Mai Morning Crew

Nickson and Nate wrap up their week filling in on Mai Morning Crew, revealing why the bosses called an urgent meeting—and what happens when their Uber Eats card declines. Plus, the guys break down a shocking stat claiming 42% of Kiwis forget deodorant before work, debate taking time off for the massive GTA VI release, and pressure Producer Neps into starting his own cover band. We also dive into New Zealand's most bizarre ACC claims of 2026 and unblock listeners live on air. TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Why The Bosses Called A Meeting 10:44 - Producer Neps' Late-Night Food Coma 18:26 - The 42% Kiwi Deodorant Debate 21:22 - Unblocking Listeners Live On Air 31:22 - NZ's Biggest ACC Claims Of 2026 41:14 - GTA VI Hype & Old-School Gaming 52:20 - The Boss's Uber Eats Card Declines 54:31 - Forming The Producer Neps Band Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aotearoa music pioneer Matty J Ruys joins the studio to unpack his return to solo music thirty years after his iconic debut. After working behind the scenes with Brooke Fraser, OMC, and Element P, Matty shares how a chance meeting sparked his new album Beautiful Mess. He also opens up about shelving a pre-pandemic record and gives Producer Neps a pep talk on stepping out from the background. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tegs & Shay are taking over the podcast for our final day of Party in the Pacific to recap our day on Cloud9. Be nice to Shay she’s feeling a lil vulnerable today… No timecodes sorry because the internet sucks here. Thanks for listening ya mongrels! Lots of love Producer Arun, Producer A-aron, Producer Alonaa, Producer Kanuka, Producer Mah BROTHAH, Bad Boy Alan! Xx Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The team discovers the Mai FM blocked caller list and starts handing out on-air second chances. Plus, what happened when a terrified builder met a tiny dog? Nickson goes rogue on the station playlist while the bosses are in Fiji. The boys unpack Nathan Cleary rejecting a massive twenty-million-dollar deal, share stories about turning down life-changing opportunities, and test out animal trivia in Jungle Chat. TIMESTAMPS: 01:00 - Morning Routine Slips & The Blocked Video Buzz 07:42 - Nate's Minimalist Bed Setup & Tyler's Birthday Text 12:18 - The Builder Trapped on Nickson's Outdoor Table 18:09 - What Did You Think Would Ruin Your Life? 26:25 - Nathan Cleary Turns Down Twenty Million Dollars 38:26 - Going Through Mai FM's Blocked Caller List 45:40 - Jungle Chat: Guess the Bizarre Creature 52:23 - The Ponsonby Walk & Drunk People Straightening Up Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Desch is running the Fiji Special Podcast today, with the beautiful Theresa. She’s celebrating her birthday on the island and bringing the vibes.  No timecodes sorry because the internet sucks here. Thanks for listening ya mongrels! Lots of love Producer Arun, Producer A-aron, Producer Alonaa, Producer Kanuka, Producer Mah BROTHAH, Bad Boy Alan! Xx Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How did these guys both survive their wildest radio years? The boys open the phone lines to find out why loyal listeners were secretly blacklisted, take aim at awkward company gift demands, and unpack early drama from Fiji. Plus, Producer Neps gets thrown into the deep end on Singles Day. TIMESTAMPS: 02:39 - Police Knocking on the Studio Door 07:20 - Nickson & Nate's First Impressions 23:17 - Singles Day Wingman Advice for Neps 33:05 - The Christchurch High School Debate 39:35 - Opening the Mai FM Unblock Hotline 50:57 - Origin Stories & Villain Development 01:02:27 - The Workplace Farewell Gift Hater Hour 01:12:15 - Party in the Pacific Fiji Drama Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of LOVE ISLAND! Storme & Randy unpack some of the dramas from Y2K night, including someone getting kicked off the island! No timecodes sorry because the internet sucks here. Thanks for listening ya mongrels! Lots of love Producer Arun, Producer A-aron, Producer Alonaa, Producer Kanuka, Producer Mah BROTHAH, Bad Boy Alan! Xx Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

BULAAAA!!!! Welcome to the first special Fiji Podcast. The team catch up on the boat party, early morning ocean dips, and a painful pool dive for Wandy.  00:00 - Waking Up in Fiji & The Boat Party 00:58 - Island Views & Morning Swims 01:55 - Johnny's Boat Sesh & The 5 AM Swimmers 02:45 - The 'Māori Roosters' & Scraped Foreheads 03:15 - Setting the Official Island Challenges 04:00 - Coconut Trees & The Crew's Code of Conduct Thanks for listening ya mongrels! Lots of love Producer Arun, Producer A-aron, Producer Alonaa, Producer Kanuka, Producer Mah BROTHAH, Bad Boy Alan! xx Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The boys dig into the station blacklist to unblock mystery callers, Arun dials in from Fiji with chaotic updates, and the debate begins on Randy's dating life. Nickson and Nate reveal Tāmaki Makaurau's top illegal dumping spots and try to convince Producer Neps to leave backing vocals behind for front-of-stage glory. Plus, listener confessions on the smartest life choices they ever made. TIMESTAMPS: 20:17 - Auckland Litter Capitals Revealed 25:28 - Nickson & Nate Unblock Blacklisted Callers 33:01 - Wedding Drama: Guess The Ethnicity 41:16 - Jensen Huang & Relationship Splits 45:57 - Aaron Beard Live From Fiji 51:22 - The Great Randy Dating Debate 59:26 - Pitching Producer Neps As A Frontman 01:09:16 - Listeners Share Their Smart Decisions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nickson and Nate reunite on air after eight years apart, diving headfirst into awkward high-profile invites and pure post-weekend mayhem. The boys unpack why Nickson had to turn down a personal election night invitation, recap the wild 64-second RLWC haka stare down, and FaceTime Randy to get the unfiltered tea on what the rest of the team is up to in Fiji. TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - The Morning Crew Reunion After Eight Years 10:50 - CPAP Machines, Fiji Travel Woes & Body Gossip 20:38 - RLWC Semifinal Drama & The 64-Second Haka 44:12 - Nickson’s Election Invite From Christopher Luxon 57:00 - Fiji Travel Group Chat FAQs & Missing The Trip 01:03:24 - What’s Heavy On Your Mind Mondays 01:14:30 - Randy FaceTimes Live From Beachcomber Island 01:24:29 - Family Tenancy Tribunal Drama & Renting To Mates Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices