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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 1 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

  • Yesterday · 1 hr 19 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

  • Wednesday · 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

  • Tuesday · 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

  • October 15 · 1 hr

    Last day for Olivia Dean Tickets!

    Desch accidentally puts a $48 cafe tab on Storme’s name after four smoothies get declined at the till, trade offers for Olivia Dean tickets, whether wearing one pair of shoes is a green light, and the rumor mill around Diddy's prison scrap. Plus, Jay and Dunc's Rugby League World Cup bet backfires. CHAPTER TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Catch Up: Shay’s Salary & No Video Podcast Tomorrow 00:01:26 - Desch’s $48 Cafe Story Tease & Rugby League World Cup 00:02:39 - Reading Spotify Comments & USO Jar 00:05:07 - Olivia Dean Ticket Offers & Hot Springs Spa Code 00:06:11 - All Blacks Team Named for Bledisloe Cup 00:07:04 - Olivia Dean Trades: Shoe Vouchers & Waiheke Fishing Trips 00:09:45 - Daily Step Counts & Stepr App 00:11:44 - Is It A Green Light? Men with One Pair of Shoes 00:14:20 - Green Light Caller Stories: Fake travelling & AI Texts 00:18:42 - Party in the Pacific MC Search 00:20:08 - Karina Atkins Lands Job After 331 Applications 00:21:11 - Rugby League World Cup & The Rock Bet Backfire 00:24:31 - Olivia Dean Trades: iPad & Samurai Swords 00:27:38 - Jungle Chat: Axolotl Regeneration Facts 00:30:31 - Texting The Rock Drive Boys 00:33:20 - Cook Islands Immigration Transit Standoff 00:35:35 - Olivia Dean Trades: Maori Artwork & Golf Drivers 00:37:52 - Street Fighter Premiere & Nate Snoring 00:40:47 - Where Do Brown People Hate Seeing Other Brown People? 00:44:31 - Headlines: Diddy vs. Dudu Prison Drama 00:45:51 - Brad King (Boss of The Rock) Calls In 00:48:39 - National Shawarma Day & Best Spots in Auckland 00:50:50 - Desch’s $48 Cafe Debt & Smoothie Disaster 00:52:57 - Final Kiwis vs. Kangaroos League Predictions 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 14 · 5 min

    The Mai Home Run vs The Rock Drive...

    Did Shay really dry-retch three times through Spookers? The Home Run team recaps a wild night out and gets into a high-stakes bet with The Rock Drive! The full Mai Home Run crew—Nate, Randy, Producer Neps, Shay, and Desch—are back in the studio! We break down our hilarious (and embarrassing) behavior at the 'Crystal Lake' premiere, the massive bet with Jay Reeve over the Kiwis vs. Kangaroos league match, 300-million-year-old dragonflies, and the shocking password hack that compromised Denmark's registry. CHAPTER TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Mai FM Catch Up: Rumor Mill & Spookers Premiere Recap 03:08 - Work From Anywhere: Trader Caught WFH in Singapore 03:36 - Kiwis vs Kangaroos: Nate Calls Out Jay Reeve & The Rock Bet 04:06 - Keefe D Sentenced 40 Years for Tupac Murder 04:22 - Security Fail: Denmark Hacked via "123456" Password 04:31 - Crystal Lake Premiere & Shay's Overstimulation 04:47 - The Rock Backs Out: Coin of Destiny Excuses 05:02 - AI Researchers Start Smoking for "Science" 05:10 - Ghana's Custom Coffin Traditions & World Standards Day 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 13 · 1 hr

    FULL SHOW: Would you rather be plastic or smelly...?

    The team is heading to Spookers! Plus, is borrowing $500 seven months into dating a massive red flag? Kia ora! On today's Mai Home Run, the gang prepares for a terrifying team night out at Spookers, react to wild trades for Olivia Dean tickets (including a custom katana), debate whether athletic short liners mean going commando, and dive into the explosive speed of the mantis shrimp. CHAPTER TIMESTAMPS: 00:03 - Spookers Team Trip & Show Warmup 00:05 - Headline: A$AP Rocky Tour Announcement 00:06 - Olivia Dean Trades: Yeezys & Beyblade Starter Pack 00:10 - Armageddon Costume Plans 00:12 - Gifts You Asked to Get Back 00:15 - Party in the Pacific Beach Outfits 00:18 - Headline: Bedbugs on Perth to Rome Flight 00:19 - Olivia Dean Trades: Xbox Controllers, Barber Shop & Muscle Protein 00:23 - Gym Shorts Liners: Commando or Underwear? 00:25 - Jungle Chat: The Deadly Mantis Shrimp 00:28 - Olivia Dean Trades: A Katana Sword 00:30 - Headline: Six Flags Rollercoaster Accidents 00:32 - Relationship Dilemma: Asking for $500 Seven Months In 00:40 - Jim Beam Homegrown 2027 Lineup 00:41 - Rugby League World Cup Banter & Spookers Prep 00:45 - Headline: Nordic Languages & Directness 00:46 - TikTok Intro Challenge 00:48 - 3D-Printed Meat & Cat Collector App 00:52 - Olivia Dean Trade Recap 00:54 - Show Wrap-up & Spookers Countdown 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 12 · 1 hr 5 min

