Best TapeDeck Media Podcasts (2024)

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95. Bilingual Comedy & International Travel with Elisa Bonnafous 43:13

11h ago43:13

43:13

Another great interview for you, this week I'm joined by comedian, surfer, photographer, civil engineer, wine maker and much more - Elisa Bonnafous! Elisa hails from France and is currently residing in Auckland where she's a cornerstone in the local stand up scene. We initially intended on talking about international travel but as the conversation …

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94. Coffee Guilds, Professional Box-tickers & The Crystal Pineapple with Mark "Chirny" Chirnside 1:04:52

5h ago1:04:52

1:04:52

This episode is a rollercoaster from start to finish! I'm joined by coffee merchant, musician, sometimes comedian, potential future mayor of Christchurch, amateur box-ticker, businessman and Crystal Pineapple guild administrator - it's Mark "Chirny" Chirnside! I've been aware of Mark for several years and so it was great that he was able to stop by…

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93. History, Music & Forteana with Simone Whitlow from Tales of History and Imagination 41:59

3d ago41:59

41:59

The first ever Ruddle Me This crossover episode! In this episode I'm doing a swapcast with Simone Whitlow from The Tales of History & Imagination Podcast! I'm trying to do a better job at connecting with other podcasters and this was a good first step. In this episode we chat about Simone's history performing in music, as well as how she got into h…

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Crime Shows We LOVE with Hamish Mabon-Ross (BONUS) 1:13:30

3d ago1:13:30

1:13:30

Sorry squad, we've missed our Hoss Town upload for the month, Matt came down with a ripper of a migraine on the filming day and that was unfortunately my last window before a super busy 2 week period including a gig on the road and the taping of my special, so Hoss Town shall return in 2025! Luckily I have 1 more podcast in my Break Glass in case o…

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BONUS EPISODE: Tales from the Crypt Episode "The Switch"(S2E2) 50:35

4d ago50:35

50:35

Join Aaron Fleshcas, Crypt Chapman, & Joseph Beck Casket as they discuss Arnold Schwarzenegger's directorial debut in the Tales from the Crypt season two episode, "The Switch"! You can watch the full episode on Youtube here: https://youtu.be/WuNGhwUfc-U?si=tLeFmJKWJZ0DRVGN Don't forget to Subscribe, Rate & Review us on Apple Podcasts & Spotify and …

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92. Improv & Music in Japan with JinJin 45:44

7d ago45:44

45:44

It's another bonus episode! This week I'm joined by my dear friend JinJin from back in Japan. We reminisced about the time we performed an improv show at a hostel in the middle of nowhere to an audience of Chinese tourists with me only speaking English, the other 2 only speaking Japanese, and the tourists speaking neither, somehow it was actually a…

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91. The Phantom Files Vol. V - The Devil, Apartment Fire & The Lobby 1:08:38

10d ago1:08:38

1:08:38

Shockingly fast, here's another Volume of The Phantom Files! This time featuring four chilling tales and I also share my findings after getting out into the field and doing some research at a pretty commonly accepted haunted location in my town - The Riccarton House! I spoke to a guide there who told me that they were sensitive to spirits and have …

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90. Musician Life in Christchurch with Ruby Kush 59:10

17d ago59:10

59:10

This week I'm joined by local Christchurch Musician Ruby Kush! I booked a meeting room in the central Christchurch Library, Turanga and we recorded the episode there as something a bit different. We talked about her history as a musician, how she got started releasing tracks and what it's like trying to make a living as a musician in Christchurch. …

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89. Comedian Courtney Dawson 1:01:32

21d ago1:01:32

1:01:32

Wowza what a guest I have for you this week! It's TV's Courtney Dawson! If you follow comedy then Courtney will be very familiar to you. I was lucky enough to catch Courtney while she was down for a few days and recorded this hilarious podcast. One of the funniest people in NZ on and off stage. We talked about things such as: how does a white perso…

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88. All About India with Comedian Ben Vyas 1:09:19

26d ago1:09:19

1:09:19

Get your tickets to my Panic! At The Buffet comedy taping on the 26th of October 2024 HERE I recently watched the film Manjhi – The Mountain Man, about Dashrath Manjhi, a real life Indian man who carved a road through a mountain using only hand tools over the course of 22 years to make a road for his village to get to a nearby bigger village, reduc…

