Podcast appearances and mentions of Bret McKenzie

Joe Thomas was thrown into the spotlight in 2008 when British comedy ‘The Inbetweeners’ hit out TV screens. His character, Simon Cooper, suffered all manner of teenage humiliations at the hands of his friends, played by Simon Bird, Blake Harrison, and James Buckley. Now he’s on our side of the world, joining the line-up of Kiwi talent involved in TVNZ’s ‘NZ Spy’, starring alongside Rose Matafeo, Bret McKenzie, and Paul Williams. The show focuses on New Zealand’s three newest spies, and somewhat bumbling, spies, who have to track down the nation’s biggest enemy – the head of the Australian Secret Service. Thomas told Jack Tame this was one of those projects he knew would be good from the moment he read the script. “With comedy you can just tell like, immediately, if it’s gonna be good ... and within the first sort of page, I just thought, yeah this is great.” “Sometimes you just get jobs and you’re like, oh this is great, and you’re like, I was honestly like, what’s the catch?” LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Johnny Mac covers comedy news including Nikki Glaser hosting American Idol's “Taylor Swift Night” and discussing, on Good Morning America, how she'd have to adapt to host the Oscars compared with the Golden Globes. Bobby Lee and Andrew Santino wrapped a 10-episode unscripted series, The Bad Game Show, inspired by Bad Friends and produced for digital distribution with brand-partnership revenue. Jimmy Fallon faced backlash for designing a Survivor 50 challenge that led to contestant Christian voting himself off; Fallon apologized on The Tonight Show and had Christian on as a guest. Other items: Shane Gillis appeared with Flyers mascot Gritty before an NHL playoff game; Patton Oswalt and current wife Meredith Salinger responded to criticism over his post honoring his late wife; Tim Ecker becomes the new on-camera face of the Onion-run Infowars; a report on Josh Johnson's college set; TMZ notes accusations involving Jelly Roll and Nicole Arbor; the Guardian reports Russell Brand's comments and allegations; Ben Affleck and Matt Damon receive a Robin Williams legacy award; New Zealand Spy premieres with Bret McKenzie; Chris O'Dowd joins Bill Burr in Bender. 00:17 Nikki Glaser Oscars?01:45 Bad Friends Game Show02:23 Fallon Survivor Backlash03:47 Shane Gillis NHL Hype04:03 Patton Oswalt Tribute Debate04:39 Onion Takes Infowars06:50 Josh Johnson Campus Set08:06 Jelly Roll Nicole Arbor Feud09:31 Russell Brand Allegations11:22 Robin Williams Legacy Award11:44 New Zealand Spy Preview12:28 Burr O'Dowd Film Bender1 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news-with-johnny-mac-a-daily-briefing-on-comedians-and-the-comedy-industry--4522158/support.Daily Comedy News is the number one comedy news podcast, delivering daily coverage of standup comedy, late night television, comedy specials, tours, and the business of comedy.COMEDY SURVIVOR in the facebook group.Contact John at John@thesharkdeck dot com For Uninterrupted Listening, use the Apple Podcast App and click the banner that says Uninterrupted Listening.  $4.99/month John's Substack about media is free.This is the animal sanctuary mentioned in the February 10 episode.

One of the great New Zealanders, Bret McKenzie from Flight Of The Conchords joined the show to talk upcoming tour, memories of Oscars and Grammy nights, why Kiwis overachieve and more. Catch Mick in the Morning, with Roo, Titus & Rosie LIVE from 6-9am weekdays on 105.1 Triple M Melbourne or via the LiSTNR app. Mick In The Morning Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/molloy Triple M Melbourne Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/triplemmelb Triple M Melbourne TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@triplemmelbourne Triple M Melbourne Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/triplemmelbourneSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

