Best Dan Debuf Podcasts (2024)

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37. Amberly Cull - "Large Cultish Families on the Internet" 31:08

5y ago31:08

31:08

Actor, performer, puppeteer, podcaster and obsessive internet family-watcher Amberly Cull - from the podcast Something Amazing - joins me to confess to her family watching. Shows like "19 Kids and Counting" and YouTube #vanlife families have obsessed her for much longer than I anticipated, and she explains why. Gimme that Christian side hug! See om…

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36. Dan Ilic - Chess: The Musical 35:21

5y ago35:21

35:21

Comedian, journalist and satirist Dan Ilic performed in his high school musical "Chess" and instantly developed a love for the two things involved - performing, and global politics (I forgot to ask him if he developed a love of actual chess). We discuss the geopolitical ABBA-written love story that is Chess The Musical, what it's like to write a mu…

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35. Greta Lee Jackson - The Tudors PART TWO 24:25

5y ago24:25

24:25

Back for the post Henry VIII drama, Greta Lee Jackson continues the story of the Tudors and gives us some book recommendations. Also includes Dan bragging about how this very podcast got him some trivia night glory. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Dan Debuf

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34. Greta Lee Jackson - The Tudors 37:02

5y ago37:02

37:02

Comedian Greta Lee Jackson (Skit Box, Tonightly) will have you loving The Tudors, who ruled England from 1685 to 1403. Basically Henry VIII, Elizabeth I and everyone in between. Get gripped by one of history's soap operas. This is part one because she had so much to discuss! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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33. Ryan Jon - US Late Night TV 41:26

5y ago41:26

41:26

Conan, Letterman, John Oliver, the Jimmies - Americans just love dudes telling them about stuff in the evening. Digital content creator and radio host Ryan Jon joins Dan to discuss his childhood Letterman obsession, the enduring power of Conan, and whether humour can change the world. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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32. Gemma Watts - Personality Testing 35:48

5y ago35:48

35:48

Beauty writer Gemma Watts has been testing personalities since she was a kid. Any quiz or test and she runs herself through it - from Meyers Briggs to What Backstreet Boy Has A Crush On You. But what about her and Dan? Are they narcissists? Psychopaths? Extroverts? Beloved by Nick Carter? Let's find out. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy info…

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31. Santilla Chingaipe - Sleep 34:30

5y ago34:30

34:30

Writer and media presenter Santilla Chingiape can't get enough of sleep! We talk about naps, breathing, getting the best out of life, Oprah and Meghan Markle in this episode that both is and definitely isn't a snoozefest See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Dan Debuf

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30. 30th Episode Spectacular! 32:37

5y ago32:37

32:37

To celebrate thirty episodes, here are some snippets from last year that you might have missed. Featuring Ryan Shelton, Nath Valvo, Bri Williams, Lawrence Leung and Julian Cole. And if you enjoy them... well the full eps are all right here! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Dan Debuf

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29. Angus O'Loughlin - Poker 34:48

5+ y ago34:48

34:48

Radio and TV host Angus O'Loughlin has a SECRET obsession - high stakes poker! But finally he's talking about it, and taking us inside the world and mind of a poker player. Plus you get to hear him talk about the time his poker skills helped in a celebrity interview. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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28. David Astle - Journals 38:19

5+ y ago38:19

38:19

Crossword king and ABC radio evenings presenter (not to mention Letters and Numbers Dictionary Cornerman!) David Astle is my guest this week, and he takes me through his many decades of journals... and I show him some of mine! If you love words, then this is a treat of a half hour. And who doesn't love words?? You're reading them right now! See omn…

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27. Sami Shah - Watches 36:48

5+ y ago36:48

36:48

ABC radio host, comedian, writer and... horologist, Sami Shah is the latest obsessive on Totally Obsessed! Hear about the watch collecting community, what to look for, and the watch from his father that started it all. And whether Dan's watch is any good! Spoiler alert: it isn't. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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26. Stacy Gougoulis - Tottenham Hotspur 38:12

5+ y ago38:12

38:12

Champions League special! Triple J presenter and artist Stacy Gougoulis was looking for a sport to follow in the Aussie Rules off-season - and so he decided to back Tottenham Hotspur. And now six months later, they're in the Champions League final! Whether you want to hear the unrestrained passion of the recent convert, a catch-me-up for the Champi…

