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Today on the radio show. 1 - Smoko chat. 6 - Friday Funny. The 50 Cent store. 8 - Great beer heist. 11 - Best of the benchmarks. 15 - Friday funny. 18 - Late mail. 21 - Last drinks.

Today on the radio show. 1 - Smoko chat. Jake Paul v Anthony Joshua. 6 - Young, dumb and here we come. vol 1. 9 - Wheel of life. https://bit.ly/3YAF5XW 12 - Michael Caine on working drunk. 14 - Nickname ninjas vol. 18. 18 - Chaos in an elevator. 21 - When life gives you lemons. 25 - Late mail. 28 - Last drinks.

Today on the radio show. 1 - Smoko chat. Christmas Crack. 6 - Worst xmas presents from work. Pt. 4. 10 - Giant roast chicken prank. 14 - Mad Dog Ben. Part 1. 19 - Mad Dog Ben. Part 2. 22 - Lad Bible’s naughty and nice list. https://shorturl.at/A2CGI 26 - Rover dog walkers. 30 - Late mail. 34 - Last drinks.

Meet Ben Connolly. He is a wedding photographer, a school teacher, and a skydiving enthusiast. This is his 3-part story of how he came to be in the world's fastest-growing club - 'The Mad Dog Club'. It is not for the faint-hearted, though. This chat contains graphic and awesomely gruesome details of a skydive gone wrong. Get it in your ear holes and check out his awesome photography work at www.benconnolly.com.au

Today on the radio show. 1 - Smoko chat. 9 - Had a BACK day. 5 - Not for Radio chat with Dan. 12 - Outed on Facebook. 16 - Have you been outed on Facebook? 20 - Hectic bad luck on Xmas. 23 - VHS Dating tapes - Joyce. 25 - Kids are dicks. 29 - Jay’s Anniversary. 33 - Take my money. https://bit.ly/44xsckV 37 - Rock ‘n’ roll mental health theory. 40 - Late mail. 43 - Last drinks.

Today on the radio show; 1 - Smoko Chat - Taylor Sheridan TV Hit List https://bit.ly/456VC9G 5 - Christmas Crack; https://bit.ly/4qcfsbP 8 - Dunc's kid split his eyelid open 11 - Shelton Woolright from Blindspott 20 - The best garlic bread recipe ever; https://bit.ly/44Xdow1 25 - Nicknames 55 29 - Sleep tips 34 - The world's smallest robot 37 - Late mail 41 - Last drinks

Big news from NZ band, Blindspott - they're going on tour! Drummer, Shelton Woolright, joins us to chat through the tour dates, new music, and his new Drumstick brand - SKINBO! Blindspott tour information: https://www.rova.nz/events/blindspott-2026SKINBO drumsticks: http://skinbo.io/

Today on the radio show. 1 - Smoko chat. 5 - Sam the no-handed bandit. 9 - Mindbenders. 11 - The 12 days of Christmas gifts. 17 - Friday funny. 20 - Casey Paul. 100% Attendance for her whole school life. 22 - Fighting a kangaroo. 27 - UFC 323 Broken arm. 30 - 50 Cent v Ja Rule. 34 - Late mail. 37 - Last drinks.

Today on the radio show... 1 - Smoko Chat - unique tech. 9 - Christmas present ideas. 13 - Worst end-of-year thank you gifts. 17 - Are Ninja Slushi's worth the hype? 20 - Today's Not For Radio episode. APPLE SPOTIFY 22 - Must Watch; Gymkhana https://bit.ly/493MDZg 26 - Nickname Ninjas vol. 17. 29 - More petty wins. 33 - Mindbenders - the mind speeds up. 37 - Ozzy Osbourne's final moments. 42 - Tre Flipping El Toro https://shorturl.at/ljuiT 45 - Late mail. 50 - Last drinks.

