Susie Youssef (Deadloch, Rosehaven, The Project) joins me to discuss growing up with 5 sisters, leaving history behind to discover improv, and dealing with dark thoughts.

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Tom Ballard (It Is I, The Referendum Special) joins me to talk about wanting to do drugs with his parents, kowing when you've reached your limit, and how the whole Four Burners concept may be flawed.

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Tom Gleeson (Hard Quiz, Taskmaster Australia) joins me to discuss understanding when your body tells you to pull back, how his parents tried their best to make it appear everything was good, and dealing with a friendship break up over science.

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Singer/Songwriter Van Walker grew up in the same town as me so we reminisce about teachers, code switching and navigating our way through a career in the arts all the while reminding ourselves that we are lucky we get to do what we do.

Songs played in this episode are all available to purchase https://ramblinvanwalker.bandcamp.com/

Intro - Drunk Boat

Friends - Anna Mary

Health - Happy Dogs

Family - Brother

If in Melbourne catch Van at his album launch for Healing Descent Saturday the 26th of November

Matinee at The Brunswick Ballroom. Tickets here

Or in St Kilda Sunday the 27th at Georges Lane. Ticket here

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Sashi Perera is a comedian, writer and former refugee lawyer who talks brilliantly and openly about the guilt of choosing comedy over law, getting on with life after multiple miscarriages and the joys in learning to go to bed before 2am.

If in Melbourne or Geelong go see her final two shows of her massive tour that sold out shows in 5 different countries. Tickets at https://sashi.com.au/pages/tickets

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Nikki Britton (MICF Gala, Deadloch S2) joins me to discuss how much we love Christmas, developing and overcoming an eating disorder, and starting school as a pants wetter.

Catch me in Brisbane at Good Chat Saturday October 12 in my show Four Burners (the same name as this podcast!) Tickets at joshearl.com.au/gigs

Or support the show on Patreon and get a bonus podcast Pod Fresh where I'm going through every single So Fresh compilation. Patreon.com/dykwia

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John Hastings (Do You Have Any Ointment my John Hastings available to watch free here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TujsOH7AoHg) joins me to discuss honouring friends, growing up with divorced parents, and being born with dyspraxia.

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See me live in Brisbane, Four Burners at Good Chat Comedy, Oct 12. Tickets at joshearl.com.au/gigs

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Comedian Rhi Down joins me to discuss losing 32kg, having a supportive co-parent and some major life news.

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See the stand up show Four Burners Oct 12 at Good Chat in Brisbane. Tickets at joshearl.com.au/gigs

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Jess Perkins (Triple J, Do Go On) joins me to discuss dealing with burnout, making new friends and trying to find hobbies.

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And Brisbane listeners come see the Four Burners stand up show October 12 at Good Chat Comedy. tickets at joshearl.com.au/gigs

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David Hughes (writer for Mock the Week, Have I Got News For You) joins me to discuss his burners. Having known David and worked with him for over 2 and a half years this is the first time we have met face to face. We get right into it discussing David's tumultuous childhood, giving up alcohol and sharing your name with another comedian.

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And if you're in Brisbane come and see me Oct 12 at Good Chat with my stand up show also called Four Burners. Tickets at joshearl.com.au

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Ray O'Leary (HYBPA, The Cheap Seats) joins me to discuss making friends in new cities, wanting to be a bus driver to meet the PM, and the reward in doing the work.

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And if in Brisbane come see the stand up show Four Burners Oct 12 at Good Chat Comedy. Tickets at joshearl.com.au

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