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25. Jimmy James Eaton - LEGO 40:24

5+ y ago40:24

40:24

LEGO Masters contestant and comedian Jimmy James Eaton lives with his LEGO-mad wife Maddy - his LEGO Masters teammate - in a LEGO filled house... and this week Dan pops in and nerds out. What was the audition like for the show? How has LEGO shaped us children of the 80s and 90s? And is Dan responsible for Jimmy's marriage? All will be revealed! See…

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24. Stacey June - Formula One 33:00

5+ y ago33:00

33:00

Thinkergirl and podcast host Stacey June is known for a broadcasting career built on saying what women are thinking, but not saying. So I was surprised to discover she had a newfound obsession for ... the Grand Prix! How did it start? Where? And why? Let's find out. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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23. Nick Capper - Predator 36:26

5+ y ago36:26

36:26

Arnie movies have enraptured comedian Nick Capper since his childhood in rural NSW, but Predator is the one that has stood above all others - both in his memory, and because of its amazing behind the scenes story. Nick takes us on both his journey, and the journey of the making of this action landmark. You can see Nick at the Sydney Comedy Festival…

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22. Rose Callaghan - Jordan Peterson (+bonus guest Tom Walker) 38:04

5+ y ago38:04

38:04

12 Rules For Life - the title of both a bestselling self-help book by Jordan Peterson, and a Sydney Comedy Festival show by Rose Callaghan! Rose immersed herself in Jordan's book, videos and fandom and our wide-ranging discussion covers everything from identity politics, to toxic masculinity, to lobsters, to whether Rose should run for political of…

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21. Sam Taunton - Golf 36:40

5+ y ago36:40

36:40

A golfer since 11, and almost an international professional, stand up comedian Sam Taunton takes us inside the mind of a golfer, explains the highs and lows of the sport, tells us why he quit just as an international career was beckoning, and gives us some useful golf facts for all occasions! You can see Sam at the Sydney Comedy Festival until May …

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20. Phill Jupitus - "Do It Yourself" by Ian Dury and the Blockheads 33:47

5+ y ago33:47

33:47

Star of QI and Never Mind the Buzzcocks, Phill Jupitus is the perfect guest for the first episode of Totally Obsessed for 2019. This is his story of one album - buying it in the 70s, his mum's strange connection to the rockstar behind it, his worldwide quest tracking down rare copies, and eventually singing for the band on tour! You can see Phill a…

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19. Ryan Shelton - Back to the Future 35:55

6y ago35:55

35:55

The last ep of 2018! Ryan watched Back To The Future as a kid, and ended up in LA thirty years later riding a hoverboard at a fan convention... don't believe me? Check it out here - but only after you've heard the full story. Also get some sweet BTTF tidbits and some other time travel film recomendations... and find out what's better: time travel, …

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18. Dave Callan - Ninjas 30:00

6y ago30:00

30:00

Dave Callan is a ninja. Sure, he's a comedian too, but he's a fully trained ninja with a sensei, a dojo, and an arsenal of weapons. From his childhood in the "80s Dublin Ninja Boom" to his trips to Japan to train, we trace Dave's story, and the history of Ninjas from Roald Dahl, to James Bond, to suburban Melbourne. See omnystudio.com/listener for …

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17. Andrew McClelland - Morrissey 35:45

6y ago35:45

35:45

What do you do when the person you're obsessed with becomes a person you completely disagree with? Comedian and DJ Andy McClelland and I get a little serious around idols, immigration, bullying, veganism, and whether you can separate art from its maker. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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16. Julian Cole - Antique Bottles 39:17

6y ago39:17

39:17

Ad-man Julian Cole snuck away from his family home in the dead of the night when he was a kid to attend a secret meeting... of geriatric bottle collectors. That started an obsession which made him who he is today - a curious, history-obsessed, open-minded world traveller with, yeah, a weird amount of knowledge about the hundred-year old bottles of …

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15. Jane Gazzo - Sons and Daughters 35:10

6y ago35:10

35:10

The 1980s Aussie soap opera that started it all... and young Jane was hooked from episode one. It's fascinating to hear how one show has impacted on Jane Gazzo's life - from acting out scenes with her dolls, to watching reruns on YouTube while homesick when broadcasting in the UK. WARNING: Contains singing. More than once. See omnystudio.com/listen…

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14. Dean Thomas - FIFA 32:37