FULL SHOW : Friend of the show Jim Jefferies joins us live from LA, we're during our best to get an update on Roo's friend Riley Green after someone through a phone at him. Scott Pendlebury has avoided suspension yet again and Mick isn't happy about it, he's also not happy that Jess Wilson is never in the office plus Oscar winner and songwriter extraordinaire Bret McKenzie stops by to talk sheep sound effects.Catch Mick in the Morning, with Roo, Titus & Rosie LIVE from 6-9am weekdays on 105.1 Triple M Melbourne or via the LiSTNR app. Mick In The Morning Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/molloy Triple M Melbourne Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/triplemmelb Drop us a voice memo: https://www.mickinthemorning.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brett McKenzie is touring his new album: 'Freak Out City', at the Thornbury Theatre on March 20 and 21.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's show, Jase still has debacles even in the city, Mike's a piss face and Keyzie's confused about a housewarming gift. Follow The Big Show on Instagram Subscribe to the podcast now on iHeartRadio, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts!Featuring Jason Hoyte, Mike Minogue, and Keyzie, "The Big Show" drive you home weekdays from 4pm on Radio Hauraki.Providing a hilarious escape from reality for those ‘backbone’ New Zealanders with plenty of laughs and out-the-gate yarns.Download the full podcast here:iHeartRadioAppleSpotify IT'S BUSINESS TIME STAMPS:(00:00) Intro: Keyzie's beautiful skin(04:19) Jase's absolute mozz(10:53) Piss Face Mogey(15:03) WHO WANTS REBURGER(19:51) TV TIME(25:25) Intro: Invites?(28:02) Housewarming gifts(33:00) Your ideas(36:38) BRET MCKENZIE JOINS US(50:25) Intro: The anniversary(53:26) The BACKBONE Bench(56:52) BREAKING NEWS(60:45) Farewell Follow The Big Show on InstagramSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ahead of performing at Electric Ave in Christchurch and at Meow Nui in Wellington on May 1, Bret McKenzie called in for a chat about his latest solo album Freak Out City and the enduring friendship with Jermaine Clement that's seeing them do Flight Of The Conchords again in May.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Vroom vroom! Drivveeeee On today's show: Josh Aoraki joins the show today to discuss the impending Annular eclipse and Obama clarifying his comments after saying that aliens are “real”. Bonus beat: Stardome has a brand new show! Check it out! Grammy and Academy Award–winning songwriter, composer and performer Bret McKenzie joins the show to discuss his upcoming tour! And, Christoph el Truento joins the show to discuss his upcoming performance at Splore! Thanks to The Beer Spot!

The Rush Hour with Maroon and Hindy chat to Bret McKenzie from Flight of the Concords, they take your calls on where you (or someone you know) got your old fella stuck, and Hindy gives a MAFS (and peacock) update!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The extraordinary Bret McKenzie joins Jonesy & Amanda to chat about his upcoming Aussie tour!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From chatting to the hilarious Bret McKenzie to shoes that look like LEGO BLOCKS, there's a lot to unpack on today's show!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Flight of the Conchords' Bret McKenzie unveils new album 'Freak Out City' Kiwi musician and comedian Bret McKenzie, best known for his work with Flight of the Conchords, is set to release his second album next week. Freak Out City is a follow-up to his 2022 solo project Songs Without Jokes. The lead off single is All I Need, and Bret McKenzie says it's inspired by his long-term relationship with his wife, Hannah. "It's funny, when you've been in a relationship that long, there are some days where you love each other more than other days... and on one of those days where things were going great, I sat down at the piano and wrote this song." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hier endet unsere Reise: Dom und Lasse präsentieren euch den Audio-Kommentar zum krönenden Abschluss der "Herr der Ringe"-Trilogie. Viel Spaß mit unserer Trivia, vielen Abschweifungen und Fan-Gelaber. Audio-Kommentar: Der Herr der Ringe: Die Rückkehr des Königs Kommentiert von Lasse Vogt & Dom Enthält Musik komponiert von Howard Shore, Bret McKenzie und Jemaine Clement

There's plenty of treasures, national and otherwise in this week's Loose Ends. Joanna Lumley describes selecting from a lifetime's worth of lists, poems and anecdotes to create a thoughtful, moving and often hilarious anthology that she says describes the workings of her mind perfectly. Playwright James Graham on updating his play Dear England to send it touring the country and why the story of England football manager Gareth Southgate is exactly the way to cheer us all, even if you never want or need to understand the offside rule. Journalist Esther Walker on being rejected umpteen times by "very mean" publishers before bringing out her debut novel that explores what it is children give us and what it is they take away. With music from ex-Flight of the Conchords frontman and Oscar-winning Muppets songwriter Bret McKenzie and Egyptian-British singer and TikTok star Nxdia.Presenter: Clive Anderson Producer: Olive Clancy Assistand Producer: Nancy Bennie

Welcome to the kick off of Transmissions' new season with your host, Jason P. Woodbury, after a wonderful summer mini-series from Tyler Wilcox, All One Song: A Neil Young Podcast. We first encountered this week's guest, New Zealand songwriter, actor, and composer Bret McKenzie, as one half of the indie pop/comedy duo Flight of the Conchords in the mid-2000s. But did you know that before that, he was a member of one of New Zealand's most popular reggae party bands? "Just for context, reggae music in New Zealand is kind of rock music in America or maybe even country," McKenzie says. "Outside Jamaica, New Zealand has the highest sales of Bob Marley records in the world. And it's the music you hear playing in the background when you're out." Since then, he's gone onto composer for film and TV projects like The Simpsons, The Muppets, Spongebob Squarepants, and more, and in 2022, he released Songs Without Jokes via Sub Pop Records. Inspired by vintage Los Angeles pop, the record showcased McKenzie sans obvious jokes, but not without levity and good humor. His new album, Freak Out City came out on August 15. Bolstered by vintage electric piano and groovy and psychedelic touches, it finds McKenzie expanding his Nilsson-esque palette with touches of Steely Dan, JJ Cale, and Todd Rundgren. McKenzie joins us on Transmissions to discuss the rabbit holes of modern life, cutting the record with studio legends like Leland Sklar, the Conchords specific brand of comedy, and shares details about his proposed Emmet Otter reboot with Ed Helms. We're brought to you by Aquarium Drunkard, an independent music media crew headed by Justin Gage. Over at Aquarium Drunkard, you'll gain access to 20 years of music writing, playlist, essays, mixtapes, radio special, podcasts, videos and more.

