Fork's Sake

Shane Cameron is a former heavyweight boxer, earning a bronze medal for New Zealand at the 2002 Commonwealth Games. Since retiring as a boxer, Shane has gone on to star in both Dancing with the Stars and Celebrity Treasure Island, and now has an autobiography 'Mountain Warrior' out.  In the episode Shane tells Suzanne Paul and Andrew Papas about the round about way he become a professional bo...

WARNING : This episode contains mentions of sexual harrasment and assault. If you or someone you know needs help a list of resources is available at the bottom of the description.  Suzanne Paul and Andrew Papas are once again sitting down at the Fork's Sake dinner table for another installment of their favourite recurring segment: Fork's Sake What's Your Problem!? Where you can write int...

Allyson Gofton may be the very first food influencer. Best known for Food in a Minute, a one minute cooking show that played right before the six o'clock news for 13 years! Her latest cookbook Give is out this Friday, full of recipies designed to be given as gifts. Inspired by a group of women celebrating their journeys through breast cancer, Allyson teamed up with Breast Cancer Cure to create the...

Maybe wait for the kiddies to get out of the car for this one... This week we're joined by Ru Paul's Drag Race Down Under winner and  House of Drag star Kita Mean.  Kita chats with Suzanne Paul and Andrew Papas about her upbringing and what got her into drag, her experience on Drag Race, and what her future holds as she considers a semi-retirement from drag. Chapters: 0:00 The worst pick...

It's time for another installment of Suzanne Paul and Andrew Papas' favourite recurring segment: Fork's Sake What's Your Problem!? Where you can write into the podcast with your problems and dillemas, and Andrew and Suzanne help you solve them.  This week: Alison from Auckland is concerned her friend's husband might be having an affair, Ben from Dunedin is sick of people asking him why he's n...

Desley Simpson is the deputy mayor of Auckland, and her passion and love for the city come through in every conversation with her. In the episode, Desley chats with Suzanne Paul and Andrew Papas about the incredible restaurant scene we've got here in Auckland, the process of getting the Michelin star system to the country, how the passing of her father led her into a career in politics, and so muc...

Mary Haddock-Staniland is one of the country's most recognisable advocates for diversity and inclusion, and one of Aotearoa's most influenctial transgender voices.  In the episode, Mary discusses her upbringing in Taranaki, why she loves bringing strangers into the Koru lounge with her, and the incredible time she met Oprah Winfrey! Chapters: 0:00 Dinner parties & piña coladas 5:30...

From iconic roles in  Neighbours and  Shortland Street to his many stage appearances, Stephen Lovatt has clearly never lost the passion for the craft of acting in his 40 year long career.  In the episode, Stephen joins Suzanne Paul and Andrew Papas at the dinner table to chat about his legendary roles, his upcoming work performing two one-man-shows written by kiwi playwright Bruce M...

This week on Fork's Sake, Suzanne Paul and Andrew Papas are joined by trained opera singer, TV host, and all around entertainer Luke Bird. From his childhood in Whangārei where he was raised by his mother and grandmother, to cheating at making Hollandaise sauce at chef school, to hosting podcasts, TV shows, and MCing, Luke brings his infectious energy to everything he touches.  Unfortunately...

Suzanne Paul and Andrew Papas are back with their favourite type of podcast: Fork's Sake What's Your Problem?! Where listeners message into the podcast with their problems and dillemas, and Suzanne and Andrew give some sometimes helpful (but usually bonkers) advice. This week: Robbie from Invercargil wants to know how to ask his date to 'go dutch', Cathy needs to deal with a coworker who won't sto...

Ben Boyce is a juggernaut of New Zealand entertainment. TV, radio, podcasts, interviews, he's been everywhere and done everything, including getting Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson's signature on his behind! Nowadays, you might know him best for his viral social media content, usually of him embarrassing his daughters with gen z slang and silly costumes. One of his most successful posts was even seen by...

This week on Fork's Sake we are with Shortland Street star Ben Barrington  Ben Barrington also known as Dr. Drew McCaskill, joins us to share what it is like to be on some of New Zealand's biggest shows. He starred in Shortland Street, Almighty Johnsons and most recently Celebrity Treasure Island. He takes us through how he prepared for CTI, the physical demands of Dancing with the stars and...

It's been over six weeks since Suzanne Paul and Andrew Papas have sat at the Fork's Sake dinner table together and split a bottle of wine, so there's a lot to catch up about.  Andrew's been on tour in Wellington and Christchurch in the stage show & Juliet. While Christchurch wasn't always as open to some of the show's themes, he's discovered the city's an under appreciated food hub. But n...

