Ya gurl Ez takes to the stage and gives stand-up a solid nudge.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ezcapades Podcast

Ezpisode 34: Live From The Everlyn Hotel

A very special ezpisode - Ez chats to Luke Pritchard (vocals/rhythm guitar) and Peter Denton (bass) from English pop/rock band, The Kooks. They discuss their recent Best Of tour in the EU/UK, reveal the secret to staying together for 10 years and new music to come... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ezpisode 33: Ezcapades feat. The Kooks, Falls Festival - Day 3

A very special ezpisode - Ez and Allday smash some dark chocolate and chat about him moving to LA, going from raw comedy to rap and the pair looking eerily similar... Check out his latest album, Speeding and his vegan cooking tutorials. Regional tour info here. As promised, shooting stars memes here.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ezpisode 32: Ezcapades feat Allday, Falls Festival - Day 3

A very special ezpisode - Ez chats to Alex Lahey about surviving tour life, how to stay safe at festivals and what her TED Talk would be about... Check out her album "I Love You Like a Brother" and her Like a Version cover of Torn See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ezpisode 31: Ezcapades feat Alex Lahey, Falls Festival - Day 2

A very special ezpisode - Ya gurl went to Falls Festival, Marion Bay! Day 1 features a latex horsehead, tent envy, overalls (with security tags), spooking Daryl Braithlate, ubering to Marion Bay from Hobart (absolutely do not rate) and snoozing front row in a mosh pit (sorry Alison Wonderland). Wrap it around your ears m8s.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ezpisode 30: Ezcapades feat Falls Festival - Day 1

Ez interviews jackinaction, Melbourne actor and host of YouTube channel, Game Fed. Starting out at Griffith University, Jack studied a Bachelor of Arts in Applied Theatre, learning his craft and the components of making a show. He then went on to work with a variety of theatre companies, notably performing in the Australian International Opera Company as Benedick in Much Ado About Nothing and Tibalt and Paris in Romeo and Juliet. He’s also been an MC at the Oz Comic Con in Melbourne, performed a one-man comedy show, The Brain Room, and is currently one of the hosts for the YouTube channel, Game Fed. On today's show... 1. TED Talk - A Pirate's life isn't for pirates 2. Starting out 3. Fake News Game 4. Game Fed See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ezpisode 29: Ezcapades feat. jackinaction

The second half of Ez's interview with Trent Griffiths, communications and operations manager, and Arie Rain Glorie, program curator and director of Testing Grounds. They play the Fake News Game, get the lowdown on what the Arts Centre's spire is meant to resemble, and discuss what Testing Grounds is all about! If you'd like to know more about this temporary infrastucture for creative practises, check out the link to their website or shoot me a message and I'll put you in touch.  1. Fake News Game 2. The theme which ties the NGV, Hamer Hall and the Arts Centre together... 3. What ISTesting Grounds 4. What type of creatives can take advantage of the FREE space and who can cop a residency 5. Spitballing ideas for the space (feat. underground speakeasy) Music suggestions for the week: Rex Orange Country - Best Friend, Uno; 2nd Exit - If You Wouldn't Mind; and Mundu - Jeeep (Full version on Spotify) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ezpisode 28, Part 2: Testing Grounds (Trent Griffiths x Arie Rain Glorie)

Ez interviews Trent Griffiths, communications and operations manager, and Arie Rain Glorie, program director and curator of Testing Grounds. Trent started out studying a Bachelor of Arts (Philosophy) and a Graduate Certificate for Film and Video in Sydney. He later came over to Melbourne to study Screenwriting at RMIT, which helped him land his writing job on Neighbours. He's since worked as a lecturer for Media and Communications, and is currently the communications and operations manager of Testing Grounds. Arie is a visual artist and curator, but started his journey studying a Bachelor of Fine Art (Hons) at RMIT. As a curator, he's worked with a range of emerging and mid-career artists, both at home and on the international stage. After his term as assistant curator for the Gertrude Street Projection Festival (2016), he started working alongside Trent as the program director and curator of Testing Grounds. On side A of this ezpisode... 1. Ez's bad, bad, not good day 2. Arie's TED Talk - "Arie Rain Glorie Reads Gary Larson's, The Far Side" and "The Subculture of Young People Who Like to Throw Slurpees // Modern-Day Cries Against Capitalism" 3. Trent's TED Talk - "Leaning in to Being a Generalist" and "Fantasy Basketball" 4. Trent and Arie speak about starting out, forming a career in the arts, defining the term "curator" and what their work at Testing Grounds involves.  Part 2 will be coming out soon, where we delve into what exactly is Testing Grounds and how you, a budding creative, can get involved/your work exhibited. If that hasn't peaked your interest, we also play the Fake News Game. Feel free to message me if you'd like to know more or head to their Instagram here! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ezpisode 28, Part 1: Testing Grounds (Trent Griffiths x Arie Rain Glorie)

