Long Story Short
Adam Dudding & Eugene BinghamLong Story Short is back for a second season!
In each episode, award-winning New Zealand journalists Eugene Bingham and Adam Dudding unravel a sensational case – a crime, scandal, catastrophe or something just plain weird – then piece it back together again.
Expect strange tales you’ve never heard before, surprising twists on stories you thought you knew, and deep dives into mysteries from New Zea... more
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 14 | Founded | 5 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | True CrimeHistory | |||
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In 1989, a jetboat skipper spots something snagged on a submerged tree, just downstream from the picturesque Huka Falls. It’s the body of a 51-year-old cricket umpire, Peter Plumley-Walker – bound hand and foot. Police soon figure out Plumley-Walker ... more
Season two of Long Story Short is sooooooooo close – but in the meantime, check out this episode from a series Adam and Eugene made for Stuff a few years back, called Out of My Mind. Each episode of this series is one person who has struggled with th... more
The countdown to new Long Story Short eps continues, but in the meantime Eugene and Adam caught up with Dame Juliet Gerrard, former chief science adviser to PM Jacinda Ardern (as well as two other PMs called Chris). We first met Dame Juliet when doin... more
We’re busy making season two of Long Story Short, but in the meantime, check out this episode from a series we made a few years back when we were working at Stuff, called True Story.
This episode was called The Great Macron War, and it’s a story ab... more
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- Too Much Waffle
The subject sounded interesting—a Russian ship sinking in New Zealand waters—but there was far too much chatter before getting to the story. I lost interest listening to the hosts debate whether they enjoyed going on cruises. I couldn’t go on. Just tell the story.
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Australia3 months ago - Great stories, great delivery
I am really enjoying this podcast, really engaging and well done. Look forward to the next episodes
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Apple Podcasts | #57 |  New Zealand/True Crime |
Apple Podcasts | #201 |  Brazil/True Crime |
Apple Podcasts | #213 |  South Korea/True Crime |
Apple Podcasts | #218 |  Ireland/True Crime |
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A narrative-first true crime/history show where two New Zealand journalists demystify sensational cases, scandals, and unusual events through thorough storytelling, case files, and in-depth context. Episodes often blend archival material, investigative reporting, and local perspectives to reveal twists, cultural context, and the human toll behind headlines. Notable strengths include their ability to connect disparate threads into a coherent story and their willingness to tackle wide-ranging NZ and international topics with curiosity and rigor. The show frequently features expert commentary, journalists, and investigators, making it a solid fit for listeners who enjoy deep-dive investigations with a strong sense of place and history.
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Long Story Short launched 5 months ago and published 14 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on Long Story Short include:
1. Egan Bidois
2. Dame Juliet Gerrard
3. Mike Dickerson
4. Siobhan Leachman
5. Gad Fian
6. Gisley Gjonsson
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