Podcasts · Comedy

Paid To Talk with Leigh Hart

iHeartRadio NZ

61 episodes

Paid To Talk is a hard-hitting comedy podcast hosted by New Zealand cult icon Leigh Hart (Moon TV, Late Night Big Breakfast, Bhuja) and Matt Ward.

More about the show

Each week, the lads tackle the big issues (and plenty of small ones) with questionable research, strong opinions and the occasional guest. Expect dry humour and the kind of chats that probably shouldn’t be recorded.

Bought to you by Te-Ledoz. Use code PAID at teldedoz.co.nz for 20% off

Episodes page 1 of 2

  1. Ben Barrington & Leigh Hart compare their favourite p*rnos

    · 34 min · S2 E16

    This week on Paid To Talk, Leigh Hart and Matt Ward are joined by Shortland Street and The Almighty Johnsons star Ben Barrington, and Leigh almost lets him answer a question. The lads chat about how Ben got into…

  2. You're going to f*ck up your kids

    · 32 min · S2 E15

    With the recent arrival of Matt Ward's third child, Leigh Hart thought it'd be a good idea to get on a parenting expert to tell him exactly what he's doing wrong. Jacqlin Richards is the author of the #1 bestseller…

  3. The most depressing episode yet

    · 31 min · S2 E14

    Leigh Hart arrived in a very introspective mood for this podcast - life, death, marriage, religion, it's all covered. Plus, why Jesus would be the best guest at a wine festival, how to make the most out of living in a…

  4. Escorts on Machu Picchu & newborn poonamis

    · 28 min · S2 E13

    Leigh Hart and Matt Ward are back for episode one of block three of season two of Paid To Talk, and don't worry if you're confused about all those numbers, we are too. This week, the lads chat about what they've been…

  5. Lowlight: Barbeque bassinet and baby cages

    · 2:59

    With the birth of Matt Ward's third baby just days away, Leigh Hart dug through his garage to see if there were any useful items he could give to help out. He discovered the Soundproof Barbeque Bassinet and the Baby…

  6. Lowlight: Surviving the cost of living crisis

    · 7:15

    Everyone knows Leigh Hart and Matt Ward are economic experts, so it's no surprise they had some helpful tips when it comes to surviving the current cost of living crisis. Want to listen to the full episodes? Get them…

  7. Lowlight: Why podcasters are like Destiny Church

    · 3:17

    Did you know podcasters didn't have to pay tax? According to Leigh Hart that's the case. Just add it to the list of reasons why podcasters are so similar to Destiny Church. Want to listen to the full episode? Listen…

  8. Lowlight: How to make the perfect dating app profile

    · 4:45

    Relationship expert Hannah Rose Keys joined Leigh Hart and Matt Ward on the podcast to give some tips on how to improve your dating app profile, including which type of fish to hold up in your photos and what to do…

  9. Lowlight: Matt Ward comes out as gay

    · 6:40

    In a desparate attempt for ratings, Leigh Hart suggested Matt Ward should come out as gay on the podcast... it went about as well as you'd expect. Want to listen to the full episodes? Get them here: Matt's coming…

  10. Leigh Hart's soundproof bassinet (patent pending)

    · 40 min · S2 E12

    We're just days away from the birth of Matt Ward's third child, so Leigh Hart decided to go through the garage to find some of the things the helped him the most when his children were young, including the soundproof…

  11. Which fish is most likely to attract a woman?

    · 34 min · S2 E11

    Despite their endless wealth of knowledge, Leigh Hart and Matt Ward have decided to call in an expert this week to chat all about relationships. Hannah Rose Keys is a relationship guru, content creator, mother...…

  12. This podcast is a tax write-off

    · 28 min · S2 E10

    Matt Ward is counting down the days until his wife gives birth, but Leigh Hart is a little confused on how the whole process works. Panda Bears, Chimps, Guinea Pigs... it's all too much. Heading into winter in the…

  13. How speed cooking led to Leigh Hart's divorce

    · 33 min · S2 E9

    Notorius women experts Leigh Hart and Matt Ward are back this week to chat about the hobbies men do that are most attractive according to women, and ask the important question: are they right? Reading, hiking,…

  14. Matt's coming out, the podcast is over & Barry Soper drops by for a job interview

    · 27 min · S2 E8

    In a desperate attempt for ratings Leigh Hart is encouraging Matt Ward to come out as gay on the podcast, despite Matt's insistence that he's straight. Matt has two important questions for Leigh: is podcasting the new…

  15. Why won't women sleep with podcasters?

    · 31 min · S2 E7

    Leigh Hart and Matt Ward are back from their one month research break and ready to get back into the big issues. This week... The boys discuss the common occurrence of scaring off a potential date by telling them…

  16. Lowlight: 6 straight minutes of sh*t questions

    · 6:08

    This year on Paid To Talk, Matt Ward invented a brand new, never before seen segment called Quickfire Questions where he got Leigh Hart's (not so quickfire) opinions on current events. Want to listen to the full…

