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The gang is back together for more weird news and reality gossip than you can shake an amulet at. Duncan Greive is back from an ancient wonder of the world, Jane Yee is incensed by an upcoming feijoa festival and Alex Casey clocked a couple of exciting local celebs on a weekend getaway. Neil Finn is on Bluey, The Phantom of the Opera is no more and Suzanne Paul has arrived in the Briscoes universe. Plus, we look at what the cast of MAFSAU are doing with their newfound fame and fortune. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Married at First Sight has finished for another year, but that doesn't mean your old pals at The Real Pod are going anywhere. Join Jane Yee and Alex Casey as the recap their pop culture consumption over Easter, deep-dive into Rod Stewart's lack of dock rocking and recap what we know about Taylor Swift's break-up. Also, Succession just delivered one of the best episodes in yonks, Jane is making a bid for Celebrity Bake Off and Max Key is trying to launch a new and confusing catch phrase. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We have reached the end of our journey and what an emotional roller coaster it has been. Jane Yee and Alex Casey are here to recap the final vows and reunion special of Married at First Sight Australia, complete with unwanted print-outs, sexting scandals and a glimmer (or at least a work trip) on the horizon for Jesse and Claire. Which bride has Duncan been spotted with around town? Why is Cam getting naked in a nightclub? And what happened to Tahnee and Ollie's fish? Plus a quick visit to the Max Key Corner for the first time in yonks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's home town week on Married at First Sight Australia! Join Jane Yee, Alex Casey and Duncan Greive as we grab our Canterbury shorts and a Barramundi to pash to recap all the drama from across 'Straya. Which groom will emerge as the most eligible bachelor in Australasia? Whose relationship will crumble over a cupboard? And what happened to Ollie and Tahnee's fish???? All that, plus some more riveting garden chat. Join The Real Pod community! Go here for The Real Pod Corner on Facebook And here to chat on our Discord server Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's Feedback Week on Married at First Sight Australia, containing one of the most risky and controversial challenges in the show's history. Speaking of risky and controversial, Jane Yee is so sick that Alex Casey and Duncan Greive have to go it alone. Is Layton the worst-dressed groom? What's going on with Alyssa? And when will Ollie get cast on SNL? All that, plus a surprise phone call that nobody saw coming. Join The Real Pod community! Go here for The Real Pod Corner on Facebook And here to chat on our Discord server Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Jane Yee and Duncan Greive as we dissect all the eavesdropping drama from retreat week. Which couple takes a trip to Pound Town? Which groom strips down to his birthday suit? And which couples do we think are fated to leave the experiment? You'll have to listen to find out... Join The Real Pod community! Go here for The Real Pod Corner on Facebook And here to chat on our Discord server Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is this the most dramatic butt-dial in TV history? Join Jane Yee, Alex Casey and Duncan Greive as we dissect the most thrilling season of Married at First Sight in human history. Which groom will go "beast mode"? Which bride will be "broken"? And which couple adopts 14 fish? You'll have to listen to find out. Join The Real Pod community! Go here for The Real Pod Corner on Facebook And here to chat on our Discord server Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The secret is out: Adam and Claire kissed on that big night out and everyone is fuming! Join Jane Yee, Alex Casey and Duncan Greive as we recap all the drama from yet another outstanding week on Married At First Sight Australia, including the arrival of two new ridiculous couples and the exorcism of two of the most toxic. Plus, we dissect the complete undoing of Adam, the bizarre Harrison redemption arc and the unbridled fury of Alyssa. What MAFS monster will arise next week? We're scared. Join The Real Pod community! Go here for The Real Pod Corner on Facebook And here to chat on our Discord server Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jane Yee sits down with the victor of Treasure Island: Fans v Faves to discuss a season filled with broken alliances, breakdowns and redemption. Which other finalist almost nabbed the treasure? Which castaway did the most toilets? And what was the strategy that ultimately led to taking home the $50,000 for their charity? You'll have to listen to find out. Join The Real Pod community! Go here for The Real Pod Corner on Facebook And here to chat on our Discord server Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We've made it to the final week of Treasure Island: Fans v Faves! Game titans Art Green and Lance Savali have been knocked out in an epic fire-making task, last-fan-standing