When Wolfie met @terriirwincrikey and @robertirwinphotography after our podcast the other day it was a magnificent example of living life in accordance with your values, right there on my front lawn. Search “Better Than Yesterday” in your podcast app or click the link (it’s where you think). #robertirwin
I don’t think it makes me less of a man. Full podcast episode out now. Link is where you think.
Major Update! John Pearson was busy so I have signed on with @chadwickmodels for the new Drakkar Noir campaign. Can’t wait to share it with you guys.
I don’t think I’m a great mimic, but when you’re put on the spot by @robertirwinphotography – you just have to commit. New episode with this incredibly impressive young man is out right now. Catch him live in Africa every night on 10 play @imacelebrityau
I love my country. I love Australia so much, I became an Australian. And if push came to shove, I’d do whatever my haggard old frame that’s filled with prosthetics could do in order to defend it. As someone who grew up around the military (my Mum worked as a civilian doctor for the ADF for fifteen years) I came to understand what it really meant to be in the army. As an adult travelling the world, far away from the safety of my country of Australia – I saw with my own eyes how sometimes a credible military consequence is required to ensure that diplomacy has a chance to work. Don’t get me wrong, I firmly believe that absolutely everything possible must be done to avoid violence. Yet when the decision to escalate to violence is made by someone else – then a government has few options on the table when it comes to self-protection. Yet what happens when the government’s decision to send our military into a war zone under the auspices of protecting our country no longer serves us? What happens to the men and women who we send to the other side of the world on these missions, and what happens when they come back? In recent years, it’s fair to say that the Australian SAS has come under intense scrutiny. On today’s episode @mark.a.wales, author and former SAS commander might just surprise you with his views on national security. It takes a tonne of courage to stand up for what’s right. I’m grateful that this week of all weeks, Mark made the time to come to the house for a chat. Search “Better Than Yesterday” where you get your podcasts or click the link in the stories.
@melissa_etheridge is a sunbeam of joy and wisdom, and is my guest this week. (Yes, THE Melissa Etheridge!) She’s touring once again, kicking off in Perth in May, then heading east stopping all stations, Adelaide, Melbourne, The Gold Coast and Sydney which is already sold out – she’s bringing some family with her as you’re about to hear she is very very excited. About it. If this is your first time hearing about this remarkable woman, let me bring you up to speed. Melissa Etheridge is a Grammy Winning, Oscar Winning, Singer Songwriter superstar. For over 30 years her distinctive voice has told stories of love, passion and heartache. She’s publicly lived through challenges that most people experience in private – her public journey of coming out, a cancer diagnosis, hairloss from the chemo, and recently the absolutely tragic loss of her son Beckett who passed away from an opioid overdose at just 21. Yeah, heads up – we talk about that, and as you can see I end up crying in this chat. Melissa has used her grief to explore ways of treating addiction by supporting world-first research into the use of plant medicines previously associated with sacred ceremony and how they might be able to save lives so affected by addiction. Listen where you listen, or click the link in the linky part here. This is one for the ages.
Good news! NTNNNNN is back this week at #MiCF – Only six shows left, special guests every night. Tix limited so get around it. If you saw this show – you’ll know I’m only showing you just a teensy bit of what bonkers shit happened on stage – but that’s what you get when the absolute superpowers of @oryaaight, @alexkreynolds and @clavanagh combine…
This week my guest is the inspirational SHARON CALLISTER – she’s the CEO of @mission_aust. Sharon is one of these rare humans that’s just born to help. Can’t stop her, won’t stop her. Among the things she’s focusing on – is addressing the grim challenge of rising homelessness among women in Australia. You might be confronted by some of the misconceptions about homelessness in Australia. Sharon shares some pretty intense stories of people she’s worked with who have experienced homelessness and the challenges they face. Helping an individual is important, however it’s treating a symptom not a cause, so Sharon has a lot to say about the need for investment in social and affordable housing and the power of early intervention. We do talk about domestic and family violence and the role of education in changing attitudes and behaviors. I know it sounds grim – but I promise you this is a conversation full of hope. Link to listen is where you think it is.
Makes you think doesn’t it?
Let’s go Melbourne! NTNNNNN is in the building (50th birthday edition)
Thank you all for your support and kind words about this week’s episode with @osher_gunsberg. He has been one of our most requested Australian guests so we were thrilled that he agreed to come on and he did NOT disappoint! If you learnt something from the episode, please pass it onto someone you think might benefit from it too. New episode on drunk texting out tomorrow!
It’s been a tough week of news – Concreting conservation areas, snakes on a plane and Sam Kerr’s curse. Special cameo by @grantdenyer . Unpack the biggest stories with @alexkreynolds and @johnglover.net.au with the NTNNNNN weekly update. Link to listen and tix to @melbcomedyfestival shows in the thing.
Dream pod guest slot with @midflightbrawl ahead of tonight’s opening innings for @melbcomedyfestival . Listen to the boys. Thanks for having me at Haich Kew
When this baby hits 88 you’re gunna see some serious shit. Link in bio (playlist in story) Bonus Q if you like: What’s song 3&4?
@lugandcarrie
Good performance doesn’t come from a standing start. Warming up backstage for today’s keynote address for the @haleon conference on the Goldy. So great to be able to share the morning with such a great crowd. Thanks for being willing to talk about the tough stuff! Xx
Tonight @georgedonikian makes a triumphant return to NTNNNNN. He pulled some strings and got us into The Greek Centre on Lonsdale st. 9:30pm show. Limited tix still available at 50% link in my stories.
In-laws excited about you welcoming their first grandchild? Send them this… @jessurlichs is an author, poet and my guest this week for a brilliant conversation about motherhood, seeking help when things might not be tickety-boo and the precious fleeting nature of all the annoying kid chaos. Listen with the link (It’s where you think) x
I have a surprise for @paulgallen13 this morning on @hughesyedanderin. Happy Rugby League Xmas. Go @qldmaroons. whooska whooshka bang
Have you ever thought about the root causes that can very quickly spiral into the terrifying experience of homelessness? For Sharon Callister, the CEO of @mission_aust , it’s all she thinks about. We talk a lot about solutions to this growing problem on this week’s episode – and how you can support @mission_aust who are doing some fantastic work in changing the landscape of homelessness in this country x
A new episode today adding to my 101 rules of show business, including this cracker… Rule Number 13: Nothing works unless everything works. Every moment you’re at work is a moment you’re not with your family or doing something you love. Time is money and you only get so many hours alive, so don’t waste either. To avoid days slowing down, budgets getting blown or work grinding to a halt – be helpful. For more, search “Better Than Yesterday” where you get your podcasts or click the link in the stories.
Q&A from the bike lane on the way to the studio @lugandcarrie
Tonight I am thrilled to welcome someone whom I think is one of the greatest performers our country has ever created @smacmccreanor joins us live on stage for NTNNNNN. 20% off tickets but the offer won’t last. Link where you think. I’m wearing Blochs.
