Best Michael Polkinghorn Podcasts (2025)

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Dungeon Master Interview 1:47:23

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Drew sits down with Mike and they go over all the unanswered questions from the podcast run and talk about how the decisions were made that guided the podcast from the beginning, the challenges encountered and things that could have been done differently. New to the podcast? You can catch up to the whole story so far in our annual Story Up to Now e…

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Introducing: The Artful Dodger 0:45

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James Wallace was once the most revered philanthropist in the New Zealand arts community. His world started crumbling when a young man accused him of sexual assault. After a six-year legal battle - and more victims came forward - Wallace was convicted of multiple crimes and out of ways to keep his identity secret. This is the story of a disgraced k…

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Cast Interview Part 2 1:24:46

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We finish up our cast interview with what the cast wishes they would have done differently during the course of the adventure. And of course we end by finding out the answer to the burning question on everyone's mind. What did happen to Chaddius the Baddius after the Joy of Extradimensional Spaces play through. New to the podcast? You can catch up …

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Cast Interview Part 1 1:35:02

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Now that the adventure is done, We gather the cast and go over everyone's thoughts on the characters epilogues, the epilogues for the minor characters, and Mike's favorite moments of the campaign. New to the podcast? You can catch up to the whole story so far in our annual Story Up to Now episode! Let us know what you think! Rate us on iTunes, emai…

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Epilogue - Kingdom of Faroe 5:41

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We have heard how the heroes fared after the great conflict was over, but how did the Kingdom as a whole fare? As in all things, there is a little bad with the good that came after the war. New to the podcast? You can catch up to the whole story so far in our annual Story Up to Now episode! Let us know what you think! Rate us on iTunes, email us at…

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Epilogue - Adrie 1:06:15

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Finally we reach the last of the party members. Adrie fled from the underdark to become Baroness of Excubariaum Collis. How will her life story go? New to the podcast? You can catch up to the whole story so far in our annual Story Up to Now episode! Let us know what you think! Rate us on iTunes, email us at [email protected], follow u…

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Epilogue - Arlen 58:27

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Arlen came from one the humblest of backgrounds. What great (or humble) things will he do in future? New to the podcast? You can catch up to the whole story so far in our annual Story Up to Now episode! Let us know what you think! Rate us on iTunes, email us at [email protected], follow us @RelicofthePast on Twitter and @RelicofthePas…

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Epilogue - Jade Claw 37:24

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Jade Claw joined us part way through the adventure and so has the most open path ahead. What will she do? Make an even greater name for herself of course! New to the podcast? You can catch up to the whole story so far in our annual Story Up to Now episode! Let us know what you think! Rate us on iTunes, email us at [email protected], f…

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Epilogue - Cotter 59:38

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Cotter had the most defined future as the next Baron of Portam Magnum. What will he do with his time as royalty and what effect will it have on the Kingdom? New to the podcast? You can catch up to the whole story so far in our annual Story Up to Now episode! Let us know what you think! Rate us on iTunes, email us at [email protected],…

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Epilogue - Krivval 55:22

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Now we learn the fate of Krivval. There will be bitter and sweet in his future and how it ends. New to the podcast? You can catch up to the whole story so far in our annual Story Up to Now episode! Let us know what you think! Rate us on iTunes, email us at [email protected], follow us @RelicofthePast on Twitter and @RelicofthePastPodc…

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Epilogue Sor' Zok 24:29

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So the adventure has ended, but the party lives on. We learn Sor' Zok's path and adventures moving on from the final battle. Where will he choose to go from there? New to the podcast? You can catch up to the whole story so far in our annual Story Up to Now episode! Let us know what you think! Rate us on iTunes, email us at RelicofthePastPodcast@gma…

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Chapter 355 - Epilogue 15:24

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The party has been spirited on dragon back to Waterfall City and we will find the answer to what has been happening to the party these last seven years! New to the podcast? You can catch up to the whole story so far in our annual Story Up to Now episode! Let us know what you think! Rate us on iTunes, email us at [email protected], fol…

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Polkinghorne Bonus: Sentenced on drug charges 10:10

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In the final chapter of the trial of Philip Polkinghorne, the former Auckland eye surgeon found not guilty of murdering his wife, he has been sentenced to 150 hours of community work for drug possession. The charges of possessing methamphetamine and a pipe to smoke it followed searches of the family home after the death of Pauline Hanna. WARNING: T…

