The Real Pod

We begin with some real news: Jane has experienced a Lomas-style family reunion, Alex has Real Podded an email to a fancy cornie and Duncan nearly forgot to come to the record. Things are just as hectic on the Masked Singer NZ where the Real Pod guessing panel are flailing terribly, and on The Block NZ where a short week leads to our first big fight. But which poddy is as flexible as bendy ol' Qui...

Whatever you do this week, do NOT say the b-word around Jamie and do NOT ask Cheffy to make you a high tea. We recap all the drama from Episode 13 of Below Deck Down Under, including Culver's Compound, Jamie's hissy fit and a dramatic dismissal of a beloved Latina crew member. But what on Earth causes our Jane to start talking about Meet the Fockers? You'll have to listen to find out. Join The Rea...

We've got a lot of real news to get through this week including watching Love Island at the pub, all the Celebrity Treasure Island cast announcements and the return of Heartbreak Island. But the big scandal of the week is the fact Ben on The Block broke his moustache-shaving promise, and therefore our hearts. Would you rather sandpaper off your teeth, shoot your toes with a nail gun, or listen to...

Once again, we have come up with a better episode title than Below Deck Down Under itself. It is Christmas on Thalassa this week, complete with Magda's tampon snow, Aesha's kinky reindeer and Culver in the role of jolly Saint Nick. But will Benny experience a Christmas miracle and be able to keep his job on deck? We consult the oracle (Duncan) to see what is in store for our friends at sea. Join T...

We begin with a brief recap of a baffling episode of The Masked Singer NZ that forced Jane to stay up till 2am researching clues. Then it is time to strap on your workboots and hit the tiles, because it is bathroom week on The Block NZ. Who will rock a wet room? Who will piss off the wolf? And what does this all have to do with Terry's Chocolate Orange? You'll have to listen to find out. Join The...

It's another week on Below Deck Down Under and we are more excited than a drunken Brittini tearing into a watermelon. Cheffy Ryan is all alone on his angry potty, Jamie gets a verbal warning for Guilty Culver's mistake and Benny is back in the bad books. Also, a dramatic deep sea rescue and the biggest plate of crab we've ever seen. Join The Real Pod community! Go here for The Real Pod Corner on F...

We begin with a quick recap of The Masked Singer premiere, before getting out our Allen keys and flexing our flat-packing skills, because it's kids' bedroom week on The Block NZ. Which Block contestant executed a perfect Jim Halpert glance to camera? Did we just witness the return of The Ridges stage mouse? And why are producers showing us how the sausage is made? All that, and a celebrity cameo l...

Jane is back from a rocky voyage through the seas of Covid-19 this week but unfortunately Duncan is off feeding the cat. Speaking of food, did you know a crocodile only eats once a year? But how does one distinguish between an eating squid and a swimming squid? All that, plus some anthropological analysis on the role of smoking in the Below Deck multiverse. Join The Real Pod community! Go here to...

Hello, is this knobs and knockers? Four teams have returned for a redemption season of The Block NZ, and we are celebrating with what might be our worst episode yet. Jane forgets to record for a bit, Duncan is grizzly about the cast and Alex is trying to keep schtum. Join The Real Pod community! Go here for The Real Pod Corner on Facebook: www.thespinoff.co.nz/realpodcorner And here to chat on our...

If you thought it was going to be smooth sailing this week, we regret to inform you that one of the crew has been struck down with the novel coronavirus and another is on holiday. We have no choice but to channel what we have learned from the Below Deck Down Under crew, including the enthusiasm of Chef Ryan at dinner time, the unwelcomeness of Keith Stone at a stag do and the endless waffle of Mag...

Just like a big barf in a jacuzzi, things have gone truly awry this week. Jane has been on her deathbed, Duncan has orchestrated a mutiny and Alex is still recovering from an oyster she ate 10 years ago. What better time to prepare yourself a huge bowl of flavourless risotto and dive into the latest drama of Below Deck Down Under. Join The Real Pod community! Go here to join The Real Pod Corner on...

It's a week of horrific leaks, from Jane's roof caving in to Benny's toilet overflowing once more. Join as we recap the latest from a soggy Thalassa, including Culver's new mullet-wearing plumber character, Jamie ripping his swim shirt off to swim and a trip to the whitest beach in the Whitsundsays. Join The Real Pod community! Go here to join The Real Pod Corner on Facebook And here to chat telly...

Go an fetch your finest mullet wig, because Culver the Entertainment officer has found a new apprentice in Magda. Meanwhile, Aesha is microwaving the milk, Ryan is serving seafood to all the guests who hate seafood, and Benny is having yet another sooky la-la. If you like Love Island, we also somehow end up talking about that quite a bit? It is what it is on Below Deck Down Under. Hosted on Acast....

This week on Below Deck Down Under, the primary guest climbs aboard with nothing but a tiny robe and some huge ideas about interior decorating. Also Cheffy is cheffing harder than he has ever cheffed, Magda doesn't know what a garnish is and Captain Jason takes his shirt off. Join Jane, Alex and Duncan as they recap the week that was, but don't you dare step over that anchor chain or we'll make yo...

Benny's toilet is overflowing with poo water, Culver is suddenly a stripper pirate, and Captain Jason is dealing with excessive amounts of booty but no board shorts. Grab the wetvac and a mullet wig and join Jane, Alex and Duncan as they recap a messy, messy charter on SS Thalassa. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adc...

All crew on deck! A very special primary is onboard - NZ’s own chief stew Aesha Scott joins Duncan and Jane for a chinwag about life, love and loathing as the breakout star of the Below Deck franchise. Of course there’s also a recap of episode three, in which rock and roll hits the high seas, Jamie throws a tantrum about the lack of single ladies and Ryan is… well, Ryan’s Ryan. Hosted on Acast. Se...

Captain Jason has more than the tide to worry about on Below Deck Down Under this week, as Chef Ryan gets extra cheffy and deckhand Benny flakes out while flaking anchor. Join salty seadogs Alex and Jane as they recap the second episode, complete with this week's shiny helmet award. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/ad...

Despite the best efforts of Covid-19, Dancing With the Stars persisted all the way to the grand finale. Jazz Thornton was crowned the winner, Clinton Randall did a dance with Nadia Lim to 'My Sharona', and Kerre Woodham danced with a paddle instead of a partner. Also: Jane does a RAT live on pod and Alex recounts a harrowing interview experience with Tina Cross. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priv...

Button up your epaulets and head to the main deck as we set sail on a luxury recap season of Below Deck Down Under. Your crew today are Alex, Jane, and Duncan, and over the next 17 weeks we will help you navigate the stormy waters of tantrums, tip meetings and tacky table decor in this triumphant new offering in the Below Deck franchise. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Rhys and Eric have Covid, Vaz and Kerre are back on the d-floor, and there are samba sandwiches aplenty on this week’s chaotic semi-final of Dancing with the Stars NZ. Join Alex and Jane as they reel over the return of Walt, and predict which fancy-footed star will take home the Glitterball Trophy in Sunday’s grand final. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more abou...

Evacuate the dance floor, our head judge Jane is away this week and we are sorry (so sorry). Join Alex, Duncan and Te Aihe as we struggle through to the end of the show worse than Eric Murray trying to find “the eight” on ‘Another One Bites the Dust’. It’s club bangers and “my jams” week on DWTS, so which of our jams would we bring to the show? And which star had the very best jam of all? And why...

Alex and Jane weaselled their way into the Dancing With the Stars NZ audience this week (to bring you all the behind-the-scenes goss you can flick a golden cape at). Which celebrity ate their earrings? Who was the most magnetic in the room?? What is the truth about Sharyn's booth?! And is Duncan finally jumping on the DWTS bandwagon...? You'll have to listen to find out. Hosted on Acast. See acast...

Dancing With the Stars is truly Real Podding itself with another shocking elimination this week. What is going on with the voting? What happened to the elimination dance-off?? And is it time for a Spinoff show with the eliminated stars?! Join Jane, Alex and Duncan as they recap all the sambas, the rumbas and the celebrity phone numbas. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. L...

We're back for another season of Dancing With the Stars - complete with two new judges, a sparkly new set, and a shocker first elimination. Head Real Pod judge Jane makes some big calls based on very little evidence, Judge Alex thinks everyone should win, and Judge Duncan is furiously noshing on mandarin skin...but why? Join us to find out! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informati...

In 2019, one throwaway news story about Mike Puru and a bad chicken burger captured The Real Pod’s attention. Today, in this very special episode, we finally uncover the truth... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices