Jono & Ben - The Podcast

Need some advice? Catch up on all our Dear Megan's from the past months! My friends and I saved for 10 years for a girls trip… now partners are coming, and one friend wants her money back! I cheated 7 years ago… my husband stayed but won’t stop punishing me. My colleague acts sweet to everyone else, but behind the scenes, they bully me. My ex bought our kids motocross bikes… even though we agreed they wouldn’t ride until they were 15! My husband cheated and now our mutual friends are still hanging out with him… A kid at school took my friend’s son’s jumper. Should I sneak it back? I’m certain it’s his, but the other mum is difficult and I’m trying to avoid a scene. I’m in my late 30s and not sure if I want kids… will I regret it? I love my independence, but the pressure to decide before time runs out is overwhelming. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Missed Jono, Ben and Megan this week? We’ve got you covered.Catch the best moments from the week in one bite-sized episode. Jono’s chaotic charity football experience (he got distracted by naked men), Megan and producer Grace intense off-air argument about the word “lore,” Ben checks in from London on his hot girl European autumn, and how our workout went with the infamous Francisco. Plus, babysitting blunders from vomit disasters to falling asleep...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s show: Jono accidentally exposes Megan’s secret post-divorce living situation… at the radio station. Producer Troy shares the heartbreak of discovering his first Shania Twain concert was actually a tribute act. Ben checks in from London on his hot girl European autumn, complete with a questionable British accent. The team dives into the most memorable concert moments, from snail trails to broken barriers. We hear from listeners about falling asleep at work, including one who accidentally started a fire. And Megan’s manky fridge makes its TV debut (yes, she still hasn’t peeled the plastic off). Instagram: @THEHITSBREAKFASTFacebook: The Hits Breakfast with Jono, Ben & MeganSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s show: Can Jono keep up with Marathon Matty while pairing up for a les mills class? The team shares stories of accidentally triggering alarms and an 8-year-old calls in to confess he set off the school fire alarm… and got expelled! Jono and Megan bring up trialling a period tracking app with their partners Jono testes limits by changing clothes near a playground.. The team dives into the most quotable movies, with Mean Girls, Ratatouille, Fast & Furious, and Terminator all making appearances. Is answering a phone call mid-meeting rude? Listener Kelsey shares her Halloween costume fail: dressing as “She doesn’t even go here” from Mean Girls… and no one got it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s show: Petty revenge stories from the service industry including decaf sabotage, and fake “out back” searches. Guinness World Record holder Gabriel Wall ran 100m over LEGO... and lived to tell the tale. Producer Troy is nominated as NZ’s perfect partner for tracking his girlfriend’s cycle! The Mandela Effect blows our minds: Looney Tunes, Darth Vader, Monopoly Man, and Pikachu’s tail. Hamish Kerr wins gold at the World Athletics Champs, but Jono may have ruined their friendship. Jono and Megan prepare to tackle a gym class with the infamous Francisco... Jackie van Beek joins us after winning Taskmaster NZ – despite never watching the show before being cast. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s show: Jono goes on a full-blown rant about rental car insurance and whether it’s just one big scam. Producer Troy relives the trauma of his first “ceremony” gym class with Francisco, and we surprise him with a visit from the man himself! Why Megan’s daughter ae dog food but refused homemade fried chicken. We hear from Black Ferns hooker Atlanta Lolohea ahead of their World Cup semi-final. Dear Megan, My husband cheated, we split, and now I feel betrayed that our friends still hang out with him. Am I wrong to want them to pick a side? The weirdest things kids have eaten (including maggots, firelighters, and plug chains) Instagram: @THEHITSBREAKFASTFacebook: The Hits Breakfast with Jono, Ben & MeganSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With Ben off on his so-called “Hot Girl Autumn” holiday, Jono and Megan take the reins. In this episode: Babysitting blunders galore... from painted decks to falling asleep on the job. We review our South African radio mates’ attempt at the NZ anthem! Megan’s hotel robe mix-up that left a staff member very confused. Jono tries to have a serious chat in a chaotic charity changing room… and can’t stop laughing at what’s behind him. What are the Bieber family’s bizarre house rules? Jono officially welcomes Gen Z into the workforce Plus, Shoutout to the Black Ferns powering through to the semis!!! Instagram: @THEHITSBREAKFASTFacebook: The Hits Breakfast with Jono, Ben & MeganSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Missed Jono, Ben and Megan this week? We’ve got you covered.Catch the best moments from the week in one bite-sized episode. Jono’s full South African anthem story arc, why Ben being Megan’s assistant would be the worst, Ben does shots to grow the Hits audience, and we hear a listener’s story about where they were when Princess Diana died... “I was at my own wedding!”