Best Ed Byrne Podcasts (2024)

1
Ed Byrne: Irish comedian on new show, the death of his brother, and his special connection to Kaikoura and Christchurch 11:12

2h ago11:12

11:12

Irish comedian Ed Byrne joined John MacDonald on Newstalk ZB Canterbury Mornings, where he discussed his new show - Tragedy Plus Time. He explained how he manages to talk about the death of his brother Paul in the show and balance the emotion with humour. Plus his special connection to Kaikoura and Christchurch. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/list…

1
Ed Byrne - The Daily Bespoke July 24 46:36

2h ago46:36

46:36

Today on the Daily Bespoke, the fellas are joined in studio by Irish comedian, Ed Byrne... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Radio Hauraki

1
Walking, Dribbling Stomachs - The Daily Bespoke July 26 27:56

1h ago27:56

27:56

On the Daily Bespoke today, If humans are just walking, dribbling stomachs why do we enjoy making love to each other so much? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Radio Hauraki

1
Mystery Milk Bottles - The Radio Highlights July 26 1:00:47

1h ago1:00:47

1:00:47

On the radio show today, we have a guy busted for smuggling drugs twice in two days at the same airport, and a French hour of power to celebrate the Olympics in gay Paris... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Radio Hauraki

1
Politics Friday: National's Matt Doocey and Labour's Reuben Davidson talk Pines on the Port Hills, Abuse in Care report, and mental health 21:59

4h ago21:59

21:59

John MacDonald was joined by National’s Matt Doocey and Labour’s Reuben Davidson for Politics Friday. They discussed whether the Government should intervene on the replanting regulations for pine trees on the Port Hills after the multiple intense blazes. It’s been an emotional week in Parliament with the release of the Abuse in Care Report, so what…

1
John MacDonald: The Port Hills is not the place for pine trees 5:48

4h ago5:48

5:48

“Pines are one of the most flammable plants on the planet.” That’s a quote from a plant ecologist at Victoria University, Dr Nicola Day. And it's why some Christchurch councils went to the Government wanting a change to the forestry rules, to try and stop pine forests being re-planted on the Port Hills after the big fire earlier this year. The seco…

1
John MacDonald: Abuse Inquiry - the direct and indirect victims 8:29

1h ago8:29

8:29

In some way, shape or form, every New Zealander is a victim of the horrific abuse laid bare in the inquiry report released yesterday. First and foremost - absolutely first and foremost - it is the 200,000 people who were abused while in the care of the state and religious organisations that we are most mindful of. As we should be. The Government ap…

1
Phil Mauger: Christchurch Mayor on Orana Wildlife Park, cost of road cones, and next year's local elections 8:40

3h ago8:40

8:40

Christchurch Mayor Phil Mauger joined John MacDonald for their regular catchup. The Mayor gives his thoughts on whether Orana Wildlife Park is in trouble, and how he feels about the council funding for it now. And, what is the cost to council for the use of road cones in Christchurch? And will he be standing for Mayor in next year's local elections…

1
Just Mash's Flat Mate, Coming Down The Stairs - The Daily Bespoke July 25 28:34

1h ago28:34

28:34

Today on the Daily Bespoke, Mash is searching for answers following a peculiar sequence of events at his flat last night... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Radio Hauraki

1
Single For Life! - The Radio Highlights July 25 1:01:59

1d ago1:01:59

1:01:59

Today on the radio show, we debate the merits of Whales in 'Penis Or Genius', and more people are staying single throughout their lives… what's up with that? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Radio Hauraki

1
John MacDonald: The addict's battle is lost in a drug war 5:52

2h ago5:52

5:52

Let’s play a little bit of would-you-rather. Would you rather the country faced a bill of $1 billion per year for the harm caused by drug use? Or $8 billion per year for the harm caused by alcohol? I know what your answer is. I’m picking it’s the same as mine. I’d rather we had neither. But that’s the comparison in front of us with these new stats …

1
Eating A Weka - The Radio Highlights July 24 1:09:00

23h ago1:09:00

1:09:00

On the radio show today, an employment lawyer tells us how to deal with offensive body odor in the workplace, and which endangered New Zealand birds make the best eating… allegedly? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Radio Hauraki

