TRADIO - TAKING LIFE UNSERIOUSLY
Best mates Orrin & Andy are typical Kiwi blokes who love music, fishing, family, DIY and beer. Hear funny stories, beer reviews, dad jokes, guests and more! Orrin’s a tradie guy, Andy’s a radio guy and this is TRADIO - taking life unseriously.
Best mates Orrin & Andy are typical Kiwi blokes who love music, fishing, family, DIY and beer. Hear funny stories, beer reviews, dad jokes, guests and more! Orrin’s a tradie guy, Andy’s a radio guy and this is TRADIO - taking life unseriously.
Episodes

4 days ago
TRADIO EP106 - Oingo Boingo
4 days ago
4 days ago
1 hr 1 min
- Facebook did something strange and caused a small problem for Andy.- Why it's very important to double check your email address when you sign up for things.- Is it human, or AI? Who are you really talking to at a company's helpdesk?- <FEATURE> I came here for the comments - sharing the internet’s funniest answers to questions posted in forums: "Make a band or singer bigger by changing a word in their name."- The strangest band names.- Why a health coach is worth getting. Especially a free one!- When the kids get better than you at something you've done all your life.- Orrin's million dollar idea, that's sadly not his.- How a newspaper article about Andy got him onto national radio.- <FEATURE> Dad Joke Off- So many different streaming options these days but to really benefit, you almost need to get them all!- PLUS MORE!
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4 days ago
1 hr 1 min

Jul 26, 2026
TRADIO EP105 - Tropical Cold
Jul 26, 2026
Jul 26, 2026
42 min
- Andy got sick on a family holiday to the Cook Islands.- Update on Orrin's dirtbike weekend.- How Andy almost got knocked out by some sporting equipment.- When the school accidentally invites everyone to an event meant for a few.- <FEATURE> I came here for the comments - sharing the internet’s funniest answers to questions posted in forums: "What's the boyfriend equivalent to a girlfriend saying she's not hungry and then eating half your fries?"- How Andy keeps having bad luck with his musical instruments.- <FEATURE> Dad Joke Off- Andy has been interviewed for a role as a Fire-School teacher.- PLUS MORE!
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Jul 26, 2026
42 min

Jun 26, 2026
TRADIO EP104 - Summer In Winter?
Jun 26, 2026
Jun 26, 2026
27 min
- Results from Andy's Road Crash Rescue competition.- The weirdest thing found in lost property after a kid's school disco.- <FEATURE> I came here for the comments - sharing the internet’s funniest answers to questions posted in forums: "Blokes be named...."- A Summer's day in Winter? Believe it!- Great to see fuel prices coming down again! But for how long....- <FEATURE> Dad Joke Off- Why cash free shops are NOT king.- PLUS MORE!
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Jun 26, 2026
27 min

Jun 12, 2026
TRADIO EP103 - Tooth Fairy Trouble
Jun 12, 2026
Jun 12, 2026
34 min
- Both the lads have hurt themselves again - old age?- How did Andy go with his Firefighter charity climb of the Auckland Sky Tower?- <FEATURE> I came here for the comments - sharing the internet’s funniest answers to questions posted in forums: "Make a band a little bit bigger, starting with Blink 183!"- What major Hollywood star recently visited Orrin's place?- A new lotto multimillionaire near Orrin - is it him?- There's nothing worse than finding a hidden mouse trap with your hand.- Andy has a bone to pick with the Tooth Fairy.- <FEATURE> Dad Joke Off- Andy's off to cut up cars for a competition.- PLUS MORE!
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Jun 12, 2026
34 min

May 15, 2026
TRADIO EP102 - Hire A Firey
May 15, 2026
May 15, 2026
57 min
In this edition:
- Sir David Attenborough turns 100 - he leaves us a personalised message.- A prime example of the ambulance waiting at the bottom of the cliff.- <FEATURE> I came here for the comments - sharing the internet’s funniest answers to questions posted in forums: "- Andy is climbing the Auckland Skytower for charity - he shares a fundraising initiative and how you can donate!- The lads reminisce over an upcoming boat show they used to always go to.- <FEATURE> Dad Joke Off- Update on Andy's crusade to get free beekeeping equipment in exchange for voiceovers.- Andy has applied for a role at "Fire School" - what's that about?- Why you shouldn't do things in the heat of the moment and take time to think before you act.- PLUS MORE!
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May 15, 2026
57 min

