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On this week's episode, I match up two absolute gems and AWARD school graduates Ben Kochan (comedian, podcaster, raconteur) and my mate Hamish (friend, hamdog, hambourghini). We talk about AWARD school, Club Penguin and tennis.
Ben Kochan is great. You can follow him here. Go follow his socials and see him live.
Socials:
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Recorded live at Leonard Street Studios.
Production, Editing, Music and Sound Design by Geordie McGrath.
Podcast Artwork by Cayden Jansen.
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On this week's episode, I match up two men, both alike in dignity - the twisted Jack Knight (comedian, icon, maniac) and my mate Harry (friend, dog-owner, shy). We talk about boiling fish, the Olympics and starting our own country.
Jack Knight is great. You can follow him here. Go follow his socials and see him live.
Socials:
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Recorded live at Leonard Street Studios.
Production, Editing, Music and Sound Design by Geordie McGrath.
Podcast Artwork by Cayden Jansen.
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On this week's episode, I match up two of my favourite women in the world- the wickedly talented Emma Zammit (comedian, friend, hero) and my Auntie Nut (writer, podcaster, hero). We talk about nicknames, camping and sleep apnea.
Emma Zammit is great. You can follow her here. Go follow her socials and see her live.
Socials:
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Recorded live at Leonard Street Studios.
Production, Editing, Music and Sound Design by Geordie McGrath.
Podcast Artwork by Cayden Jansen.
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On this week's episode, I match up two of the coolest dudes I know - the very funny Shad Wicka (comedian, podcaster, genius) and my mate Dondy (clothing designer, DJ, friend). We talk about rappers, the Canberra Raiders and women's jeans.
Shad Wicka is great. You can follow him here. Go follow his socials and see him live.
Dondy is great too. You can follow him here. Go look at and buy his cool clothes.
Socials:
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Recorded live at Leonard Street Studios.
Production, Editing, Music and Sound Design by Geordie McGrath.
Podcast Artwork by Cayden Jansen.
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On this week's episode, I match up two cheeky boys - the very funny Fergus Neal (comedian, mother, Friend of a Friend of a Ben Episode 5 guest) and my mate Brady (used to work together, just started doing comedy). We talk about pools, bombing, and collagen!
Fergus Neal is great. You can follow him here. Go follow his socials and see him live.
Brady Watson is great too. You can follow him here. Go follow his socials and see him live.
Socials:
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Recorded by Geordie McGrath at Leonard Street Studios.
Editing, Music and Sound Design by Geordie McGrath.
Podcast Artwork by Cayden Jansen.
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On this week's episode, I match up two polar opposites and let 'em at it - comedian Aiden Willcox (Winner MICF Best Newcomer 2023 + Melbourne Fringe Best Comedy 2022) and my former boss Steffan (Quiz Meisters CEO, Father). We talk about Boo Ya Balls, dyslexia and sewerage.
Socials:
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Recorded by Geordie McGrath at Leonard Street Studios.
Editing, Music and Sound Design by Geordie McGrath.
Podcast Artwork by Cayden Jansen.
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On this week's episode, I match up two of the greats - the very funny Rhi Down (comedian, mother, Friend of a Friend of a Ben Episode 5 guest) and my mate Carli (The Dull Coworker). We talk about Taylor Swift, our pets, and opening for comedian Nick White.
Rhi Down is great. You can follow her here. Go follow her socials and see her live.
Carli Furplam is great too. You can follow her here. Go follow her socials and see her live.
Socials:
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Recorded by Geordie McGrath at Leonard Street Studios.
Editing, Music and Sound Design by Geordie McGrath.
Podcast Artwork by Cayden Jansen.
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On this week's episode, I match up two of the baddest boys I know - Andrew Hamilton (Australia's TikTok king) and my best mate Hamish (Hamdog, Hamborghini). We talk about Go Get Cars, nose cartilage and what it means to be a bad boy.
Socials:
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Recorded by Geordie McGrath at Leonard Street Studios.
Editing, Music and Sound Design by Geordie McGrath.
Podcast Artwork by Cayden Jansen.