6y ago32:37

32:37

Can video games give you the brain of Lionel Messi? Can they at least bring you closer together with your mates? Will Dan finally get an invite to Deano's FIFA tournaments? All these questions and more answered in the latest Totally Obessed! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Dan Debuf

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13. Zach Ruane (Aunty Donna) - Disneyland 32:37

6y ago32:37

32:37

The happiest place on earth! Zach has been obsessed with Disneyland since he first walked through the gates a few years ago... and in this episode we get his story of discovery, hot tips, obscure facts, and Turkey Gentleman impersonations. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Dan Debuf

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12. Brianna Williams - Bats (Halloween Special) 43:07

6y ago43:07

43:07

Boo! This spooky Halloween episode features new intro music, comedian Bri Williams, and BATS! Bri (of Bachelor Unpacked fame) gives a wealth of bat facts, discusses whether I'm a nerd, and calls me Fran at the end. (Also - the word you were looking for Bri was "chiroptera") See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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11. Michael Beveridge - SoCal Punk 1996 - 2004 34:39

6y ago34:39

34:39

Can your decisions at 14 change the rest of your life? Radio, TV and Internet goofball Michael Beveridge reckons they can! We discuss his lifelong obsession with the music of this era, from poring over liner notes to his realisation that a lot of his life sprung from one compilation CD. In fact - he reckons we never would have met if it weren't for…

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10. Christian Hull - Weight and Food 35:55

6y ago35:55

35:55

Overeating is a lifelong struggle for social media funnyman Christian Hull. He opens up about his anxieties over food, his weight loss journey, and we discuss the psychology and industry of food. Does being fat equal being unhealthy? This is a poignant one, but don't freak out - we still manage a few laughs! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy …

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9. Nath Valvo - Kylie Minogue 34:29

6y ago34:29

34:29

From childhood obsession to actually meeting her, to getting her to sign his arm, to getting it tattooed on him forever, comedian Nath Valvo is almost spiritually obsessed with Kylie Minogue. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Dan Debuf

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8. Jo Thornely - Girls Just Want To Have Fun 27:24

6y ago27:24

27:24

1985 dance movie spectacular Girls Just Want To Have Fun - have you heard of it? Probably not, according to the internet. But writer and podcaster Jo Thornely is obsessed with it. And I kind of am too now to be honest. From the quotes, to the cameos, to the pioneering dance movie tropes, this is an 80s gem. Let's go deep. See omnystudio.com/listene…

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7. Lawrence Leung - Houdini and Conan Doyle 33:26

6y ago33:26

33:26

Escape artist and Sherlock Holmes creator - unlikely mates? Lawrence Leung is obsessed with the friendship and falling out of these two and what it meant for spiritualism and science. It's a fascinating story... and then at the end Lawrence reads my mind with a seance! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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6. Jan Fran - ASMR and Mukbangs 33:03

6y ago33:03

33:03

The sound of eating. Does it make you physiscally sick? Or is it deeply soothing? If you're the latter, then you're like Jan Fran, who after a hard day pressenting on The Feed (SBS), loves to unwind by listening to people eat on Youtube. Apparently this is ~a thing~ and a lot more common than I thought! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy infor…

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5. Tegan Higginbotham - Dirty Books 35:09

6y ago35:09

35:09

Erotica, adult books, romance novels, borderline porn... call it what you will, but comedian Tegan Higginbotham can't stop reading it. And now - writing it. We discuss her obsession, and her perhaps soon-to-be profession! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Dan Debuf

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4. Tanya Hennessy - True Crime 33:32

6y ago33:32

33:32

Murders, cold cases, abductions - Tanya is obsessed with them all, and has been since she was a little kid! We go deep on all the the podcasts, documentaries and books that have captured Tanya's imagination... and try to work out why people are so obsesed by these terrifying cases! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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3. Alice Zaslavsky - Hoarding 30:56

6y ago30:56

30:56

Foodie, educator and broadcaster Alice Zaslavsky has a dark secret... she's TOTALLY OBSESSED with HOARDING! Dan goes inside her house to see the obsesion firsthand, and inside her brain to work out why. Make sure you check out phenomenom.com.au too! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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2. Benjamin Law - Queer Eye 37:15

6y ago37:15

37:15

Benjamin Law is TOTALLY OBSESSED with Queer Eye. Its groundbreaking politics, how it can change the world and how hot the characters are - Dan and Ben discuss it all. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Dan Debuf