The second half of Ez's interview with Melbourne comedian, Ben Volchok. They play the Fake News Game, discuss where the money goes when you pay parking tickets, and his live radio play for Fringe, Ben Volchok Presents... 1. Fake News Game 2. Parking fines 3. Ben's Fringe show 4. Fred the comedian from Paris - is it all an elaborate ruse??? I didn't play any music in this podcast, but if you'd like some new chunes I'd strongly suggest checking out Ravyn Lenae (nb Free Room and Moon Shoes) and Logic (nb Til The End and Driving Ms Daisy)   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ezpisode 27, Part 2: Ezcapades feat. Ben Volchok

Ez interviews Melbourne comedian and SYN alumnus, Ben Volchok. Ben is the founder of sketch comedy group, Mudcrabs, and creator of comedy podcast, The Illustrious Fact Show. Ben has just finished his live radio play for Fringe Fest 2017 - Ben Volchok Presents... He dropped by the studio to hear about my "absolutely bananas" experiences with one woman in the State Library and a "single guy from Adelaide". Ben also (reluctantly) discusses a recent review of his show, and Ez gets fired up about it (Skip to 11m30s) 1. The infamous review // Ez slams down terrible reviewers 2. Ez and the crazy lady incident (feat. proofreading emails, a disgrutled housemate and an inexplicable tale) You will NOT believe your ears. (25min) 3. Ez and the Single Guy from Adelaide - Will we find him?? Part two will be coming your way very soon, but for now enjoy two absurd stories and one, long rant. If you're enjoying the pod, subscribe! I'm working on a few special things for you right now, so stay tuned. Feel free to dm me, I'd love to hear your own ezcapades too! Also, in the world of music, you should check out HARE SQUEAD - I'm obsessed.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ezpisode 27, Part 1: Ezcapades feat. Ben Volchok

Ez interviews Melbourne-based muso, Maja. Originally hailing from balmy Bris-vegas, she trained classically at the University of Queensland, majoring in piano and composition. This sweet and sonorous songstress is looking forward to the launch of her sophomore EP “Still Bleeding”, where you can catch her touring around to Brisbane, Nimbin Roots Festival, Adelaide, and Bendigo. This all kicks off in September, but I’m very grateful she was able to make a pit-stop and join me in the studio. On today's show: 1. Ez's work war stories 2. Maja's TED Talk: The Necessity of Self-Expression / Immigrating to Australia 3. Song: "Still Bleeding" - Maja 4. Game: The Fake News Game 5. Song: "Wake Up and Find" - Maja 6. Maja's new music video (Wake Up and Find) 7. The KEY to becoming a great artist (Hint: Michael Jordan, Eminem and Donald Glover all have this in common!) Maja has kindly allowed me to include her tracks, "Still Bleeding" and "Wake Up and Find", from her EP, Still Bleeding in the pod! If you liked the sound of them show her some love on her FB or stream it/grab yourself a copy! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ezpisode 26: Ezcapades feat. Maja

Ez interviews Caitlin Spears, Melbourne theatre actor and opera singer, as she prepares for her Fringe show, Cactus and the Mime. After finishing her studies at VCA (Bachelor of Fine Arts, Music Theatre), she landed her first lead role in a new contemporary opera called Women in War, which saw her travelling to Greece for 2 months and performing in a 2000 year old amphitheatre. Since then, she's toured around Australia singing in Rolling Thunder Vietnam, a rock-show with Wes Carr (Australian Idol) and Ben Mingay (Packed to the Rafters), and trekked around China, performing Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet and Much Ado About Nothing. It's a wonder I got her to sit down with me in the studio! On today's show... 1. Food intolerances // ever refused someone's food before? 2. What to NEVER ask a director 3. Atomic Blonde mini review // real life fight during my screening (life imitates art) 4. Twitter is a scary place, 0/10 do not recommend. 5. Caitlin's TED Talk - How to Make a Really, Really Good Chocolate Pudding in 7mins in the Microwave 6. Ez's school story woes - Food Tech and out of control microwaves 7. Caitlin's career thus far and advice for young actors 8. ~GAME~: Fake News 9. Fringe Festival Show - Cactus and the Mime Give me a shout on FB if you're liking what you're hearing. Cheers m8s and enjoy! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ezpisode 25: Ezcapades feat. Caitlin Spears

