Simon Bridges: Generally Famous Stuff

It’s one of the most intriguing and harrowing unsolved mysteries in New Zealand’s modern history.
In 2015, 11 year-old Mike Zhao-Beckenridge and his stepfather, John Beckenridge, disappeared in a remote part of Southland, leaving Mike’s mother and John’s former partner desperate for answers.
John’s car was found two months later, having plunged into the ocean from an 80-metre cliff, but there was no sign of John or Mike. 
Now a coroner is being asked to decide whether the pair are dead.
To give you a sample of this new true crime podcast from Stuff Audio and The Press Newspaper, here’s episode one of The Lost Boy. If you like it, you can find the rest of this series at https://listen.stuff.co.nz/thelostboy

Summer holidays are a great chance to catch up with any episodes you may have missed.
Keep your ears on the feed and we’ll let you know when we’re returning very soon. 

Summer holidays are a great chance to catch up with any episodes you may have missed.
Keep recharging your batteries and we'll be back with another star-studded season very soon.

Generally Famous has wrapped for the year but will be back with loads more big-name guests in 2024.
The holiday season is the perfect time to catch up on our back catalogue. Have a wonderful holiday and thanks for listening.

The 'Mountain Warrior' proves the heavyweight champion of Mike Tyson impressions in a knockout chat about life before, during and after his hugely successful boxing career. No punches are pulled as he recalls his country upbringing, his rivalry with David Tua (and how he patched it up) and sparring with Tyson. He also addresses his ADD diagnosis, adjusting to life as a businessman - and whether he’s ready for a return to the ring.
Warning: Contains some strong language.
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GET IN TOUCH
Feedback? Got a guest you’d like Simon to talk to? We’re listening! Email us at generallyfamous@stuff.co.nz.
CREDITS
Host: Simon Bridges
Producer: Jen Black
Audio editing and mixing: John Ropiha
Executive producer: Chris Reed

Sporting legend and former larrikin Matthew Ridge interrupts a family holiday in LA to record a very special 50th episode of Generally Famous. The ex All Black, Kiwi and Warrior weighs up the problems facing New Zealand, recalls life as a primetime TV staple with Marc Ellis, bemoans the treatment of public figures, and explains why family is much more important than wealth.
You can watch Matthew Ridge's Designing Dreams on SkyGo.
You can read stories supporting this episode on stuff.co.nz.
Need more great podcasts? Check out Stuff's full catalogue here.
GET IN TOUCH
Feedback? Got a guest you’d like Simon to talk to? We’re listening! Email us at generallyfamous@stuff.co.nz.
CREDITS
Host: Simon Bridges
Producer: Jen Black
Audio editing and mixing: John Ropiha
Executive producer: Chris Reed