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Join us for the final episode of The Real Pod

After eight years, our weekly reality TV podcast is coming to an end with a lunchtime livestream today.

By The Real Pod | 29th November, 2023

The Real Pod’s Alex Casey, Jane Yee and Duncan Greive (Image: Tina Tiller)

Why our longest-running podcast is coming to an end

After nearly a decade, it's time for The Real Pod to say goodbye.

By The Real Pod | 15th November, 2023

Remember when C4 rocked onto NZ screens?

Remember when C4 rocked onto NZ screens?

The glory days of music television in Aotearoa began 20 years ago this month.

By The Real Pod | 19th October, 2023

Below Deck Down Under (Photo: Bravo / Additional design: Tina Tiller)

We need to talk about what happened on Below Deck Down Under

This silly reality show just got very, very real.

By The Real Pod | 30th August, 2023

Introducing Remember When, The Real Pod’s new pop culture nostalgia podcast

Introducing Remember When, The Real Pod’s new pop culture nostalgia podcast

Join us every Thursday for a lovely local nostalgia trip.

By The Real Pod | 9th August, 2023

The Real Pod: In which we drop a massive bombshell

The Real Pod drops a massive bombshell

We have some (exciting, we promise) news...

By The Real Pod | 21st June, 2023

The Real Pod: What’s all this chatter about ‘Turkey teeth’?

The Real Pod: What’s all this chatter about ‘Turkey teeth’?

A casual mention in episode one of Love Island saw a 10,000% increase in searches.

By The Real Pod | 14th June, 2023

The Real Pod: The stinky secrets of the Love Island villa with Iain Stirling

The stinky secrets of the Love Island villa, revealed

How badly does it reek in there? Narrator Iain Stirling answers all The Real Pod's burning questions.

By The Real Pod | 7th June, 2023

Mike Puru in The Voyager New Zealand Media Awards: The Musical

The Real Pod: Star-studded musical moments from Mike Puru to Hamilton

Plus: The Kardashians season three and a look back at Treasure Island

By The Real Pod | 31st May, 2023

Selling Sunset: it’s back (Photo: Netflix)

The Real Pod: We need to talk about the new season of Selling Sunset

Also: the premiere of Tracked and Mike Puru's thrilling new shopping show.

By The Real Pod | 24th May, 2023