James Mustapic

James Mustapic is studying Media and Communication at University. As well as making videos about his love for Shortland Street, he loves reality TV shows (mainly the ones with tyra banks on them)

Media
Jul 4, 2018

Repressed Memories: Was 2009 Shortland Street's greatest year ever?

Shocking deaths, forbidden love, multiple Harry Warners and TK in a fedora – revisiting the glory of Shortland Street in 2009.

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Music
Jun 27, 2018

Repressed Memories: The boys of early-2000s New Zealand pop music

In Repressed Memories, James Mustapic delves into NZ pop culture's graveyard and digs up some bodies. This episode: remembering Dane Rumble, Fast Crew, J. Williams, Evermore and Scribe.

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Television
Mar 23, 2017

Watch: Repressed Memories #4 – The Ferndale Strangler still slays

Please enjoy the final episode (for now) of our online series Repressed Memories, wherein James Mustapic revisits the iconic Ferndale Strangler storyline from 2007 era Shortland Street.

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Television
Mar 20, 2017

There’s a stage musical based on Shortland Street coming and it’s going to be great

We sent local Ferndale fanatic James Mustapic along to preview snippets of Shortland Street: The Musical, because that's a thing.

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Television
Mar 16, 2017

Watch: Repressed Memories #3 – Was Michael Murphy robbed of the New Zealand Idol crown?

Please enjoy the second episode of our new online series Repressed Memories, wherein James Mustapic revisits weird local shows from his childhood.

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Television
Mar 9, 2017

Watch: Repressed Memories #2 – Were the mid 2000s the golden age of Sticky TV?

Please enjoy the second episode of our new online series Repressed Memories, wherein James Mustapic revisits weird New Zealand shows from his childhood

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Television
Mar 2, 2017

Watch the first episode of our new online series Repressed Memories… SENSING MURDER EDITION

James Mustapic introduces his new online series Repressed Memories, and explains why he decided to revisit Sensing Murder for the first harrowing episode.

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Television
Dec 15, 2016

Important news: Shorty Street Scandal is back from the grave for one night only

James Mustapic of genius Youtube channel Shorty Street scandal is coming out of retirement to do a live Shortland Street show at The Basement this weekend. He explains why.

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Television
Dec 15, 2015

Television: Video – The Prestigious 2015 Shorty Street Scandal Awards

James Mustapic of Shorty Street Scandal presents his awards to the good people of Ferndale in 2015.

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Television
Dec 1, 2015

Television: Preview the Incredible Shorty Street Scandal Debut Single + LIVE SHOW Announcement!

Preview James Mustapic's incredible debut single 'Hold Your Hand in Mine Harry Warner' and scroll down for a CRAZY LIVE SPINOFF EVENT ANNOUNCEMENT.

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Television
Dec 12, 2014

Street Week: The Shorty Street Scandal Awards

In the wake of the 2014 Shortland St Season finale, beloved Youtube recapper James Mustapic presents the inaugural Shorty Street Scandal Awards. // Congratulations to all the deserving winners. If you haven't …

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