Best Amberly Cull Podcasts (2024)

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Family fun, Violet Jessup and Mailbags 29:06

4y ago29:06

29:06

A family in Australia has recreated an entire 15-hour flight in their living room! Also the inventor of N-95 masks (used by front-line medical workers) has come out of retirement to help. Also, the story of Violet Jessup and how she survived three separate shipwrecks! Plus we read your mail from hellosomethingamazing@gmail.com See omnystudio.com/li…

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Social Distancing: Lin-Manuel Miranda's Dream Factory, Goats, Ronald McNair 30:52

4y ago30:52

30:52

Another episode from our socially distant bunkers - Matt tells Amberly about the Irish Prime Minister's hobby and how Lin-Manuel Miranda is making dreams come true in John Krasinski's Some Good News internet show. Amberly tells Matt about some goats taking over a town and the legacy of an amazing astronaut: Ronald McNair 👨‍🚀 ALSO! Bucket sandwiches…

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Unprecedented Times: Vikings, Sober Sue and Nose Magnets 31:48

4y ago31:48

31:48

Recorded from social isolation, using a direct link from Matt's home office to Amberly's blanket fort - we're back doing what we always do: telling each other "Something Amazing" from quarantine. In this episode: the competition from 1920's New York that has everyone laughing except "Sober Sue", viking's weapons, Graham Merfield - who ran a maratho…

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Episode 48: 🎢Rollercoasters, Armadillos and Surprise Friendship Dates 31:28

4+ y ago31:28

31:28

In this episode we spend a lot of time discussing rollercoasters. Also Amberly has some quirky facts from an international zoo visit as well as recapping the impossible-to-guess birthday surprise she took Matt on. As promised here's the video of the Rollercoaster catch: youtube.com/watch?v=d6KNEe_2qDw And the video of Atlantis in WA: https://www.yo…

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

4+ y 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

4+ y 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

4+ y 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

4+ y 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

4+ y 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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Episode 47: 🌕🌝🚀 The Moon-isode 🌔🌚👨‍🚀 30:09

5y ago30:09

30:09

To celebrate 50 years since man first walked on the moon, Matt has pulled together some amazing facts about the moon landing. Also, Amberly tells Matt about a hero you should know about and also sprinkles in some moon facts of her own! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Matt Saraceni & Amberly Cull

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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

5y 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

5y 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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Episode 46: Home invasions, Nutmeg and Body Disposals 29:48

5y ago29:48

29:48

In this episode Amberly tells Matt about a spicy high, as well as a bunch of "banger facts" (basically, a lot of fact in a row). Matt tells Amberly about a very strange home invasion and a new way to dispose of yourself once you die has just become legal in California. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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27. Sami Shah - Watches 36:48

5y 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

5y 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

5y 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

5y 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

5y 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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Episode 45: a New Years Eve mystery, Speed Gate and Extreme Ironing 32:15

5y ago32:15

32:15

It's 2019 and we're back baby! New facts, new stories, same old Matt and Amberly as hosts. For the first week back Matt shares a mystery he's been saving up since New Years Eve as well as a sport that was invented by an AI after being fed the rules of 400 existing sports. Amberly tells Matt about another weird sport "extreme ironing" as well as why…

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

5y 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

5y 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

5y 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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Episode 44: Tree-mail, Space Robot, Lab-grown meat 27:13

5+ y ago27:13

27:13

Amberly tells Matt about how a car you know almost had a terrible name and why the Ancient Greek statues had little willys! Matt tells Amberly about why people are emailing trees and gives an update on lab-grown meat. Also listener Matt sends us an email with a video about a robot in space. You can watch the video yourself, here: https://www.youtub…

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Episode 43: 🎅🎄🤶Christmas-isode 2018 🎅🎄🤶 25:12

5+ y ago25:12

25:12

It's Christmas!! So we have a special Something Amazing chock-full of Christmas cheer, egg-nog and presents. This Podcast is chocked fuller than a Christmas cracker with great Christmas themed facts you can whip out at family gatherings. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Matt Saraceni & Amberly Cull

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

5+ y 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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Episode 42: Robobutts, Lonely Birthdays and Esports Coaching 30:19

5+ y ago30:19

30:19

This week Amberly tells Matt about 🤖butts and 🤖birthdays. Matt tells Amberly about the new job of Esports coaching and 🤖CEOs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Matt Saraceni & Amberly Cull

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18. Dave Callan - Ninjas 30:00

5+ y 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

5+ y 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

5+ y 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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Episode 41: AI Art sells at Auction, Dik Dik and Brain Net 29:33

5+ y ago29:33

29:33

This week, Matt tells Amberly about Art that sold at an auction for an incredible amount drawn by AI. Also Brain to Brain networks exist now! Amberly tells Matt about the cutest little Dik Dik and a weird fact about M. Night Shyamalan‘s past. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Matt Saraceni & Amberly Cull

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15. Jane Gazzo - Sons and Daughters 35:10

5+ y 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

5+ y 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

5+ y 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

5+ y 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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Episode 40: Robot backflips, Kevinism and Emoji-Porn 30:21

5+ y ago30:21

30:21

Amberly tells Matt about "Kevinism" and gives some prime examples of when your name is an insult in Germany. Also, she gives the back story of how Wrigley's came to become famous for making gum. Matt tells Amberly about how robots are learning to do a backflip by watching YouTube videos and which porn site is now letting you search by emoji! 🍆 See …

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

5+ y 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

5+ y 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

5+ y 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

5+ y 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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Episode 39: Squirrel Spies, Space Mining and Killer Robots 30:47

5+ y ago30:47

30:47

Amberly tells Matt about someone who literally died of politeness and how some squirrels got arrested for spying. Matt tells Amberly about the world's first Space Mining university course and how Google has invented killer robots (of the good kind!) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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

5+ y 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

5+ y 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

5+ y 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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Episode 38: Google the Oracle, Wellsville, Dominos Disaster 29:54

5+ y ago29:54

29:54

Matt's amazing facts for Amberly this week include Google Translate spitting out weird religious prophecies and a world record domino toppling attempt that ended in disaster! Amberly tells Matt about the naming of a town and the naming of an old carny trick. Plus, we open up the mailbag! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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4. Tanya Hennessy - True Crime 33:32

5+ y 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

5+ y 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

5+ y 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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