I am absolutely fizzing at the bung to bring you our last guest for 2024!

It’s Christmas week, so we are so lucky to have the absolute kitchen QUEEN, Allyson Gofton, here to send us all on our merry way.

She hosted the best 60 seconds of television we used to have, Food in a Minute (campaign to bring it back), and the nostalgia in this chat is all there.

I was so excited to meet Allyson and to hear about her amazing career, her journey to becoming a mother, and her outlook on life. 

She was even more amazing than I had imagined possible - and she brought Pavlova and homemade relishes and sauces in. HOW GOOD.

Merry Christmas everyone and thank you so much for your continued support. Cannot wait to rip back in next year.

Pro surfer Billy Stairmand is gearing up for a summer at home with his dog Obie at his beloved Raglan after a massive year of surfing, including competing at the Paris Olympics (in Tahiti).

Billy's been on the world stage for 14 years and still has the same energy and love for the sport, describing it as his dream job he's grateful for every day.

What's amazing about Billy is he isn't afraid to open up about his feelings, and the highs and lows of being a professional athlete.

He's a great role model for surfing, and an integral part of our sports culture.

Today’s guest is, in my opinion, one of the most stylish and sweetest women in Aotearoa.

Amber Peebles is a former Miss World New Zealand, television host, and professional make-up artist, and is now the co-owner of luxury homewares company Isle of Omni.

Warning: we use the words ooze (well I do) and moist in this podcast - in which if you didn't have a girl crush on Amber before, you absolutely will now!

*There is also the odd swear word in the episode too...

Can you remember the emotion we all went through watching Hayden Wilde's triathlon at the Paris Olympics? Well, be ready to go there again with a fascinating insight into that race.

Our top triathlete has had a stonking year and we reflect on all the hard graft it's taken to reach the top.

We find out where Hayden's remarkable sportsmanship comes from and how the kid who grew up in Whakatāne got so ridiculously fast.

Also, find out how long I can keep up with him while he runs at race pace.

What a ripper of an Olympics it was for Ellesse. The cycling superstar won two golds and a silver in Paris - only the second New Zealander (after Dame Lisa Carrington no less!) to win three medals at a single Games.

Hear how she had to fight every step of the way in that brutal week to win. It's an incredible story!

Fun fact: Ellesse was born FIFTEEN MINUTES before the year 2000.

David Downs is one of those clever humans who can put lots of interesting words next to his name. 

I will list a few for you: he is the CEO of New Zealand Story Group, he is a chairman, he is an ambassador, he is an author, he is a speaker, he is an actor.

He is also a genetically modified organism and an ex-comedian - find out what he means by the first with his pretty amazing cancer story, and also why there's an "ex" in front of comedian.

A really cool guy who will absolutely put a smile on your face.

Today’s guest is award-winning journalist Suzanne McFadden.

Suzanne has been monumental in the rise of coverage of women’s sports here in Aotearoa.

She is an author, the co-host of the SASS TALK podcast, a wife, a mum, a nanna, a bird stalker and a sunset capturer.

We discuss working as the only female sports journalist in a newsroom for over a decade, and how tough it was being a solo mum at the same time.

Suzanne is truly one of the greats - I respect her mahi so much.

Today’s guest is a man who most of the time likes to be behind the scenes. 

But, Kyle Bell is responsible for bringing to life some of the country’s best performing and most loved gigs and festivals.

The professional party planner is an award winning marketer and entrepreneur, he’s also the unofficial godfather of Rhythm and Vines, and once had high ambitions to be a rockstar himself.

A fascinating look into the live music industry - some great war stories in here!

Ian Jones is one of the country's greatest All Blacks - and this is such a wholesome and inspiring chat about how "The Kamo Kid" came to be such a brilliant rugby player - but also such a great role model and so active in everything he's done since.

Kamo is someone who grabs life by the proverbial but also someone who gives a lot back to others. 

You'll get a fascinating insight into why the 1995 Rugby World Cup Final still hurts just as much as it did back then.

You'll also find out what inspires and drives Kamo - and there's plenty for us all to take home!

There’s not a lot this fantastic young woman hasn’t done - she’s a businesswoman, entrepreneur, a mother, actress, reality star and a champion of women. 

Edna Swart is proof that if you want something it’s up to you to get it, and the success of her business ED&i Body is testament to that.

Whether you agree or not with everything Edna says, you will absolutely learn something from her - I guarantee it.