In the Driver's Seat with Greg Murphy

Comedian. Stickman. Everyday Kiwi behind the wheel. Featuring: Laughs, Lessons and a Burning Reminder In this season finale, Murph jumps in with Paul Ego for a ride full of laughs, close calls, and a few surprises — including his early days fronting a rock band, long before comedy took over. From an unforgettable crash in a borrowed work ute (while trying to impress a girl) to an ill-timed cigaret...

From Roses to Road Rules: Fatherhood, Fame & Finding Balance He’s gone from handing out roses on national TV to changing nappies, running businesses, and chasing three young kids — all while staying true to what matters most. Art Green might’ve risen to fame as New Zealand’s first Bachelor, but he’s long since swapped the spotlight for something far more real: family, health, and balance. In t...

From Mince to Mindset: The Mad Butcher’s Recipe for Success He’s the man who turned sausages into a symbol of Kiwi spirit - and laughter into a legacy. But behind Sir Peter Leitch’s iconic laugh and larger-than-life personality lies a story of grit, generosity, and heart. From humble beginnings to building one of New Zealand’s most recognisable brands, the Mad Butcher opens up to Murph about the h...

Grit, Discipline, and Life Lessons from a Squash Legend She’s a four-time world squash champion, former Race Relations Commissioner, and a Kiwi icon known for her relentless drive and discipline — on and off the court. In this episode of In the Driver’s Seat with Greg Murphy , Dame Susan Devoy gets behind the wheel of her Jag and opens up about life at the top, the pressures of performance, and a...

Neuroscience, Teen Drivers & Why We Make Dumb Decisions What if the biggest threat on our roads wasn’t the weather, the traffic, or the speed — but the brain behind the wheel? In this episode of In the Driver’s Seat with Greg Murphy , leading neuroscience educator Nathan Wallis takes us on a deep dive into the teenage brain — and why it’s wired for risk, distraction, and sometimes even disaste...

Kiwi Maverick: Fishing, Fame and Forging His Own Path He’s “wrestled marlin from helicopters”, dodged danger in open seas, and somehow ended up on American late-night TV — all without a media plan or a roadmap. Matt Watson’s story is one of relentless reinvention. When one door closes, he doesn’t wait for another to open — he builds his own and kicks it wide open. Whether it’s pioneering a new sty...

Rocket Lab founder. Knight. Innovator. DeLorean owner. Sir Peter Beck may be chasing the stars - but in this episode, he’s keeping it grounded with Murph, in a car that looks like it time-travelled straight out of the 80s! Before stepping into the studio, Murph takes a spin with Sir Peter in his stainless-steel DeLorean - a car that, according to Peter, “only does one thing good: it looks good.” B...

In this episode of In the Driver’s Seat , Greg Murphy jumps into a well-travelled Toyota Corolla with Jenny-May Clarkson - TV presenter, former Silver Fern, ex-cop, and proud parent - for a ride that’s full of laughs, real talk, and life lessons. The Corolla has 230,000km on the clock and was passed down from her late father - the same man who taught her to drive on the gravel backroads of Pio Pio...

From cricket fields to headlines, Laura McGoldrick has lived life in the spotlight. But not all of it’s been glamorous — including the time someone wished she’d die in a car crash. In this week’s ride, Laura shares about building a career in sports media, a truly bizarre talent for remembering every licence plate she’s ever owned, and the tougher side of life in the spotlight. And she gets Murph t...

Launch episode! Jay Reeve and Dunc Heyde - the voices behind The Rock Drive - kick off Episode 1 of In the Driver’s Seat with Greg Murphy by taking Murph for a spin in Dunc’s 1997 V8 Chevy Suburban. It’s a classic bit of kit, “with eleven cup holders” and just the right vibe for a solid road trip yarn. Dunc owns up to being a mellow, laid-back driver. Jay, meanwhile, describes his style as inquisi...