Australia and NZ shows / The Leighton Smith Podcast
Show
The Leighton Smith Podcast
- Publisher
- Newstalk ZB
- Country
- New Zealand
- Topics
- News
- Latest episode
- 21 October 2026
- How often it posts
- About weekly
- Episodes published
- 402
About the show
After 33 years behind the Newstalk ZB microphone, Leighton can’t give it up completely. There were so many requests to continue his opinionated commentary that the prospect of podcasting was born. So, without restriction, Leighton continues to serve up on everything you want to hear about and some things you don’t. Stand by to be enlightened, educated and enraged!
Recent episodes
- Leighton Smith Podcast #350 - October 21st 2026 - Shane Jones
- Leighton Smith Podcast #349 - October 14th 2026 - John Banks
- Leighton Smith Podcast #348 - October 7th 2026 - Rodney Hide (Part 2)
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- Refer to a recent episode by name, so the host can see you listened.
- Offer two or three specific episode ideas, each with a clear angle.
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Show website: www.newstalkzb.co.nz