Pulp Sport

NEW SERIES STARTS AUGUST 21st

2009-08-13T19:15:00.000-07:00

Thank goodness no one reads this shit because it's been ages since our last blog!

We've been crazy busy filming/editing the brand new series of Pulp Sport so just like a cheesy cooking show we can say "here's one we prepared earlier" and you can the pre-prepared show from... FRIDAY 21st AUGUST at 9.30pm on TV3

We're pretty pleased with how it's all shaping up. This year there are several new characters - Bloody Asian Driver, Thomas the Tackle Bag and Anti-Social Sportsman. As well as the return of old favs segments like Tui Sneak, McKay-ver and the Super Streaker. The Mascot helps out with Mascot Recession Tips and there's a new twist in Sporting Hell which ups the stakes for the two of us.

As usual we've managed to twist the arms of many local and international celebs... everyone from Karl Urban, Rove McManus, Suzanne Paul, Dan Carter and the Power Saving Pukeko.

We've also gone all Joaquin Phoenix and gone Hip Hop. Just, without the weird Letterman appearance. Here is the link to their new Hip Hop video which was posted online on Monday.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xpPuHlTnEJQ

So come on, tell yah friends about the new series of Pulp Sport, starting August 21st... because we need the ratings!!

Pulp Sport Series 7 in underway!

2009-04-07T13:15:00.000-07:00

Well, filming is underway for the new series of Pulp Sport! We headed down to Wellington and attempted a Tui Sneak at the Basin Reserve test match. Ben's mate Benji (in the overalls) was the sneakee. Sneaker? Sneakee? Sneaker? Um, he did the sneak, yeah that'll do, dressed up as a painter with one of those lines painters, and a bucket full of beer. The day went well, apart from what happened in the actual game, so one skit down, many more to come.

Series 7 will be hitting screens on TV3 in October.

Best on the Box

2009-03-18T15:18:00.000-07:00

While we may not have won the elections, we have managed to win two Awards in TV Guide’s Best on the Box Awards. For some strange reason the two of us managed to combine our 165kg's (most of those are Bill's) to take out the "Funniest Person on TV" and Pulp Sport also won "Best Comedy".

We'd just like to take a moment to thank two people who made this award possible... Bret and Jermaine from Flight of the Conchords, thank you guys for making your TV show overseas and not being elegible for nomination.

Warriors Get New Cheerleader

2009-02-25T19:29:00.000-08:00

To model in front of 500 people takes alot of guts but fortunately Bill's got plenty! After loosing a backstage coin toss (yes Ben actually won for once) he got up on the catwalk and modeled this stunning Warriors cheerleading outfit for the Warriors Season Launch on Wednesday 25th.

It'll Just Be a Couple of Quiets... Yeah Right.

2009-01-22T13:53:00.000-08:00

On Saturday 28th Feb the Pulp Sport crew will be hitting the Tui Brewery in the thriving metropolis of Mangatainoka for Tui's very own "Small Town Big Sounds".

There's top kiwi bands like The Feelers, Elemeno P, Jordan Luck and two wanna be TV hacks as MC's.

Plus there's great kiwi tucker and not to mention plenty of our favourite East Indian Pale Ale.

Don't worry someone else is sorting out all the logistics, as we realise we couldn't organise a piss up in a brewery, so check out the Tui Website for tickets and more details... http://www.tui.co.nz/

Pulp Sport goes to the Merry Old Land of Oz.

2009-01-22T12:20:00.001-08:00

Australia have finally made up for the "underarm incident" by agreeing to screen Pulp Sport on TV there. So no more bitching and moaning about it. We're sorry if "in your opinion" this doesn't make up for such a cricketing atrocity but we're pretty happy about it. So catch Pulp Sport episodes at random times of the day and night on Fuel TV in Oz.

Straight To DVD

2008-12-10T12:14:00.000-08:00

Being that the latest series of Pulp Sport was on a Friday night, we realise that even the most hardened Pulp Sport fan (Ben's Mum) probably missed an episode (she had a tupaware party to attend so missed episode 3).

But never fear, because as luck would have it, the entire series is coming (like a terrible movie) 'straight to DVD'!! So you can see what you've missed, watch your favourite episodes over and over again and check out 'almost an hour' of other crap that wasn't good enough for TV (bloopers, deleted scenes, Q&A etc).

Pulp Sport Volume 3 (the 2008 series) is available to own just in time for Xmas and when we say just in time, we mean just. Due to lazy Chinese children who felt it necessary to finish making more Nike shoes first, the DVD won't be in stores until December 22nd.

Pulp Sport Volume 3, hopefully you can find it in either a JBHIFI, Whitcoulls or CD Store near you. Or buy it online here for just $24.95

http://www.mightyape.co.nz/product/Pulp-Sport-Volume-3/2694465/

The Tribe has Spoken.

