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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, discovering his love of kitchens on his OE, and why he be…
Published on 2 months 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 of Te Wiki o te Reo Māori. Stacey shares her own “…
Published on 2 months, 1 week 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 adversaries, the pair sit down for a candid conversatio…
Published on 2 months, 2 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 variety of careers such as building the Channel Tunne…
Published on 4 months, 3 weeks 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 the camera and what impact that's had on her life…
Published on 5 months ago
A doctor's insight into NZ's health crisis with Ivor Popovich
This week, Paula's guest is Dr Ivor Popovich, an intensive care doctor in Auckland. He has worked across different hospitals and specialities for the last 10 years and will fully qualify as a special…
Published on 5 months, 1 week ago
How to reclaim your own identity with Jenny-May Clarkson
This week, Paula's guest is Silver Fern turned commentator, broadcaster and Breakfast co-host, Jenny-May Clarkson. She discusses her new memoir, Full Circle, and her life story - from her rural upbri…
Published on 5 months, 2 weeks ago
How to embrace opportunities with Nadia Lim
This week, Paula's guest is celebrity chef and businesswoman Nadia Lim. They discuss her successful career as a chef, author, farm owner and founder of My Food Bag, and how Nadia has capitalised on t…
Published on 5 months, 3 weeks ago
How to overcome adversity with Jake Bailey
This week, Paula's guest is motivational speaker and author Jake Bailey. They discuss his cancer diagnosis nearly 10 years ago and the viral speech that followed it, and how that has shaped his life …
Published on 5 months, 4 weeks ago
How to manage perceptions with Matilda Green
This week, Paula's guest is Matilda Green, who has recently started as the fill-in host on The Hits Drive show. They discuss 10 years since she appeared on The Bachelor and found love with her husban…
Published on 6 months ago