Damien Warren-Smith is my clown crush - a totally fearless, joyful and silly performer who manages to say interesting things while playing beyond the boundaries of what a one man show can be. He's touring his latest show, Garry Starr - Greece Lightning, around Australia then will head to Europe and the UK. We had a chat about life on tour, and I as…

My guest this week is Darwin comedian, Graeme Lewis. Host of G-Spot Comedy at the Landmark, last Thursday of every month - catch his thoughtful and hilarious performances there. And don't miss his new podcast with Jordan Direen, Having A Yarn. You can find all things KC at kcmartinstone.com, and @KCMartinStone on Facebook. Instagram and Twitter. Su…

KC and Ioanna chat about rejecting or connecting to your migrant heritage, and how sometimes the process is more meaningful than the outcome (the journey vs the destination, you could say). If you've ever wondered what an archaeologist does when they dig up something and have no idea what it is, KC gives a realtime example when Ioanna pulls out som…

KC has a solo chat about gardens, understanding people through their tools, and making arrowheads from beer bottle glass. You can connect with KC on the socials: @KCMartinStone on Twitter, FB and Instagram. Send comments or suggestions to kc@kcmartinstone.com, or sign up to the Patreon for extra rewards and early access. Previous episodes, merch an…

KC records a solo cast, sitting in the desert in Central Australia while working on an archaeological survey. She chats about how archaeology works in the Northern Territory, what we can learn about Indigenous cultures, and how the system still disempowers Indigenous people. You can find more episodes of Dig Me Up Later, links to KC's Patreon and s…

Writer and comics artist Jodie Troutman is here to talk about the Oz books by L. Frank Baum. Along the way, we take a massive tangent about Grand Admiral Thrown, we discuss Oz’s glorious trans princess, and the creating your own version of the MCU through sheer bloodymindedness. Signature Cocktail: the Polychrome Why stay home when you can kick dow…

KC and Richard chat about '1970s ceramics, artworks with stories, and what it's like to walk away from a career that has morphed into your identity. Richard Margetson is a radio presenter, actor, musician and DJ who lives in Darwin, Australia. You can look for him on Facebook, but he'd probably prefer you didn't. KC Martin-Stone is an archaeologist…

Senior Reporter for Decider.com and host of Must Have Seen TV podcast Brett White returns to the Math of You. Along the course of this conversation, we discuss having eyes too blue for Doris Day, having your military specialty be Irving Berlin, and gently uncovering the hidden stories of your gay elders. Signature Cocktail: The Hayden Rorke Guarant…

KC does a solo-cast this week, chatting about the two folders of sheet music she holds onto from her teenage days - what role does music play in people's lives? What is the oldest musical instrument ever found? Will archaeologists of the future play Guns 'n' Roses on a reconstructed piano? All this and more, in this week's Dig Me Up Later. KC has a…

KC and Graham talk about rehabilitating old mine sites, handing land back to Indigenous people properly, and making a home while travelling. Graham Farrer is a global mine closure specialist from Australia, now living in Scotland and working on sites around the world. You can find him on LinkedIn, and you can find Graham & Suzanne's beautiful Frenc…

KC and Will chat about wealth and poverty, privilege and opportunity, and the drive to make a difference in the world. Will Crawford is a comedian and community development worker, with a former career as a lawyer. He's very active in the arts and philanthropic scenes of Darwin, NT, including working on fundraising events for DASSAN - the Darwin As…

Co-host of the Unfriendly Black Hotties Kamille Washington is here to talk about Mortal Kombat. Along the way, we discuss finding your queer woman root in Outworld, getting your teachers to care about Mortal Monday, and the perfect fusion of art and commerce. Signature Cocktail: the Mileena Who cares if you started as a palette swap? Do your own th…

KC and Lucas chat about the joy of fatherhood, favourite childhood objects, and how to stab someone. Lucas is a Canadian Australian photographer and podcaster. He brings moments of joy to the internet with his #CursiveTweets and #BigHiroThree. You can find Lucas on Twitter and Instagram, and his podcast The Math of You (check out episode 112 with K…

