Jane Yee, Duncan Greive and Alex Casey gather around the oval table to talk about the latest happenings in New Zealand television and real life in New Zealand.

‘Twas the night before The Champagne Lady’s party and The Real Pod gang are preloading with disgusting flavoured jellybeans and unfounded claims about Avril Lavigne being dead. Before tackling the penultimate week on The Bachelor NZ, we chew over Bill English’s walk-run and the highs and lows of Mother’s Day

Zac Franich’s competitive kayak to the finish line of love is nearly over, and we were blessed to spend time on hometown dates this week. Which Dad has the best facial hair? What is Rosmini? And why did no-one get to stay overnight? All your questions: finally answered to varying degrees of success.

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