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A podcast about reality TV, TV, and sometimes reality
Magic's most volatile constructed format now has its own podcast! From Mirrodin to Modern Horizons, join Dom Harvey and Ari Lax for a weekly podcast covering Modern's latest developments, its best and worst decks, and more!
Seasoned vet, Matt (Geoghegan) and Gossip Girl novice Brendan Ruppel, begin their journey to the Upper East side as they dive into this Iconic teen drama. Follow along with the Lonely Boys as they cover each episode of Gossip Girl from Pilot to Reboot.
Welcome to Kiwi Yarns - those yarns you have where you sit down, put the kettle on, pour a whiskey or crack open a beer I honestly don‘t mind. Anyway! We‘re sitting down and we’re yarning to some great New Zealanders, their back stories, their front stories, even stories where they went sideways, we will go there. It’s a place where we celebrate the great people of this glorious nation.
Started a podcast with my brother Angelo. We have been friends for 20+ years and don’t agree with each other on anything to be honest. Come listen to our banter. 🔥🔥🔥soundtrack from the homie Tobias Harvey aka Arkutec. Thanks for listening! ✌🏾❤️
Giving shy people a voice. If we shy people stay quiet and hide away then the only voices are loud ones. Tune in for interviews with shy people who are making it big, and for tips and idea on how to be shy and mighty.
Today’s guest is a brilliantly inspiring man - one guaranteed to always put a smile on your face. Bevan James Eyles is one of the real OG trainers of Les Mills - sharing his passion and taking packed Christchurch classes since 1999. He’s also a pretty outstanding triathlete, Ironman and runner. But he describes his younger self as a "dropkick" and …
This week Scally brings in noted Canadian icon Kirsten MacInnis to break down the latest Challenge USA (and Canada) dramatics below, here, or on iTunes here.By Dom Harvey and Colin Stone
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Gossip Girl: The Wrath of Con with Patti Bailey
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There wouldn't be a podcast without the TV recommendation of this guest, Patti!!! Long time friend of Matt's (and new enemy of Brendan's) joins the pod to give all of her fresh G.G. takes and crush her first go at Lonely Boys theater. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app…
Today’s guest is south Taranaki dairy farmer Kane Brisco. Kane has just released “Tools for the Top Paddock - Lessons from life on the land” - a book which is pretty open and honest about his upbringing, his struggles with depression, and battles on the farm. But also, how he’s turned it all into something pretty remarkable. Including Farm Fit - hi…
The algorithm has paired Matt and Scally back together for more Challenge USA coverage below, here, or on iTunes here.By Dom Harvey and Colin Stone
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Gossip Girl: Southern Gentleman Prefer Blondes with Brian Scally
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Brian Scally sneaks his way onto the two timers club with a substitute appearance!! He helps the Lonely Boys start the beginning of their journey to the end of season two. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
When we talk about the achievements of this person, it’s actually mind-boggling they are 22 - and I don’t say that in a patronising way either. Shaneel Lal’s relentless passion and dogged determination was monumental in conversion therapy being banned in Aotearoa. They have recently been in the prestigious Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia list for social im…
With Matt out for the week -- a betrayal that will be noted and paid for in due course -- Scally brings in special guest host Chappell to talk through the latest Challenge USA dramatics below, here, or on iTunes here.By Dom Harvey and Colin Stone
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Gossip Girl: Seder Anything with Austin Trupp
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Austin Trupp is here for the Lonely Boys GRAND return from their summer break!!! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Today’s guest is someone who has had an absolutely incredible career as a broadcaster since the 1980s. And really, there is nothing Kerre Woodham cannot do. She lights up the airwaves whilst navigating talkback callers on Newstalk ZB, she has written best seller books, run marathons and climbed Mt Kilimanjaro. More recently, she twinkled-toed beaut…
Matt and Scally are back for a leisurely 12-mile warm-up ride through the latest Challenge USA action below, here, or on iTunes here.By Dom Harvey and Colin Stone
Mel G. Served makes her Hoppy Boys debut to talk about her favorite adult beverage and brand, Loverboy! By the end of the episode she probably even loves THESE boys.Stay tuned for great segments like WDYDLW (what did you drink last week) and Power 10 (10 minute power hour)!--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast…
Today’s guest is one of the most ridiculously talented sportswomen in our country and one of the greatest cricketers in the world. Suzie Bates has been playing top level cricket since 2006 and is just about to represent the country at the Commonwealth Games which is super exciting. Not bad for someone who also represented New Zealand at the Beijing…
This week the titular Dom sits in with Matt and Scally to dive into the scandalous second episode of The Challenge USA below, here, or on iTunes here.By Dom Harvey and Colin Stone
Intro 00:15 Guest, Recap, Draft, Props 10:12 Listen below, here, or on iTunes here.By Dom Harvey and Colin Stone
Brendan, Matt and Brian have the floor for a few minutes each to talk about their new podcast projects available only on patreon. Head over to patreon.com/thehoppyboyspod to find all of this mediocre content that this trio is putting out there.