Wardie couldn't last on the endurance pole and we have an incredible top three – Dame Susan Devoy, Matty McLean and Lana Searle. Who will find the treasure and be our VIP guest on the pod tomorrow? And what surprise has Jane hidden in our studio? You'll have to listen to find out... Join The Real Pod community! Go here for The Real Pod Corner on Facebook And here to chat on our Discord server Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A week of longing gazes, melty hugs and intimate dates sees some couples thrive and others completely fall apart. Alyssa and Duncan step into their Barbie and Ken potency, Jesse and Claire turn a corner and even Melinda and Layton are getting along. As for Shannon and Harrison... are they the worst grooms the franchise has ever seen? What will happen to Caitlin and Bronte? And will any allegations ever stick to the self-proclaimed Tefal man? Join The Real Pod community! Go here for The Real Pod Corner on Facebook And here to chat on our Discord server Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week the island becomes a true chess match for the faves (at times literally). Dame Susan is having a medical emergency, Matty McLean is dumping all of his emotions and Joe Cotton is working on her most dramatic winged eyeliner yet. Plus, which celeb pretends to have a serious bout of diarrhoea to secure their future in the game? You’ll have to listen to find out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Its week two and already we have affair allegations, multiple girls on the outside, and dinner party drama! Join Jane, Alex and Duncan as they recap all of the MAFS madness, including gold-medal gaslighting from Harrison, the unravelling of Jesse and the complicated sexual politics of Melissa and Josh. All that, and a real life confession letter that will leave you reeling. Join The Real Pod community! Go here for The Real Pod Corner on Facebook And here to chat on our Discord server Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, the teams merge and tensions arise. How will the celebrities cope with having boring old normies around? Will old alliances hold up? And how is anyone else ever going to beat Art and Lance at this game? Also, Jane gives us the inside scoop on two of the most jaw-dropping elimination battles that Treasure Island has ever seen. Bring tissues and build your own barbeques, bitches! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're recapping the 10th season of Married at First Sight Australia and there could not be more drama! Week one saw the return of the "Girl on the Outside", a handful of contenders in the running for 'Worst Man Ever' and more beauty influencers than you can shake a ring light at. Who's teeth has Jane the most excited? Are Grain Waves chips or a crackers? And which couples are actually going to last this twisted experiment? You'll have to listen to find out. Join the Real Pod community! Go here for The Real Pod Corner on Facebook And here to chat on our Discord server Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There's a storm a'brewing on Treasure Island, and Alex and Jane are here to break it all down. The fans are rocked by a new team member, and the faves face the consequences of their Dame's early morning strolls. Matty McLean is playing his heart out, Susan's eyelids are inverted and Joe Cotton is dressed as Harley Quinn. Plus, which players are storing secret gems in their pantaloons? You'll have to listen to find out. Go here for The Real Pod Corner on Facebook And here to chat on our Discord server Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After his surprise resignation as CEO of The Spinoff, Duncan Greive gets interviewed by Jane Yee on his own serious podcast to discuss how doing things differently took The Spinoff from an irreverent TV blog to a respected online magazine, and why he's decided to hand over the reins. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's the biggest week in Real Pod history! Jane made her debut in Treasure Island: Fans v Faves and we grill her all about the drama from week one. Why did she put up Micah? How brutal was the wrestling challenge IRL? And what were her concerns about joining Lance's alliance? You'll have to listen to find out... Go here for The Real Pod Corner on Facebook And here to chat on our Discord server Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What has got Matty McLean crying, and then fainting? Who stole Dame Susan Devoy's rock? And how many hats can Jane wear on one TV show? The Treasure Island: Fans v Faves supertease has arrived today and we are fizzing at the bung reacting to all of the drama! Join The Real Pod community! Go here for The Real Pod Corner on Facebook And here to chat on our Discord server Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's a huge year in reality TV. Many of our favourite shows are just around the corner so Jane and Duncan take the time to catch up on all things real news. Plus, the glorious return of Love Island UK has us spitting out the hottest takes known to man. Get your tickets for Morningside Block Party here Go here for The Real Pod Corner on Facebook And here to chat on our Discord server Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jane, Alex and Duncan are BACK! We discuss what's been going on in our lives over the break - Jane is on the verge of TV stardom, Alex moved cities and Duncan... Went camping. Plus, we look at the enormous buffet of reality TV we'll be devouring in 2023. Join The Real Pod community! Go here for The Real Pod Corner on Facebook And here to chat on our Discord server Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