In this edition of Great Chats with Francesca Rudkin, we hear the heart-wrenching but uplifting story of Timoti te Moke - who turned his life around and is now a doctor and role model to so many. And Francesca speaks with Dr Rachel Clarke about the fascinating world of organ donation - and the case that sparked interest around the world. Plus we all know Bret McKenzie from Flight of the Conchords fame. But he's gone on to produce music for Hollywood blockbusters and he talks with Francesca about his new album Freak Out City. Great Chats with Francesca Rudkin brings you the best interviews from Newstalk ZB's The Sunday Session. Listen on iHeartRadio or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Met ditmaal: GANS, Paul Weller, The Heavy Heavy, Cass McCombs, Ron Sexsmith, Osees, Spacey Jane, Fust, Bret McKenzie, Ro & Paradise Funk, The Black Keys, Galaxie 500, Valerie June, Shame, plus een exclusieve instore van Paul Bond. Concerto Radio, aflevering 610 (22 augustus 2025): GANS, BUSINESS: GANS Paul Weller, Pinball: Find El Dorado The Heavy […]

One half of the iconic Kiwi musical comedy duo Flight of the Conchords, Bret McKenzie is back with another solo album. ‘Freak Out City' is a collection of songs he developed while performing live across NZ and the US with his eight-piece band The State Highway Wonders. The album is eclectic, filled with comedic and theatrical elements, and Estelle Clifford joined Jack Tame to give her thoughts on the album. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

KAYTRANADA. Dijon. Molly Tuttle. We discuss the best new albums of the week with arts critic Amelia Mason from WBUR in Boston.Intro• KAYTRANADA, 'AIN'T NO DAMN WAY!' (Stream)The Starting 5• Dijon, 'Baby' (Stream)• Marissa Nadler, 'New Radiations' (Stream)• Molly Tuttle, 'So Long Little Miss Sunshine' (Stream)• Pile, 'Sunshine and Balance Beams' (Stream)• Joseph Decosimo, 'Fiery Gizzard' (Stream)The Lightning Round• Cassandra Jenkins, 'My Light, My Massage Parlor'• Cass McCombs, 'Interior Live Oak'• Audrey Hobert, 'Who's The Clown' (Read our feature on Audrey Hobert on NPR.org)• Najee Janey, 'Royalty'• Bret McKenzie, 'Freak Out City'See our Long List of albums out Aug. 15 and sample more than 50 of them via our New Music Friday playlist on npr.org.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

With a focus more on fun than funny, Flight of the Conchords' Bret McKenzie breaks down Freak Out City, chatting about it track by track with Hunter for Long Player. 

With a focus more on fun than funny, Flight of the Conchords' Bret McKenzie breaks down Freak Out City, chatting about it track by track with Hunter for Long Player. 

Troy Kingi called up from the Bay Of Islands to give us an update on his ten albums in ten years in ten genres - with an exclusive reveal on the title of the upcoming ninth album in the series, plus his upcoming with gig with Bret McKenzie that's being organised by Neil Finn. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kiwi musician and comedian Bret McKenzie, best known for his work with Flight of the Conchords, is set to release his second album next week. Freak Out City is a follow-up to his 2022 solo project Songs Without Jokes. The lead off single is All I Need, and Bret McKenzie says it's inspired by his long-term relationship with his wife, Hannah. "It's funny, when you've been in a relationship that long, there are some days where you love each other more than other days... and on one of those days where things were going great, I sat down at the piano and wrote this song." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin Full Show Podcast for Sunday 10th August 2025, Flight of the Conchords star Bret McKenzie speaks ahead of the release of his new solo album Freak Out City. He talks about writing for movies and inheriting 50 race horses. Actress Kate Burton is the daughter of global screen star Richard Burton, she tells Francesca why the latest biopic of her father is the first she's endorsed. Labour leader Chris Hipkins talks about whether his party is doing a good job in opposition and whether they are doing enough to win New Zealanders back while Francesca slams their education spokesperson Willow-Jean Prime for a seemingly lazy and arrogant reaction to an invitation to meet over education reform. And fibremaxxing is trending - wellness contributor Erin O'Hara has been looking into whether the evidence behind the trend stacks up. Get the Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin Full Show Podcast every Sunday on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

