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Catch up on Mai Home Run with Nate Randy and Producer Neps. Listen live weekdays on Mai FM from 3 - 7pm!

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  • Today · 1 hr 22 min

    Slow Jams with SteveO is Back!

    How did these guys both survive their wildest radio years? The boys open the phone lines to find out why loyal listeners were secretly blacklisted, take aim at awkward company gift demands, and unpack early drama from Fiji. Plus, Producer Neps gets thrown into the deep end on Singles Day. TIMESTAMPS: 02:39 - Police Knocking on the Studio Door 07:20 - Nickson & Nate's First Impressions 23:17 - Singles Day Wingman Advice for Neps 33:05 - The Christchurch High School Debate 39:35 - Opening the Mai FM Unblock Hotline 50:57 - Origin Stories & Villain Development 01:02:27 - The Workplace Farewell Gift Hater Hour 01:12:15 - Party in the Pacific Fiji Drama Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • Today · 6 min

    Someone's Been Sent Home... 😬

    On this episode of LOVE ISLAND! Storme & Randy unpack some of the dramas from Y2K night, including someone getting kicked off the island! No timecodes sorry because the internet sucks here. Thanks for listening ya mongrels! Lots of love Producer Arun, Producer A-aron, Producer Alonaa, Producer Kanuka, Producer Mah BROTHAH, Bad Boy Alan! Xx Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • Yesterday · 9 min

    BULAAA FROM FIJI!!!! 🏝️

    BULAAAA!!!! Welcome to the first special Fiji Podcast. The team catch up on the boat party, early morning ocean dips, and a painful pool dive for Wandy. 00:00 - Waking Up in Fiji & The Boat Party 00:58 - Island Views & Morning Swims 01:55 - Johnny's Boat Sesh & The 5 AM Swimmers 02:45 - The 'Māori Roosters' & Scraped Foreheads 03:15 - Setting the Official Island Challenges 04:00 - Coconut Trees & The Crew's Code of Conduct Thanks for listening ya mongrels! Lots of love Producer Arun, Producer A-aron, Producer Alonaa, Producer Kanuka, Producer Mah BROTHAH, Bad Boy Alan! xx Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • Yesterday · 1 hr 18 min

    Am I Blocked...?

    The boys dig into the station blacklist to unblock mystery callers, Arun dials in from Fiji with chaotic updates, and the debate begins on Randy's dating life. Nickson and Nate reveal Tāmaki Makaurau's top illegal dumping spots and try to convince Producer Neps to leave backing vocals behind for front-of-stage glory. Plus, listener confessions on the smartest life choices they ever made. TIMESTAMPS: 20:17 - Auckland Litter Capitals Revealed 25:28 - Nickson & Nate Unblock Blacklisted Callers 33:01 - Wedding Drama: Guess The Ethnicity 41:16 - Jensen Huang & Relationship Splits 45:57 - Aaron Beard Live From Fiji 51:22 - The Great Randy Dating Debate 59:26 - Pitching Producer Neps As A Frontman 01:09:16 - Listeners Share Their Smart Decisions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • Sunday · 1 hr 28 min

    Nickson and Nate are BACK!!!

    Nickson and Nate reunite on air after eight years apart, diving headfirst into awkward high-profile invites and pure post-weekend mayhem. The boys unpack why Nickson had to turn down a personal election night invitation, recap the wild 64-second RLWC haka stare down, and FaceTime Randy to get the unfiltered tea on what the rest of the team is up to in Fiji. TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - The Morning Crew Reunion After Eight Years 10:50 - CPAP Machines, Fiji Travel Woes & Body Gossip 20:38 - RLWC Semifinal Drama & The 64-Second Haka 44:12 - Nickson’s Election Invite From Christopher Luxon 57:00 - Fiji Travel Group Chat FAQs & Missing The Trip 01:03:24 - What’s Heavy On Your Mind Mondays 01:14:30 - Randy FaceTimes Live From Beachcomber Island 01:24:29 - Family Tenancy Tribunal Drama & Renting To Mates Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • Friday · 53 min

    STOP ASKING NATE IF HE'S ALLGOOD!!!

    Nate's pure jealousy hits a boiling point as the team packs for Fiji, while Desch steps into the producer chair to unpack food rage and relationship drama. From an Italian chef sacked over pineapple on pizza to the sneaky truth behind weaponized incompetence at work, the crew breaks down petty workplace fights, TikTok cheating stats, and why one listener is waiting eight months just to break a lease. TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Fiji Flight Drama & The Cowboy Hat 09:20 - Gumboot Friday & Spelling Bee Hack 12:15 - Randy's $200 Fiji Duty-Free Wishlist 16:20 - Cristiano Ronaldo & Athletes Going Out Stink 24:10 - Fired Over Pineapple Pizza: Food Rage 31:45 - Jungle Chat: How The Flea Changed History 37:20 - GTA VI Savings Hack & Taking Sick Leave 40:00 - The Most Unfaithful Jobs & Trauma Bonding 47:00 - Weaponized Incompetence & Lease Breakups Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • Thursday · 1 hr 11 min

    Nate has started a WAR!!

    The bosses issue a firm warning ahead of Desh's upcoming trip to Fiji, while Randy learns the hard way why you should always mind your own business in public. Plus, country artist The Western Guide joins the studio to talk tour attire, and an on-air debate about builders versus electricians completely blows up the text lines. Can a koala actually pull off the ultimate crime? TIMESTAMPS: 01:10 - Desh Prepares For Fiji And Boss Warnings 16:15 - The Western Guide Drops In To Talk Country Music 22:15 - They Were Perfect Until That One Dealbreaker 31:45 - Randy's Big Food Court Restroom Lesson 36:20 - Jungle Chat: Why The Koala Cuts Brain Power 39:45 - The Mediterranean HYROX Cruise Routine 46:40 - The Great Tradie War: Builders Vs Electricians 57:30 - The Bar Stool Bouncer Incident Breakdown Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • Wednesday · 1 hr 30 min

    BULA!!

    Nate gets hit with an official email shutting down his Fiji trip, while Shay exposes an unhinged DM that left everyone in the studio speechless. The crew unpacks why Randy might be heading to Europe for a blind date initiative, the awkward truth behind bodybuilding trunks, and what happened when Gong Cha peer pressure took over. Plus, Nickson dials in to plan the ultimate island bingo card. TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Hanging Out Before The Fiji Trip 06:03 - Randy Enters The Finnish Dinner Date 14:29 - Day-One Friendship Stories And Studio Tears 22:33 - Shay Exposes A Wild DM From A Listener 38:22 - The Homegrown Chain Game Goes Off The Rails 50:00 - Bodybuilding Trunks And Stage Secrets With Jen 01:03:12 - Nate Gives In To The Gong Cha Peer Pressure 01:07:23 - Nickson Calls In About Nate’s Fiji Ban Run with Nate, Randy & Producer Neps on IG: https://www.instagram.com/maihomerun/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • November 3 · 1 hr 19 min

    Muli has a goatee...?

    An unexpected border decision lands in Nate's inbox just as the team prepares to fly out, throwing everyone's plans into chaos. Meanwhile, Desch turns up early for an event and ends up being put straight to work, while Shay drops by to debate how friendships shift after a glow-up. TIMESTAMPS: 00:15 - Nate's Breaking Travel Situation 08:35 - Defining the Moment You Made It 26:00 - How Friends Change After a Glow-Up 33:00 - Producer Neps Chasing Music Dreams 40:00 - The Zoo Heist That Went Wrong 47:40 - The Fish Biting Where It Hurts 57:00 - What Caused Olivia Dean's Show Delay? 01:10:00 - Desh's Accidental Event Shift Run with Nate and Randy on IG: https://www.instagram.com/maihomerun/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • November 2 · 1 hr 5 min

    We're starting a go fund me for Desch...

    Street parade chaos takes a dramatic turn in Clendon, while a massive 10K bet puts Desch on the line to drop serious weight before the holidays. The crew unpacks Dame Valerie Adams going viral over the Tongan anthem, and looks ahead to upcoming Fiji trip prep. Plus, can anyone guess what happens when an ambulance driver takes an Uber mid-shift? TIMESTAMPS: 02:07 - Clendon Parade Stitch Costume Incident 07:46 - Randy's Past Strip Club Stories Unpacked 12:20 - Why the Show Got in Trouble with Management 19:34 - Auckland Nurse Suspended Over Fake Referees 33:05 - Jungle Chat: Why Horses Run on One Toe 37:51 - The 10K Christmas Weight-Loss Challenge 44:53 - How Different Friend Groups Split the Bill 54:32 - Dame Valerie Adams Reacts to National Anthem Run with Nate and Randy on IG: https://www.instagram.com/maihomerun/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • October 30 · 1 hr 2 min

    Producer Neps could have been an Olympian...

    Silver Fern star Maia Wilson joins the boys to break down the shock collapse of Netball New Zealand's domestic deal and what it means for Kiwi players. Plus, Nickson stops by to defend his political grillings, Nate starts an absurd rumor about Randy's spending habits, and the team debate missed athletic callings. TIMESTAMPS: 00:19 - Nate Accuses Randy of Wild Spending Habits 04:04 - Radio Secrets: What Actually Happens Behind the Curtain 15:06 - Tour of Southland & Where Did You Think You Would End Up? 22:00 - Samoa vs. Tonga Score Predictions & Ticket Talk 27:02 - Nickson Drops In: Political Grillings & TikTok Backlash 30:29 - Silver Fern Maia Wilson on the Netball NZ Crisis 45:02 - International Text Your Ex Day & Uplift Moments 54:20 - Mikayla Steps In: Randy's Wholesome Dating Wishlist Join The Mai Home Run with Nate and Randy on IG: https://www.instagram.com/maihomerun/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • October 29 · 1 hr 20 min

    Who said Areolas...?

    Randy reveals why his grandad got permanently banned from basketball games, the phone lines explode with wild stories of parents kicked out of shops, buffets, and sports matches. The crew dives into listeners' craziest KFC drive-thru hacks, questions what bizarre food orders just feel wrong to eat, and sets up a shared dating profile for Randy. Plus, a Brisbane chef challenges food reviewers to back up their claims in the kitchen, and Mikayla drops in with a manifest list. TIMESTAMPS: 17:42 - Grandad Gets Banned & Parents Banned Stories 26:18 - KFC Drive-Thru Hacks & Black Caps VIP 35:11 - Foods That Feel Wrong: From Oysters to Snails 42:00 - Jungle Chat: The Deep-Sea Reality of the Blobfish 46:00 - Rhythm & Vines DJ Mashup Challenge 51:22 - The Three-Man Shared Tinder Profile Experiment 56:00 - Anita’s Massive Military DVD Fire Sale 01:07:13 - Brisbane Chef Challenges Food Influencers to Cook 01:12:13 - Mikayla Joins the Studio to Fix Randy's Dating Life Join The Mai Home Run with Nate and Randy on IG: https://www.instagram.com/maihomerun/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • October 28 · 59 min

    Nate walks out of the show...

    Nate abruptly dips out halfway through the broadcast, leaving Randy and Producer Neps to unpack a devastating podiatrist diagnosis and insane listener debt. We break down the wildest Afterpay confessions sent in by listeners, preview Joseph Parker’s potential undercard return in Cardiff, and share secret KFC hacks for Eden Park tickets. Plus, what extreme defensive move makes the sea cucumber completely unique? TIMESTAMPS: 06:51 - The Crazy Afterpay Confessions 16:20 - Eden Park Cricket Rooftop & KFC Hacks 20:00 - The Fake NFL Player Scam Documentary 24:20 - Podiatrist Delivers Bad Foot News 33:41 - Jungle Chat: The Sea Cucumber 37:15 - Cleveland Pastor Introduces Second Wife 45:29 - What's The Score: Samoa vs Tonga 48:17 - Mana Pasifika's Ambitious NRL Bid Join The Mai Home Run with Nate and Randy on IG: https://www.instagram.com/maihomerun/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • October 27 · 1 hr

    Mum... You can't say that...

    From an awkward slip of the tongue in a hospital waiting room to a massive sports preview with Marty Devlin, the crew breaks down a chaotic weekend. Plus, Zara Larsson breaks Spark Arena records, Jay-Z locks in the Super Bowl halftime slot, and the team questions who actually breaks venue heat levels. TIMESTAMPS: 09:14 - Dictionary Word of the Year 2026 11:44 - Hospital Recovery & Weekend Stories 16:46 - Christchurch Stadium Heat Concerns 19:27 - Things You Can't Say to Elders 25:31 - Marty Devlin: Tonga vs Samoa Preview 33:53 - Jungle Chat: The Bullet Ant Sting Scale 36:17 - Zara Larsson Sets Spark Arena Record 55:26 - Jay-Z Lands Super Bowl Halftime Show Join The Mai Home Run with Nate and Randy on IG: https://www.instagram.com/maihomerun/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • October 23 · 37 min

    J Cole Day!

    Nate is off sick for the long weekend, leaving the team to celebrate Producer Neps' 26th birthday while absolute chaos unfolds on the phone lines! From thousands of callers jamming the lines for J. Cole double passes to discussions on high school reunions, global dance stars, and famous celebrity run-ins, this Friday catch-up has it all. TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Nate's Sick & Birthday Celebrations 01:38 - High School Reunions & Long Intros 02:43 - Jungle Chat & Public Call-Outs 05:19 - Most Famous People We've Ever Met 09:56 - Dancing Royalty: Happy Feet Goes Viral 14:41 - The Ultimate J. Cole Ticket Energy Test Join The Mai Home Run with Nate and Randy on IG: https://www.instagram.com/maihomerun/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • October 22 · 1 hr 10 min

    Anyone else sniffing ants...?

