AUCKLAND, Today: TVNZ+ is adding Frank podcasts to its lineup, giving Kiwi audiences a new way to watch some of the country’s best homegrown podcast content.
From tomorrow, viewers will be able to stream a mix of premium local podcasts on TVNZ+, expanding the platform’s content offering and giving podcasting a bigger mainstream stage in Aotearoa.
The move puts podcasts alongside more traditional media formats and signals just how far the category has come in New Zealand.
Leading the rollout is Between Two Beers, the country’s most popular long-form interview podcast, hosted by best mates Steve and Seamus.
What started as a hobby in Steve’s garage six years ago has grown into a multi-award-winning podcast with more than six million downloads and a monthly audience topping 180,000 listeners.
“This launch is not just about bringing more great content to TVNZ+,” says TVNZ’s Chief News & Content Officer, Nadia Tolich. “It’s about empowering Kiwi talent and opening new distribution opportunities for the country’s best podcast creators.
“We’re especially thrilled to introduce the hugely successful Between Two Beers podcast to audiences in this format, showcasing local stories and voices and evolving how podcasts live within the wider TVNZ+ ecosystem.”
Also joining TVNZ+ are episodes of Extremely Casual Gamers, Stand Up Again with Nick and Sophie Rado, Human in the Loop, What A Lad, and Party Science.
All will be available to stream from 8am tomorrow, Wednesday 15 April.
Mike Minogue, Founder and Head of Innovation at Frank, says “this collaboration is a huge leap forward for podcasting in Aotearoa. I’m really proud that Frank and TVNZ have been able to work together to create such a fantastic opportunity for both Kiwi podcasters and Kiwi audiences.”
Brand-new episodes will roll out weekly as indicated:
“This launch is not just about bringing more great content to TVNZ+.” – Nadia Tolich, Chief News & Content Officer, TVNZ
Between Two Beers
New episodes weekly from Sunday 19 April at 7pm
Steve and Seamus bring two decades of friendship and genuine curiosity to every conversation – trusted storytellers committed to improving lives through the stories of remarkable people.
Extremely Casual Gamers
New episodes weekly from Friday 17 April at 12pm
Hosted by VLDL’s Ellie Harwood, alongside Guy Mansell and Chris Key, this hilarious podcast is a must-listen for everyday gamers in search of laughs and the latest in gaming culture.
Stand Up Again with Nick and Sophie Rado
New episodes weekly from Friday 17 April at 12pm
An honest conversation series where inspiring people share the moments that broke them and the choice, habit, or belief that helped them rebuild. Real stories to help you stand up again.
What A Lad
James Marshall brings raw, honest conversations with some of your favourite athletes and personalities from New Zealand and beyond. Hear what really goes on in their journey to the top – the setbacks, the turning points, and everything in between.
Human in the Loop
These entertaining and insightful chats with NZ industry leaders will demystify the digital world and inspire you to put tech to work for you, not the other way around.
Party Science
Comedian Courtney Dawson joins scientific researcher Dr Joel Rindelaub to look at how science parties harder than you think.
Frank Podcasts land on TVNZ+ from 8am on Wednesday 15 April, opening the door to more local stories, fresh voices and plenty of new perspectives from across Aotearoa.
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