A new series from The Spinoff. Join site 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.

The Spinoff's editor-at-large Toby Manhire joins Duncan to discuss the shock firing of Melissa Lee, and what it might mean for the ministerial media portfolio going forward.

Duncan Greive gives his analysis on the big news this week that Stuff will be taking over delivery of Three's 6pm news bulletin from July 6th.

The finance journalist joins Duncan Greive to talk about 100 episodes of Markets with Madison – and one very challenging and viral interview with Reserve Bank governor Adrian Orr.

Duncan Greive reacts to the week's devastating NZ media closures, asking how is it we are all just sitting here letting this pillar of democracy cave in?

D3 co-founders Alex Radford and Richard Thompson join Duncan to break down the role of media agencies in NZ, how media buying works and how the social platform giants are dominating the industry.

Actor and director Rachel House joins Duncan to discuss her directorial feature film debut The Mountain; how she built community with local iwi before filming, the joy of working with a young cast and the current landscape of NZ film.

Scroll Media founder Jane Ormsby joins Duncan to discuss the nuts and bolts of advertising in NZ's digital media space, and what the future might hold for an industry in a state of flux.

Film industry veterans Lee Tamahori and Robin Scholes join Duncan to discuss the unintentional political resonance of The Convert and the financial challenges facing film productions in NZ.

Duncan Greive is joined by David Owen (nationwide out-of-home media group oOh!media) and Tori Colebourne (Black Pearl Group) to discuss the huge impact - and future potential - of data and AI in media and comms.

Duncan Greive reacts to the shock news from TVNZ regarding proposed cancellations across its slate of current affairs products.

Actor, writer and director Leon Wadham joins Duncan to discuss his career in television, film and theatre - from humble origins to directing the recently released Alice Snedden's Bad News Saves the World.

Newsroom co-editor Mark Jennings, formerly head of news at Three, joins Duncan for a deep dive into the past, present and possible future of the beleaguered channel.

Duncan Greive reacts to the devastating news from Warner Bros Discovery regarding the future of Three.

Long-serving television producer Bill Kerton joins Duncan for a conversation spanning his origins in the media industry, the heyday of bFM with Mikey Havoc and Greenstone TV's 30th birthday.

Editor of Newstalk ZB Plus Philip Crump joins Duncan to detail his journey from prolific tweeter, to popular Substack author, to the head of ZB's fledgling digital hub.

Beef + Lamb NZ CEO Kit Arkwright joins Duncan to discuss the complex challenge of advocating for red meat in our modern era.

Roblox game developer Alec Kieft joins Duncan to dive into the culture, economy and mind-boggling popularity of the Roblox platform.

Laneway's Danny Rogers and Julian Carswell join Duncan to chat the past, present and future of the ever-popular music festival.

Born Bred Talent's Clare Winterbourn joins Duncan to discuss the emergence of TikTok, Instagram and YouTube as the most powerful media forces of the 21st century.

Iconic broadcaster Noelle McCarthy details her career, and her recent collaboration with The Spinoff.

The Fold is taking a break over summer. We'll be back soon with new episodes but, until then, here's one of our favourites from 2023.

The Fold is taking a break over summer. We'll be back soon with new episodes but, until then, here's one of our favourites from 2023.

The Fold is taking a break over summer. We'll be back soon with new episodes but, until then, here's one of our favourites from 2023.

SUPERPOD is back to reflect on the highs and lows of a rollercoaster year.