  17. Lowlight: How to align your chakras

    · 4:58

    Leigh Hart and Matt Ward are no strangers to success, so they wanted to give back to their beloved fans by revealing their tricks for keeping cool when facing unprecidented success. Want to listen to the full episode?…

  18. Lowlight: How Leigh Hart became a multi-hundredaire

    · 4:42

    It's no secret we're living in a cost of living crisis, but luckily Leigh Hart is here to give us his tips on making and saving money. Want to listen to the full episodes? Get them here: Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown:…

  19. Lowlight: Apple sent us a cease and desist for this...

    · 6:10

    Check out one of the best (Or worst???) bits from the Paid To Talk podcast lately, when Leigh wouldn't shut up about his new Apple Watch Want to listen to the full episode? Get it here: Don't strap the Apple Watch to…

  20. Lowlight: Leigh Hart solves the fuel crisis

    · 5:05

    Check out one of the best (Or worst???) bits from the Paid To Talk podcast lately, when Leigh tried to single handedly solve the global fuel crisis... Want to listen to the full episode? Get it here: Leigh Hart on…

  21. Roleplay, scheduling & cheese toasties: Leigh Hart’s guide to sex

    · 36 min · S2 E6

    Leigh Hart and Matt Ward are back with another episode of Paid To Talk, your weekly comedy podcast packed with hard-hitting topics and questionable chat. Episode notes: (00:00) Intro to the ‘sex special’ (05:00)…

  22. Matt found WHAT in Leigh Hart’s bedroom??

    · 35 min · S2 E5

    Leigh Hart and Matt Ward are back with another episode of Paid To Talk, your weekly comedy podcast packed with hard-hitting nonsense and questionable chat. You're not going to believe what Matt found in Leigh's…

  23. “One of the best mouthfuls I’ve had this year” - Leigh Hart and Al Brown masticate together

    · 42 min · S2 E4

    Leigh Hart and Matt Ward are back with another episode of Paid To Talk, your weekly hard-hitting comedy podcast packed with nonsense and questionable chat. This week, we’ve got celebrity chef and all-round good…

  24. Leigh Hart on coke in the NASA toilets & should women be banned from driving?

    · 31 min · S2 E3

    Leigh Hart and Matt Ward are back with another episode of Paid To Talk, your weekly hard-hitting comedy podcast packed with nonsense and questionable chat. The Podcast has blown up, so in this week's episode we’re…

  25. Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown: Placenta in the pool & the war on cones

    · 33 min · S2 E2

    Leigh Hart and Matt Ward are Paid To Talk, you’re not paid to listen but we’re glad you are. This week we sit down with a big and important guest, the Mayor of Auckland, Wayne Brown. We grill the boss of 1.8 million…

  26. Don't strap the Apple Watch to your p*nis

    · 34 min · S2 E1

    Despite numerous reviews politely describing the Podcast as “crap”, Leigh Hart and Matt Ward are back for a second season! Get set for what is apparently in their own words a “new and improved” Podcast. They will…

  27. Two Blokes, One Sexpert, and a Shameless Ratings Grab

    · 29 min

    Sex experts Leigh Hart and Matt Ward bring in female sex expert Morgan Penn to get the female perspective of sex and a blatant attempt to boost downloads. Catch more Paid To Talk, every Friday at 3pm on Radio Hauraki.…

  28. Christmas party carnage - The Best of the Radio Show

    · 18 min

    Get even more Paid To Talk, with the best bits from the radio show on Hauraki. Leigh & Matt chat Spotify Wrapped disasters, Christmas party carnage and Leigh’s deeply unhelpful boating advice. Follow the boys on…

  29. The funeral jacket - The Best of the Radio Show

    · 16 min

    Get even more Paid To Talk, with the best bits from the radio show on Hauraki. Get set for a full-on assault on your sense of humour as Leigh and sparring partner Matt Ward delve into the big topics. Follow the boys…

  30. The bourbon yarn that escalated very quickly - The Best of the Radio Show

    · 20 min

    Get even more Paid To Talk, with the best bits from the radio show on Hauraki. Leigh casually reveals the time he ended up in a French aquarium, fought three police officers with a mop and still made it home for…

  31. We definitely shouldn’t be reading these - The Best of the Radio Show

    · 15 min

    Get even more Paid To Talk, with the best bits from the radio show on Hauraki. Vinyl Friday, the Epstein files and a wind‑turbine tech who may or may not have been taken out mid‑call. Follow the boys on Instagram:…

  32. This hypothetical that got wildly out of hand - The Best of the Radio Show

    · 15 min

    Get even more Paid To Talk, with the best bits from the radio show on Hauraki. Leigh & Matt spiral from rugby chat into a completely unhinged hypothetical involving World Cups, win percentagesand… supermodels. Follow…

  33. This bloke swears he slept with aliens - The Best of the Radio Show

    · 15 min

    Get even more Paid To Talk, with the best bits from the radio show on Hauraki. Leigh & Matt chat to a Roswell local who claims he’s had “several” encounters of the intimate kind. Follow the boys on Instagram:…

