José Barbosa has previously worked as news director at 95bFM and as reporter for TVNZ7's Media7. Email him on jose@thespinoff.co.nz
The film adaptation of the hit stage musical Cats has been described as a true work of depravity. But could it become an ironic cult favourite?
The buffet offers up a grand opportunity to stuff one's face, but what is the best way to optimise your buffet-going experience and eat all the glorious things?
People have flocked to the Just Cause series drawn by its OTT action mayhem. But how long can mindless fun keep people engaged?
Red Dead Redemption 2 is still creaming it and José Barbosa is still playing it and loving it. But Rockstar is fast losing its sparkle.
There's nothing quite like settling down to watch a holiday-appropriate episode of your favourite TV show. Here's some of The Spinoff's best-loved yuletide episodes.
Every day in the lead-up to Christmas, open the door to reveal a Spinoff writer’s short, sizzling commentary on a weighty subject. Our arbitrary and strictly enforced word limit: 365. …
Every day in the lead-up to Christmas, open the door to reveal a Spinoff writer’s short, sizzling commentary on a weighty subject. Today: José Barbosa on the perfect milkshake.
Every year an 18 metre tall Santa is pieced together and bolted to the front of the Farmers Building on Queen Street. Aucklanders seem to love him, outsiders not so much.
She's touched all our lives in some way, but she's only been able to do that by being a totally-up-for-it chameleon. José Barbosa pays tribute to perhaps New Zealand's brightest …
Tune in to a carnival of royal waves and welly wanging.
We review the entire country and culture of New Zealand, one thing at a time. Today, José Barbosa speaks the gospel of fanny packs.
The latest Assassin's Creed game reviewed, and a thinkin' on the future.
There's a new version of the Xbox out and its makers reckon it's the most powerful home console out there, complete with 4K output and very high FPS. José Barbosa gives the One X a hoon.
After a good long hiatus, José Barbosa comes back to the granddaddy of the zombie survival apocalypse video game.
Our half arse video game series returns and what rubbish awaits inside?
José Barbosa has watched the Election 2017 debates in his bunker and slaved deep into the night fuelled by only canned tuna and the odd dart to bring you this special report.
A tale of a man and the online Star Wars community that kept his brain intact.
Seven years after he hung up his headphones at bFM, Mikey Havoc – musician, trouble maker, radio talent extraordinaire – is back at the station that made him. Ahead of his first Breakfast show on May 8th, Havoc sat down with his former producer José Barbosa to explain what lured him home.
A visit to NZ's biggest video game studio and their amazing selection of soft drinks.
Has any other satirist caught the ridiculousness of New Zealand life better than John Clarke? He's famous for Fred Dagg and We Don't Know How Lucky We Are of course, but here are some lesser know classics.
With the third season of Breaking Bad spinoff Better Call Saul arriving on Lightbox today, José Barbosa makes his case for why the prequel may well be even better than the original.
The Spinoff gets an interview with the one and only Bob Odenkirk, who primes José Barbosa for season three of Better Call Saul.
Spend 3.5 minutes watching two grown men struggle through virtual reality only to find themselves and each other.
In the final season of Parks & Recreation the timeline jumps ahead to 2017. Now that actual 2017 is here, Jose Barbosa wistfully compares fantasy and reality.
Watch two men in their 30s discover you can adjust the size of your characters doodle in Conan Exiles
Further destroy your life by playing games hidden in some of your favourite apps
