Best Hamish Blake Podcasts (2024)

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How Luke Carroll Dads - The “beautiful challenge” of parenting in a blended family and what Play School has taught him about kids 47:10

1h ago47:10

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As a long time host of Play School, Luke’s probably spent more time entertaining kids than any of us ever will! But beyond that, he’s an amazingly accomplished actor… from getting his start on the kids show Lift Off! back in the early 90s, to being a regular on the awesome Redfern Now and more recently in the big budget adaption of The Artful Dodge…

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What it's like to be Hamish Blake for a job 22:52

24d ago22:52

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Hamish Blake is genuinely one of the most remarkable people I’ve had the pleasure of meeting. His achievements in both his career and personal life are truly impressive, but what really stands out is the kind of person he is. You might recognize him from his iconic national radio show and podcast, Hamish and Andy, or from his appearances on TV, som…

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2024 Ep 277 - Jack’s Unbelievable Request! 41:11

1h ago41:11

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Jack surprises the guys with an unbelievable request in classic weasel behaviour. Andy was perplexed by the name of a furniture store. Conrad Sewell joins the boys to prep for his appearance at ConCon, and a brand new merch launch for the pod! 1. Jack’s weasel request 2. Furniture Okay 3. Conrad Sewell at ConCon 4. H&A golf balls…

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The secret to Ada Nicodemou’s 30-plus year career on screen 1:01:03

36m ago1:01:03

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Think for a moment, what would happen if you had a dream career, pilot, engineer, drummer - and your family absolutely did not back you in what you were trying to achieve. You’re a teenager. They have your best interests at heart, they love you and just want success for you, but you might have other ideas. Would you try anyway? That’s pretty much w…

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Sylvia Jeffreys on the juggle and the guilt of kids and a career 15:07

28m ago15:07

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A few highlights from when Osher spoke with Sylvia Jefferies, an incredibly accomplished journalist and presenter, originally from Brisbane Australia. Sylvia has a matter-of-fact, get-after-it vibe about her which makes the career success she’s had make perfect sense. Sylvia is very open about how she juggles family life and home life, also how she…

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2024 Ep 276 - Hamish Investigates a Historical Andy Rumour 40:42

2h ago40:42

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There's a big biscuit update that needs to be addressed asap, and the boys have some more correspondence to get through ahead of ConCon. Meanwhile, Andy may have done a historical fart that needs to be investigated by Hamish. Andy attended another conference, and gives some advice to the guys about how they work, and Extreme Empaths is back! 1. Con…

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Ensuring the hammer of AI is a tool that builds, not a hammer that demolishes. w/ Dr Matt Agnew 1:02:54

21h ago1:02:54

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Here’s Osher’s three favourite facts about Dr Matt Agnew: He’s not that kind of doctor. He’s lovely. He has a PhD in Astrophysics. Matt has been busy, heading back to uni to study AI - and on the back of that he’s written a new book “IS MY PHONE READING MY MIND?” What he has to say today about AI, about the powerfully transformative effect it is al…

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What does Abbie Chatfield want in a relationship? 21:31

3d ago21:31

21:31

As far as Osher is concerned, Abbie Chatfield to be one of the most exciting figures in Australian media today. They have a long history together, so at the time Abbie and Osher spoke, she was single and feeling hopeless in love. Things are very different for her today, so listening back to these moments will 100% warm your heart. The full video of…

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How Nathan Fa’avae Dads - Creating the ultimate team… your family! 1:02:48

6d ago1:02:48

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When you push your limits and things get a little uncomfortable, you often learn something about yourself. When you repeatedly do it for years, we reckon you must learn some universal truths about humans and how we tick. As a professional adventure racer, Nathan has spent much of his adult life pushing his physical and mental boundaries and helping…

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2024 Ep 275 - “The amount of absolute s**t that comes out of our mouths!” 40:26

7d ago40:26

40:26

Hamish brings a listener gripe about a recent show opening. Andy questions Jack about his willingness to provide a quote for his tunnel, and also digs up an old episode of the show which might prove that Hamish has been doubling up on ideas. Another batch of the most powerful power moves ever, and ConCon preparations continue to chug along! 1. Mike…

