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A Little Bit Extra

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A Little Bit Extra is a twice-weekly pop culture commentary podcast hosted by one of New Zealand’s most trusted and entertaining voices, Sharyn Casey. It’s the show for people who want to keep up with celebrity chaos, viral moments, and headline drama without doom scrolling or deep-diving through 15 TikTok threads. With her signature wit, nostalgic charm, and a perfectly measured dose of chaos, Sharyn unpacks the stories everyone’s whispering about, adding just the right mix of commentary, throwbacks, and personality.

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Latest episode

Jul 9, 2026

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Episodes

Spice Girls Manifesting & Geordie Shore Madness + Special Guest 'PRINS' 21.10.2025

Welcome back to 'A Little Bit Extra', It's time for another Pop Culture Wrap! ✨ Kiwi pop star PRINS joins the pod to spill on her fire new single Cool, the struggles of breaking through the NZ music scene, and why she refuses to give up 🚔The Geordie Shore disaster story you won’t believe — Gaz Beadle’s New Zealand detainment and deportation saga 🎤 The viral Jamie Laing moment that made Sharyn c...

Fear Never Goes Away — But You Can Override It | Robyn Malcolm & Melanie Lynskey from 'Pike River' 16.10.2025

Welcome to A Little Bit Extra — your escape from the chaos of planet Earth. Today’s episode is a rollercoaster of nerves, excitement, and Kiwi pride. sitting down with two absolute icons: Robyn Malcolm and Melanie Lynskey. Dive into their powerful new film Pike River, a raw look at one of New Zealand’s most heartbreaking stories. 💋 Like, follow, and subscribe for more ridiculous, real, and refres...

Celebrating Diane Keaton: The Coolest Woman in Hollywood | ft Ash London 14.10.2025

Welcome back to 'A Little Bit Extra' for you weekly Pop Culture Wrap! Today we're getting raw and real about the passing of the legendary Diane Keaton — the turtleneck queen, the original cool aunt, and the woman who made beige look badass. Joined by the ever-hilarious Ash London, the two unpack why Diane’s death hit so hard — even from across the world — and why her legacy of kindness, wit, and p...

Sexual tension, LOLs, our Dad’s and nearly breaking a chair - The Guy Williams take over 09.10.2025

Today on ‘A Little Bit Extra’ It’s Guy, Sharyn and… (Nope Just Guy and Sharyn!).  That's right, my old radio co-host and bestie Guy Williams crashes ‘A Little Bit Extra’ podcast and  bring you the latest about Guy's show on Netflix. is it NZ Today or, Tomorrow, I can't keep up! We get a very honest (maybe a little too honest) review of the podcast from Gary (Guys Dad) and in return He calls my Dad...

"Creating My Dream Product" | The Gut Health Game-Changer Moodi 08.10.2025

This week on A Little Bit Extra, we’re joined by the incredible Kate from Moodi – the New Zealand-born wellness brand that’s taking over your pantry and your TikTok feed. Kate opens up about how she went from being totally fed up with gross, ineffective supplements to creating her dream gut-health products — ones that actually taste good and make a real difference. - Last chance to win a $15,000 B...

Taylor Swift vs Charli XCX, Diddy Sentenced & Lewis Capaldi Returns! ft Poppy Reid 07.10.2025

We’re bringing you all the biggest, juiciest pop culture moments from right now — and believe me, we were not short on content. Get the behind‑the‑scenes tea on: 🎤 Taylor Swift’s Life of a Showgirl era: album drop, movie, and surprising moves 🚨 Taylor vs. Charli XCX — is “Actually Romantic” a diss track? 🍆 Travis Kelce’s “anaconda” penis moment (yes, it comes up) ⚖️ Diddy’s sentencing — why so...

Reading Romance 101: Everything You Wanted to Know But Were Too Shy to Ask (with Experts) 02.10.2025

Unlocking the World of Spicy Romance: Audio Erotica, Book Recs & More! Today we're going into A Little Bit Extra detail on the SMUTTIEST books around, their impact on female sexual liberation, and the unique appeal of audio erotica. Our special guests include ✨Holly June Smith, author of the audio erotica hit Hidden Harbor ✨Ruby, owner of Enamoured Books, who provides must-read romance book reco...

