FULL SHOW: The 10k race continues with some sneaky plays

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Two radio teams race across New Zealand islands for $10,000, sparking a competitive journey with questionable tactics.

The episode follows Jono, Ben, and Megan as they engage in a $10,000 race against Matty and PJ from The Hits afternoon show, with each team traversing the North and South Islands respectively. They start by updating their progress from Hamilton after traveling from Cape Reinga with help from strangers like Paul, who drove them along 90 Mile Beach. A challenge issued by Bryn requires Jono to milk a cow early in the morning at a Waikato farm, leading to a comedic segment with farm mishaps. The hosts discuss a Norwegian biathlete who confessed to cheating on his partner during a bronze medal press conference, and his ex-girlfriend's rejection is revealed. Tensions rise as Matty and PJ admit to cheating by broadcasting while traveling, resulting in a light punishment of listening to Rachel Platten's song, while Jono's team faces giving away their $10 as penalty. The episode includes listener calls sharing kind acts by strangers, such as Adele receiving nappies and Hazel getting a tire changed. Throughout, the hosts highlight the generosity of Kiwis offering rides, like Lisa from Cross Country Rentals providing a ute to Palmerston North, and reflect on the fatigue and camaraderie of road travel.

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A $10,000 race turns rule-bending, road delays, and a fifty-dollar charity mix-up into easy comic fuel.

The $10,000 race gives Jono, Ben and Megan a clean comic setup, with their North Island team racing Maddy and BJ from the South Island to Wellington.

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Press play when you want a $10,000 dash to Wellington, a live-from-the-car rule breach, and Rachel Platten turned into punishment.

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