Today on the radio show. 1 - Smoko chat. 5 - The word ‘Onion’. 7 - Sexing up words. 10 - Must watch. https://bit.ly/4iPalvQ 14 - Worst end of year gifts from work.Pt 1. 18 - Worst end of year gifts from work. Pt 2. 20 - Finland prisons. 23 - NZ’s horniest town. 27 - What’s been inside you? 31 - Jay’s been thinking again. 36 - Leslie Nielsen doesn’t give a heck. 41 Hottest purchases og the year. Pt 1. 46 - Hottest purchases of the year. Pt 2. 49 - Last drinks.

Today on the radio show. 1 - Smoko chat. Bad gifts. 5 - Gifts that blew up in your face. 10 - Human flesh sausages. 14 - Ketchup saving life hack. 17 - You know things are tight when… 22 - Get in my belly. Garlic bread. https://bit.ly/44Xdow1 25 - Mindbenders. 28 - Explaining to adults. 32 - Corvid cleaning. 36 - Great advice for terrible people. 39 - Perspective shifts. 42 - Pigeon racing. 46 - Late mail. 48 - Last drinks.

Today on the radio show. 1 - Smoko chat. 5 - Petty wins vol. 2 8 - Psycho siblings. 13 - Must watch. Hot ones with Matthew McConaughey. https://bit.ly/4iJcVmN 18 - The funeral theory. 22 - The Boys’ final season trailer has dropped. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fv0leN8TmR8 24 - We gave away a Harley. 28 - Adam Sandler’s hilarious speech. 32 - Jet boat crash in Featherston. 34 - Greg Murphy Street smart lottery. 34 - Late mail. 41 - Last drinks.

Today on the radio show. 1 - Smoko chat. What excites you as an adult? 5 - What excites you as an adult? 9 - Invercargill car stickering. 13 - Uber eats awards 2025. 16 - Mike Shinoda. 20 - Work Xmas parties. 25 - Liam Lawson. 26 - Nickname Ninjas. Vol 16. 28 - John Clarke’s Car salesman bit. 30 - The ‘Last man’ idea. 33 - Landman TV show. 36 - Late mail. 39 - Last drinks.

Today the lads caught up with founding member of LINKIN PARK and all-round legend, Mike Shinoda. LINKIN PARK have announced that they're going to be bringing their 'From Zero' world tour to Auckland's Spark Arena on Wednesday 18th March 2026. Get around this chat and when tickets go on sale - Make sure you don't miss out!

Today on the radio show. 1 - Elevator survival. 3 - Deep dive on Cal Rayborn. 8 - Frank’s Xmas parade hack. 11 - RWC 2027 explained. 13 - Rock island review. 19 - Yeah nah just got on with it ay. 23 - Kiwi dad breaks David Goggins’ world record. 27 - Dunc’s Temu purchases. 31 - Late mail. 35 - Last drinks.

Today on the radio show. 1 - Smoko Chat. 5 - Must listen. https://shorturl.at/AwYzE 9 - Things kids should know how to do. 14 - Mindbenders. 17 - Great prank. 19 - Scam Interceptors. 22 - Imaginary Girlfriend. 26 - Titanic’s most expensive recovered items. 30 - Monday funny. 33 - Late mail. 37 - Last Drinks.

Today on the radio show. 1 - Smoko Chat. TOOL review. 5 - More reasons why the English language is poked. 8 - Allan Moffat. 12 - Daily dump. https://bit.ly/4iihfct & https://bit.ly/4pnj6PG 16 - Mindbenders. 19 - Hair splinters. 23 - Introduce yourself with what almost killed you. 27 - Come have a ciggie with me. 30 - The cat who stole a bag of meth. 32 - MIndbenders - The sounds of space. 34 - Late mail. Struck by lightning. 38 - Last drinks.

Today on the radio show. 1 - Smoko Chat. Dan Hooker’s UFC fight. 4 - Friday funny. 7 - VHS Dating tapes. Shawn. 10 - What did you coat yourself in at work? 14 - Roundy from Movember. 25 - Dan Hooker press conference. 28 - Welsh prostitute. 30 - Late mail. 33 - Last drinks.