This is a free preview of our latest patron rewatch series, Survivor: Micronesia, below, here, or on iTunes here. Follow along with the rest of the season (plus complete coverage of HvV, China, Gabon, Guatemala, Fiji, BB7, BB8, BB10, The Mole 1+2, and much more) at patreon.com/domandcolinBy Dom Harvey and Colin Stone
Today’s guest is one of the coolest multi-sporters in New Zealand in my humble opinion. Not only because he’s awesome and one of the best in the country, Sam Manson is literally the people’s coach. If I had a dollar for every hour he puts into coaching others, through Top Sport Kayaking, I’d be loaded. I’m always intrigued as to how he fits in all …
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Gossip Girl: The Remains of J with Rosie Sigglekow
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The Lonely Boys talk about the minutiae of birthday parties with their friend from down under. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Fresh off a one-day break between seasons, Matt and Scally are back to dive into The Challenge USA premiere episode below, here, or on iTunes here.By Dom Harvey and Colin Stone
Matt and Scally return to recap the thrilling season finale and close the book on The Challenge: All-Stars 3 below, here, or on iTunes here.By Dom Harvey and Colin Stone
Today’s guest is the hilariously talented broadcaster Bree Tomasel - host of ZM's Drive Show and TVNZ's Celebrity Treasure Island. She came to Aotearoa a few years back and has really made a home for herself and is absolutely a wonderful part of the furniture - we are lucky to have her! This a really awesome, fun, long, wild chat, and I hope you en…
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Gossip Girl: The Grandfather with Kevin Lanigan
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The Kevin Lanigan era of The Lonely Boys starts NOW!!! Tune in to hear this life changing episode of the pod. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Today’s guest is a delightful soul I had the pleasure of getting to know when I was last living down in Christchurch, New Zealand. Lou Heller is a personal stylist, fashion commentator, writer and buyer. Lou is pretty damn talented at helping people fall back in love with their wardrobes - a job she feels extremely passionate about - I'm sure you'l…
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Gossip Girl: The Age of Dissonance with Casual Anna
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Casual Anna joins the Lonely Boys at the THEATER for a very special episode of Gossip Girl. She also shows off her skills as a theater major during everyone's favorite segment, Lonely Boys Theater. How fitting. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app…
Matt and Scally are back to catch up on the last two weeks of All-Stars 3 action below, here, or on iTunes here.By Dom Harvey and Colin Stone
It's great to be back! I took a bit of time off this podcast while I was involved in Dancing with the Stars, but I'm stoked to rip into it again. Today’s guest is fellow podcaster, Dom Harvey host of Runners Only! Before that, he hosted The Edge Breakfast show for 20 years, he’s written three best seller books, AND he’s run all 6 of the major marat…
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Gossip Girl: Carrnal Knowledge with Mike Bloom
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Mike Bloom is here to talk G.G. with Matt and the chief editor of Cream Weekly!! Mike is instantly enthralled by the chaotic world of Gossip Girl, and asks the hard hitting questions about their universe all episode long. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app…
RHAP stalwarts Haley Strong and Chappell join Matt and Scally to draft their way through the cast of the upcoming The Challenge USA below, here, or on iTunes here.By Dom Harvey and Colin Stone
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Gossip Girl: You've Got Yale! with Dom Harvey
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Dom's here! And he's here to talk about his all time favorite show Gossip Girl! Listen to the trio break down this classic episode while they try not to make Matt laugh due to his abdomen injury (which he got from podcasting). --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app…
With another week of The Challenge: All-Stars 3 in the books, Matt and Scally are back to break it all down below, here, or on iTunes here.By Dom Harvey and Colin Stone