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Chapter 354 - The Final Battle Rounds Ten and Eleven 51:51

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The party is back up and fighting and with a Gold Dragon on their side. Jade's dog us already down. Can the party claim the phylactery and escape or will they be dropped one by one as before? New to the podcast? You can catch up to the whole story so far in our annual Story Up to Now episode! Let us know what you think! Rate us on iTunes, email us …

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Chapter 353 - The Final Battle Round Nine 1:20:50

8M ago1:20:50

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With the party back up and at full health, they try to claim the phylactery. There are plenty of foes to get into their way though and they can drop a character in one round! Can they succeed in this final confrontation? New to the podcast? You can catch up to the whole story so far in our annual Story Up to Now episode! Let us know what you think!…

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Chapter 352 - The Final Battle Round Eight 10:03

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So what was that golden creature that burst through the ceiling spouting green flame? We find out and it will change the whole battle! New to the podcast? You can catch up to the whole story so far in our annual Story Up to Now episode! Let us know what you think! Rate us on iTunes, email us at [email protected], follow us @Relicofthe…

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Chapter 351 Rounds Six and Seven 31:28

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Only the monks still stand against a room of enemies. Things don't look good for our heroes. But what just burst through the ceiling? Things don't look good for the party. On the bad side, three of the party are dead or down and soon to be dead and there are still plenty of foes on the field. On the good side, both monks are still up, and Krivval i…

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Polkinghorne E13: The Verdict 27:18

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After nearly two months and more than 80 witnesses, the jury returns with their finding in the murder trial of Philip Polkinghorne. WARNING: This podcast references suicide right from the start and throughout the episode. Some listeners might find this distressing. Click here for where to get help in New Zealand. Podcasts like this take lots of tim…

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Polkinghorne E12: The closing arguments - murder or suicide? 1:01:43

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The defence and the prosecution present their final arguments after nearly two months of evidence. The Judge delivers a summing up and gives the jury directions before they retire to consider a verdict. WARNING: This podcast references suicide right from the start and throughout the episode. Some listeners might find this distressing. Click here fo…

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Chapter 350 - The Final Battle Round Five 1:10:02

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Things don't look good for the party. On the bad side, three of the party are dead or down and soon to be dead and there are still plenty of foes on the field. On the good side, both monks are still up, and Krivval is now an Adult Bronze Dragon! Will that be enough to tilt the board back in favor of our heroes or has this just been six years leadin…

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Polkinghorne E11: ‘I'm never good enough’ 52:14

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For the first time, the court hears emails, found by the defence, that Pauline Hanna wrote to herself. Psychiatrists talk about the possible impact of the mix of medication she was taking. IT experts are at odds over whether texts were started - and deleted - on Hanna’s phone at 4am on the day her death was reported. WARNING: This podcast reference…

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Polkinghorne E10: Injuries and interpretations 50:46

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Expert defence pathologists offer different conclusions about the cause of death to their Crown counterparts. Colleagues at Auckland Eye describe Polkinghorne as kind and generous. And we hear from the “fishing boys”, who knew “Polky” from trips to their holiday homes in The Coromandel. WARNING: This podcast references suicide right from the start …

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Polkinghorne E9: ‘There was no murder’ 33:52

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As the defence case begins, Polkinghorne’s lawyer describes the police as being “intoxicated” with the idea of murder, and cautions the jury against being distracted by evidence about sex and drugs. Pauline Hanna’s sister says Hanna told her of a suicide attempt more than 30 years ago and Polkinghorne’s ex-wife takes the stand. WARNING: This podcas…

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Chapter 349 - The Final Battle Round Four Part Two 39:57

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After the huge surprise that Nuada gave Krivval that might just swing the battle, things slide the other direction and one of the characters will succumb to his injuries and die. With two other characters down, how will the party snatch victory out of the jaws of defeat? The final battle rages on and things don't look good with three of the party m…

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Polkinghorne E8: ‘I haven't come this far to walk away’ 1:03:33

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Details of Philip Polkinghorne’s relationships with wife Pauline Hanna and Sydney-based sex worker Madison Ashton emerge when police scrutinise their digital devices. Among their discoveries, thousands of sexual images, and personal correspondence about the state of the marriage. A forensic accountant tells the court that Polkinghorne paid hundreds…

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Polkinghorne E7: ‘Some things are going to come out’ 35:22

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As the Crown case nears its end, a close friend and colleague alleges Polkinghorne made sex and meth admissions that “shocked” her. There are questions about tensions in the operating theatre, financial stress and positive meth tests at Auckland Eye. An expert explains the ways meth can change behaviour. WARNING: This podcast references suicide rig…

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Chapter 348 - The Final Battle Round Four 55:11

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The final battle rages on and things don't look good with three of the party members going down! Then something super unexpectedly amazing happens that will change the tide of battle! New to the podcast? You can catch up to the whole story so far in our annual Story Up to Now episode! Let us know what you think! Rate us on iTunes, email us at Relic…

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Chapter 347 - The Final Battle Round Three 54:08

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Things were looking up, but Elowal has called in a whole host of devils to bolster his forces. Things go from hopeful to hopeless in no time at all. Can they turn this around? New to the podcast? You can catch up to the whole story so far in our annual Story Up to Now episode! Let us know what you think! Rate us on iTunes, email us at RelicofthePas…

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Polkinghorne E6: The disappearing mark 43:00

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Two pathologists face detailed questions about the significance of a mark on Pauline Hanna’s neck, with one asked why they didn’t mention it in their autopsy report. The court hears more about Hanna’s medical history, including her use of unprescribed sleeping tablets and the prescriptions she was given by her GP. WARNING: This podcast references s…

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Polkinghorne E5: ‘He wants to have sex with everybody’ 54:13

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In a recording played to the jury, Pauline Hanna talks about the state of her marriage to eye surgeon Philip Polkinghorne and their sex life. Close friends recall her sharing an alleged strangulation threat by her husband. The defence challenges them and family members, asking if their recollections are clouded by the belief that Hanna wouldn’t hav…

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Chapter 346 - The Final Battle Round Two 1:20:47

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Round two of the final battle and things are not going well with some of the players surrounded and others almost dead! Then things look up... briefly. How will round 2 end. New to the podcast? You can catch up to the whole story so far in our annual Story Up to Now episode! Let us know what you think! Rate us on iTunes, email us at RelicofthePastP…

Michael Polkinghorn Podcasts

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Relic of the Past

Michael Polkinghorn

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White Silence

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The Trial

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Dungeon Master Interview 1:47:23

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Introducing: The Artful Dodger 0:45

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Cast Interview Part 2 1:24:46

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Cast Interview Part 1 1:35:02

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Epilogue - Kingdom of Faroe 5:41

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Epilogue - Adrie 1:06:15

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Epilogue - Arlen 58:27

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Epilogue - Jade Claw 37:24

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Epilogue - Cotter 59:38

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Epilogue - Krivval 55:22

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Epilogue Sor' Zok 24:29

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Chapter 355 - Epilogue 15:24

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Polkinghorne Bonus: Sentenced on drug charges 10:10

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Chapter 354 - The Final Battle Rounds Ten and Eleven 51:51

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Chapter 353 - The Final Battle Round Nine 1:20:50

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Chapter 352 - The Final Battle Round Eight 10:03

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Chapter 351 Rounds Six and Seven 31:28

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Polkinghorne E13: The Verdict 27:18

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Polkinghorne E12: The closing arguments - murder or suicide? 1:01:43

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Chapter 350 - The Final Battle Round Five 1:10:02

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Polkinghorne E11: ‘I'm never good enough’ 52:14

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Polkinghorne E10: Injuries and interpretations 50:46

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Polkinghorne E9: ‘There was no murder’ 33:52

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Chapter 349 - The Final Battle Round Four Part Two 39:57

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Polkinghorne E8: ‘I haven't come this far to walk away’ 1:03:33

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Polkinghorne E7: ‘Some things are going to come out’ 35:22

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Chapter 348 - The Final Battle Round Four 55:11

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Chapter 347 - The Final Battle Round Three 54:08

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Polkinghorne E6: The disappearing mark 43:00

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Polkinghorne E5: ‘He wants to have sex with everybody’ 54:13

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Chapter 346 - The Final Battle Round Two 1:20:47