1
Space Special - The Daily Bespoke July 23 22:33

2d ago22:33

22:33

On this edition of the Daily Bespoke, we ask the question where does the water on Earth come from and what would happen if you took a crap on the moon... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Radio Hauraki

1
Raining Fish Cakes - The Radio Highlights July 23 1:03:42

1d ago1:03:42

1:03:42

On the radio show today, the fellas look for The Four Pillars Of Kaimoana, and what should you do if you have a colleague who stinks? All that and more on this episode of the Radio Highlights Podcast... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Radio Hauraki

1
John MacDonald: The invisible VP for president? Don't think so 5:16

1h ago5:16

5:16

One headline I’ve read about President Joe Biden quitting the presidential race is describing it as “a shock decision”. It’s no shock to me. But it was, apparently, to some of his campaign staff. According to reports, some of them had no idea their man had made-up his mind and was pulling the plug. Which I think is too little, too late for the Demo…

1
Seafood Chowder (Not The Sex Act) - The Daily Bespoke July 22 22:10

4m ago22:10

22:10

On this edition of The Daily Bespoke, the fellas discuss seafood chowder... (the food not the sex act) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Radio Hauraki

1
Erecting Flat Pack Furniture - The Radio Highlights July 22 1:09:55

4d ago1:09:55

1:09:55

Today on the radio show, the dangers of putting together flat-pack furniture on a hangover, and we think we’ve figured out how to improve rugby union… See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Radio Hauraki

1
John MacDonald: This is the most pointless piece of road safety advice 5:04

1h ago5:04

5:04

Do you know what the most pointless piece of road safety advice is? Drive to the conditions. I get it and it’s well-meaning. But it’s pointless. A waste of breath. Because some people are incapable of doing it. And it would seem from some of the reports in the past 24 hours about those two buses which went off the road yesterday on the Twizel-Tekap…

1
Dillys In A Chemist Warehouse - The Radio Highlights July 19 51:40

6d ago51:40

51:40

On the radio show today, why did Mash and his daughter get so upset when they came across some dillys in a chemist warehouse in Sylvia Park... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Radio Hauraki

1
A Sexy French Maid Costume - The Daily Bespoke July 19 27:09

2h ago27:09

27:09

On this edition of The Daily Bespoke, the boys answer, what do Sheryl the cleaner, Robert Wagner, and Matt Heath’s rowing technique have in common... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Radio Hauraki

1
John MacDonald: Councils cutting costs? It won't happen. Here's why 5:00

2h ago5:00

5:00

It seems our local councils are in the Finance Minister’s line of sight. She’s been saying since the latest inflation numbers came out yesterday that, yes, it is somewhat positive that inflation is at 3.3 percent —just outside the Reserve Bank’s target— but she’s saying it’s not time to take the foot off the pedal. And she’s made it very clear who …

1
Chuck This Behind A Paywall - The Daily Bespoke July 18 21:41

1h ago21:41

21:41

In this edition of The Daily Bespoke, the fellas look at a request they received from a listener regarding their new money-making scheme... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Radio Hauraki

1
A Humiliation Of Radio Hosts - The Radio Highlights July 18 1:01:55

1d ago1:01:55

1:01:55

On this edition of The Radio Highlights Podcast, we discuss the merits of TENACIOUS D in 'Penis or Genius', and six timeless sex tips that you NEED to remember... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Radio Hauraki

1
John MacDonald: Is the government's tree talk hot air? 5:21

1d ago5:21

5:21

Not that long ago, I was talking to a guy who said it was perfectly fine for him to use some old floorboards he’d ripped up out of his kitchen for firewood, because China and India are polluting the atmosphere and so what difference can he make? These boards were coated in a dark, shiny varnish and they just screamed out “poison” to me. But, you kn…

