Jono, Ben & Megan - The Podcast

Jono, Ben & Megan - The Podcast

This is mildly amusing banter at its mildly amusing best! We’re Jono Pryor, Ben Boyce, and Megan Papas—your favourite breakfast trio on The Hits. We bring you weekday mornings full of 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.

Episodes

October 16, 2025 37 mins

FULL SHOW: Was the Barista Flirting… or Just Being Nice?On today’s show:

  • Megan is prepping for the arrival of her parents, and we debate her lawn mowing skills.

  • Producer Troy is caught moonlighting on other radio stations under fake names and voices.

  • We chat about what happened post-surgery… high on painkillers!

  • Thanks to one of us, a technical error led to ...

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The team sits down with Robyn Malcolm and Melanie Lynskey, the stars of the upcoming film based on the Pike River mining disaster. They portray Anna and Sonya, two ordinary Kiwi women who became extraordinary voices for justice after tragedy struck.

From racing to make it to the Greymouth premiere to bonding over Liquorice Allsorts (and regrettable tattoo choices), Robyn and Melanie share behind-the-scenes stories of filming in the...

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On today’s show:

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  • Why is Ben frustrated he didn't make his mum cry?
  • We chat about partner pressure points, including sweaty partners and the excessive use of bleach.
  • Jono shares how the medium claimed his grandfather’s spirit follows him around all the time.
  • Juniper (Jono’s AI) joins in on a live radio break.
  • Our everyday scaries include needing to poop on a long walk.
  • We reminisce about t...
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On today’s show:

  • What was your town’s version of Rainbow’s End? Ben revealed he used to run through pee-filled tunnels in Masterton...

  • Megan debates whether a barista complimenting her vibe and jacket was flirting or just good customer service.
  • The team discusses the awkwardness of communicating with children under ten, especially during their upcoming 24-hour handball fundraiser.
  • Listeners share stories of...
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On today’s show:

  • Jono shares his love for cleaning with bleach, causing tension at home due to overuse. We think he’s giving American Psycho vibes…
  • A medium joins the show to discuss a possible ghost named “Cassie” that Megan’s daughter claims visit their home. 
  • Callers share their own awkward moments of accidental public exposure after Ben's infamous balls out video!
  • Interview wi...
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On today’s show:

  • Ben’s most embarrassing phone call ever after accidentally revealing… well, his balls (lol) in a social media video that stayed up for a week
  • We chat multiple spooky experiences including an old ghost who would wake a listener's son up at 2 a.m. to play
  • Portia Woodman-Wickliffe was immortalized as a limited-edition Barbie doll, with special details like her curly hair and the Tāmok...
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FULL SHOW: Uncovering The Mystery of The Beautiful Women at Megan’s HouseOn today’s show:

  • The little manipulations that keep our relationships moving…
  • We chat to Anthony Capaldi after the Grid Walk mix-up, where he was mistaken for his brother Lewis!
  • Producer Troy relives the moment he was bullied live on NZ X Factor.
  • The sneaky old lady who stitched Jono up with an...
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On today’s show:

  • Ben's wife really threw him under the bus in Italy
  • The plot thickens with Megan's mystery 'Cassie' woman
  • Producer Troy's mum has beef with David Walliams
  • Jono has a new AI pal called Juniper, and she has let him down...

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PS. Producer Grace was away today so Producer Troy made this poddy, any complaints ...

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On today’s show:

  • Megan narrowly avoids disaster after forgetting the handbrake…
  • Jono’s phone takes a spin in the washing machine.Jono reviews the new season of Dance Moms, fentanyl dance included.
  • Megan’s daughter drops a bombshell about a “beautiful woman named Cassie.”
  • Ben goes overboard on Disney merch and gives everyone the ick.
  • The team celebrates the small joys of adulthood like ...
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On today's show:

  • Were the guys actually that ripped, or was the tiny junk the only thing the sculptor got right? Ben investigates.
  • Dear Megan: A listener two weeks into marriage is already considering divorce over her husband calling her "wifey."
  • How one of Ben's family member ending up concussing someone on a flight... 
  • Chelsea Winter gets grilled by Jono over photo she decided to include.
  • We debate how often you should ...
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In this exclusive chat, our entertainment reporter Nicole catches up with Taylor Swift, who Zoomed in from her New York apartment despite rumors she was still in the UK. Taylor opens up about her relationship with Travis Kelce, shares her fears about happiness affecting her creativity, and reflects on the support she received during tougher times in her career. Plus, we dive into the cheeky double meanings behind her new track...

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On today’s show:

  • How Ben's clean laundry spilled all over a Paris street.
  • Megan reveals a degrading moment a paper sheet stuck to her sweaty body during a mole check.
  • Spotting a fully naked man and a police evidence photographer at the Manawatu River.
  • Jono finally gets his satisfaction after his wife's and daughter's luggage completely filled the car for the drive home and he already warned them...
  • We ...
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We've got a special guest in our podcast feed today! PJ Harding returns with season 2 of Slow It Down, where she invites you to slow down, chill out, and live authentically. If you like what you hear follow Slow It Down wherever you're listening to this. 

Welcome to season 2 of Slow It Down! I'm so excited to be getting back into the podcast after my six month maternity leave. I've seen so many incredible and inspiring people ...

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September 29, 2025 56 mins

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 m...
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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 t...

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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...
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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 quotab...
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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&rsqu...
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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 ref...
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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 r...
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