Kick Ons

This is the Kick Ons HQ farewell episode. We say goodbye to the place where the podcast started and hello to Adele sweeping the Brit Awards. Join us to say see ya later to our recording table while welcoming the Oscar nominations for 2022. And guess whos been invited to dinner? Tune in to find out. First Sip: A Real Thing - The Beths The Tinder Swindler - Netflix Mentions: Drag Race UK Vs The Worl...

Dearest Kick Ons listener, Your personal invite to the hottest happenings around Aotearoa has finally arrived. Welcome to INVITE ONLY - an ongoing Kick Ons mini-series that brings the countries most exciting happenings right to you. Ocean Denham is passionate about theatre, music, and retelling the messy situations living in the UK got her into. Her NZ Fringe Festival Show - ‘No! I'm Not Australia...

Kick Ons is changing and this is the official announcement. We've had a lot of good times over the past year and a half but it's time for a shake-up. We also reveal how Stephs life on Bumble is going and get into this week’s pop culture headlines. And hey, with Aotearoa being in the red light setting, here's a cute reminder to support local artists, go to a gig, like a post, get some merch and tel...

January is out, red light is in and we need your help! Steph is back on Bumble and is after the perfect pickup line. This week, we discuss our trip to the movies to see the Black Swan sequel -Spencer and proudly announce our support for Tova. See you in the DM’s to answer Aotearoa’s sexiest question - Marmite Or Vegemite. PS Karma is real. First Sip: Ozark - Netflix The Gilded Age - Neon...

Dearest Kick Ons listener, Your personal invite to the hottest happenings around Aotearoa has finally arrived. Welcome to INVITE ONLY - an ongoing Kick Ons mini-series that brings the countries most exciting happenings right to you. Today you're invited to meet the creators of Dating's A Drag - a rainbow dating night designed to engage and entertain you. Who needs dating apps when you have Selina...

Happy New Year henny. I don't know about you but we have been consuming content like Y2K is about to wipe it from the internet. We hope you've all had an excellent start to the year! Excited to be back in your ears to share what we've got in store at Kick Ons HQ. This week is a classic Kick Ons pop culture catch-up. We've been to the cinema to support our sis Lady Gaga, Drag Race is back and we tr...

This a number one champion sound, yeah Estelle we about to get down. The end of the longest yet fastest year is nigh and we’re wrapping it up and looking forward to the next one. Sorry in advance for the delirium and tiredness. Have a gorgeous summer - don’t forget to slip, slop, slap, wrap and wear a mask. Playlist Addition: Sneaky Sound System - UFO Estelle - American Boy Playlists: 2001-2008 pl...

Happy holidays Kick Ons family. Let us ease you into the silly season the only way we know, forty five minutes of laughing, singing and addressing the elephant in the room. We wish you all a safe and gorgeous holiday season from the bottom of our hearts. Mentions: Just Like That Michael Buble Single All The Way Ariana Grande Kelly Clarkson Playlist Addition: Mariah Carey - We Belong Together Maria...

And Just Like That, Kick Ons is back to cure your five day hangover. This week, we celebrate Jason's new single, welcome Return of the Crusader to our screens, and live, laugh, love Avril Lavigne. Hands up if you're ready for another week of chaos. First Sip: It's My Bad (Oops) - Jason Parker Scribe Return Of The Crusader Mentions: Drag Race Avril Lavigne Pete Davidson Scribe Aotearoa Music Awards...

Were the nominations for this years Grammys not quite what you expected? Do the Grammys have a Bad Habit of snubbing some of our most gorgeous artists? Never fear! Kick Ons has remixed, remastered, and re released a list of nominations that we think is more appropriate for the current climate. Featuring all new categories including 'Best Ten Minute Song' and an unusual, yet appropriate amount of A...

Dearest Kick Ons listener, Your personal invite to the hottest happenings around Aotearoa has finally arrived. Welcome to INVITE ONLY - an ongoing Kick Ons mini-series that brings the countries most exciting happenings right to you. Today you're invited to meet Liam Dargaville aka Dbldbl whose new track ‘Big Mike’ is going to be the soundtrack to your summer. Collaborating with L V J & PollyHi...

We are here to confirm that Silk Chiffon is the official fabric of 2021! This week we are congratulating Taylor Swift, Adele, the queer agenda and Skims on a job well done! Andrew Garfield if you are listening.. call us. First Sip: Pull Up - JP Tick Tick Boom -Netflix Mentions: Drag Race Kim Kardashian Pete Davidson Polly Gillespie Tick Tick Boom Eddie Redmayne Britney Spears Muna - Silk Chiffon P...

Hello, it's us and this is a POP CULTURE EMERGENCY. Adele's highly anticipated third album has finally landed and of course, it was worth the wait. We laughed, we cried, then we laughed again. Our track by track breakdown and reactions are here for you to dive into once you're ready to pull yourself away from those new bangers. Millennial's, this one's for you - grab a wine or a tea and get ready...

