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Matty & PJ - The Podcast
We're Matty McLean and PJ Harding, New Zealand’s cheekiest drive show. Pop us on for the commute, the school run or whenever you need something to laugh about on the way home! We’re live on The Hits nationwide every weekday afternoon from 3-7pm. Listen to the live show on iHeartRadio. New episodes seven days a week! Click follow so you never miss one. Follow us on Instagram @thehitsdrive | Facebook @thehitsdrive
Episodes
- Matty & PJ - The Podcast
Would you rather read minds or look 10 years into the future? | Matty & PJ's Off Track
Recapping the 2x boys Ollie & Tommy who came in yesterday on a mission to get down to Christchurch as part of a challenge set by their friends, with only $50…
- Matty & PJ - The Podcast
Why did Matty get hit in the face with onions? | Matty & PJ's Full Show
The best discounts people have ever managed to score when celebrating an anniversary or a birthday. Matty takes on another round of Release Roulette to see if…
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The wildest 6x degree of seperation stories! | Matty & PJ's Best Bit
We're testing PJ to see if she can get an All Black on the show this week since she always talks about her brothers playing for the All Black once, so we ask…
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The moment Sebastian won The Alpha Quiz! | Matty & PJ's Best Bit
Sebastian won 4x tickets to see Robbie Williams for getting 10/10 on The Alpha Quiz! Matty McLean and PJ Harding are New Zealand’s warmest, most…
- Matty & PJ - The Podcast
The movies we should not have watched as kids | Matty & PJ's Best Bit
What could you NOT beileve you were allowed to watch as a kid! Matty McLean and PJ Harding are New Zealand’s warmest, most unpredictable drive show -…
- Matty & PJ - The Podcast
What did you not realise until it was too late? | Matty & PJ's Full Show
What didn't you realise until it was far too late.. can someone FINALLY beat Matty at TV Show knowledge? In Group Therapy, a family holiday sparks tension when…
- Matty & PJ - The Podcast
2x Christchurch Uni students on a mission! | Matty & PJ's Off Track
Ollie and Tommy from Chch come into the studio as they have been set a challenge to get back home to Chch with only $100 in their pocket and no phones! Can you…
- Matty & PJ - The Podcast
Do you know who sings this part of WannaBe by The Spice Girls?! | Matty & PJ's Best Bit
Two of The Spice Girls went on a podcast recently and can't remember who sings the laugh at the start of Wannabe! Matty McLean and PJ Harding are New…
- Matty & PJ - The Podcast
PJs husband peed somewhere NOT in the toilet... | Matty & PJ's Off Track
Weekend catch ups plus what PJS husband did to her mums hallway... Matty McLean and PJ Harding are New Zealand’s warmest, most unpredictable drive show -…
- Matty & PJ - The Podcast
Our tribute to Sam Neil | Matty & PJ's Best Bit
Sam Neil passed away on the 13th of July 2026 surrounded by family. We are sending all of our love while remembering this amazing human. Matty McLean and PJ…
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Would you tell us anything if it was Anonymous? | Matty & PJ's Full Show
Matty sets PJ a challenge to try and get an All Black on the show this week. Wannabe by the Spice Girls turns 30! But who laughs at the start of the song?! Is…
- Matty & PJ - The Podcast
People Pleasers Unite: Why are we like this!! | Matty & PJ's Best Bit
We just found out one of our colleagues changes her smiley faces in emails when she doesn't want to be nice but also doesn't want to use puncuation to show…
- Matty & PJ - The Podcast
When did you lie and get a discount? | Matty & PJ's Off Track
PJ nearly lied to get a discount at a hotel over the weekend but it didn't work... Matty McLean and PJ Harding are New Zealand’s warmest, most…
- Matty & PJ - The Podcast