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1. Maz Compton - Conspiracy Theories 35:18

6y ago35:18

35:18

Faking the moon landing, living your life with your brain open, and how there is a conspiracy theory for everyone.... Maz Compton is TOTALLY OBSESSED with conspiracy theories. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Dan Debuf

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Totally Obsessed Trailer 3:52

6y ago3:52

3:52

A preview of episode one of Totally Obsessed with Dan Debuf! Next week epsiode one will be released, and the first guest is MAZ COMPTON, his long-time radio costar. You might know her as an MTV host, radio personality, fitness entrepreneur, author... but did you know she's obsessed... with CONSPIRACY THEORIES? Here's a couple of snippets from next …

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Episode 10: The Pajama Men 15:07

8+ y ago15:07

15:07

This is the final COMEDY CHAT! Well, until the next comedy festival rolls along. Or maybe just until I want to talk to someone funny. Who knows? It's a moveable feast. What a note to end on: I talk to Mark and Shenoah about their Melbourne International Comedy Festival show "Pterodactyl Nights," their worst gig ever, KickStarters, Breaking Bad, wri…

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Episode 9: Kyle Kinane 18:58

8+ y ago18:58

18:58

After some initial awkwardness where I told Kyle I didn't enjoy some of his material (my fault not his), we got back on track and had an enlightening and hilarious chats about gout, why tragedy is hilarious, how to put together an hour of comedy, advice from Louis CK, racing pizzas, being a roman emperor, avoiding political humour, and Sam Simmons …

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Episode 8: Paul Foot 16:48

8+ y ago16:48

16:48

I always love chatting to Paul Foot and spending time in his brain. Today in there we saw, and spoke about, some bats, David O'Doherty, a wall called Kenneth, my walking style, more bats, Tim Vine, and talking gherkins. Paul's show at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival is called "An Evening With Mr Paul Foot". See omnystudio.com/listener f…

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Episode 7: Sarah Pascoe and Nish Kumar 18:58

8+ y ago18:58

18:58

Yes I realise that the last episode was mislabelled as "Episode 5" but hey, what are you gonna do. This is definitely episode 7 and it's a double header - Sarah Pascoe and Nish Kumar with one of the best chats yet, about the unique life of a comedian, handling online haters (well-intentioned or otherwise), and what it's like backstage at the Gala. …

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Episode 5: David O'Doherty 16:27

8+ y ago16:27

16:27

David and Dan bond over a love of sneakers until Dan accidentally insults David about his weight. Then the chat pretty much turns into a non-linear history of David's many careers, leading up to this very moment: his two shows at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival: "Danger is Everywhere" and "We Are All In The Gutter, But Some Of Us Are Lo…

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Episode 5: Nina Conti 15:14

8+ y ago15:14

15:14

Dan and Nina Conti discuss what it's like improvising an entire ventriloquism show with up to 11 audience participants at once for an hour; something Dan can only imagine, but Nina does every night, in her show "In Your Face" at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Episode 4: Simon Munnery 11:39

8+ y ago11:39

11:39

Simon Munnery has been in this business that we call show for thirty years, which I guess is how long it takes to come up with his latest jape "And Nothing But", which as you will have figured out by now, is his current show at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival. In this chat, we talk reviews, the Can Can, building ridiculous props, and a …

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Episode 3: Larry Dean 14:19

8+ y ago14:19

14:19

Scottish comedian Larry Dean is appearing in "New Order" at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival, so we chat border security, Adelaide, writing on tour without stealing jokes off other comedians, and why Australia is full of spiders, ex-cons, and right wing fascists (and W See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Episode 2: Joel Dommett 15:18

8+ y ago15:18

15:18

Joel's show at Melbourne International Comedy Festival is called Conquer - so we chat conkers, conquerors, the fine line between creepiness and seduction today and in the olden days, the worst Tinder date he's ever been on, and our high school nu metal cover bands, which were both AWESOME. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Episode 1: Jen Kirkman 14:43

8+ y ago14:43

14:43

Jen's show at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival is called I Know What I’m Doing & Other Lies I Tell Myself: Stories From A Life Under Construction and right at the start of the interview Dan screwed it up because it is quite frankly far too long. Dan and Jen discuss earthquakes, spiders, sex, writing books, September 11 and, eventually, h…

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