Jon Brooks is a stand up comedian and former journalist from Port Pirie in South Australia. He's languished in obscurity on ABC radio, written for TV shows that were axed long ago and these days hides his stand up in Adelaide, South Australia.
Jon is joined by Shannon Cannon (Juliette Seizure and the Tremor Dolls, Grindhouse, Hotchkiss) to talk Australian music, horror gigs and the benefits of social isolation.
Musician and actor extraordinaire Eddie Morrison swings by to chat kids shows, home brew and rockabilly.
Jon and long time comedy compatriot Toby Halligan (The Project, Political Asylum) attempt to chat via zoom and things don't always go to plan.
Jon is joined by horror author and musician Matthew R Davis to discuss writing, personal growth and the banality of evil.
Jon is joined by photographer and educator Nat Rogers to discuss working in the news business, experiencing culture and voluntourism.
Jon gets bummed out about death, so takes the chance to have a discussion on dealing with mortality with Death Doula Louise Duncan
After being furloughed with the COVID 19 lock-downs I'm back with British comedian Gordon Southern talking whale appendages, organised crime, killing sharks and country footy.
Took some time off to focus on actual stand up. Podcast returns in 2020 with some changes you'll hopefully like.
Stand up comedian Marc Ryan talks Jesus and suicide in a strangely positive episode considering the topics of choice.
Stand up comic Mike Klimczak drops in to share far too much over a coffee with Jon. Seriously, there was far too much porn talk. I'm sorry (not sorry).
Journalist and author Royce Kurmelovs drops by to chat journalism
Adelaide-based filmmaker and podcast host Calen Vanstone drops by to chat about the state of the Australian film industry, Marvel vs Scorsese and what it's like to meet your heroes.
Jon's old band mate Ryan Cheesman drops by to chat growing up in the country, touring and the booze-fueld chaos that was the Guantanamo Bay City Rollers.
Comedian Billie Duncan drops some English teacher wisdom as things get very weird over English breakfast tea.
Musician and music promoter Matt Hayward drops by to talk music, life growing up in country towns and a horrible way to get your name in the local newspaper.
Psychiatrist Dr Kim Le swings by to chat about what makes comedians tick while Jon tries his best to sound smart.
Jon takes off his serious hat as Rohan Harry, AKA the Attitude Consultant swings by with a gift of a Swear Jar, before chatting about everything from LinkedIn to his recovery from a major illness. Fun, fast and loose.
Gentleman, scholar and super-talented comedian Kel Balnaves joins Jon in the lounge to talk about what makes Australian comedy tick and how to carve your own path.
Post-doctoral researcher and all-round handsome political economist Dr Mark Dean joins Jon in his lounge room to discuss the Fourth Industrial Revolution and its impacts on our future. Jon tries to sound smart and makes an off-color joke or two.