THIS IS NOT A DRILL! After years and years of podcasting about reality TV, one of our own has finally made it to the other side of the screen. Join us as we scream our way through the cast announcement of Treasure Island: Fans vs Faves, including the one and only Pod Mum herself, Jane Yee. Join The Real Pod community! Go here for The Real Pod Corner on Facebook And here to chat on our Discord server Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alex and Duncan are still on break, so Jane once again calls upon The Real Pod producers Te Aihe Butler and Samuel Robinson to form "The B-Squad". Which producer feels emasculated by their board game obsession? Who swears Max Key as their mortal enemy? You'll have to listen to find out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SUPERPOD is back! And for 2022, we're bigger than ever! Hosted by Gone By Lunchtime's Toby Manhire and featuring Jane Yee and Alex Casey from The Real Pod, Duncan Grieve from The Fold, Leonie Holden from Nē?, Simon Pound from Business Is Boring, The Spinoff editor Madeline Chapman and The Spinoff Podcast Network's Te Aihe Butler, SUPERPOD 2022 might as well be the Avengers: Endgame of SUPERPODs. From the Black Ferns historic win to Mike King's villainous turn on Celebrity Treasure Island we cover the incredible highs and lows of what has been a terribly special year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jane has been abandoned by Alex and Duncan so she calls upon her trusty producers Te Aihe Butler and Samuel Robinson to form "The B-Squad". Which producer fell in love with Treasure Island this year? Which producer can eat an entire pavlova in one sitting? You'll have to listen to find out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the most illustrious and star-studded awards event on the calendar, Jane, Alex and Duncan present their coveted Real Pod awards for 2022. Which celebrity will take out the Humpty Dumpty Award for Most Public Egg? Who receives the coveted Look Sharp trophy for Too Many Masks? And which superstar winner will appear live in the studio to give their acceptance speech? You'll have to listen to find out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's been a hell of year for a number of reasons, and that's even before Rita Ora arrived with her tiny cigarettes and her big ideas. In this episode, we look at back at the best bits of real news that have come across our Real Pod news-desk in 2022 including a mystery ham, the birth of Baby Zerin and the welcome return of Max Key to public life. Join The Real Pod community! Go here for The Real Pod Corner on Facebook And here to chat on our Discord server Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As we reflect on the year of 2022 and the many years that have come before it, we thought it was the perfect time to look back at the 20 most memorable MAFS AU characters (from mostly the last four seasons). Join us as we reminisce about Pasta a la Troy, "I'm not your therapist" and Jessika Power's vocal fry. All that, plus an exclusive acceptance speech beamed in from across the ditch that has to be heard to be believed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There's no local reality TV to talk about so we are taking a look back at the most memorable international shows of the year. Jane dials in from isolation to recap her beloved Sister Wives and The Bachelorette US, and then Alex and Duncan count down 10 of the best offerings from around the world. From Love Island UK to Hunted Australia to Selling Sunset, it has been a bumper year – but which show will take out the coveted top spot of these hastily thrown-together awards? You'll have to listen to find out! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We are down to the top 20 now so it is time to bring out the big guns with an extra special celebrity guest. Jane, Duncan, Alex and Susan Boyle assemble to count down the most memorable contestants in Celebrity Treasure Island history and have an absolute freak out about the CTI double-header we'll be getting next year. But who will take out the coveted top spot? You'll have to listen to find out... Join The Real Pod community! Go here for The Real Pod Corner on Facebook And here to chat on our Discord server Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this very special bonus sealed section episode, Jane and Alex sit down with Chris Parker and Eli Matthewson to talk about what they learned in their new series Chris and Eli's Porn Revolution. We will also go behind the beaded curtain and share our earliest memories of encountering porn, from magazines