Created by Jemaine Clement and Taika Waititi, Wellington Paranormal’s television debut in 2018 took Aotearoa by storm and its international release saw it shoot to #1 on the streaming charts in the USA, beating Rick and Morty, Ted Lasso and everything else (it was #1!). Now you can hear the stars of Wellington Paranormal (Mike Minogue and Karen O'Leary) stumble their way through their very own podcast, where they discuss making the "greatest tv show of all time" (according to their mums). The para-cop-mockumentary is beloved the world over, with millions of fans watching classic kiwi talents like Rhys Darby, Cori Gonzales-Maceur Lynda Topp and Mel Bracewell. Follow us on Instagram, TikTok, and subscribe to our YouTube channel! Also our Linktree is here! This is a Frank Podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Wellington Paranormal | The Podcast is an absolute gem for fans of the show. As a long-time listener and first-time caller, I cannot recommend this podcast enough. It's got a great beat, and you can dance to it. Hosted by Minogue and O'Leary themselves, listening to this podcast feels like hanging out with a couple of old friends. It's like getting an inside look into their lives and the making of the show.
One of the best aspects of this podcast is the chemistry between Minogue and O'Leary. Their banter is natural and easy, just like their on-screen characters. They clearly entertain each other and themselves, which adds an extra layer of enjoyment for listeners. The insight they provide into how the show got made, their individual experiences, and all the random little facts make you feel like part of an exclusive club. I find myself constantly laughing out loud while listening to this podcast.
Furthermore, the depth that this podcast adds to the show is commendable. It goes beyond providing a behind-the-scenes look at how Wellington Paranormal was made; it also delves into the lives of the phenomenal actors who brought these characters to life. This deeper understanding enhances my appreciation for the show and makes up for the fact that Season 4 was its last.
While it's challenging to find any negatives about this podcast, one minor drawback could be its co-host dynamic. Sometimes co-hosted podcasts can feel like hosts are trying to out-funny each other, which can become annoying over time. However, Minogue and O'Leary strike a perfect balance in their humor without overshadowing one another.
In conclusion, The Wellington Paranormal | The Podcast deserves one million stars out of 10/10! It's an absolute delight to listen to Minogue and O'Leary share their experiences and anecdotes from working on such a fun and sweet show. With their infectious chemistry and entertaining banter, this podcast is a must-listen for any fan. I hope it becomes so popular that the TV show gets brought back! There's never too much Wellington Paranormal, and this podcast truly brings out the best in Minogue, O'Leary, and their characters. Thank you for this exciting adventure!
Season 2 of Wellington Paranormal The Podcast is here! Karen O'Leary & Mike Minogue are back with new segments, exciting games, and special guests. They chat about Karen's latest award, upcoming projects and how YOU can be part of the show. Get ready for plenty of laughs, behind-the-scenes stories, and all things paranormal - there's even a showdown to determine the greatest paranormal film or TV show of all time!Follow us on Instagram here!Follow us on TikTok!And subscribe to our YouTube channel!This is a Frank Podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this episode Miniogue and O'Leary make an important public service announcement. You won't want to miss it as they make the announcement and then seemingly change their minds multiple times before settling somewhere in the middle. To be continued?Follow us on Instagram here!Follow us on TikTok!And subscribe to our YouTube channel!This is a Frank Podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Behold! It's the Wellington Paranormal The Podcast The Live Show Podcast! Recorded this year at the Podfest held at Q Theatre in Auckland. With guests Maaka Pohatu, Coiri Gonzales-Maceur and a live audience!Follow us on Instagram here!Follow us on TikTok!And subscribe to our YouTube channel!This is a Frank Podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Cohen is back for the second part of his interview with O'Leary and Minogue. He really has had an incredible career and can currently be seen as the lead in The Cleaner available on Neon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Cohen Holloway is one of Aotearoa's most gifted actors and funniest human beings. He has had a prolific career as both a drama and comedy performer having appeared in everything from Taika's Eagle v Shark; Boy; Hunt for the Wilderpeople and Thor:Ragnorok to Jane Campion's Top of the Lake and Power of the Dog.We loved this chat and it went so long we had to cut it in half. Part two coming next week!Follow us on Instagram here!Follow us on TikTok!And subscribe to our YouTube channel!This is a Frank Podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Tim Van Dammen is the guest on this weeks show and he is an absolute legend. Director of HUNDREDS of New Zealand's best music videos over the last 20 years, TVD joins us to discuss his pathway to directing eps of Wellington Paranormal. His debut feature film and maybe even a little bit of Time Bandits. Follow us on Instagram here!Follow us on