Quality Time with Jean and Angus

Angus is starting the podcast off right, with a nutritious meal of Red Bull and Maxibon. What is the correct way to eat a Maxibon?! And, while we are at it, can we put a pin in group Facebook messages already? We were delighted to have luminously talented and beautiful Loretta Miller from Jazz Party & The Dusty Millers visit the QTPAD

QTPOD is back from the dead! We return from hiatus with a brand new shiny episode, which is fortunate because Angus has become the king of UberEats and he needs help! We welcome back to the QTPAD comedian and fellow podcaster Nick Capper who bought the conversation round to numetal in record time! Plus we chat about his new podcast The Phone Hacks which is truly the Lord of the Flies of obnoxious podcasts. Subscribe and listen via iTunes or Stitcher or stream below

Jean was in tears watching the Oscars and Angus yet again, shit-talks Quincy Jones on the latest QTPOD. Plus Jean was in two average, sup-par audiences recently. Lift your game Melbourne! We were delighted to have comedian and fellow podcaster from Beer Eye with Your Mates Guys, Murphy McLachlan, drop into the QTPAD. We talk beer and drinking less of it, shit fast food and dumb comedy festival show titles.

We are back after the Festive Pause with a bumper QTPOD to kick off the New Year! In keeping with tradition, we name the best and worst of 2017 with the QTPOD awards including Best Live Gig, Best Film and Hottest Jam of the Year! Another unnecessary ‘Best Of’ list? Yes please!  What a great way to start the year, than to welcome to the QTPAD, the beautiful and talented Kirstie Grant. Kristie recalls the early days of 3RRR and community radio in Melbourne as one of the first female radio announcers and the vibrant live music scene of the early ‘80’s. Kirstie also happens to be Angus’s mother! Ha ha!  

Angus disappoints his Mum with his cooking habits and Jean’s feet smell pretty, pretty good on the latest QTPOD! Plus we check in with Deni from Deni’s Corner for the most depressing instalment of the segment ever! Real life people! We were delighted to have singer/songwriter Tiaryn aka “Lady T” drop into the QTPAD.  We talk growing as up as the daughter of a pastor, discovering Alicia and Aretha, being on tour with a bunch of smelly boys and learning to stand by your vision.   Do it! It’s the QTPOD Springtime Allergy Edition. Sneeze and enjoy!

Jean channels the Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling on the latest edition of QTPOD and Angus is struggling with numbers- he’s like the opposite of A Beautiful Mind. Plus we give Angus some advice for his upcoming 30th birthday and Jean laments weekend gig bozos on another edition of “Sux to be a Girl”.  We were excited to have comedian and actor, STU DAULMAN drop into the QTPAD. We talk about his upcoming Ch 31 show Genuine News, relelntless standup and we ask how do we get that sweet, sweet CASH? It’s was a flippin’ good time.   Spring has sprung and delivered a bouncy baby podcast. Do it QTPODDERS!

We check in with our mate Deni for another long-awaited edition of Deni’s Corner and we have our first ever instalment of a new segment called Film Club Mandate…and boy is Jean unimpressed with Angus! Audrey from electronic New Jack Swing outfit, Au Dré drops into the QTPAD to talk shop about her jazz-world frustration as female trumpet player and the current day difficulties that go along with being a fully trained musician. Check out Au Dré’s new single Gravity here.

Were back with a new ep of QTPOD and it’s a hi-tech episode to confuse your parents! Jean is creeped out by the new iphone and Angus is all about live streaming PLUS Jean imposes a film club mandate on Angus. He’s gonna watch some films this year or else! We were delighted to talk to our friend Trent from local video store turned band, Sansonus about Uber ratings, learning to make likeable music and freezing 40 McDonald’s cheeseburgers.

It’s a 90’s month at QTPOD! Jean talks about her memories of Soundgarden & Angus insists that Jean has made a deal with the devil at the 1997 Big Day Out. Our special guest is filmmaker and DJ, Nick Verso who directed the fantasy-drama Boys in the Trees. We talk about working with teenagers, directing a feature and being ahead of the ‘90’s trend. It’s another QTPOD for your consideration-I think we need a 90’s bell for this one. Ring it loud!

