Episodes

Friday Mar 21, 2025
TRADIO EP81 - Permission Granted
Friday Mar 21, 2025
Friday Mar 21, 2025
- How Andy can't escape his past in full time radio.- Space chat - the lads debrief the recent ISS rotation of astronauts.- What would happen if Apple owned the International Space Station?- <FEATURE> I came here for the comments - sharing the funniest answers to the internet’s most pondorous questions posted in forums: What’s something you believed as a kid that turned out to be completely wrong?- How much honey did Andy get from his beehive?- When local radio stations die and how heartbreaking it is.- <FEATURE> Dad Joke Off- How quickly the kids can grow up.- Orrin has been given subtle wife permission to buy a new boat!- The best process to get whatever you want past your wife.- Plus more!
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Friday Mar 07, 2025
TRADIO EP80 - The New Dogbox
Friday Mar 07, 2025
Friday Mar 07, 2025
- 80 episodes - we’ve made it to the 80s - the best era! You know what else is cool about the 80s? Andy dragged out some facts...as we love being nostalgic....- From episode 79, did a magnet stick to Andy's stainless steel cutlery as Orrin said it would?- <FEATURE> I came here for the comments - sharing the funniest answers to the internet’s most pondorous questions posted in forums: "What’s the most embarrassing thing you confidently believed when you were younger?"- Andy with a beekeeping update and explains how to extract honey from the hive!- Mufti days are called now “be yourself day” - deemed culturally insensitive without any prior complaint - are we breeding a generation that's offended by everything?- <FEATURE> Dad Joke Off- Plus more!
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Sunday Feb 23, 2025
TRADIO EP79 - How To Remove Your Nuts
Sunday Feb 23, 2025
Sunday Feb 23, 2025
- Summer tip: How to stay warm on a cold waterslide.- Andy's stainless steel cutlery is rusting, so asks Orrin to put on his engineers hat and explain why?- Andy had to get two new tyres for his car but had a problem with his nuts.- <FEATURE> I came here for the comments - sharing the funniest answers to the internet’s most pondorous questions posted in forums: What was completely normal in the 90s or 2000s, but has totally disappeared today?- Why Andy once wrote to one of Jimmy Savile's TV shows.- An unmistake-able instant cure for hiccups.- <FEATURE> Dad Joke Off- Andy shares the Country radio station he works on now and how you can listen!- How you don't really 'have' to think big to become a millionaire.- Plus more!
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Friday Feb 07, 2025
TRADIO EP78 - Home Sweet Home
Friday Feb 07, 2025
Friday Feb 07, 2025
- Andy is officially a homeowner!- When it comes to family mini-golf games, Andy notices a very interesting dynamic betwwen every other family.- An asteroid the width of a full-size football pitch will come pretty close to us in seven years - the lads put you at ease.- <FEATURE> I came here for the comments - sharing the funniest answers to the internet’s most pondorous questions posted in forums: "What’s your useless superpower?"- - In the last episode, Andy forgot to share what his beekeeping channel is called incase you fancy watching his beekeeping journey.- A man in Queensland was viciously attacked by a 2m tall kangaroo while he's going about his day - we get talking about how Aussie wildlife is something else and the crazy rain some areas have had lately.- <FEATURE> Dad Joke Off- The lads actually tell you how to get to Sesame Street!- Plus more!
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Thursday Jan 23, 2025
TRADIO EP77 - Mind Your Buzzness
Thursday Jan 23, 2025
Thursday Jan 23, 2025
- A Christmas debrief and the story of how Andy stole back his secret santa gift. - The sad state of the LA wildfires and how media is reporting it all wrong.<FEATURE> I came here for the comments - sharing the funniest answers to the internet’s most pondorous questions posted in forums: What’s the correct etiquette if you win $5,000 on a lottery ticket Christmas gift?- Vital Statistics; how many minutes of TRadio exist? - Update on Andy's beekeeping and new house journeys.- <FEATURE> Dad Joke Off.- Plus more!
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Monday Dec 16, 2024
TRADIO EP76 - The Chocolate Thief
Monday Dec 16, 2024
Monday Dec 16, 2024
- Busy time with wildfires & a record year for Andy's Fire Brigade.-There's a cheeky chocolate advent calendar thief in the household.<FEATURE> I came here for the comments: "What’s more impressive when it’s done naked?"- Andy has had success so far with his new Beekeeping hobby.- Who is about to unconditional on a new house?- When George and Zippy from Rainbow get R18.- <FEATURE> Dad Joke Off.- And more....- Plus more!
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Saturday Nov 30, 2024
TRADIO EP75 - They're Such Kids
Saturday Nov 30, 2024
Saturday Nov 30, 2024
- The lads reflect on being 75% of the way to 100 episodes!- How Andy's 4yr old daughter got into trouble for the first time at pre-school, but why did Andy laugh about it?- Plus, a prime example of how his 4yo is a closet savage.- <FEATURE> I came here for the comments: "What is something that was popular when you were growing up that kids today wouldn't understand?"- Is it too early to sing Christmas Carols at random people's houses?- A small observation about teachers' handwriting.- The lads chat music & how Orrin almost landed the lead part in the School of Rock stage show!- An update on Andy's journey to home ownership.- <FEATURE> Dad Joke Off.- Plus more!
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Friday Nov 15, 2024
TRADIO EP74 - Let's Get Buzzy!
Friday Nov 15, 2024
Friday Nov 15, 2024
- A shoutout to the countries who listen - and there's so many of you!- How to get in touch with us - you're guaranteed a shoutout!- Andy's keeping 'buzzy' wth his new hobby and gives the 101.- Why buying new clothes is sometimes cheaper than buying 2nd hand.- <FEATURE> "I came here for the comments" Sharing the funniest answers to the internet’s most pondorous questions posted in forums: What's something that was 100% normal in 2010 but feels totally weird now?- Christmas advertising is upon us.- <FEATURE> Dad Joke Off- <FEATURE> "America, Fk Yeh!"- Plus more!
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Friday Nov 01, 2024
TRADIO EP73 - Bargain On The Beach
Friday Nov 01, 2024
Friday Nov 01, 2024
- Why it's not a good idea to post a countdown to your holiday online!- How Orrin & family almost missed the plane to Bali and lost thier bags!- Andy possibly has some good news.- How Andy deals with people using his email to sign up to things online.- <FEATURE> I came here for the comments: "Share some bad advice - no specific topics, just bad advice!"- Andy's wife lost her sunglasses in a zoo enlcosure - lucky for her it was a nice animal.- <FEATURE> Dad Joke Off- A meme that perfectly describes people born in the 80s, like the lads!- PLUS MORE!
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Friday Sep 20, 2024
TRADIO EP72 - The Boys Are Back In Town Again
Friday Sep 20, 2024
Friday Sep 20, 2024
- Fishing stories, including some records and Orrin caught Jaws!- How Andy's going senile and forgetting simple things.- Andy is officially rubbish at golf.- <FEATURE> I came here for the comments: The funny responses to a Foo Fighters tune that came #1 on a Rock Radio Countdown.- Orrin jumped in a time machine and ended up in the 70s.- Andy was reminded how slack he is when it comes to learning harmonica.- <FEATURE> Dad Joke Off with another 10 bangers!- Andy went to KFC and they had ONE JOB!- How Orrin's cat is unsure of Andy.- PLUS MORE!
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Saturday Sep 07, 2024
TRADIO EP71 - The Boys Are Back In Town
Saturday Sep 07, 2024
Saturday Sep 07, 2024
The lads are face to face as Andy has travelled up to Orrin's place...
- An abrupt feline interruption to the recording in the first 2 seconds!- Andy has a new nickname at work that has stuck.- The lads talk about a possible conspiracy around the Oasis reunion.- Andy recently learnt something new about his body and shares stories from others who have made similar discoveries.- Linkin Park has taken on a new singer - the lads weigh in on how good it'll be!- Orrin's kids join in for 'Small Talk' the TRadio version of Kids Say The Darndest!- FEATURE: I came here for the comments - "What are some unwritten rules for men?"- A plug for Andy's new Country Radio Show and they hear Andy's heartfelt final signoff from his former show.- The lads discuss country music and how it's quirkiness is winning hearts everywhere.- PLUS MORE!
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Friday Aug 23, 2024
TRADIO EP70 - Keeping Balance
Friday Aug 23, 2024
Friday Aug 23, 2024
- Funny song names or lyrics in Country Songs.- How you can easily tell you're in a rural NZ rugby clubroom.- FEATURE: I came here for the comments: "What’s something that is impossible to look attractive while doing?"- We discuss Olympic breakdancing....yes Aussie - looking at you....- GUEST: Andy's Mum, with over 35 years management experience in the Tertiary Sector shares how to create and maintain a work-life balance. Her advice is great, if you're struggling to balance your life activities.- FEATURE: The Dad Joke Off- Andy has picked up on a questionable health and safety issue with a large hardware store.- Orrin suffered a horrific injury playing ball with his son.- And more!
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Friday Aug 09, 2024
TRADIO EP69 - Look At This Graph!
Friday Aug 09, 2024
Friday Aug 09, 2024
- How Andy almost lost his reign as family mini golf champ.- Andy has gone a "little bit country"...yeehaw!- How the lads are turning their health around.- The thing NOT to do when you're exercising.- FEATURE: "I Came Here For The Comments"...- Ever found a random nut or bolt where it shouldn't be? A mystery, solved...- The one phrase you HAVE to ask a Scottish to say...bet they can't!- How Andy's cat-like reflexes cost him money recently.- How to make your phone alarm talk to you.- A good music doco to catch on Netflix.- The Dad Joke off- And more!
