Rephonic
Artwork for At Large with Toby Manhire

At Large with Toby Manhire

The Spinoff
New Zealand
The Spinoff
Homelessness
Olympics
Journalism
New Zealand Politics
Mental Health
Aging
Aotearoa
Elemeno P
Outrageous Fortune
Botox
Housing First
Raygun
Social Media
Royal Commission Of Inquiry Into Abuse and Care
Hikoi
Internet Culture
Shortland Street
Dating

Bringing the insight, wit and energy of The Spinoff to your podcast feed, At Large with Toby Manhire dives into a story in the news, drawing on Spinoff talent and newsmakers to cast light on the issues of the moment. Each episode centres on an illuminating but unstuffy interview that helps the listener get their head around a subject, followed by How Good, a short, unashamedly exuberant celebratio... more

PublishesDailyEpisodes56Founded2 years ago
Number of ListenersCategories
NewsSociety & CulturePolitics

Listen to this Podcast

Artwork for At Large with Toby Manhire

Latest Episodes

From the press gallery to spin doctor for Helen Clark and chief of staff to Jacinda Ardern, Mike Munro has seen plenty of the kaleidoscope in New Zealand politics and media. He joins Toby to talk about those roles and how it all has changed through t... more

When the People’s Liberation Army launched a nuclear-capable long-range missile into the Pacific Ocean, it was testing its capability, but it was also flexing its muscles. Anna Fifield joins Toby to explain who was the message for, and what it means ... more

Emergency housing numbers have been slashed, helped by strict directives to MSD staff. But where they going to? Helen Robinson, Auckland City Missioner, says rough sleeping is worse than she’s seen in her 13 years at the organisation. She joins Toby ... more

With a new outlook putting an 80% chance on a super El Niño forming, we face a version of the phenomenon that could be as intense as anything on record. Jon Tunster from Earth Sciences NZ joins Toby to explain what this With a new outlook putting an ... more

Key Facts

Accepts Guests
Accepts Sponsors
Contact Information
Podcast Host
Number of Listeners
Find out how many people listen to this podcast per episode and each month.

Similar Podcasts

People also subscribe to these shows.

Recent Guests

Tara Ward
Host of How Good segment, beaming in from Dunedin
The Spinoff/Three
Episode: Party season is on for election 2026
Emma Gleason
Journalist covering Auckland culture and venues
The Spinoff
Episode: Why is everything closing?
Alex Casey
Writer/critic featured on The Spinoff
The Spinoff
Episode: Why is everything closing?
Shamubeel Eaqub
Chief Economist at Simplicity
Simplicity
Episode: Is the NZ economy all sweet now? We asked Shamubeel
Richard Adams
New Zealand journalist with long UK reporting tenure
The Guardian (UK) / The Spinoff interview
Episode: Britain’s great big prime minister problem, continued
Liam Rātana
Ātea editor who has reported on veterans' issues in New Zealand
The Spinoff
Episode: Behind the Story: The unreported reality for NZ veterans
Joel MacManus
Wellington editor at The Spinoff
The Spinoff
Episode: Behind the Story: If you sleuth hard enough, there are new answers to old questions
Brynley Stent
Comedian and co-host of Bryn & Ku's Singles Club
The Spinoff
Episode: Behind the Story: Live! Bryn & Ku’s Singles Club
Kura Forrester
Comedian and co-host of Bryn & Ku's Singles Club
The Spinoff
Episode: Behind the Story: Live! Bryn & Ku’s Singles Club

Hosts

Madeleine Chapman
Editor of The Spinoff, Host of Behind the Story
Alex Casey
Senior Writer at The Spinoff
Gabi Lardies
Staff writer at The Spinoff, Host of Behind the Story

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#229
United Kingdom/News/Politics
Apple Podcasts
#193
Australia/News/Politics
Spotify
#178
New Zealand/Top Podcasts
Spotify
#2
New Zealand/Trending
Apple Podcasts
#8
New Zealand/Top Podcasts
Apple Podcasts
#2
New Zealand/News/Politics
Apple Podcasts
#3
New Zealand/News
Apple Podcasts
#23
Spain/News/Politics
Apple Podcasts
#99
Spain/News

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

El Niño is coming: what does it mean for NZ weather?
Q: Tell us about the big headlines from this report.
Jon explains that El Niño is already here and likely to strengthen, with a strong forecast for the next few months and potential impacts that vary regionally, including drier eastern areas and notable rain events in the short term.
Britain’s great big prime minister problem, continued
Q: What does the Makerfield by-election reveal about Labour's trajectory under Keir Starmer?
It signals that Labour's position is vulnerable to both national sentiment and local dynamics, showing that leadership decisions and by-election outcomes can reflect broader fatigue with the governing party and a desire for a different approach.
Behind the Story: Takeout Kids and growing up inside a shop
Q: For people who get quite into it and are wanting something longer or to watch maybe a feature length, observational documentary feature, do you have any recommendations?
Julie recommends works by her mentors Chris Pryor and Marian Smith, citing their film How Far Is Heaven as influential.
Behind the Story: Takeout Kids and growing up inside a shop
Q: Were there any things that you learned from the first season of filming kids?
Julie discusses the challenges of working with younger children, such as attention span and the need for patience during filming.
Behind the Story: Takeout Kids and growing up inside a shop
Q: Can you talk a bit about the decision behind expanding beyond food and who you've got this year?
Julie mentions that the series is about exploring the lives of immigrant families, and expanding beyond restaurants helps explore these relationships in different forms.

Audience Metrics

Listeners, social reach, demographics and more for this podcast.

Listeners per Episode
Gender Skew
Location
Interests
Professions
Age Range
Household Income
Social Media Reach

Frequently Asked Questions About At Large with Toby Manhire

What is At Large with Toby Manhire about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The discussions revolve around current events and societal issues, often focusing on the intersection of personal narratives and broader cultural phenomena. Conversations often feature guests who are writers, journalists, and industry experts, providing unique insights into various topics, including beauty standards, veteran support, gender identity, and the evolving media landscape in New Zealand. Notably, this podcast seeks to bring forth underreported stories and diverse perspectives, emphasizing the experiences of individuals from different backgrounds and contexts in society.

Where can I find podcast stats for At Large with Toby Manhire?

Rephonic provides a wide range of podcast stats for At Large with Toby Manhire. We scanned the web and collated all of the information that we could find in our comprehensive podcast database. See how many people listen to At Large with Toby Manhire and access YouTube viewership numbers, download stats, audience demographics, chart rankings, ratings, reviews and more.

How many listeners does At Large with Toby Manhire get?

Rephonic provides a full set of podcast information for three million podcasts, including the number of listeners. View further listenership figures for At Large with Toby Manhire, including podcast download numbers and subscriber numbers, so you can make better decisions about which podcasts to sponsor or be a guest on. You will need to upgrade your account to access this premium data.

What are the audience demographics for At Large with Toby Manhire?

Rephonic provides comprehensive predictive audience data for At Large with Toby Manhire, including gender skew, age, country, political leaning, income, professions, education level, and interests. You can access these listener demographics by upgrading your account.

How many subscribers and views does At Large with Toby Manhire have?

To see how many followers or subscribers At Large with Toby Manhire has on Spotify and other platforms such as Castbox and Podcast Addict, simply upgrade your account. You'll also find viewership figures for their YouTube channel if they have one.

Which podcasts are similar to At Large with Toby Manhire?

These podcasts share a similar audience with At Large with Toby Manhire:

1. Gone By Lunchtime
2. The Detail
3. Cross Party Lines
4. Mediawatch
5. 30 with Guyon Espiner

How many episodes of At Large with Toby Manhire are there?

At Large with Toby Manhire launched 2 years ago and published 56 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

How do I contact At Large with Toby Manhire?

Our systems regularly scour the web to find email addresses and social media links for this podcast. We scanned the web and collated all of the contact information that we could find in our podcast database. But in the unlikely event that you can't find what you're looking for, our concierge service lets you request our research team to source better contacts for you.

Where can I see ratings and reviews for At Large with Toby Manhire?

Rephonic pulls ratings and reviews for At Large with Toby Manhire from multiple sources, including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Castbox, and Podcast Addict.

View all the reviews in one place instead of visiting each platform individually and use this information to decide if a show is worth pitching or not.

How do I access podcast episode transcripts for At Large with Toby Manhire?

Rephonic provides full transcripts for episodes of At Large with Toby Manhire. Search within each transcript for your keywords, whether they be topics, brands or people, and figure out if it's worth pitching as a guest or sponsor. You can even set-up alerts to get notified when your keywords are mentioned.

What guests have appeared on At Large with Toby Manhire?

Recent guests on At Large with Toby Manhire include:

1. Tara Ward
2. Emma Gleason
3. Alex Casey
4. Shamubeel Eaqub
5. Richard Adams
6. Liam Rātana
7. Joel MacManus
8. Brynley Stent

To view more recent guests and their details, simply upgrade your Rephonic account. You'll also get access to a typical guest profile to help you decide if the show is worth pitching.

Find and pitch the right podcasts

We help savvy brands, marketers and PR professionals to find the right podcasts for any topic or niche. Get the data and contacts you need to pitch podcasts at scale and turn listeners into customers.
Try it free for 7 days