KC and Sophie chat about cheese, moving across the world, and donating your body to science. Sophie Leeuwenburgh's been holding up a lighthearted mirror to Sydney's racism, sexism, and general inequity Down Under for the last couple of years. Sophie's Instagram Sophie's Sydney Fringe Festival (coming soon!). KC Martin-Stone KC's Patreon Support the…

Archaeologist and comedian KC Martin-Stone is here to talk about well, archaeology, and Australian wildlife. Along the way, we discuss the times when nature is too beautiful to be tasteful, how to scream with your mouth closed, and how the flies may be bad, but the butterflies are good. Signature Cocktail: the Wandering Crackle If you’re going to g…

KC and Dan chat about childhood possessions, the history of nails, and breaking the news of Heath Ledger's death. Dan is an investigative humourist, and one of Australia's favourite satirists. He has built a career across TV, radio and podcasting, including work as the Senior Satire producer for AJ+ English (Al Jazeera's digital platform for millen…

KC and Catherine chat about the tangible and intangible impact a person can have on the world, and what it all means for your (my, our) kids. Dr Catherine Jones is one of the most fascinating people you've never heard of. She has a career as a radiologist, and also a career in developing artificial intelligence in a way that will revolutionise medi…

KC and Alice chat about connections to home, traveling light and adapting to changing circumstances. Alice also talks about the life of her beloved banjo. Alice is an award winning writer, broadcaster, performer and comedian. She's also an ex academic, ex-corporate Lawyer and (sort of) banjo player. Alice does reliably silly, unpredictably meaningf…

KC and Andy chat about heavy metal subculture, the difference between work and hobbies, and how they both love a good chat. Primarily known as the bass player for Australian metal band LORD, Andy has spent the last thirteen years touring nationally and internationally whilst being assigned designated band and tour manager, merchandise king pin, boo…

KC & Ange chat about living the life unexpected, how facing death changes your view on life, and what it's like to be medically interesting. Ange Lavoipierre is an award-winning journalist, writer, and comedian. She’s the co-host of the ABC’s daily news & current affairs podcast The Signal. Ange won a Best Comedy award at Adelaide Fringe Festival i…

KC and Ben chat about Inner West life, living free of digital devices, and survival in nature. Ben Ellwood is a comedian and podcaster based in Sydney, Australia. You can find his latest podcast with Cameron James, Why Is Cats, at https://play.acast.com/s/why-is-cats . KC Martin-Stone is Australia's only archaeologist / comedian. You can support he…

Writer, musician and Associate Editorial Director for Planned Parenthood Seb Deken is here to discuss opera and classical music. Along the way, we discuss the dangers of graduation neckgear, what pizza chain to eat at before the symphony, and music that runs the gamut from Stupid to Inexplicable. Signature Cocktail: the Madame Mao Let me be a grain…

Sociologist Kai McKinney and Megan Boba of Garden Plots with Skeletor & the NXT Wrestling Fan are here to discuss, of all things, this show. Along the way, we discuss how to fake like you know a thing, sports stories told by old people in barber shops, and how to accept a gift. Sadly, this is only half an episode, due to technical issues, but I'll …

Comic book writer & cohost of War Rocket Ajax, Apocrypals, Sailor Business & Xena Warrior Business Chris Sims is here to discuss Mickey’s Christmas Carol & A Charlie Brown Christmas. Along the way, we discuss what to call a McFlurry that doesn’t flurry, St Paul Minnesota’s famous two-and-a-half-foot tall sadness wall, and the only ethical fantastic…

Co-host of Jemjammer & I Will Fight You Annie Craton is here to discuss Rankin-Bass Christmas specials. Along the way, we discuss the dangers of falling asleep near an elf who wants to be a dentist, the ultimate darkest-timeline fate of becoming a librarian, and a Grant-Morrison-style romp across time & space… but it’s a reindeer chasing a baby. No…

Podcaster and writer Al Kennedy is here to discuss Star Trek: the Next Generation. Along the way, we discuss strategies for shoplifting Sigur Ros CDs, debate the HR strategies for dealing with a Jellicoe, and we sing the praises of one Lieutenant Commander Worf. Signature Cocktail: the Bat’leth When you enter a bar, do so with your eyes open, and s…

