All Videos February 18, 2020

The Spinoff TV: coming to Three on June 22

On June 22, The Spinoff TV arrives on Three’s hallowed Friday night lineup, straight after 7 Days. We’ll be doing what we do online, just on the television – gonzo reporting, scorching hot takes, ruthless media analysis, the best of our podcast lineup and more. The Spinoff TV is hosted by Alex Casey and Leonie Hayden, and features Duncan Greive, Angella Dravid, Rebecca Stevenson, Toby Manhire, Tom Sainsbury, Madeleine Chapman, Jose Barbosa, Ra Pomare and more. See you there: The Spinoff TV, 9.45pm Fridays on Three. (thanks to NZ on Air)

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Repressed Memories: Air New Zealand safety videos

What do you get when you mix a bizarre selection of celebrities who have nothing in common with each other and a Gin Wigmore track? It’s an Air New Zealand safety video! And James Mustapic is here to rank them from worst to best. The annual free concert featuring the top local pop stars of the day is one of New Zealand’s most enduring Christmas traditions. James Mustapic looks back at its most memorable moments. Excerpt from The Spinoff TV Made with support from NZ On Air www.thespinoff.co.nz #RepressedMemories #JamesMustapic #AirNewZealand

The Spinoff TV: coming to Three on June 22

On June 22, The Spinoff TV arrives on Three’s hallowed Friday night lineup, straight after 7 Days. We’ll be doing what we do online, just on the television – gonzo reporting, scorching hot takes, ruthless media analysis, the best of our podcast lineup and more. The Spinoff TV is hosted by Alex Casey and Leonie Hayden, and features Duncan Greive, Angella Dravid, Rebecca Stevenson, Toby Manhire, Tom Sainsbury, Madeleine Chapman, Jose Barbosa, Ra Pomare and more. See you there: The Spinoff TV, 9.45pm Fridays on Three. (thanks to NZ on Air)

The Spinoff TV: coming to Three on June 22

On June 22, The Spinoff TV arrives on Three’s hallowed Friday night lineup, straight after 7 Days. We’ll be doing what we do online, just on the television – gonzo reporting, scorching hot takes, ruthless media analysis, the best of our podcast lineup and more. The Spinoff TV is hosted by Alex Casey and Leonie Hayden, and features Duncan Greive, Angella Dravid, Rebecca Stevenson, Toby Manhire, Tom Sainsbury, Madeleine Chapman, Jose Barbosa, Ra Pomare and more. See you there: The Spinoff TV, 9.45pm Fridays on Three. (thanks to NZ on Air)

Angella Dravid asks: is the Interislander theme song actually about death?

Could there be a more sinister meaning behind this iconic, feelgood tune? Angella Dravid investigates.

Jacindamania goes global: Jacinda Ardern in NYC

Jacinda Ardern, Clarke Gayford and baby Neve went global this week, but not everyone got it quite right…

Comedians tell us the worst jokes they’ve ever told

First up in our new video series Comedians Answer Our Questions, aimed at introducing you to a number of faces in this year’s comedy festival, we had comedians reflect and tell us the worst joke they’ve ever told. The results were… quite bad. Starring: Angella Dravid, Donna Brookbanks, Eli Matthewson, The Fan Brigade, James Keating, Joel Hansby & Josh Davies, Penny Ashton, Tom Sainsbury, and Tim Batt. Click on their names to buy tickets to their shows in the NZ International Comedy Festival.

Comedians tell us about what they hate the most in the world

“I can’t believe I’m saying this but, that’s just how outrageous I am!” The fourth instalment of our video series Comedians Answer Our Questions is here! Featuring a number of funny people appearing in this year’s NZ International Comedy Festival, this time comedians tell us about the things they hate more than anything else in the world. From mushrooms, to murderers, to farms, to iPads, to people. Starring Angella Dravid, Donna Brookbanks, Eli Matthewson, The Fan Brigade, Joel Hansby and Josh Davies, Penny Ashton, Tim Batt and Tom Sainsbury.

Make Me Tick EP1: The History of Voting

In the lead up to the New Zealand election, comedians Melanie Bracewell and Angella Dravid take a journey through the voting process in Make Me Tick, The Spinoff’s new four part video series with Electoral Commission. In this inaugural episode Melanie and Angella explore what a horrific mess elections used to be in new Zealand and how much better they are now.

Make Me Tick EP2: Government: How does it bloody work?

In the lead up to the election, comedians Melanie Bracewell and Angella Dravid take a journey through the voting process in Make Me Tick, The Spinoff’s new four part video series with the Electoral Commission. In this episode Mel and Angella are given a rip roaring primer on Government by journalist Heather Du Plessis-Allan.

Make Me Tick EP3: Voting – Why Even Bother?

In the lead up to the election, comedians Melanie Bracewell and Angella Dravid take a journey through the voting process in Make Me Tick, The Spinoff’s new four part video series with the Electoral Commission. Today, Melanie gets discovers the value of one vote.

Make Me Tick EP4: How to vote and not screw it up

In the lead up to the election, comedians Melanie Bracewell and Angella Dravid take a journey through the voting process in Make Me Tick, The Spinoff’s four part video series with the Electoral Commission.