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Bill Bailey on comedy, creativity and chaos
English comedian, actor and musician Bill Bailey joins Paula Bennett for a wide-ranging chat about his lifelong love of performance, the chaos of ear…
5 months, 1 week ago
Pike River’s real-life friendship that inspired the film
Two women whose lives were changed by the Pike River disaster open up about the real events that inspired the new film Pike River. Anna Osborne and S…
5 months, 2 weeks ago
Paula Bennett on being the only woman in John Key’s inner circle
It's the 100th episode of Ask Me Anything, and we're flipping the script! This week, Paula's in the hot seat as Heather du Plessis-Allan takes over h…
5 months, 3 weeks ago
Jazz Thornton on the fight to save young minds
A social media ban for under-16s could do more harm than good according to Jazz Thornton. The mental health advocate joins Paula to discuss what she’…
5 months, 4 weeks ago
Suzanne Lynch on a lifetime of saying yes
New Zealand music icon Suzanne Lynch joins Paula to talk about how trusting her gut – and knowing when to say yes or no – has shaped a career that to…
6 months, 1 week ago
Al Brown on keeping it simple, on the plate and in life
Chef, author and fisherman Al Brown joins Paula to talk food, family and finding joy in the simple things. Al discusses growing up on a farm, discove…
6 months, 1 week ago
Stacey Morrison on why speaking te reo Māori isn't about perfection
Ignore the fear and just try it. That's the message from broadcaster, author and te reo translator Stacey Morrison as she joins Paula in celebration …
6 months, 2 weeks ago
Grant Robertson versus Paula Bennett
Ask Me Anything returns for a brand new season! And Paula's first guest is fellow former deputy prime minister, Grant Robertson. Once political adver…
6 months, 3 weeks ago
Leigh Hart on becoming 'That Guy', his eclectic path to stardom, and the one time he crossed the line
For the final guest of the season, Paula is joined by 'That Guy' Leigh Hart. They dig into his intriguing childhood and early years dabbling in a var…
9 months, 1 week ago
Suzy Cato on connecting with children, surviving redundancy, and her private struggles
This week, Paula is joined by children's entertainment legend, and recent King's Birthday honoree, Suzy Cato. They dig into Suzy's career in front of…
9 months, 2 weeks ago