S2E3 - Top Melbourne Things (2025): Coffee, Breakfast, Burgers and Comedy - plus Lads vs Tram and Uber vs Rose

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Josh shares his favourite things from the Melbourne International Comedy Festival (2025).

Top Melbourne Things (2025):

  1. Coffee: Errol's Café.

  2. Breakfast: Café Victoria.

  3. Burger: 300 Grams Richmond.

  4. Meal: IL-Tempo - https://il-tempo.com.au/

  5. Tight-5: Aaqib Merchant - https://www.instagram.com/merchantofcomedy/

  6. Comedy Moment: Tom Stade.

  7. Festival Show: Buffy ReVamped.

  8. Random Thing #1: Lads vs Tram.

  9. Random Thing #2: Uber vs Rose.

Rusty Mitchell Comedy picks (https://www.instagram.com/rustymitchellcomedy/):

Justin Little picks (https://www.instagram.com/justinrlittle/):

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S2E2 - The GOAT 23 (The Greatest Ever Albums, Movies, TV Shows, Books and Athletes).

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The GOAT 23:

  1. Album: Ænima by TOOL.

  2. Live Band: MUSE.

  3. Vocalist: Freddie Mercury from Queen.

  4. Guitarist: David Gilmour from Pink Floyd.

  5. Bassist: Justin Chancellor from TOOL.

  6. Drummer: Brann Dailor from Mastodon.

  7. Movie: The Return of the King.

  8. Franchise: Lord of the Rings.

  9. TV Show: Buffy The Vampire Slayer. (As it wasn't 100% clear in the recording, I don't like many of the things I've heard about how poorly Joss Whedon treated people on-set, it hurts to think he could be so disrespectful and uncaring toward members of his cast and crew).

  10. TV Episode: '33' (Battlestar Galactica).

  11. Actor (TV): Sarah Michelle Gellar | Michael Kenneth Williams | Edward James Olmos.

  12. Actor (Film): Hugh Jackman in Logan.

  13. Bad Guy / Antagonist: Kai Proctor (Banshee).

  14. Comedian: Bill Burr.

  15. Comedy Special: Patrice O'Neal: Elephant in the Room (and Ali Wong's 'Baby Cobra').

  16. Athlete: Novak Djokovic (and Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce).

  17. Sporting Moment: 2019 Men's Wimbledon Final.

  18. Sandwich: You'll need to listen for this one ;)

  19. non-Fiction Book: 'Where I Belong' by Alan Doyle.

  20. Fiction Book: 'The Elfstones of Shannara' by Terry Brooks.

  21. Audiobook: The Hobbit.

  22. Travel Thing: The OJ. https://www.thegeneralfoodstore.com.au/about

  23. Underrated Art Thing: Yvonne Strahovski in NBC's Chuck.

Create Your Own GOAT List.

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  2. Live Band:

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  8. Franchise:

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  10. TV Episode:

  11. Actor (TV):

  12. Actor (Film):

  13. Bad Guy / Antagonist:

  14. Comedian:

  15. Comedy Special:

  16. Athlete:

  17. Sporting Moment:

  18. Sandwich:

  19. non-Fiction Book:

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  21. Audiobook:

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Which Audiobook Does Scott Brick Wish He Could've Narrated?

Scott Brick is the voice of many classic audiobooks including the Dune series, The Sword of Shannara series, Jurassic Park, Atlas Shrugged, The Lion's Game, In Cold Blood, and many more. 

In part 3 of this 3-part series, we ask Scott the question: If he could narrate book, which one would it be? His answer was both humble, and inspiring.

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Scott Brick on Voicing Jurassic Park, Emulating a Vulcan, Vocal Health, and The Lion's Game - p2/3

Scott Brick is the voice of many classic audiobooks including the Dune series, The Sword of Shannara series, Jurassic Park, Atlas Shrugged, The Lion's Game, In Cold Blood, and many more. 

In part 2 of a multi-part series wth Scott Brick we explore the following:

  • Elevating the text, and emulating incredible voices.

  • Vocal Health and a question from LA based Actor, Chris Agos.

  • Corrections, and The Lion's Game.

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Scott Brick on Dune, Atlas Shrugged, and how to Pronounce Shannara

Scott Brick is the voice of many classic audiobooks including the Dune series, The Sword of Shannara series, Jurassic Park, Atlas Shrugged, and many more.

In part 1 of a multi-part series wth Scott Brick we explore the following:

  • Is it Shannara {shann•ara} or Shannara {Shar•nar•rah} ?

  • Voicing the Dune Series.

  • Scott's path to voicing Ayn Rand's Atlas Shrugged.

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Lofty Fulton on his book 'My Life in Short' and Living with Dwarfism

This Episode includes discussions of both Anxiety and Bullying, so please take care of yourself while listening today.

Lofty Fulton is one of the most recognisable and much-loved Voice-Actors in Australia. Having first made waves on the FM during the halcyon days of Radio in the 80's and 90's, he then went on to build a very successful (and highly respected) Voice-Over career - with clients including Master Chef Australia, Toyota Australia, McDonald's Australia, and many more household names.

So, why is Lofty on the show?

Well, that's a simple one, Josh absolute loves his audiobook version of "Lofty - My Life In Short", and counts it among his favourite biographies he's ever listened to. Lofty has also faced and overcome more than most to reach the level of success he has in the Audio Industry, so his insights into creativity and perseverance are both powerful and hard-won.

