The Hits

Jono, Ben & Megan - The Podcast

Comedy EN ↓ 2055 episodes

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.

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The Hits

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Comedy

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www.thehits.co.nz

Latest episode

Jul 10, 2026

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Episodes

FULL SHOW: You won’t believe this Mandela Effect involving NZ 16.09.2025

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,...

FULL SHOW: My Kid Ate Dog Food and Refused Fried Chicken 15.09.2025

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...

FULL SHOW: Why Jono Couldn’t Focus in the Changing Room.. 14.09.2025

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 cha...

Best Of The Week: Jono’s Anthem Saga & Megan’s New Personal Assistant… Ben! 13.09.2025

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!&...

FULL SHOW: Our Friend Was Caught on the Final Flight Out of NYC After 9/11 11.09.2025

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 h...

FULL SHOW: Ben Does Megan’s Bidding 10.09.2025

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: @THEHITSBREAKFAST Facebook: The Hits Breakfa...

FULL SHOW: The Show Messed Up... and Megan Took the Fall 09.09.2025

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 ‘Girl...

FULL SHOW: Ben Tries a ThighMaster and Instantly Regrets It 08.09.2025

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 t...

FULL SHOW: Jono’s Surprise Rugby Deal Sparks Drama 07.09.2025

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 s...

Best Of The Week: Anniversary Fails and Accidental Car Theft 06.09.2025

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 B...

FULL SHOW: The Official Competition for NZ’s Most Unhandy 04.09.2025

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 kid...

BONUS PODCAST: When I Grow Up Season 2 04.09.2025

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...

FULL SHOW: Would You Trust Jono to Plan an Anniversary Getaway? 03.09.2025

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 your...

FULL SHOW: We’ve Made a Bet with South Africa Over This Weekend’s Rugby Clash 02.09.2025

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!...

FULL SHOW: When ‘Dad’ Gets Added… Is It Offensive? 01.09.2025

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...

FULL SHOW: When Megan Skipped Asking and Put Her Son on the Ride 31.08.2025

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 unhand...

Best Of The Week: Peeing Pants , Self-Service, and Timed Chats 30.08.2025

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 info...

FULL SHOW: Why Megan's Hubby Is Timing Their Convos 28.08.2025

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: @THEHITS...

Megan Talks to Her Ultimate Teenage Crushes, Five! 28.08.2025

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 reall...

FULL SHOW: Confessions After Ben Peed His Pants 27.08.2025

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: @THEHITSBREAKFAST Facebook: The Hits Breakfast with Jono, Ben & Megan See omnystudio.com/listen...

FULL SHOW:Megan’s About to Interview the Boyband She Used to Kiss on Posters! 26.08.2025

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 th...

FULL SHOW: Why Megan Got Left With Some Random’s Baby?! 25.08.2025

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....

FULL SHOW: Why Jono Was Crying Alone In His Car... 24.08.2025

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: @THEHITSBREAKFAST Facebook: The Hits Breakfast with Jono, Ben & Megan See omnystudio.com/li...

Best Of The Week: Punishment by Terrestrial TV 23.08.2025

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&r...

FULL SHOW: One of Us Has a Surprisingly Charming Copycat 21.08.2025

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 b...

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