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The Hits
The Hits
Auckland
Married At First Sight
New Zealand
Auckland, New Zealand
Wellington
Christmas
Married At First Sight Australia
Relationships
Weddings
Matty Mclean
Glad Wrap
Christchurch, New Zealand
PJ Harding
Salsa Dancing
Tiktok
Matty & PJ the Podcast
Wellington, New Zealand
Humor
First Dates

Drive home with Matty McLean & PJ Harding on The Hits!

PublishesDailyEpisodes1288Founded7 years ago
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Chris has been taking up knitting, is really into lasange at the moment but wait, what did he actually come on the show to talk about?

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PJ is OBSESSED with Off Campus... are you?

Matty McLean and PJ Harding are New Zealand’s warmest, most unpredictable drive show - perfect for the commute, the school run or whenever you need something to laugh about on the way home!

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Recent Guests

Nando Pijnaker
AFC centre back interviewed on sports segment
Auckland FC
Episode: FULL SHOW: The dramatic reason you had to leave the date before it started!
Bronte Tate
Producer and special guest
Episode: FULL SHOW: The mistake that almost burnt a house down…
Josh Harrison
Athlete and frequent guest; joins to discuss the Sky Tower race
Blood Cancer NZ (charity fundraising context)
Episode: FULL SHOW: What did your partner bring home without telling you?
Jono Pryor
Guest host for the morning shows, former radio host
Radio/Media
Episode: How did Matty and Jono go at hosting The Hits Breakfast this morning?!
Chris Chang
Breakfast TV host (invited guest)
Episode: FULL SHOW: What did the tradie stumble upon?!
Ruth Dickinson
Guest who shared a long-term marriage beginning from a blind-date setup
Episode: What happened on the blind date?!
Joe Daymond
Comedian known for exploring Black culture in America through videos
Self-described; New Zealand-based comedian
Episode: Joe Daymond on how the US feels different to home and his comedy shows!
Drax Project
NZ band
Drax Project (band)
Episode: Drax Project on their brand new track to kick of NZ Music Month!
Rose Matafeo
Comedian and actor
New Zealand entertainer
Episode: Rose Matafeo on her new show "New Zealand Spy" and when she first met Matty & PJ!

Hosts

Matty McLean
Host of The Hits show and Matty & PJ The Podcast; long-running radio personality with in-studio banter and segment leadership.
PJ Harding
Co-host of The Hits Drive and Matty & PJ The Podcast; known for warm-up energy, on-air chemistry with Matty, and segment leadership in dating-content.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 76 ratings
  • Worst sound mixing ever

    The audio breaks between the chats are at 900% volume level and nearly blow out my speaker every morning. I enjoy the podcast but the quality and how it’s put together is very rushed and they clearly don’t care!

    Apple Podcasts
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    Rob90nz
    New Zealanda year ago

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A few listeners note sound levels or pacing as areas for improvement.
Average production quality but energy and banter keep it lively.
Some episodes lean into personal stories more than others, which can be hit or miss depending on taste.
Listener questions and audience participation feel very community-driven.

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Apple Podcasts
#115
New Zealand/Comedy

Talking Points

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AFC player Nando Pijnaker on the grand final against Sydney tomorrow!
Q: What does it mean to play the final at home in Auckland with the fans behind you?
Nando expresses that playing at home with the best fans in the league is a huge boost, and he emphasizes the importance of giving the home crowd something to celebrate with a positive result at home.
AFC player Nando Pijnaker on the grand final against Sydney tomorrow!
Q: How are you feeling ahead of the grand final and what goes down on a Friday night before a big Saturday game?
Nando describes staying relaxed, having a focused plan for tomorrow, and keeping calm to perform well in front of a supportive home crowd, with the team aiming to execute a strong performance.
What happened on the blind date?!
Q: Ruth, how did your date influence the long-term outcome?
Ruth describes a setup, a movie date, and how despite quirks and the initial awkwardness, the relationship endures for decades, highlighting the unpredictability of dating stories.
What happened on the blind date?!
Q: Take us to your blind date, Jill. What happened?
Jill recalls applying to be on Blind Date in New Zealand, the process, the travel, and how the date itself turned into a memorable trip to New Orleans rather than a romantic fairytale.
FULL SHOW: The Matty & PJ Love Machine is in full swing!
Q: What is Bronte looking for in a partner?
She wants someone tall, dark and handsome, ambitious, funny, adventurous, kind, and in a similar age range.

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Light, banter-heavy drive-time chat with two hosts who mix personal anecdotes, listener calls, and humorous stunts. Episodes skew toward everyday life, family moments, dating-themed segments, and catchy in-studio bits, often looping in audience participation and guest appearances. A standout element is the recurring Love Machine dating premise for Bronte and ongoing personal challenges (like 40 Before 40) that give the show a playful, community-driven vibe. The tone is casual, energetic, and very listener-friendly, making it suitable for fans of informal daytime radio humor, light reality-show vibes, and relatable storytelling.

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1. Nando Pijnaker
2. Bronte Tate
3. Josh Harrison
4. Jono Pryor
5. Chris Chang
6. Ruth Dickinson
7. Joe Daymond
8. Drax Project

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