Best Greta Lee Jackson Podcasts (2024)

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Benjamin Law’s shame stories 28:37

4y ago28:37

28:37

Writer and broadcaster Benjamin Law experiences failure every day. Ben joins comedian Greta Lee Jackson to talk about how he felt being published for the first time, copping abuse for his Quarterly Essay and meeting an ABC journalist at the Nude Olympics…while in the nude himself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Fiona Falkiner’s new start 33:02

4y ago33:02

33:02

Presenter and model Fiona Falkiner rose to fame in her early 20’s as a contestant on The Biggest Loser Australia. Fiona opens up to comedian Greta Lee Jackson about experiencing fame before social media, managing her mental health after The Biggest Loser and learning how to focus on things that truly matter. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy …

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Sam Dastyari’s fall from grace 31:14

4y ago31:14

31:14

Former Labor senator Sam Dastyari accepts that he will fail. Sam sits down with comedian Greta Lee Jackson to talk about power, finding his purpose after leaving the Labor Party and leaving his 30th birthday to help Kevin Rudd’s election campaign. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Greta Lee Jackson

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Ben Fordham’s acts of kindness 28:19

4y ago28:19

28:19

Broadcaster Ben Fordham doesn’t like to think about failure. Ben catches up with comedian Greta Lee Jackson to talk about accidentally missing court dates, helping the people who listen to his radio show and how he learned to ask for forgiveness rather than permission. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Cam Knight’s five-star review 31:12

4y ago31:12

31:12

Comedian, actor and presenter Cam Knight’s happiest professional achievement is receiving a five-star review for his comedy show 100 Percenter. Cam catches up with comedian Greta Lee Jackson to talk about quitting alcohol after hitting his lowest point and comparing himself to Osher Günsberg. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Jan Fran’s resilience 32:19

4y ago32:19

32:19

Journalist and presenter, Jan Fran, is best known for co-hosting the SBS news & current affairs program The Feed. She catches up with comedian Greta Lee Jackson to talk about her most embarrassing professional fail and being recognised in line to the toilet at a music festival. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Bjorn Stewart’s self-worth 29:15

4+ y ago29:15

29:15

Actor and writer Bjorn Stewart has worked on a range of programs for the ABC and short films. Bjorn joins comedian Greta Lee Jackson to talk about bringing himself back from the lowest point in his career and what he’d like written in his own eulogy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Rodney Todd’s big break 27:58

4+ y ago27:58

27:58

Comedian and playwright, Rodney Todd’s proudest achievement is working on the ABC comedy program Tonightly with Tom Ballard. Rodney joins comedian Greta Lee Jackson to talk about taking opportunities & setbacks in his stride and why he’s shy about promoting himself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Michelle Brasier’s perspective 28:12

4+ y ago28:12

28:12

Actor and writer, Michelle Brasier, is best known for her work in Mad As Hell and her collaborations with comedy group Aunty Donna. Michelle catches up with comedian Greta Lee Jackson to talk about what bravery means to her and learning to ask for help. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Nina Oyama’s Twitter fails 24:52

4+ y ago24:52

24:52

Writer and actor Nina Oyama has a really good relationship with failure. She is best known for her roles on Utopia and Tonightly with Tom Ballard and online for her viral tweets. Nina catches up with comedian Greta Lee Jackson to talk about Twitter fails and why Kitty Flanagan bought her a mattress. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informati…

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Matt Okine’s self-belief 33:52

4+ y ago33:52

33:52

Comedian, actor and author, Matt Okine, isn’t afraid of failing. Since co-presenting triple j Breakfast, Matt is best known for his TV program The Other Guy and his book Being Black ‘n Chicken & Chips. He joins comedian Greta Lee Jackson to talk about embarrassing comedy gigs and why he’s not afraid to fail. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy …

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Penny Greenhalgh’s rock bottom 30:24

4+ y ago30:24

30:24

Comedy writer and performer, Penny Greenhalgh, has written and performed in ABC comedy programs, including Tonightly with Tom Ballard, and performed an ice-skating routine at the Enmore Theatre. Penny opens up to comedian Greta Lee Jackson about the time she hit rock bottom and how she brought herself out of it. See omnystudio.com/listener for priv…

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Julia Zemiro’s low point 28:24

4+ y ago28:24

28:24

Presenter and actor, Julia Zemiro, is best known for her roles hosting RocKwiz, Eurovision and Home Delivery. She opens up to comedian Greta Lee Jackson about unsuccessful auditions and finding purpose outside of work. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Greta Lee Jackson

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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

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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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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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

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

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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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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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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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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Jackie Loeb's journey to success 31:11

6y ago31:11

31:11

Actor, vocalist, musician and comedian Jackie Loeb is a power house! Her performances are a whirlwind that have her audience doubled over in laughter and then in tears. Jackie opens up to Comedian Greta Lee Jackson about all the fails in life that she experienced in order to become the performer, and person, she is today. See omnystudio.com/listene…

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Lauren Storm’s identity crisis 34:57

6y ago34:57

34:57

Actor Lauren Storm shot to stardom as a teen with her role in the film ‘I Love You, Beth Cooper,’ but it turned out that fame wasn’t what she thought it would be. Lauren opens up to comedian Greta Lee Jackson about how fame made her lose who she was for a while and how an acting fail brought her tumbling back down to earth. See omnystudio.com/liste…

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Zoë Bell's big hit 48:49

6y ago48:49

48:49

Stuntwoman and actor Zoë Bell is known for doing the stunts that other people wouldn’t dream of, in tv shows like Xena: Warrior Princess and films like Kill Bill. Zoë catches up with Comedian Greta Lee Jackson and shares that these big roles didn’t come without a few fails along the way…most notably a fail involving a lampshade and Darryl Hannah’s …

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David Collins' live performance fail 32:40

6y ago32:40

32:40

Actor, writer and stand up David Collins is best known for The Umbilical Brothers. Although Dave has been performing since the 90s, sometimes he still has to learn the hard way that it can be the right comedy material, but the wrong audience…a lesson host and Comedian Greta Lee Jackson knows only too well! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy in…

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