Today on the radio show. 1 - Smoko Chat. Metallica review 6 - Must listen. https://apple.co/43DPZPI 10 - Eddie Hearn on Anthony Joshua v Jake Paul. 14 - Must watch. The Matchroom. https://bit.ly/47Ojcdk 19 - Not For Radio. 22 - Egg toss champs. 25 - Weird Kids. 28 - Job interview hack. 31 - Trump impersonator. 33 - Late mail. 36 - Last drinks.

Today on the radio show. 1 - Smoko Chat. Dunc’s kids are at it again. 6 - Mad kid hotline. 9 - Fighting Tinder. 14 - Must listen. Geoff Ross. https://bit.ly/48jhcd4 19 - Jay’s dads’ lotto numbers. 21 - ‘Are you ready to be a dad’ test? https://bit.ly/4rnGn67 24 - Misreading social cues. 29 - Tom Sainsbury. 33 - Oil chat. 36 - Jonah Lomu tribute. 39 - Dunc’s back on hating veges. 43 - Graffiti names. 46 - Late mail. 50 - Last drinks / Nat’s what I reckon. https://shorturl.at/qRfVI

Today on the radio show. 1 - Smoko Chat. Weekend sports wrap. 7 - VHS Dating tapes. Wayne. 10 - George Clooney v Brad Pitt. 14 - Nobody noticed. 17 - Ridiculousness has come to an end. 21 - A short essay on life. 24 - Just got on with it. 28 - Great Partner stitch up. 31 - Must watch. Chad Powers. https://shorturl.at/sPwUL 35 - Late mail. 38 - Last drinks.

Today on the radio show. 1 - Smoko Chat. Tickford Racing commercial. 6 - Massive weekend of sport. 9 - Crazy Guinness world record. https://shorturl.at/RKeWD 13 - Jake Paul v Anthony Joshua. 17 - Veges that suck. 23 - Deep dive. Christiano Ronaldo. 27 - Self-help Singh. 28 - Not for Radio guest - Only Los. 31 - Friday funny. Shane Gillis. 36 - Late mail. 39 - Last drinks.

Today on the radio show. 1 - Smoko Chat. Metallica cover ‘The Chats’. 4 - Fizzy Sends. 9 - Must read. Shaun Johnson’s book. https://bit.ly/4oOhGO8 14 - Pig Valve in the chest. 19 - Have you ever come back from the dead? 24 - Sleep mischief. 28 - Greg Murphy. https://bit.ly/47EtPzm 33 - The human body is amazing. 36 - Social Experiment. 41 - Jason Momoa’s been busy. 43 - Late mail. 45 - Last drinks.

Today on the radio show. 1 - Smoko Chat. NZ Trotting cup day recap. 5 - Instantly ill. 9 - What odd thing makes you feel instantly ill? 13 - Kite surfer vs Shark. 17 - Never mind sharks. It’s _____ you should watch out for. 20 - Even bouncers get it wrong from time to time. 24 - Nickname Ninjas. 27 - Chaz Mostert. Part 1. 31 - Chaz Mostert. Part 2. 36 - How do you acquire a penguin? 39 - Can money buy you happiness? 44 - Faith in humanity, restored. 48 - Late mail. 51 - Last drinks.

Today on the radio show. 1 - Smoko Chat. 5 - Must watch. Pluribus. https://apple.co/3LUKdTF 8 - Funny Noel Gallagher story. 10 - Motivational run. 11 - A perfect day. 15 - Perfect day texts. 18 - Field job fails. 21 - Jimmy Carr on marriage advice. 24 - Narcissist chat. 29 - Where have you needed to poo? 32 - Poop texts. 35 - Roadside drug testing. 38 - Late mail. 40 - Last drinks.

Today on the radio show. 1 - Smoko Chat. Rock ‘n Roll Hall of Fame inductees. 6 - Must listen. Dunc’s dad. https://bit.ly/4hN7dQm 9 - Great advice for terrible people. 12 - Am I a narcissist? 16 - Joel Madden & Johnny Stevens chat. 20 - Bit of good news. 23 - Explaining to adults. 27 - Must watch. Hoff-roading https://bit.ly/4nIsThV 30 - Kiwis v Samoa highlights. 33 - Must listen. The marble theory. https://bit.ly/4oA5qAW 37 - Grammy award nominees. 39 - Late mail. 43 - Last drinks.

