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 the pod today: We confirm if Jeff McTainsh is related to Ben... Can we get a baby to predict the opening game? Megan's parent got an awakening at a theatre show We find NZ's most stressed out person... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On today’s show: Megan wants to go on a date with Ben... Why Matty McLean FaceTimed us naked... Rage room idea to relieve tension between Megan and Producer Grace Is Megan turning into a dance mum? Jono witnesses a dog walker being dragged by three huskies An accountant meeting derailed by a comfy chair... Can women use the men's bathroom? Listeners' workplace money mistakes after our work credit card got frozen Join the Itty Bitty Hitty Committee HERE!Instagram: @THEHITSBREAKFASTFacebook: The Hits Breakfast with Jono, Ben & MeganSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Producer Troy reveals how a ribbon purchase froze the work credit card... So we ask what did you cost the company? From a $300K order to a $150K accidtnaly deal! Join the Itty Bitty Hitty Committee HERE!Instagram: @THEHITSBREAKFASTFacebook: The Hits Breakfast with Jono, Ben & MeganSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ben witnesses a bold bathroom move that sparks a debate on toilet etiquette, long queues, and how far people will go when nature calls... Join the Itty Bitty Hitty Committee HERE!Instagram: @THEHITSBREAKFASTFacebook: The Hits Breakfast with Jono, Ben & MeganSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On today’s show: Megan’s ultra-competitive moment during a work game... The very awkward (and visible) phallic candle gifts! “Girl code” betrayal between Megan and Producer Grace The easiest vs worst house moves ever Dating red flags (toilet paper direction debate) Show tension turned “therapy session” Jono's precious “Siamese tomato” discovery Ben's dad calls him a nerd! Join the Itty Bitty Hitty Committee HERE!Instagram: @THEHITSBREAKFASTFacebook: The Hits Breakfast with Jono, Ben & MeganSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ben’s dad sparks an emoji mystery after replying to a simple heart react with a nerd face
Listeners weigh in with their best solutions to end the escalating feud between Megan and Producer Grace... Join the Itty Bitty Hitty Committee HERE!Instagram: @THEHITSBREAKFASTFacebook: The Hits Breakfast with Jono, Ben & MeganSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Someone pulled a power move on Jono in a meeting that left him second-guessing himself...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On today’s show: Ben gets critiqued on his driving by his teenager Megan’s late-night attempt to shave her face goes wrong Listener stories: DIY dentistry disasters Someone used Jono’s name to pitch an idea! Dear Megan: what to do about an overstaying brother-in-law Who owns an outfit when coworkers show up in the same one? We debate it LIVE: Megan’s first dental visit in over a decade Join the Itty Bitty Hitty Committee HERE!Instagram: @THEHITSBREAKFASTFacebook: The Hits Breakfast with Jono, Ben & MeganSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Megan finally heads to the dentist after nearly a decade, with the team getting live updates throughout the appointment! Join the Itty Bitty Hitty Committee HERE!Instagram: @THEHITSBREAKFASTFacebook: The Hits Breakfast with Jono, Ben & MeganSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We try out Megan's healthy brownie recipe... Join the Itty Bitty Hitty Committee HERE!Instagram: @THEHITSBREAKFASTFacebook: The Hits Breakfast with Jono, Ben & MeganSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On today’s show: Jono gets mistaken for Ben and receives a bunch of compliments A nightmare smart lock that drove a locksmith to Jesus! Megan braces for her first dentist visit in nine years!!! Choosing outfits based on shoes sparks debate Why New Yorkers are beefing with Elmo! Megan teaches her kid to ride a bike! Reflecting on cringey past “eras” Realising you’ve reached the age where you discuss water pressure Join the Itty Bitty Hitty Committee HERE!Instagram: @THEHITSBREAKFASTFacebook: The Hits Breakfast with Jono, Ben & MeganSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jono gets way too passionate about shower water pressure that he icks out a teenager...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
From emo eyeliner to peroxide hair and skinny jeans, we relive our most embarrassing phases… Sad you missed out on Evanescence tickets? Well, we’ve got the Hits Concert World Tour! Listen weekdays 8am, 12pm & 5pm for your chance to see Ed Sheeran, Olivia Dean, Bruno Mars, or Foo Fighters live! Join the Itty Bitty Hitty Committee HERE!Instagram: @THEHITSBREAKFASTFacebook: The Hits Breakfast with Jono, Ben & MeganSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
One year ago this week... Megan shared a small retail moment that didn’t quite land.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On today’s show: Producer Grace hasn't shown up for work after the Radio Awards... Megan’s sick of the boys wanting to walk everywhere Jono's random early-morning McDonald's interaction How long is too long to avoid the dentist? Our celebrity friendships we're convinced would work! Megan gets wayyy too competitive in an "Itty Bitty Titty Committee" Facebook group. Ben & Megan ditch the show an hour early! We catch up with Rove McManus Join the Itty Bitty Hitty Committee HERE!Instagram: @THEHITSBREAKFASTFacebook: The Hits Breakfast with Jono, Ben & MeganSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The team chats Super Rugby qualifying finals with Sky Sport’s jeff McTainsh before bringing in an unexpected expert: Ben's Dad. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Everyone gets the same word except one person, who has to bluff their way through. It’s up to everyone (and you listening) to figure out who the imposter is...