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Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines - Promo Clips & Beyond 1:24:27

25d ago1:24:27

1:24:27

Chris, Aaron, & Joe prepare for their final showdown against Arnold's 2003 sci-fi sequel, Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines! The boys finish things up by checking out some T3's marketing material, and finally find out James Camerons' opinion of the film before once again confronting...The Spreadator! Don't forget to Subscribe, Rate & Review us on …

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87. Darren Shan Nostalgia with Hamish Mabon-Ross 40:59

1M ago40:59

40:59

Get your tickets to my Panic! At The Buffet comedy taping on the 26th of October 2024 HERE In this episode, I brought back my regular compadre, Hamish Mabon-Ross to discuss the Young Adult horror vampire novel series that we both enjoyed in our youth - The Saga of Darren Shan! I had been feeling really nostalgic for this series as of late and when …

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86. The Phantom Files Vol. IV - The Hunter, The Dark Entity & Cape Reinga 57:16

1M ago57:16

57:16

Get your tickets to my Panic! At The Buffet comedy taping on the 26th of October 2024 HERE Back from the grave! It's another edition of The Phantom Files, just over a year later than Volume III. As usual I've got some fantastic tales to share, in this episode Rebecca from Volume I makes a return telling us about an entity she created called The Hun…

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85. Edinburgh Fringe Tips with Dan Boerman 43:24

1M ago43:24

43:24

Get your tickets to my Panic! At The Buffet comedy taping on the 26th of October 2024 HERE In this episode I'm joined by Wellington based stand-up comedian, Dan Boerman who just returned from a hell of a run at the Edinburgh Fringe and so wanted to spread some of the wisdom he acquired while over there doing everything solo and yet still having mas…

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84. Therapy & Mental Health with Therapist Logan Robinson 48:47

2M ago48:47

48:47

Get your tickets to my Panic! At The Buffet comedy taping on the 26th of October 2024 HERE In this episode I'm joined by a Christchurch based Therapist, Logan Robinson! Hot dog, he's a proper therapist and everything. We met very randomly as I saw a post he made on Reddit about offering cheap therapy, $60 every 2 weeks so just $30 a week. I felt th…

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Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines - Production Wrap-Up(FINALLY!) 1:39:39

2M ago1:39:39

1:39:39

Aaron, Chris, & Joe return to once again go toe-to-toe with Arnold's 2003 sci-fi sequel, Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines! The boys finally wrap up their coverage of the films production by discussing screenwriter gripes, why Edward Furlong didn't return as John Connor, & which now-famous actor was originally cast in a lead role but was replaced …

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83. Moka Pots & Being Organized with Comedian Kieran Carr 44:36

2M ago44:36

44:36

Get your tickets to my Panic! At The Buffet comedy taping on the 26th of October 2024 HERE In this episode I'm joined by probably the sweetest man in comedy - it's Kieran Carr! We met in November 2023 ish in New Zealand and even though he's back in the UK now we've stayed loosely in touch and he was keen to join me for an episode where we discussed…

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82. Improvising with Comedian Jarrod Cook 1:09:51

2M ago1:09:51

1:09:51

Get your tickets to my Panic! At The Buffet comedy taping on the 26th of October 2024 HERE This week I'm joined by improviser, comedian and all round funny fella, Jarrod Cook! We thought it might be fun to do some improv comedy live on the podcast and so independently came up with 5 characters to do small audio-only sketches as and then the other p…

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81. Spite, Superbowl & Sexy Guitar Licks with Comedian Matt Threadwell 1:15:38

2M ago1:15:38

1:15:38

Get your tickets to my Panic! At The Buffet comedy taping on the 26th of October 2024 HERE This time I'm joined by my Can Do Comedy Compatriate, Matt Threadwell! I've known Matt for several years and this is surprisingly one of the first outside of stand up projects we have done together, sorry it took so long Matt, but it was a great episode! Matt…

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80. Olympics & Fatherhood with Comedian Tim Kelly 1:14:35

2M ago1:14:35

1:14:35

Ruddle me this now has a proper website! Visit www.ruddlemethis.com to check it out! In this episode I'm joined by Christchurch comedian, Tim Kelly! I wanted to bring Tim on to do a bit of an experiment and do a much looser format, this is the first podcast recorded on my new 2 person setup at home and it was so much fun. We chatted about The Olymp…

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Fails, Fumbles & F*ckups | Hoss Town Podcast Ep. 5 58:51

2M ago58:51

58:51

In this episode, the Dons of Hoss Town yap up a storm about the potential lockdown 2: electric boogaloo that we might have to go through, before moving on to something a bit lighter in the closing of Big Gary's Takeaways here in Christchurch as well as their favourite fish & chip establishments. Matt bares his soul and talks about the incredibly to…

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79. Memories of Japan 49:53

2M ago49:53

49:53

Ruddle me this now has a proper website! Visit www.ruddlemethis.com to check it out! Like I mentioned last week in the interview with Kit Zakimi, I lived in Japan for about 3 years between 2014 and 2018, as it turns out I needed to use one of my pre-recorded "Break Glass" episodes due to being very busy the last few weeks so using the Japan one fel…

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Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines - Casting, Contracts, & Directors 1:24:24

3M ago1:24:24

1:24:24

Aaron, Chris, & Joe hit the road in a race against time vs. Arnold's 2003 sci-fi blockbuster, Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines! The boys continue their coverage by discussing Arnold’s gigantic contract for the film, potential directors, and the many stories about why Linda Hamilton didn't return! Don't forget to Subscribe, Rate & Review us on App…

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78. Interviewing YouTuber Kit Zakimi 45:48

3M ago45:48

45:48

Today I'm joined by my friend Kit Zakimi, an up and coming YouTuber based in Okinawa. Kit and I have known each other for several years and worked together a few times but never actually had a face to face chat like we did on zoom this time. It was so nice being able to reminisce about Japan with Kit, as well as get an insight into what it's like a…

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77. Breaking Down The Menu (2022) with Comedian Geoff Wilson 1:09:25

3M ago1:09:25

1:09:25

In this episode I'm joined by Geoff Wilson and we break down the movie The Menu (2022) which I've seen 3 times and each experience has been a totally different one. We talk about the idea of Greatness in the arts, whether the sacrifice is worth it in the end, how to stay happy as an artist as well as figuring out why we do the things we do. It's a …

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76. 4D Creatures & The Roman Empire with Dayvid from Down The Rabbit Hole 1:05:31

3M ago1:05:31

1:05:31

In this episode I'm joined by Dayvid, the second half of the Won Nothing podcast as well as a rising star in the paranormal community via his page Down The Rabbit Hole on Instagram! Initially I brought Dayvid on the pod to do a Tiny Joys episode but we just got chatting and next thing I knew it had been an hour and we had been getting DEEP on some …

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75. Lizards and fishies and sunsets, oh my! Amanda Goodwin's Tiny Joys 46:14

4M ago46:14

46:14

In this episode I'm joined by The Duchess of Death - Amanda Goodwin, 1/2 of the Won Nothing Podcast who were kind enough to host me a couple of months ago, so now it's my turn to repay the favour! Amanda's Tiny Joys Little fish in pools of water that collect during rainy season Neighbour's bird calls during the day Baby lizards that find their way …

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Getting Phil-hoss-ophical with Big Socra-tays & Big Plate-o | Hoss Town Podcast Ep. 4 53:38

4M ago53:38

53:38

In this episode, the fellas Big Socra-tays and Big Plate-o wax lyrical on Matt's first Funday Laughs gig, Standard Hoss Behaviour, eating McDonald's, Hosses in Politics, William Taft literally changing the health exam for presidents, which NZ politicians we could beat in a fight, Trump's assassination attempt, and the Tenacious D fallout afterwards…

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Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines - Unmade Films & Original Script 58:11

4M ago58:11

58:11

Aaron, Chris, & Joe finally return to fight against Arnold's 2003 sci-fi sequel, Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines! The boys break down the details of the T3's original script after getting sidetracked once again while discussing the unmade films of both Arnold and James Cameron, which included I Am Legend, Jurassic Park & X-Men! Don't forget to S…

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74. Toy Story is Actually Horrifying - Seán Tinker's Tiny Joys 40:47