Today, Westie Lee caught up with Joel Madden from Good Charlotte and Johnny Stevens from Highly Suspect to announce that the Highly Suspect boys are heading back to New Zealand to play alongside Good Charlotte and Yellowcard, and kiwi rockers Tadpole on the 27th February next year at the Auckland Domain. Here is the full chat. Get your tickets here.https://shorturl.at/o2ouO

Today on the radio show. 1 - Smoko Chat: 40 Million on Lotto this weekend! 4 - Friday Funny - Carl Barron doesn’t like himself. 6 - Dunc’s Chair Find Replay 9 - Interview - Jack Mesley Super Rugby CEO 13 - What Would You be World Champion of? 18 - What Would You be World Champion of? Part 2 21 - Weekend Sport Preview 23 - Loo with a view 27 - Late Mail 30 - Last Drinks

Jack Mesley is the Chief Executive Officer of Super Rugby Pacific. We chatted to him about the 2026 Super Round coming to Christchurch!3 days of rugby action at Christchurch’s first new stadium event. 3 days. 10 teams. 1 location. Super Round in Christchurch, Anzac Weekend, 24-26 April 2026.

Today on the radio show. 1 - Smoko Chat: How Good is Cricket! 4 - Animals of the World War - Day 3 7 - Loo with View Day 3 12 - Wednesday Waffle 16 - Interview - Booga Beasley from Head Like a Hole 23 - Show Boss Tieg’s Spider Web Tales 27 - Whats Been Inside of You? 32 - Pie Maestro’s Dazza’s Cooked New Cookbook - https://bit.ly/47p22CL 38 - Must Watch - Swiped - https://shorturl.at/dElkJ 41 - Wha'ts Been Inside of You? Part 2 43 - Late Mail 47- Last Drinks

Darren Jarrett has carved out a serious name for himself in New Zealand’s hospitality scene. He is the owner of multiple Auckland bakeries, but it's his St Heliers store, Ashby Pies , that’s earned cult status. Blending his passion for the NZ Warriors and epic pies, Darren has turned Ashby into a must visit destination bakery. Today we chat to him about his cookbook, Dazza’s Cooked. Pre-order your copy here: https://bit.ly/47p22CL

1 - Smoko Chat: Blackcaps v India 3 - Things your family did that you didn't know were weird until you were older 7 - Things your family did that you didn't know were weird until you were older Part 2 12 - SheNANigans on Instagram 14 - Nickname Ninjas 16 - David Atten-BRUH on Pine Martens 19 - Wojtek the Bear 22 - What can you say in the gym and the bedroom 25 - Project Finishers Part 1 29 - Project Finishers Part 2 33 - How to always cook rice correctly 36 - Getting pummeled by a monster wave. 41 - Late Mail 45 - Last Drinks

Today on the radio show. 1 - Smoko Chat: Melbourne Cup 3 - Jay's WWII Duck Tales 7 - Movember Progress So Far 11 - 3.4 Melbourne Cup - Gibbo from the Two Flogs Podcast joins the show. 16 - Wise Words from Self Help Singh 20 - What have you purchased that you always wanted when you were younger 25 - Lego's Historic Change in its recipe 29 - Loo with a view, Day 2 31 - Hot Rod University 34 - Insanely Massive Car Collection - https://shorturl.at/yqxTN 39 - Late Mail 43 - Last Drinks

Today on the radio show. 1 - Oasis Review 5 - Oasis Fever in Melbourne 8 - Kiwis v Tonga 12 - Must Watch - Chris Hemsworth - https://shorturl.at/0LDDH 16 - Loo With a View 19 - Loo With a View Number 2 23 - Kids are deeecks 27 - Must Watch - Bloke of the Apocalypse - https://shorturl.at/VyIWB 29 - Whale Fact Monday 32 - Late Mail 35 - Last Drinks

