Shortland Street - The Podcast

Affairs of the heart are as important in Ferndale as what's happening on the surgical table. This episode would reflect on the show's greatest love stories, the affairs that stunned the nation, and the lovers torn apart.  Kura is also joined by Laura Hill and Jessica Joy Wood to talk about the current storylines from Ferndale. Host: Kura Forrester (@kuraforrester) Ngahuia Piripi (Esther Samuels) Zak Martin (Rahu Parata) Calire Dougan (Intimacy Coordinator) Sarah Wiseman (Francesca Telford)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Whereas many soaps are only now focusing on diverse casts and stories after being on air for decades, Shortland Street has also focused on different cultures and communities, right from the first episode with Dr Ropata and the opening line of "Kia Ora, Shortland Street". This episode will look at the different ways Shortland Street has spotlighted NZ's diverse cultures, what impact that's had on the cast, and how they've ensured authenticity in representation. Kura is also joined by Laura Hill and Jessica Joy Wood to talk about the current storylines from Ferndale. Host: Kura Forrester (@kuraforrester) Jess Sayer (Maeve Mullins) Marianne Infante (Madonna Diaz) Ani Ryder-Pohatu (Production Assistant and Māori Language Advisor) JJ Fong (Ruby Flores)  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Family units have been a regular part of the Shortland Street, and those units that manage to work their way into every part of the show are the ones that fans are drawn to - from the Neilsons to the Coopers and now the Kings, these families have reflected Kiwi life every night for decades. This episode would touch on being part of an on-screen family and building those relationships, the impact those characters have on the public, what to do when one of you wants to leave, and the young actors finding their place in the show.  Kura is also joined by Laura Hill and Jessica Joy Wood to talk about the current storylines from Ferndale. Host: Kura Forrester (@kuraforrester) Guests: Reuben Milner (Jack Hannah) Sam Bunkall (Boyd Rolleston) Katherine (Real life Mum of James who plays Marley on the Show) Jacqui Nairn (Wendy Cooper)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It wouldn’t be a Ferndale wedding with a run away bride, drag queens, an uninvited guest or two or a major disaster. From Lionel and Kirsty disastrous nuptials, through to the first ever gay wedding with Sally Martin and Maeve Mullins, weddings are the best thing to happen for viewers and often the worst thing to happen to the characters. Kura is also joined by Laura Hill and Jessica Joy Wood to talk about the current storylines from Ferndale. Host: Kura Forrester (@kuraforrester) Guests: Ben Mitchell (TK Samuels) Rebekah Randell (Dawn Robinson) Selwyn Kumar (Shortland Street Publicist) Sam Bunkell (Boyd Rolleston)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.