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Rove McManus joins the show to chat Celebrity Escape, what comedians are really like under pressure, and the surprising reason he ditched his real name early in his career.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On today’s show: Megan goes head-to-head for the “best question” in front of the bosses We chat to Nicole in NYC about wild fan reactions and the playoff hype around the Knicks Creative ways people have scored discounts... Why Ben used to bedazzle his rugby shirts?! Jono gets scammed twice by the same guy with two different stories On-air tension as a guest witnesses a team argument Cheaters are now using the Notes app instead of texting Did your parents have “premium” items kids weren’t allowed to touch? Join the Itty Bitty Hitty Committee HERE!Instagram: @THEHITSBREAKFASTFacebook: The Hits Breakfast with Jono, Ben & MeganSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Things get a little heated behind the scenes when Megan and Producer Grace clash mid-show, with a guest in the room watching it all unfold. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ben goes down memory lane after finding an old school rugby jersey with a DIY makeover that might explain a lot about him today....See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On today’s show: Jono's dream about a plane crashing with the whole show on it! Why Megan hasn’t been to the dentist in nine years... Ridiculous ACC injury stories Being publicly called out over loudspeakers Ben tried out Megan's weird relaxation trend... Shower habits and the “self‑squeegee” debate Debating the best fruit (including strong persimmon opinions) Why Jono procrastinated something for five years! Join the Itty Bitty Hitty Committee HERE!Instagram: @THEHITSBREAKFASTFacebook: The Hits Breakfast with Jono, Ben & MeganSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ben reveals the cringey moment he accidentally recited the show’s phone number to a shop assistant...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Megan calls Ben out for his “vanilla” fruit choices and the chat turns into a pride-filled showdown...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On today’s show: Jono has the “lamest ACC claim ever” after hurting his neck just by walking! Megan admits she hasn’t been to the dentist in nine years. Listener stories about stepping up in unexpected high-pressure moments. Ben bonds with his daughters over their new love of the Warriors! Madeleine Sami joins to chat about hosting The Traitors. Dear Megan... I found out my high school friend group is planning a girls’ trip without me. I’m hurt I wasn’t invited and don’t know whether to bring it up or stay quiet. We finally solve a listener’s mystery jingle stuck in their head for years. Join the Itty Bitty Hitty Committee HERE!Instagram: @THEHITSBREAKFASTFacebook: The Hits Breakfast with Jono, Ben & MeganSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How Jono tried to address his neighbours mid all-night karaoke session…See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A listener calls in with a jingle she’s had stuck in her head for nearly 20 years, and it kicks off a bit of a deep dive. Listeners send in guesses as we work through everything from TV themes to classic Kiwi ads. We finally land on what seems like the most likely answer… do you know the riddle?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On this week last year Jono has a very cringe phone call with a teenager...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Megan tells us why she donates blood and tells us about taking her dad with her when she donated plasma See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jono has a friend whose furniture got rearranged by a colleague. What did their wife think?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What happens when we take the station off air? Why do you lie about what you do for a job? Megan went to donate plasma and tells us about it Can we figure out what this jingle is that Tara has stuck in her head Ben went to the gym and mistook someone for the wrong person Jono had a friend who had his furniture rearranged by a guest? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We chat about the worst plot holes in movies after Ben finds one that taints The Devil Wears Prada 2 for him…See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On today’s show: Why we lie about our jobs to avoid awkward follow-up questions... Jono disappointed his dentist Have you moved house the most times? Jono took a “silly photo” but was the only one to fully commit! Surprising facts you wouldn’t know about our jobs! Wild story about a UFC event being built on the White House lawn! Movie plot holes that don’t quite make sense... plus, The Devil Wears Prada 2! Join the Itty Bitty Hitty Committee HERE!Instagram: @THEHITSBREAKFASTFacebook: The Hits Breakfast with Jono, Ben & MeganSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On today’s show: The return of Le Snack sparks a chat about discontinued foods Kiwis want back Producer Grace’s chaotic car breakdown drama and roadside meltdown Ben's high school teachers trusted him to do a speech without any gags... The Principle was MAD Megan’s parents help with the kids but spoil them far more than she was growing up Listeners suggest excuses to convince partners about unnecessary purchases Ben calls his wife live on air to pitch the jersey and gets hilariously shut down Megan returns to run club (kind of) with a chaotic attempt involving her kids Join the Itty Bitty Hitty Committee HERE!Instagram: @THEHITSBREAKFASTFacebook: The Hits Breakfast with Jono, Ben & MeganSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
