Morgana O'Reilly is a New Zealand actress recently starring in The White Lotus season three, and new TV show Playing Gracie Darling. 

She caught up with Matt Heath and Tyler Adams for their Christmas Catchup with Kick-ass Kiwis.

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In a now annual tradition, Matt Heath and Tyler Adams tested their year in fitness with a weigh off judged by Jetts personal trainer Jesse Peterson.

"The idea of this is that the hardest time for you to deal with fitness and the hardest time for you to make positive change around that area and exercise and such is across the Christmas break, right?

"So what better time to have a fitness challenge to make it hard."

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Listen to the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for Friday 19 December.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 18th of December, off the back of the Jevon McSkimming, case we took a look at sentencing and discounts.

Then, a total change of tone to a great chat about why you should let yourself (and the kids) be bored.

And in the Matt & Tyler Christmas Catchups with kick-ass Kiwis - Ryan Fox!

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Kiwi golfing ledged Ryan Fox completed his second full season on the PGA Tour with two victories and a top 40 finish in the 2025 standings, and he's looking forward to an action-packed 2026.

He joined the Afternoons team to look back on 2025 - and speculate about the year ahead.

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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 17th of December, first up, violence at school discussion after more than 10,000 children were stood down for physically assaulting other students or teachers last year.

Then, as Chinese billionaires turn to US surrogates for expanding families we discuss IVF and ways to achieve parenthood - listen out for an amazing call from Dominique.

Then DVDs and CDs are said to be becoming cool again.

And to finish - Matt & Tyler's Christmas Catchups with kick-ass Kiwis - Leigh Hart 

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Leigh Hart is one of New Zealand’s most popular comedians, with a career that spans TV, radio, podcasts and even the odd chip and beer company.

He joined the Afternoons team to discuss his 2025 accolades - and look back on a year of accomplishments. 

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China's wealthy elite have turned their attention to the US in order to utilise their less-regulated surrogacy system to build their families.

In New Zealand, the surrogacy sector is more regulated - where the process is an altruistic arrangement and a prospective caregiver has to legally adopt the child from the person who becomes pregnant. 

Caller Dominique joined the Afternoons team to discuss her journey with this process.

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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 16th of December, Is Trade Me losing you to the likes of Marketplace? 

Then, Brad Olsen broke down the opening of the Government’s books.
  
Then, getting pressured into a donation at the check out.

Plus the Matt & Tyler Christmas Catchup with Hamish Kerr.

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Kiwi Olympic high jump champion Hamish Kerr's had a memorable 2025, after dominating in last year's Olympic Games.

He claimed gold at the World Athletics Championships - and broke his own record at the event.

Kerr joined the Afternoons team to discuss further.

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