1
Hamish Kerr: Kiwi high jumper talks his career, goals and preparations for the Paris Olympics 7:46

1h ago7:46

7:46

The 2024 Olympics are less than two weeks away, our athletes are selected and ready to go. Kiwi High Jump star Hamish Kerr has indicated he was more than ready to challenge for gold at the Games in Paris, with a compelling win in Monaco at the Diamond League. Hamish joined John MacDonald on Newstalk ZB Canterbury Mornings from France, revealing tha…

1
Chris Hipkins: Labour Leader on the removal of the Treaty of Waitangi considerations from Pharmac 10:36

2h ago10:36

10:36

Labour leader Chris Hipkins is unwavering on making Treaty considerations an expectation for Pharmac. His Government required Pharmac to commit to embedding Te Tiriti o Waitangi. Associate Health Minister David Seymour's removed it in his newly-released letter of expectation, calling it a distraction. Hipkins told John MacDonald Pharmac was engagin…

1
$400 From The ATM - The Daily Bespoke July 17 25:05

1h ago25:05

25:05

On this edition of The Daily Bespoke Podcast, Matt is being questioned by his accountant about late-night ATM money withdrawals... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Radio Hauraki

1
A Cave On The Moon - The Radio Highlights July 17 57:42

1d ago57:42

57:42

On this edition of the Radio Highlights Podcast, the fellas look at an eventful 24 hours for Tenacious D, and Matt gives up yet another food... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Radio Hauraki

1
John MacDonald: Our cops deserve better. Way better 4:52

3h ago4:52

4:52

It can be very tricky sometimes getting to grips with who’s twisting the truth, who’s exaggerating things, and who really are the victims and the villains when it comes to industrial disputes. And this dispute between the Government and the police over pay and conditions is no different. Although it is in a way. And I’ll get to that. But, for all i…

1
Matt & Jerry's Daily Ejaculate - The Daily Bespoke July 16 27:28

40m ago27:28

27:28

On the Daily Bespoke Podcast today, the fellas discuss the original meaning of "Ejaculate"... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Radio Hauraki

1
Spoken Word Interludes - The Radio Highlights July 16 1:00:52

1d ago1:00:52

1:00:52

today on the radio show, the fellas look to find The Four Pillars Of Spoken Word Interludes In Songs, and Matt has a new way to heat his house... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Radio Hauraki

1
John MacDonald: The two ways Joe Biden can't win 5:36

2h ago5:36

5:36

Joe Biden can’t win. In two ways. The first one’s obvious. After yesterday’s assassination attempt on Donald Trump, and the imagery and defiance and sheer strength Trump showed, Joe Biden can’t win this year’s presidential election. Nor can anyone else who might replace him as the Democratic nominee between now and November’s vote. Trump’s campaign…

1
Did Titanic Sink? - The Daily Bespoke July 15 40:14

1h ago40:14

40:14

Today on the Daily Bespoke podcast, Matt wants to see if it's time for another rebrand, and Tim Batt and Abby Howells come in to discuss their podcast "did Titanic Sink?". See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Radio Hauraki

1
Return of The Matt - The Radio Highlights July 15 1:11:49

11d ago1:11:49

1:11:49

Today on the show Matt is back from a week's holiday with a number of yarns, and we also talk about the woman who accidentally slept with her half brother! Plus, ACC Head G Lane is called out for being immature... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Radio Hauraki

1
John MacDonald: Simeon understands your road cone pain 5:06

1d ago5:06

5:06

In Canterbury we talk about things happening pre-earthquake and post-earthquake. And I’ve been trying to remember what things were like pre-earthquake when it comes to road cones. Because after the quakes there were road cones everywhere and, on the first few anniversaries, we had people putting flowers in road cones around town. I remember on the …

1
Politics Friday with Labour's Tracey McLellan and National's Matt Doocey: Road cones, abuse in care reports, and inheritance taxes 20:57

1d ago20:57

20:57

This week on Politics Friday John MacDonald was joined by Labour’s Tracey McLellan and National’s Matt Doocey to wrap the week that was. The hot topic of the morning was the comments from Transport Minister Simeon Brown regarding the extreme overuse of road cones in New Zealand. Do we have an obsession? John asked Matt if he still feels he didn’t n…

