Wellington Paranormal | The Podcast
Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
Episodes
Christmas Special
04 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It’s not a Christmas episode... but we are talking about the Wellington Paranormal Christmas special, so technically, it's festive-adjacent. In this...
Mobots
28 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Mike and Karen boldly go where they’ve never gone before: a remote recording session. Yes, they figured out the technology (eventually) a...
The Leftovers
21 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A supernatural stroll down memory lane, featuring the funniest, freakiest, and most unforgettable moments from the podcast. We’re talking top-tier g...
Episode Breakdown! NISSAN 300ZX
14 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Officers Minogue and O’Leary take a nostalgic cruise back through the high-octane paranormal classic NISSAN 300ZX. Was the car possessed?...
Bonus Episode: Monster Week Results
08 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It’s Monster Week!O’Leary and Minogue went live on Instagram to dive into this week’s werewolf-themed movies and shows, chosen by you in the pol...
The Harvey Guillén Fan Q&A - Part 2
07 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Wellington Paranormal: The Podcast we continue our chat with the legendary Harvey Guillén, this time as part of a hauntingly hilar...
Bonus Episode: Werewolf Week Results
02 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
O’Leary and Minogue went live on Instagram to dive into this week’s werewolf-themed movies and shows from the polls, as part of our ongoing quest ...
The Harvey Guillén Interview - Part 1
30 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Wellington Paranormal: The Podcast, we somehow convinced Harvey Guillén (yes, Guillermo from What We Do in the Shadows) to talk to us. H...
Bonus Episode: Vampire Week Results
24 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
O’Leary and Minogue jumped on Instagram Live to chat through the vampire movies and shows from this week’s polls, in our ongoing mission to reveal...
Copy Cops
23 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Mike and Karen watch Copy Cops, spot all the bits that went rogue from the script, and somehow start a whistling competition along the way....
Karen & Mike try new things
16 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Karen and Mike are trying something “new” this week. It’s got segments. Apparently that makes it professional. They solve spooky fan problems (b...
The Melanie Bracewell Fan Q&A
09 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Wellington Paranormal: The Podcast, we’ve got the one, the only Melanie Bracewell - again - this time joining us for a Fan Q&A Spec...
The Melanie Bracewell Interview
02 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, O’Leary and Minogue are joined by comedian and Wellington Paranormal writer Melanie Bracewell, who shares behind-the-scenes stories, writ...
We think we’re back
26 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Season 2 of Wellington Paranormal The Podcast is here! Karen O’Leary & Mike Minogue are back with new segments, exciting games, and special gues...
The one where O’Leary and Minogue take a break
12 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Miniogue and O’Leary make an important public service announcement. You won’t want to miss it as they make the announcement and th...
Wellington Paranormal The Podcast: The Live Show Podcast
05 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Behold! It’s the Wellington Paranormal The Podcast The Live Show Podcast! Recorded this year at the Podfest held at Q Theatre in Auckland. With gues...
The Cohen Holloway Interview - Part Two
29 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Cohen is back for the second part of his interview with O’Leary and Minogue. He really has had an incredible career and can currently be seen as the...
The Cohen Holloway Interview - Part One
22 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Cohen Holloway is one of Aotearoa’s most gifted actors and funniest human beings. He has had a prolific career as both a drama and comedy performer ...
You’re Tim Van Dammen if you do…
15 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tim Van Dammen is the guest on this week's show and he is an absolute legend. Director of HUNDREDS of New Zealand’s best music videos over the last ...
Lovely Hooters
08 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Minogue and O’Leary discuss the Mt Vic Hooters episode and Karen gives Mike a thorough dressing down about the time she was fuming at him on se...
The One with witches and, possibly, God
01 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Minogue and O’Leary breakdown the Fear the Briannas episode and also talk about getting into fights, talking to God and playing word games with Mum....
Interview Episode: Hair and Make Up Designer, Cath Maguire
24 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We are honoured by the presence of Hair and Make Up Designer Cath Magiure, who came on board at the end of season 2 and then headed up seasons 3 and 4...
Mike and Karen’s Best Fan Q&A of All Time
16 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Minogue and O’Leary answer fan questions and there are some absolute crackers this week. There may also be a bit of gossip from Producer Paul Yates ...
