On today’s show: How Jono ended up trapped in a car with a kid he didn't knoe... Megan’s eye twitch saga: Doctor Google vs ChatGPT – and why she’s blaming the team for stress. Ben confesses to missing the most obvious TV plot twist ever The Mariah Carey Christmas game heats up! Who’s still in, and who got taken out by their kids? Listener Grant shares his hilariously awkward photo with Mariah Carey Your most cringe-worthy celebrity encounters – from Tom Cruise in a cable car to a Jack Black “jump hug.” Lotto fever: $55 million must be won! We chat with Lotto’s head of comms about syndicates, champagne rooms, and whether winners ever share the love. Instagram: @THEHITSBREAKFASTFacebook: The Hits Breakfast with Jono, Ben & MeganSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Joel Little on Working with Lorde, Taylor Swift & Imagine Dragons
Grammy-winning producer Joel Little joins us to talk about his incredible journey that led him to work with global superstars like Lorde, Taylor Swift, and Imagine Dragons. Joel shares behind-the-scenes stories from the studio, the pressure after “Royals,” and why some songs never see the light of day.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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FULL SHOW: Is Ben A Nepo Dad?
On today’s show: Ben reveals he puts gum in his pocket Is Ben a nepo Dad? We hear your YouTube tutorial haircut gone wrong... Basty has started calling everyone (even Megan) something Which one of us does the office think will plan the most romantic date? Producer Sarah talks to us about how she got out of Mariah game Should Troy really listen to ChatGPT for this? Is Toni Street sabotaging us in the Mariah game? This person has been in the Mariah game since last year! Instagram: @THEHITSBREAKFASTFacebook: The Hits Breakfast with Jono, Ben & MeganSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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We chat to UK comedian John Bishop!
John Bishops joins us to chat about coming back to NZ to celebrate 25 years of comedySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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FULL SHOW: Megan’s Cougar Dream...
On today’s show: Ben explains why he was carrying a stunt dummy at dawn Megan admits Formula 1 has taken over her personality… and shares a very unexpected dream! The office Secret Santa saga continues – who’s still holding last year’s gift hostage? We hear your WORST gifts ever (spoiler: one was literally a lemon). The Mariah Carey game goes international – we chat with a Canadian radio host about avoiding that song. Who’s most trusted to babysit kids? The office votes spark chaos. SailGP stars Blair Tuke & Leo Takahashi join us to talk 100km/h crashes and boat names. Megan claims credit for Liam Lawson’s new nickname “Minister of Defence.” Plus, we celebrate your little wins (and Ben’s vacuum warranty victory) Instagram: @THEHITSBREAKFASTFacebook: The Hits Breakfast with Jono, Ben & MeganSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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.
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