This is mildly amusing banter at its mild amusing best! We’re Jono Pryor and Ben Boyce, two best mates who started their work marriage a decade ago in a quest to become a hotter kiwi duo than a mince and cheese in a scalding service station pie! While we aren't there yet, you can catch us weekdays on The Hits breakfast to talk about our 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.

On today’s show: How Jono dodged a Bible performance... Ben's daughters brutally roast another radio show How a Lion King lyric controversy sparks a $40 million lawsuit! Dear Megan: a husband worries about a coworker complimenting his wife’s eyes. Megan's interaction with a Harry Potter character Listeners confess luxuries they cannot give up! Madeleine Sami joins to discuss the behind‑the‑scenes stories from filming in crocodile‑filled Darwin. Instagram: @THEHITSBREAKFAST Facebook: The Hits Breakfast with Jono, Ben & MeganSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s show: Ben finds himself in an awkward pantsing incident… with a woman! Jono learns the hard way why leaving your window open at night isn’t a great idea. What’s the unhealthy habit you do every single day? Megan gets an exciting surprise with a Russell Hobbs pressure cooker! Who really gets surveyed in the ‘Top 10 Happiest Countries’? We dig through our bosses’ bags and uncover some… unusual items. Instagram: @THEHITSBREAKFAST Facebook: The Hits Breakfast with Jono, Ben & MeganSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s show: We chat locations of interest in your relationship after RAY put a breakup plaque outside her ex’s favourite pub. How plasma donation nearly ends in Megan passing out in dramatic fashion... Is it rude to sit beside a stranger in an empty theatre? Ben suffers a deeply humbling moment Kaylee Bell joins the show fresh off winning Best Female Artist in Australia. How Megan wiped out the power in her house... Jono's personal chat get ruins by Megan! Instagram: @THEHITSBREAKFAST Facebook: The Hits Breakfast with Jono, Ben & MeganSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s show: Sibling Survivors returns, with Ben’s sister Amelia exposing childhood haircut sabotage. Megan revisits the viral Coldplay kiss cam after the woman involved speaks to Oprah. We learn how to really pronounce “feijoa.” A discussion on The Manosphere documentary and toxic masculinity online. Does Ben's outfit make him look naked? Check out our socials to see the photo! Comedian David Correos explains why he lives nomadically at fans’ houses... Plus who do you think is the better singer out of Megan and Producer Troy? Message us on FB and Instagram with your pick! Instagram: @THEHITSBREAKFAST Facebook: The Hits Breakfast with Jono, Ben & MeganSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s show: Megan enters week two of school lunch‑making and is brutally reviewed by her child How Jono ended up being asked to be on a conspiracy theory podcast! There is a new update from the women involved in the Coldplay kiss‑cam scandal. How did you reveal you were pregnant? Listeners reveal shocking TV binges: Grey’s Anatomy, Survivor, Big Bang Theory. Instagram: @THEHITSBREAKFASTFacebook: The Hits Breakfast with Jono, Ben & MeganSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s show: Why is Ben making his wife sprint after back surgery… Can we help our mate Irish Dave spot the fake Irish accent? Jono vents about a friend whose entire personality has become fitness — but Megan calls him out for the exact same thing. Kiwi axeman Kahu Woolley recounts dying mid‑competition and being revived by a defibrillator! The chaotic things Megan’s five-year-old did while sleepwalking. We chat to Urzila Carlson, and she shares behind-the-scenes stories from filming a major Hollywood production! Instagram: @THEHITSBREAKFAST Facebook: The Hits Breakfast with Jono, Ben & MeganSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s show: Why is Ben looking at this women's plunging neckline??? Jono gets in the middle of a roadside stall argument about whether “free‑range eggs” means free eggs. A professional Oscar seat‑filler explains life among Hollywood’s biggest stars. Mundane Monday returns with celebrities spotted doing everyday things. We chat to a Tik Tok famous musician serenades lions... How Jono accidentally joined a Cook Islands family dinner while travelling. Megan finally broke her no merch rule, but for what brand? Instagram: @THEHITSBREAKFAST Facebook: The Hits Breakfast with Jono, Ben & MeganSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s show: A Bristol Indian restaurant goes viral for hilarious song parodies like Naan I Need and we call the star! Why Ben was dragged out of the airport when he was already there... We brainstorm alternatives to Megan's husband having to kiss other women in a musical We chat to legendary kiwi Tim Finn from Split Enz about reuniting