Group Therapy: Bringing a brand new girlfriend to nana's funeral? | Matty & PJ's Best Bit
This week's Group Therapy was a tough one! Is it okay for family member to bring their girlfriend of only three weeks to grandmas funeral? Even though she…
- Matty & PJ - The Podcast
Am I A Weirdo: I dry my ears with my knickers after the shower| Matty & PJ's Best Bit
This week's Am I A Weirdo, is it weird to dry your ears with knickers rather than a towel because it's softer and smaller?.... Matty McLean and PJ Harding are…
- Matty & PJ - The Podcast
The craziest meet cute story | Matty & PJ's Best Bit
Imagine meeting someone on a whim and then finding them 6 years later and marrying them! These stories of right place right time will make you tear up! Matty…
- Matty & PJ - The Podcast
Would you spend money on THIS? | Matty & PJ's Full Show
Producer Sara's trip to the laundromat takes an unexpected turn when a power outage leaves her washing locked inside all day. The subtle ways people pleasers…
- Matty & PJ - The Podcast
Matty's rat | Matty & PJ's Best Bit
Matty has been living on the ranch for 9 months now... and he is NOT dealing with the rat problems well. Matty McLean and PJ Harding are New Zealand’s…
- Matty & PJ - The Podcast
Can Matty & PJ guess your business by it's name? | Matty & PJ's Best Bit
If you want to get a FREE plug for your business just text 4487 with your business name and we will try to guess what you do! Matty McLean and PJ Harding are…
- Matty & PJ - The Podcast
How would ChatGPT describe Matty & PJ? | Matty & PJ's Off Track
Matty and PJ ask their Chat GPT "If I died and someone found this phone, what would you tell them about me?" Matty McLean and PJ Harding are New…
- Matty & PJ - The Podcast
Is it okay to be driving while on a Zoom call? | Matty & PJ's Full Show
PJ finally admits she still has a pair of shorts she borrowed more than two years ago... Plus, can we work out what your businesses does based on it's name?…
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PJs husband BJ had a manscaping disaster | Matty & PJ's Best Bit
BJ had surgery today and wasn't sure if he should shave down there or not before... sounds like he had to get the ol' lawnmower out! Matty McLean and PJ…
- Matty & PJ - The Podcast
"I felt like a dried up peice of fruit" | Matty & PJ's Off Track
Highlights from our trip to Invercargill! Matty McLean and PJ Harding are New Zealand’s warmest, most unpredictable drive show - perfect for the commute…
- Matty & PJ - The Podcast
Can Producer Sara name the real artists of Glee Songs? | Matty & PJ's Best Bit
Producer Sara always says "this song was on Glee" but can she tell if a certain song was or wasn't on Glee? and can she name the real artist of the song? Matty…
- Matty & PJ - The Podcast
How did Matty and PJ announce the wrong winner? | Matty & PJ's Full Show
Matty and PJ announced the wrong winner and had to backtrack in front of a room full of people. Heather Keats from Met Service has an update on the wild…
- Matty & PJ - The Podcast
Metservice with an update on this wild weather across NZ | Matty & PJ's Best Bit
Heather Keats from MetService on what you need to know around the country over the next few days. Matty McLean and PJ Harding are New Zealand’s warmest…
- Matty & PJ - The Podcast
30 rock off? | Matty & PJ's Off Track
Matty & PJ are together in Invercargill but are also sleep deprived so who knows what they're talking about... Matty McLean and PJ Harding are New…
- Matty & PJ - The Podcast
PJs baby was gnawing on something and she didn't know... | Matty & PJ's Best Bit
PJ was in the supermarket when she noticed her baby had made a hole in something and was eating through it!! Matty McLean and PJ Harding are New…
- Matty & PJ - The Podcast
"You won CTI... you can do this!" | Matty & PJ's Full Show
Matty ticks off not one but two challenges from his 40 Before 40 list! We hear impressive examples of things people know completely by heart. Is it weird to…
- Matty & PJ - The Podcast
Matty's next two 40 Before 40s were ticked off! | Matty & PJ's Best Bit
Matty was in the South Island today to tick off another two items from his "40 before 40" list, and he has now ticked off 19 items! Listen to what they were…
- Matty & PJ - The Podcast
"I wanna be checked out" | Matty & PJ's Off Track
What Matty's husband got snapped taking a photo of, hypothetical accident questions and PJs wearing what on her feet today?! Matty McLean and PJ Harding are…
- Matty & PJ - The Podcast
Matty and Producer Sara fight about... emails? | Matty & PJ's Best Bit
Matty needs to confront Producer Sara about her email etiqutte but she stands her ground... Matty McLean and PJ Harding are New Zealand’s warmest, most…
- Matty & PJ - The Podcast
Group Therapy: Is this too late to call your mum? | Matty & PJ's Best Bit
Our weekly Group Therapy segment, this week someone messages in with a dillema on birthday's. They didn't call their mum until 5:30pm after work and she…
- Matty & PJ - The Podcast
Am I A Weirdo: I hate all sauces and condiments | Matty & PJ's Best Bit
Our weekly Am I A Weirdo segment, this week Producer Sara throws morning Producer Grace under the bus! She was NOT impressed at her birthday party when she…
- Matty & PJ - The Podcast
Carla is heading to Brisbane to see The Foo Fighters Live! | Matty & PJ's Best Bit
The moment Carla found out her and her husband are heading to The Foo Fighters later this year! Matty McLean and PJ Harding are New Zealand’s warmest…
- Matty & PJ - The Podcast
What was meant to be private became public... | Matty & PJ's Full Show
Matty finally reveals his drag name ahead of his next 40 Before 40! Matty and Producer Sara find themselves in a heated debate over email etiquette. What was…
- Matty & PJ - The Podcast
Can you guess what year these songs came out? | Matty & PJ's Best Bit
Release Roulette! Can Matty & PJ correctly guess the year these songs came out? Matty McLean and PJ Harding are New Zealand’s warmest, most unpredictable…
- Matty & PJ - The Podcast
The Wedding Dress saga | Matty & PJ's Off Track
After we ask "What did you lose and could never find?" in our Full Show Podcast, we get this WILD text about a wedding dress that we need to unpack! Matty…
- Matty & PJ - The Podcast
How did PJ lose the tip of her finger? | Matty & PJ's Full Show
Matty and PJ put their Kiwi accents to the test after Google Maps rolls out a new voice! Matty admits defeat after a failed attempt at stacking firewood, plus…
- Matty & PJ - The Podcast
What should Matty's drag name be? | Matty & PJ's Best Bit
Matty is finally doing Drag next week to tick off another item from his '40 before 40' list - but what should his drag name be?! Matty McLean and PJ Harding…
- Matty & PJ - The Podcast
Did you know this misheard lyric? | Matty & PJ's Best Bit
Part of misheard lyrics, did you know this was the REAL lyric?! Matty McLean and PJ Harding are New Zealand’s warmest, most unpredictable drive show -…
- Matty & PJ - The Podcast
Trying to find Matty a nickname | Matty & PJ's Off Track
Matty is desperate for a nickname and wanting a hot name... can you help? Matty McLean and PJ Harding are New Zealand’s warmest, most unpredictable drive…
- Matty & PJ - The Podcast
Why did Matty cry over wood? | Matty & PJ's Full Show
What do people do to impress their partners, and is sharing clothes in a relationship normal? We also revisit some classic misheard lyrics, and get an update…
- Matty & PJ - The Podcast
Matty is doing DRAG!! | Matty & PJ's Best Bit
We talk to Wal from The Hits Southland who has booked Matty in to do drag in a show, on stage, in Invercargill... on Monday! Matty McLean and PJ Harding are…
- Matty & PJ - The Podcast
The best ingredients to add to make your meal better | Matty & PJ's Best Bit