Today on the radio show. 1 - Smoko chat. 5 - What sucked as a kid but is awesome as an adult? 9 - Al Brown. 14 - Motorway conversations. 18 - Wild things seen on NZ roads. 23 - Take my money. 26 - Nathan for you. 30 - Thursday giggle 32 - Mindbenders. 36 - Late mail. 40 - Last drinks. Get in touch with us: https://linktr.ee/therockdrive

Today on the radio show. 1 - Smoko chat. 6 - Lost in translation. 9 - What did you learn at school that you no longer need? 13 - What did you learn at school that you no longer need?. Pt. 2. 17 - This week in science. 21 - Swans on the motorway. 26 - Nickname Ninjas Vol 13. 29 - Must watch. Landman season 3. https://bit.ly/3JvImnv 31 - Bad ass gen X gal. https://shorturl.at/lAV60 36 - Matt Jordan Tattoo exhibition. 41 - Late mail. 45 - Last drinks. Get in touch with us: https://linktr.ee/therockdrive

Today, the lads caught up with the weapon that is tattoo artist - Matt Jordan. Matt Jordan has crafted a style previously unknown to the world by studying and drawing inspiration from his heroes. He looks to painters such as Rubens, Caravaggio, and Géricault; sculptors like Michelangelo, Donatello, and Bernini; and renowned tattoo artists including Carlos Torres, Freddy Negrete, Jose Lopez, and many more. He acknowledges, “We stand on the shoulders of giants.” Go and check out his exhibition here - https://mattjordanart.com/pages/abodyofwork

Today on the radio show. 1 - Smoko chat. Dunc’s new facial setup. 6 - Wisdom teeth chat. 10 - Spreading ashes. 14 - What does Dunc look like? 18 - Mr Dick’s motivational. 22 - Just got on with it ay. 27 - Crazy Baseball names / Nicknames. 30 - Kevin James or Mr. Taylor. 34 - Late mail. 37 - Last drinks. Get in touch with us: https://linktr.ee/therockdrive

Today on the radio show. 1 - Smoko Chat - left-handed people. 5 - The police are getting people drunk. 8 - Friday funny - having babies is selfish. 11 - Second-screen viewing. 14 - Friday funny - life advice from a gambler. 18 - Late mail. 21 - Last drinks. Must Watch - Being Eddie - https://bit.ly/48L5Gbd Get in touch with us: https://linktr.ee/therockdrive

Today on the radio show. 1 - The Church of Sound 10 commandments. 5 - Milan from Pluto. 10 - Mindbenders. 13 - World's best pitcher/maniac. 17 - Must watch. https://bit.ly/4o7t7Am 20 - Sleep mischief story. 24 - Sleep mischief texts. 27 - UFC/Bud Light commercial. https://shorturl.at/KVAVZ / https://shorturl.at/j7gca 30 - David Spade’s worst flight. 33 - Late mail. 38 - Last drinks. Show notes. Deer Wars podcast https://open.spotify.com/show/2hoY3tNmbReADL79If2egz Get in touch with us: https://linktr.ee/therockdrive

Today on the radio show... 1 - Most expensive collector's items 6 - It's an investment, mate 11 - Hunters Element In The Wild range - https://bit.ly/4pNauTJ 16 - Sausage of the year 19 - VHS dating tapes - David 22 - Parker vs Wardley 25 - Kids are dicks 29 - A beautiful piece of poetry about marriage - https://www.instagram.com/p/DPgCI-8iHHC/ 34 - Marcus Ambrose on NASCAR Ovals 37 - Late mail 40 - Last drinks Get in touch with us: https://linktr.ee/therockdrive

Today on the radio show... 0.30 - Smoko Chat - pacts with mates 8 - Hustling at it's finest 16 - What's been inside you 20 - Great advice for shitty people 22 - Get in my belly - chicken https://bit.ly/48FasqP 26 - Donald Trump impression - going to the bathroom 29 - Hunters Element range for 2025 - https://bit.ly/4pNauTJ 32 - Late mail 26 - Last drinks Today's Must Watch was Into the Void: https://bit.ly/42P3vQ8 Get in touch with us: https://linktr.ee/therockdrive