Dearest Kick Ons listener, Your personal invite to the hottest happenings around Aotearoa has finally arrived. Welcome to INVITE ONLY - an ongoing Kick Ons mini-series that brings the countries most exciting happenings right to you. Today you're invited to meet rising alt-country artist Jenny Mitchell. Jenny has toured internationally, loves Taylor as much as we do, and recently released her first...

We've done it! We've found the treasure and her name is Brynley Stent. Tune into Kick Ons to learn all about New Zealand's reigning puzzle queen. Brynley takes us behind the scenes of Treasure Island, tells the origin story of Chrinley and teaches kids how to get out of swimming lessons. Guaranteed to brighten your day. Follow Brtnley Stent Mentions: 李子柒 Liziqi  Amazon Cinderella Celebrity...

This spring Aotearoa has been gifted with a television show like no other. Perfect in its casting, perfect in its joy factor, perfect in its winner. Celebrity Treasure Island 2021 has come to an end and has taken us with it. RIP our emotions. We cried, we laughed and we have been put to rest with a smile. This week we are screaming our way through a recap on all things Celebrity Treasure Island, R...

Dearest Kick Ons listener, Your personal invite to the hottest happenings around Aotearoa has finally arrived. Welcome to INVITE ONLY - an ongoing Kick Ons mini-series that brings the countries most exciting happenings right to you. Today, you're invited to meet Aotearoa icon, Ainslie Allen. Ainslie is gearing up to release her debut album 'Betty'. We spoke with Ainslie about her time in the spotl...

Haus of Kick Ons will always be team Anita Wigl'it. The star of Ru Paul's Drag Race Down Under has taken time out of reigning as Miss Congeniality, to chat with us about her life in and out of drag, her friendship with Kita Mean, and skills on the trumpet. Plus stay till the end, there's an exclusive on her HUGE plans for the year ahead. Anita, you are a true star. Kind, generous, and forever our...

Pin Kick Ons to the top of your iMessage, we are back for one of the most important weeks of the year. Kick Ons is proud to announce its support for New Zealand Bird Of The Year. Our campaign had officially taken flight. Join us in crowing the most deserving winged creature and supporting Forrest and Bird's effort to raise the profile of all these gorgeous natives. Tweet, tweet you're in for a tre...

Hello, it's me... your favorite weekly pop culture catch up! This week I've got to be honest, there is a lot of singing. Steph is all over Couch Guy TikTok, Jason is officially a Broney and y'all should Do-re-mi a favour and go out and get vaccinated. First Sip: My Little Pony: A New Generation - Netflix Vigil - TVNZ On Demand Mentions: Lady Gaga Tony Bennett Princess Diana The Musical Adele Squid...

Kick Ons is supporting Mental Health Awareness Week by taking the time to kōrero. Using resources from the Mental Health Foudation website we take a moment to check in with one another and discuss our relationship with mental health. This week is all about connecting with your well-being, supporting whānau and working towards creating a society free from discrimination. Cover Art - @manshelo First...

Welcome to a very special episode of Kick Ons. Join Steph and Tom in welcoming Jason into his 30's. Find out who he shoots, marries, kills, how he plans to maintain a relationship longer than 1 month, and the answer to the hardest question of all - Carly Rae or Lorde. Rā Whānau Jason aroha nui. Playlists: 2001-2008 playlist Kick Ons Aotearoa playlist Follow Kick Ons: @kickonspod @stephaaniemoore @...

Kia Ora whānau! Kua hoki mai mātou. This week, we welcome Te Wiki o te Reo Māori, deep dive into the pīwari fashion of the VMAs and The Met Gala, and ponder if mask on mask kissing is considered cheating?! Ka mau te wehi! First Sip: Real Housewives of Salt Lake City Charlie XCX Best Song Ever Podcast Mentions: Met Gala VMA Nicki Minaj Troye Sivan Lorde Megan Fox Lil Nas X Yebba Mark Ronson Lady Ga...

Sorry we are late team, we were busy planning our 32nd birthday party. This week we have a true pop culture catch-up. Steph introduces you to every celebrity New Zealand has produced since the inception of Treasure Island, Jason is coming to terms with aging, and is that a Piwakawaka in the background??? Your Friday never sounded so gorgeous. First Sip: The Drop Out Good Girls - Netflix Mentions:...

THIS IS A RIGHT ROYAL POP CULTURE EMERGENCY. Praise the Lorde, the four year wait is over. Our nails are painted, the fruit has fallen and the sun is brightly shining. Lorde is back with her third studio album and we have reviewed each and every track in order. Who is keen on a road trip to Bulli Point? Bring on a New Zealand summer! Amene. SOLAR POWER - LISTEN HERE Playlists: 2001-2008 playlist K...