We compile a list of how to make the most simple dishes even yummier, by adding a rogue ingredient you may have never thought of! Matty McLean and PJ Harding…
- Matty & PJ - The Podcast
What's the code word? | Matty & PJ's Off Track
Is there a code word, Matty talks about the next thing he ticked off his 40 before 40 list plus text MINT to 4487 to join our Facebook group! Matty McLean and…
- Matty & PJ - The Podcast
Matty had a psychic reading today! | Matty & PJ's Best Bit
Matty had his first psychic reading today from a medium, to tick another "40 before 40" off his list! Matty McLean and PJ Harding are New Zealand’s…
- Matty & PJ - The Podcast
PJs son Charlie said the wrong thing to his mum... | Matty & PJ's Full Show
Did you ever raise an egg as a pets at school? That ONE ingredient that makes every meal better plus Matty ticks off another 40 Before 40 from his list! Group…
- Matty & PJ - The Podcast
What would you do if you got offered this for free? | Matty & PJ's Off Track
Matty wants to confront Producer Sara about taking free products, but who's in the right? Matty McLean and PJ Harding are New Zealand’s warmest, most…
- Matty & PJ - The Podcast
Matty and Ryan's surrogacy journey | Matty & PJ's Best Bit
Matty and his husband Ryan went to their first surrogacy seminar, and looked into what it could mean for their future. Matty McLean and PJ Harding are New…
- Matty & PJ - The Podcast
What noise did PJs son make at the funeral?! | Matty & PJ's Full Show
What happens when your kid causes absolute chaos in public? Plus, Matty puts PJ and Sara in the hot seat with a tricky money dilemma.Matty also opens up about…
- Matty & PJ - The Podcast
Group Therapy: Can I swap a puzzle for free at the opshop?| Matty & PJ's Best Bit
Do you think these results were right? What would you have done in this situation? Group Therapy every Tuesday on our show! Matty McLean and PJ Harding are New…
- Matty & PJ - The Podcast
How can a giraffe just disappear?| Matty & PJ's Off Track
Matty needs to call his giraffe expert friend because a giraffe has gone missing in Texas, and Matty wants to know how the hell that can happen! Matty McLean…
- Matty & PJ - The Podcast
Am I A Weirdo: I sweat when I eat salt & vinegar chips? | Matty & PJ's Best Bit
Matty admits he sweats from eating these, but do you think it's normal or weird? Am I A Weirdo, every Monday on the show! Matty McLean and PJ Harding are New…
- Matty & PJ - The Podcast
Jason Pine on NZ's last opportunity at The Fifa World Cup | Matty & PJ's Best Bit
Jason Pine joins us to talk about the All Whites VS Belgium game on Saturday, what does a loss mean this time around? Matty McLean and PJ Harding are New…
- Matty & PJ - The Podcast
She found $100 where?! | Matty & PJ's Full Show
We chat about the unexpected things people have found in their pockets, including one incredible op-shop discovery. Plus, we share the mistakes we just can't…
- Matty & PJ - The Podcast
Telling 14 year old Lola she's going to Ed Sheeran in LA! | Matty & PJ's Best Bit
The moment Hayley and daughter Lola found out they were going to see Ed Sheeran live in LA with our Hits Concert World Tour! Matty McLean and PJ Harding are…
- Matty & PJ - The Podcast
PJ flashed the office | Matty & PJ's Off Track
Sometimes PJ forgets we have big windows in our studio, and she wanted to show Matty what sexy item she was wearing today, safe to say... more than Matty and…
- Matty & PJ - The Podcast
Matty saw a guy painting with his... | Matty & PJ's Full Show
The things we put up with in the early days of a relationship just to stay with them, and Matty saw a guy paint with his WHAT? Listener John hasn't worn…
- Matty & PJ - The Podcast
The legend who has only worn shorts for 45 years! | Matty & PJ's Best Bit
PJ thought it was weird her farmer husband BJ keeps wearing shorts all year round even in Winter, then John calls up to say he hasn't worn long pants in 45…