:10) Producer Grace Hilliam asks the important question: if she turned into a worm, would she still have a job?
(32:40) The team discovers they’re slowly turning into their parents, one whole apple core at a time.

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