Today on the radio show. 1 - Smoko chat. 5 - Kiwis v Samoa game. 10 - The King's English. 13 - Bumblebee transformer in the front yard. 17 - What have you seen in a yard? 21 - Donald Trump impersonator. 23 - David Atten-bruh. 26 - How good is a garage? 30 - Cool runnings in real life. 33 - Late mail. 37 - Last drinks. Show links. Horse ride - https://bit.ly/48y93lLHoney Badger vs Elephant - https://bit.ly/47laYba Get in touch with us: https://linktr.ee/therockdrive

Today on the radio show. 1 - Smoko chat. 5 - Feeding the backs. 8 - Wobbles. Not for Radio chat. https://amzn.to/4nkMkxJ 14 - Smoko chat winner, Nikki. 18 - BRB Quick Run winner, Jan. 21 - Friday funny. 24 - Late mail. 28 - Last drinks. Get in touch with us: https://linktr.ee/therockdrive

Today on the radio show. 1 - Smoko chat. 5 - Misreading social cues. 9 - Mindbenders. 13 - Milan from Pluto. 18 - Alibaba jet boat. 22 - Explain your job to me as if I were a 5-year-old. 24 - Late mail. 29 - Last drinks. Get in touch with us: https://linktr.ee/therockdrive

Today on the radio show. 1 - Smoko chat. Movie posters. 5 - Grassroot grubs. 10 - More grassroots grubs. 13 - Tiegs is back from Bathurst. 18 - Kids vs Adults. 21 - Real chat. 23 - The word piss. 27 - Must watch. https://bit.ly/4q9V1Nz 30 - Big John gets deported from Australia. 33 - The Cardrona Pub has been sold. 37 - Late mail. 40 - Last drinks. Get in touch with us: https://linktr.ee/therockdrive

Today on the radio show. 1 - Smoko chat. 5 - AFL Mad Monday battler. 10 - The f1 button presser. 12 - Billy Connolly on grapefruit. 14 - Facebook Marketplace: Refund for a Broken Phone. 18 - Most famous sportsperson you don’t know. 22 - Mindbenders. https://shorturl.at/I7PpI 26 - Victor Matfield’s arm padding. 30 - Late mail. 35 - Last drinks. Get in touch with us: https://linktr.ee/therockdrive

Today on the radio show. 1 - Smoko chat. Matt Payne. 7 - Matt Payne part 2. 11 - Steve Cook. Cook Cartel. 18 - Too many cola bottles. 22 - Snackcidents. 27 - Elite whistling. 32 - Tiegs live from Bathurst. 37 - Westie lee talks to Benji Madden. 40 - late mail. 42 - Last drinks. Get in touch with us: https://linktr.ee/therockdrive

Good Charlotte are returning to Aotearoa on FEBRUARY 27, 2026 at Auckland’s Domain.Their headline performance at the new LIVE AT THE DOMAIN concert series, marks their first shows down under in eight years and the first shows announced on their epic Motel Du Cap World Tour. Westie Lee caught up with Benji Madden from Good Charlotte to chat about their new album and their upcoming New Zealand show. Sign up for presales at endeavour.live

Today on the radio show. 1 - Smoko chat. 6 - Rogue coffee order. 10 - Rogue customers. 13 - Bathurst Gee up. 16 - Drunk news reporter. 19 - Mindbenders. 21 - Daily dump. 23 - Relationship icks. 26 - Family guy creator misses flight. 31 - Late mail 32 - Last drinks. Get in touch with us: https://linktr.ee/therockdrive

Today on the radio show. 1 - Smoko chat. 6 - Show Boss tiegs from Bathurst. 11 - Dude caused a flood so he could keep partying. 14 - Colourful excuses you’ve used. 17 - Anti-motivational. 21 - Black Himalayan rock salt review. 26 - Must listen. https://shorturl.at/vSSQc 30 - Must watch. 34 - Caleb Cooper’s new show. 37 - Longest name in the world NZ world record. 41 - Late mail. 43 - Last drinks. Get in touch with us: https://linktr.ee/therockdrive