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ConspiraSeries

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ConspiraSeries is a silly, joyful, tongue-in-cheek investigation series into the why, how, & what the ?! of some of NZ's most outrageous conspiracies.

Made with the support of NZ On Air

6 episodes

Welly on a Plate

In 2018, a huge amount of cooked spaghetti was dumped on Wellington’s Mt. Vic lookout and we still don’t know why. Bubbah is shocked people have just moved on. How could you move on from this?!
Episode 1
9m

Comet Me, Bro

Did you know Aotearoa had one of the world’s most famous UFO sightings in the 1970s? If not, you’re embarrassing yourself. Watch this to stop EMBARRASSING YOURSELF.
Episode 2
9m

Wakanda Kitty Is That?

Canterbury locals have been seeing big-ass cats roaming around for over 50 years, and they’ve got the receipts. This one’s bloody scary – watch to see Bubbah get bloody scared.
Episode 3
9m

Enter the Cockpit

Pilots have been drawing d*cks in the sky for decades, including Kiwi pilots. Some say it’s an innocent part of their route, while others say society is obsessed with d*ck drawing, What’s the truth?
Episode 4
10m

Don't Moose with Us

In 1910, a number of American moose were brought to Aotearoa and released into the Fiorldland bush. Some say there are still moose living there today, but they’re elusive. Too elusive for Bubbah?
Episode 5
8m

Real Eyes Realise Real Lies

The conspiracy theory that Tupac faked his own death is one of the most famous of all time, and Aotearoa actually plays a part in these rumours. Can Bubbah’s real eyes realise real lies?
Episode 6
9m

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Hosted by comedian Sieni “Bubbah” Leo’o Olo, ConspiraSeries is a silly, joyful, tongue-in-cheek investigation series into the why, how and what the ?! of some of New Zealand’s most outrageous conspiracies.
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