Love, Urinals and Bodyguards?! | Pop Culture Wrap 30.09.2025

Celebrity Urinal Encounters, Selena's Star-Studded Wedding, and More Pop Culture Tea! 🔥 Spicy pop culture escape packed with celebrity gossip, book reviews, and more! Get the inside scoop on Bryce's bizarre urinal encounters with Ed Sheeran and Kanye West, the drama-filled but beautiful wedding of Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco, and a heartfelt reflection on Kelsey Ballerini's emotional breakup pe...

Salmon Sperm - Should you put it on your face? 25.09.2025

🐟💧Get ready for a surprisingly informative deep dive into the wild world of salmon and sperm (yep, you heard that right). It's one of the most bizarre beauty trends of the year: salmon sperm in skincare. Yes, really. It's weird. It's luxe. And somehow… it’s trending. From Kim Kardashian, Jennifer Aniston and Charlie XCX to beauty influencers swearing by it, we unpack the science, the hype, and w...

Let's get DIRRRRTY! Taylor Swift, Paige & BTS of Chris Briney erotic narration 23.09.2025

🔥 In this spicy episode of A Little Bit Extra, we dive headfirst into the juicy world of pop culture and guilty pleasures. Get all the behind-the-scenes tea on: 🎧 Chris Briney’s steamy audiobook narration (yes, it’s as erotic as you think) 🎤 Taylor Swift’s latest bombshell announcements 📉 The emotional rollercoaster that is Kanye West & the Kardashians 📺 A brutally honest review of the Charli...

Everything Wrong With the "The Summer I Turned Pretty" Finale 18.09.2025

Welcome back to our Summer I Turned Pretty full finale debrief! We’re breaking down all the highs, lows, and those frustrating plot holes (like—how did he get sand through customs?!). From Belly’s iconic unco running scene to the epic staircase moment, we’re sharing our hottest takes on the season finale. ✨ Special guest Tegan Yorwarth Plus, we dive into fan theories about the upcoming Summer I T...

KATSEYE at the VMAs, Mr. Fantasy’s First Interview, Kelsea & Chase Split, and Reality TV Chaos 16.09.2025

In this chaotic and juicy episode of pop culture updates, we dive into the biggest stories shaking up your feeds: ✨ KATSEYE’s global takeover — from the Dream Academy to red carpet rumors and that viral VMAs moment 🎤 Mr. Fantasy (KJ Apa) — the bizarre, bold new persona, and an exclusive interview with the first-ever hosts to sit down with him 🎬 K-Pop Demon Hunters & parenting culture shocks 💔...

WHO TF IS MR FANTASY?! 11.09.2025

🚨 SPOILER: The debut Mr. Fantasy song is a legit banger and it's blowing up TikTok. 📱 What the hell is going on with KJ Apa and Mr. Fantasy?! If you're as confused as we are about KJ Apa’s bizarre alter ego "Mr. Fantasy" — complete with a bob wig, fake teeth, and cryptic videos — this is the deep dive for you. 🎭✨ From Shortland Street to Riverdale, KJ Apa’s career has taken some wild turns — b...

The Summer I turned ENRAGED 09.09.2025

There you are! Welcome back to this weeks Pop Culture breakdown! this weeks Pop Culture Gets Spicy: Cardi B, Taylor Swift, Pamela Anderson + The Summer I Turned Pretty MELTDOWN! We’ve got courtroom chaos, PR couple conspiracies, Super Bowl halftime rumors, and a rage-fueled rant about The Summer I Turned Pretty that will leave you howling. Plus, we give props to Becky Hill, defend Alex Warren’s me...

