In this episode of the Beyond Broadcast powered by WizzFX, host Jamie Larson chats with Andy Rowe, the founder of Red Nine Studios who co-created The Rugby Pod and hosts popular rugby podcast The Good, The Bad & The Rugby among his own co-productions with creators.

We explore:

• His unorthodox journey into broadcasting and how he got his first gigs.
• How his work in the recruitment industry in the UK provided lessons that he’s taken throughout his career.
• Why podcasting became such a successful transition for him after leaving radio.
• The decisions that lead to him creating the only purpose-built podcast studio in the South Island of New Zealand.
• Why now is the best time to get into the podcast sphere.

Episode Highlights

• 11:01 - The Transition to Sports Journalism
• 25:29 - The Challenges of the New Zealand Media Landscape
• 39:33 - The Rise of the Rugby Pod
• 44:58 - The Importance of Research in Interviews
• 58:08 - The Value of Podcasting for Businesses

Links & Resources

• Andy’s studio in Christchurch - https://www.redninestudios.com/
• Email him - studio@redninestudios.com
• Learn more about WizzFX and take your audio to the next level - https://www.wizzfx.com/

Connect With Us

• Follow us on Instagram: @beyondbroadcastpod
• Receive updates on new episodes: beyondbroadcastpod@gmail.com
• Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review!

In the second episode of Season 2, Jamie chats with Irene Gardiner, the current president of SPADA & a current sitting board member of RNZ and Able.

In more recent years she has been working as a consultant, executive producer and commentator on the industry in New Zealand as well as previously taking charge of content for online NZ broadcasting showcase NZ On Screen.

Her early years saw her working in journalism, television production and commissioning

We explore:

• The challenges faced by public media in New Zealand
• The importance of preserving New Zealand's cultural voice and the need for regulation in the industry.
• The impact of streaming services on local production

Episode Highlights

• 10:34 - The Glory Days of New Zealand Television
• 18:21 - Late Night News: A Bold Move
• 33:50 - The Role of NZ On Screen
• 47:39 - The Need for Regulation

Connect With Us

• Follow us on Instagram: @beyondbroadcastpod
• Receive updates on new episodes: beyondbroadcastpod@gmail.com
• Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review!

In the first episode of Season 2 of the Beyond Broadcast Podcast powered by WIZZFX, Jamie chats with Todd Scott, Co-Owner and Publisher of the National Business Review and owner of New Media Solution. Todd has steered the NBR from a traditional print publication into the successful subscription-only online platform it is today.

But long before his rise in the world of publishing, Todd was a cut above the rest — becoming a business owner and operating his own butchery in his early years before stepping into a career in broadcasting.

Throughout his life and career, Todd has moved with intention, with accountability and ethics serving as cornerstones of his decision-making. He reflects on his personal experiences, including his relationship with his wife Jackie and the influence of mentors who have shaped his approach to business and leadership.

We explore:

• Lessons from the butcher’s shopfront — connecting with people and mastering the art of the sale

• The transition from brick and mortar to broadcasting — entering the world of media

• Building the NBR into what it is today — making bold, strategic decisions

• The future of media and the subscription model

Todd was incredibly open about his journey, and I’m grateful for his generosity in sharing it.

This episode was recorded on January 20, 2026.

Episode Highlights

• 18:13 - Lessons from the Butcher Shop
• 27:27 - Building a Media Empire
• 36:44 - Integrity in Journalism
• 45:43 - Challenges and Triumphs in Business
• 55:01 - The Future of Media and Subscriber Models

Links & Resources

• You check out the NBR here for yourself - https://www.nbr.co.nz/
• Learn more about New Media Solution - https://newmediasolution.co.nz/
• Connect with Todd on LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/todd-scott-786b6a10
• If you want your audio to sound sick visit WIZZ FX to see how they can help you take your audio to the next level - https://www.wizzfx.com/

Connect With Us

• Follow us on Instagram: @beyondbroadcastpod
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In the final episode of Season 1 of the Beyond Broadcast podcast, I speak with Vanessa Wells, a multi-award-winning director, producer, and actor.

We discuss Vanessa's journey from acting to broadcasting, her experiences in voiceover work, and her impactful projects like Braveheart Christchurch and her work which has taken her to the extreme climates of Antarctica.

Vanessa shares insights on the challenges women face in the film industry, the importance of mentorship, and the significance of community support in filmmaking.