Lucas is still unpacking from his move (patreon.com/lokified), so please enjoy these extra bits from Episode 99 with the lovely Kate Racculia. Follow Kate on Twitter at @kateracculia, follow the show at @TheMathOfYou, and my wacky adventures at @lokified. If you'd like to be a guest on the show, send an email to themathofyou@gmail.com. If you like …

Lucas is moving this week (patreon.com/lokified), so please enjoy these extra bits from Episode 100 with the lovely Margaret H. Willison. Follow Margaret on Twitter at @MrsFridayNext, follow the show at @TheMathOfYou, and my wacky adventures at @lokified. If you'd like to be a guest on the show, send an email to themathofyou@gmail.com. If you like …

Actor and cohost of Smash Fiction and the Garden Plots With Skeletor podcasts Dan Mulkerin returns to the Math of You. Along the course of this conversation, we discuss how Secret Wars was the original Smash Fiction, how it’s a really bad idea to promise Spider-man free hot-dogs for life, and how Bok Choy is for closers. Signature Cocktail: The Nos…

Librarian, wrestling podcaster and expectant parent Emily Fear is here to discuss made-for-TV movies and after school specials. Along the way, we discuss the situations in which out your Yinzer would come, we take a surprisingly deep dive into the ownership of a jar of buttons, and how a TV movie with no budget can fall ass-backwards into fashion v…

Podcaster, eggnog enthusiast and DM Jeff Stormer is here to discuss the Muppet Show. Along the way, we discuss the forbidden energy of just winging it, the majesty that Swan Lake gains when you add a pig mask, and how Kermit the Frog is the stage manager we all aspire to be. Signature Cocktail: the Heifetz Easy, pal, you’re liable to hurt yourself.…

Cohost of Smash Fiction and the NXT Wrestling Fan podcasts and Hugo-award-winning fanfic writer Megan Bob returns to the Math of You. Along the course of this conversation, we discuss the odd cosmology of Dragon Jesus, porn cathedrals and the Sindarin word for blowjob, and we sit in the moment when we all had a crush on Trent Lane. Signature Cockta…

Podcaster and writer Jo Thornely is here to discuss MASH, among many other things. Along the way, we discuss the path from wilderness boat child to hip hop podium dancer to colourblind art teacher, the interconnecting dangers of art and serial killers, and the people management lessons of one Hot Lips Houlihan. Signature Cocktail: the Hot Lips Cont…

Podcaster and punk rocker Matt Fisher is here to discuss straight edge punk and hardcore. Along the way, we discuss becoming a musical scuba diver in the home of meth and skeeball, what to do when your imaginary friend writes you the perfect album about wrestling, and the shows made powerful by the experience of tasting your own blood. Signature Mo…

Podcaster and co-creator of Two Bossy Dames Margaret H. Willison returns to the Math of You. Along the course of this conversation, we discuss how to feel affronted ownership for a house you don’t own, a cautionary tale about the crossover of new and old media that is buying stamps through instagram, and the joys of old age, such as gracious vulner…

In this special crossover episode, Elle Collins, JoJo Seames and Andrew Ihla, the hosts of The Invisible Ray podcast join Lucas to talk about their early memories of cinema and 1948’s The Red Shoes. Along the course of this conversation, we discuss how you should just let kids see dinosaurs eat people, movies that make you cuss and yell syllables a…

Author Kate Racculia returns to the Math of You. Along the course of this conversation, we discuss The Westing Game as Intro To Murder Mystery 101, the Sliding Bracket of Cool Retro In Teen Films, and how everything, if you let it, comes back to Highlander. Signature Cocktail: The Sandy McSouthern Relax, sit back and coast down some purple waves. L…

TV writer for Decider.com and host of Must Have Seen TV Brett White is here to discuss television of the 20th century. Along the way, we discuss the regional variations of “do what?", learning about german politics from some robots on the Satellite of Love, and when Bob Newhart met Rob Liefeld, then became a force ghost. Signature Cocktail: the Dar…