    The team opens up about Nate’s questionable studio wardrobe choices while celebrating Producer Neps' upcoming 26th birthday weekend plans. Plus, a listeners' comment calls out Randy's NBA loyalty, triggering an unexpected debate on who's actually being mean in the studio. 00:01:06 - Producer Neps' 26th Birthday & Weekend Plans 00:04:00 - Why Randy Supports the Phoenix Suns 00:07:26 - Wild Stories of Getting "Adopted" on Nights Out 00:10:33 - Debunking Mai Studio Scandals and Station Rumors 00:17:08 - The J. Cole Equivalent Game: Wendy's or City Fitness? 00:32:39 - Can You Smell Ants? The Bizarre Genetic Trait Explained 00:38:55 - Jungle Chat: The Savage Underground World of Naked Mole Rats 01:01:43 - Desch's Accidental Free Food Mix-up with Store Security Join The Mai Home Run with Nate and Randy on IG: https://www.instagram.com/maihomerun/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • October 21 · 1 hr 4 min

    The worst Jungle Chat ever!

    Randy gets hit with a surprise loan car fine, prompting the team to dive into their worst "bearer of bad news" moments. Producer Neps gets put in the hot seat for a high-stakes question, while the crew debates the ethics of pretty privilege, bat myths, base jumpers stuck on Auckland towers, and why J. Cole Day is taking over the station. CHAPTER TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Producer Neps' Birthday Week & Barber Shop Taper Fades 02:07 - Spotify Mailbag: Icebreakers & Big Country Changes 09:46 - NBA Season Kickoff & Team Predictions 12:12 - Bearer of Bad News: Loan Car Tickets & Rejection Emails 18:19 - Cheat Codes, Easy Mode & Pretty Privilege Stories 24:00 - Auckland Base Jumper Rescue & Hotel Drama 25:23 - Jungle Chat: Bat Myths, Lifespans & Blood Sharing 28:18 - Unfiltered Social Media Profiles & Public Apologies 38:10 - One Question Segment: Producer Neps in the Hot Seat 44:09 - Hype Man Rules & Party in the Pacific Finalists 45:44 - Canadian Election Slogans vs. Local Farming Debates 47:47 - Jay-Z's Super Bowl Halftime Rumors & Sick Day Rules 54:17 - Mikayla Stops By: Backhanded Compliments & J. Cole Day Join The Mai Home Run with Nate and Randy on IG: https://www.instagram.com/maihomerun/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • October 20 · 1 hr 1 min

    One question, and one question only...

    Randy accidentally sending out likes, and the the crew breaks down Tesla's new jumping Roadster. Nate returns to the studio as the team recounts their night at the Olivia Dean concert. They debate who they would live forever based on new research showing people speak fewer words each year, test out a new "One Question" segment on air, and breakdown an immortal jellyfish! CHAPTER TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Video Podcast Back & Olivia Dean Recap 00:05:29 - Tesla’s New Roadster & Nitrogen Thrusters 00:07:44 - Introducing "One Question" 00:13:13 - Are We Talking Less? Who Would You Live With? 00:20:44 - Cost of Living Riots in France 00:22:33 - Public Announcements You Regret 00:28:17 - Jungle Chat: The Immortal Jellyfish 00:30:55 - Randy’s Late-Night Instagram Panic 00:34:43 - Priest Struck By Cross in Ecuador 00:35:25 - One Question Round 2 Setup 00:43:27 - Supporting Friends' Terrible Business Ideas 00:48:32 - Whangarei Shooting Incidents 00:49:29 - TikTok News: Olivia Dean on the Art of Flirting 00:51:19 - Demerit Points for Expired Rego 00:52:21 - Boyz II Men New Zealand Tour & Giveaway 00:55:30 - Post-Show Fast Food Cravings Join The Mai Home Run with Nate and Randy on IG: https://www.instagram.com/maihomerun/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • October 19 · 47 min

    MHR's Family Feud!

    Pull up a seat for the ultimate duo dynamic. Nate and Randy are always ready with a fiery take. Expect laughs, surprises, and zero filter. Join The Mai Home Run with Nate and Randy on IG: https://www.instagram.com/maihomerun/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • October 16 · 53 min

    FULL SHOW - ROCK DRIVE PAYS UP 💵

    Ehhh kia ora my dawgs! Producer Eds filling in for Producer Neps today, he is taking some time out because the Kiwis lost. Here's what you missed on the show today: We call back our Olivia Dean Winner!! If you’re heading along to her concert tomorrow, Shay lets you know what you should wear & how many toilets there are The Rock Drive = Mai Home Run (did the boys hold up their end of the deal) Jungle Chat - Water Bears Jay Reeve on the show. Nate brings some wild headlines today, someone grew a tooth somewhere that wasn't their mouth Repping Samoa ahead of tonight's game is Nate & Desch!! Goodnight I am off to have my cheat meal xoxoxo Shot for listening! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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