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Legendary children's TV host Suzy Cato (Suzy Cato!) joins Simon Bridges to discuss education in New Zealand, talk career highlights and even sing a song or two. She tears up as she talks about her passion for making children feel safe through her content. Suzy continues to produce a wealth of content for young minds - check it out here. 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...

The creator of wildy successful eco-conscious cosmetics company Ethique drops in to talk animals, leadership styles and what on earth a Nudibranch is. The episode was recorded before Brianne's recent announcement that she was stepping down as chief executive of Ethique. She's now focused on business mentoring with another company she founded, Business but Better. You can read stories supporting this episode on stuff.co.nz. Need more great podcasts? Check out Stuff's full catalogue here. GET...

Already New Zealand's most successful rally driver, Hayden Paddon is showing no signs of slowing down. He tells Simon about his mission to win at the highest level, the dangers of high-speed racing on rough roads and why non-petrol cars are the future. 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...

Francis and Kaiora Tipene are global stars thanks to five seasons of The Casketeers, the reality TV show about their funeral business. They catch up with Simon to talk pies, the pressures of fame, leafblowers - and their own funeral plans. 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...

The Chaser is on! Specifically Shaun Wallace, the very first Chaser from global TV mega-hit The Chase. Ahead of his visit to Aotearoa-New Zealand, Simon's first international celebrity guest beams in from his London home to discuss juggling criminal law work and a television career, growing up Black in 1960s Britain, and how he keeps his mind and body healthy. Shaun even agrees to take on Simon in a general knowledge quiz. Shaun has teamed up with Believe It Or Not quiz events for a...

Still one of the world's best-known netballers almost a decade after retiring from the international arena, Irene van Dyk grew up in apartheid-era South Africa before moving to Aotearoa in 2000 and becoming one of our most popular athletes. She beams in from her Napier home to tell Simon about her incredible life and career - meeting Nelson Mandela, carrying a gun and overcoming criticism when she first moved to New Zealand. You can read stories supporting this episode on stuff.co.nz. Need...

Tom Sainsbury is a walking definition of polymath. An acclaimed actor, comedian, director and writer - not to mention Snapchat Dude - he tells Simon about swapping his parents' Matamata farm for the bright lights of Auckland. They talk Buddhism, veganism and why he wants a statue. Tom also explains why he decided to impersonate Simon - complete with acrostic poems! - in a series of viral videos. Tom is part of the New Zealand International Comedy Festival. His show Gone Bananas is at Te Auha,...

Join Simon Bridges and various guests from season 3 as they respond to his quickfire General Knowledge questions. Generally Famous will return shortly for its fourth season.

After excelling as a dancer and snowboarder, Hayley Holt became a regular and popular face on our TV screens. Professional success was offset by alcoholism and losing a child in late pregnancy before she battled back. She chats to Simon about facing her demons, her ADHD diagnosis, her brush with politics - and the joys of family life with her partner and baby son, Raven. Hayley's autobiography, Second Chances, is out now. WARNING: This podcast covers topics that may be upsetting, including...

Ryan Fox interrupts preparations for arguably the most prestigious golf tournament in the world to tell Simon what life's really like as a top pro. He reveals why he turned down the huge payday offered by LIV Golf, recalls the pivotal moment his father, Grant Fox, stopped him quitting and explains why he thinks he can win the 2023 Masters - with a bit of help from Simon's old boss! You can read stories supporting this episode on stuff.co.nz. Need more great podcasts? Check out Stuff's full...

Acting Royalty Dame Miranda Harcourt has worked with some of the biggest names in Hollywood but says the her most useful acting experience was working in the New Zealand prison system, using theater for social change. She tells Simon about Alison Holst's pantry, using the Samoan concept of le va in her job, and how it's important to be a human first. Check out her substack at https://mirandaharcourt.substack.com/ You can read stories supporting this episode on stuff.co.nz. Need more great...