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s show: “I want to look like you when I’m older” is it a compliment or not? A chat with someone who caught the last plane out of NYC after 9/11 How did Jono went performing the South African anthem at Eden Park? How Megan’s mirror selfies delayed her MRI... The funniest parent punishments, after Ben confiscated his daughter’s mirror to help her focus on studying! Instagram: @THEHITSBREAKFASTFacebook: The Hits Breakfast with Jono, Ben & MeganSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s show: We reminisce about where we were when big world events happened How Ben ended up doing a shot to get more listeners Jono sings the South African anthem in person to a South African fan How Ben turned into Megan’s assistant for an hour Did you know there’s this version of the NZ national anthem Instagram: @THEHITSBREAKFASTFacebook: The Hits Breakfast with Jono, Ben & MeganSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s show: Ben is stressed about the one item his daughter insists on bringing overseas Megan has a big apology to make on behalf of the entire show Jono gets expert tips from the choir who performed the South African anthem at the rugby How Megan accidentally made one of the producers late for work We speak to a Kiwi teen featured on Time Magazine’s prestigious ‘Girls of the Year’ list Instagram: @THEHITSBREAKFASTFacebook: The Hits Breakfast with Jono, Ben & MeganSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s show: We call Megan’s South African singer husband to see if he can help Jono with a special mission Ben’s finally tapped into his emotional side and it’s kind of terrifying him Why Jono is now known as “the display guy” at his local Warehouse Dear Megan: My ex and I agreed our boys wouldn’t ride motocross until 15, now he’s bought them bikes at 6 and 8 We get the latest update on the Tom Phillips case! “Why were people helping them?” Ben tries a ThighMaster for the first time and he’s deeply uncomfortable Instagram: @THEHITSBREAKFAST Facebook: The Hits Breakfast with Jono, Ben & MeganSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s show: Jono makes a surprise deal for the show that Ben and Megan aren’t happy about Megan’s embarrassing Pilates fail when she tried to show off... Can we actually find the much-talked-about Blood Moon? Why Jono ended up with a passive-aggressive Father’s Day card. Taking on the viral reverse game game! And when Facebook Marketplace went sideways... I got stuck in a house raid! Instagram: @THEHITSBREAKFAST Facebook: The Hits Breakfast with Jono, Ben & MeganSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Missed Jono, Ben and Megan this week? We’ve got you covered.Catch the best moments from the week in one bite-sized episode. Megan shares how her son hijacked a car. Ben accidentally jumps into a stranger’s vehicle after his wife told him to. Jono’s anniversary plans completely fall apart. And we successfully break a world record! Instagram: @THEHITSBREAKFAST Facebook: The Hits Breakfast with Jono, Ben & MeganSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s show: How Jono ended up with something close to his crotch... Megan’s daughter attempts a bizarre bathroom hack Producer Troy shares a hilarious (and terrible) story from a group fitness class We put a Mitre 10 worker’s insane aisle knowledge to the ultimate test! And for Father’s Day, Megan’s husband performs the heartfelt song he wrote for their kids Instagram: @THEHITSBREAKFAST Facebook: The Hits Breakfast with Jono, Ben & MeganSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We've got a special guest in our podcast feed today! We're excited to share with you season 2 of When I Grow Up - the podcast from Ben and his daughter Sienna! If you like what you hear, follow the podcast wherever you're listening to this! In the first episode of Season 2, Sienna and her Dad Ben, sit down with one of New Zealand’s greatest athletes, Dame Valerie Adams - someone she hopes to be like! With Olympic gold medals, World Championship titles, and a career that has inspired a nation, Dame Valerie’s story is nothing short of legendary. What makes this conversation so special is Valerie’s honesty about the challenges she faced growing up - from struggling to fit in as a teenager, to finding her purpose through sport, and building resilience through setbacks and injuries. This conversation covers: ● Growing up with very little and feeling out of place as a teen because of her height ● Finding her purpose through sport and the mentors who guided her ● Handling setbacks, the effort it takes, and what it’s like competing on the world stage at the Olympic Games ● The achievements from Olympic Glory, becoming a Dame, having a Barbie doll made in her honour and where she keeps her medals! ● What Dame Valerie would tell her younger self and will she help Ben move rocks at home on the weekend!? This episode is a powerful reminder that no matter where you start, you can achieve extraordinary things - and you don’t need to have it all figured out when you’re young (or at any age). Follow The Podcast on Socials: TikTok: Ben | Sienna | The Hits Instagram: Ben | Sienna | The HitsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s show: Ben insists on daily 15-minute meetings with his wife... but she’s not buying it. Your weirdest Facebook Marketplace pickup stories! Would you trust Jono to plan an anniversary getaway? Producer Troy’s chaotic experience taking Megan’s toddler to the toilet for the first time. What’s it really like to sing a national anthem that isn’t yours? The brands you’d go to war for... Instagram: @THEHITSBREAKFAST Facebook: The Hits Breakfast with Jono, Ben & MeganSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s show: Megan finally sees a physio and tells the boys she’s got arthritis in her knee… With Father’s Day coming up, we get emotional asking what you wish you’d said to your dad. We’ve made a bet with a South African radio show on this weekend’s rugby clash… What’s your house known for? From drum jams to car crashes to filming! Instagram: @THEHITSBREAKFAST Facebook: The Hits Breakfast with Jono, Ben & MeganSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s show: Ben’s annoyed because we got him the wrong size undies… A nasty scam is going around that completely wiped out someone’s bank account! Does adding ‘dad’ to a word, like ‘dad bod’ or ‘dad rock’, make it offensive? Producer Grace breaks a WORLD RECORD before 7am! That awkward moment when you called someone the wrong name… Why Megan gave her daughter d*ck-shaped soap… Dear Megan: One woman at work is lovely to everyone else but nasty to me, what should I do? Instagram: @THEHITSBREAKFAST Facebook: The Hits Breakfast with Jono, Ben & MeganSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s show: If your kid’s on a coin-operated ride and there’s a spare seat, would you let another kid on Megan didn’t bother asking—she just plonked her son in!Ben’s wife somehow managed to hitch a ride home with a total stranger... More drama between Megan and her ultimate boy-band crush, Five! Is Jono officially the world’s most unhandy dad? And Producer Grace goes for glory, attempting a world record live on air! Instagram: @THEHITSBREAKFAST Facebook: The Hits Breakfast with Jono, Ben & MeganSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Missed Jono, Ben & Megan this week? We’ve got you.Catch the best bits from the week, all wrapped up in one bite-sized piece. Hear Ben admit to peeing his pants, and listen as we break the Taylor Swift engagement news to someone. Jono struggles to comprehend self-service, and Megan reveals that her hubby has started timing their conversations.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s show: Jono just can’t wrap his head around self-service… Ben’s daughter calls him out for lying on social media We track down someone who hasn’t heard Taylor’s engagement and break the news! Megan’s hubby has started timing her conversations We try to find the first man to join Ben’s “little wee club” Instagram: @THEHITSBREAKFASTFacebook: The Hits Breakfast with Jono, Ben & MeganSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We make Megan wear a heart rate monitor while she talks to Five. If it hits 150, the interview stops!They share how they missed out on …Baby One More Time because the writer gave it to a then-unknown Britney Spears. We also chat about what their kids think of them. Megan admits her favourite member, and there’s some unexpected rubbing. Plus, we reveal what the backstage vibe is really like, with less vandalism than you’d think.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s show: Ben definitely peed his pants, and he wants to know who else has too! Megan confesses to years of kissing posters on her wall! We rewrite Taylor’s new album: Life of a Married Girl* Do opposites really attract? Katy Perry is driving Gen Z wild! Instagram: @THEHITSBREAKFASTFacebook: The Hits Breakfast with Jono, Ben & MeganSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s show: How long is too long to wait after your partner passes? We debate the awkward timeline. Megan’s new beauty routine is making her feet sweat... Is it weird to get emotional over an inanimate object? We’ve got thoughts. Ben’s officially over what his teenagers keep doing, and he’s not holding back. Plus, Megan finds out she’s interviewing the boyband whose posters she used to kiss. Childhood dreams incoming! Instagram: @THEHITSBREAKFASTFacebook: The Hits Breakfast with Jono, Ben & MeganSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s show: Why Megan got left with some random’s BABY?! Jono gets called out for always inviting people to chat with his eye contact. Ben is still giving Megan crap for having two lounges—and she’s just found out he has dimming lights! Dear Megan: Seven years after I cheated on my husband, I’ve tried to rebuild trust, but he still punishes me emotionally. Should I keep trying or finally walk away? Jeremy and Mania from Radio Hauraki want our curtains, and we’re determined to trade for something good! Instagram: @THEHITSBREAKFASTFacebook: The Hits Breakfast with Jono, Ben & MeganSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s show: Why was Jono crying in his car? We break an AI drive-through… When you just knew it was going to be a good school day (“when they rolled in the TV”) How Megan ended up making a plane late! And the scary near-death experience Megan witnessed Instagram: @THEHITSBREAKFASTFacebook: The Hits Breakfast with Jono, Ben & MeganSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Missed Jono, Ben & Megan this week? We’ve got you. Catch the best bits from the week, all wrapped up in one bite-sized piece.Hear about the funniest punishments after Megan makes her son watch terrestrial TV and why she’s mad that the boys are praising Producer Troy for something while they hate on her for it. We also visit the world’s first AI cafe, try to hype up Ben who’s feeling self-conscious about his legs, and dive into Jono’s wild Putin fact. Plus, one of us discovers they have a nicer copycat out there!