Karen O'Leary & Mike Minogue
Wellington Paranormal | The Podcast
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 l...
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Karen O'Leary & Mike Minogue
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Latest episode
Jun 4, 2025
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Episodes
O’Leary and Minogue’s important and informative catch up 27.03.2024 33:46
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. 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.
Interview with the Producer 20.03.2024 1:01:32
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.
The Maaka ‘Sarge’ Pohatu interview 13.03.2024 32:41
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) 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/pr...
It’s Zombie Cops but the E is pronounced 06.03.2024 33:51
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.
The ‘Nick from What We Do in the Shadows’ Interview 28.02.2024 40:40
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.
Vampires and Clowns 21.02.2024 38:56
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.
Q&A with Jemaine Clement 14.02.2024 32:04
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!...
Jemaine Clement Interview 07.02.2024 59:28
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...
Secrets of Sheena the scary She-Wolf 31.01.2024 43:27
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.c...
Jackie van Beek Interview 24.01.2024 55:47
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...
Fan Questions Special 17.01.2024 42:10
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 mor...
Upside down, inside out! 10.01.2024 41:58
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 Aca...
Tom Sainsbury and Officer Parker Interview 03.01.2024 47:22
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.
The Demon Girl Episode 27.12.2023 52:06
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. Hoste...
It’s a paranormal kind of Christmas 20.12.2023 22:30
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.
Paranormal Fan Q&A 13.12.2023 45:12
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...
Cops, crops and useless velcro 06.12.2023 37:35
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’s Police Programme 29.11.2023 42:30
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 he...
Wellington Paranormal | The Podcast Trailer 22.11.2023 1:27
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...
Who's The Boss Of This Podcast? 22.11.2023 53:19
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,...
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