Apr 18, 2026
TRADIO EP101 - Hand In Your Keys
Apr 18, 2026
Apr 18, 2026
53 min
- How did Orrin fare up after being in the firing line of a cyclone?- How the recent Artemis mission decimates the flat earth community.- Aussies have the best way to stop fuel theft.- Why do Radio DJs talk over song intros?- <FEATURE> I came here for the comments - sharing the internet’s funniest answers to questions posted in forums: "What is something that was popular when you were 18 that would give away your age?"- Ever seen a transparent suitcase?- How Andy felt like a poor person in a rich persons world at an airport.- Andy made the news bitching about firetrucks not getting through narrow roads.- <FEATURE> Dad Joke Off- Andy gives a beekeeping update plus how he might have scored free beekeeping equipment using his mouth.- PLUS MORE!
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Apr 18, 2026
53 min

Mar 20, 2026
TRADIO EP100 - We Made The Ton
Mar 20, 2026
Mar 20, 2026
37 min
- Our 100th Episode! Sharing shows that also surpassed 100 episodes plus shows we outlasted and Andy shares some interesting stats.- Adult goals: those things we love to achieve as adults but as kids, couldn't care less.- <FEATURE> THINGS THAT CAN F OFF- Andy is off to the Fire Training Centre, but not as a student this time!- What would you do if you found bricks of cash in your attic at home? - <FEATURE> I came here for the comments - sharing the internet’s funniest answers to questions posted in forums: "What’s the funniest insult you’ve ever heard? Part 2!"- Be careful when buying refurbished cellphones, to save a dollar.- <FEATURE> Dad Joke Off- PLUS MORE!
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Mar 20, 2026
37 min

Mar 6, 2026
TRADIO EP99 - My Furry Dice
Mar 6, 2026
Mar 6, 2026
44 min
- Orrin has a new ailment just as he gets better from another....age?- Being shat on by 50 seagulls should be 50x the good luck, right? Andy explains. - When some 'big ticket' company deals look great, there's always a hidden cost.- How Andy wore the wrath of space fanatics in a cosmic online forum.- <FEATURE> I came here for the comments - sharing the internet’s funniest answers to questions posted in forums: What is the best insult you ever heard someone say? The favourite one by far!- A great FREE exercise app that actually motivates you to move!- Andy got back on the radio, but this time as a listener.- <FEATURE> Dad Joke Off- PLUS MORE!
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Mar 6, 2026
44 min

Feb 6, 2026
TRADIO EP98 - Pigs Really Do Fly
Feb 6, 2026
Feb 6, 2026
51 min
- Andy posted a meme on social media and it did not age well. - When things your parents taught you come full circle...ie Driving lessons!- The lads do a bit of an emergency services debrief. (Andy Fire/Orrin Coastguard)- Andy unearthed some unwanted memories when googling some of his old school teachers.- How everyone has that teacher that really made a difference to your education, or not!- <FEATURE> I came here for the comments - sharing the internet’s funniest answers to questions posted in forums: As a wedding guest, what was your “this marriage isn’t going to last long” moment?- Andy shares an unfortunate event at a stag do he went on in Lithuania.- How NZs top online selling site has fallen.- When you get adopted by an inflatable animal.- Both the lads are booked into the Physio...- <FEATURE> Dad Joke Off- PLUS MORE!
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Feb 6, 2026
51 min

Jan 23, 2026
TRADIO EP97 - New Year, New Yarns
Jan 23, 2026
Jan 23, 2026
31 min
- Orrin has hurt himself and in a moon boot.- Why adults should never use scooters!- Orrin shares a fun new year challenge for the family to do.- Andy's radio presenting journey is taking a hiatus.- <FEATURE> I came here for the comments - sharing the internet’s funniest answers to questions posted in forums: What’s the most hilariously unreasonable argument your wife or girlfriend has ever kicked off? - Orrin had a bbq and he cooked more than the food.- Andy's bees are back!- <FEATURE> Dad Joke Off- PLUS MORE!
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Jan 23, 2026
31 min

