Lucky Kiwi Podcast

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.

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 famil

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 shar

Sala Baker

Special appearances by: Tim Wong — Stunt Coordinator Augie Davis — Stunt Coordinator Steve Reinsfield — Stunts Vincent Roxburgh — Stunts In this episode of Lucky Kiw

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 stor

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 h

Luke Hawker

Luke Hawker is one of the most versatile and consistently in-demand performers working in New Zealand film. Over a 25+ year career, he has amassed more than 80 credits ac

Stephen Gallagher

Stephen Gallagher is a two-time Emmy Award-winning composer and music editor from New Zealand whose work spans film, television, and Middle-earth. A dear friend of the p

Graham McTavish

Graham McTavish - The Hobbit, Acting, Rejection, Fame & Life Beyond the Screen In this episode of the Lucky Kiwi Podcast, Graham shares stories from his remarkable caree

Shane Rangi

Join Amanda and Jed Brophy for a conversation with Shane Rangi, a longtime friend of Jed’s and one of the most versatile performers to come out of Middle-earth and Narnia

Mark Ordesky- Executive Producer of Lord of the Rings

A rare and deeply insightful conversation with Mark Ordesky, one of the key figures behind bringing The Lord of the Rings trilogy to the screen. Mark reflects on the lon

Sir Richard Taylor of Wētā Workshop

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. S

Lucky Kiwi Podcast Trailer

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