After the boys gave her so much crap for only going once, Megan returned to her local run club… and it did not go well Join the Itty Bitty Hitty Committee HERE!Instagram: @THEHITSBREAKFASTFacebook: The Hits Breakfast with Jono, Ben & MeganSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ben wants another Warriors jersey he absolutely doesn’t need (he has over ten!) so listeners step in to help convince his very unconvinced wife live on air... Join the Itty Bitty Hitty Committee HERE!Instagram: @THEHITSBREAKFASTFacebook: The Hits Breakfast with Jono, Ben & MeganSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On today’s show: Ben had to apologise after his dad accidentally emailed a complete stranger for help Dear Megan… I feel cornered after being asked to chauffeur wedding guests after already RSVPing Update on the team’s campaign to get Mike Hosking on the show! The very weird way Megan avoids spoilers Megan reviews the Five concert and questions why everyone was standing and dancing when they all had seats Join the Itty Bitty Hitty Committee HERE!Instagram: @THEHITSBREAKFASTFacebook: The Hits Breakfast with Jono, Ben & MeganSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this episode, Mike Hosking swings by for a surprisingly honest chat that goes way beyond radio. From his brutal 2:30am starts to the super quiet life he lives off-air, Mike opens up about the routines and mindset that have kept him at the top for so long. He talks about why overthinking is a waste of time, why being “liked” doesn’t really matter, and why just showing up every day is half the job done. Mike turns the spotlight back on the hosts and proves exactly why he’s still one of the biggest names in broadcasting. Join the Itty Bitty Hitty Committee HERE!Instagram: @THEHITSBREAKFASTFacebook: The Hits Breakfast with Jono, Ben & MeganSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
At the netball over the weekend, Jono and Ben were invited to try a police activation and Jono’s morals were put to the test... Join the Itty Bitty Hitty Committee HERE!Instagram: @THEHITSBREAKFASTFacebook: The Hits Breakfast with Jono, Ben & MeganSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We dig up Megan’s hilarious old “life goals” list from her Edge radio days — including only talking to those certain coworkers (They-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On today’s show: How Jono watched the football final from his daughter’s dance recital Megan’s old “life goals” list from her early radio days resurfaces Our unique post-death wishes Ben’s mother-in-law unknowingly cuddling the dog’s filthy blanket Ben awkwardly ambushes the Prime Minister to try to get Mike Hosking on the show Our entertainment reporter on interviewing the cast of Modern Family Join the Itty Bitty Hitty Committee HERE!Instagram: @THEHITSBREAKFASTFacebook: The Hits Breakfast with Jono, Ben & MeganSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We continue our feud with Hosking! Ben stops the Prime Minister before his weekly segment on The Mike Hosking Show and showed him our Herald ad asking Mike to come on The Hits Breakfast. The PM brought it up on Mike’s show… and Mike was MAD! Will we get him on our show? Join the Itty Bitty Hitty Committee HERE!Instagram: @THEHITSBREAKFASTFacebook: The Hits Breakfast with Jono, Ben & MeganSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On today’s show: Jono’s petty court battle finally ends… with a very unsatisfying outcome Behind the scenes, the big boss puts pressure on Mike Hosking We somehow end up live on Newstalk ZB! A listener got in trouble at work after being told to twerk on their lunch break Megan Papas gets told off by a teacher at school drop-off One of us accidentally booked the exact same date as our partner… awkward Join the Itty Bitty Hitty Committee HERE!Instagram: @THEHITSBREAKFASTFacebook: The Hits Breakfast with Jono, Ben & MeganSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Steve Corica opens up on finals pressure, facing his old club, and the red card that got everyone talking!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We’ve been beefing with Hosking all week after he compared us to the worst team on the NRL ladder. So we decided it was time to go upstairs and confront him LIVE on air... Join the Itty Bitty Hitty Committee HERE!Instagram: @THEHITSBREAKFASTFacebook: The Hits Breakfast with Jono, Ben & MeganSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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On today’s show: Is Megan addicted to Japanese nasal spray? We’ve reached the emotional moment when your child no longer wants to hold your hand Calling in backup from Hosking’s wife to broker peace + she gives us insight into what he is like on air Megan’s run club enthusiasm fades after just one attempt. Did Jono see a blind man on an electric scooter? Instagram: @THEHITSBREAKFASTFacebook: The Hits Breakfast with Jono, Ben & MeganSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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On today’s show: Autocorrect turns a professional text into a wildly inappropriate message about p*rn! A listener story about her marriage falling apart during a musical! We call Andrew (Megan’s hubby) LIVE to confront him about the gossip Megan heard Jono takes on the courts… and refuses to back down We escalate our Mike Hosking beef with a billboard! Medical compliments after Megan is told she has a photogenic uterus and offers Ben a look! One of us is a trending Google reviewer. Instagram: @THEHITSBREAKFAST Facebook: The Hits Breakfast with Jono, Ben & MeganSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hear Andrew’s reaction and defence on today’s full podcast!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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