Media Insider

About Media Insider

Join NZ Herald's 'Media Insider' Shayne Currie every week for analysis, interviews, and insight into the New Zealand media and entertainment industry.

Publisher

NZ Herald

Category

business · news

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

28 May 2025

Latest episode

6 Aug 2025

Latest episodes

11 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   6 Aug 2025

   The Kiwi who founded Facebook Marketplace and his powerful message for NZ business

   Bowen Pan has returned to NZ after 13 years away - 'Tech companies are trained from birth to never be complacent because ... you die.' See omnystudio.com/listener (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information.

2. 

   30 Jul 2025

   Sky TV's Sophie Moloney on the company's big move to buy Three

   Sky TV CEO Sophie Moloney joins Shayne for a lengthy chat one week on from the company buying free-to-air network Three and its associated brands for $1. She discusses that big decision, the ongoing battle for sports rights, and winning back customers. See omnystudio.com/listener (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information.

3. 

   16 Jul 2025

   Madison Malone reveals all about her 'terrifying' media move

   The Markets with Madison host talks to Shayne about going independent, her big business interviews, and why tall poppy syndrome is making way for success stories. See omnystudio.com/listener (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information.

4. 

   9 Jul 2025

   Finding the next local hit: NZ Film Commission boss on the future of NZ movies

   NZ Film Commission chief executive Annie Murray opens up on public funding and the importance of taking New Zealand film projects to the world. See omnystudio.com/listener (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information.

5. 

   2 Jul 2025

   From Millionaire to The Casketeers: Inside the mind of Great Southern TV founder Phil Smith

   Phil Smith, founder of Great Southern TV, discusses his career creating hit shows like The Casketeers and Who Wants to be a Millionaire? in an interview with Shayne Currie.

6. 

   25 Jun 2025

   Media Insider podcast: du Plessis-Allan on Jacinda Ardern, Christopher Luxon and how motherhood has changed her microphone style

   Heather du Plessis-Allan discusses her approach to political interviews, revealing insights into interviewing Jacinda Ardern and Christopher Luxon, and how motherhood has shaped her broadcasting style in this interview.

7. 

   18 Jun 2025

   TVNZ boss Jodi O'Donnell on the future of the 6pm news, Shorty Street and pay TV

   TVNZ chief executive Jodi O'Donnell discusses the future of Shortland Street, 6pm news, and pay TV plans with host Shayne Currie in this interview.

8. 

   10 Jun 2025

   Leigh Hart on his return to radio, podcast success, and the ins and outs of his business ventures

   Broadcaster Leigh Hart discusses his return to Radio Hauraki with "Paid to Talk" and shares insights into his business ventures in an interview with Shayne Currie.

9. 

   4 Jun 2025

   Inside Stuff-TradeMe deal, and new NZME chair Steven Joyce speaks out on what's next

   Steven Joyce discusses his radio background, editorial independence, and the future of OneRoof in an interview with Shayne Currie about his new role as NZME chair.

10. 

    28 May 2025

    Media and Communications Minister Paul Goldsmith on TVNZ, RNZ and the state of the media industry

    Media and Communications Minister Paul Goldsmith discusses the current state of the media industry with Shayne Currie in an interview, offering insights into TVNZ and RNZ.

11. 

    28 May 2025

    Media Insider - The Podcast

    Shayne Currie, NZ Herald's Media Insider, delivers the latest news and insights from New Zealand's media industry each week, offering listeners a comprehensive overview.

Who has been a guest on Media Insider

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Phil Smith
• Heather du Plessis-Allan
• Jodi O'Donnell
• Leigh Hart
• Steven Joyce

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

71,722,313

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Podcast Authority Score: 27 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

17

Social presence

0

YouTube

93

Engagement

0

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Guest appearances

Does not typically book guests

Based on episode analysis; this does not confirm that the show is currently accepting guests.