FIRST WITH YESTERDAY'S NEWS (highlights from the weekend on Newstalk ZB) I'll Try to Contain Myself/What Are You On About?/Peter on Peter/Gazillions of Songs/Threads of OptimismSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jacob loves artisanal cheese -- so why did he upset the cheesemaker at the Farmer's Market? Jessica is one of the most stylish people around -- so why does she want a sparkly crocheted toilet paper cover from a Farmer's Market? And what do Taika Waititi, Bret McKenzie, and golf have to do with the Farmer's Market? Maybe nothing! But then again, maybe everything! We also discuss protein donuts, a preponderance of watermelons, and relay some surprisingly accurate information about snakes! Join us on the Cluedunnit Patreon (patreon.com/cluedunnitpodcast) and tell us what snakes you're afraid of! We watched THE BROKENWOOD MYSTERIES, season 7, episode 4, "Something Nasty in the Market." Follow us on the socials and let us know what you think!  Facebook: @cluedunnitpodcast   Instagram: @cluedunnitpodcast And don't forget to discover even more mysteries and community with us on Patreon!  You can find us on Apple podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cluedunnit/id1582713330 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1PLXRlrkJFBTE6eE97YPwQ Overcast: You'll need to login with your Overcast account, but once you do, we're at https://overcast.fm/itunes1582713330/cluedunnit YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@cluedunnitpodcast

Bret McKenzie now mainly works on movie soundtracks, the Simpsons, Minecraft and the Muppets among them, which brings the pure delight of hearing his songs sung by Lady Gaga, Benedict Cumberbatch, Miss Piggy and Tony Bennett. He talks here about his early life in Wellington (ballet teacher Mum, racehorse trainer Dad), narrative comedy, songwriting heroes and his new album Freak Out City, and unravels New Zealand's double-edged sense of humour. Along with … … how Randy Newman pitches songs for soundtracks … “the test of a good song works is if it works with just one instrument” … lyrics he loved growing up like 16 Tons by Tennessee Ernie Ford – ‘Some people say a man is made out of mud/ A poor man's made out of muscle and blood' … Morrissey's wounded reaction to his sausage-firing Quilloughby on the Simpsons ‘Panic On The Streets Of Springfield' ... solving the “fun puzzles” of a song brief and writing for “donkeys who have a dream” … the ingenious humour of John Prine, Harry Nilsson and Leonard Cohen … the moment in his live shows where he asks the audience for a story and creates a song around it – “one woman suggested ‘falling out of love' with her husband standing right beside her” ... playing the local girls schools aged 15 as the drummer in a James Brown funk band … reworking rejected songs – “which was hard with one from Paddington with its multiple rhymes for marmalade and Peru” … Flight Of The Conchords lampooning the acts they loved (Bowie, Pet Shop Boys) and playing the O2 – “pretending to be a stadium band and the audience pretending to be a stadium audience” … live on-stage application of the John Lennon “pomegranate” lyric-solving technique … “Play like a used car salesman! I need a Steely Dan solo here!” Recording with LA session legends like Leland Sklar. Order Bret's ‘Freak Out City' album here: https://music.subpop.com/bretmckenzie_freakoutcityFind out more about how to help us to keep the conversation going: https://www.patreon.com/wordinyourear Tour dates and tickets …https://www.ticketmaster.co.uk/bret-mckenzie-tickets/artist/5380913 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bret McKenzie now mainly works on movie soundtracks, the Simpsons, Minecraft and the Muppets among them, which brings the pure delight of hearing his songs sung by Lady Gaga, Benedict Cumberbatch, Miss Piggy and Tony Bennett. He talks here about his early life in Wellington (ballet teacher Mum, racehorse trainer Dad), narrative comedy, songwriting heroes and his new album Freak Out City, and unravels New Zealand's double-edged sense of humour. Along with … … how Randy Newman pitches songs for soundtracks … “the test of a good song works is if it works with just one instrument” … lyrics he loved growing up like 16 Tons by Tennessee Ernie Ford – ‘Some people say a man is made out of mud/ A poor man's made out of muscle and blood' … Morrissey's wounded reaction to his sausage-firing Quilloughby on the Simpsons ‘Panic On The Streets Of Springfield' ... solving the “fun puzzles” of a song brief and writing for “donkeys who have a dream” … the ingenious humour of John Prine, Harry Nilsson and Leonard Cohen … the moment in his live shows where he asks the audience for a story and creates a song around it – “one woman suggested ‘falling out of love' with her husband standing right beside her” ... playing the local girls schools aged 15 as the drummer in a James Brown funk band … reworking rejected songs – “which was hard with one from Paddington with its multiple rhymes for marmalade and Peru” … Flight Of The Conchords lampooning the acts they loved (Bowie, Pet Shop Boys) and playing the O2 – “pretending to be a stadium band and the audience pretending to be a stadium audience” … live on-stage application of the John Lennon “pomegranate” lyric-solving technique … “Play like a used car salesman! I need a Steely Dan solo here!” Recording with LA session legends like Leland Sklar. Order Bret's ‘Freak Out City' album here: https://music.subpop.com/bretmckenzie_freakoutcityFind out more about how to help us to keep the conversation going: https://www.patreon.com/wordinyourear Tour dates and tickets …https://www.ticketmaster.co.uk/bret-mckenzie-tickets/artist/5380913 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bret McKenzie now mainly works on movie soundtracks, the Simpsons, Minecraft and the Muppets among them, which brings the pure delight of hearing his songs sung by Lady Gaga, Benedict Cumberbatch, Miss Piggy and Tony Bennett. He talks here about his early life in Wellington (ballet teacher Mum, racehorse trainer Dad), narrative comedy, songwriting heroes and his new album Freak Out City, and unravels New Zealand's double-edged sense of humour. Along with … … how Randy Newman pitches songs for soundtracks … “the test of a good song works is if it works with just one instrument” … lyrics he loved growing up like 16 Tons by Tennessee Ernie Ford – ‘Some people say a man is made out of mud/ A poor man's made out of muscle and blood' … Morrissey's wounded reaction to his sausage-firing Quilloughby on the Simpsons ‘Panic On The Streets Of Springfield' ... solving the “fun puzzles” of a song brief and writing for “donkeys who have a dream” … the ingenious humour of John Prine, Harry Nilsson and Leonard Cohen … the moment in his live shows where he asks the audience for a story and creates a song around it – “one woman suggested ‘falling out of love' with her husband standing right beside her” ... playing the local girls schools aged 15 as the drummer in a James Brown funk band … reworking rejected songs – “which was hard with one from Paddington with its multiple rhymes for marmalade and Peru” … Flight Of The Conchords lampooning the acts they loved (Bowie, Pet Shop Boys) and playing the O2 – “pretending to be a stadium band and the audience pretending to be a stadium audience” … live on-stage application of the John Lennon “pomegranate” lyric-solving technique … “Play like a used car salesman! I need a Steely Dan solo here!” Recording with LA session legends like Leland Sklar. Order Bret's ‘Freak Out City' album here: https://music.subpop.com/bretmckenzie_freakoutcityFind out more about how to help us to keep the conversation going: https://www.patreon.com/wordinyourear Tour dates and tickets …https://www.ticketmaster.co.uk/bret-mckenzie-tickets/artist/5380913 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week the Loemis winter festival begins in Wellington with multiple events incorporating music, dance, food and art across the region until June 21. One of those shows will see iconic Wellington musician and Oscar winner Bret McKenzie and his band the State Highway Wonders taking the stage. Bret McKenzie and Loemis festival director Andrew Laking joined Nick in the studio to discuss the festival. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

