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 like Rhys Darby, Cori Gonzales-Maceur Lynda Topp and Mel Bracewell. Follow us on Instagram, TikTok, and subscribe to our YouTube channel! Also our Linktree is here! This is a Frank Podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episodes
This week, Mike and Karen boldly go where they’ve never gone before: a remote recording session. Yes, they figured out the technology (eventually) and sat down to reminisce about the iconic “Mobots” episode — the one with invisible robot things causing chaos. They talk about the bizarre joy of acting scared of stuff that isn’t actually there (spoiler: it’s harder than it looks), share some behind-the-scenes antics, and answer a few...
A supernatural stroll down memory lane, featuring the funniest, freakiest, and most unforgettable moments from the podcast. We’re talking top-tier guests, spine-tingling stories, and classic nonsense from the team.
It’s all here: ghostly encounters, eerie interviews, and the kind of paranormal policing only Minogue and O’Leary can deliver.
Relive the laughs, the chills, and the questionable procedure. You’ve earned it
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This week, Officers Minogue and O’Leary take a nostalgic cruise back through the high-octane paranormal classic NISSAN 300ZX. Was the car possessed? Cursed? Or just very fast and full of ghosts? We’re still not sure. But we are sure that it was definitely an episode.
We also dive into some fan questions and attempt to solve a few supernatural dilemmas with our usual mix of enthusiasm and low success rates. Meanwhile, Karen unl...
It’s Monster Week!
O’Leary and Minogue went live on Instagram to dive into this week’s werewolf-themed movies and shows, chosen by you in the polls. It’s all part of our ongoing mission to find the Best Paranormal Movie or TV Show.
Join us live every Thursday at 7:30 PM NZT for your weekly dose of spooky chat and supernatural shenanigans.
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In this episode of Wellington Paranormal: The Podcast we continue our chat with the legendary Harvey Guillén, this time as part of a hauntingly hilarious fan questions segment.
Harvey shares tales from his career, sprinkles in a bit of showbiz sparkle, and maybe, just maybe, reveals a secret or two. There may or may not be blood involved. Probably not. It’s mostly metaphorical.
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O’Leary and Minogue went live on Instagram to dive into this week’s werewolf-themed movies and shows from the polls, as part of our ongoing quest to uncover the Best Paranormal Movie/TV Show.
Catch us live every Thursday at 7:30 PM NZT for your weekly fix of spooky chat and supernatural shenanigans.
Follow us here: https://linktr.ee/wellingtonparanormalthepodcast
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This week on Wellington Paranormal: The Podcast, we somehow convinced Harvey Guillén (yes, Guillermo from What We Do in the Shadows) to talk to us. He tells us how he got the role—SPOILER ALERT: there was an audition—and what it’s like working with vampires - both emotionally and spiritually. Also, we dive into the labyrinth that is Harvey’s brilliant mind. It’s insightful. It’s spooky. But mostly, it’s quite nice.
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O’Leary and Minogue jumped on Instagram Live to chat through the vampire movies and shows from this week’s polls, in our ongoing mission to reveal the Best Paranormal Movie/TV Show.
Join us live every Thursday at 7:30PM NZT for your weekly dose of paranormal banter.
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This week, Mike and Karen watch Copy Cops, spot all the bits that went rogue from the script, and somehow start a whistling competition along the way. They tackle your Paranormal Problems, answer fan questions, and share the tragic tale of their one and only fight (no punches thrown, just feelings bruised).
It’s detective work, but dumber. And with more whistling.
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Karen and Mike are trying something “new” this week. It’s got segments. Apparently that makes it professional. They solve spooky fan problems (badly), Karen gets a whole bit just for herself (again), and they do some extremely average acting with movie scripts they don’t understand. Pody Jake’s still here, for some reason.
It’s a podcast. We think. Probably.
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This week on Wellington Paranormal: The Podcast, we’ve got the one, the only Melanie Bracewell - again - this time joining us for a Fan Q&A Special!
We’re answering your strangest, funniest questions and talking nonsense about the paranormal, as usual. No ghosts were harmed in the making of this episode—just plenty of laughs.
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This week, O’Leary and Minogue are joined by comedian and Wellington Paranormal writer Melanie Bracewell, who shares behind-the-scenes stories, writing room secrets and how she got into comedy.
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Season 2 of Wellington Paranormal The Podcast is here! Karen O’Leary & Mike Minogue are back with new segments, exciting games, and special guests. They chat about Karen’s latest award, upcoming projects and how YOU can be part of the show. Get ready for plenty of laughs, behind-the-scenes stories, and all things paranormal - there’s even a showdown to determine the greatest paranormal film or TV show of all time!
In this episode Miniogue and O’Leary make an important public service announcement. You won’t want to miss it as they make the announcement and then seemingly change their minds multiple times before settling somewhere in the middle. To be continued?
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Behold! It’s the Wellington Paranormal The Podcast The Live Show Podcast! Recorded this year at the Podfest held at Q Theatre in Auckland. With guests Maaka Pohatu, Coiri Gonzales-Maceur and a live audience!
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Cohen is back for the second part of his interview with O’Leary and Minogue. He really has had an incredible career and can currently be seen as the lead in The Cleaner available on Neon.
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Cohen Holloway is one of Aotearoa’s most gifted actors and funniest human beings. He has had a prolific career as both a drama and comedy performer having appeared in everything from Taika’s Eagle v Shark; Boy; Hunt for the Wilderpeople and Thor:Ragnorok to Jane Campion’s Top of the Lake and Power of the Dog.
We loved this chat and it went so long we had to cut it in half. Part two coming next week!
Tim Van Dammen is the guest on this week's show and he is an absolute legend. Director of HUNDREDS of New Zealand’s best music videos over the last 20 years, TVD joins us to discuss his pathway to directing eps of Wellington Paranormal. His debut feature film and maybe even a little bit of Time Bandits.
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...Minogue and O’Leary discuss the Mt Vic Hooters episode and Karen gives Mike a thorough dressing down about the time she was fuming at him on set. Sheesh!
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