and performing together for the first time in years! Chief economist Brad Olsen explains oil supply risks and what NZ drivers can expect How Jono witnessed the most relaxed car thief in action Instagram: @THEHITSBREAKFAST Facebook: The Hits Breakfast with Jono, Ben & MeganSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s show: An innocent “are you from around here?” turns into a full‑body social panic... We debate over whether Judith “Crusher” Collins has New Zealand’s most elite nickname ever Is Megan the only one to have this weird sleeping habit? The movies that traumatised us as kids! How Ben's panicking led to a bag that’s 10kg overweight Would you be mad if someone did this at the movies? Instagram: @THEHITSBREAKFAST Facebook: The Hits Breakfast with Jono, Ben & MeganSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s show: Dear Megan... husband wants a solo OE while wife is newly pregnant. The team calls the theatre to ask how passionate Megan's husbands kissing is. Jono swear his fact about red heads is true... Megan prepares nervously for her long‑awaited Liam Lawson interview. The team revisits last year’s fake Liam Lawson prank on Megan. How Jono accidentally sends the wrong radio promo to air...again. Instagram: @THEHITSBREAKFASTFacebook: The Hits Breakfast with Jono, Ben & MeganSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s show: Megan "accidentally" smacks a fellow guest at a F1 party... Why Jono told the painter he loves them?! We plan a sneak visit to Megan's husbands dress rehearsals to stop the kiss! Impressive solo missions that were meant for multiple people. US correspondent Nicole Ryan discusses gun violence near Rihanna’s home. Ben was caught hitting on someone… who wasn’t his wife. Instagram: @THEHITSBREAKFAST Facebook: The Hits Breakfast with Jono, Ben & MeganSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the show today: The whole crew is back! We hear more mundane celeb stories (like Harrison Ford joining a conga line!!) Jono got caught in his undies, but turns out he isn't the only one See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the pod today: Megan took Basty for his first day of school, this will MELT your heart We wanted to hear your mundane celebrity stories...never would have guessed what we saw Ronan Keating doing... The sauciest Dear Megan we've ever done... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s show: Ben and Robert Downey Jr. are hanging on a cruise?! Have you ever been mistaken for a celeb? Megan has! Listener gives and amazing hack to zip a dress by yourself Harry Styles drops his new album and we review it Jono jokes about rebranding all local councils as “the effing council.” Callers reveal extreme mooching... parents paying for 28‑year‑olds and even 40‑year‑olds still at home! How Megan made an entire hammerhead‑shark last minute #mumgoals Instagram: @THEHITSBREAKFAST Facebook: The Hits Breakfast with Jono, Ben & MeganSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The team catches up with Nicole Ryan in New York as she returns from a chaotic NRL weekend in Las Vegas, complete with celeb encounters and a surprise meet‑up with former producer Taylor Montoya! They dive into the biggest entertainment stories, including the internet buzzing over Jim Carrey’s dramatic new look, from clone theories to cosmetic surgery, and Nicole breaks down what’s real and what’s Hollywood fantasy. Plus our thoughts on Britney Spears’ shocking DUI arrest.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s show: Megan finally meets her favourite celebrity, Liam Lawson! Liam talks social media pressure, muting racing content, and Kiwi fans gifting Whittaker’s. Sibling survivor stories: chopped fingers, umbrella-flight injuries, and pickaxe accidents. Megan’s husband critiques her flirting with Liam… We call the director to try and change Megan’s husband’s on-stage kiss! Instagram: @THEHITSBREAKFAST Facebook: The Hits Breakfast with Jono, Ben & MeganSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s show: Megan discovers her husband has to kiss someone! How ben handled an awkward intimate scene sitting beside his daughter Why producer Grace got in a yelling argument with Ali Williams What's the one line that instantly kicks off an argument in your house? "I'm so tired," "Do what you want," "My mother-in-law is coming." Why Megan's mum is talking about her n*ps Is this the worst version of our anthem... Mascot race chaos led to a Warbirds flyover pilot calling us out on air! The hat-backwards experiment: does it make men look hotter? Instagram: @THEHITSBREAKFAST Facebook: The Hits Breakfast with Jono, Ben & MeganSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s show: Jono accidentally gifted something sentimental to his wife… can he take it back? A listener who met Oasis and the funny fake name they use at hotels Bruno Mars is hosting a live