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Iconic NZ TV Show Comeback!?

May 03, 2026 / 00:59

This episode discusses the resurgence of a controversial show, featuring Jeremy and Paul, and its themes surrounding perceptions of Muslims.

The conversation begins with a reflection on how the show would not be made today, highlighting its provocative content. Jeremy's character arc, which includes eating kebabs and converting to Islam, raises questions about societal ignorance regarding Muslims.

Key discussions focus on the portrayal of Muslims in the show and the misconceptions that arise from it. The hosts mention how the show challenges ethnocentric views and showcases the diversity within the Muslim community.

There is speculation about the show's potential comeback, with the hosts noting its current popularity online, indicating a significant viewer interest.

TLDR

The episode discusses a controversial show's themes and its potential comeback amid current viewer interest.

Episode

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That would never be made today, eh? Not in a million years. Funny you should say
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that. >> Oh, really? Uh well, you know, with it's often been thought about bringing it
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back. And I talked to Jeremy last week about it. And and I I haven't talked to
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Paul yet, but incredibly online it is having a huge resurgence. You know, hundreds of thousands of viewers. For
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example, Jeremy, he walked down K Road and ate kebabs and slowly became a Muslim. And by the end he was reading
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the Quran and was um planning to blow up the Sydney nuclear power plant. And what
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we were saying there was that looks completely ethnocentric and dangerous. What we're saying there was how freaking
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ignorant are we that we think that every Muslim we meet is actually an aggressive
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person. And of course, we learned through Bondi that they're not. There were Muslims who were willing to take
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down Muslims, you know, for the good of humanity, you know? But the the show, just looping back to something you said
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before, so the show in some form could make a comeback? Uh we

Episode Highlights

  • Resurgence of a Controversial Show
    A discussion about the potential return of a show that sparked significant debate.
    “Incredibly online it is having a huge resurgence.”
    @ 00m 15s
    May 03, 2026

Episode Quotes

  • How freaking ignorant are we?
    Iconic NZ TV Show Comeback!?
  • The show could make a comeback?
    Iconic NZ TV Show Comeback!?

Key Moments

  • Controversial Ideas00:38
  • Cultural Reflection00:40
  • Show Revival Talk00:54