Podcast
Tom Sainsbury's Small Town Scandal
Hosted by iHeartRadio NZ · EN
An 8-part mockumentary true-crime podcast parodying the podcasts like Serial, Teachers Pet and Drop Out. Created and voiced by one actor - Tom Sainsbury.
The perfect Summer road trip binge.
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Episode 5: Kinky
Dec 900:26:27Tap to summarizeHugh navigates the opening night of the Sterling Crown Invitational, hunting for answers about a young woman named Nicole Fairweather and why her belongings were buried under the 18th green. After a series of suspicious phone calls and a chance meeting with a rival wellness podcaster keen to expose the skeletons, Hugh uncovers a startling deception involving an amateur actress - and follows the trail straight to golf course manager Barry Hollis, whose private life proves far stranger than expected. Small Town Scandal is an 8-part mockumentary true-crime podcast all voiced by one incredible actor - Tom Sainsbury. Follow us on Instagram: @thomassainsbury / @iheartradionzSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →Episode 8: Revenge is Sweet
Dec 900:24:31Tap to summarizeHugh Wyndham-Blythe has finally uncovered the truth behind the skeletons beneath Aldersgate’s 18th green - but no one seems to care. Even as his life hangs in the balance, the culprits move to silence him. Yet corruption and greed aren’t the only forces at play. Sometimes it’s the quietest, most unassuming voices that hold the power to deliver the final, shocking verdict. Small Town Scandal is an 8-part mockumentary true-crime podcast all voiced by one incredible actor - Tom Sainsbury. Follow us on Instagram: @thomassainsbury / @iheartradionzSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →Episode 7: The Sterling Crown Invitational
Dec 900:26:11Tap to summarizeHugh is closer than ever to Aldersgate’s buried secrets. He knows who’s behind the bodies under the 18th green - but the motives, the accomplices, and the danger remain unknown. The golf course, a stage of skill and prestige, now hides pressure, obsession, and desperate measures. Faces he thought were familiar turn threatening, and every revelation feels like a step closer to something he may not survive. Some truths, he realises, might be too dangerous to uncover. Small Town Scandal is an 8-part mockumentary true-crime podcast all voiced by one incredible actor - Tom Sainsbury. Follow us on Instagram: @thomassainsbury / @iheartradionzSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →Episode 6: The Run Around
Dec 900:31:35Tap to summarizeHugh digs deeper into the 1996 Sterling Crown Invitational murders and uncovers long-buried secrets. He finally identifies the skeletal remains and tracks down friends and acquaintances who may hold crucial clues. But as the puzzle starts to come together, a shocking suspect emerges from left field. With answers within reach but motives still unclear, the true scandal threatens to tear the quiet town of Aldersgate apart. Small Town Scandal is an 8-part mockumentary true-crime podcast all voiced by one incredible actor - Tom Sainsbury. Follow us on Instagram: @thomassainsbury / @iheartradionzSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →Episode 3: Whispering Pines
Dec 200:26:35Tap to summarizeHugh’s search leads him to the forgotten commune Whispering Pines, where he uncovers traces of a woman known as Daisy Chain. He pockets a diary she left behind. Her writing hints at a secret relationship and a sudden disappearance the town never quite explained. When another anonymous warning appears on Hugh’s car, threatening him if he continues his investigation, tensions rise. Teaming up with best mate, Nate, and cop sister, Clementine, Hugh realises the past is far messier - and closer to home - than he imagined. Small Town Scandal is an 8-part mockumentary true-crime podcast all voiced by one incredible actor - Tom Sainsbury. Follow us on Instagram: @thomassainsbury / @iheartradionzSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →Episode 1: The Skull
Dec 200:28:19Tap to summarizeWhen a human skull turns up under the 18th green at the Aldersgate Golf Course, golf podcaster Hugh Wyndham-Blythe is “volunteered” by his listen-hungry boss to investigate. Hugh’s initial reaction? Mild annoyance and a strong desire to get back to talking about swing tempo. But once he hears when the skull was buried, everything changes. This isn’t just some dusty cold case. Hugh starts to suspect he may have actually known the person whose head is now beneath his favourite hole. Small Town Scandal is an 8-part mockumentary true-crime podcast all voiced by one incredible actor - Tom Sainsbury. Follow us on Instagram: @thomassainsbury / @iheartradionzSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →Episode 2: First Love
Dec 200:27:03Tap to summarizeHugh finds himself dragged back into the mystery of the skeleton under Aldersgate’s 18th hole - once thought to be his missing first love, Sophie. But an old recording pops up, then a very unexpected phone call, and suddenly Hugh’s not sure what (or who) to believe. As he grills old mates and stirs up town gossip, forensics drops a bombshell: there’s much more to these human remains than originally thought. Small Town Scandal is an 8-part mockumentary true-crime podcast all voiced by one incredible actor - Tom Sainsbury. Follow us on Instagram: @thomassainsbury / @iheartradionzSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →Episode 4: The Tartan and the Lanyard
Dec 200:27:43Tap to summarizeThe sleepy, posh town of Aldersgate is buzzing with preparations for the event of the century - the Sterling Crown Invitational, right on their own golf course. Meanwhile, golfing podcaster Hugh Wyndham-Blythe is digging into the skeletal remains discovered beneath the 18th green. With all previous investigations now defunct, he has to start from scratch again. His desperate search for a lead lands him a warped lanyard and a scrap of tartan fabric. These might just be the clues that change everything. Small Town Scandal is an 8-part mockumentary true-crime podcast all voiced by one incredible actor - Tom Sainsbury. Follow us on Instagram: @thomassainsbury / @iheartradionzSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →Small Town Scandal Season 3 Teaser
Nov 2400:00:30Tap to summarizeA summer podcast to die for... Small Town Scandal Season 3: Part 1 comes out Wednesday December 3rd. Small Town Scandal is an 8-part mockumentary true-crime podcast all voiced by one incredible actor - Tom Sainsbury. Follow us on Instagram: @thomassainsbury / @iheartradionzSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Episode 8: Who is Hungryhungryhungry70? (Season 2)
Dec 6, 202300:34:09Tap to summarizeRescued from the cold waters of the Pacific Ocean, Toby finds himself alive but confused on New Years Day. The whole story unravels with all the twists and turns you’d expect from the small town of Ruatuna, but will Toby get out alive? An 8-part mockumentary true-crime podcast parodying the podcasts like Serial, Teachers Pet and Drop Out. All voiced by one actor - Tom Sainsbury. Facebook: Tom Sainsbury - Comedian and Snapchat Dude | Facebook Instagram: @thomassainsbury / @iheartradionz Terms and Conditions for the TalkBack Competition: https://bit.ly/3tb3hEbSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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