Dec 19, 2025
TRADIO EP96 - Going Off Air
Dec 19, 2025
Dec 19, 2025
34 min
- When things get cheaper AFTER you buy them!- Andy is trying to figure out what a mystery noise is, at home.- Orrin shares how he's been losing weight.- Andy reveals how he got "out-radioed" by someone he spoke to on the phone at work.- We can't escape ads everywhere we go, but now newly built suburbs are sponsored?- Kids growing up too fast with our youngest/middle kids going to high school next year.- <FEATURE> I came here for the comments - sharing the internet’s funniest answers to questions posted in forums: "What’s something everyone does but never admits?"- An interesting observation on Undercover Boss - does no one else notice this?- <FEATURE> Dad Joke Off- PLUS MORE!
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Dec 19, 2025
34 min

Nov 15, 2025
TRADIO EP95 - Climbing For A Cause
Nov 15, 2025
Nov 15, 2025
27 min
- Orrin reviews the Rob Thomas (Matchbox 20) concert he went to.- Andy is set to climb the Auckland Skytower in full firefighter gear to fundraise for a blood cancer charity.- Tradio going for 4 years - the lads discuss how much has changed over the time.- Next year, we have 12 public holidays in New Zealand - Andy is working 11 of them.- Why do we need to be exposed to so much advertising!?- <FEATURE> I came here for the comments - sharing the internet’s funniest answers to questions posted in forums: What was very popular at its peak but disappeared like it never existed?- Why life needs to slow down a bit!- <FEATURE> Dad Joke Off- A much needed beekeeping update - how Andy has tied it into firefighting.- PLUS MORE!
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Nov 15, 2025
27 min

Nov 1, 2025
TRADIO EP94 - Out Of The Mouths Of Babes
Nov 1, 2025
Nov 1, 2025
30 min
- Some tips on being better prepared for Halloween and how costumes have evolved over the years.- When businesses try to sell you things you know you don't need.- <FEATURE> Unpopular Opinion: The fellas take aim at cricket.- Update on Andy's hair transplant.- <FEATURE> I came here for the comments - sharing the funniest answers to the internet’s most ponderous questions posted in forums: "France has issued a new stamp that smells like A croissant - what would NZs stamp smell of?"- Kids say the darndest things! Andy's 5 year old is a closet comedian.- Why is Christmas already in Andy's household?- <FEATURE> Dad Joke Off.PLUS MORE!
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Nov 1, 2025
30 min

Oct 17, 2025
TRADIO EP93 - Hair Today, Here Tomorrow
Oct 17, 2025
Oct 17, 2025
46 min
- Andy explains why he randomly had to go to Australia for 3 days recently - something that changed his life and he won Lotto there!- Andy won another award for firefighting and Orrin celebrates 3 years of Coastguard.- <FEATURE> I came here for the comments - sharing the funniest answers to the internet’s most ponderous questions posted in forums: "What sucked as a kid, but you love as an adult?"- KPOP Demon Hunters is the new big movie and even the lads are loving it.- A UK Radio host got suspended for doing something on air that Andy got away with doing in 2013.- <FEATURE> Dad Joke Off.- The things you get more excited about as you get older.- Why do so many drivers prioritise texting-while-driving over actually driving-without-texting?PLUS MORE!
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Oct 17, 2025
46 min

Sep 20, 2025
TRADIO EP92 - Shaving By Braille
Sep 20, 2025
Sep 20, 2025
28 min
- Why CHCH is a great pace to visit if you're feeling touristy!- Andy's back into fitness and he shares the goal that's motivating him.- <FEATURE> I came here for the comments - sharing the funniest answers to the internet’s most ponderous questions posted in forums: "Women, what's one thing your significant other won't do no matter how much you ask?"- The lads discuss what additional emergency service should be added as an option to the 111 service!- The lads chat about an upcoming Solar Eclipse in NZ!- <FEATURE> Dad Joke Off.- How pooing at work can get you new boat.PLUS MORE!
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Sep 20, 2025
28 min