iHeartRadio album preview! We decide on our question to submit (and you can too!) Can you ever guess someone’s weight? Age-guessing and weight-guessing etiquette gone wrong Why Ed Sheeran took an 11-hour train to please his wife Ben stands up for Megan in an awkward social setting The hat-backwards experiment: does it make men look hotter? Instagram: @THEHITSBREAKFAST Facebook: The Hits Breakfast with Jono, Ben & MeganSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s show: Ben’s so frustrated that his wife keeps doing this with the fridge! We debate on whether men look hotter wearing hats backwards. Why David Hasselhoff once filmed a music video at a listener’s auntie’s house! Chat with Wellington mayor Andrew Little after swimming to prove the harbour is safe. Weirdest things you've brought on a flight. Producer Troy breaks the sacred rule by heating fish in the office kitchen... Maddie McLean recaps explosive Married at First Sight drama. Instagram: @THEHITSBREAKFASTFacebook: The Hits Breakfast with Jono, Ben & MeganSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s show: Is Ben an amateur at parenting a teenage girl… or just permanently out of his depth? We finally lock in Megan’s opening line for her Liam Lawson interview . How my brother discovered his signed David Bowie poster was fake! Jono’s “genius” strategy for dealing with dead animals… Is Megan’s dog… racist?! The boys break down the sacred, unspoken rules of the men’s urinal Megan deep-dives into the America’s Next Top Model documentary Instagram: @THEHITSBREAKFAST Facebook: The Hits Breakfast with Jono, Ben & MeganSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s show: After Eric Dane’s passing, we reflect on what we'd want to say to our own kids if they we one last chance. How we feel about the treatment of the viral monkey Punch. Accidentally becoming the richest person alive thanks to £63 quadrillion! Ben’s daughter gets the most confusing fortune cookie… Megan finally gets a reply from Liam Lawson! Dear Megan… I feel like my friend is upset with me for asking her not to apply for a job I really need. Instagram: @THEHITSBREAKFAST Facebook: The Hits Breakfast with Jono, Ben & MeganSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s show: Jono is caught on the toilet by someone in a truly traumatising encounter. Ben further proves he should never be in a car shop... What's the oldest food you have eaten?! An update on the Liam Lawson emoji saga Funny listener stories on what you have walked out on! How Megan's airplane soup caused so much drama Jono yet again becomes a boomer and questions why police can legally cruise in bus lanes without sirens... Instagram: @THEHITSBREAKFAST Facebook: The Hits Breakfast with Jono, Ben & MeganSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben’s sister joins us to reveal how she helped rescue a kiwi.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We sent Troy to the casino to double our money. We talk about the former prince, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor Ben's dog has been doing something that he really shouldn't be doing Megan went along to the Military Tattoo What is the best chip flavour? Jono left his phone behind somewhere and had an awkward interaction Instagram: @THEHITSBREAKFASTFacebook: The Hits Breakfast with Jono, Ben & MeganSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s show: Megan gets listners to help her decide what emoji to reply to Liam Lawson with Why Ben was frantically buying tickets on his laptop while driving! Do we let our kids win board games? How Jono confronting someone over unpaid money went horribly wrong… Emma Memma joins the show to talk touring, life after The Wiggles, and kids’ questions. Instagram: @THEHITSBREAKFAST Facebook: The Hits Breakfast with Jono, Ben & MeganSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the show today: What's your unusual hidden hobby? Producer Troy is into beyblades... We called the entire city of Dunedin to let them know the won a prize! What happened on your school camp? Megan reacts to Liam Lawson's message... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s show: Why Ben cried twice on a plane… Dear Megan… I went on a first date with a guy who ordered for both of us without asking. Was that just confidence or a red flag? Jono accidentally terrifies a four‑year‑old by stomping loudly onto an escalator. Our take on Obama saying aliens are real! House-rule confessionals: dad-only cutlery, stair-waddling, and designated “number two” toilets. Megan’s dignity gets hurt by her toddler. Eden Park CEO reveals a surge of upcoming concerts and hints at mega-artists heading our way! Instagram: @THEHITSBREAKFAST Facebook: The Hits Breakfast with Jono, Ben & MeganSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s show: During the 10k race Matty and PJ's ferry somehow left late but arrived early, sparking