INSIGHT TV Unveils its Spring Slate, which brims with Premium Sports Docs, travel content, automotive and food!

Over 50 hours of high-energy factual content from around the globe, including new international co-productions and returning fan favourites.

March 27, 2025

(27 March 2025 – Amsterdam) Insight TV, a UHD specialist, channel group and distributor, is celebrating the launch of its Spring New Release slate boasting more than 50 hours of high-energy factual including automotive, food, fishing, travel & adventure and premium sports docs that boast unparalleled access.

Leading the charge in the premium sports space is the rugby doc-series United States of Rugby (6×44’, produced by Goldfinch Entertainment) and Taniwha Unleashed – Inside The Chiefs Rugby Club (3×60’, produced by Butter Media) — the latter providing an unprecedented look into one of New Zealand’s most legendary rugby teams and the cultural blueprint of the All Blacks. These are joined by Insight Original Streetball with Kenny Dobbs (10×22’, produced by Insight TV and Bspoke), bringing an energetic mix of street basketball and culture to audience schedules as real-life version of the game led by legend of the sport Kenny Dobbs, culminating in an electrifying showdown in New York City.

Taniwha Unleashed – Inside The Chiefs Rugby Club

A returning series of TVNZ-commissioned spearfishing epic South Seas Spearo S3 (12×60’, produced by The Hunters Club) accompanies new titles in the fishing genre, including Red’s Fishing Adventures: The Bucket List (10×30’, produced by Black Fox Productions), where pro angler Aaron ‘Red’ Habgood and Kane Reardon chase bucket list species across Australia.

The travel, food and adventure slate continues to expand with Car & Country Quest (6×30’ / 3×60’, produced by Searchlight Productions & Branded Studios), featuring petrolhead friends Deepak Narendran, Freddie Hunt (son of F1 legend James Hunt), and Ashique Thahir on an epic road trip across India and Europe. New travel formats include For Which She Rolls (6×22’, Storyteller), which follows off-road adventurer Jillian Rebekah and her friends on a wild road trip across the American West; and Analogue Drive (3×60’, Storyteller), where radio personality and Black Crowes founder Steve Gorman connects with fellow musicians and storytellers on the open road. Meanwhile, Maximum Foodie S5 returns for a fifth season (8×30’, SD Media) with host Sashi De exploring hidden food cultures, and Magic in Lapland (5×24’, NTRNZ Media) sees award-winning magician Henri Kemppainen blend illusion with nature and Sámi folklore in Finland’s Arctic north.

Sam Thompson, Global VP of Content Distribution, Insight TV. 

“As Insight TV continues to evolve in an ever-changing media landscape, we remain dedicated to delivering premium UHD content with compelling narratives across global locations. Our latest lineup reflects our commitment to ambitious content propositions, offering a diverse slate of auto, outdoor, adventure, travel, food, and sports programming. We are excited to introduce both new and returning shows this Spring, staying true to our legacy of engaging and innovative storytelling.”

As Insight TV celebrates its 10th anniversary, the new slate reflects the brand’s evolution into distinctive, globally driven factual formats.

Spring Slate

Spring Slate 2024 – Full Show Line-Up

United States of Rugby

6×44’ | Goldfinch Entertainment

A gripping docu-series following The Chicago Hounds’ second season in Major League Rugby as they fight to prove themselves and the sport ahead of the 2031 Rugby World Cup.

Taniwha Unleashed – Inside The Chiefs Rugby Club

3×60’ | Butter Media

An unprecedented behind-the-scenes look at one of New Zealand’s most iconic rugby teams, capturing the cultural and sporting DNA that fuels the All Blacks legacy.

Streetball with Kenny Dobbs

10×22’ | Insight TV & Bspoke

Legendary dunker Kenny Dobbs leads a team of streetball stars across America in a high-energy celebration of basketball, culture, and community.

South Seas Spearo – Season 3

12×60’ | The Hunters Club Ltd

A spearfishing adventure series diving deep into the South Pacific’s pristine waters with world-class divers and a mission for sustainable ocean exploration.

Red’s Fishing Adventures: The Bucket List

10×30’ | Black Fox Productions

Professional angler Aaron ‘Red’ Habgood and best mate Kane Reardon take on Australia’s ultimate fishing bucket list in stunning, remote locations.

Car & Country Quest

6×30’ / 3×60’ | Searchlight Productions & Branded Studios

Petrolhead best mates explore exotic destinations behind the wheel of rare cars, with exclusive access to Ferrari’s secretive world.

For Which She Rolls

6×22’ | Storyteller

Off-road adventurer Jillian Rebekah and her friends hit the wild trails of the American West, chasing freedom, friendship, and adrenaline.

Analog Drive

3×60’ | Storyteller

Radio host and Black Crowes co-founder Steve Gorman criss-crosses the U.S., discovering musicians, sharing stories, and sometimes striking up a jam session.

Maximum Foodie – Season 5

8×30’ | SD Media

Host Sashi De returns to uncover the world’s most exciting flavours and cultural food stories in cities bursting with culinary magic.

Magic in Lapland

5×24’ | NTRNZ Media

Award-winning magician Henri Kemppainen journeys through Arctic Finland, fusing illusion with natural wonder, Sámi mythology, and enchanting landscapes.