That one with the Taniwha
10 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
O’Leary and Minogue discuss one of their all time favourite episodes, Taniwha! This episode guest starred the Prime Minister of the time’s partner...
Mark Mitchinson interview
03 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Mitchinson AKA Ghost Cop Miller from Mt Vic Hooters joins the pod for a fantastic chat about his career and incredibly interesting life. O’Lear...
O’Leary and Minogue’s important and informative catch up
27 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Minogue and O’Leary babble on about all things non-Wellington Paranormal but very much recent and up to date if a little bit hungover and under the ...
Interview with the Producer
20 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Producer Paul Yates is interviewed on his career and his genius idea to make a TV show with the cops from WWDITS.Follow us on Instagram here!Follow us...
The Maaka ‘Sarge’ Pohatu interview
13 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
O’Leary and Minogue are reunited with Maaka ‘Sarge’ Pohatu. Reunited and it feels so good! They talk Maaka’s pathway to performance, drama sch...
It’s Zombie Cops but the E is pronounced
06 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
O’Leary and Minogue dive into the last episode of Season 1 - Episode 6, Zombie Cops. Covering juicy topics like TV show catering, risky improvisatio...
The ‘Nick from What We Do in the Shadows’ Interview
28 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We talk to the magnificent actor, comedian and already champion Cori Gonzales-Maceur who played Nick on What We Do in the Shadows and also appeared on...
Vampires and Clowns
21 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
O’Leary and Minogue discuss the Vampire episode that guest stars the wonderful Cori Gonzales-Maceur. Also discussions on clowns including the strang...
Q&A with Jemaine Clement
14 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The second part of this epic interview with Wellington Paranormal creator and all around legend, Jemaine Clement sees O’Leary and Minogue ask Fan Qu...
Jemaine Clement Interview
07 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
All of our guests are equal but this one is ever so slightly more equal than any other. Jemaine Clement is writer/director/star of What We Do in the S...
Secrets of Sheena the scary She-Wolf
31 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Minogue and O’Leary discuss the She-Wolf episode which not only stars Ana Scotney, but also Cohen Holloway who was one of the original werewolves in...
Jackie van Beek Interview
24 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jackie van Beek not only won Best Actress for her role in the What We Do in the Shadows movie but also directed a slew of episodes of the television s...
Fan Questions Special
17 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
O’Leary and Minogue are back with another Fan Question special. They also judge and review each other's Christmas gift giving efforts, reveal this w...
Upside down, inside out!
10 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Minogue and O’Leary discuss their trip to Europe, Mike pooing his pants before meeting a legend of New Zealand television and they do a table read o...
Tom Sainsbury and Officer Parker Interview
03 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The incredible Tom Sainsbury joins Minogue and O’Leary to discuss his road to Wellington Paranormal, how he trampled over his best friend to get the...
The Demon Girl Episode
27 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
O’Leary and Minogue discuss the Jemaine Clement written and directed episode ‘Demon Girl’. Karen reveals secrets behind O’Leary being ca...
It’s a paranormal kind of Christmas
20 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Minogue and O’Leary discuss all things Christmassy like horse and greyhound racing; who is the best gift giver and what they have got for each other...
Paranormal Fan Q&A
13 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The core four cast get together for the first time on the pod to answer all your fan questions. Well, not all of them. But some of them. Find out what...
Cops, crops and useless velcro
06 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
O’Leary and Minogue discuss supermarket security, Karen’s possibly haunted house, first day nerves, costume malfunctions and whether re-using a to...
Karen and Mike’s Police Programme
29 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Karen and Mike share stories of the rocky path on the way to Wellington Paranormal being made, including Mike's nerve-racking seating arrangement at a...
Wellington Paranormal | The Podcast Trailer
22 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
That's right, we're soon to release the official podcast for Wellington Paranormal. We're going to call it "Wellington Paranormal The Podcast". Seems ...
Who's The Boss Of This Podcast?
22 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Officers O'Leary and Minogue are back together at last to host the official Wellington Paranormal podcast. With rare behind the scenes stories and spe...