My mum returns to the show to discuss chemo, funerals and a happy death.

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Episode 36 - Eileen Clausen

Ada Nicodemou returns to discuss the Perth telethon, the difficulty with Australian awards shows and the future of television.

Episode 35 - Ada Nicodemou

Dan Brophy returns to talk George Miller and the Graphic festival, a twist on found footage horror and the importance of a strong massage.

Episode 34 - Dan Brophy

Patrick Brammall returns to talk theatre mishaps, why Australian entertainers are compelled to seek work internationally and the scourge of anonymous internet commentary.   

Episode 33 - Patrick Brammall

Jessica Grace Smith is an actor, writer and soon-to-be-director. She talks about moving to Australia, learning to appreciate the audition process and taking creative control.   

Episode 32 - Jessica Grace Smith

Mary Lou Ryan is the co-founder of the fashion label Bassike. She talks about where she finds her inspiration, pushing the limits of self-expression and how to balance work and motherhood. 

Episode 31 - Mary Lou Ryan

Sam Cavanagh returns to clarify the correct pronunciation of his last name, dealing with internet addiction and why he's sticking with books.

Episode 30 - Sam Cavanagh

Ben McKelvey is a writer, journalist and producer. He chats about producing in the digitial media era, the future of books and his love of the UFC.

Episode 29 - Ben McKelvey

Wil Anderson is a comedian, podcaster and host of Gruen. He talks about the free-form conversation, what it means to really listen and becoming a dog-person.

Episode 28 - Wil Anderson

Justin Hamilton is a comedian and writer. He talks about his love of film trivia, honouring the legacy of beloved characters and how you could bring The Riddler to the big screen.

Episode 27 - Justin Hamilton

Actor Katherine Hicks talks about the reason she loved rugby as a little girl, being easily spooked and being a militant ballerina stage mother.

Episode 26 - Katherine Hicks

Gemma Lee is a director, writer and artist. She talks about growing up in Scotland during Cool Britannia, the beauty and frontier history of Broome and working with dyslexia.

Episode 25 - Gemma Lee

Eileen Clausen is my mum and currently undergoing treatment for Stage 4 breast cancer. She talks about taking the next step with chemotherapy, finding her voice in the fifities and learning to become a progressive thinker. 

Episode 24 - Eileen Clausen

Kate McCartney is a writer, actor and director. She talks about being too pale for television, striking gold with The Katering Show and racially insensitive primary school productions.

Episode 23 - Kate McCartney

Steven "Gatesy" Gates is a comedian, musician and the good looking one (placeholder) from Tripod. He talks about the nerds that make up heavy metal, why he stopped watching movie trailers and why he loves an Aussie accent.

Episode 22 - Steven Gates

Charlie Clausen talks to a different friend each week. So if the show is boring, it's their fault.

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