En Turbo 3 y 180 Grados estrenamos hoy un nuevo adelanto del disco que han grabado Los Estanques y El Canijo de Jerez; en este caso escuchamos 'Luna, tú me llevas', cañonazo de corte rumbero y funky que absorbe las influencias del sonido caño roto de grupos como Los Chichos, Las Grecas y Los Chorbos. Y también en esta sesión: las últimas novedades de Lizzo, Bret McKenzie, Justine Skye junto a Kaytranada, Ashley Monroe junto a Britney Spencer y Delabruma.Playlist:LIZZO - Still Bad (Animal Style)L'IMPÉRATRICE - Me da igualBANDALOS CHINOS - El ritmoDAFT PUNK - CrescendollsJUSTINE SKYE - Oh Lala (feat. Kaytranada)TUNE-YARDS - How Big Is The RainbowGIRL ULTRA - Tomás (feat. Chromeo & Empress Of)CHROMEO - Personal EffectsNATALIE BERGMAN - DanceBRET MCKENZIE - All I NeedASHLEY MONROE - Bitter Swisher Sweet (feat. Britney Spencer)BROS - Tell MeTHE WAR ON DRUGS - Under The PressureÁNGEL STANICH - Os traigo amorPUÑO DRAGÓN - EmiliaJUVENTUDE - Reina de mis malesLOS ESTANQUES Y EL CANIJO DE JEREZ - Luna, tú me llevasDERBY MOTORETA'S BURRITO KACHIMBA - Las leyes de la fronteraKING GIZZARD & THE LIZARD WIZARD - WitchcraftPSYCHEDELIC PORN CRUMPETS - Incubator (V2000)DELABRUMA - Si nada te importaMUSE - ReapersRAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE - Wake UpKALEO - USA TODAYDEWOLFF - TruceEscuchar audio

In Episode 4 of I'm in This Movie, Chelsea talks about representation, binary choices, and finding community as she explores herself through the lens of The Muppets! What the Hype?! Podcast on Apple Podcasts What the Hype?! Podcast on YouTube Contact Chelsea Instagram - @ChelseaLeeH17 Letterboxd An American Workplace | A Retrospective The Office Podcast Crossroads of Destiny | An Avatar: TLA Universe Podcast Cinescope Instagram - @cinescopepodcast YouTube Website Email thecinescopepodcast@gmail.com

Featuring a chat with Jimmy from Roundhead Studios about their upcoming INFINITY SESSIONS livestream with Neil Finn, LEAO and Vera Ellen. This week on That's The Spirit, Professor Peter Lineham discussed the correlation between wealth and religions according to the recent NZ census. Matthew also spoke to Bret McKenzie, Mahuia Bridgman Cooper, and Karyn Rachtman about the music on Plankton: The Movie. Then Lisa Crawley phoned in from Los Angeles to chat about her latest single What Can You Do. Thanks to The Beer Spot!

