Interview #2: Erik Thomson! God of the Underworld, Hades ⚡👑

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This week we dive headfirst into the underworld with Erik Thomson, AFI winner, Logie winner, and all around Kiwi Aussie legend ⚡👑 Erik takes us back to the 90s to share what it was like working on such a huge international show as a local actor, and how Xena: Warrior Princess shaped Aotearoa's TV and film industry for years to come. Tune in for some seriously fun Xena chats with the man who made Hades unforgettable. ⚔️ And yes, consider this the start of our official campaign to get Erik Thomson to the Salute to Xena convention 2026 🎉🙌. Follow Erik on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/erik.thomson/ Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61578930248317 Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/xenawarriornutballs/

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