Si, Lana & The Breakfast Club

It started with a simple question: How do you actually say "Cuba"? It ended with Simon Barnett swearing at an AI bot on live radio.
In this hilarious clip from the Breakfast Club, the team hits Si up over his... unique... way of pronouncing certain words. From "Cuba" to "Restaurant," the debate gets heated until we bring in an Artificial Intelligence "expert" to settle the score. Si’s reaction to being corrected by a machine is an instant classic—and a total on-air blooper you have to hear to believe.

In today’s "That's Slightly Interesting," Bondy uncovers a mind-blowing story from the 1700s. We’re talking about a woman who gave birth to nearly 70 children, only for her husband to move on and father another 18 with his second wife! It’s a world record that sounds physically impossible, and as the team digs into the details, things take a very R18 turn. This is history like you've never heard it before.

We’ve been told for decades that 10,000 steps is the gold standard for health, but it turns out we’ve been chasing a ghost. Si dives into the very latest research from the European Congress on Obesity that completely debunks the 10k rule. There is a new "magic number" for health and weight maintenance, and it’s much more achievable than you think. The team discusses the surprising origins of the 10,000-step goal and why your fitness tracker might be setting you up for unnecessary stress. Listen in to find out what you should actually be aiming for.

Get your Tuesday started with Si, Lana & The Breakfast Club! Today’s episode isn't just a recap—it’s a treasure hunt. We have hidden today's actual guesses and the logic for Lana’s $20,000 Thing somewhere in this podcast. Can you find the clue that bags you the cash?
On today's show:
00:00 - Podcast Intro

02:14 - The "Cuba" Debate + Si's accidental slip-up

08:31 - Lana’s bedroom DJ set up & the 5 requests

16:33 - Why a Sauna is actually a health game-changer

19:43 - That’s Slightly Interesting: The woman with 70 kids

25:07 - THE INTERVIEW: Westlife on their 2027 NZ Tour

37:03 - Why the 10,000 steps rule is officially a myth

39:37 - Mexico's 3-month World Cup holiday & childhood memories

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Irish pop royalty Westlife join Si and Lana for an emotional chat about their return to New Zealand! After 20 long years, the legends are finally bringing "Westlife 25: The Anniversary World Tour" to Auckland and Christchurch in July 2027. We get the inside scoop on their brand new album '25 - The Ultimate Collection', their favorite memories from Aotearoa, and which iconic hits are guaranteed for the setlist. Tickets are on sale now! Listen for all the tour details you need to know