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Matt drags Brendan further into the Josh Schwartz expanded universe of teens by starting THE O.C.!!! Spoiler alert, this episode of television is a delight. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Matt and Scally are back for another thrilling The Challenge: All-Stars 3 recap below, here, or on iTunes here.By Dom Harvey and Colin Stone
Matt and Scally are back with the latest Challenge breakdown below, here, or on iTunes here.By Dom Harvey and Colin Stone
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Gossip Girl: Gone with the Will with Brett Wagner
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Brendan makes way too many annoying/bad jokes and threatens the listener-ship at large. Luckily Brett is a delight to have on the podcast. Matt is also there, jabbering on about some TV show. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Listen below, here, or on iTunes here.By Dom Harvey and Colin Stone
Matt and Scally are back to catch up on all the latest Challenge: All-Stars 3 action/drama below, here, or on iTunes here.By Dom Harvey and Colin Stone
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Gossip Girl: In the Realm of Basses with Haley Strong
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The GREAT Haley Strong joins us for her very first indulgence into the Gossip Girl world! Haley's last name best describes her presence on The Lonely Boys, along with her opinions on Gossip Girl. Also of note, Beebop the dog gets promoted to producer. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/ap…
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Matt and Scally are back for another season of Challenge coverage, this week joined by RHAP staple Aysha Welch to break down the long-anticipated All-Stars 3 premiere. Listen below, here, or on iTunes here.By Dom Harvey and Colin Stone
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Gossip Girl: O Brother, Where Bart Thou?
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Guest-less for the first time in forever, The Lonely Boys flounder around for a while before getting into one of the most plot heavy episodes to date. Brendan hangs on for dear life as Matt explains what is happening in the show. As the resident Nate of the pod, I still don't think he gets it. And by he, I mean me, because I write these terrific ep…
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Gossip Girl: It's a Wonderful Lie with Sarah Gahr
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It's the first double guest AND first canine guest on an episode of The Lonely Boys as Sarah Gahr and Beebop the dog join to discuss S2E12 of Gossip Girl. It is clear that Beebop does not share Sarah's passion for talking about Gossip Girl for literal hours. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://ancho…
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Gossip Girl: The Magnificent Archibalds with Kirsten MacInnis
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Its time for Thanksgiving with The Lonely Boys, and that means that Kirsten is BACK! Our stuffed bird corespondent joins the show for her favorite kind of Gossip Girl episode. For all of those counting, the two timers club has now reached FOUR. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app…
Bit of a special episode this week given as you listen to it I would’ve embarked on my first weekend of live shows on TV3’s Dancing with the Stars! After weeks of training and trying to learn to dance I thought it would be really cool to get one of legends of the show, Nerida Cortese on to have a chat all things dancing. Nerida has represented Aote…
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Gossip Girl: Bonfire of the Vanity with Melissa Sullivan
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Add another member to the two timer's club besides Brendan's floozy girlfriend, because Melissa Sullivan joins us for the second time to celebrate the debut of Cyrus! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Matt, Scally, and special guest Melissa Sullivan (@melgotserved) are back to once again draft their way through the latest batch of The Challenge: All-Stars hopefuls below, here, or on iTunes here.By Dom Harvey and Colin Stone
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Gossip Girl: There Might Be Blood with Giavanna Worthy
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One of Matt's top three favorite people, Gia, comes on to review the first episode of Gossip Girl she has ever seen! She already seems to have much more interesting insight to the show than Brendan has, and will ever have. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app…
Listen below, here, or on iTunes here.By Dom Harvey and Colin Stone
