He redefined British comedy with iconic TV shows like Blackadder and The Young Ones, has published 16 best-selling novels, and written smash-hit films and musicals. Now, Ben Elton is in New Zealand for a nationwide stand-up tour, and sat down for a chat with Paddy.

The Pork Pie Charity Run isn’t just bringing noise and laughter to those taking part - it’s also just raised half a million dollars for KidsCan.

How good is sucking up to Donald Trump? As much as he hates to admit it, Paddy says it’s actually working pretty well right now.

This week’s Brainy Kiwi is Leighton Roberts from Sharesies. He says the economic chaos caused by Trump’s tariffs isn’t all bad news for New Zealanders.

And finally, Paddy meets an outlaw driver who once broke the record for driving at illegal speeds across the United States.

Everyone wants to be the hero and stand up to the schoolyard bully. But right now, New Zealand is flying under Donald Trump's radar - and we need to keep our mouths shut to keep it that way.

Nu‘uali‘i Eteroa Lafaele is an incredible young New Zealander. In fact she’s officially the Young New Zealander of the Year.

She has overcome cyberbullying and an industry she says isn’t ready for diversity by finding positive solutions - including the power of the block button.

What she really cares about is making the world better for Kiwi, particularly her Pasifika people. And she’s doing it with a big heart, a big laugh and a big smile on her face. Now wonder she's this week's Great Kiwi.

Also, Paddy asks How Good would it be if the Government did get behind moves to host the next America's Cup in Auckland.

And the story of Brainy Kiwi Philipp Sültrop, Kea Aerospace and their incredible solar-powered aircraft that they hope will revolutionise flight.

Paddy doesn’t even really like yachting and doesn’t live in Auckland.

But he reckons the Government’s refusal to help fund hosting the America’s Cup is lame-o and suckful, lacks vision, and is actually quite depressing.

The champion Kiwi comedian joined Paddy Gower to talk about his first new comedy tour in eight years. The Legend Returns is a playful nod to the strange new world we're living in, where artificial intelligence looms large.

Darby also shows a more serious side when discussing “the war on wokeness” and the impact that the hit Netflix show Adolescence had on him.

It's a fascinating listen!

The former Director-General of Health, Sir Ashley Bloomfield, had greatness thrust upon him during the pandemic, and because of what he did, he’s now not only a Sir, he’s also one of Paddy's 'Great Kiwis.' Today, he reveals his plan to fix health - and opens up about whether he would have done anything differently during Covid.

Is 'This Is the Fucking News' offensive? The Intellectual Property Office of New Zealand think so, and Paddy's not happy about it.

Adolescence, the current Netflix blockbuster has everyone talking. It is terrifyingly good and has ignited an important debate about social media and children’s access to smartphones.

And this week's 'Brainy Kiwi' is Stefan Powell. He's the CEO of Ōtautahi-based Dawn Aerospace, which is doing incredible things with rockets. Or are they planes?

Paddy Gower reckons Adolescence, the Netflix blockbuster that has everyone talking - and every parent freaking out about kids and phones - is terrifyingly good.

Yes, there is amazing acting and impressive one-camera shots, but the real positive impact of the show is that it has truly stirred up the debate about social media and managing children’s access to smartphones.

Paddy is joined by legendary graphics pioneer Sir Ian Taylor, who shares a brilliantly simple solution to one of our biggest challenges: child poverty.

How much of a difference can two women in a van make on the streets of Auckland? A lot. Meet "Doctor Juliet" and “Nurse Becky”, the driving forces behind a mobile clinic that's changing all sorts of lives.

One of our greatest sporting icons, Chris Wood, shares some wisdom about getting older.

And how good would it be if we could get rid of payWave-style charges?!?!

BONUS! The Premier League superstar is in Aotearoa to help the All Whites qualify for the World Cup. He sits down with Paddy to talk striking the form of his life, being properly famous and ending his career in New Zealand.

Our champion pole vaulter is also a climate warrior. The Olympic medallist - and, of course, Great Kiwi - visits the TFN studio to explain how rising temperatures affect her performances and her concerns for the planet.

And, in probably the best good news story Paddy's ever done, we also meet walking medical miracle Chase Porter who survived several dances with death thanks to the Good Kiwis at Starship Children's Hospital and a rare medical procedure.

And Paddy delivers (ho ho) his take on HelloFresh and subscription services in How Good.