Legendary Kiwi media personality Leigh Hart is returning to radio with a brand-new radio show on Radio Hauraki and a corresponding podcast, New Zealand Media and Entertainment (NZME) announced today.
Premiering this Friday 6 June, Paid to Talk, builds on Hart’s reputation as one of New Zealand's most distinctive comedic voices and provides listeners with more of his unique perspective, trademark humour, and unconventional approach. In addition to the Friday radio broadcast, the show will be available as a catchup podcast, with exclusive bonus content created specifically for podcast listeners.
Todd Campbell, Content Director for Radio Hauraki says “We are so excited to have Leigh Hart back ‘on-air’ at Radio Hauraki. He'll be joined by his great mate Matt Ward who is well known to the Hauraki audience. It’s instant chemistry with these two, and a great way to kick off the weekend with some big laughs with Paid to Talk at 3pm and The Big Show from 4!”
Sarah Catran, NZME Head of Digital Audio says: "We're thrilled to be collaborating with Leigh on his exclusive podcast, an opportunity that brings his unparalleled talent to the forefront and an established fan-base to our NZME digital platforms.
“The innovative dual-format approach exemplifies NZME’s commitment to bridging traditional radio and digital audio experiences. This showcases NZME’s continued efforts to redefine the audio landscape with bespoke products that seamlessly connect terrestrial and digital platforms, setting new benchmarks in the industry,” she says.
Leigh Hart says: “Although I have been in the New Zealand radio wilderness for a while, I have kept my hand in as the breakfast, drive time, late night talk-back host and newsreader on Caliente FM in Peru.
“This was of course a challenge as Spanish was very much a second language to me. So I am excited to be back on the New Zealand airwaves in Paid to Talk with Matt Ward, better known as 'Lobo de Noche’ or the Night Wolf. The show is called Paid to Talk, unfortunately however the listeners aren’t paid to listen, this will be offset by giving away air-fryers!”
Paid to Talk debuts this Friday 6 June on Radio Hauraki at 3pm, with the podcast available on iHeartRadio or wherever you get your podcasts.
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