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Xena: Warrior Nutballs

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Xena: Warrior Princess
New Zealand
Xena Warrior Princess
New Zealand Television Industry
Hercules: the Legendary Journeys
Theatre
Stunt Work
Wētā Workshop
Alexandra Tydings
Renaissance Pictures
Rob Gillies
Ausxip
Jay Laga'aia
Representation In Media
Queenstown, New Zealand
Te Papa
New Zealand Film Industry
Auckland, New Zealand
Timothy Omundson
New Zealand Histories and Cultures

Kia Ora and G’day whānau! Join two queer overexcitable fangirls, Lou (Kiwi, new-ish fan) and Shell (Aussie, OG Xenite), as they deep-dive into Xena: Warrior Princess with charmingly mediocre wit, loads of nostalgia, and at times impenetrable accents.

As Xena: Warrior Princess celebrates its 30th anniversary in 2025, we’re highlighting its legacy by attempting to interview 30 cast and crew who mad... more

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🚨 Important Episode Update: 🚨 Whānau, our Sir Richard Taylor episode went live with a track out of order, making parts of the kōrero super confusing. So sorry if you caught that version, it sounded like Dahak or Sauron got in the edit! 😬

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🚨 Rerelease!🚨 Thanks for bearing with us whānau! ⚔️💜...now on with the podcast!

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🏆 This week, Lou and Shell are chatting with Sir Richard Taylor (KNZM), Co-founder and Creative Director of Wētā Workshop, a five-time Academy Award winner! 🧌⚔... more

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This week, Lou and Shell are heading into the costume department, getting sized up and squeezed into our own leather corsets and miniskirts with the wonderfully talented Kiwi Jane Holland - Costume Designer for Xena: Warrior Princess Seasons 5 and 6!... more

This week Lou and Shell go deep behind the scenes as we kōrero with legendary Aotearoa casting director Diana Rowan, who tells us exactly what she saw in Lucy Lawless which made her push for her to become Xena: Warrior Princess. 👀⚔️ AKA that “don’t ... more

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Richard Taylor
Wētā Workshop co-founder and creative director, and five-time Academy Award winner
Wētā Workshop
Episode: Interview #27: Sir Richard Taylor! [UPDATED] Wētā Workshop Co-founder and Creative Director 🏆🧌⚔️🎬
Jane Holland
Kiwi costume designer who took over Xena seasons 5-6, known as Beanie
Pacific Renaissance / NZ-based costume department
Episode: Interview #26: Jane Holland! Costume Designer 🧵✂️🪡
Diana Rowan
Casting director and Aotearoa Screen Industry Legend
New Zealand casting director
Episode: Interview #25: Diana Rowan! Casting Director - The woman who cast Xena! 💜⚔️
Eric Gruendemann
Producer, Supervising Producer, Co-Executive Producer, founder and Managing Director of Pacific Renaissance Pictures
Pacific Renaissance Pictures
Episode: Interview #24: Eric Gruendemann! ✈️🌿⚔️Producer, Supervising Producer, Co-Executive Producer, and founder and Managing Director of Pacific Renaissance Pictures!😮‍💨
Timothy Omundson
Actor who played Eli on Xena Warrior Princess
Actor
Episode: Interview #23: Timothy Omundson! Eli 🧔🏻‍♀️💚🕊️
Stephanie Gibson
Curator, New Zealand Histories and Cultures, Te Papa
Te Papa National Museum, Wellington
Episode: Special Guest Side Quest: Xena and Gabrielle's costumes at Te Papa 🧵🏛️✨ with Curator, Stephanie Gibson
Rob Gillies
Production designer for Xena/Hercules
Renaissance Pictures / Xena production team
Episode: Interview #22: Rob Gillies! Production Designer ⚒️🎨🖋️
Paris Jefferson
Actress who portrayed Athena on Xena: Warrior Princess
Episode: Interview #21: Paris Jefferson! Athena 💛🦉🧵Goddess of Warfare, Wisdom, and Weaving
Steven L. Sears
Writer, Supervising Producer, & Co-Executive Producer for Xena: Warrior Princess
Xena: Warrior Princess
Episode: Interview #20: Steven L. Sears! 🤠✍️📜 Writer, Supervising Producer, & Co-Executive Producer

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Shell
Host with a long-running presence on the show; frequently co-hosts and contributes to interviews with guests from Xenaverse.
Lou
Co-host known for engaging interview style and enthusiastic fan perspective; drives conversational tone.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 103 ratings
  • So fun!

    I love this Xena podcast. It’s so different from other podcasts. And it’s so special too since they’re interviewing people actually involved with the show. I hope they continue on after all their Xena interviews and cover either the whole show or their favorite episodes. 🙂❤️🙂

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CassoLaMags
    United States2 months ago
  • Battle on!

