Kick Ons

New year, same us - we back baby. Throw the resolutions out the window and take a trip with us to the mall for some questionable piercings. If we've learnt anything from last year, it's that if you say Taylor Swift three times fast, she will release a new album. Girl bands are splitting, housewives are quitting and Drag Race is transmitting. Welcome to 2021 friends, you're welcome. 2001-2008...

What the actual? It’s our last episode of the year! Can we all take a moment... gorgeous. We’re hosting our first ever awards ceremony with the help of Liam Sharma of Sauce Mag. Liam’s writing inspired thought and action in us this year, so we needed his hot takes on all things 2020. You are hereby invited to the ‘Kick Ons’. Who will take away the first annual Life Of the Party's? Come into our te...

This week, our old pal Jess Brien, host of That's So Chronic joined us at Kick Ons HQ. Over a hazy we took a trip down memory lane to our drama schools days, she let us in on the story of her MS diagnosis and journey and how she balances living with chronic illness and being a full time street performer. So make yourself a plate of nachos and settle in to this weeks Kick Ons. Listen to That's So C...

On a wet and stormy Wellington evening, we headed over to Holly-May Neho's new home here in Pōneke. We talked all about her move, her self love journey, her accidental social justice warrior title and introduced her to a little hidden gem, Moore Wilsons.  Follow Holly-May 2001-2008 playlist Kick Ons Aotearoa playlist Follow Kick Ons: @kickonspod @stephaaniemoore @jasonatthebasin If...

Third times a charm! This week we welcome back Harriet Maher of Hazstrology. She's here to break down what's written in the stars for 2021. What months should we avoid making important decisions? When should we treat ourselves? It's all here for you. Plus we delve into whether Jacinda and Clarke are compatible sign wise and add some cosmic songs to the playlist. It all goes down under the stars ba...

This week,due to Jason being a responsible son, Kick Ons is coming to you for the first time ever via Zoom. Meanwhile, Steph is back in the capital recording on the couch, living her full Armchair Expert fantasy. Get ya Green's sweater on and settle in, we have a lot to catch up on. There are hot new game shows to plan, celebrity chefs to take down and age old questions to be asked. Yes, we know i...

This week, we at Kick Ons HQ officially and humbly concede the Bird of the Year Election - good game Kakapo, good game. While for legal reasons we can’t share with you a single thing about a single thing, what we can tell you is; if chess and malls are cool, if Hagrid’s girlfriend was in the Queens Gambit and if you're more an Ilana or an Abbi.  This episode will have you singing “WHATS THAT...

It’s the episode you’ve all been waiting for.  The announcement of Popstars making a return in 2021 has us reminiscing on Jason’s stint on XFactor Australia. We also recap our Halloween, throw a couple of recommendations in there and really try to avoid talking about Biden vs Trump (spoiler alert - we fail). It's four yesses from us, you're going to bootcamp. ••• Watch Jason's X Factor auditi...

Hiiiiii Kyle! In this weeks episode of Kick Ons foreheads are frozen, pastries are puffed and runner up of Glow Up NZ Season one, Kyle De Thier  is on fleek! Kyle talks to us about his fave pop and political princesses while Jason takes aim at the fan name Arianators. Prove your Kick Ons attendance by scrolling through instagram and liking Kyles first pics, ok. ••• Kick Ons Spotify playlist •...

This week we’ve been kicking on a little harder than we should have so thank goodness we had our new pal Maxine Scheckter from Sugar Flour to pick up the slack. She took us on a journey from her training in Paris all the way through to setting up her own patisserie in Wellington and how that has evolved since it's opening. We also touched on struggles with mental health in the hospitality industry...

Heya, it's your two favourite diverse (vegetarian) podcasters back with an election recap that will absolutely spank the rest. This week Steph's crush on James Shaw has hit an all time high, Jason's been sent some NSFW pics and together we're both going even more grey. Plus we ask a question for the ages - "Is David Seymour kind of hot?" Shits craziesssss yo. ••• Kick Ons Spotify playlist ••• If y...

Friends of the pod, the time is now, Election 2020 is live! Kick Ons are joined by political expert Rory Lenihan-Ikin to encourage you to exercise your right to vote. Bring your political rosettes and nothing else, because you don't need a damn thing to tick those boxes. The who, what, when, where, why and Worthington of NZ politics are just a listen away. Find a place to vote here Rory Insta here...

Cheers! It's the last summer of our twenties and we're popping a 911. Jason's got some exciting news and is waging a war on Spring (the season) and Samsung (the company). Steph's on a K Pop journey and crying at podcasts (again). And together we really just want Parrotdog to sponsor us. Matt x3 - please? ••• Kick Ons Spotify playlist ••• If you've enjoyed our pod please rate, comment and share. Ap...

