School camp is an absolute rite of passage, but with the cost of living skyrocketing, the prices have gotten incredibly tough for families to handle. Well, one legendary Dunedin school principal has decided to lace up his running shoes and do something about it!

He is taking on a massive half-marathon challenge to directly raise funds and ensure that not a single child misses out on their Term 4 camp experience. The crew breaks down this incredibly heartwarming local story and celebrates an absolute community hero who is literally going the extra mile for his students.

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Forget engine size, fuel economy, or safety ratings—Simon is diving into the real criteria we use when judging a vehicle! The team opens up about the silly, hyper-specific, and completely random little features that can instantly make or break a car purchase for them.

From the perfect cup holder depth to satisfying tactile button clicks, the crew exposes their strangest automotive obsessions. What is that one minor detail you secretly look for before buying a ride?

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Kmart is introducing a major, highly controversial change to its checkouts: physical barrier arms. Designed to crack down on shoplifting, these new gates won't open to let you leave until your receipt is successfully scanned.

The crew reacts to the news from across the Tasman, debating whether this is a "common sense" security upgrade or an absolute nightmare that treats every everyday shopper like a suspect. Is this the future of retail, or has self-checkout security officially gone too far?

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Simon recently received a lovely invitation to go out to a big family dinner with his sisters and extended family. Sounds nice, right? Well, it was—until he got hit with a shocking twist: he was asked to bring a homemade rice pilaf!

Back in the studio, Lana and Speedy immediately pile on him, roasting Simon to perfection and making him look completely ungrateful for questioning the request. Tune in for an absolute laugh as the crew dissects the etiquette of potluck demands and whether Simon is completely in the wrong!

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It is an absolute jam-packed, laugh-out-loud edition of the full show today! Simon kicks off a massive studio debate after sharing his utter shock at being asked to bring a homemade rice pilaf to an extended family dinner—prompting Lana and Speedy to mercilessly pile on him for being completely ungrateful. Then, Lana confesses to catching a sudden, traumatic case of the "egg ick," which opens the floodgates for our caller Roz to dial in and prove that abruptly being repulsed by eggs is a very real phenomenon.

Plus, we highlight an absolute legend of a Dunedin school principal who is lacing up his running shoes to tackle half marathons just to make sure his students don't miss out on school camp due to skyrocketing costs. We also unpack the massive controversy surrounding Kmart's brand-new checkout barrier arms, debate the silly little random features we secretly look for when buying a car, and Simon drops his ultimate weekend viewing recommendation!

Inside this episode:

• 00:00 — Podcast Intro (Not for Radio!) 🤫

• 03:00 — The Rice Pilaf Outrage: Simon’s Family Dinner Meltdown 🍚🚨

• 13:53 — Kmart’s New Anti-Theft Checkout Barrier Arms Spark Massive Debate 🛒🙅‍♂️

• 18:30 — The Egg Ick Is Real! Lana & Caller Roz Talk Food Trauma 🥚🤢

• 23:31 — The Silly Little Dealbreakers We Secretly Look For In A Car 🚗👀

• 28:41 — Going The Extra Mile: The Legend Dunedin Principal Running for School Camp 🏃‍♂️🎒

• 30:34 — Simon’s Ultimate Weekend Watch: The Streaming Show You Need to Binge 🚜🌾

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Lana has a massive confession to make: she absolutely loves eggs, but out of nowhere yesterday, she was hit by a sudden, inexplicable case of the "egg ick" and couldn't bring herself to eat them! Desperate to know if she's completely losing her mind or if this is an actual phenomenon, the team opens up the phone lines. Enter our amazing caller Roz, who calls in to validate Lana with some hilarious evidence that proves the egg ick is a very real, very terrifying thing.

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Simon is officially putting his stamp of approval on a massive global streaming hit, calling it an absolute must-watch for your weekend! The crew dives into the latest season of this wildly successful series, laughing over the chaotic, brilliant, and downright hilarious dynamic between the show's superstar lead and his straight-shooting farm assistant. If you need a brilliant laugh this weekend, Simon insists this is the one to queue up.

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Yes, this is real. New Zealand's Tree of the Year voting is officially open, and we couldn't resist taking a look at the contenders.

From stunning native giants to trees with unusual stories, we explored the nominees and shared our own picks for who deserves the crown. Some of our choices made perfect sense... others, not so much.

What makes a tree worthy of being named New Zealand's Tree of the Year? Beauty? History? Personality? We have thoughts.

Join us as we celebrate one of the most delightfully Kiwi competitions around and reveal our weird and wonderful favourites.