    I am rewatching Xena as a result of this fantastic podcast! It’s like a family reunion for me as an OG Xenite (yes I have a sword and a pics of me with Ted Raimi at a convention when we were all much younger 😉). I love that the hosts are representing everything through the Kiwi/Aussie lens and from the perspectives of OG and recent Xena obsessed — I love them both! Thanks for bringing some goofy joy into my day — Battle On!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    hedge in the north
    United States5 months ago
  • Dreams do come true

    What a pod! I can’t believe this show exists and I only just found it.

    It’s hilarious and nostalgic all at once. The Kiwi chick is on to it.

    Can’t wait to keep listening

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TomCrewNZ
    New Zealand5 months ago
  • Zeroes to Heroes

    To hear two people talk about their favourite show is one thing, but for them to get guests who l worked on said show every episode is another. Truly amazing and also just a fun listen!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Unrelated2U
    New Zealanda year ago
  • Unexpected and Mighty Phenomenal

    This new podcast has totally taken me by surprise. The hosts are so warm and so easy to listen to. I love the idea of highlighting New Zealand and all the cast and crew who are either locals or have had a significant impact on the show. So many cool insights are being presented here and it’s awesome to geek out over. This has been a blast to listen to this far and I can’t wait to see who else will guest star and what else will be revealed. Battle On Xenites! Great job!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Epp13
    Canadaa year ago

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Show is described as fun, cozy, and informative for Xenaverse lovers.
Fans appreciate interviews with a broad range of cast/crew and the celebration of NZ/Australian talent.
Listeners praise the nostalgic Kiwi/Aussie lens and warm, approachable hosts.
Guests deliver deep-dive behind-the-scenes insights and fan culture context.

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#249
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Interview #27: Sir Richard Taylor! [UPDATED] Wētā Workshop Co-founder and Creative Director 🏆🧌⚔️🎬
Q: Do you have any specific examples of something that you learned during Xena or Hercules that you took on to Lord of the Rings?
Taylor says the shows built his confidence and self-belief, and taught the team fast-turnaround prosthetic preparation and cable-controlled puppetry that they later applied to The Lord of the Rings.
Interview #27: Sir Richard Taylor! [UPDATED] Wētā Workshop Co-founder and Creative Director 🏆🧌⚔️🎬
Q: How did you and your company, Wētā Workshop, begin working on Hercules, The Legendary Journeys and Xena: Warrior Princess?
Eric Gruendemann visited the Wellington workshop while the team was working on films and commercials. The first work was illustrations and a sea creature for Hercules, and Taylor later met Lucy Lawless on set before she was considered for Xena.
Interview #25: Diana Rowan! Casting Director - The woman who cast Xena! 💜⚔️
Q: How did you land the role as the casting director for Xena Warrior Princess?
Diana explains her path to casting in New Zealand, how she began as an actor, moved into casting, and ultimately influenced major decisions like Lucy Lawless's casting after evaluating many local talents.
Interview #4: Darien Takle! Cyrene - Xena’s Mum 🍻🪓💜
Q: How did you get cast on Xena Warrior Princess?
Darien describes the audition process, learning the scene with the casting director present, and how a personal emotional period may have helped her performance, leading to the part as Cyrene.
Interview #3: Adrienne Wilkinson! Livia/Eve, The Bitch of Rome ⚔️🔥/The Messenger of Peace ☮️
Q: What was it like as a 22-year-old stepping onto the Xena set in Auckland, New Zealand?
Adrienne describes it as a grand adventure; she was young and eager, learning on the job, with little fear and a strong drive to perform well.

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Two enthusiastic Kiwi/Aussie hosts revisit Xena: Warrior Princess with nostalgic wit, deep-dive conversations, and a strong spotlight on production, casting, and fan culture. Episodes frequently feature long-form interviews with cast and crew, exploring design, stunts, and behind-the-scenes storytelling from a distinctly New Zealand–Australian perspective. The show stands out for its affectionate, fan-forward approach, candid remembrances, and occasional reboot chatter, making it appealing to longtime Xenaverse fans and newcomers curious about how iconic fantasy TV was built and how its legacy continues to resonate. The format often balances practical set anecdotes with personal journeys, creating a warm, inclusive vibe that invites both re... more

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Recent guests on Xena: Warrior Nutballs include:

1. Richard Taylor
2. Jane Holland
3. Diana Rowan
4. Eric Gruendemann
5. Timothy Omundson
6. Stephanie Gibson
7. Rob Gillies
8. Paris Jefferson

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