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A surprising amount of Shit You Should Care About (with SYSCA Founder Lucy Blakiston) 1:02:34

8d ago1:02:34

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In her mid 20’s and the Founder of the phenomenally successful independent news outlet “Shit You Should Care About”, Lucy Blakiston came by Osher’s house to talk about the tragedy of Liam Payne, why humour is vital when reporting the news, and how jealousy can be a super-valuable signal (if you use it correctly). Lucy’s new book “Make it Make Sense…

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Exploring Legacy and Passion with Robert Irwin 19:20

12d ago19:20

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What would it be like to lose your father when you were still a toddler, yet in many ways come to know him intimately through the ways people - sometimes strangers - told you how he made them feel? That’s the absolute reality for Robert Irwin who joins Osher for this episode. They talk about conservation, photography, having a Dad who was a super-h…

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How Bret McKenzie Dads - A creative play masterclass from a master of creativity 1:11:55

13d ago1:11:55

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HODD overseas adventure time! We headed to Wellington to chat with Kiwi comedy and music legend, and one half of Flight of the Conchords, Bret McKenzie and he gave us a masterclass on playing with our kids. Bret makes up silly stuff for a day job (he even won an Oscar for it!) and as a dad he’s focused his gift for absurdity and daftness into creat…

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2024 Ep 274 - ConCon admin goes off course 42:40

14d ago42:40

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Hame decides to kick off the show by upsetting Andy, then all 3 of the boys display some weaselling behaviour over a meat thermometer! The beautiful Extreme Empaths continue to delight the team, plus a behind the scenes peek at how the ConCon admin is going (spoiler: they get sidetracked!) 1. Upset Andy 2. Hamish lost his meat thermometer 3. Extrem…

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Mature and Immature masculinity with Olympic Boxer Harry Garside 46:29

15d ago46:29

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Harry Garside is an Olympic Athlete who’s represented Australia in the sport of Boxing multiple times. In this episode, Osher and Harry speak about masculinity, personal growth, and the power of mentorship for young men. If you’ve never stepped in the ring, hearing Harry speak of the primal nature of combat sports and the transformative power of pu…

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How Patrick Brammall Dads - An atypical path to dadding, and all the typical ups and downs! 48:10

20d ago48:10

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He’s been on our screens making us laugh for years, most recently in Colin From Accounts, but in this chat Patrick Brammall unpacks one of his more meaty roles to date… Being a first time dad! Patty’s path to parenthood is a little unique with him and his wife Harriet Dyer adopting a baby girl in 2021 (Harriet is also co-creator/co-star of Colin Fr…

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2024 Ep 273 - Three Fact Shoot Out is back! 44:35

21d ago44:35

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The guys bring back the infamous Three Fact Shootout, a notorious failure from a few weeks earlier, with three fresh new facts to scrutinise. Andy has a gripe about purchasing new pillows, and the boys use a classic radio style competition, 'the phrase that pays' to help allocate new tickets for ConCon. Hamish had a colonoscopy, and Bec got a speed…

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The business end of show business with the unstoppable Dannii Minogue 1:11:01

28d ago1:11:01

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Dannii Minogue is a singer, actress, business woman and all-around showbiz machine. It’s no secret that Osher is enormously influenced by Dannii’s work ethic, business sense and outlook on life. In this rare podcast appearance, Dannii opens up to Osher about the “how” of her career - and in doing so provides an incredible field guide to a life live…

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How can you love horses if you’re allergic to them, finding a sponsor and the pursuit of joy 21:59

24d ago21:59

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Audrey joins Osher once again to answer questions from the substack this week (Better Than Yesterday with Osher Günsberg | Substack) which include: What did you used to do together that you miss doing? How can I find a decent sponsor? Accepting help in a mental health crisis. What brings you Joy? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more info…

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How Dr Richard “Harry” Harris Dads - teaching kids to be good risk managers, not risk takers + lots more! 1:04:48

29d ago1:04:48

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“I wasn’t going to miss the podcast just because I was slightly paralysed” - It’s one of the better quotes we’ve had on the show! But it neatly sums up the unassuming yet unflappable nature of Dr Harry, who unless you were on a 12 month silent retreat in 2018, you’d know was the cave diving anaesthetist who helped in the against all odds rescue of …

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2024 Ep 272 - Hamish Blows Something Wide Open 45:11

30d ago45:11

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Andy brings Bec into the studio to reveal something massive for Hamish & Jack. Hamish finally comes back to Blow Something Wide Open. Musical guests have begun putting their hands up for ConCon, and listener Luke may have lost touch with the common man... 1. The Aura Ring - Bec’s confession 2. Extreme Empaths 3. Blow something wide open - Tuna 4. C…

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Being your own Hollywood Agent with equal pay advocate Meggie Palmer 1:02:15

29d ago1:02:15

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When was the last time you got a raise? What about the last time you advocated for a raise? If you’re a man like Osher it’s one thing - however It’s a very different story for women in the workforce, and the gap between what men and women get paid for the same job in our country is 12%. That is not insignificant. Thankfully, Meggie Palmer is here t…

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Hamish Blake: Choosing friends over fame 26:00

30d ago26:00

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Australian comedy royalty Hamish Blake finally comes clean with Virginia about his double life as a gym bro … and crossword king? That's right, the Lego master contains multitudes.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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QnA: Favourite Teachers, Family Traditions and why Osher doesn't believe in bucketlists 26:17

1M ago26:17

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Audrey joins OG once again answering questions that came in on https://oshergunsberg.substack.com/ . Get your questions in, see exclusive content and support the show by leaving a message here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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How Santo Cilauro Dads - Provide Consistency, Variation… Oh, and strap yourself in! 56:05

1M ago56:05

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He’s helped create some of Australia’s most memorable comedic characters, battled tirelessly to elevate Football (the proper round ball kind!) to the upper echelons of Australian sport, and most importantly, he’s the father to 2 (now adult) sons. But before looking at his own dadding, Santo takes us back to Melbourne in the 1960s and 70s, painting …

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2024 Ep 271 - Fame Shamed 46:00

1M ago46:00

46:00

The guys feel like they’re definitely getting ghosted by the guy who can get undressed in under 2.5 seconds, so Hamish proposes an alternate idea. Darcy’s under the microscope again after a ski trip that went wrong. The guys discuss more biscuit options for ConCon, and we put two listeners to the test for Chit Chat Champion! 1. Undressing Olympics …

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Masculinity, medicine, and making the most of setbacks (w/ Michael Klim) 1:01:14

1M ago1:01:14

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Michael Klim is one of the most physically recognisable athletes in our country. His unmistakable statuesque figure can be spotted from across a footy field, long ways.When you saw him, you’d recognise him instantly - and then think…Hang on, is he walking with a cane? Michael Klim is everything Osher’s podcast is about. He’s a man who, when faced w…

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Christos Tsiolkas: The self-awareness that comes with age 29:00

1M ago29:00

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Beloved writer Christos Tsiolkas assures Virginia that he has moved on from his party boy past and settled into a new life of domestic bliss -- and Eleanor of Aquitaine.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Q&A Monday: Where OG and Audrey discuss turn ons, turn offs, and what it was that got them together. 27:58

1M ago27:58

27:58

It’s Q&A Monday, and Zara from the Sunny Coast has sent a message on the substack with a whole stack of questions all around how Audrey and Osher met and got together. What is your biggest turn-on? What is your biggest turn-off? What is your love language? What’s the very first thing you noticed about each other? In what ways do you feel like you’v…

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How Ben Quilty Dads - Drawing lessons from life and a life drawing lesson! 1:00:08

1M ago1:00:08

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As one of Australia’s great contemporary artists, Ben’s compassion and humanity is evident in all his work, and so is his willingness to self-examine. So perhaps unsurprisingly in his chat with Hamish, Ben opens up about what shaped him in his own childhood, his thoughts on masculinity, the shockwave of sadness that hit him recently when his adult …