HODD overseas adventure time! We headed to Wellington to chat with Kiwi comedy and music legend, and one half of Flight of the Conchords, Bret McKenzie and he gave us a masterclass on playing with our kids. Bret makes up silly stuff for a day job (he even won an Oscar for it!) and as a dad he's focused his gift for absurdity and daftness into creating pro level games for his kids, and he gives us some of his best hits. They're awesome! Seriously, you're gonna want to write them down.  Bret also has some great insights about why putting in the time is so powerful, why connecting with community and investing in your neighbourhood is so good for your kids and also how to keep a lookout for that special thing that fires your kid up and ignites that spark of interest. He also reveals that despite his best efforts he might never get a billy cart built for his younger son. When it comes to DIY construction, Bret makes a great songwriter. However, one great thing Bret has constructed is a life that ensures he is there for his family, and his passion for simply turning up and providing consistency for his kids is clear… even if this means they just think he's a half decent chauffeur.  We can't thank Bret enough for having a chat, we got seriously inspired on the creative play front, and man did we laugh a lot. Bret's album, Songs without Jokes is here on Apple or here on Spotify - check it out! And obviously, if you've never seen Flight of the Conchords, please drop everything now and do so - it truly is one of the all time greats. You can contact us howotherdadsdad.com — On our little NZ adventure we needed cars to move our families and gear around, and of course we used our friends at HERTZ.  Getting the keys was a breeze, the cars were brand new and in great condition, and drop off back at the airport was super simple and lightening fast.  So next time you travel, do the same and use HERTZ.  And if that travel is in Australia, go to hertz.com.au/hodd where you can grab a 25% discount off the base rate. T&Cs and exclusions apply - see website for details.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, we are talking about the rise of New Zealand's most ridiculous band and comedy troupe: Flight Of The Conchords. A band spotify describes as  "self proclaimed "fourth most" popular guitar-based digi-bongo a cappella -rap-runk-comedy trio."  (for more reference)Do yourself a favor and listen to their music before the episode! It will make so much more sense and you'll have damn good laugh. My favorite songs are:We Are Both In Love With A Sexy LadyHurt FeelingsToo Many Dicks On The Dance FloorSources:Flight Of The Conchords WebsiteA Texan Odyssey Mockumentary Text for a shoutout! Support the Show.Want your episodes early? Sign up HERE to the newsletter. You will get episodes a week early!Connect:Instagram: @culturecultshowEmail: culturecultshow@gmail.comSend in your best travel story to share on the podcast via voice message or email:culturecultshow@gmail.com

On this week's Talkhouse Podcast we've got a pair of New Zealanders who've forged incredible careers in music and comedy and comedic music: Jemaine Clement and Ruban Nielson.  I'm guessing Clement is best known to our listeners as half of Flight of the Conchords, his musical and acting duo with Bret McKenzie. They haven't put out a record or toured much in the last decade or so, but their albums and HBO series definitely endure with their subtle hilarity. Clement has of course been plenty busy post-Conchords as both an actor and director. His 2014 mockumentary What We Do in the Shadows, co-directed with his old friend Taika Watiti, spun off into one of the funniest shows on TV, and you've also heard or seen him in everything from Despicable Me to the latest Avatar movie. In the awful event that you're not familiar with Flight of the Conchords, here's their David Bowie tribute, simply called “Bowie,” which is discussed a bit in this episode. Clement seemed excited—and well prepared!—to speak with Ruban Nielson, the singer-guitarist behind Unknown Mortal Orchestra. Though both of these guys are, as I said, from New Zealand and fans of each other's work, they had never met before. UMO, as Nielson's band is known for short, has been making a sort of uncategorizable music since 2010; they most often get pegged as psychedelic rock, which isn't wrong, but also doesn't tell the whole story. There are also elements of lo-fi indie rock, a bit of funk, and some garage rock. But the fact that it's tough to name is part of what makes UMO's music so appealing. Check out a little their song “The Garden,” which opens the latest UMO album, V.  These guys have a fantastic conversation that spans everything from the history of New Zealand and their shared Maori heritage to an in-depth examination of the Jagstang, a guitar designed by Kurt Cobain and favored by Nielson. They talk about bombing on stage—and getting bombed before getting on stage—and they share stories about coming up in a shared place. Also, you'll hear the phrase “sad funky ghost,” perhaps for the first and last time in your life. Enjoy. Thanks for listening to the Talkhouse Podcast, and thanks to Jemaine Clement and Ruban Nielson for chatting. If you like what you heard, please follow Talkhouse on your favorite podcasting platform, and be sure to check out all the goodies at Talkhouse.com. This episode was produced by Myron Kaplan, and the Talkhouse theme is composed and performed by the Range. See you next time! 