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On this week's episode, I match up comedy's best dressed man Ray O'Leary (Thank God You're Here, Taskmaster NZ) with Ciaran (friend of a decade). We talk milk, airports, and candy in our fastest ep yet!
Ray O'Leary is great. You can follow him here. Go follow his socials and see him live.
Socials:
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Recorded by Sammy Al-Badri at Leonard Street Studios.
Editing, Music and Sound Design by Geordie McGrath.
Podcast Artwork by Cayden Jansen.
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On this week's episode, we celebrate Mothers Day! This week, I match up my comedy Mum Bron Lewis (Have You Been Paying Attention, The Cheap Seats) and my actual Mum Kate (Copywriter, Author, Gave Birth to Me). We talk about the beauty of familial love, the profound impact of psychics and scrambled egg.
My Mum is great too. You should buy her book A Curry for Murray here.
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Recorded by Geordie McGrath at Leonard Street Studios.
Editing, Music and Sound Design by Geordie McGrath.
Podcast Artwork by Cayden Jansen.
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This week's' ep is a little bit different, as Ben sits down with Sammy and one of his great mate Kylan on "Friend of a Friend of a Sammy". We talk ALDI, enemy vs nemesis, and we finally get a glimpse at Ben's wallet!
Play Penguin Slider. It's very fun.
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Recorded by Sammy Al-Badri at Leonard Street Studios.
Editing, Music and Sound Design by Geordie McGrath.
Podcast Artwork by Cayden Jansen.
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On this week's episode, I match up comedy darling and good friend Rhi Down with Emily (my housemate). We talk gelatin, private school, and the joys of tupperware.
Rhi Down is great. You can follow her here. Go follow her socials and see her live.
Socials:
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Recorded by Sammy Al-Badri at Leonard Street Studios.
Editing, Music and Sound Design by Geordie McGrath.
Podcast Artwork by Cayden Jansen.
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On this week's episode, we listen to the honest to goodness pilot episode of the pod! Different producer, slightly different vibe, the same banter you've just gotta love. This week, I match up one of my best comedy mates Peter James (Shad and Pete Save the World, Diabetic) and Zach (a co-worker I'm proud to call a friend). We talk a lot about the beach, our greatest weaknesses and the difference between sand and dirt.
Peter James is great. You can follow him here. Go follow his socials and see him live.
Socials:
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Recorded by Geordie McGrath at Leonard Street Studios.
Editing, Music and Sound Design by Geordie McGrath.
Podcast Artwork by Cayden Jansen.
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On this week's episode, I match up Raw Comedy winner and fellow Comedy Zone cast member Alexandra Hudson (Triple J, TedX) and Teddy (a guy I went to school with). We talk cherry picking, bottle openers and Teddy asks Alexandra an amazing question.
Alexendra Hudson is great. You can follow her here. Go follow her socials and see her live.
Socials:
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Recorded by Sammy Al-Badri at Leonard Street Studios.
Editing, Music and Sound Design by Geordie McGrath.
Podcast Artwork by Cayden Jansen.
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On this week's episode, I match up with two of my weirdest friends - television's Emma Holland (Thank God You're Here, The Cheap Seats) and Ava (a woman I've known for 5 years but we don't remember how we met) in attempt to forge another new friendship. We talk Ava's crazy PHD, we pilfer through wallets, and Emma reviews every single jingle we've got.
Emma Holland is great. You can follow her here. Go watch her Fresh Blood series and see her live.
Socials:
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Recorded by Sammy Al-Badri at Leonard Street Studios.
Editing, Music and Sound Design by Geordie McGrath.
Podcast Artwork by Cayden Jansen.
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Today on our inaugural episode, I match up comedian Mike Goldstein (The Hundred with Andy Lee, The Phone Hacks Podcast) and Felix (a guy I met at Sit Down Comedy Club) in attempt to forge my first friendship. We rank numbers, we talk pickleball, and we have a lovely time doing it too.
Mike Goldstein's on tour right now, head to his Instagram for all the details.
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Recorded by Sammy Al-Badri at Leonard Street Studios.
Editing, Music and Sound Design by Geordie McGrath.
Podcast Artwork by Cayden Jansen.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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