  34. Joe Parker, shirtless chaos & The Thumb - The Best of the Radio Show

    · 23 min

    Get even more Paid To Talk, with the best bits from the radio show on Hauraki. Leigh & Matt gear up for Joe Parker’s big fight with Fabio Wardley, and somehow end up chatting drinking training plans, shirtless Dublin…

  35. The desert wee that nearly got Leigh shot - The Best of the Radio Show

    · 18 min

    Get even more Paid To Talk, with the best bits from the radio show on Hauraki. Leigh & Matt kick off spring racing chat before spiralling into the now legendary Vegas desert‑wee yarn, a listener’s lift confession and…

  36. Bar tab confessions - The Best of the Radio Show

    · 15 min

    Get even more Paid To Talk, with the best bits from the radio show on Hauraki. Leigh & Matt pad frantically after multiple celebrity guests cancel and spiral into hotel bar tab confessions that absolutely should’ve…

  37. The non‑consensual deodorant incident - The Best of the Radio Show

    · 10 min

    Get even more Paid To Talk, with the best bits from the radio show on Hauraki. Leigh & Matt chat the bizarre things they’ve woken up to, a deodorant can in a very unfortunate place, and a near‑disastrous night at the…

  38. The $25k giveaway that definitely didn’t happen - The Best of the Radio Show

    · 19 min

    Get even more Paid To Talk, with the best bits from the radio show on Hauraki. Leigh & Matt almost give away twenty‑five grand, debate how many beers fit in the Bledisloe Cup and accidentally hold a business meeting…

  39. Barnesy, Bourbon and the Fish Tank Incident: The Band Break-Up Files

    · 31 min

    We take a deep dive into the catastrophic implosion of Leigh’s band - a saga that, in no particular order, involves Jimmy Barnes, mop fights in jail cells, the nightclub fish tank incident, frosty run-ins with French…

  40. Deep dives into podcasts and male g-spots

    · 18 min

    Leigh and Matt do a deep dive into the art and science of making a podcast, plus while they’re on deep dives - your chance to win Leigh's regifted sex toy! Catch more Paid To Talk, every Friday at 3pm on Radio…

  41. The Jeremy Corbett interview you shouldn't have to hear

    · 34 min

    Leigh & Matt caught up with Jeremy Corbett in the city public toilets for a quick & impromptu chat. Catch more Paid To Talk, every Friday at 3pm on Radio Hauraki. Get set for a full-on assault on your sense of humour…

  42. Leigh Hart’s Mysterious Planet Part 2 “The Chaos Continues!"

    · 26 min

    In this final deep dive into Leigh Hart’s Mysterious Planet, we meet a man who claims to have had sex with aliens in Roswell, and we learn that the final disastrous alcohol-fuelled shoot in Miami ‘probably’ became the…

  43. FIGHT NIGHT with Joseph Parker!

    · 20 min

    Ahead of Joseph Parkers big fight in London, Leigh and Matt take a deep dive into the world of boxing. They discus ‘abs', more specifically Joe’s, and Matt is once again embarrassed as Leigh attempts to shoehorn his…

  44. Part One of an epic Two-Part special: Leigh Hart’s Mysterious Planet

    · 30 min

    For the first time since it’s disastrous production, Leigh Hart opens up about the ground breaking, yet controversial TV show Mysterious Planet. He discusses getting a lifetime ban from the Bigfoot conference, getting…

  45. The Circle Jerk episode with Mike Lane

    · 46 min

    Paid to Talk is joined by one NZ’s most available guests, the boys chat to their mate Mike Lane. They discuss his youth, his vasectomy, starting the ACC, general circumcision chat, Leigh’s £3000 London bar tab and…

  46. Mating season at the ecolodge with Jordan Mooney

    · 27 min

    It’s mating season at the ecolodge - luckily not with Leigh, Matt or our guest Jordan Mooney. This week we cover disasters, including but not limited to this podcast, plus we discuss acting gigs with Jordan Mooney,…

  47. Kaylee Bell Special

    · 33 min

    Matt and Leigh are once again out of their depth as they interview Kiwi/international country music sensation Kaylee Bell. She talks about her NEW album, and as usual Leigh pulls all the stops to shoe-horn his own…

  48. Essential Life Hack Special

    · 27 min

    Leigh and Matt discuss everything from Matt’s controversial wedding elopement to the health benefits of eating hamster testicles, and how you can save for a house deposit by leasing out your landlords household…

  49. Testicles, jumper leads and Ali Williams

    · 20 min

    In this Father’s Day special, Leigh and Matt talk to former all black Ali Williams about life, Springboks rivalry and Leigh’s Uncle Henk who attaches jumper leads to his testicles. Catch more Paid To Talk, every…

  50. Questionable parenting advice and trashing other podcasts

    · 19 min

    It's just Leigh and Matt talking about Parenting advice and bagging other podcasts. Get set for a full-on assault on your sense of humour as Leigh and sparring partner Matt Ward delve into the big topics of the week.…

Shows are listed from Apple Podcasts' charts and directory, and Podcast Index where it is used. Every show and episode belongs to its publisher and plays from the publisher's own feed; this site hosts none of them. Explicit shows are for adult profiles only, and children’s profiles hear only children’s shows. More about this list.