conspiracy theories... Valentine’s Day at the Papas household featured zero flowers but Megan's hubby did something else! The Reason Jono Had to Confess to one of our 10K Race Drivers! Why Megan had to drag a 23kg suitcase through Wellington... + stay to the end to find out A new twist that gets revealed in the 10k race! Instagram: @THEHITSBREAKFAST Facebook: The Hits Breakfast with Jono, Ben & MeganSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We managed to get all the way to Palmerston North! Matty and PJ are heading to Wellington on the BlueBridge and we try a few tactics to stall them We had to give away our only $10 for the 10k challenge ... so we did Megan went shopping during the intense race Going to a pub quiz to try win ourselves some dinner Instagram: @THEHITSBREAKFASTFacebook: The Hits Breakfast with Jono, Ben & MeganSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We send Jono to complete todays challenge during the show Checking in with Matty and PJ and where they are on their travels Calling out Matty and PJ The kindness of strangers is amazing We tell you the stories we've been told from people giving us rides for the 10k challenge! Instagram: @THEHITSBREAKFASTFacebook: The Hits Breakfast with Jono, Ben & MeganSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matty and PJ are already wayyyy ahead of us in the race! We get tips on the safest ways to hitchhike! Megan shares her “near-death” experience that somehow turns Ben into a hero We check in with our first driver to see if they want an early out… And a surprise sponsorship saves us from hitchhiking for part of the journey! Instagram: @THEHITSBREAKFASTFacebook: The Hits Breakfast with Jono, Ben & MeganSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s show: How Ben’s daughter discovered a conversation-ending one-liner Why Megan is sick of her husband going to the supermarket… can you relate? Jono’s horrid run-in with a gas station sausage roll! Dear Megan… After 17 years together, my husband left for a midlife “reinvention” and now wants to come back. Am I naive to take him back? John Aiken from MAFS joins us to give his take on our Dear Megan and chats about being accused of “trying to silence women” whenever he gives feedback We go LIVE to our mate in the aftermath of the Super Bowl… was Bad Bunny any good? Instagram: @THEHITSBREAKFAST Facebook: The Hits Breakfast with Jono, Ben & MeganSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s show: How long did you not know you were pregnant for? why ben’s wife is disappointed in what he’s posting on social media... Megan's husband got three birthday parties but her son only got one?! How Jono stopped an insect from mating... Megan reviews laneway from a millennial POV Instagram: @THEHITSBREAKFAST Facebook: The Hits Breakfast with Jono, Ben & MeganSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s show: Producer Troy digs up people from our 90s pasts... And one wants a restraining order! We discovered 018 still exists and try give it a call What's the best concert you went to in the 90s? We need your help to hitchhike across the north island The boys ambush Megan in a team meeting! Jono lies about "doing it himself" Instagram: @THEHITSBREAKFAST Facebook: The Hits Breakfast with Jono, Ben & MeganSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s show: Megan hooks up the boys to period cramp simulators, and they didn't handle it well... Can Megan nail her hyper‑fixating of singing Raye's Where is my husband ? We chat with Jack, the security guard from the viral Melbourne chair-throwing video, and he reveals the behind-the-scenes story of why they got kicked out! Matty has retaliated against Ben via a pink inflatable chair Confessions of the decorations in the household you actually hate... The taskmaster reveals the next rule for the 10k race! Instagram: @THEHITSBREAKFAST Facebook: The Hits Breakfast with Jono, Ben & MeganSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s show: Why seeing Jono drive to work this morning would terrify you… Megan panics realizing hitchhiking is mandatory in the 10k race New Zealand gets named in the Epstein files and we all wish it hadn’t Our entertainment reporter spills all the Grammys gossip Jono confesses to a crime involving a stolen car… Dear Megan: My husband loves coaching our kids’ rugby team, but he’s terrible at it. Do I say something or let it go? Instagram: @THEHITSBREAKFAST Facebook: The Hits Breakfast with Jono, Ben & MeganSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s show: Is a multi weekend birthday celebration too much? We panic as our boss announces a competition between us and drive for 10k! Ben has finally realised his wife and daughter are the reason his house is chaotic... Listeners confess to the funniest things they’ve ever been hit in the head with Jono's honest opinion on HYROX We debate whether a country “counts” if