ADULT FRIENDSHIPS ARE HARD 04.09.2025

Here's a reminder that some friendships do have an expiry date. In today’s Thursday therapy, I’m talking about something that’s been really confronting for me lately. Adult friendships ARE HARD! And the heartbreaking realization that some people just don’t care as much as you do. Friendship breakups and ghosted texts to realizing you're the one always giving — we’re talking about the emotional tol...

The FIVE Interview! 02.09.2025

My favorite episode yet! My Childhood dream of interveiwing FIVE has finally happened! And it was the Best 15 mins of my LIFE!!! (Sorry Bryce) FIVE are coming to NZ and after non stop messaging, I got to sit down and chat with ALL FIVE of them (Sean Conlon, Ritchie Neville, Scott Robinson, Abz Love and Jason "J" Brown). Also it's our tuesday pop culture recap, the latest news on Taylor Swift and T...

Hear Me Out... Mufasa or Bandit?! 28.08.2025

Bandit from Bluey would get it (And I mean IT). From my first golf swing to a little hear me out cake fulled of animated animal Dads... Do I have a type?! Welcome back to your escape and buckle up for another ep of "A Little Bit Extra!" 00:00 Welcome Back! 02:01 I'm a Golfer 06:10 I know he's a dog.. 15:27 Upcoming Interview with Five Follow A Little Bit Extra on... Instagram: @alittlebitextra.pod...

Taylor Swift Is Engaged! Let’s Talk Travis, the Ring & Swiftie's Reactions 26.08.2025

Taylor Swift is officially engaged to Travis Kelce! In this bonus episode, we break down the details, whose reaction I'm most excited to see, and of course.... who will the bridesmaids be!? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Shout Out to My Ex + Alex Warren, Jillian Michaels & All the Pop Culture Drama 26.08.2025

From Alex Warren’s shocking fan encounter to Jillian Michaels facing backlash after “The Biggest Loser,” this week’s pop culture deep dive is all about scandals, red flags, and a big shout-out to my ex.   01:21 Not-So-Sorry Confession02:35 Alex Warren05:12 The Biggest Loser Exposé11:02 Perrie Edwards' Relationship with Zayn15:19 Messy first love...24:56 Exciting News!28:51 Cult Update33:31 Book Re...

Wear the Damn Skinny Jeans, Queen! (An Expert Said) 21.08.2025

After a voice note from my friend Nina asking if millennials can still wear skinny jeans, I had to find out! In this episode, I’m joined by stylist Lucy Slight to talk fashion rules (spoiler: there aren’t any), mixing trends with your own style, and why confidence is the coolest accessory. Check out Lucy's Insta: @lucyslight Follow A Little Bit Extra on... Instagram: @alittlebitextra.podcast YouTu...

Taylor Swift Easter Eggs + Maren Morris (!!) & My SMUT Read of the Week 19.08.2025

And we're LIVE! For the first episode, we're diving into Taylor Swift’s hidden Easter eggs and her new album, 'The Life of a Showgirl'. We’ll also unpack why TikTok star Blue Eyed Kayla Jade regrets hanging out with Drake (spoiler: he’s a d*ck), the strange disappearance of TikTok dancers tied to the 7M group, plus my latest smutty book recs and MOST IMPORTANTLY... my exclusive chat with music sta...

Episode Zero: So… Where Have I Been? 13.08.2025

Before we kick into the official first episode, I wanted to catch you up on where I’ve been for the past eight months, why I left The Edge after nearly two decades, and what’s been going on in my life — the good, the bad, and the flu. From finding my feet without a daily radio show to learning te reo, dealing with loss, and MORE… It’s been a ride. Think of this as Episode Zero — a little life upda...

Get Ready for A Little Bit Extra 04.08.2025

"A Little Bit Extra" with Sharyn Casey is your unapologetic escape from the daily chaos. Expect celebrity gossip you won't hear anywhere else, smutty book recs you’ll want on your nightstand, unfiltered interviews, pop culture hot takes, and a peek into Sharyn's wild life. It's messy, it's out the gate, and it's the fun break you didn’t know you needed. New episodes drop August 19 on all podcast p...

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