Show Notes
We're honored to welcome our very first guest on the Lucky Kiwi Podcast... We started our careers together, so it felt only right to begin this journey with him. Sir Richard Taylor is the co-founder of Wētā Workshop and one of the creative forces behind some of the most iconic film worlds ever made, including The Lord of the Rings, The Hobbit, and countless groundbreaking productions in film history. A multi-Academy Award winner, his work has helped redefine practical effects and cinematic ...
More from Lucky Kiwi Podcast
We’re joined by our friend Matt Graf, the creator behind Nerd of the Rings! Since launching Nerd of the Rings in 2020, Matt has built an incredible community of Tolkien fans, sharing videos exploring the characters, history and lore of Middle-earth, along with the books, films, games, collectibles and the wider world of Tolkien. The channel now has almost 300 million views, and over 1 million YouTube subscribers. This conversation is about much more than Tolkien lore. We talk abou...
Peter Hambleton is known around the world as Glóin, one of the dwarves of Middle-earth in Peter Jackson’s The Hobbit trilogy. But Glóin is just one chapter in a remarkable New Zealand acting career. After graduating from Toi Whakaari: New Zealand Drama School in 1982, Peter built a long career across theatre, film and television. He won the 1995 New Zealand Film and Television Award for Best Supporting Actor for The Last Tattoo, and later won Chapman Tripp Theatre Awards for his performan...
Royd Tolkien has been part of Jed and Amanda’s story since the very beginning. Join them as he shares a personal perspective on growing up as the great-grandson of J.R.R. Tolkien, one of the world’s most beloved authors. He also talks about his brother Mike and his battle with motor neurone disease, a journey that led to Royd’s documentary and book, There’s a Hole in My Bucket. Thank you for watching! If you enjoyed this episode, please consider liking, commenting, and subscribing for futur...
In this episode of Lucky Kiwi Podcast, we’re joined by someone who has been part Jed’s life for more than 35 years. Mark Hadlow isn’t just a dear friend to us. He’s family. One of New Zealand’s best-known actors, Mark has performed in countless theatre shows, dozens of film appearances, television series, commercials and radio voice-overs in the thousands. He has directed theatre, opera, and film throughout New Zealand. International audiences will know Mark through his long-standing crea...
Stephen Hunter, the man behind Bombur in The Hobbit trilogy, joins us for one of our funniest interviews yet! Stephen takes us behind the scenes of Middle-earth and shares stories, memories, and plenty of laughs from his time working on The Hobbit. Thank you for watching! If you enjoyed this episode, please consider liking, commenting, and subscribing for future conversations. CREDITS: Producers / Hosts: Amanda & Jed Brophy Editing: Amanda Brophy Original Theme Music: Stephen Gallagher ...