2008-11-23T19:27:00.000-08:00

They've tallied the votes and the Bill and Ben Party now has 13,016 offical votes from this year's election! This means we're the 9th most powerful political party in New Zealand, out of 19, and we will definately get our $1000 deposit back. We'll put the money on the bar in Invercargill this Friday as it's the place where we got 413 votes, the most of any electorates.

Sweet Home Wairarapa

2008-11-20T14:30:00.000-08:00

We've discovered a rare 'B side' to Kid Rock's new hit single and it's suprisingly all about Ben's favourite New Zealand province.

To listen to "Sweet Home Wairarapa" click here

Almost into Politics

2008-11-19T12:10:00.000-08:00

Thanks New Zealand! You're choice! The Bill and Ben Political Party, which is quite seperate from Pulp Sport, were totally blown away by the support shown in this year's election. Getting over 10,000 votes and wasting heaps of "actual" political parties was pretty cool, so chur for all those that voted for us. You'll be pleased to know we got pretty smashed in celebration at our election night party which featured a bouncy castle, arcade games, our drinking game and a clown who made stupid balloon hats!

Pulp Sport Launch

2008-10-20T12:10:00.000-07:00

Well Pulp Sport kicked off on Friday night, and we had a bit of a shin-dig to thank all the lovely people who help make Pulp Sport possible. Here are a few pics from the night that was...Lawn Bowls with John Rowles. Except for the lawn bowls part cos it rained so we couldn't play, so really it was just "With John Rowles"

That's How John Rowles!

2008-10-15T17:35:00.000-07:00

To celebrate the return of the new series Pulp Sport, which also features legendary kiwi crooner John Rowles in Episode 4.... our mates at Mr Vintage have made a kick arse "That's How John Rowles" Pulp Sport t-shirt. It's limited edition, so you better be quick if you want to buy one. It comes in all sorts of hidious colours too!!

Head to mrvintage.co.nz

The Return of Pulp Sport

2008-10-01T19:06:00.000-07:00

Pulp Sport is back... well almost. On Friday the 17th of October the show loved by tens of people around the country makes its triumphant return to New Zealand TV screens. And if you happen to be one of the 37 people who love Pulp Sport (yes we have actual figures) then have we got a deal for you?! - And by deal we mean sticker. The "I LOVE COCK... and Pulp Sport 9:30 Fridays on TV3" sticker is a classic. It not only features in the first episode of the new series but is also perfect for sticking to the back of an unwitting friend's car or avoiding an awkward conversation with your dad! And now you too can have your very own "I LOVE COCK... and Pulp Sport 9:30 Fridays on TV3" sticker. Simply send a stamped, self addressed envelope to...

I Love Cock
C/- Pulp Sport
TV3
3 Flower Street
Eden Terrace
Auckland
1021

Go on get your sticker and then you too will be able to show your support for Pulp Sport, just like Mark here, the co-programmer of TV3.
PLUS, upload photos of your best 'I LOVE COCK' sticker placement to the Pulp Sport facebook page and you could win Pulp Sport Volume 2 and (if released) Pulp Sport Volume 3 on DVD.

Bill and Ben; Born Politicians

2008-09-03T16:30:00.000-07:00

The media has realised that we are a perfect fit for the beehive!!

"Doubts about whether they answered any of NZPA's questions honestly may also demonstrate their suitability for political life."
- Laura McQuillan NZPA

CLICK HERE TO SEE FULL ARTICLE

New Zealand Herald desperate for news!

2008-09-02T15:23:00.000-07:00

We told the NZ Herald to do a story on us, or we'd demand they apologise to New Zealand and then resign (just like Winston). So suprisingly they did..

NZ Herald Article - Click Here

Also check our political face book page - our goal is not to win the election but to beat John Key in Facebook friends - he has over 5000!! So come on, tell yah friends to be our friends...

The Bill and Ben Party Facebook Page - Click Here

Bill & Ben move into politics

2008-08-03T19:22:00.000-07:00

It's official! Bill & Ben are running for Parliament.

Above: Bill & Ben representing the minorities.

In early 2008 while frustrated with not only the current political options but Eddie Murphy’s latest choices in movies, Ben came up with the idea of having a political party. He mentioned it to Bill, who thought it sounded like a very lame theme for a function. Some confusion followed but that was soon cleared up and we both decided that they should run for parliament. Bill had always fancied himself as a long distant runner placing 3rd in the Bay of Plenty 10k Under 12 Champs in 1990 and Ben was happy to follow him in his beat up Nissan Sunny (mainly because he's lazy), so it was decided. Bill and Ben would run for parliament. Unlike other political parties that promise so much and deliver so little, the Bill and Ben Party promise to promise nothing. And yes, we do realise that by promising no promises we are actually making a promise, but that’s the only promise we’re going to make. We promise.

For some entralling viewing, we recommend you click here.

I heart Phil Collins!

2008-07-09T16:04:00.000-07:00

Bill & Ben just horsing around...

2008-07-07T22:20:00.000-07:00

We've been getting some really great press lately. Click here to check out the most recent piece we had written about us.

