WOW. It finally happened.

For two seasons, Sienna’s dream podcast guest has been global superstar Rita Ora - and in this episode, Rita doesn’t just join the podcast… she surprises Sienna in the studio!

After seeing Ben get a Rita Ora tattoo for his daughter go viral on social media, Rita reached out and said she had to do the podcast - leading to an emotional and unforgettable face to face moment.

Sienna and Ben chat with Rita about:

• The epic surprise moment when Sienna is surprised by her idol and dream guest

• How Rita saw the tattoo online, got in touch, why it made her emotional and whether Ben has made things awkward with her husband Taika Waititi

• Growing up feeling different - and learning to back yourself

• Early pop star dreams, broken promises, and pushing through setbacks

• What Rita has learnt about dealing with fame, nerves, and confidence

• Juggling music, fashion, TV talent shows, acting roles - and knowing what to say yes to

• How she manages a hectic global schedule without burning out

Plus, plenty of Kiwi chat, including:

• What Rita loves about being in New Zealand

• Her favourite Kiwi food and favourite place in the country

• Her favourite New Zealand entertainers (that aren’t her husband)

• Whether she has a favourite Taika Waititi movie

And, of course… What she’d tell her younger self at Sienna’s age

It’s a really special, emotional episode about big dreams and how a tattoo ended up changing everything!

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In this special bonus episode, Sienna and her dad Ben headed to Wellington (by plane - not flying creature) for the Avatar: Fire & Ash premiere. They sat down with legendary director James Cameron to chat about borrowing his Avatar pool, how Avatar first came to him in a dream, whether he’d change anything about Titanic if he made it today, and where Ben should (or absolutely should not) be allowed to display his Avatar children's toy at home. It’s a seriously funny and fascinating conversation.

They also caught up with three of the film’s stars: iconic Kiwi actor Cliff Curtis, Avatar’s Jake Sully himself, Sam Worthington, and Jack Champion, who plays Spider. Cliff reveals why he hates watching his own movies, all three share the very different ways they landed their roles, and the group weighs in on whether Ben should show up to pick Sienna up from school in full Avatar costume.

Plus: behind-the-scenes chaos including sharing a room with a snoring dad, red carpet Dad jokes, school leave approval drama, and a pair of broken shoes.

Avatar: Fire & Ash hits cinemas from December 18.

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On the pod:

• Adam Duritz from the Counting Crows
• Daniella, our Italian correspondent, weighs in on where Megan is 
• Why is Megan sending us X-rated pics?
• Can someone correctly identify where The Rogue is hiding? 

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On the pod today:

• The Rogue is revealed!!! Did you guess who it was going to be?
• Nicole, our US Correspondent, tells us about the famous Rockefeller tree
• We asked kids what they thought about the social media ban

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On today’s show: 

• Why are we all dressed for the wrong event?
• Major job changes, farming to IT, banking to health coaching, accounting to driving school.
• Our top ChatGPT queries like “Is this cooked?” and “Can I take a pavlova on a plane?”.
• The items our partners hated and learnt to love~
• We chat to Dai Henwood announced as host for Best Foods Comedy Gala in May 2026.
• Ben’s mad as his wife for not carrying a purse!
• Why Producer Troy emailed on behalf of a shy colleague to set up a potential date.

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On today’s show: 

• How Ben accidentally stockpiled 18 roll-ons.
• We put Jono through our version of a lie detector test
• Megan’s dad live-texting from hospital
• Career pivots: from banking to burgers, radio to cafes, and even forestry.
• Dear Megan: I found fancy lingerie in the wash that my wife never wears for me…
• Dr Libby’s tips for managing festive stress, indulgence, and New Year goals.

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On today’s show: 

• A wild Christmas party story involving Megan’s husband being GRINDED on!
• Awkward family moviewatching moments (Love Actually, Team America, Sausage Party, Brokeback Mountain).
• Megan’s partner’s Christmas traditions: midnight gift opening and carp-in-the-bath ritual.
• Ben goes through a heart rate–monitor interrogation to uncover the Rogue.
• We chat with Jess Tyson, the reporter who got hit by a seagull

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On today’s show: 

• We are LIVE from Snow Planet to celebrate all our Mariah winners
• Megan vs. Jono is a snow tube race!
• Special Guest Appearance: Santa Claus joins for Q&A and kids’ Christmas wishes.
• Producer Troy’s Redemption of his Bugle solo fail
• Megan’s runaway snowboard story
• Katy Perry’s Christmas party and Jacinda Ardern’s Snow Planet visit.
• We have our very own brass band!

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On today’s show: 

• Will we have a costume-themed funeral for Ben?
• How a Facebook Marketplace deal leads to a weird balloon exchange in a park
• Jono's mate was on his restricted license for 30 years!
• A “Survive till 25” video sparks concern for Jono
• Is Megan's music listening age her real age?
• We chat to our entertainment reporter about Thanksgiving in NYC

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On today’s show: 

• We test the new AI “gatekeeper” phone feature
• Police officer shares dramatic Chatham Islands incident
• Jono’s Baycorp debt saga continues...
• Is PJ still in the Mariah game?
• Disney ride POVs vs blackhead removal videos
• Funny sayings from parents that creep into adulthood
• Megan’s concert adventure with Gen Zs leaves her knees aching

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