stuffed under mattresses to being cordially invited to a Lemon Party. Join The Real Pod community! Go here for The Real Pod Corner on Facebook And here to chat on our Discord server Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Now that the greatest show on Earth has finished for another year, we thought it was the perfect time to look back at the last three seasons of Celebrity Treasure Island and mercilessly rank the performance of each and every contestant. Who will place dead last? Who did we nearly forget? And who deserves another chance on the island? Join The Real Pod community! Go here for The Real Pod Corner on Facebook And here to chat on our Discord server Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In a SHOCKING second instalment of the Real Pod in just one week, Jane and Alex are joined in the studio by the triumphant winner of Celebrity Treasure Island 2022. Together, we discuss the dramatic, hair-raising finale of the greatest show on Earth. Join The Real Pod community! Go here for The Real Pod Corner on Facebook And here to chat on our Discord server Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Boo! Which scary local celebrity is selling all their clothes on Facebook? What is the true identity of JJ Feeney's mysterious boyfriend? And what did Jane dress up as for Halloween? All that, plus we recap Monday and Tuesday night from the final week of Celebrity Treasure Island, where the battle of the sexes gets serious. Join The Real Pod community! Go here for The Real Pod Corner on Facebook And here to chat on our Discord server Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

While Cam and Jesse are busy swearing on pinky promises, Taylor Swift is busy swearing up a storm on Midnights. The gang assembles to discuss to big pop culture moments of the week (Midnights release and Angela Stone’s ex at the mall) before getting stuck into Celebrity Treasure Island NZ. As the strat chat goes stratospheric, Bree challenges the belfie king at his own game and one celebrity completely crumbles under the pressure. Just another day in paradise! Join The Real Pod community! Go here for The Real Pod Corner on Facebook And here to chat on our Discord server Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Everyone is back from school holidays and boy oh boy do we have a show for you. Duncan is wearing a gold chain, Alex is pole dancing and Jane is hobnobbing with Ron Cribb at the bowling. We mourn the death of some celebrity dogs, try and wrap our heads around the first week of FBOY Island NZ and recap all the strat chat on Celebrity Treasure Island NZ. But which celebrity provided the biggest pratfall since Uncle Barry? You’ll have to listen to find out. Join The Real Pod community! Go here for The Real Pod Corner on Facebook And here to chat on our Discord server Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's been a cursed week for reality television in New Zealand but at least we've got some exciting special guests for you. Stewart Sowman-Lund joins Alex Casey to talk about the disastrous auctions on The Block NZ and how FBOY Island NZ might be dead in the water before it has even begun. Plus, a mysterious monolith arrives in The Real Pod studio containing a REAL LIFE CELEBRITY who spills all the gossip from week six on Celebrity Treasure Island NZ. But who is it, who is it, who is it in the studio monolith? You'll have to listen to find out. Join The Real Pod community! Go here for The Real Pod Corner on Facebook And here to chat on our Discord server Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The monolith is opened and the Blue Penguin is unmasked in a huge week of reveals in Aotearoa. What does this huge twist in the game mean for Celebrity Treasure Island NZ? How is Te Kohe Tuhaka such a challenge beast? And how much filthier is Dame Susan Devoy going to get? All that, plus the return of flappy shoe, a late night car fire and the penultimate week on The Block NZ. Get into it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You won’t believe the number of celebrities we have seen IRL this week. Duncan saw Taika Waititi and Elizabeth Banks at the rugby and Alex saw The Mole at The Mall. There’s a fresh crop of lads for us to analyse ahead of the launch of FBOY Island NZ and a mysterious monolith on Celebrity Treasure Island that may or may not contain a naked and afraid Casey Franks. All that, plus The Block NZ groans towards the finish line with cat litter driveways and overstuffed outdoor areas. What’s the deal with old people and singing? You’ll have to listen to find out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Celebrity Treasure Island is rocked with another bombshell as Mike King does the most emotional dump of all time. Dame Susan and Lynette are at loggerheads over an apple, Siobhan has more alliances than hot dinners and Dylan is finally reunited with a tramp. We've also got the latest on The Masked Singer, FBoy Island NZ and all the hot goss from Stairwell Week on The Block NZ (hold your applause). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Everyone’s talking about the new King but we only want to talk about Mike King. The bombshell intruder finally arrived on Celebrity Treasure Island this week and waged a path of destruction that ended with a truly shocking elimination that nobody could have seen coming. Meanwhile on The Block NZ, our teams repainted a wall. Also: you won’t believe which A-lister celebrity was (lost and) found at the Billie Eilish concert last week. Join The Real Pod community! Go here for The Real Pod Corner on Facebook And here to chat on our Discord server Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’ve made it to the very end of the season and we aren’t surprised that Culver is knocking back a few beers on the job in celebration. As the crew wraps up their last charter, Benny reflects on his growth, Jamie has a tantrum and Aesha says “cooch” a lot. Plus, which two crew members finally hook up? The answer WILL shock you. Join The Real Pod community! Go here for The Real Pod Corner on Facebook And here to chat on our Discord server Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

So much reality TV, so little time. We are fizzing for the return of Celebrity Treasure Island, and the first week did not disappoint. From handsy challenges to uncomfortable rapping to whatever Lynette Forday is up to, we are already obsessed. Things are not quite as thrilling over on The Block NZ for kitchen week, but at least we get to see one contestant's voice box on national television. Also: Big Worm. Join The Real Pod community! Go here for The Real Pod Corner on Facebook And here to chat on our Discord server Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It is the penultimate episode of Below Deck Down Under and they saved the best till last. Culver has gone off piste and is pashing guests, Brittini is wearing her heart on her sleeve and Jamie has started steaming Benny's shirts for some reason. Plus, are these the messiest guests in Below Deck history? And will they make it off the beach before low tide? Join The Real Pod community! Go here for The Real Pod Corner on Facebook And here to chat on our Discord server Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ever wondered what happens when you 'undo' a 'deflect'? Wonder no more, because The Block NZ is here to mess with your reality. It is garage, laundry AND kitchen week and our teams are throwing everything plus a painted opshop bike to woo our judges. Also: Jane had her dreams come true at Today FM, while Alex had a nightmare at Butterfly Creek. Join The Real Pod community! Go here for The Real Pod Corner on Facebook And here to chat on our Discord server Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apparently being on international waters means that incest is fine, as is putting your head under in a jacuzzi. It's another bawdy week on Below Deck, including "big dick energy" in the galley, the primary proposing a threesome and Culver getting stuck into some kissing. But not with Brittini???? Join The Real Pod community! Go here for The Real Pod Corner on Facebook And here to chat on our Discord server Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's pilots over pirates baby! Join us for this emergency podcast as we dissect the surprise teaser for Celebrity Treasure Island 2022. Dame Susan Devoy is repping for menopausal women. Mike King is playing the bad guy. Karen O'Leary is crying. Also, what is that huge mystery plinth? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Forget about The Block NZ, this week is all about the shocking Masked Singer reveal on Sunday night. How did they get Mikey Havoc? Why does he have 400 masks? And does this mean that other celebs from the bowels of history (Jane Yee) are also in the running? We also spend 20 minutes talking about the slam poetry on The Block NZ and forget to talk about the rooms. True havoc. Join The Real Pod community! Go here for The Real Pod Corner on Facebook And here to chat on our Discord server’s Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We are in international waters and Jane is in the mood for sharing, which leads to a powerful story including a primitive belfie, a flip phone and Zed's Europe tour. On board Thalassa, Jason has gone on a rampage and fired everyone, Ryan is mooning himself silly and another New Zealander joins the crew. But did Captain Jason go to Burning Man or Coachella? All this and so, so, so much more. Join The Real Pod community! Go here for The Real Pod Corner on Facebook And here to chat on our Discord server Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We begin with some real news: Jane has experienced a Lomas-style family reunion, Alex has Real Podded an email to a fancy cornie and Duncan nearly forgot to come to the record. Things are just as hectic on the Masked Singer NZ where the Real Pod guessing panel are flailing terribly, and on The Block NZ where a short week leads to our first big fight. But which poddy is as flexible as bendy ol' Quinn? You'll have to listen to find out. Join The Real Pod community! Go here for The Real Pod Corner on Facebook And here to chat on our Discord server Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices