The Commune

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A 12-part documentary podcast about the notorious free-love commune, Centrepoint. There are crimes. But this isn’t a whodunnit. It’s a whydunnit ... In 2025, The Commune was chosen as an Apple Podcasts Series Essential.

Tập 1

Open Day

A free-love commune called Centrepoint springs up in the suburbs of 1970s New Zealand, devoted in equal measure to sex, group therapy, and its guru Bert Potter. What could possibly go wrong? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

42 phút
Tập 2

Awkward Buggers

Locals are fascinated by the sights and sounds of the sex commune next door. Founding members recall the optimism and excitement of Centrepoint’s early years – and the bizarre circumstances that led to the community’s first death. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

57 phút
Tập 3

The Girl on the Lawn

Who the hell was Bert? How Centrepoint’s leader went from buttoned-up businessman to morally transgressive guru. Meanwhile Barri and “Robert” are each witness to moments that reveal the darkness lurking inside the Centrepoint dream. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

36 phút
Tập 4

Under the Carpet

Barri and “Robert” are haunted by the ugly truth about their commune, but they respond differently. Plus: a quick history of communes in Aotearoa, and the complex social forces that made Centrepoint possible. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

40 phút
Tập 5

Invaders

The ever-expanding Centrepoint commune goes to war: with its fed-up neighbours, with the local council and, thanks to Robert’s decision to speak out, the New Zealand Police. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

53 phút
Tập 6

The Centrepoint Kids

It’s the 1980s, and Centrepoint’s on a roll. Bert is investing in the booming stock market; and the head-count keeps rising. But some of the new arrivals at the commune have wild stories to tell. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

55 phút
Tập 7

Cherished Ideas

Barri finds the answer she’s been seeking but what will she do? Nate tries to raise the alarm about a new arrival. And a humiliated Bert tries chemical assistance to regain the love of his followers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

47 phút
Tập 8

Lying without Lying

Ray is back on the Centrepoint case and he’s determined to arrest Bert. The community hatches a plan to cover up for their guru. Barri tries to make Bert see sense – but is it too late? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

36 phút

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Trailer: The Commune

A 12-part documentary podcast about the notorious free-love commune, Centrepoint. There are crimes. But this isn’t a whodunnit. It’s a whydunnit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

29/05/2022

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Adam Dudding

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372 Xếp hạng

Binge Worthy

3 thg 6

Tricie48

True story told in an engaging and unique style. I’m hooked.
Hooked

20 thg 4

CenterPointcrazy

I am hooked! Started the podcast today and I have listened to 5 episodes.
Recommended

22 thg 5

Fionn MacCumhaill

This is a very good podcast, but I deducted a star because it lagged towards the end. Nearly half an episode was wasted with dial tones, hang-ups, and curt “no comments” as we listened to him failing to score interviews. Please, just document the story; don’t document yourself trying to get the story. Or if you must, do it in a behind-the-scenes bonus mini-episode. Because it ruins the momentum and flow. Otherwise, great subject, great investigative journalism, and well-presented.
Engaging Listen

3 thg 3

Sarahlee137

Despite the serious nature of the content, the information is presented in an organized and calm way. The story speaks for itself, and this American is grateful for the modest take.

A 12-part documentary podcast about the notorious free-love commune, Centrepoint. There are crimes. But this isn’t a whodunnit. It’s a whydunnit ... In 2025, The Commune was chosen as an Apple Podcasts Series Essential.