Sep 6, 2025
Sep 6, 2025
18 min
What Day Is Father's Day? Andy meets Gareth Lischner, the host behind the viral New Zealand radio contest, 'Reverse Trivia' and tells us the story behind it all. Plus, Andy shares how he later had the chance to help Solly (the Father's Day caller) to have another attempt at the question on the TV!
Sep 6, 2025
18 min

Sep 5, 2025
TRADIO EP90 - Back To The 90s!
Sep 5, 2025
Sep 5, 2025
35 min
- We’re into the 90th episode, we're back in the 90s! Some AWESOME 90s facts.- How technology is so incredible, how Andy's car stereo can tell if someone is at his house!- <FEATURE> I came here for the comments - sharing the funniest answers to the internet’s most ponderous questions posted in forums: (Hit up a Men’s forum for this one!) "I just disassembled and reassembled my washing machine with ZERO leftover screws. How do I get my wife to understand the magnitude of this achievement?"- A brilliant example of what happens when you ask Chat GPT to count to 1 million.- Why Andy's dentist gave him a telling off over his sugar intake.- <FEATURE> Dad Joke Off: Including one Andy had to explain to Orrin.- "What Day Is Father's Day?" Andy gives some context around this viral radio contest that all Kiwis know so well!PLUS MORE!
Sep 5, 2025
35 min

Aug 22, 2025
TRADIO EP89 - Pinged At The Start Line
Aug 22, 2025
Aug 22, 2025
44 min
- Orrin got shafted at a recent MotoX enduro race.- How Andy let out his inner Disney Princess.- Andy has a new toy but should've really spoken to his wife before buying.- How the heck do bushfires burn in Winter? Well, they do here!- Why people should think before they moan about not winning lotto.- - <FEATURE> I came here for the comments - sharing the funniest answers to the internet’s most ponderous questions posted in forums: "What is definitely not a sign of intelligence but people think it is?"- Scammers have been getting really lazy and Andy has a recent example.- Dentist chat - Andy is one appointment into HOW MANY?- <FEATURE> The Dad Joke off, starting with our 880th Dad Joke.- Plus more!
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Aug 22, 2025
44 min

Aug 8, 2025
TRADIO EP88 - Two Lovely Snowmen
Aug 8, 2025
Aug 8, 2025
34 min
- The lads get straight into beer chat and how specific beers remind them of great times past!- The Aussies crashed a rocket, but the commentary was more entertaining!- How the kids seem to teach the adults about technology these days.- <FEATURE> I came here for the comments - sharing the funniest answers to the internet’s most pondorous questions posted in forums: For people who grew up before smartphones what is something that the newer generation won’t get to experience?- Nostalgia alert - this stuff is relatable!- Homemade tips to stop ice forming on your car windscreen! (Other than covering it haha)- <FEATURE> The Dad Joke off, starting with our 880th Dad Joke.- Plus more!
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Aug 8, 2025
34 min

Jul 25, 2025
TRADIO EP87 - Two Stroke Heaven
Jul 25, 2025
Jul 25, 2025
47 min
- Orrin stumbled upon a familiar voice when he rang his engineering client's business.- Chatting about 'cheatgate', the CEO and HR manager's affair caught on camera at a Coldplay concert, with a comical admission.- The lads discuss a first world problem when it comes to crumpets.- Discussing the complexity of toaster dials and what they really mean.- The lads conspire over a NZ radio station stealing our podcast ideas.- <FEATURE> I came here for the comments - sharing the funniest answers to the internet’s most ponderous questions posted in forums: "What’s a house rule that you thought was annoying or hated as a child but swear by now as an adult?"- Andy's 5 year old had a bad start to her first week of school.- The lads review wine - moving up in the world!- Why is it so hard to learn the light switches in the house?- <FEATURE> Dad Joke Off. - Over-sensationalism from the press when comets fly by, is comical.- Would the Armageddon movie be a viable training video for the real thing?- And more!
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Jul 25, 2025
47 min