1
Weeing On Mandarins - The Radio Highlights July 12 56:43

13d ago56:43

56:43

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Radio Hauraki

1
Beep That Mash - The Daily Bespoke July 12 32:20

1d ago32:20

32:20

Today on the Daily Bespoke, the boys discuss the type of language that needs to be censored on the podcast moving forward... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Radio Hauraki

1
John MacDonald: Hey KiwiRail, come clean or be cleaned-up 5:05

3d ago5:05

5:05

I think we’ve reached the point where people are going to be asking themselves not only “if I book a ticket on the Interislander, how confident can I be that they won’t cancel on me?” I think we’re at the point now we’re people will also be asking themselves how safe they feel using the service. I was talking to someone who said after this news abo…

1
Jerry Confesses To A Robbery - The Radio Highlights July 11 1:02:00

3d ago1:02:00

1:02:00

Today on the Radio Show, the boys debate "Choirs" in penis or genius, and Jerry is forced to come clean... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Radio Hauraki

1
Shutting Up Shop - The Daily Bespoke July 11 24:03

3d ago24:03

24:03

Today on The Daily Bespoke, the fellas discuss "Shutting Up Shop"... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Radio Hauraki

1
John MacDonald: My one reservation about universal road charges 4:39

4d ago4:39

4:39

I bet if you drive a petrol vehicle and you’ve said anything about how much cheaper it must be to have a diesel, anyone who does have a diesel has jumped down your throat and started banging-on about road user charges. Or RUCs, as they’re known. Because when you buy petrol you pay a fuel tax. When you buy diesel, you don’t. But you have to —or you’…

1
Doors Or Wheels? - The Radio Highlights July 10 1:08:51

4d ago1:08:51

1:08:51

Today on the radio show, Jerry is keen to discuss the double ender he had with Mashy last week, and Mash looks to raise a question that was asked for the first time a couple of years ago... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Radio Hauraki

1
Tossing Into Jerry's Gob - The Daily Bespoke July 10 26:03

4d ago26:03

26:03

Today on The Daily Bespoke, the fellas brainstorm a new segment for the Radio Show... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Radio Hauraki

1
John MacDonald: On yer bike Darleen 4:50

5d ago4:50

4:50

There is a very fine line between being highly principled and high-and-mighty. And I think the Green Party has crossed that line. Even though the Greens think their now-ex list MP Darleen Tana is so bad that they want her out of Parliament altogether, and even though there is legislation that would enable them to make that happen, we’ve got this ci…

1
A Good Sanga & Humour In The Bedroom - The Radio Highlights July 9 1:12:10

5d ago1:12:10

1:12:10

Today on the Radio show, the boys look for The Four Pullars Of Sandwich fillings, and Mashy has a bedroom-related prediciment... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Radio Hauraki

1
Jerry Loves A Bit Of Unny - The Daily Bespoke July 9 32:49

14d ago32:49

32:49

On The Daily Bespoke Podcast today, the fellas take a look at some of the data and hard numbers of the pod... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Radio Hauraki

1
John MacDonald: You might not love it - but it's the only option 4:36

6d ago4:36

4:36

I don’t love the idea, but I’m willing to accept it. That’s how I’d describe my stance on paying a toll charge to use a piece of road. Just like when pay TV became a thing in New Zealand. I didn’t like it, but I accepted it. So what’s happened, is that NZTA and the Government have announced that they expect work on the new Belfast to Pegasus motorw…

1
A Producer Special - The Radio Highlights July 8 1:07:38

6d ago1:07:38

1:07:38

Today on the Radio Show, both Matt & Jerry are away, so Mashy and Rooda tread the boards and discuss hitting a drive-thru in a shopping trolly, Kevin Bacon, and ALLLLLL the weekend's sport... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Radio Hauraki

1
Sylvia's Mother (Not Her Real Name) - The Daily Bespoke July 8 34:55

6d ago34:55

34:55

Today on the Daily Bespoke Podcast, Mashy and Rooda look at some ripper tunes the new Spotify feature is spitting out on a Sunday morning... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Radio Hauraki

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Ed Byrne Podcasts

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Quick Reference Guide