Half Measures Podcast

Half Measures Podcast

New Zealand’s 'what to watch' TV and movies podcast. New episode every Friday.

Episodes

May 16, 2025 60 mins

Join us for another week of laughter, TV shows, streaming, movies and all things entertainment.


THIS WEEK WE'RE TALKING


MOVIES

  • The Seat (2025)


TV

  • The Four Seasons (Mini-series)

  • The Gone (S2)

  • Star Wars: Tales of the Underworld (S1)


WATCH OF THE WEEK & PEAK PERFORMANCE

Star Wars: Tales of the Underworld. Staring: Nika Futterman, David Collins, Lane Factor, Corey Burton, Philip Anthony-Rodriguez, Artt...

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THIS WEEK WE'RE TALKING

MOVIES

  • Anora (2024)


TV

  • Shetland (S9)

  • The Righteous Gemstones (S4)

  • Bosch: Legacy (S3)


WATCH OF THE WEEK & PEAK PERFORMANCE

Daredevil: Bosch Legacy (S3). Staring: Titus Welliver, Mimi Rogers, Madison Lintz, Stephan A. Chang, Denise G. Sanchez & Scott Klace.

And finally our Peak Perfor...

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May 2, 2025 88 mins

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THIS WEEK WE'RE TALKING

MOVIES

  • The Accountant (2016)

  • The Accountant 2 (2025)

  • The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (2012)

  • The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug (2013)

  • The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies (2014)

  • What we Left Behind - Looking back at Star Trek: Deep Space Nine 2018)

  • Batman and Robin (1949)


TV

  • Love on the Spec...

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April 18, 2025 76 mins

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THIS WEEK WE'RE TALKING

MOVIES

  • The Silence of the Lambs (1991)

  • Hannibal (2001)

  • Red Dragon (2002)

  • Hannibal Rising (2007)


TV

  • The Pitt (S1)

  • Andor (S1)


WATCH OF THE WEEK & PEAK PERFORMANCE

Andor (S1). Staring: Diego Luna, Kyle Soller, Stellan Skarsgard, Denise Gough, Genevieve O'Rielly, Adria Arjona, Varada Se...

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THIS WEEK WE'RE TALKING

TV

  • The White Lotus (S3)

  • Lockerbie (Limited series)

  • Reacher (S3)


WATCH OF THE WEEK & PEAK PERFORMANCE

Reacher. Staring: Alan Ritchson, Maria Sten, Sonya Cassidy, Johnny Berchtold, Brain Tee, Anthony Michael Hall & Oliver Richters.


And finally our Peak Performance nominations are in for Matt...

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THIS WEEK WE'RE TALKING

TV

  • The Night Agent (S2)

  • The Righteous Gemstones (S1 - S3)

  • Adolescence (Limited series)


WATCH OF THE WEEK & PEAK PERFORMANCE

Adolescence. Staring: Owen Cooper, Stephen Graham, Ashley Walters, Faye Marsay, Christine Tremarco & Amelie Pease.

And finally our Peak Performance nominations are in for...

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THIS WEEK WE'RE TALKING

MOVIES

  • The Transformers: The Movie (1986)

  • LOTR: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001)

  • LOTR: The Two Towers (2002)

  • LOTR: The Return of the King (2003)


TV

  • Paradise (S1)

  • Severance (S2)


WATCH OF THE WEEK & PEAK PERFORMANCE

Severance (S2). Staring: Adam Scott, Britt Lower, Zach Cherry, Tramell T...

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THIS WEEK WE'RE TALKING

MOVIES

  • Dune: Part Two

TV

  • Zero Day (Mini-series)

  • Severance (S1)


WATCH OF THE WEEK & PEAK PERFORMANCE

Dune: Part Two. Staring: Rebecca Ferguson, Timothee Chalamet, Zendaya, Javier Bardem, Josh Brolin, Austin Butler, Florence Pugh & Dave Bautista.

And finally our Peak Performance nominati...

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THIS WEEK WE'RE TALKING

MOVIES

  • A Real Pain (2024)


TV

  • Apple Cider Vinegar (Mini-series)

  • The Search for Instagram's Worst Con Artist (Mini-series)

  • Dark Matter (S1)

  • Silo (S2)


WATCH OF THE WEEK & PEAK PERFORMANCE

Silo (S2). Staring: Rebecca Ferguson, Common, Tim Robbins, Harriet Walter, Chinaza Uche, Avi Nash...

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March 6, 2025 70 mins

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THIS WEEK WE'RE TALKING

MOVIES

  • Captain America: Brave New World (2025)

  • Heretic (2024)


TV

  • Toxic Town (Mini-series)

  • Cobra Kai (S6 Part 3)


WATCH OF THE WEEK & PEAK PERFORMANCE

Cobra Kai (S6 Part 3). Staring: Ralph Macchio, William Zabka, Courtney Henggeler, Xox Mariduena, Tanner Buchanan, Mary Mouser & Peyt...

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February 27, 2025 70 mins

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THIS WEEK WE'RE TALKING

MOVIES

  • The Gorge (2025)


TV

  • Apple Cider Vinegar (Mini-series)

  • Shrinking (S1 - S2)


WATCH OF THE WEEK & PEAK PERFORMANCE

Shrinking (S2). Staring: Jason Segel, Jessica Williams, Harrison Ford, Luke Tennie, Michael Urie & Lukita Maxwell.


And finally our Peak Performance nominat...

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THIS WEEK WE'RE TALKING

MOVIES

  • Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy (2025)

  • Alien: Romulus (2024)


TV

  • Gavin & Stacey (S1 - S3)

  • Gavin & Stacey (A Christmas Special + The Finale)


WATCH OF THE WEEK & PEAK PERFORMANCE

Alien Romulus (2024). Staring: Cailee Spaeny, David Jonsson, Archie Renaux, Isabela Me...

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February 13, 2025 54 mins

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THIS WEEK WE'RE TALKING

MOVIES

  • Retribution (2023)

  • Nosferatu (2024)


TV

  • C.B. Strike (S6)

  • Black Doves (S1)


WATCH OF THE WEEK & PEAK PERFORMANCE

Black Doves (S1). Staring: Keira Knightly, Ben Whishaw, Sarah Lancashire, Andrew Buchan, Omari Douglas & Kathryn Hunter.


And finally our Peak Performance nominati...

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February 6, 2025 53 mins

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THIS WEEK WE'RE TALKING

TV

  • Last Tango in Halifax (S1- S5)

  • The Day of the Jackal (S1)

  • Squid Games (S2)


WATCH OF THE WEEK & PEAK PERFORMANCE

Squid Games (S2). Staring: Lee Jung-jae, Ton Choi, Greg Chun, Wi Ha-joon, Lee Byung-hun and Park Hae-soo.


And finally our Peak Performance nominations are in f...

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January 30, 2025 67 mins

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THIS WEEK WE'RE TALKING

TV

  • American Primeval (Limited Series)

  • Vera (S6 - S8)

  • Skeleton Crew (S1)


WATCH OF THE WEEK & PEAK PERFORMANCE

Skeleton Crew (2024). Staring: Jude Law, Ryan Kiera Armstrong, Kyriana Kratter, Robert Timothy Smith, Ravi Cabot-Conyers & Nick Frost.


And finally our Peak Perfo...

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December 26, 2024 62 mins

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THIS WEEK

We're counting down our top 10 TV shows of 2024. The only rule, the show must have aired in 2024.

Tune in to find out if we're in-sync with our choices and if your favourite show makes the cut. 

Make sure you write in and let us know your top 10 for 2024.


Come and have a listen


GET IN TOUCH

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December 19, 2024 67 mins

Join us for another week of laughter, TV shows, streaming, movies and all things entertainment.


THIS WEEK

We're counting down our top 10 TV shows of 2024. The only rule, the show must have aired in 2024.

Tune in to find out if we're in-sync with our choices and if your favourite show makes the cut. 

Make sure you write in and let us know your top 10 for 2024.


Come and have a listen


GET IN TOUCH

Mark as Played
December 12, 2024 67 mins

Join us for another week of laughter, TV shows, streaming, movies and all things entertainment.


THIS WEEK WE'RE TALKING

Movies

  • The World According to Kaleb: On Tour (2024)

  • Transformers One (2024)


TV

  • Ludwig (S1)

  • Lioness (S2)


WATCH OF THE WEEK & PEAK PERFORMANCE

Transformers One (2024). Staring: Chris Hemsworth, Brian Tyree Henry, Scarlett Johansson, Keegan-Michael Key, Steve Buscemi, Jon Hamm ...

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December 5, 2024 56 mins

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THIS WEEK WE'RE TALKING

Movies

  • The Bikeriders (2023)


TV

  • Only Murders in the Building (S4)

  • The Simpsons (S35)

  • Cross (S1)


WATCH OF THE WEEK & PEAK PERFORMANCE

Cross (S1). Staring: Aldis Hodge, Isaiah Mustafa, Juanita Jennings, Alona Tai, Samantha Walkes, Caleb Elijah, Melody Hurd & Ryan Eggold.


...

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November 28, 2024 65 mins

Join us for another week of laughter, TV shows, streaming, movies and all things entertainment.


THIS WEEK WE'RE TALKING

TV

  • The Lincoln Lawyer (S3)

  • Formula 1: Drive to Survive (S1 - S6)

  • Cobra Kai (S6B)


WATCH OF THE WEEK & PEAK PERFORMANCE

Cobra Kai (S6B). Staring: Ralph Macchio, William Zabka, Xolo Mariduena, Tanner Buchanan, Mary Mouser, Jacob Bertrand & Martin Kove.


And finally our Peak Performance nom...

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