Simon Bridges: Generally Famous

By Stuff Audio

Expect the unexpected as Simon finds out what makes his generally famous - but always interesting - guests tick.... more

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The podcast currently has 70 episodes available.

Simon Bridges: Generally Famous episodes:

September 29, 2024 Introducing: TFN - The F#$%ing News with Paddy Gower
The F#$%ing News flips the script on the news - short, upbeat, inspirational and f%$#ing good fun journalism with the nation’s favourite everyman reporter, Paddy Gower.
TFN sees Paddy talking to Kiwis who are the good, the great and the brains of our nation.
This podcast is hosted by Paddy Gower and Executive Produced by Jon Bridges. It's made in partnership between Stuff and Believer Media.

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1min
August 02, 2024 Introducing: The Trial - Philip Polkinghorne
On Easter Monday 2021, police were called to the home of a successful professional couple in the affluent Auckland suburb of Remuera. They found the body of Pauline Hanna.
In his emergency call, her husband, Philip Polkinghorne, said she killed herself. Sixteen months later he was charged with her murder. As this podcast is released, he's currently on trial at the High Court in Auckland.
Stuff's groundbreaking series returns to take you inside the Polkinghorne trial: Hear the witnesses, follow the evidence, wait for the verdict.
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29min
May 28, 2024 Introducing: The Lost Boy - The disappearance of Mike Zhao-Beckenridge
It’s one of the most intriguing and harrowing unsolved mysteries in New Zealand’s modern history.
In 2015, 11 year-old Mike Zhao-Beckenridge and his stepfather, John Beckenridge, disappeared in a remote part of Southland, leaving Mike’s mother and John’s former partner desperate for answers.
John’s car was found two months later, having plunged into the ocean from an 80-metre cliff, but there was no sign of John or Mike.
Now a coroner is being asked to decide whether the pair are dead.
To give you a sample of this new true crime podcast from Stuff Audio and The Press Newspaper, here’s episode one of The Lost Boy. If you like it, you can find the rest of this series at https://listen.stuff.co.nz/thelostboy
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31min
May 15, 2024 Introducing: League Of Our Own
Did somebody say Generally Famous? Well Adam Blair is more than generally famous, he's a national treasure when it comes to Rugby League! Blairy has teamed up with broadcaster and League super-fan Goran Paladin for Stuff's new podcast League Of Our Own. In this first episode Blairy and Goran welcome former Warrior now high-flying Dolphin Kodi Nikorima.
If you like what you hear make sure you follow League Of Our Own, so you don't miss the next episode!
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57min
January 16, 2024 Back soon
Summer holidays are a great chance to catch up with any episodes you may have missed.
Keep your ears on the feed and we’ll let you know when we’re returning very soon.
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2min
January 02, 2024 Welcome to 2024
Summer holidays are a great chance to catch up with any episodes you may have missed.
Keep recharging your batteries and we'll be back with another star-studded season very soon.
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2min
December 19, 2023 Have a wonderful holiday!
Generally Famous has wrapped for the year but will be back with loads more big-name guests in 2024.
The holiday season is the perfect time to catch up on our back catalogue. Have a wonderful holiday and thanks for listening.
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2min
December 12, 2023 Episode 51: Shane Cameron
The 'Mountain Warrior' proves the heavyweight champion of Mike Tyson impressions in a knockout chat about life before, during and after his hugely successful boxing career. No punches are pulled as he recalls his country upbringing, his rivalry with David Tua (and how he patched it up) and sparring with Tyson. He also addresses his ADD diagnosis, adjusting to life as a businessman - and whether he’s ready for a return to the ring.
Warning: Contains some strong language.
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GET IN TOUCH
Feedback? Got a guest you’d like Simon to talk to? We’re listening! Email us at [email protected].
CREDITS
Host: Simon Bridges
Producer: Jen Black
Audio editing and mixing: John Ropiha
Executive producer: Chris Reed

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55min
December 05, 2023 Episode 50: Matthew Ridge
Sporting legend and former larrikin Matthew Ridge interrupts a family holiday in LA to record a very special 50th episode of Generally Famous. The ex All Black, Kiwi and Warrior weighs up the problems facing New Zealand, recalls life as a primetime TV staple with Marc Ellis, bemoans the treatment of public figures, and explains why family is much more important than wealth.
You can watch Matthew Ridge's Designing Dreams on SkyGo.
You can read stories supporting this episode on stuff.co.nz.
Need more great podcasts? Check out Stuff's full catalogue here.
GET IN TOUCH
Feedback? Got a guest you’d like Simon to talk to? We’re listening! Email us at [email protected].
CREDITS
Host: Simon Bridges
Producer: Jen Black
Audio editing and mixing: John Ropiha
Executive producer: Chris Reed

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55min
November 28, 2023 Episode 49: Greg Murphy
Motorsport great Greg Murphy parks up in the Generally Famous studio for a straight-up chat about racing, road safety and why he's happy to keep speaking his mind. The co-host of Sky Speed also explains the legendary Holden vs Ford rivalry and the enduring influence of the Dukes of Hazzard.
You can read stories supporting this episode on stuff.co.nz.
Need more great podcasts? Check out Stuff's full catalogue here.
GET IN TOUCH
Feedback? Got a guest you’d like Simon to talk to? We’re listening! Email us at [email protected].
CREDITS
Host: Simon Bridges
Producer: Jen Black
Audio editing and mixing: John Ropiha
Executive producer: Chris Reed

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FAQs about Simon Bridges: Generally Famous:

How many episodes does Simon Bridges: Generally Famous have?

The podcast currently has 70 episodes available.