Who doesn't love watching TV? Suzanne Paul and Andrew Papas certainly do! This week they're sitting down at the Fork's Sake dinner table with some classic movie snacks to chat all about the TV shows they love. But first, in classic Suzanne Paul fashion, a story about a meeting with a medium psychic that you won't believe unless you hear it for yourself! From Married at First Sight and Celebrity Tr...

Antonia Prebble is one of the most recognisable faces on New Zealand screens, especially thanks to her iconic role as Loretta West on Outrageous Fortune.  Antonia's been a working actor since she was 12, so with three decades of experience under her belt she has plenty of stories to share, including from her time on Power Rangers! In the episode Antonia, chats with Suzanne Paul and Andrew Pap...

Your favourite agony auny & uncle, Suzanne Paul and Andrew Papas, are back to help you with more of your problems! Got an issue you’d love Suzanne & Andrew’s help with? Listen on the free iHeart app and tap the red microphone 🎙️ button to leave us a voice message. Or send us a message on our Instagram @forkssakepodcast This week, Debbie needs help with her disgusting flatmates,...

This week on Fork's Sake, Suzanne Paul and Andrew Papas are becoming your new agony aunt & uncle, giving advice for your problems and dilemmas. Got an issue you’d love Suzanne & Andrew’s help with? Listen on the free iHeart app and tap the red microphone 🎙️ button to leave us a voice message. Or send us a message on our Instagram @forkssakepodcast In this episode: Chrissy's got...

This week on Fork's Sake we have radio icon, mum of two, and Andrew's beautiful wife, Megan Papas joining the podcast.  In the episosde Andrew, Suzanne, and Megan chat about her incredible career across New Zealand radio, Andrew & Megan's meet cute when Andrew was auditioning for the boyband Titanium, and her new F1 podcast with Lewis Capaldi's brother Anthony. Plus, how she feels about A...

Suzanne Paul and Andrew Papas sit around the Fork's Sake dinner table for some good old one-on-one time to chat about Andrew's role in the stage show & Juliet, and Suzanne tells perhaps her most shocking story yet! 🎧 Chapters: 0:00 Welcome Back to Fork's Sake 3:45 Unpaid Dog Labour 9:30 Chips & Spam 20:30 Suzanne Paul: Lady of the Night There’s a new episode out  first thing ev...

Shaan Singh and Sam Thomson from Kiwi band Drax Project join Suzanne Paul and Andrew Papas on Fork’s Sake to talk fatherhood, food fails and a near‑fatal drive home after a New Year’s show. From sipping kombucha (with mixed reactions) to revisiting the band’s gross first flat, the boys reflect on the early days of living, cooking, and surviving together. Shaan opens up about fath...

Lorna Riley is a veteran of New Zealand radio, serving as the voice of the workday as Coast's days announcer.  After a difficult few years battling cancer, Lorna is excited about the next chapter of her life as a grandmother, travel lover, and soon to be newlywed.  New episodes are out every Tuesday. Follow us on Instagram: @forkssakepodcast , @suzannepaulnz , @andrew_papas & @lornar...

Everyone loves a good holiday, from a trip to the bach to an international cruise. So this week we're chatting about our favourite travel memories from across the years, which somehow diverged into talking about nude beaches and couples swinging on cruise ships! New episodes are out every Tuesday. Follow us on Instagram:  @forkssakepodcast , @suzannepaulnz &  @andrew_papas See omnyst...

James Mustapic is easily the pickiest eater we've ever met, which is geat for a podcast all about food! We chatted about James' upbringing with his mum, his love of reality tv, and his awkward relationship with Drew Ne'emia! New episodes are out every Tuesday. Follow us on Instagram:  @forkssakepodcast , @suzannepaulnz , @andrew_papas & @jamesmustapic See omnystudio.com/listener for priva...

Wilhelmina O'Keeffe, formerly Shrimpton, is a veteran of New Zealand journalism, working across TV, radio, and podcasts.  In the episode, Suzanne and Andrew chat with Wils about her beautiful wedding, the reality of being a working journalist, and her current venture as a small business owner.  Listen to Wilhelmina's podcast The SME Stream here New episodes are out every Tuesday. Follow...

Erin Simpson is an icon of New Zealand TV thanks to The Erin Simpson Show, where she interviewed huge celebrities like Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez, and even featured a young Andrew performing on the show.  Join us today as we chat about parenthood, go behind the scenes of The Erin Simpson Show, and find out why Suzanne's got a bone to pick with Erin! New episodes are out every Tuesday. Fol...