Season 2

01 I'm Blacker than You Stan Walker Episode 126th September 2018 Stan Walker's incredible story of cancer survival has captivated the public on both sides of the Tasman. He's made of tough stuff, but will he survive his encounter with an unusually unhinged Anika Moa? Expect exceptional singing, madness and some deep and meaningfuls. Not for the faint hearted. You have been warned. 02 Crushing on Judith Collins Episode 23rd October 2018 Imagine Anika Moa and Judith Collins MP as an old married couple... well, imagine no longer, it's just one of the delights on offer as Anika invades the home of 'Crusher' Collins, the National Party hard woman. In a no holds barred encounter, Judith deals to PC madness, shares her thoughts on the 'C-word' and faces down her troubles with fake news. 03 Orange is the New Urzila Carlson Episode 310th October 2018 Anika braves the mean streets of West Auckland to spend the day with New Zealand's funniest woman and newly minted Netflix star, comedian Urzila Carlson. It's an incredibly honest and extremely candid conversation, which moves from deeply personal insights to the outer boundaries of Carlson's fearless humour. 04 You can't handle the dark David Farrier Episode 417th October 2018 Fresh from visiting some of the weirdest fringes of the known world via his Netflix series 'Dark Tourist', David Farrier finally meets his match - a rampaging Anika Moa. In this blistering encounter she pushes him beyond the edge of darkness. 05 The Handmates Tale with Chris Parker and Tom Sainsbury Episode 524th October 2018 Anika is in her element in this raunchy and revealing encounter with Chris Parker (Hudson and Halls, Funny Girls) and Tom Sainsbury (Supercity, Kiwis of Snapchat), two of the most prolific actors and comedians in Aotearoa. But will their stellar careers survive a re-imagining of a certain scene from The Handmaid's Tale? You be the judge. 06 The Conversion of Jamie Curry Episode 631st October 2018 Jamie Curry became a YouTube star as a schoolgirl. Her 'Jamie's World' channel attracts millions of viewers with candid posts about her life in suburban N.Z. Now in her early 20s, she's embarking on a new venture - marriage. Her post announcing she was in love with a woman clocked up 1.5 million views, so who better to advise Anika on how to up her social media game? 07 You're a Twerk David Seymour Episode 77th November 2018 The meeting between New Zealand's foremost right wing politician and our wayward songstress could have been a total disaster. Thankfully it's only a car crash. Watch as the pair clash over politics, trade insults and fight like naughty siblings. 08 Sensing Paranormal with Karen O'Leary and Sue Nicholson Episode 814th November 2018 Be amazed as psychic medium and hair dye enthusiast Sue Nicholson predicts the sex of Anika's baby. Moa invades the home of the The Sensing Murder star in Lower Hutt in this spooky special which also features Karen O'Leary, star of Wellington Paranormal. 09 Nips and Tucks with Drag Queens Kita and Anita Episode 921st November 2018 Kita and Anita are two of NZ's most prominent drag queens, co-owners of the legendary Caluzzi and hosts of TVNZ's House of Drag. They deal in offensive, crass and self-deprecating humour so they should have no trouble dealing with Anika Moa, right? Buckle up for a no-holds-barred festival of appalling behaviour and good times. Tragic, but in the best possible way. 10 Fist to Fist with Joseph Parker Episode 1028th November 2018 Joseph Parker has faced some really tough opponents in his professional career, but going the distance with Anika Moa almost proves to be his undoing. The pair slug it out in an often bruising encounter which includes an ill-advised Samoan joke-off, some actual boxing and a musical interlude featuring Joseph's impressive guitar skills. 11 Bromance Emergency with Shorty Street's Boyd and Drew Episode 115th December 2018 Part 1 of 2: Anika is unleashed into the studios where Shortland Street is made. The first stop is an unsettling encounter with the street's most popular male double act and bro-mancers, Boyd and Drew. 12 Tell Me That is Not Your Penis, Dr Warner! Episode 1212th December 2018 Part 2 of 2: Anika grills Shortland Street producer Maxine Fleming, undertakes a steamy audition with T.K. (Ben Mitchell) and talks about penises with Michael Galvin (Dr Warner). She also sings with Ngahuia Piripi (Dr Esther Samuels) and, in an unexpected twist (SPOILER ALERT) she gives birth in the Ferndale Hospital! 13 But Wait There's Moa with Suzanne Paul Episode 1316th January 2019 But wait, there's Moa! Anika invades the home of infomercial queen and cultural taonga Suzanne Paul; mother of Natural Glow, the Suzanne Clip and the novelty hit single The Blue Monkey. Anika challenges the great saleswoman to create a series of infomercials for increasingly bizarre products and she delves into Suzanne's past life as a Playboy Bunny! 14 I'll Show You 'Marvellous', John Campbell Episode 1423rd January 2019 Things start badly when Anika is late for her interview with our most respected broadcaster and national journalistic icon, John Campbell. Moa picks away at John's mana with series of strange questions and encourages the usually well mannered newshound to descend to her level. 15 Riding Robbie Magasiva Episode 1530th January 2019 Anika can barely contain her excitement when she invades the Auckland home of film and TV star Robbie Magasiva, partly because she is the number one fan of Wentworth, in which Robbie plays wayward prison guard Will Jackson. 16 Birthday Carnage with Hilary Barry Episode 166th February 2019 Hilary Barry of all people should have known it wasn't a good idea to invite Anika to invade her pristine home on Auckland's North Shore. The house proud Barry is soon aware of the her folly as the encounter unravels in a haze of party streamers, smeared chocolate cake, shocking sexual innuendo and an actual clown. 17 I'll Wipe the Smile off Your Face Tim Shadbolt Episode 1713th February 2019 It's fair to say that Tim Shadbolt; New Zealand's favourite mayor, former student radical, and now Knight of the Realm, was somewhat bewildered by his encounter with Anika Moa. Perhaps it was the bizarre costume change, or was it the challenge to "wipe the smile" off that famously grinning mug? 18 Get on the Naughty Step, Suzy Cato Episode 1820th February 2019 Anika tricks star children's entertainer and educator Suzy Cato into an adult themed encounter with wild special effects, some seriously unhealthy fast food and a dead cat. 19 Getting the Band Back Together: TrueBliss - Part 1 Episode 1927th February 2019 Part 1 of 2: Twenty years ago a new reality show called Popstars hit NZ's screens. The girls from TrueBliss, the band that emerged from the show, were reality show guinea pigs who briefly became household names with a number one album and a national tour. Anika Moa tracks the girls down with a view of getting the band back together. 20 Getting the Band Back Together: TrueBliss - Part 2 Episode 206th March 2019 Season Finale. Part 2 of 2: TrueBliss are back in the studio to record a 2019 version of their 1999 smash hit 'Tonight'. Anika gathers the girls, but there's a problem, original member Carly Binding refuses to join the fun. But who will sing Carly's part? Could it be Anika?