TikTok!And subscribe to our YouTube channel!This is a Frank Podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Minogue and O'Leary discuss the Mt Vic Hooters episode and Karen tells Mike about the time she was fuming at him on set. Sheesh!Follow us on Instagram here!Follow us on TikTok!And subscribe to our YouTube channel!This is a Frank Podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Minogue and O'Leary breakdown the Fear the Briannas episode and also talk about getting into fights, talking to God and playing word games with Mum.Follow us on Instagram here!Follow us on TikTok!And subscribe to our YouTube channel!This is a Frank Podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We are honoured by the presence of Hair and Make Up Designer Cath Magiure, who came on board at the end of season 2 and then headed up seasons 3 and 4. Cath is one of life's great humans and we hope you enjoy this chat about a critical role in film and TV production.Follow us on Instagram here!Follow us on TikTok!And subscribe to our YouTube channel!This is a Frank Podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Minogue and O'Leary answer fan questions and there are some absolute crackers this week. There may also be a bit of gossip from Producer Paul Yates and Jemaine Clement on the future of Wellington Paranormal.Follow us on Instagram here!Follow us on TikTok!And subscribe to our YouTube channel!This is a Frank Podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
O'Leary and Minogue discuss one of their all time favourite episodes, Taniwha! This episode guest starred the Prime Minister of the time's partner as a fisherperson captured by this mythical Maori ‘beast'. And, as usual, Minogue and O'Leary struggle to remember what day of the week it is.Follow us on Instagram here!Follow us on TikTok!And subscribe to our YouTube channel!This is a Frank Podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mark Mitchinson AKA Ghost Cop Miller from Mt Vic Hooters joins the pod for a fantastic chat about his career and incredibly interesting life. O'Leary and Minogue loved doing this one and reckon you will love hearing it.Follow us on Instagram here!Follow us on TikTok!And subscribe to our YouTube channel!This is a Frank Podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Minogue and O'Leary babble on about all things non-Wellington Paranormal but very much recent and up to date if a little bit hungover and under the weather and feeling sorry about it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Producer Paul Yates is interviewed on his career and his genius idea to make a TV show with the cops from WWDITS.Follow us on Instagram here!Follow us on TikTok!And subscribe to our YouTube channel!This is a Frank Podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
O'Leary and Minogue are reunited with Maaka ‘Sarge' Pohatu. Reunited and it feels so good! They talk Maaka's pathway to performance, drama school and, of course, Wellington Paranormal. Prepare to be shocked! (Not really, it's pretty lovely really) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
O'Leary and Minogue dive into the last episode of Season 1 - Episode 6, Zombie Cops. Covering juicy topics like TV show catering, risky improvisation and most importantly, who really is the better driver?Follow us on Instagram here!Follow us on TikTok!And subscribe to our YouTube channel!This is a Frank Podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We talk to the magnificent actor, comedian and already champion Cori Gonzales-Maceur who played Nick on What We Do in the Shadows and also appeared on Wellington Paranormal.Follow us on Instagram here!Follow us on TikTok!And subscribe to our YouTube channel!This is a Frank Podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
O'Leary and Minogue discuss the Vampire episode that guest stars the wonderful Cori Gonzales-Maceur. Also discussions on clowns including the strange name Karen gave to (or didn't give to) her son.Follow us on Instagram here!Follow us on TikTok!And subscribe to our YouTube channel!This is a Frank Podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The second part of this epic interview with Wellington Paranormal creator and all around legend, Jemaine Clement sees O'Leary and Minogue ask Fan Questions. Jemaine is also writer/director/star of What We Do in the Shadows as well as one half of Flight of the Conchords and an actor and writer with a list of credits longer than a horse's face. More than all of that, he's just a bloody lovely fella! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
All of our guests are equal but this one is ever so slightly more equal than any other. Jemaine Clement is writer/director/star of What We Do in the Shadows as well as one half of Flight of the Conchords and an actor and writer with a list of credits longer than an orangutan's arm. Jemaine is also creator, producer, writer and director of Wellington Paranormal and, more than all of that, a bloody nice man. We were stoked to have him in a for a chat and we hope you love it as much was we did.Follow us on Instagram here!Follow us on TikTok!And subscribe to our YouTube channel!This is a Frank Podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Minogue and O'Leary discuss the She-Wolf episode which not only stars Ana Scotney, but also Cohen Holloway who was one of the original werewolves in What We Do in the Shadows. Also a very nearly heated discussion about tea, New Years Eve and LSD importation.Follow us on Instagram here!Follow us on TikTok!And subscribe to our YouTube channel!This is a Frank Podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jackie van Beek not only won Best Actress for her role in the What We Do in the Shadows movie but also directed a slew of episodes of the television show spinoff as well as Wellington Paranormal. She is a hugely talented and hilarious inhuman being and a fantastic guest!Follow us on Instagram here!Follow us on TikTok!And subscribe to our YouTube channel!This is a Frank Podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
