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.
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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.
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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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Minogue and O’Leary breakdown the Fear the Briannas episode and also talk about getting into fights, talking to God and playing word games with Mum.
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We are honoured by the presence of Hair and Make Up Designer Cath Magiure, who came on board at the end of season 2 and then headed up seasons 3 and 4. Cath is one of life’s great humans and we hope you enjoy this chat about a critical role in film and TV production.
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Minogue and O’Leary answer fan questions and there are some absolute crackers this week. There may also be a bit of gossip from Producer Paul Yates and Jemaine Clement on the future of Wellington Paranormal.
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O’Leary and Minogue discuss one of their all time favourite episodes, Taniwha! This episode guest starred the Prime Minister of the time’s partner as a fisherperson captured by this mythical Maori ‘beast’. And, as usual, Minogue and O’Leary struggle to remember what day of the week it is.
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Mark Mitchinson AKA Ghost Cop Miller from Mt Vic Hooters joins the pod for a fantastic chat about his career and incredibly interesting life. O’Leary and Minogue loved doing this one and reckon you will love hearing it.
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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.
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Producer Paul Yates is interviewed on his career and his genius idea to make a TV show with the cops from WWDITS.
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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)
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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?
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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.
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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.
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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!
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 nice man. We were stoked to have hi...
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.
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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!
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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.
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