4M ago40:47

40:47

Seán Tinker is BACK and he brings us through his Tiny Joys. If you haven't, go back and listen to his previous episode about how to make it as a musician. Seán Tinker's Tiny Joys Harsh Lessons Misheard/misunderstood lyrics Reoccurring numbers Overanalysing films Follow Seán on Insta HERE -- Ruddle me this now has a proper website! Visit www.ruddlem…

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73. Quizzes, Comedy & Tiny Joys with Comedian Alan McElroy 1:11:16

4M ago1:11:16

1:11:16

In this episode I'm joined by Alan McElroy, Irish born comedian currently residing in Auckland, New Zealand. He runs the incredibly popular Crack Up Quiz Nights, Crack Up Comedy Nights, Booze & Craic Comedy Nights and does a whole lot more I'm sure! I'd been wanting to pick Alan's brain forever so this was an awesome opportunity to me and I'm very …

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Pod Poof of Life 5:41

4M ago5:41

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We'll be back July 23rd with a brand new episode covering the production of Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines!By TapeDeck Media

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Ramblin' About The Lazarus Project 33:03

4M ago33:03

33:03

I watched this show called The Lazarus Project and wanted to ramble about it! Watch my full hour-long stand up special Ruddzilla for FREE on YouTube here! Fill out the Ruddle Me This! Survey HERE I'd love it if you could leave this podcast a review on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or GoodPods. Follow Taylor Online: YouTube, Tiktok, Instagram, or Facebook…

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72. How To Make It As A Musician with Seán Tinker 42:30

4M ago42:30

42:30

In this episode I'm joined by a good friend Seán Tinker who's recently made the jump to being a full time entertainer like myself. I had so many questions for Seán about how he makes a living, how he got started, what was his breaking point to quitting the day job, etc. so it was awesome to be able to sit down with him and pick his brain. It's a gr…

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71. Singing, Smutty Books & Smashing People At MarioKart - Liv McKenzie's Tiny Joys 53:56

4M ago53:56

53:56

In this episode I'm joined by Liv McKenzie, one of the new generation of comics in NZ well on her way to becoming a massive star. Easily my biggest comedic guest on the pod so far, so it's a very exciting day for me! We had a chat about what Liv has been up to post-comedy-fest, why it's important to keep yourself grounded as an entertainer and then…

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Mt. Hossmore & More | Hoss Town Podcast Ep. 3 1:05:15

4M ago1:05:15

1:05:15

Watch the FULL episode WITH VIDEO for FREE on YouTube HERE! In this episode the dons of Hoss Town put together their personal list of Mt Hossmore, 4 of the greatest hosses who represent the hossest of the hoss. Taylor’s List Jack Black Andy Ruiz John Pinette Samoa Joe Matt’s List Andre the giant John Goodman Shaq - Charles Barkley Hagrid Honourable…

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70. All My Covid Jokes Comedy Special Commentary 50:31

5M ago50:31

50:31

Fill out the survey about the show HERE! Episode 70 already, blimey! If there was a comedy guild award for milking my previous content until it was long dry, I'd be the undisputed winner many years running. I watched the movie Contagion a couple of weeks ago and it got me thinking about the pandemic again and I'd always wanted to do a comedy specia…

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Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines - Battle for the Franchise 50:35

5M ago50:35

50:35

Chris, Aaron, & Joe are finally back! But before tackling the production of Terminator 3, they must first travel back in time and attempt to sort out the mess that is the Terminator franchise! Don't forget to Subscribe, Rate & Review us on Apple Podcasts & Spotify and we may just read your review during an episode! And follow us on Instagram & Face…

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69. Done Is Better Than Perfect w/ Anto Martin 39:15

5M ago39:15

39:15

Fill out the survey about the show HERE! In this episode I'm joined by my good friend Anto Martin and we discuss the concept of "Done Is Better Than Perfect", a philosophy I've been working very hard to live by lately rather than getting bogged down in perfection and then projects never getting finished. Anto's someone I greatly respect who has ach…

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68. Reality TV w/ Comedian Brodie Hunter 39:11

5M ago39:11

39:11

This week I'm joined by stand up comedian, fledgling journalist and just all around lovely guy, Brodie Hunter! We have a chat about his studies as a journalist and then move onto talking about Reality TV, we chat about the early days of MTV's reality tv programs, keeping up with the kardashians, jersey shore and then move on to the king of reality …

