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In 1993 one of New Zealand's biggest companies was tricked into publicly mocking themselves. Thirty years later, two amateur sleuths try to solve the long-forgotten mystery of what happened, who did it, and why. Prank of the Year is a six-part investigative documentary series. Episodes are released weekly each Friday, starting on Friday 17 November. Join the Prank of the Year discussion group on Facebook Follow Prank of the Year on Instagram Email us: telecomsux1993@gmail.com Hosted on Acast ...
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BONUS: Interview with Fine Arts Conservator Sarah Hillary
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In this interview episode we speak to Sarah Hillary, a Fine Arts Conservator at the Conservation Research Centre at Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki. We approached Sarah during our investigation to discuss what a forensic examination of an artwork might involve, and gained a fascinating outlook into her team's process and specialist skill-set (as …
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BONUS: Interview with Former Journalists Rochelle and Lee
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In this interview episode we speak to two former journalists behind two newspaper articles from December 1993 that proved pivotal to our investigation. We hear from former NZ Herald writer Rochelle Lockley about her time at Aotearoa's biggest paper (and how she went on to work for Telecom's biggest rival), as well as Dunedin-based Lee Harris, a for…
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BONUS: Interview with Ephemera Expert Rata
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In the first of our Bonus Interview series, we korero with Rata - an expert in Ephemera, who we heard from in Episode Three, Front Page News. During our conversation Rata talks us through what ephemera is, the role that it plays in learning about our social and cultural past, and why it is important to preserve it. Check out the Alexander Turnbull …
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Craig and Luke sit down to read and respond to listener correspondence - as well as announce plans for future content. Prank of the Year is produced by Luke Watkinson and Craig Major. Email: telecomsux1993@gmail.com Join the Prank of the Year Facebook page Follow Prank of the Year on Instagram Opening theme song is “Let Go” by Kong Fooey Hosted on …
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Part Six: Seasons Greetings from Telecom
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In the season finale we find an artist, lay out a timeline and present our best theories. Prank of the Year is produced by Luke Watkinson and Craig Major. Email: telecomsux1993@gmail.com Join the Prank of the Year Facebook page Follow Prank of the Year on Instagram Opening theme song is “Let Go” by Kong Fooey Closing theme song is “Cliche” by Delux…
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As we tiptoe towards our conclusion, lets take a detour down some investigative side-streets Prank of the Year is produced by Luke Watkinson and Craig Major. Email: telecomsux1993@gmail.com Join the Prank of the Year Facebook page Follow Prank of the Year on Instagram Watch coverage of the "Homeland is racist" incident: https://www.youtube.com/watc…
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Part Four: "****! Those things have been printed!!!"
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The investigation continues as we explore the painting's journey. Prank of the Year is produced by Luke Watkinson and Craig Major. Email: telecomsux1993@gmail.com Join the Prank of the Year Facebook page Follow Prank of the Year on Instagram Opening theme song is “Let Go” by Kong Fooey (https://www.facebook.com/kongfooeymusic/) Closing theme song i…
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A single newspaper article unearths a bundle of new information. Prank of the Year is produced by Luke Watkinson and Craig Major. Email: telecomsux1993@gmail.com Join the Prank of the Year Facebook page Follow Prank of the Year on Instagram Opening theme song is “Let Go” by Kong Fooey (https://www.facebook.com/kongfooeymusic/) Closing theme song is…
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A key part of any investigation is to establish a motive - it's time for a history lesson. Prank of the Year is produced by Luke Watkinson and Craig Major. Email: telecomsux1993@gmail.com Join the Prank of the Year Facebook page Follow Prank of the Year on Instagram Read Keith Newman's Connecting the Clouds - The Internet in New Zealand at: https:/…
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Part One: "Savage Prank, Brilliant Prank"
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The image of a logo (for a company that no longer exists) sparks a memory and kickstarts a years-long investigation into a forgotten incident. Prank of the Year is produced by Luke Watkinson and Craig Major. Email: telecomsux1993@gmail.com Join the Prank of the Year Facebook page Follow Prank of the Year on Instagram Opening theme song is “Let Go” …
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Prank of the Year is a low-stakes True Crime story from Aotearoa, New Zealand. In 1993 one of New Zealand's biggest companies was tricked into making a public mockery of themselves. Thirty years later, two amateur sleuths try to solve the long-forgotten mystery of what happened, who did it, and why. Prank of the Year is a six-part series, with epis…
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