
Join The Spinoff editor Madeleine Chapman as she sits down with a staff writer or contributor to gain more insight about a big story on The Spinoff from the week. Alongside getting the inside info, Behind the Story goes beyond the byline – enabling listeners to learn more about the amazing writers that make The Spinoff such a unique and important platform in the digital media landscape. For The Sp... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 56 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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Staff writer Tara Ward has been writing about local TV on The Spinoff for over a decade. Today we published her Cover Story looking back at how Outrageous Fortune came to be, 20 years after the first episode aired on New Zealand TVs. Tara spoke to th... more
Five years on from the Zoom Boom and in the middle of a cost of living crisis, Alex Casey investigates what is motivating women to get Botox.
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Senior writer Alex Casey has always been fascinated by the multi-billion-dollar appearance industry, both as a consumer and a journalist. Today The Spinoff published a Cover from Alex, headlined “Is everyone getting Botox without me?” Alex is 33 and ... more
Ātea editor Liam Rātana has reported two stories recently on the same topic, a topic that is so often ignored by both media and everyday New Zealanders: veterans. Our returned or retired army personnel are at the sticky end of almost every social mea... more
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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.
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2. Tara Ward
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4. Kura Forrester
5. Lyric Waiwiri-Smith
6. Emma Wehipeihana
7. Hayden Donnell
8. Charlotte Cook
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