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The Real Pod

The Real Pod

By: The Spinoff
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Fueled by an unashamed love of reality TV and local pop culture, The Spinoff presents deep dives into the bizarre and brilliant moments from our screens and beyond. Hosted by Jane Yee, Alex Casey and Duncan Greive. Join the Real Pod community! Join The Real Pod Corner on Facebook Join our Discord serverThe Spinoff Art Politics & Government
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  • At Large with Toby Manhire: The strange renaissance of Michael Jackson

    At Large with Toby Manhire: The strange renaissance of Michael Jackson
    Jun 23 2026
    Michael just became the highest-grossing music biopic of all time. Gens Z and Alpha have him on high-rotate. And a man who looks just like him is drawing hordes of adoring fans across the streets of Christchurch. Alex Casey, fresh from hanging with the impersonator of the moment, joins Toby to explore the Jackson revival, and ask: how did he shake off the shadows of such serious allegations? Plus: in How Good, Te Aihe Butler and Toby sing the praises of the Hurricanes and the Super Rugby champions’ superpower song. Follow At Large with Toby Manhire now on ⁠Spotify⁠, ⁠Apple Podcasts⁠, ⁠YouTube⁠ or wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    30 mins
  • The Spinoff presents SUPERPOD 2023

    The Spinoff presents SUPERPOD 2023
    Dec 18 2023
    SUPERPOD is back! Hosted by Gone By Lunchtime's Toby Manhire and featuring Jane Yee and Alex Casey from The Real Pod, Duncan Greive from The Fold, Gone By Lunchtime's Annabelle Lee-Mather, Simon Pound from Business Is Boring, Bernard Hickey from When The Facts Change and The Spinoff Podcast Network's Te Aihe Butler and Samuel Robinson, SUPERPOD 2023 is the crossover to end all crossovers. From intense discussion of government policy to figuring out what the heck a skibidi toilet is, we celebrate the best and worst of what has been a rollercoaster year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    42 mins
  • The final episode

    The final episode
    Nov 29 2023
    It's time. The Si-nal countdown has hit zero and our very last episode is upon us. Join Jane, Alex and Duncan for a feature length nostalgia extravaganza and revisit the greatest hits of The Real Pod over the last eight years. Hear clips from our very first episode, cursed footage from some very late nights, and a very special clip from a very special guest. In the words of the Max Key corner sting, we'll never forget you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 40 mins
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