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Friday Jul 12, 2024
TRADIO EP68 - Gluteus Maximus
Friday Jul 12, 2024
Friday Jul 12, 2024
- Why TRadio is not good to play to overseas English classes.- Orrin shares his epic 44th birthday excursion- Andy's kicking off a new firefighter fitness challenge.- FEATURE: I Came Here For The Comments - What is the most ridculous rule you've had to follow at work?- Andy has been offered another gig on radio - but a very different genre than he's used to.- How cellphones have a knack of autocorrecting words at the worst time.- FEATURE: The Dad Joke Off- Plus more....
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Friday Jun 28, 2024
TRADIO EP67 - AI Killed The Voiceover Star
Friday Jun 28, 2024
Friday Jun 28, 2024
- How Andy's National Road Crash Rescue Comp results were incorrect.- Andy told off one of his voiceover agents following a ridiculous request.- The frustrations of training someone at work who uses it against you.- How riding a bike is faster than driving a car in some places.- I came here for the comments: "Ruin a song title by replacing one word with the word ‘moist’."- New Zealand's Interislander Ferry ran aground- Funny nicknames- The Dad Joke Off- Plus more.....
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Friday Jun 14, 2024
TRADIO EP66 - Boys And Their Toys
Friday Jun 14, 2024
Friday Jun 14, 2024
- Orrin witnessed a terrible vehicle and caravan crash.- How Andy got held hostage at his local petrol station.- Andy has his beehives!- A new toy for the studio.<FEATURE> I came here for the comments: What’s something men do that women might not know?- Andy's Wife bought him a gift and claimed it for herself because she liked it!- Why it pays to go fishing with magnets.<FEATURE> Dad Joke Off including a joke Andy's wife overheard and was not amused...- Plus more.....
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Friday May 31, 2024
TRADIO EP65 - Don't Split Your Shorts
Friday May 31, 2024
Friday May 31, 2024
- Are kids being underpaid for paper rounds these days?- Andy explains the mistake he made with episode 64.- How did Andy place in his first Firefighter's Road Crash Rescue competition?- GUEST: Kiwi actor Jamie McCaskill joins us to yarn about his TV, stage and music career, plus he shares a rather fishy side hustle! We also feature two of his songs from his group "The Maori Sidesteps".- We discuss how a Mum was fined for casting a fishing line for her 6 year old.- Going thru some old emails and a possible new byline for the podcast cropped up.- FEATURE: The Dad Joke Off- FEATURE: I Came Here For The Comments - "If brands were completely honest, what brand would have what slogan?"- Plus more.....
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Tuesday May 14, 2024
TRADIO EP64 - Down With The Sickness
Tuesday May 14, 2024
Tuesday May 14, 2024
- An early Winter does not bode well for the lads' households!- How Andy crashed his bike in a moment of brain fade.- Saturday kids sports are back on and some parents are complete fools on the sidelines.- Andy defends an All Blacks Rugby legend against a NZ news channel's attempt to put him into a bad light.- Orrin's son has designed an appliance we didn't think we needed, until now.- FEATURE: "I came here for the comments:" What is a lifehack that seems fake, but is a true lifesaver?- The last vehicle you'd ever expect to see speeding.- Aurora chat and how Andy managed to miss it all - plus a great Aurora forecast app.- Andy is trying to be as good as Orrin on the guitar.- Oasis could still reunite, but Andy has a conspiracy theory about his fav band of all time.- Dad Joke Off - features two jokes written by Orrin's 11 yr old son, Blake.- Your chance to get in touch and share Dad jokes or stories - we want you on the podcast!- Plus more.....
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Friday May 03, 2024
TRADIO EP63 - God Bless America
Friday May 03, 2024
Friday May 03, 2024
- How Easter didn't go so well for one of the lads.- How a new found motivation to exercise came to a screeching halt.- Andy was two lotto numbers short of $1m - how much did 4 numbers get?- How do fruit flies breach a secure building with 10 security doors?- Discussion over boy's trip traditions.- The lads are the unofficial Tourism NZ ambassadors.- A solid, instant cure for hiccups.- What is your end of night 'drunk' feed?- Wine and port chat.- FEATURE: "I came here for the comments...."- A shoutout to an American listener who wrote in, plus some interesting facts about their home state!- The Dad Joke Off with another 10 questionably funny jokes.- How a cartoon has helped Andy's toddler hit a new exciting milestone.- Plus more!
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Friday Apr 05, 2024
TRADIO EP62 - Smells Like Teen Spirit
Friday Apr 05, 2024
Friday Apr 05, 2024
- An incredible leap in listeners, attributed to one state in the USA.- A tribute to Kurt Cobain - gone for 30 years.- After 42 years, Andy found out something strange about a body part AND Orrin has it too!- The lads are getting musically inspired - is there a new collab coming?- Asking siri to Change your nickname - does Google Assistant do it?- How the lads think Lotto is farked.- Orrin lost something treasured when mountainbiking.- 'I came here for the comments': What eventually disappeared and no one noticed?- A year for some great movie reboots!- One of the better recent Dad Joke Offs!- Andy suggests a new feature idea that could solve your life problems.- Plus more!
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