Being that Vanessa has explored multiple facets and varying industries it’s great to see that a lot of the reason she has stayed in the industry has been from pure passion and a love of story telling.

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If you would like to get in contact you can reach me through the following channels:

Insta - @beyondbroadcastpod

Email - beyondbroadcastpod@gmail.com

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-edward-larson/

In this episode of the Beyond Broadcast podcast, I speak with film editor Francis Glenday, With more than 20 years in the industry having worked on a variety of projects covering TVC, feature films, docos, shows and animation.

Francis and I explore his early work in Children’s television (Tumeke/ Pūkana) and how the fast-paced nature of the gig and the freedom meant he not only got to experiment but learn a lot of conventions early in his career.

We also discuss why Francis decided to go about setting up his own independent editing suite and how being your own business can present challenges but also has many more advantages.

His then pivot into documentary series and how he came to work on big projects like ‘Poi’E’ and ‘Herbs:Songs of Freedom” - Including what it was like to help mold the narrative of two iconic tales in New Zealand culture.

Finally we touch on his work on feature films and why live sports has its own drama which can be put together much like any other story with tales of underdogs and glory.

Apologies for the varying audio quality we had some fun issues with trying to keep a stable connection and making sure we could

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Email - beyondbroadcastpod@gmail.com

In this episode of the Beyond Broadcast podcast, I speak with Jane Yee, A voice and face that’s shaped New Zealand media for more than two decades.

Moving through various formats including radio, television print and podcasting - Jane has a natural ability to fit into roles across the spectrum.

Since there was a lot to unpack we jumped straight into discussing her work with the cult radio station Channel Z before transitioning to discussing the early challenges of moving into television and being front of cam.

We take a look at how music television played an integral part in the NZ music scene and essentially was a dominant voice in promoting local music and establishing local artists.

Along the way we get a couple of sneaky behind the scenes stories on her various pivots and memorable moments during some of the crazy late night shifts and interactions with fans.

The move into music PR and how it was a natural fit and how Jane played a part in the Bieber fever chaos in New Zealand back in the day.

Finally, her early foresight into diving head first into podcasting and how she established the Spinoff Podcast Network and is now tackling the newsroom with the team at NZ Herald - A vast departure from her previous work in music and entertainment.

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If you would like to get in contact you can reach me through the following channels:

Insta - @beyondbroadcastpod

Email - beyondbroadcastpod@gmail.com

In this episode of the Beyond Broadcast podcast, I speak with Scott Milligan, an experienced editor in the film and TV industry.

Scott shares his journey from growing up in Christchurch to then establishing his own production company, Milligan Media.

He discusses the importance of creativity in education, his transition to post-production, and the challenges of working in a remote environment. Scott also offers valuable advice for aspiring editors and reflects on the future of post-production in New Zealand.

We also cover the large jump from local productions to Hollywood budgets (Ghost in The Shell & the X Trilogy), why freelancing was such an important part of his journey, and how advocating for yourself is a big part of making yourself stand out in the competitive environment of the industry.

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If you would like to get in contact you can reach me through the following channels:

Insta - @beyondbroadcastpod

Email - beyondbroadcastpod@gmail.com

In this episode of the Beyond Broadcast podcast, I speak with Celia Jaspers.

Celia has been in the media industry for over 30 years - Director, Writer, Producer, Script Supervisor & Editor - A true jack of all trades.

Helming projects such as House Hunters International, Country Calendar, Primeval New Zealand, Milk & The Polycees.

Her career has seen her work on a mixture of local and international tv as well as her own personal projects which have garnered many awards.

We talk about her start on the iconic New Zealand kids show ‘What Now’ at the young age of 15 and how that led her on her journey to start in the TV industry.

We discuss her inspirations and how she ended up becoming a core part of the team behind Country calendar in later years and how this led to her call up to work on hit show House Hunters International.

Celia credits the importance of community support when making films on smaller budgets and we take a look at how it helped her create her own projects. Additionally we also focus on Celia’s motivation for continuous learning, and the challenges of navigating the film festival circuit.

Celia has a wealth of knowledge and it was really interesting to get a behind the scene look at some of the higher level nuts and bolts of navigating passion projects while still working freelance on projects for larger production companies.

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If you would like to get in contact you can reach me on the following

Insta - @beyondbroadcastpod

Email - beyondbroadcastpod@gmail.com