#57: Bret McKenzie - The Untold Story of Flight of the Conchords, Winning an Oscar, Life After Fame
Bret McKenzie is one of New Zealand’s most celebrated creatives — a musician, comedian, actor, and Oscar-winning songwriter.
Best known as one half of the iconic Flight of the Conchords, Bret takes us behind the scenes of their rise from Wellington bars to HBO stardom and global fame. Super surreal having Bret on the pod, I've been a massive FOTC fan since I was a young fella!
We dive into the creative process behind their hit songs, the surreal experience of winning an Academy Award, and the reality of navigating sudden fame.
Bret opens up about why they chose to step away at the peak, chasing creative freedom over celebrity. A rare, honest conversation with a true Kiwi legend. Hope you enjoy! Please remember to subscribe! Massive thanks to our sponsors Moana Road and Kaboose Media.
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Beyond the Surface
Beyond the Surface is a long-form podcast hosted by Noa Woolloff, featuring some of New Zealand's biggest names. From Paddy Gower, TJ Perenara, Amelia Kerr, Brooke Roberts to Guy Williams, Noa discusses the tools, strategies and stories that have shaped their lives.
The goal: to stamp out tall poppy syndrome and create a platform for more conversations about mental health.
- No. of episodes: 69
- Latest episode: 2025-06-03
- Society & Culture
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