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67. Anna From Paint & Sip's Tiny Joys 48:02

5M ago48:02

48:02

This week I'm joined by Anna of Paint & Sip, a lovely wee art studio in Christchurch's Arts Center where you can come along and join in on fun and social painting classes where you can also have a bevvy or two. Anna has been a joy to chat with on the couple of occasions I've been into her studio so I feel very lucky she gave up some of her very bus…

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Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines - Movie Summary Pt. 2 44:30

5M ago44:30

44:30

Aaron, Chris, & Joe continue their journey to escape Arnold's 2003 sci-fi sequel, Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines! The boys finish off the movie summary while discussing why HK's are the worst, Xenadrine is the best, & Joe's new theory on how Skynet actually took over that might just improve the film! Don't forget to Subscribe, Rate & Review us …

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Beef, Venison & Male Delusion | Hoss Town Podcast Ep. 2 1:05:15

5M ago1:05:15

1:05:15

Watch the FULL episode WITH VIDEO for FREE on YouTube HERE! Content Warning: The fellas discuss the Drake/Kendrick beef which alludes to some alleged misconduct, as well as Baby Reindeer which deals with some really heavy subject matter, as well as a bit towards the end about terrorism which contains death, mayhem and self harm references. Jesus, w…

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66. People Watching, Bevvies & Unhinged Facebook Posts - Charn Williams' Tiny Joys 1:00:01

6M ago1:00:01

1:00:01

Charn Williams is back with a vengeance and we talk about her Tiny Joys, it's another fun filled frolic through topics such as oodies, when is it people watching vs perving, how many beverages can one person have on the go at once, and why I suspect Charn is secretly a cat masquerading as a human. Charn Williams's Tiny Joys: my oodies People watchi…

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Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines - Movie Summary Pt. 1 1:07:11

6M ago1:07:11

1:07:11

Aaron, Chris, & Joe decide there's no fate but what they make as they face off against Arnold's 2003 sequel, Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines! The boys kick off the movie summary with way too many early 2000's era jokes while discussing talking to dogs, sexy naked Austrians, and some of the films cringey dialogue! Don't forget to Subscribe, Rate …

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Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines - Prewatch Intro 9:58

6M ago9:58

9:58

Joe, Aaron, & Chris are back to save humanity against the uprising of Arnold's 2003 sci-fi sequel, Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines! The boys start things off by checking out a few teaser trailers while discussing their memories of T3 before they watch the movie! Don't forget to Subscribe, Rate & Review us on Apple Podcasts & Spotify and we may j…

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65. Fringes, Nuggies & Schadenfreude - Ocean Denham's 5 Tiny Joys 49:34

6M ago49:34

49:34

This week I'm joined by Auckland based stand up comedian Ocean Denham and she brought 5 tiny joys to the show. We ended up getting into some great tangents about entertaining children, being labeled the "picky" eater as a kid, and why whenever you have a fringe, it's a sign that things aren't going well. (I currently have a fringe) Ocean has a show…

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FREE BONUS EPISODE(Re-Release): T2-3D: Battle Across Time 1:14:20

6M ago1:14:20

1:14:20

In preparation for next weeks release of Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines, join the boys on a trip through time as they experience(via Youtube) the action packed Universal Studios attraction, T2-3D: Battle Across Time! The original video we watched has been deleted from Youtube, but make sure to check out the second video, which showcases the who…

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64. Donating A Kidney w/ Charn Williams 53:03

6M ago53:03

53:03

This week I'm joined by my good friend and comedic colleague, Charn Williams where she talks us through the process of what it was like to donate a kidney here in NZ. Charn has a great memory for the details and took me through every step of the process with heaps of laughs along the way. If you'd like to learn more information about the Kidney exc…

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63. What it's been like working as a full time comedian for a year 59:56

6M ago59:56

59:56

It's just over a week since a year to the day I left my previous job to work as a comedian full time. It's been a year of ups and downs and I've learnt a lot, most of which I tried to document in this episode of the podcasts. The questions I covered: Did I make any money this year? How much of my runway have I used? How has my lifestyle changed? Ho…

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