Rock Drive’s Jay and Dunc always hammer home their recommendations for what you must watch, listen and read, so we’ve combined it all into one place for you. Find the latest recommendations - we're making sure you don't miss out!

Must Watch

Thursday 11th December:

Gymkhana 2025: Aussie Shred — Travis Pastrana Does the IMPOSSIBLE in a Subaru Brat

Travis Pastrana takes on the Outback, Sydney’s Harbour, and Bathurst’s Mount Panorama among other locales, from behind the wheel of the Subaru “Brataroo” 9500 Turbo — a re-imagining of a 1978 Subaru BRAT engineered as a purpose-built Gymkhana weapon.

Wednesday 10th December:

Chef Dane Archery | A Cook's Journey

In this 5-part series we follow Dane through his backyard of Lake Hāwea, a place of profound beauty nestled in central Otago. From foraging wild ingredients in the bush to cooking over open fire, Dane reconnects with the land that’s shaped him. Along the way, he welcomes guests into his world, sharing stories, teaching old & new techniques with the ultimate goal of spreading love through food & healing the mind through the stomach.

Monday 8th December:

Matthew McConaughey on Hot Ones

McConaughey takes on the wings of death and discusses iconic roles, life advice, and the genius of the cheeseburger.

Must Listen

Tuesday 18th November:

Between Two Beers: Geoff Ross

Geoff Ross built one of New Zealand’s most iconic global brands - 42Below Vodka - then walked away at the top. Today, he’s leading a different kind of revolution: carbon-positive farming.

From selling vodka to the world, to Trilogy Skincare, Ecoya, Moa, and pioneering sustainable agriculture at Lake Hawea Station, Geoff’s career spans some of New Zealand’s most successful and forward-thinking ventures. In this conversation, he opens up on:

• The backlash from Country Calendar’s most-watched and how he handled it

• Building brands like 42Below, Trilogy and more

• The mission to make NZ farming climate positive

• His partnership with wife Justine and their family journey

Listen here.

Must Read

Thursday 13th November:

Perspective

Shaun recounts his early life, dealing with stardom and expectations at a young age. You’ll step onto the field to re-live epic plays through his eyes, and discover the circumstances that led to his departure from the Warriors and then his return to Mt Smart, which culminated in Shaun being awarded the Dally M Halfback of the Year in 2023. Perspective is a fascinating look into the heart and mind of a rugby league legend.

Available now.

Must Watch

Tuesday 11th November:

Pluribus

In a world overtaken by a mysterious wave of forced happiness, Carol Sturka, the only person immune, must uncover what's really going on - and save humanity from its own bliss. From the creator of Breaking Bad.

Watch here on Apple TV+.

Must Listen

Monday 10th November (Double Whammy):

Diary of a CEO

Dr Brené Brown shares her “marble jar” theory of trust. She explains that trust is like filling a jar with marbles, every small act of honesty, kindness, or reliability adds one in. Real trust isn’t a grand gesture, it’s consistency, time, and showing up when it matters most. Do you think trust can ever be fully rebuilt once it’s broken?

Listen here.

René Hyde on 'Kiwi Yarns'

From an abusive childhood, being told he was 'useless' by a teacher, to a medal at the 74 Commonwealth Games and cycling across Australia at 70. René Heyde's remarkable story of survival.

That last name looks familiar eh... Out today on wherever you get your podcasts, including YouTube!

Must Read

Thursday 6th November:

Dazzas Cooked Book

Darren Jarrett has carved out a serious name for himself in New Zealand’s hospitality scene. He is the owner of multiple Auckland bakeries, but it's his St Heliers store, Ashby Pies , that’s earned cult status. Blending his passion for the NZ Warriors and epic pies, Darren has turned Ashby into a must visit destination bakery.

This book is a celebration of Darren’s biggest hits, the recipes that put Ashby Pies on the map.

Preorder here.

Must Watch

Thursday 6th November:

Swiped

Inspired by the provocative real-life story of the visionary founder of online dating platform Bumble, “Swiped” introduces recent college grad Whitney Wolfe, played by Lily James, as she uses extraordinary grit and ingenuity to break into the male-dominated tech industry and launch an innovative, globally lauded dating app (two, actually), paving the way to becoming the youngest female self-made billionaire.