Bill & Ben get serious for Series 6

2008-07-03T17:36:00.000-07:00

After several years of playing silly buggers, we thought we'd change tact for the new series. The network asked us to produce some new promos to capture the essence and sincerity of Pulp Sport. We're delighted with the results.

Anything you can do, we can do better!

2008-06-13T18:15:00.000-07:00

Pulp Sport across the ditch

2008-06-12T21:49:00.000-07:00

As part of filming for the upcoming series, we took a jaunt to Melbourne earlier this week to stick it to the Aussies.

DAY ONE
We arrive in Melbourne, pick up our luxury rental vehicle, similar to the mighty Remuera tractor and head for our accommodation in St Kilda. Our Production Manager has booked us into what he thought was some high quality yet very affordable accommodation. High quality it was not. A small room with 2 prison style bunks, mattresses that had been pounded by all in sundry, busted bed springs, stained bedding... Need I say more. Checking out of this joint was immediately mooted. However, we decided to stay at least one night and revaluate in the morning. We feel the only way to make our stay bearable is to sink several schooners at a local watering hole.

DAY TWO
We wake, we check out explaining to the front desk that our schedule has changed and we're heading out of town. After brekkie at a local café, we take a stroll of St Kilda, brainstorm some ideas and scope out potential locations for filming over the next few days. The afternoon rolls around and we are in the suburb of Praham dressed as horses running in our very own Melbourne Cup. We also manage to find a nice apartment to stay at for the next two nights which we are all much happier about. TV3 has hooked us up with tickets to see Rove live. We're rather excited to be part of the studio audience. We cheer, laugh and clap our hands raw. Take that McManus!

DAY THREE
Tension is running high. We gear up to shoot a Sporting Hell segement. Ben loses another coin toss. Dressed in New Zealand supporters kit and wearing a large “Aussie Doesn’t Rule” sign around his neck, we take him to an Aussie Rules game at the MCG. As expected, there's plenty of verbal abuse and "sheep shagger" comments. Security move him from the concorse and tell him to take his protest to the road outside. After plenty more abuse, Bill decides he needs a further change in scenery and takes him sight seeing round Melbourne town. At the end of a days filming, we couldn’t be more rock ‘n roll. It’s a quiet tipple and a game of high stakes UNO. What a bunch of soft cocks!

DAY FOUR
Our last day in Melbourne sees us feeling the pinch of a little too much Wild Turkey from last nights UNO drinking games. Like the true professionals we are, we pull it together enough and manage to dress up in Aussie Rules kit and play a prank on an unsuspecting person walking a dog. We have a few spare hours to do some shopping – Yay! Late afternoon, we make our way to the airport only to find our flight has been delayed. We kill several hours by seeing what more we can buy from Duty Free, playing video games, checking emails and eating lollies and talking shit. Finally, we board and are bound for home with an arrival time of 4am. Who do the airline think we are? Some kind of nocturnal creature?

Pulp Sport goes live on the interweb

2008-06-02T21:32:00.000-07:00

Everyone seems to have a website these days. It’s been 5 years in the making. Actually that’s 5 years just thinking about it. On a rather inspired day a few months ago we decided we needed something on the worldwide web that looked half decent. Our initial attempts to build something ourselves ended in tears. So we lined up a meeting with a "professional", Michael @ Impero. We listened to him talk for over an hour about internet stuff that was way over our heads. Finally, I said “Look mate, we don’t f*ckin' understand a word you’re saying. Can you build this thing or not?” After an awkward silence and Ben giving him a Chinese burn to let him know we were serious "clients", he signed on to design the very flash, new website you’ve been looking at. We’d like to take full credit for the initial brainstorming and overall concept of Pulp Sport.tv, but we’d be telling a big white lie. We’ll just stick to what we know, making average telly and now that we're online, updating this blog thing now and again.

Pulp Sport Volume 2 OUT NOW!

2008-05-27T22:35:00.000-07:00

Can you believe it? We've released a DVD. We opted to get the difficult second release out of the way first even though Volume 1 doesn't exist. So please, go out and grab a copy if you haven't already. If you're unfamiliar with Pulp Sport, here's what we wrote for the DVD sleeve.

Take a teaspoon of Jackass, half a cup of Scrubs, a pinch of Family Guy and a dollop of The Footy Show, strain it all through Dan Carter's jockeys and you've got Pulp Sport. It's a little like a lot of things, but like nothing you've seen before - unless you have seen it before, in which case it's exactly like that. In your hands you hold the very first DVD incarnation of New Zealand's greatest/only "spomedy" (that's sports comedy). Pulp Sport Volume 2 is eight episodes from the Emmy Award (entering) 2007 series of Pulp Sport. It's guaranteed to be fun for the whole family! Well, maybe not the whole family, because your grandmother might not find it so amusing, in fact she won't. But at least she can use the DVD as a coaster for her cup of tea! It includes over 60 mins of bonus material!