    FULL SHOW: Nunchucks and a cat... Potentially...

    Tiger urine smells like buttered popcorn?! Plus, the boys launch their first video podcast and trade crazy items for Olivia Dean tickets. Nate's back from holidays after his daughter roasted the show, the crew reacts to WWE returning to Spark Arena after 10 years, and Producer Neps gets called out for dodging his Warriors sauna bet. CHAPTER TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - First Ever Video Podcast & Nate Returns 06:22 - Olivia Dean Ticket Trades Open Up 12:01 - Headlines: WWE Returning to Auckland 14:57 - Heading to Armageddon in Costume 20:57 - Headlines: The Vegas Marriage Scam 24:19 - Producer Neps' Warriors Sauna Bet 26:33 - Jungle Chat: Tiger Facts & Popcorn Urine 31:59 - Headlines: Shigella Stomach Bug Warning 33:57 - Trading a Beast for Olivia Dean Tickets 38:28 - Spookers Movie Premiere & Bungee Jumping 41:02 - Nate’s Shrinking Feet & Quitting Habits 45:43 - Happy 58th Birthday Hugh Jackman 46:13 - Headlines: Walmart 44-Year Anniversary 48:34 - TikTok News: Busted Strava Run 51:41 - Mi Goreng Noodle Trade Attempt 53:52 - Party in the Pacific: Search for an MC 55:40 - Desch's Disastrous Restaurant Birthday 59:18 - Tony's Scam Call & Episode Wrap-Up 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 9 · 45 min

    FULL SHOW: Just one foot in front of the other man!

    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 8 · 51 min

    FULL SHOW: "What if I rode a human?".... PAUSE!

    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 7 · 1 hr

    FULL SHOW: Anyone else do this like Nate...?

    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 6 · 57 min

    FULL SHOW - DIXON MYAZ 😬

    Ehhh kia ora my dawgs! Producer Eds filling in for Producer Neps today, he got lip filler while he was in Aus & he isn’t ready to soft launch them yet. Here's what you missed on the show today: Olivia Dean… how much would you pay to see her? Lip filler is becoming way more popular among men, shall we start it here? Shay’s last day of being in her 20’s … We chat to Storme from the Mai Morning Crew about the Kiwis lineup Randy reckons he could do base jumping with minimal training JUNGLE CHAT - Lemurs Nate admits that he may have had an impact on Randy’s career What shall we dress up as for Armageddon? Shot for listening! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • October 5 · 58 min

    FULL SHOW - NATE GOT INVITED TO AN INFLUENCER EVENT 😱

    Ehhh kia ora my dawgs! Producer Eds filling in for Producer Neps today, he is trying to find a wang over in aus. Here's what you missed on the show today: The results are in for What’s the Score! Producer Neps gives us an update from his trip. The show has been invited to Spookers but Randy doesn’t want to go. Where should we send him to ease him into scary stuff? Randy stayed in a hotel and got lonely. Michael Douglas reveals something he has kept hidden for 40 years (slow news day) JUNGLE CHAT - Ant Eaters (are sad guys) Measure twice, cut once - I don’t think they did that at the hospital There is a new birth control for men... who's keen? Shot for listening! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • October 2 · 37 min

    FULL SHOW - FREE TOE ACTION 🩴

    Ehhh kia ora my dawgs! Producer Eds filling in for Producer Neps today, he is away getting his bikini wax and needs some time to recover. Here's what you missed on the show today: Nate, Randy & Shay leave me high and dry on my first day with them JUNGLE CHAT: A story about whales in honor of Producer Neps Influencers are sardine MAXXING (it probs doesn’t work) TIK TOK NEWS: How it feels to be a big back Wahs merch store is open and Nate reckons it’s going to pop off Desch lost his voice in a haka Shot for listening! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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