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S1E11 - Chris Christensen from the Amateur Traveler on Volcanos, Podcasting in 2005, and the Creator Mindset

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Chris Christensen is a Travel Journalist, Blogger and All-time Great Podcaster. His show The Amateur Traveler is an Award Winning Travel Podcast helping real travellers plan real trips to their own backyard or around the world.

Josh has been listening to Chris's show for the better part of a decade, and always finds his way back to AT for both Information, Entertainment, and Theatre of (and Travel of) the Mind.

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S1E10 - Clint Boge on early The Butterfly Effect, the band Dredg, Recording Imago, Big Vocals Live, and "The Hottest Gig Ever" at Sodens Hotel Albury

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Clint Boge is the Vocalist and Lyricist of seminal Australian Rock Band, The Butterfly Effect. Clint is known for his extraordinary vocals, and deeply personal lyrics. This podcast is 16+ years in the making, and we hope you enjoy it (as much as Josh did recording it).

Josh and Clint chat about following good stuff:

  • The Rock Band, Dredg.

  • Clint's early vocal influences.

  • The role of a great Producer in making great Rock records.

  • Joe Baressi, and the recording of Imago.

  • Putting Big Vocals on record, and then having to pull it off live.

  • "The hottest gig ever" at Sodens Hotel Albury.

  • Modern production and a case for using tracks well.

Find Anthony on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clintboge

Find Josh on Instagram: @joshuacliston

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Opening Theme is by Australian Progressive Metal band Trancestate.

Check them out here: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6mhIQOStob9HXUDKZty7gU?si=fHpml9U8Tea4m1NbF7JoIA

S1E9 - (Audio Archives) Anthony Simcoe chats The Castle, Working Dog Productions, Farscape, and Ka D'Argo

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Anthony Simcoe is a former actor (The Castle & Farscape), in-demand business trainer, and storytelling & machine learning Researcher. He's also, as you will discover in this conversation, an incredibly down-to-earth and fun guy.

Josh and Anthony chat about following good-stuff:

  • Taking an arts-mindset into the business space without getting stuck teaching people obvious skills like body language and role-playing. Anthony has a unique take on the business-training space.

  • The impact on Australian culture of The Castle (movie) and Anthony's role as "Steve Kerrigan".

  • Working with the creative powerhouse that is Working Dog Productions.

  • Anthony takes Josh takes behind the scenes of Farscape (the TV show) and Anthony's role as Ka D'Argo. The guys go beyond the incredible writing and imagery of Farscape the creation, and speak about Farscape's allegorical power.

Find Anthony on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr_anthony_simcoe/

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S1E8 - Chris Agos on Being an Author, Writing 'Acting in Chicago', the Truth of Acting Lessons, and Chasing Standing O's

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Chris Agos is a Professional Voice-Actor, On-Screen Actor, and the author of several books focussed on the Art (and the business) of Acting - including the seminal, Acting in Chicago.

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S1E7 - Bandrew Scott on The Value of Physical Media, Refining Bandrew Says, and Dealing with Negative Comments

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Bandrew Scott is a Video Creator, Podcaster, Musician and Microphone Enthusiast. He hosts the very popular YouTube channel, Podcastage, and also one of Josh's favourite podcasts, The Bandrew Says Podcast.

What the guys talked about:

  • The value of physical media.

  • Refining the Bandrew Says podcast.

  • Encouraging engagement from your audience.

  • Getting started in video and going on tour with the band.

  • Dealing with negative comments.

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S1E5 - Sean Kelly on Balancing Art and Business, Metal On Ice, Playing with Nelly Furtado, and Leaving a Dream Gig

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Sean Kelly is World Renown Rock and Classical Guitarist, Music Educator, and Author of Metal on Ice (and the soon to be released, Don't Call It Hair Metal).

"Focus on the work, and less upon the opinions (and perceptions) of others".

~ Sean Kelly (Author of Metal On Ice).

Josh and Sean chat about:

  • Balancing Art and Business. (Focus on the work!)

  • Playing Guitar with Nelly Furtado (yes, that Nelly Furtado).

  • Leaving Your Dream Gig (Sean left seminal Canadian rock band Helix to play with Nelly).

  • 'Metal On Ice' and the Scale of Touring Canada as an Independent Band.

  • The Benefits of Struggle in your Artistic Journey.

Sean's Books.

Check out Sean on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/seankellyguitar

S1E4 - Scott Wilson on Creating Departures, Descending, and Into the Rising Sun - plus working with creative collaborators.

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Scott Wilson is the co-Creator and co-Host of the seminal Travel TV Shows Departures, Descending and Into the Rising Sun. Scott is also the co-Founder of Echo Bay Media in Ontario, Canada.

Josh and Scott chat about:

  • Travel Romanticism and Atlantic Canada.

  • The early days of decision making on Departures.

  • Diving and Descending.

  • Scott overcoming a plane crash in Indonesia, and using that as a catalyst for getting his Pilots License.

  • The future of Departures and Are we going to get a Season 4?

Check out Scott on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/scott_departures/

S1E3 - South African Voice-Talent and Comedic-Actor Themba Robins talks Creativity

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Themba Robin is a South African Entertainer, Event MC, Musician, and Comedic Actor.

Josh and Themba.

Check out Themba on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/themba_robin/