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s show: Meet the copy of Ben who might actually be nicer than the original! Jono takes on his toughest challenge yet: getting an ice cream home in one piece. Did Ganesh really pull off a delicious meal using only vending machine snacks? What’s the shortest-lived hobby you’ve ever had? Hear how one listener scored the chance to meet her hero, Alex Warren. Plus, we begin the pod yet again proving NZ is the smallest place on earth! Instagram: @THEHITSBREAKFASTFacebook: The Hits Breakfast with Jono, Ben & MeganSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We catch up with our entertainment reporter Nicole in NYC for all the latest celeb gossip. Taylor Swift’s belly button is suddenly a big talking point, there’s a wild theory she could be performing at the Super Bowl, and Nicole tells us why federal agents have been chatting to her. Plus, there’s a huge Ozempic lawsuit and you won’t believe how many people she knows who are on it!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s show: We kick off the podcast with tears as Megan delivers a heartfelt ode to her grandparents. Why did Ben get his daughters to take a photo of a complete stranger? Who did you punish as a kid? We share stories from our own mischievous childhoods calling radio shows. We challenge Ganesh from Eat Well For Less to whip up a meal using only vending machine snacks. Plus a random guest unexpectedly interrupts our show and chaos ensues. Instagram: @THEHITSBREAKFASTFacebook: The Hits Breakfast with Jono, Ben & MeganSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s show: The boys heap praise on Producer Troy… but throw shade at Megan! Why is your teacher the ultimate legend? Can AI outperform humans? We put it to the test at our very first AI café! Megan’s must-watch pick: The Biggest Loser documentary The smartest way to QUIT your job Stick around for the alpha quiz controversy... do you think he nailed it? Instagram: @THEHITSBREAKFASTFacebook: The Hits Breakfast with Jono, Ben & MeganSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s show: Weirdest punishments parents actually use! Megan makes her kids watch terrestrial TV Ben is being gaslighted by his teenagers... Our most talked-about Dear Megan yet! “We saved for a decade for a trip, but now a single friend wants cash instead of the partner spot she doesn’t have.” This simple alteration hack could save you hundreds of dollars! Can you use a gas station toilet without paying? We debate Two degrees of separation in NZ: We test if two Kiwi strangers can find someone they both know! Instagram: @THEHITSBREAKFASTFacebook: The Hits Breakfast with Jono, Ben & MeganSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

AI: friend or threat? Justin Flitter from AI NZ joins us to explore if it’s moving too fast and whether it can actually improve our lives! And how you can incorporate it into everyday use!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s show: The boys put Megan’s ‘healthy’ pancakes to the test! Megan body shames Ben... Jono drops a wild fact about President Putin, but is it actually true? How early is too early for Christmas shopping? Our New York reporter Nicole sets the record straight on the true meaning of “fanny.” Listeners reveal the biggest events they’ve slept through: concerts, earthquakes, even a war! Instagram: @THEHITSBREAKFASTFacebook: The Hits Breakfast with Jono, Ben & MeganSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Missed Jono, Ben & Megan this week? We’ve got you! Catch the best bits from the week, all wrapped up in one bite-sized piece.The most awkward “ran into my ex” stories, including “she was in my Uber Pool”! How did Ben handle an elevator suddenly dropping? Jono apologises to the Mayor for stealing a woman’s bag. We finally meet our Italian correspondent, Daniella, who reviews Kiwi versions of Italian meals.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s show: Jono apologises to Mayor Mahe Drysdale for stealing a random women's purse! Why Ben wore a CONE to a work function... Daniella reviews kiwi version of Italian food! We chat about our drive down in the Cash N Car... We test out the AI called Laura Instagram: @THEHITSBREAKFASTFacebook: The Hits Breakfast with Jono, Ben & MeganSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s show: Why Ben is gamma scanning his wife Megan’s toddler is ready for a tattoo Ben got stuck in a falling elevator We need Jason Kelce to introduce our show The first time my ex met my parents, he crashed their car!!! Instagram: @THEHITSBREAKFASTFacebook: The Hits Breakfast with Jono, Ben & MeganSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s show: How did Ben end up sitting on a child Jono took the producers on a massive detour and now they’re fuming What secrets are you keeping from your partner Megan is seeing a physio for pro athletes — must be all the Pilates Gen Z are officially over Ben’s rambling Jono is completely addicted to watching Lives See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s show: We take a sociopath test... Dear Megan: I’m a teacher aide and believe a student is wearing my friend's child’s lost jumper, but I’m unsure how to handle it since the other parent is difficult... Ben accidentally shows his daughters some inappropriate photos from his Contiki days! Running into you ex stories, "I bumped into my ex in an UBER POOL!" Jono has become bald Yoda! Is the pen license still a thing? And was our hard work a waste?! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s show: We finally get one over on Gen Z producer Grace. Jono’s Uber lies to him! My pet ate WHAT? $500 down the drain Megan's becoming a F1 driver Instagram: @THEHITSBREAKFASTFacebook: The Hits Breakfast with Jono, Ben & MeganSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Missed Jono, Ben & Megan this week? We’ve got you.Catch the best bits from the week, all wrapped up in one bite-sized piece.Ben somehow sends his Uber Eats to a restaurant instead of his house. We prank Megan into thinking we landed her dream celebrity interview without her. We investigate the curious case of the G-string in Jono’s pocket... Plus, babysitting disasters including the time someone accidentally set their niece on fire.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We catch up with our entertainment reporter Nicole from NYC for all the latest celebrity gossip. Why are people calling the American Eagle jeans campaign tone deaf because of the wordplay between “genes” and “jeans”? How Nicole likely ended up in a scene from The Devil Wears Prada 2. How Nicole likely ended up in a scene of The Devil Wears Prada two! Nicole spills what Lindsay Lohan was up to in a nightclub and why she made a getaway to Dubai! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s show: My dog ate my passport and other travel disasters Ben attempts to speak fluent cat with no success Megan cut the queue! Would you let her off? Jono did this entire task in under two hours and he's shocked The wildest and weirdest ways people are using AI... Instagram: @THEHITSBREAKFASTFacebook: The Hits Breakfast with Jono, Ben & MeganSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s show: We look back on our last trip to Wellington Airport and the unexpected medical emergency that unfolded Megan’s life turned into a scene straight out of Pitch Perfect Ben loves it when his wife wears a Warriors jersey but there’s someone else he’d rather see in it... Why is Jono shouting at his son in public?? How Jono accidentally made his mum drink bleach! Instagram: @THEHITSBREAKFASTFacebook: The Hits Breakfast with Jono, Ben & MeganSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s show: Jono and Ben break the bad news to Megan Who we’d eat first if we were trapped in the car park Dear Megan: I’m in my late 30s, love my independence… but will I regret not having kids Megan’s reaction to the big Liam Lawson prank reveal The strange reason Ben’s started mumbling to himself Instagram: @THEHITSBREAKFASTFacebook: The Hits Breakfast with Jono, Ben & MeganSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s show: The curious case of the G-string in Jono’s pocket Ben's $10 hack that could save your marriage We pranked Megan... and it involves Liam Lawson Behind the scenes of reality TV: “The producers totally manipulated it” Discontinued items we seriously miss That time the babysitter got tied up for hours!!! Instagram: @THEHITSBREAKFASTFacebook: The Hits Breakfast with Jono, Ben & MeganSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s show: How Ben ordered his Uber Eats to another restaurant… The obnoxious greeting Jono had this morning When Megan’s babysitting took a fiery turn… What was stroking Megan's face at night… and it wasn't alive! How a listener ended up on Police Ten 7! Instagram: @THEHITSBREAKFAST Facebook: The Hits Breakfast with Jono, Ben & MeganSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Missed the Jono, Ben & Megan this week? We’ve got you.Catch the best bits from the week, all wrapped up in one bite-sized piece.Megan gets emotional over our birthday gift, Jono realises mid-interview that he researched the wrong guest, and Ben gets lost in the lyrical labyrinth of Billy Joel's Piano Man . Plus, more standout moments from the week!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s show: We're launching our campaign to get Jono crowned in the NZ Herald's Best Baldie poll... but will he actually take the win? Megan’s toddler put herself to bed by doing the same thing nonstop—for 40 straight minutes! And why does Ben have a book all about someone called Denis the Birthday? Who even is Denis? Instagram: @THEHITSBREAKFASTFacebook: The Hits Breakfast with Jono, Ben & MeganSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We’re live from New York with our entertainment reporter Nicole. She spills on what Hulk Hogan once called her, why Ed Sheeran tops her list of favorites, and what it’s like walking through the Devil Wears Prada 2 set every day, plus the A-listers she’s spotted along the waySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.