Librarian, pop culture writer and co-creator of Two Bossy Dames Sophie Brookover is here to discuss FM radio, music and magazines. Along the way, we discuss how knowing really is half the battle, the eternal television career of Frank McPike, and how you’re never too old to get really excited for your Beatle Block. Signature Cocktail: the Cricket A…

DM, producer and podcaster Neal Powell is here to discuss Beast Wars: Transformers. Along the way, we discuss the Taxonomy of Um, the joys of a bickering friendship between a velociraptor and a rat, and how Beast Wars did the Good Place before the Good Place. Signature Cocktail: the Depth Charge Still sweet and brightly coloured, but with a transme…

I’ve switched to a fortnightly episode schedule for a while, so it’s a bonus episode with writer and podcaster Al Kennedy. Along the way, we discuss the frustrations of podcasting platforms, being outgambitted by the references of Chris Claremont, and how against all odds, Tremors 2 is the absolute pinnacle of the series. Follow Al on Twitter at @H…

Cohost of Whelmed: the Young Justice Files and actor Emily Buza returns to the Math of You. Along the course of this conversation, we discuss how it really is the Greatest Show(man), how we are people who find it difficult to like things casually, and the sadly truncated story of the web of deceit and murder at the heart of the world’s greatest cat…

As a coda to our special Discworld series The Unbroken Circle, and to remember Terry Pratchett on the fourth anniversary of his death, The Math of You presents three scenes from The Shepherd's Crown. Spoilers, of course. Part 1: Read by Al Kennedy (@housetoastonish) Part 2: Narrator: Lucas Brown (@lokified) Granny Weatherwax: Annie Craton (@annieza…

I’ve switched to a fortnightly episode schedule for a while, so it’s a bonus episode with IRL undertaker and fighter Stephen Gaulin. Along the way, we discuss the bluntness of sisters, the many regrettable roles of John Wayne, and complain about, of all things, seat belts. Follow Stephen on Twitter at @EhSteveG, follow the show at @TheMathOfYou, an…

Comic book writer and co-host of War Rocket Ajax Chris Sims makes a fourth appearance on the Math of You to have his revenge. Along the course of this conversation, we discuss being a newly reborn knife guy, whether you can afford to NOT buy 50 knives for $50, and our good rabbit ronin friend Usagi Yojimbo, and how he is among the best of things. S…

I’ve switched to a fortnightly episode schedule for a while, so it’s a bonus episode with Atomic Elbow writer Michael Francis. Along the way, we discuss Konmarie-ing being Konmarie-ing was cool, the unpaid emotional labour of yard sales, and how we both absolutely suck at haggling. Follow Michael on Twitter at @frankiemon , follow the show at @TheM…

Cohost of Titan Up the Defense and bartender Nathaniel “Hub” Hubbard returns to the Math of You. Along the course of this conversation, we discuss the joy of being at the centre of an extremely specific Venn Diagram, the deep loves and abiding hatreds a childhood steeped in Boston sports can bring, and the adventures of such colourfully named heroe…

I’ve switched to a fortnightly episode schedule for a while, so it’s a bonus episode with actor and podcaster Emily Buza. Along the way, we discuss the dorm fridge etiquette, varying strategies of medicine for cats vs babies, the Jamie Madrox of strays. Follow Emily on Twitter at @EmilyofArden , follow the show at @TheMathOfYou, and my wacky advent…

Cohost of The Invisible Ray, creator of Obsidian National Forest and Looper writer Andrew Ihla returns to the Math of You. Along the course of this conversation, we discuss the similarities between Rob Zombie’s Michael Myers and Ron Howard’s Grinch, how to camouflage your master plan with beautiful language and extremely dumb jokes, and how once yo…

I’ve switched to a fortnightly episode schedule for a while, so it’s a bonus episode with writer, editor and podcaster Jay Edidin. Along the way, we discuss living up the road from your friendly neighbourhood Spider-Man, the right age to see Pulp Fiction, and the small perfect things that can be found in terrible, terrible films. Follow Jay on Twit…