This week we finish the epic film franchise that is perfect for when the turkey has you glued to the couch. We watched the Lord of the Rings - The Return of the King, All this stuffing is so heavy, Sam. Our most awarded and gayest movie to date! How will Lord of the Rings - The Return of the King hold up? Host: Nic Panel: Keiko, Madison, and Matthew Directed by Peter Jackson Starring: Sean Astin, Cate Blanchett, Orlando Bloom, Billy Boyd, Ian Holm, Ian McKellen, Bret McKenzie, Dominic Monaghan, Viggo Mortensen, John Noble, Miranda Otto, John Rhys-Davies, Andy Serkis, Liv Tyler, Karl Urban, Hugo Weaving,  David Wenham, Elijah Wood

Dave and Ethan's interview continues with production designer Dan Butts. On this episode, Dan dives into his work on WEIRD: The Al Yankovic Story, including the secret Arrested Development prop that cameos, the actor he pitched to play Dr. Demento, and his process to recreate Weird Al's childhood bedroom. Dan also talks about working with Peewee Herman, Flight of the Conchords, Mr. Show, and more!

Stephen Colbert's full uncut conversation with Jemaine Clement & Bret McKenzie, AKA Flight of The Conchords: New Zealand's fourth most popular folk duo (Original Air Date: September 24th, 2018). Next, Former New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern receives the message that the Flight of The Conchords left for her at The Late Show, since everyone in New Zealand knows each other (Original Air Date: September 26th, 2018).  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

He's written tunes for The Muppets and Dora the Explorer, now Wellington musician Bret McKenzie has penned US music star Lizzo's debut song on The Simpsons.

On this week's Talkhouse Podcast we've got a pair of New Zealanders who've forged incredible careers in music and comedy and comedic music: Jemaine Clement and Ruban Nielson.  I'm guessing Clement is best known to our listeners as half of Flight of the Conchords, his musical and acting duo with Bret McKenzie. They haven't put out a record or toured much in the last decade or so, but their albums and HBO series definitely endure with their subtle hilarity. Clement has of course been plenty busy post-Conchords as both an actor and director. His 2014 mockumentary What We Do in the Shadows, co-directed with his old friend Taika Watiti, spun off into one of the funniest shows on TV, and you've also heard or seen him in everything from Despicable Me to the latest Avatar movie. In the awful event that you're not familiar with Flight of the Conchords, here's their David Bowie tribute, simply called “Bowie,” which is discussed a bit in this episode. Clement seemed excited—and well prepared!—to speak with Ruban Nielson, the singer-guitarist behind Unknown Mortal Orchestra. Though both of these guys are, as I said, from New Zealand and fans of each other's work, they had never met before. UMO, as Nielson's band is known for short, has been making a sort of uncategorizable music since 2010; they most often get pegged as psychedelic rock, which isn't wrong, but also doesn't tell the whole story. There are also elements of lo-fi indie rock, a bit of funk, and some garage rock. But the fact that it's tough to name is part of what makes UMO's music so appealing. Check out a little their song “The Garden,” which opens the latest UMO album, V.  These guys have a fantastic conversation that spans everything from the history of New Zealand and their shared Maori heritage to an in-depth examination of the Jagstang, a guitar designed by Kurt Cobain and favored by Nielson. They talk about bombing on stage—and getting bombed before getting on stage—and they share stories about coming up in a shared place. Also, you'll hear the phrase “sad funky ghost,” perhaps for the first and last time in your life. Enjoy. Thanks for listening to the Talkhouse Podcast, and thanks to Jemaine Clement and Ruban Nielson for chatting. If you like what you heard, please follow Talkhouse on your favorite podcasting platform, and be sure to check out all the goodies at Talkhouse.com. This episode was produced by Myron Kaplan, and the Talkhouse theme is composed and performed by the Range. See you next time! 

Another week, another hit show!! With musical comedy legend Bret McKenzie (Flight of the Conchords) hanging out and sharing "A Little Tune" with some of his bandmates and stand-up sensation Robin Tran bringing the zing.This is the free first half of Office Hours. Watch or listen to the full two hours with more Bret and Robin, get access to all of Doug's jingles and tons of other stuff at patreon.com/officehoursliveFind everything Office Hours including the merch store at officialofficehours.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This is the free first half of Office Hours. Watch or listen to the full two hours with more Bret and Robin, get access to all of Doug's jingles and tons of other stuff at patreon.com/officehourslive Another week, another hit show!! With musical comedy legend Bret McKenzie (Flight of the Conchords) hanging out and sharing "A Little Tune" with some of his bandmates and stand-up sensation Robin Tran bringing the zing. Find everything Office Hours including the merch store at officialofficehours.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Flight of the Conchords' Bret McKenzie talks about his foray into sincere songwriting with his first solo album, Songs Without Jokes. Choreographers Laurie Young and Justine A. Chambers discuss their new dance piece, One Hundred More, which reflects on the ways the human body is used as a weapon for resistance by racialized people around the world. Turning Red director Domee Shi talks about drawing inspiration from her childhood in Toronto to create the first Pixar film set in Canada

