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Simon Bridges: Generally Famous

Stuff Audio
New Zealand
Boxing
Pauline Hanna
Philip Polkinghorne
Auckland
TFN
Formula One
Health
Methamphetamine
High Court
Suicide
Kimbra
Mike King
Hayley Holt
Shane Cameron
Sustainability
Regenerative Farming
Comedy
Entrepreneurship
Mental Health

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

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Key Facts

Accepts Guests
Contact Information
Podcast Host

Recent Guests

Shane Cameron
New Zealand heavyweight boxer and businessman
Episode: Episode 51: Shane Cameron
Matthew Ridge
Former code-crossing sports star and New Zealand celebrity
N/A
Episode: Episode 50: Matthew Ridge
Theresa Gattung
Former CEO of Telecom and philanthropist
Gattung Foundation
Episode: Episode 48: Theresa Gattung
Pax Assadi
Stand-up comedian and TV show creator
Episode: Episode 47: Pax Assadi
Geoff Ross
Successful entrepreneur, co-founder of 42 Below vodka, and current high country farmer
Lake Hawea Station
Episode: Episode 46: Geoff & Justine Ross
Justine Ross
Co-founder of 42 Below vodka and current high country farmer
Lake Hawea Station
Episode: Episode 46: Geoff & Justine Ross

Host

Simon Bridges
Host known for his engaging and informal interview style, making discussions feel personal and relatable.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 134 ratings
  • Love meeting these kiwis

    Thank you Simon for helping us get to know these kiwis better. They are very inspiring. I particularly felt very moved by Nathan‘s research and beliefs.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    heykuri
    New Zealanda year ago
  • Best pod to listen while running

    Love this pod and Simon’s interviewing way, have listened to them while out running a ultra marathon a day since 1 jan. look forward to hearing more soon

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Shannon-Leigh Litt
    New Zealanda year ago
  • Generally famous

    Love Simon’s Generally Famous podcasts. Great interview style and asks engaging questions. Guests are always interesting. Made a 4 hour drive to Christchurch fly by. Look forward to who you interview next. Please keep recording and sharing.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Dino Tbone
    New Zealand2 years ago
  • so good!!

    LOVE Simons podcast! So so informative and fun

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    hannahkoumakis
    New Zealand2 years ago
  • Love this conversational and informal style of podcast!

    I really enjoy Simon’s style of interviewing his guests. Listening to these feels like friends having a chat over a dinner that I am also attending - so very kiwi and I love that! I love Simon’s humility and the calibre of guest he has every episode. Really hope he keeps going with these…

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Woodley Ave
    New Zealand2 years ago
  • Love it

    Great questions

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mel1989
    New Zealand3 years ago
  • Eric and Raj

    Just listened to your first 2 podcasts and really enjoyed them. Lived Raj telling you about his Hypnosis session. I am a Hypnotherapist and enjoyed your curiosity about the State of Hypnosis.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Waikite Girl
    New Zealand3 years ago
  • Enjoyable listen!

    Really enjoying your pod Simon. Love the interesting range of guests, and your style.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    HSNZ2021
    New Zealand3 years ago
  • Breath of Fresh Air :-)

    Really enjoying this podcast. I’m loving finding out that generally famous people are generally pretty normal. Simon instigates a great conversation…I feel like I’m listening to a couple of mates having a yak. No politics, nothing to get wound up about…a podcast that’s a breath of fresh air :-)

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Beenaniceday
    New Zealand3 years ago
  • Great variety of interviews…

    I don’t miss an episode. Fantastic interviewing skills. You’re a natural. Keep them coming please!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    KimmySE
    New Zealand3 years ago
  • Great

    U where wasted in politics my bro. Ur an Orsome interviewer. So interesting to hear about these people we c in the media and get a sense of what drives them. Keep it up mate 👍

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Hemi-71
    New Zealand3 years ago
  • Bland, smug, pointless

    GTFO with this glib rebrand attempt. Charming you are not, Simon.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    nyalathotep
    New Zealand3 years ago
  • I tried

    Honestly the best of luck to the show, but after giving it a go the conversation was lacking any kind of effort or thought. For a start explain who the person is you are interviewing and why. Also the quality of questions where lacking in any authentic

    substance.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    PleaseHelp2022
    New Zealand3 years ago
  • Looking forward to more

    After listening to the first episode I’m looking forward to more.

    Simon interviews in a conversation type way which I enjoy.

    The sound quality is good (no background sound or music & the voices are consistent) which is of great importance to me.

    Being a kiwi living overseas I love feeling connected through other kiwis stories, love our quirks/terminology & way an interview feels like a genuine/casual chat.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SMISIS
    Australia3 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Listeners appreciate the informal and personal interview style, often comparing it to having a chat with friends.
Some critiques mention a desire for deeper exploration of certain topics or a more structured approach in some episodes.
Many find the wide variety of guests intriguing and commend the host for being engaging and relatable.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Episode 46: Geoff & Justine Ross
Q: What would be your most embarrassing moment?
Getting the tractor stuck and needing to call the farm manager for help.
Episode 47: Pax Assadi
Q: What do you hope people take away from Raised by Refugees?
I hope that people watch the show and go, hey, that happened to me, or something similar to that happened to me. That's what I hope.
Episode 47: Pax Assadi
Q: What does your Pakistani and Iranian background mean to you now?
I'm really proud of it now as a 32-year-old man, but it took me a while. It was a lot of ethnic limbo.
Episode 51: Shane Cameron
Q: What do you think about the state of boxing now in New Zealand?
Shane believes boxing is better than it has been for a long time with more good fighters emerging.
Episode 51: Shane Cameron
Q: How do you prepare mentally for a boxing match?
Mentally preparing involves watching video analysis of training sessions and sparring, ensuring he ticks the right boxes for confidence on fight night.

Audience Metrics

Listeners, social reach, demographics and more for this podcast.

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Recent guests on Simon Bridges: Generally Famous include:

1. Shane Cameron
2. Matthew Ridge
3. Theresa Gattung
4. Pax Assadi
5. Geoff Ross
6. Justine Ross

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