Ethnography of a Ranfurly Man, a story about man and beer

Summer reissue: Madison Hamill writes with rare precision and bravery. Also she’s hilarious. This piece is extracted from her debut, Specimen, a collection of essays in which she dissects sexuality, childhood, voluntourism, and her own brain.  First published 8 March 2020.  Independent journalism depends on you. Help us stay curious in 2021.  The Spinoff’s journalism … Read more

Ethnography of a Ranfurly Man, a story about man and beer

Madison Hamill writes with rare precision and bravery. Also she’s hilarious. This piece is extracted from her debut, Specimen, a collection of essays in which she dissects sexuality, childhood, voluntourism, and her own brain.  None of us had heard of Ranfurly Draught before we met our flatmate Darren. “Are you sure other people buy this … Read more

Frickin Dangerous Bro review white people things: Settlers of Catan

In the latest episode of their Spinoff TV segment looking at stuff white people inexplicably like, comedy group Frickin Dangerous Bro – Jame Roque, Jamaine Ross and Pax Assadi – investigate white people’s love for the colonialist hexagonal fantasy board game. Previously: Frickin Dangerous Bro review Lululemon, kombucha and bath bombs Watch The Spinoff TV, … Read more