In a frank and thought-provoking conversation, Mike King opens up on his transformation from celebrated TV stand-up comedian to mental health champion via drug and alcohol addiction. He discusses what some parents get wrong and the state of mental health treatment in Aotearoa. He and Simon also chat about cancel culture, Billy T James and what it means to feel Māori. Mike is the founding ambassador of I Am Hope, a charitable organisation that seeks to normalise mental health and create...

Optometrist turned investor: Girls That Invest co-founder Simran Kaur shares the secrets of buying a house at 23 and becoming a millionaire by 26. Simon and Simran talk Warren Buffet, making financial education equitable for all and how she works out where to put her money. Keep up to date with Girls That Invest here. 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...

Black Cap great Dion Nash explains how being caught putting on moisturiser sparked the idea for life after elite sport. He tells us how he met his wife Bernice Mene over tequila, the importance of ambition and compares T20 cricket to UberEats. You can read stories supporting this episode on stuff.co.nz and if you 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...

The Sione's Wedding star reflects on the power of Pasifika story-telling and how to make it mainstream. She recalls growing up at her parents' takeaway shops in Tauranga, trades tales with Simon about teenage years in Te Atatu, and explains how she found positives from the sex tape scandal that saw her take years out of the public eye. You can read stories supporting this episode on stuff.co.nz and if you need more great podcasts, check out Stuff's full catalogue here. GET IN TOUCH Feedback?...

The New York-based double Grammy winner discusses new album A Reckoning, her career plans and how she comes up with her rhythm-centric songs. The Hamilton-born star is showing no signs of slowing down, revealing she has four more albums in the works. Kimbra's podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/playing-with-fire/id1651012571

Kiwi motorsport sensation Liam Lawson is on the cusp on landing a dream spot in Formula One. He tells Simon about the physical toll of driving the fastest racing cars in the world, how Drive to Survive has changed the sport and why coming from Aotearoa New Zealand can be a big plus for young drivers. 

Generally Famous is back on Feb 8 for another star-studded season. To make sure you don't miss the first episode with Liam Lawson, follow Generally Famous wherever you get your podcasts.

Generally Famous is having a short summer holiday. But we didn't want to abandon you during the break, so we've pulled together some of the best bits from seasons one and two. Today: some of our favourite guests talk about times they were starstruck. Simon will be back in early 2023 with more generally famous - but always interesting - guests chatting about life, love and what makes them tick. Until then, thanks for listening. Enjoy the bonus episodes - and enjoy your summer.

Generally Famous is having a short summer holiday. But we didn't want to abandon you during the break, so we've pulled together some of the best bits from season one and two. Today: some of our favourite guests talk money. Simon will be back in early 2023 with more generally famous - but always interesting - guests chatting about life, love and what makes them tick. Until then, thanks for listening. Enjoy the bonus episodes - and enjoy your summer.

Generally Famous is having a short summer holiday. But we didn't want to abandon you during the break, so we've pulled together some of the best bits from seasons one and two. Today: some of our favourite guests tell us about their origins. Simon will be back in early 2023 with more generally famous - but always interesting - guests chatting about life, live and what makes them tick. Until then, thanks for listening. Enjoy the bonus episodes - and enjoy your summer

Generally Famous is having a short summer holiday. But we didn't want to abandon you during the break, so we’ve pulled together some of the best bits from seasons one and two. Today: some of our favourite guests talk wellbeing and health. Simon will be back in early 2023 with more generally famous - but always interesting - guests chatting about life, love and what makes them tick. Until then, thanks for listening. Enjoy the bonus episodes - and enjoy your summer.

Generally Famous is having a short summer holiday. But we didn't want to abandon you during the break, so we’ve pulled together some of the best bits from seasons one and two. Today: some of our favourite guests talk food and drink. Simon will be back in early 2023 with more generally famous - but always interesting - guests chatting about life, love and what makes them tick. Until then, thanks for listening. Enjoy the bonus episodes - and enjoy your summer.

Simon will bring you more brilliant guests very soon. In the meantime, keep following Generally Famous for special bonus episodes over the holiday period. And for more great summer listening from Stuff, visit: www.stuff.co.nz/podcasts