you’ve only been to the airport Matty Mclean is MAD about the Billy Bass in studio (we've got his reaction) We debate whether “If you wanna be my lover, you gotta get with my friends” was wildly misinterpreted... Instagram: @THEHITSBREAKFAST Facebook: The Hits Breakfast with Jono, Ben & MeganSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s show: Why Jono had to sprint back up an escalator. Ben is buzzing about the viral new trend: admin nights! We chat with Kiwi artist Cassie Henderson and play Mel C’s glowing praise for her. Ben’s wife is ready to dive back into dating. Did people only stub their toes in the 90s? Spilling red wine at the in-laws’ house. Megan witnessed a real-life robbery! “Dear Megan”: my friend took my toddler to a stranger’s house without telling me… Instagram: @THEHITSBREAKFAST Facebook: The Hits Breakfast with Jono, Ben & MeganSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s show: Ben got cornered by a child using the urinal... Jono's friend is "dreading" a family dinner because his in-laws arrive with empty Tupperware to hoard leftovers A listener spent over 6k to see her favourite artist! Is Jono a bad person for not telling a stranger about a but stain? Producer Grace and her boyfriend had a fight in the Sistine Chapel! Do you remember when Pizza Hut served white wine! Instagram: @THEHITSBREAKFAST Facebook: The Hits Breakfast with Jono, Ben & MeganSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s show: Why Jono let his son meet a strange man from the park… Can kids call shotgun on the front seat… and steal it from their parents? Ben’s wife accidentally brushed her teeth with a toothbrush meant for cleaning and blames him! Producer Troy did a gym photoshoot, so why was he cropped out? How Jimmy Carr and Ed Sheeran turned up at our listeners’ workplaces Instagram: @THEHITSBREAKFAST Facebook: The Hits Breakfast with Jono, Ben & MeganSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s show: Jono instantly regrets trying a Thai massage for the first time Megan survives a truly chaotic morning with a lost phone and no petrol Ben is spiralling over someone else’s holiday Jono’s dad has mastered WhatsApp but still refuses to text We’re horrified after PJ deletes over 12,000 unread emails in one go Gen Z Producer Grace returns from Europe and Jono reveals the very weird way he followed her trip Jono performs his annual “Ode to Auckland” poem The very questionable tattoos Brooklyn Beckham has for his parents Instagram: @THEHITSBREAKFAST Facebook: The Hits Breakfast with Jono, Ben & MeganSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s show: The would you rather question posed to Ricky Gervais The unspoken "uniform" of teenage boys We talk about Harry Styles new news To celebrate the 90's countdown were diving into the 90's nostalgia jar When did bringing your dog not turn out the best? Troy undertakes the quiz about the book he's been reading The unfortunate tap situation at Megans gym Jono experienced some trolley rage We chat to Matty about the billy bass for the studio Is the north or the south having the best weekend? There are some very niche facts in the team Can we guess your job while being discreet? We think chat GPT needs to take some annual leave 90's nostalgia with the milkman Instagram: @THEHITSBREAKFASTFacebook: The Hits Breakfast with Jono, Ben & MeganSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s show: We thought this only happened in the movies... It's Bens wifes turn to embarrass the kids Jono got A.I.ed Megan tells Jono and Ben about Heated Rivalry 90's nostalgia Troy and Ben both got caught on camera We're on the hunt for something to decorate the office Speaking about the Beckhams and talking estranged from families Instagram: @THEHITSBREAKFASTFacebook: The Hits Breakfast with Jono, Ben & MeganSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s show: Producer Troy had his fortune told and it came true! We read out your fortunes We put a search out for Billy Bass Jono talks about the humbling experience he had Whats going on with Brooklyn Beckham? We get Bens dad to weigh in We join in on the throwback to 2016 trend and talk about Jono and Bens interveiw with Jared Leto Jimmy Carr is in the country and making fun of us. Jono heard a cool story from a courier Bens wife accidentally stole from a hotel We get the inventor of kiwi onion dip to join us Megan made some bread and pasta with the Onion soup sachet for Jono and Ben to try Instagram: @THEHITSBREAKFASTFacebook: The Hits Breakfast with Jono, Ben & MeganSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s show: Does a beach towel at a hotel lounger reserve your spot? We talk about the uses of onion soup. Is there actually anything other than Onion dip? Jono was witness to something he pretended not to be We reminisced on stores we miss to commemorate EB Games closing down Ben ate something he