Jono and Ben can now be heard on The Hits in most markets nationwide.
That’s a pity, because honestly I can’t stand those two. Just my opinion, but I don’t think they’re even half as funny as they think they are. Not saying I could do better - but there must have been actual radio people they could find to do that slot, surely? Just because they were funny on TV (apparently) doesn’t mean that it will translate to radio as well.
Ben started out as an ad copywriter for TRN and did on air with Radio Sport and The Rock for a few years before and then alongside Pulp Sport and other TV.
Jono was at The Rock for years before switching to TV.
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Ah I see, didn’t know that - I hardly ever listen to The Rock, and never listened to Radio Sport, so that would explain why I had thought they were on TV only.
That’s a bit much… it’s nice to see TV3’s cast-offs being given a chance, rather the endless TVNZ cast-offs… 
Seriously, at least J+B have talent. That’s more than can be said for some others on the radio (your mileage might vary).
Indeed…sorry, I just don’t find them funny at all (I know a few people who feel the same way).
Query, weren’t they once Bill and Ben? Or am I thinking of someone different?
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No jono and ben are
Different to bill and ben jono is the same
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That’s it. The end of an era for Karyn Hay…
Was just thinking today, did we ever find out who the “high profile radio host charged with drink-driving more than triple the limit” was?
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Sophie Nathan who hosts The Edge Workday is leaving on Friday to move to Sydney.
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One of The Edge’s various presenters (including Fin Robertson, Raynor Perreau, Luka Campbell, Jesse Williamson etc) will replace Sophie Nathan, who currently hosts its daytime slot - aka The Edge Full Noise Workday (10am-3pm).
Another potential replacement, in my opinion, will be Sean Hill, who currently hosts The Edge Nights during the week and The Edge Bottomless Brunch on Saturday mornings.
A few years back, The Edge’s ‘workday’ slot was hosted by Guy Mansell and Sam Robertson (formerly known as “Stuntman Sam”) - aka The Edge Workday Action Battle Team.
Yeah Sean Hill is taking over the day show
I highly, highly doubt that Dan Aux, who hosted the daytime slot on George FM until he was made redundant as part of the first wave of redundancies at MW in February will replace her, or Sean if he takes over. However he did tease on his last YouTube premier that he was starting a new radio show:
He’s also posted today on his Instagram story that a big announcement is coming tomorrow and what presumably is from his photoshoot for this new gig. It is entirely possible that he is either returning to MW and George as the daytime show has been without a permanent host since he left around 13 Feb, another station for NZME though none spring to mind, or a digital only or another country like Triple J.
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I guess stranger things have happened at MW!
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Sounds like that isn’t happening, although it does sound like Dan might be joining The Edge maybe, if not a NZME station?
He’s very passionate about dance and electronic music and DJing on air so idk if that will fit into the format of The Edge if so? Have to wait until 5pm for this to be fully announced
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What if The Edge and George FM merged together to form a single, youth-oriented music network? (Not forgetting Mai - the hottest Hip Hop and RnB!)
Seems like ZM are trying to compete with The Edge who have The Edge Mix with Sean Hill at the same time on Saturdays.
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Apparently, ZM is set to have a new show announcement at 5:30pm this afternoon with Bree and Clint, and rumors have it: Dan Aux.
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I would much rather have them focus their efforts on another weekend breakfast show.
They have made the right choice in my opinion. Dan has a niche, but dedicated following so he’ll bring in an audience that wouldn’t normally tune in to ZM. Big loss for MW as if he has the freedom to play his style of music then a lot of George listeners will follow - especially for this Friday’s show. I don’t seem to recall NZME offering a mix show like The Edge, Mai and obviously George for a while now.
It looks like as of today, Dan Aux’s former daytime show - the George Mahi Mix has finally got it’s permanent hosts since Dan’s abrupt leaving: Dean Campbell 10am-12pm, and Abeiku 12pm-3pm (who still hosts the night time slot 7pm-12am as of now).
Looks like MW couldn’t find someone suitable; or wanted to keep it in house as much as possible since they advertised the 12-3pm slot in April on their careers website.
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