O'Leary and Minogue are back with another Fan Question special. They also judge and review each other's Christmas gift giving efforts, reveal this week's euro lotto numbers and Karen talks about the time she was nearly shot in South Africa.Follow us on Instagram here!Follow us on TikTok!And subscribe to our YouTube channel!This is a Frank Podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Minogue and O'Leary discuss their trip to Europe, Mike pooing his pants before meeting a legend of New Zealand television and they do a table read of a scene from The Ghost House episode in an attempt to partially answer the question ‘How much of the show is improvised???'Follow us on Instagram here!Follow us on TikTok!And subscribe to our YouTube channel!This is a Frank Podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The incredible Tom Sainsbury joins Minogue and O'Leary to discuss his road to Wellington Paranormal, how he trampled over his best friend to get the role of Officer Parker, and also shares some absolutely horrendous dating stories. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
O'Leary and Minogue discuss the Jemaine Clement written and directed episode ‘Demon Girl'. Karen reveals secrets behind O'Leary being caught on a fence for the first time, Mike discusses cleaning out his kitchen and both discuss the infamous in-car cameras, the “No-Go Pros”.Follow us on Instagram here!Follow us on TikTok!And subscribe to our YouTube channel!This is a Frank Podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Minogue and O'Leary discuss all things Christmassy like horse and greyhound racing; who is the best gift giver and what they have got for each other this year!Follow us on Instagram here!Follow us on TikTok!And subscribe to our YouTube channel!This is a Frank Podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The core four cast get together for the first time on the pod to answer all your fan questions. Well, not all of them. But some of them. Find out what paranormal entity Tom Sainsbury would sleep with, what each cast member stole from set and what their favourite episodes were.Follow us on Instagram here!Follow us on TikTok!And subscribe to our YouTube channel!This is a Frank Podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
O'Leary and Minogue discuss supermarket security, Karen's possibly haunted house, first day nerves, costume malfunctions and whether re-using a toothbrush after it's been in a toilet is socially acceptable.Follow us on Instagram here!Follow us on TikTok!And subscribe to our YouTube channel!This is a Frank Podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Karen and Mike share stories of the rocky path on the way to Wellington Paranormal being made, including Mike's nerve-racking seating arrangement at a Hunt for the Wilderpeople table read and ALMOST playing Sir Edmund Hillary. Karen remembers the time she rescued Mike from an embarrassing joke attempt with Jemaine Clement. Plus what was Taika Waititi's role on the series?Follow us on Instagram here!Follow us on TikTok!And subscribe to our YouTube channel!This is a Frank Podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
That's right, we're soon to release the official podcast for Wellington Paranormal. We're going to call it "Wellington Paranormal The Podcast". Seems logical. Which, on reflection, maybe isn't "on brand".Join us very soon for the very first episode and we'll see how we go. Also now you're here, you might as well give us a 5 star rating and a glowing review in advance. Save yourself the hassle of doing it later.Follow us on Instagram here!Follow us on TikTok!And subscribe to our YouTube channel! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Officers O'Leary and Minogue are back together at last to host the official Wellington Paranormal podcast. With rare behind the scenes stories and special guest appearances from stars, creators and creatives from the show.Karen and Mike swap stories about their unlikely path to becoming global television stars and having to be "the funny ones" for two of New Zealand's most beloved comedic voices, Taika Waititi and Jemaine Clement.In this inaugural ep, the pair sit down to catch up on what's been happening in each other's lives since the chart-topping TV show aired around the world. Karen's been busy as, with TV gigs like Taskmaster NZ and being a Community Investigator on Paddy Gower Has Issues, as well as starring in films like The Breaker Upperers and Nude Tuesday. Meanwhile, Mike's been broadcasting daily on Radio Hauraki as well as taking cool trips to the hospital to suss an almighty painful kidney stone brought on by adult handstands.Follow us on Instagram here!Follow us on TikTok!And subscribe to our YouTube channel!This is a Frank Podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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