Ez interviews Melbourne comedian, Ben Volchok. Ben is the founder of sketch comedy group, Mudcrabs, and resident comedy presenter here at SYN Media. We caught up and had a laugh over recent events and talked about his upcoming show in the Fringe. Ben has kindly allowed me to use a snippet of his show The Illustrious Fact Show Presents... Cyber Cops, so go check it out if it tickles your fancy! On todays show... 1. Preamble about squeaky chairs/getting ready for the show 2. Ez's war stories 3. Ben's new website and what Ez's website would be 4. Ez attempts to create an app (unsuccessfully) 5. Forbidden bickies 6. -FAKE NEWS GAME- 7. The Illustrious Fact Show Presents... Cyber Cops 8. Voice overs and advice to starting your OWN podcast! 9. How to never, ever, ever lose yourself Don't forget to drop me a line or like my FB and instagram! I'd love to hear from you, so don't be shy. I will also appreciate your feedback in the form of a picture of the royal family, with all different types of Sheen faces' (Charlie, Michael, Martin... etc) superimposed onto them with the banner "God Save the Sheens" proudly flapping in the wind above. Or you could just like my FB. Choice is yours. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ezpisode 24: Ezcapades feat. Ben Volchok

Ez interviews Jake Colman and Tom Attard, members of the Melbourne a cappella group Drums of War. Since winning the 2015 Vocal Australia AUSACA Championships, they've competed internationally, in both Singapore and Hong Kong, and have now released their debut EP, Shadowboxing. On today's show... 1. Ez's awkward encounter with Sunshine Coast's Casanova 2. Competing in Singapore and Hong Kong 3. Music: Wild Wild Wish (Cover), Drums of War 4. Game: Fake News. Play of the day goes to this article. 5. Producing the EP, in particular their first original song "Shadowboxing". 6. Music: Shadowboxing 7. What's on the horizon for Drums of War? Once again, Drums of War has kindly allowed me to include their tracks in my podcast. If you like them go and send them some love to their FB, Youtube or Insta! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ezpisode 23: Ezcapades feat. Drums of War

Ez interviews Sydney comedian and YouTuber, Neel Kolhatkar. Entering the scene at the age of 15, he competed for the title of "Class Clown" at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival back in 2009. After winning the competition, and being crowned funniest high school student, Neel pressed on with his YouTube channel. When his video "Australia in 2 Minutes" went viral, Neel left behind/got fired from his job as an after-school drama teacher (which we speaks about in the show) and went on to pursue a career in comedy. Since then he has become a big name as an Australian YouTuber and comedian, with his subscriptions and socials boasting a cult following. He is currently in Melbourne, bringing his show "#ObjectifyNeel" to the MICF. He popped by the studio for banter, stayed in the studio for real talk. Check out what you missed below! 1. Ez's Sydney adventures: Difference between buskers in Melbourne and Sydney 2. Neel's TED Talk: "Artificial Intelligence Should Take Over the Human Race/We Should Embrace Our New Leaders" 3. Neel going viral and getting fired from his drama teacher job 4. Game: Two Truths and a Lie - Fake News Edition 5. Advice for budding comedians and his new show #ObjectifyNeel If you listened to the end of the pod you'll know that Neel currently doesn't have a wiki page about him, and I'd love to get one up. If any listeners are keen to do it/end up doing it, please send a message to my page so I can see the results and pass them on! You'll definitely get a feature in an upcoming show.  Song List: 1. Jerk It Out - Caesars Palace, 2. Hello, Bitches - CL, 3. Mr. Skeng - Stormzy, 5. Talking to You - Izzy Bizu See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ezpisode 22: Ezcapades feat. Neel Kolhatkar

Influencers. They're the Kardashian clan of the creative world. They're the type of people called Karlie that do makeup tutorials on how to "kontour your kat". But since when did Karlie and her Kontouring Kat Kit get more attention than a Brunswick comedian or a pop-up poetry cafe founder? Tune in to Ezcapades with your host Ez, as we have a laugh with Melbourne's most promising creatives. Let's start giving credit where credit's due, and recognising the creatives with a c, and not the Kreatives with a k.

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