From Sydney to Otaki our guest this week is the fabulous Felicity Frockaccino. In a crazy turn of events, the queen to introduced us to the world of drag is now on our podcast. Start your dial up internet now and prepare for laughter as we reminisce on our days in Sydney, Felicity's drag career and of course Katy Perry. And THAT'S GOSSIP. ••• Follow Felicity ••• Kick Ons Spotify playlist ••• If yo...

On a cold Wellington winters night, we ran into an old fave of ours and shamelessly asked him to come on Kick Ons and well, it worked. After a fabulous weekend in Whanganui being serenaded and inspired, we sat down with kiwi musician Anthonie Tonnon. We learnt about Anthonie's creative process, his love of public transport and he finally gets Jason to want to watch 'The Last Dance'.  Jessica...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY JASON!!!! Kicks Ons is over the new moon to welcome back astrology expert Harriet of @Hazstrology to the house. Find out what Jason and Beyonce have in common and what drink this episode is sponsored by. Listen carefully for the tools needed to catfish Jason into being his perfect partner. Remember it's not your fault it's in the stars and that's that on THAT. ••• Kick Ons Spotify p...

Kia Ora it's Te Wiki o te Rēo Maori and we couldn't be happier. This week we are having a kōrero about KUWTK coming to an end, give you some fabulous recommendations and have a rant about capitalism. Spring with us into summer but don't forget your antihistamines! P.S Steph feels bad about misgendering Sam Smith in a boomer AF moment so please forgive heeer. ••• Kick Ons Spotify playlist ••• If yo...

What happens when three people with unused arts degrees get in a room? Perfection. This week we welcome to Kick Ons, James Dobson, the face behind fashion label Jimmy D. We go deep on his career in fashion, his new found love for makeup and Canada's Drag Race (of course). Pour yourself a savvy b and Kick On with us! Follow Jimmy D Follow Beautybenders Shop Jimmy D ••• Kick Ons Spotify playlist •••...

This week, over a black coffee we caught up with NZ pop princess Theia. We chat about how hard she's been working through the pandemic, bringing Te Reo to the forefront, her impeccable style and her latest release 99% Angel Remix. Theia is the future of pop music so get on board Kitty Kat's. Follow & listen to Theia here: Instagram Spotify Youtube ••• Kick Ons Spotify playlist ••• If you've en...

Batten down the hatches, this one is about to get wild. In a special bonus and completely selfish episode of Kick Ons, we caught up with our pal Tom Worthington aka Meatball Monday. Over a Campari spritz we talk a heap of shit including launching a war against acai bowls, aperol and Jacinda Arden's diction. We're so excited for you to meet the wallet to our head and heart. ••• Follow Meatball Mond...

This week we took Kick Ons on the road and made our triumphant return to Timaru. After a turbulent flight and multiple technical difficulties we caught up with Lara Tilley. Lara is a contestant on the first ever series of Glow Up NZ and will wow you with her creativity. We talked about the competition, the pressure of keeping up her online presence and our guilty pleasure love for MAC Studio Fix f...

After realising the only guest that could possibly top Chlöe Swarbrick is a famous cat, Jason and Steph consider starting a cult. Technical difficulties and covid conspiracy theories will not stop the launch of a massive Kick Ons campaign. Brush up on your native birds because New Zealand Bird Of The Year is coming and we hope to have your vote. ••• Kick Ons Spotify playlist ••• If you've enjoyed...

The format is out the window, the Kick Ons agenda is made clear and Chlöe Swarbrick is taking us to political church. Articulate, informative and awesome! Your ears are in for a treat.  ••• Kick Ons Spotify playlist ••• If you've enjoyed our pod please rate, comment and share. Appreciate all the love. Follow Kick Ons @kickonspod - Instagram @jasonatthebasin - Instagram @stephaaniemoore - Inst...

This week we are joined by our new pal Lisa Ridout-Gordon for Kick Ons. We get #outthegate over a merlot and discuss her time on The Block NZ, The Ribz Shak and of course New Zealand music. Get ready for some "I shouldnt be saying this but...." moments! The tea is hot, but Lisa is hotter.   ••• Kick Ons Spotify playlist ••• If you've enjoyed our pod please rate, comment and share. Appreciate...

stop what you're doing. grab your cardigan. its folklore season jason & steph are now woodland fairies, crying over other peoples stories. OUR TEARS RICOCHET. Listen to folklore on Spotify here Follow Taylor on Instagram here: @taylorswift Watch the cardigan video on Youtube here Which folklore song are you Buzzfeed Quiz here ••• Celebrity/People: Aaron Dessner Jack Antonoff The National Bon I...