shouldnt have.. This listener shared what they shouldnt have eaten Do you remember or still have a Billy Bass? Megan found out there was a hole in something the hard way.. Troys new years resolution has turned into a challenge Dear Megan, and why Megans husband wants to become a naturalist We discuss Sienna Rose an A.I. Artist Instagram: @THEHITSBREAKFASTFacebook: The Hits Breakfast with Jono, Ben & MeganSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s show: Jono wants us to adopt this new catch phrase Ben is 100% an airport Dad Megan went strawberry picking over the break but it might be the last time she ever does.. Jono had a pesky drip that he could'nt avoid What are your new years resolutions? And are they actually realistic We start the road to the countdown of the 99 best 90's songs and refkect about 90's television. Megan says goodbye to something that has been in her life for over 5 years. We look at what is on our algorithms Ed Sheeran is in NZ! Did anyone have a rough start to 2026? Instagram: @THEHITSBREAKFASTFacebook: The Hits Breakfast with Jono, Ben & MeganSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WOW. It finally happened. For two seasons, Sienna’s dream podcast guest has been global superstar Rita Ora - and in this episode, Rita doesn’t just join the podcast… she surprises Sienna in the studio! After seeing Ben get a Rita Ora tattoo for his daughter go viral on social media, Rita reached out and said she had to do the podcast - leading to an emotional and unforgettable face to face moment. Sienna and Ben chat with Rita about: The epic surprise moment when Sienna is surprised by her idol and dream guest How Rita saw the tattoo online, got in touch, why it made her emotional and whether Ben has made things awkward with her husband Taika Waititi Growing up feeling different - and learning to back yourself Early pop star dreams, broken promises, and pushing through setbacks What Rita has learnt about dealing with fame, nerves, and confidence Juggling music, fashion, TV talent shows, acting roles - and knowing what to say yes to How she manages a hectic global schedule without burning out Plus, plenty of Kiwi chat, including: What Rita loves about being in New Zealand Her favourite Kiwi food and favourite place in the country Her favourite New Zealand entertainers (that aren’t her husband) Whether she has a favourite Taika Waititi movie And, of course… What she’d tell her younger self at Sienna’s age It’s a really special, emotional episode about big dreams and how a tattoo ended up changing everything!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this special bonus episode, Sienna and her dad Ben headed to Wellington (by plane - not flying creature) for the Avatar: Fire & Ash premiere. They sat down with legendary director James Cameron to chat about borrowing his Avatar pool, how Avatar first came to him in a dream, whether he’d change anything about Titanic if he made it today, and where Ben should (or absolutely should not) be allowed to display his Avatar children's toy at home. It’s a seriously funny and fascinating conversation. They also caught up with three of the film’s stars: iconic Kiwi actor Cliff Curtis, Avatar’s Jake Sully himself, Sam Worthington, and Jack Champion, who plays Spider. Cliff reveals why he hates watching his own movies, all three share the very different ways they landed their roles, and the group weighs in on whether Ben should show up to pick Sienna up from school in full Avatar costume. Plus: behind-the-scenes chaos including sharing a room with a snoring dad, red carpet Dad jokes, school leave approval drama, and a pair of broken shoes. Avatar: Fire & Ash hits cinemas from December 18.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the pod: Adam Duritz from the Counting Crows Daniella, our Italian correspondent, weighs in on where Megan is Why is Megan sending us X-rated pics? Can someone correctly identify where The Rogue is hiding? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the pod today: The Rogue is revealed!!! Did you guess who it was going to be? Nicole, our US Correspondent, tells us about the famous Rockefeller tree We asked kids what they thought about the social media ban See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s show: Why are we all dressed for the wrong event? Major job changes, farming to IT, banking to health coaching, accounting to driving school. Our top ChatGPT queries like “Is this cooked?” and “Can I take a pavlova on a plane?”. The items our partners hated and learnt to love~ We chat to Dai Henwood announced as host for Best Foods Comedy Gala in May 2026. Ben’s mad as his wife for not carrying a purse! Why Producer Troy emailed on behalf of a shy colleague to set up a potential date. Instagram: @THEHITSBREAKFAST Facebook: The Hits Breakfast with Jono, Ben & MeganSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.