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.

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Host: Simon Bridges

Producer: Jen Black

Audio editing and mixing: John Ropiha

Executive producer: Chris Reed