Flight of the Conchords' Bret McKenzie talks about his foray into sincere songwriting with his first solo album, Songs Without Jokes. Choreographers Laurie Young and Justine A. Chambers discuss their new dance piece, One Hundred More, which reflects on the ways the human body is used as a weapon for resistance by racialized people around the world. Turning Red director Domee Shi talks about drawing inspiration from her childhood in Toronto to create the first Pixar film set in Canada

Oscar-winning songwriter Bret McKenzie is best known as one half of the New Zealand comedy duo, Flight of the Conchords and as the songwriter for multiple Muppets films. His new album, which is also his solo debut, is a serious effort called "Songs Without Jokes." McKenzie joins us for a Listening Party. McKenzie has upcoming concerts at the Music Hall of Williamsburg on 10/19, Capitol Theater in Port Chester on 10/20, and at Webster Hall on 10/22. *This segment is guest-hosted by Kerry Nolan.

Bret McKenzie goes deep on the making of his solo debut, Songs Without Jokes, growing up a music fan in Wellington, New Zealand, writing serious songs that are still funny, sharp songwriters and a 1980s vibe, his killer studio band, Dire Straits and the War on Drugs, global warming and the pandemic, lightening up, Flight of the Conchords updates, tour dates, other future plans, and more. Supported by you on Patreon, Pizza Trokadero, the Bookshelf, Planet Bean Coffee, and Grandad's Donuts. Support Y.E.S.S. and Black Women United YEG. Follow vish online.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/kreative-kontrol. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Media Monarchy plays Jungle, The Struts, Bret McKenzie and more on #PumpUpThaVolume for August 26, 2022. ♬

Book Vs. Movie: AustenlandThe 2007 Hale Book Vs the 2013 Keri Russell Movie The Margos are feeling romantic in this episode that is about all things Jane Austen and Mr. Darcy. The 2007 novel Austenland by Shannon Hale tells the story of an early 30-something woman named Jane Hayes who dreams of living life as if it were Pride & Prejudice everyday. When a wealthy Aunt leaves her a trip to “Austenland” in England--she believes she will find her own Colin Firth there. Austenland is a place in England where Jane Austen fans can live the life of the Regency era filled with period-appropriate clothes, lavish meals, and chances to partner in an old-fashioned way. Jane takes on the name “Miss Jane Erstwhile” and meets two potential suitors: Martin and Mr. Nobley. Whom will she choose as her “Mr. Darcy?” The movie is written and directed by Jerusha Hess and has Keri Russell as our lead, Jane. It also has Jennifer Coolidge and Bret McKenzie which maybe saves the whole thing. Or does it? So, between the original story and the 2013 film-which did we prefer? In this ep the Margos discuss:The “Mr. Darcy” love is real! The soundtrack for the movieKey differences between the book and the movieThe cast: Keri Russell (Jane,) Jennifer Coolidge (Elizabeth Charming,) Bret McKenzie (Martin,) JJ Field (Mr. Nobley,) Jane Seymour (Mrs. Wattlesbrook,) Georgia King (Lady Amelia Heartwright,) and James Callis as Colonel AndrewsClips used:Jane plays the pianoAustenland trailerJane in the rain with NobleyThe ladies readJennifer Coolidge's “creepy tower” sceneThe last scene with Jane and NobleyMusic Bette Davis Eyes by Kim CarnesBook Vs. Movie is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. Find more podcasts you will love Frolic.Media/podcasts. Join our Patreon page to help support the show! https://www.patreon.com/bookversusmovie Book Vs. Movie podcast https://www.facebook.com/bookversusmovie/Twitter @bookversusmovie www.bookversusmovie.comEmail us at bookversusmoviepodcast@gmail.com Margo D. @BrooklynFitChik www.brooklynfitchick.com brooklynfitchick@gmail.comMargo P. @ShesNachoMama https://coloniabook.weebly.com/ Our logo was designed by Madeleine Gainey/Studio 39 Marketing Follow on Instagram @Studio39Marketing & @musicalmadeleine

From his early days as Murray the manager on ‘Flight of the Conchords' to his latest role as the “gentleman pirate” in Taika Waititi's new HBO Max series ‘Our Flag Means Death,' comedian Rhys Darby has never stopped being the funniest part of whatever he's doing. In this episode, the New Zealander talks about how he first hooked up with Jemaine Clement and Bret McKenzie, how he felt when they decided to end their seminal HBO show after just two seasons and whether he can imagine a reboot down the line. We also get into what it was like to star opposite Jim Carrey in his first movie, hilarious stories about his failed auditions for dramas like ‘Westworld' and ‘True Detective' and a lot more. Follow Rhys Darby on Twitter @rhysiedarby and Instagram @rhysiedarbyFollow Matt Wilstein on Twitter @mattwilsteinFollow The Last Laugh on Instagram @lastlaughpod Highlights from this episode and others at The Daily Beast See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.