Comedy
The Worst Sitcom Ever Made Ep 1: 'I think of it like a cult'
Kiwi TV show 'Melody Rules' came out in the 90s and is widely regarded as one of worst sitcoms ever made. But just how bad was it? Geoff Houtman – one of the show's original writers – embarks on a… Audio
Aussie spiders & Loch Ness Monster sightings!
Comedians Te Radar and Melanie Bracewell have bad news for arachnophobes, Three new species of spiders have been discovered in Australia. And a dark L-shaped object has been recently sighted twice in… Audio
The mess, the 25 year old monkey and me - Geoff Houtman explains
It's been a monkey on his back for 25 years. It's time to try to understand what happened to bring about such a monstrous failure Audio
The $100 dollar tuckshop ban
Comedians James Elliott and Justine Smith chat to Lynn about the move by King's College in Auckland to stop students using $100 notes at the school tuckshop. And the Australian disqualified driver who… Audio
Danny Bhoy on comedy and offending Matt Damon
Scottish Indian Danny Bhoy may as well be an honourary New Zealander he's been here so many times. His observational brand of comedy has resonated with many Kiwis. Audio
The week that was, smurf invasion
James Elliott and Elisabeth Easther with the Friday funnies. The will chat with Lynn about why Zebras confuse flies and a German town sees a smurf invasion, as thousands gather to break world record.
…Whatever Happened to Pizza at McDonald's?
For a few years back in the 1980s and 90s, McDonald's sold pizza at some of its restaurants. Then it stopped doing so. These simple facts have propelled Brian Thompson into an investigation spanning… Audio
Theresa May and mouldy jam
The week that was with comedians James Elliot and Gemma Gracewood. Hands up, who scrapes mould off jam?. British Prime Minister Theresa May admits she does, rather than let fruit preserves go to… Audio
Self help Sixties style: The Complete Woman
'The Complete Woman' is a 6-part series sending up domestic life back in 1960s America. Drawing her inspiration from old self-help guides, Amanda Lund creates domestic guru Marabel May. And you don't… Audio
Naming a cockroach after your ex
The week that was with comedians Te Radar and Melanie Bracewell with a novel Valentine's Day idea. The El Paso Zoo in Texas is running a promotion, where for a donation, you can name a cockroach after… Audio
Donna Brookbanks reviews Sarah Millican
Donna Brookbanks went to see UK comedian, Sarah Millican perform in Auckland last night, and she loved the show. Audio
The week that was
It's the Friday funnies with James Elliott and Irene Pink, including the BBC's clarification that Theresa May will not be flying to Brussels in a spitfire. Audio
Moose statue stoush & naked visibility
The week that was, Te Radar and Pinky Agnew with tales of the sublime and the ridiculous, including the international moose statue stoush, where Canada and Norway battle it out for the tallest, and… Audio
John Moe: The Hilarious World of Depression
John Moe's a comedian and writer who's had enormous success with his podcast, The Hilarious World of Depression. It's had over nine million downloads. The series is a mix of moving and funny… Audio
Bonus Episode
Psychologist and media commentator Dr Sarb Johal with tips and techniques for staying healthy and happy. Produced by Charlie Bleakley. Audio
The Suplex of Safety
Comedy trio Frickin Dangerous Bro join James Nokise to talk about getting gigs, staying balanced and dealing with bullying. Produced by Charlie Bleakley. Audio
Bonus Episode
Psychologist and media commentator Dr Sarb Johal with tips and techniques for staying healthy and happy. Produced by Charlie Bleakley. Audio
Chicken with the Stars
Newsreader and journalist Samantha Hayes joins James Nokise to talk about vegetarianism, Dancing with the Stars and dealing with post-show blues. Produced by Charlie Bleakley. Audio
Bonus Episode
Psychologist and media commentator Dr Sarb Johal with tips and techniques for staying healthy and happy. Produced by Charlie Bleakley. Audio
Tom Sainsbury, man of many faces & Paula Bennett impersonator
From Matamata farmboy to Snapchat darling. Actor, playwright and comedian, Tom Sainsbury is a man of many impressions, alter egos and voices. He talks to Kathryn about getting under the skin of Paula… Audio, Gallery
