Lucky Kiwi Podcast

Amanda & Jed Brophy
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The Lucky Kiwi Podcast is a Tolkien podcast exploring The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings, Middle-earth, and the enduring legacy of J.R.R. Tolkien. Watch conversations with filmmakers and audiences.CREDITS:Producers / Hosts: Amanda & Jed BrophyEditing: Amanda BrophyGuest: Surprise GuestOriginal Theme Music: Stephen GallagherAdditional Original Music: Jed Brophy © 2026 All Rights Reserved.

  1. Sep 30 ·  Video

    Nerd of the Rings

    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 about Matt’s journey with Nerd of the Rings, his love of Middle-earth, connecting with fans around the world, and what it’s like to build a life around something you genuinely love. With special appearances from Billy Boyd and the Mellon Heads, it might just be our nerdiest episode yet! Subscribe to Lucky Kiwi Podcast and stay tuned for: 🍀 Lucky Kiwi Costume Party coming in October 🍀 Ian McKellen interview 🍀 LOTR 25th Anniversary Special 🍀 More surprises to come! Producers / Hosts: Amanda & Jed Brophy Editing: Amanda Brophy Guest: Matt Graf / Nerd of the Rings Featuring: Billy Boyd & Mellon Heads Original Theme Music: Stephen Gallagher © 2026 Lucky Kiwi Podcast. All Rights Reserved. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LuckyKiwiPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/luckykiwipod/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/luckykiwipod/ X: https://x.com/luckykiwipod Website: https://luckykiwipodcast.com 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 © 2026 All Rights Reserved. FOLLOW LUCKY KIWI PODCAST Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/luckykiwipodcast/ Facebook: facebook.com/luckykiwipodcast X: https://x.com/luckykiwipod Website: https://luckykiwipodcast.com

    Nerd of the Rings

  2. Sep 23 ·  Video

    Peter Hambleton

    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 performances in Copenhagen and The Letter Writer. Then came Middle-earth. As Glóin, Peter joined an extraordinary ensemble of actors bringing Tolkien’s world to life, becoming one of the most recognizable dwarves in The Hobbit trilogy. Since then, he has continued working across New Zealand screen and theatre, with roles in The Brokenwood Mysteries, One Lane Bridge and After the Party. More recently, Peter played Adrian Templeton, the larger-than-life theatre director at the centre of the New Zealand musical comedy series Happiness. The role earned him the 2025 New Zealand Screen Award for Best Supporting Actor in a Series. In this conversation, Peter takes us behind the beard and into the career that came long before Middle-earth, the experiences that shaped him as an actor, and of course, his time as Glóin. Welcome to Lucky Kiwi Podcast, Peter Hambleton! 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 © 2026 All Rights Reserved. FOLLOW LUCKY KIWI PODCAST Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/luckykiwipodcast/ Facebook: facebook.com/luckykiwipodcast X: https://x.com/luckykiwipod Website: https://luckykiwipodcast.com

    Peter Hambleton

  3. Sep 9 ·  Video

    Royd Tolkien

    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 future conversations. CREDITS: Producers / Hosts: Amanda & Jed Brophy Editing: Amanda Brophy Original Theme Music: Stephen Gallagher © 2026 All Rights Reserved. FOLLOW LUCKY KIWI PODCAST Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/luckykiwipodcast/ Facebook: facebook.com/luckykiwipodcast X: https://x.com/luckykiwipod Website: https://luckykiwipodcast.com

    Royd Tolkien

  4. Sep 2 ·  Video

    Mark Hadlow

    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 creative relationship with fellow Kiwi filmmaker Sir Peter Jackson, beginning with the cult classic Meet the Feebles, followed by King Kong, The Hobbit trilogy, where he played the beloved dwarf Dori, and Mortal Engines.  But for us, Mark is so much more than an extraordinary actor. This conversation celebrates a friendship that has lasted through decades of life, work, laughter and everything in between. Those of us who know Mark know there is something particularly special about him. He wears his heart on his sleeve, with an almost childlike openness and innocence that is both disarming and deeply genuine. He is loving, generous and wonderfully unguarded. This is Mark Hadlow as we know and love him: warm, funny, honest, emotional, mischievous and completely himself. We hope you enjoy getting to know him. 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 © 2026 All Rights Reserved. FOLLOW LUCKY KIWI PODCAST Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/luckykiwipodcast/ Facebook: facebook.com/luckykiwipodcast X: https://x.com/luckykiwipod Website: https://luckykiwipodcast.com

    Mark Hadlow

  5. Aug 26 ·  Video

    Stephen Hunter

    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 © 2026 All Rights Reserved. FOLLOW LUCKY KIWI PODCAST Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/luckykiwipodcast/ Facebook: facebook.com/luckykiwipodcast X: https://x.com/luckykiwipod Website: https://luckykiwipodcast.com

    Stephen Hunter

  6. Aug 19 ·  Video

    Sala Baker

    Special appearances by: Tim Wong — Stunt Coordinator Augie Davis — Stunt Coordinator Steve Reinsfield — Stunts Vincent Roxburgh — Stunts In this episode of Lucky Kiwi Podcast, Sala Baker shares the deeply inspiring and heartfelt story of how he got started as an actor in New Zealand and carved out a career in Hollywood against all odds. From his unforgettable work in The Lord of the Rings to the many roles that followed, Sala opens up about his journey, the opportunities that changed his life, the challenges he faced along the way, and the people who shaped him. It’s honest, moving, funny and deeply personal. A conversation that takes you behind the scenes and into the heart of the man behind some unforgettable characters. Thank you for watching! If you enjoyed this episode, please consider liking, commenting, and subscribing for future conversations. 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 © 2026 All Rights Reserved. FOLLOW LUCKY KIWI PODCAST Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/luckykiwipodcast/ Facebook: facebook.com/luckykiwipodcast X: https://x.com/luckykiwipod Website: https://luckykiwipodcast.com

    Sala Baker

  7. Jul 29 ·  Video

    Sanit Klamchanuan - SpicyThaiDesign

    Join us for a conversation with Sanit Klamchanuan (SpicyThaiDesign), whose career spans Wētā Workshop, creature artistry, and cosplay. Sanit shares behind-the-scenes stories from his creative journey, the craftsmanship behind his work, and the experiences that have shaped his career. A special thank you to WeClanCosplay and TheFallenPadawan for providing our intro. 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 Guest: Sanit Klamchanuan Original Theme Music: Stephen Gallagher © 2026 All Rights Reserved. FOLLOW LUCKY KIWI PODCAST Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/luckykiwipodcast/ Facebook: facebook.com/luckykiwipodcast X: https://x.com/luckykiwipod Website: https://luckykiwipodcast.com 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 © 2026 All Rights Reserved. FOLLOW LUCKY KIWI PODCAST Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/luckykiwipodcast/ Facebook: facebook.com/luckykiwipodcast X: https://x.com/luckykiwipod Website: https://luckykiwipodcast.com

    Sanit Klamchanuan - SpicyThaiDesign

  8. Jul 22 ·  Video

    Kiran Shah

    We sit down with our friend Kiran Shah to hear the stories behind his incredible career.  A true testament to dedication and courage, Kiran’s career has been shaped by his willingness to take on challenges, push boundaries, and give everything to his craft. His bravery, determination, and love of filmmaking have made him one of the most respected figures in the industry. The Lucky Kiwi Podcast is a Tolkien podcast exploring The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings, Middle-earth, and the enduring legacy of J.R.R. Tolkien. Watch conversations with filmmakers and audiences. CREDITS: Producers / Hosts: Amanda & Jed Brophy Editing: Amanda Brophy Guest: Kiran Shah Original Theme Music: Stephen Gallagher © 2026 All Rights Reserved. Thank you for watching! If you enjoyed this episode, please consider liking, commenting, and subscribing for future conversations. 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 © 2026 All Rights Reserved. FOLLOW LUCKY KIWI PODCAST Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/luckykiwipodcast/ Facebook: facebook.com/luckykiwipodcast X: https://x.com/luckykiwipod Website: https://luckykiwipodcast.com

    Kiran Shah
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The Lucky Kiwi Podcast is a Tolkien podcast exploring The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings, Middle-earth, and the enduring legacy of J.R.R. Tolkien. Watch conversations with filmmakers and audiences.CREDITS:Producers / Hosts: Amanda & Jed BrophyEditing: Amanda BrophyGuest: Surprise GuestOriginal Theme Music: Stephen GallagherAdditional Original Music: Jed Brophy © 2026 All Rights Reserved.

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  • Creator
    Amanda & Jed Brophy
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    15
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Lucky Kiwi Podcast
  • Show Website
    Lucky Kiwi Podcast