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The one where in less than 20 minutes I tell you everything you need to know about writing a book 19:53

1M ago19:53

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In this episode Osher talks about signing a two-book deal, and reveals his simple method for cranking out a first draft 90,000 words in six weeks. ‌ He covers process, pitfalls and the often overlooked stage where one feeds the subconscious with raw data to be sprouted back out as creativity. ‌ To let him know what your book is about or ask a quest…

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2024 Ep 270 - Have We Been Catfished? 43:17

1M ago43:17

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We clear up some ConConConfusion with our good friends at the ATO. Hamish notices adults are celebrating Book Week now, while also encouraging Andy and Jack to check out his flattering mirror. Plus, a special skill involving flickin' the world's most finger lickin' chicken! 1. The ConCon mea culpa 2. Power Moves and book week musings 3. Chicken Fli…

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Everybody thinks they’re normal until Jon Ronson shows up and makes a documentary about them 56:47

2M ago56:47

56:47

For over 25 years, Welsh journalist Jon Ronson has been spending time with the absolute fringes of our communities. He gets so deep in with these people, to truly humanize them. Which is useful, especially that time he was outed as a Jew in the middle of a jihadi training camp. One of Jon’s most famous books is called “The Psychopath Test” - and he…

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Georgie Tunny: Learning to listen and finding your voice 27:00

1M ago27:00

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The Project host Georgie Tunny bonds with Virginia over their shared Tay Tay obsession as well as the advice VT once gave GT that set her down a different path.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Q&A monday - OG’s Next Book Project, Fiddly Finger Things and Heggie vs the Black Thunders (w/Audrey Griffen) 19:19

1M ago19:19

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In this episode, Osher is joined once again by his wife Audrey. They discuss fidget toys (Osher likes these ones) and how procedural TV shows are like married sex (just don’t tell Osher’s stepdaughter what they spoke about next). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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How Wayne Hope Dads - Stepdadding, working on yourself, dadding after trauma and creating joy. 1:09:53

2M ago1:09:53

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As a prolific co-creator of Australian comedy classics like Upper Middle Bogan, Wayne is probably more comfortable bringing to life hilarious, and hilariously flawed characters, rather than reflecting on his own life. But we know Wayne to be so thoroughly kind, thoughtful and wise that we really put the screws on him to come and have a chat. Thankf…

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Handy ways to keep work from affecting your home, and from home affecting your work 13:48

2M ago13:48

13:48

In today’s episode, Osher explores ways to keep your work mess out of your home, and your home mess out of your work.It’s all about the transitions. (And possibly bicycles and a bit of breathing.) To get around the new Substack feed and get access to exclusive articles and other content, head to https://oshergunsberg.substack.com/ Hosted on Acast. …

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2024 Ep 269 - Three Man Fact Shootout 46:11

2M ago46:11

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Andy's followed up on one of ConCon's most important factors: the biscuits. The boys revisit Random Rob, a game they vowed to play only once every 10 years. A three man fact shoot out ends in disappointment, with three of the worst ever facts presented. Plus, the guys try speed undressing for themselves. 1. ConCon biscuits call 2. Random Rob - 10 y…

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Turning catastrophe into calm, and fear into foresight with just a pencil and paper. (w Tammi Miller) 1:05:49

2M ago1:05:49

1:05:49

Tammi Miller has written an entire book that outlines some of the most powerful written exercises around when it comes to sorting your catastrophe from your possibility, your fear from your foresight, and your fun from your fuckups. She is a certified practising Counsellor in Sydney, and her brilliant book “paperback therapy” is a collection of too…

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Bri Lee: My personality is 80% motivation

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The prolific author Bri Lee reveals to Virginia how her difficulties performing musical theatre quite possibly led her to a life of letters. Plus, a surprising guilty pleasure (starring Val Kilmer).By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Monday QnA - How about them Apples? (With Audrey Griffen) 22:37

2M ago22:37

22:37

Monday Q&A, questions from the newsletter crew. Answered by Osher and his wife Audrey. However she’s got an important Q about the state of his office first… Got a question? Click “Send A Message” under any article on the Newsletter! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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