{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"#57: Bret McKenzie - The Untold Story of Flight of the Conchords, Winning an Oscar, Life After Fame","description":"Bret McKenzie is one of New Zealand\u2019s most celebrated creatives \u2014 a musician, comedian, actor, and Oscar-winning songwriter. Best known as one half of the iconic Flight of the Conchords, Bret takes us behind the scenes of their rise from Wellington bars to HBO stardom and global fame. Super surreal having Bret on the pod, I've been a massive FOTC fan since I was a young fella! We dive into the creative process behind their hit songs, the surreal experience of winning an Academy Award, and the reality of navigating sudden fame. Bret opens up about why they chose to step away at the peak, chasing creative freedom over celebrity. A rare, honest conversation with a true Kiwi legend. Hope you enjoy! Please remember to subscribe! Massive thanks to our sponsors Moana Road and Kaboose Media. Bret McKenzie \u2013 https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/bretrospective\/?hl=en Moana Road \u2013 https:\/\/moanaroad.co.nz\/ Kaboose Media \u2013 https:\/\/www.kaboosemedia.co.nz\/ Beyond the Surface Insta \u2013&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/beyond_the_surfacenz\/ Noa Woolloff Insta \u2013 https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/noawoolloff\/ ","author_name":"Beyond the Surface","author_url":"https:\/\/beyondthesurface.libsyn.com\/","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/35773345\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/185970145"}