The Chaser is on! Specifically Shaun Wallace, the very first Chaser from global TV mega-hit The Chase. Ahead of his visit to Aotearoa-New Zealand, Simon's first international celebrity guest beams in from his London home to discuss juggling criminal law work and a television career, growing up Black in 1960s Britain, and how he keeps his mind and body healthy. Shaun even agrees to take on Simon in a general knowledge quiz. Shaun has teamed up with Believe It Or Not quiz events for a five-centre tour of New Zealand. Each event - Auckland, Hawke's Bay, Wellington, Invercargill and Kaipoi - will raise money for a different local charity. Some events are sold out. For information about remaining tickets, visit: https://www.believeitornot.co.nz/shaunwallace2023.html You can read stories supporting this episode on stuff.co.nz. Need more great podcasts? Check out Stuff's full catalogue here. GET IN TOUCH Feedback? Got a guest you’d like Simon to talk to? We’re listening! Email us at [email protected]  CREDITS Host: Simon Bridges Producers: Chris Reed and Jen Black Audio editing and mixing: John Ropiha and Connor Scott

Still one of the world's best-known netballers almost a decade after retiring from the international arena, Irene van Dyk grew up in apartheid-era South Africa before moving to Aotearoa in 2000 and becoming one of our most popular athletes. She beams in from her Napier home to tell Simon about her incredible life and career - meeting Nelson Mandela, carrying a gun and overcoming criticism when she first moved to New Zealand. You can read stories supporting this episode on stuff.co.nz. Need more great podcasts? Check out Stuff's full catalogue here. GET IN TOUCH Feedback? Got a guest you’d like Simon to talk to? We’re listening! Email us at [email protected]  CREDITS Host: Simon Bridges Producers: Chris Reed and Jen Black Audio editing and mixing: Connor Scott and John Ropiha

Tom Sainsbury is a walking definition of polymath. An acclaimed actor, comedian, director and writer - not to mention Snapchat Dude - he tells Simon about swapping his parents' Matamata farm for the bright lights of Auckland. They talk Buddhism, veganism and why he wants a statue. Tom also explains why he decided to impersonate Simon - complete with acrostic poems! - in a series of viral videos. Tom is part of the New Zealand International Comedy Festival. His show Gone Bananas is at Te Auha, Wellington till May 12 and the Q Theatre, Auckland from May 16-19. He'll also co-host Loud & Queer at St James Theatre, Wellington on May 20. You can read stories supporting this episode on stuff.co.nz. Need more great podcasts? Check out Stuff's full catalogue here. GET IN TOUCH Feedback? Got a guest you’d like Simon to talk to? We’re listening! Email us at [email protected]  CREDITS Host: Simon Bridges Producers: Chris Reed and Jen Black Audio editing and mixing: John Ropiha

Join Simon Bridges and various guests from season 3 as they respond to his quickfire General Knowledge questions. Generally Famous will return shortly for its fourth season.

After excelling as a dancer and snowboarder, Hayley Holt became a regular and popular face on our TV screens. Professional success was offset by alcoholism and losing a child in late pregnancy before she battled back. She chats to Simon about facing her demons, her ADHD diagnosis, her brush with politics - and the joys of family life with her partner and baby son, Raven. Hayley's autobiography, Second Chances, is out now. WARNING: This podcast covers topics that may be upsetting, including miscarriage, stillbirth and alcoholism. A range of organisations can help. For support around miscarriage and stillbirth click here For support around alcoholism click here. You can read stories supporting this episode on stuff.co.nz. Need more great podcasts? Check out Stuff's full catalogue here. GET IN TOUCH Feedback? Got a guest you’d like Simon to talk to? We’re listening! Email us at [email protected]  CREDITS Host: Simon Bridges Producers: Chris Reed and Jen Black Audio editing and mixing: John Ropiha