Jean and Angus are dressed like hipsters and Angus hasn’t seen a movie since 2003. Yep! We are back with another QTPOD plus Sux to be a girl and we check in with our mate Deni for another edition of Deni’s Corner.  We were pumped to talk to Shell aka Instagram’s QUANTUM CREEP about the early days of the Internet, being a nerd in the ‘90’s and how her own Insta-fame has helped artists break out. She’s a true tastemaker, QTPodders! Do it.

QTPOD returns for 2017 with a bumper episode to kick off your year! We talk rad dads, 2016 obituaries continued plus Angus watches The Exorcist with George Clinton…in his dreams. QTPOD returns for 2017 with a bumper episode to kick off your year! We talk rad dads, 2016 obituaries continued plus Angus watches The Exorcist with George Clinton…in his dreams. Jean speaks to Shane Dunlop, Head of Production for Melbourne’s, Channel 31, to talk about the recent extension to the TV license. QTPOD returns for 2017 with a bumper episode to kick off your year! We talk rad dads, 2016 obituaries continued plus Angus watches The Exorcist with George Clinton…in his dreams. Jean speaks to Shane Dunlop, Head of Production for Melbourne’s, Channel 31, to talk about the recent extension to the TV license. Jean speaks to Shane Dunlop, Head of Production for Melbourne’s, Channel 31, to talk about the recent extension to the TV license. Our special guest is the founder of Melbourne based label, Wondercore Island, SI JAY GOULD, who looks after bands such as Hiatus Kaiyote, Vulture Street Gang & Jaala.

Ah, it’s that time of year…the 2016 Festive Pause is upon us! And it wouldn’t be Christmas without another bumper Festive Pause edition of QTPOD, 2016 style! We return with another ridiculous edition of Deni’s Corner plus Angus explains ELF to us all. Plus! The QTPOD awards are back-we’ve allocated awards for Best Live Act, Biggest Disappointment and even the extra special Sexiest Little Fat Boy (SLFB) award. We were delighted to have one Melbourne’s hardest working comedians, Pete Jones, to drop into the QTPAD. We discuss jobs in call centers, running Melbourne comedy rooms and what a Western Sydney Christmas is like. #ELF #QTPOD

QTPOD triumphantly returns with a killer new episode! Angus has been having strange hallucinations and Jean is having mixed feelings about cat calling. And what the hell is Old Boy, Doug Boy? See how you’ve missed us? We were honored to have super-talents Remi and Sensible J in the QTPAD to talk song writing, influences and meeting in the outer suburbs. Their album Diva’s & Demons is out now. Check it out here.

Angus talks about his love for Charlie Wilson and the Gap Band and Jean has been watching porn. Yep! It’s another edition of QTPOD! Tram weirdo’s, Prince tributes and more! We were thrilled to be joined by local comedian Daisy Berry at the QTPAD. We talk turkey about comedian doppelgangers, bad gigs and how she accidentally stalked Courtney Barnett.  

QTPOD returns with everyone’s favourite segment- Deni’s Corner! Angus is fascinated with Melbourne jazz-dude Albare and we pay tribute to musical genius, Prince, who left us way too soon. Our special guests are Phoebe and Lou from Alpine…and they don’t hold back! Bowl movements, tour bad breath and going to boarding school together. These babes are the best! EP 35 is mega. Eat it up! We know you’ve missed us.

After a crazy week, we sit down and talk all things purple as Prince returns to Australia for a surprise tour plus Angus bumps into the REAL Hanou Halliday! Recorded at a house party in Coburg, we flashback to some classic QTPOD moments and have some guests drop in for a chat such as trombonist Nick Peitch, singer/songwriter Noah Earp and horn player Monica Ludekens. Diva-extraordinaire Tanzer details her plans for Stephen Brooks aka “Summer Bay Steve” and more ridiculousness.

We survived the Festive Pause. QTPOD is back for 2016! Angus meets Weird Al Yankovic both in real life and in his dreams! Plus we have another ridiculous edition of Deni’s Corner. Music journalist Hannah Joyner joins us at the QTPAD to talk music, media bias, the cult of Collective Shout and writing in an era of click bait. You can check out Hannah’s work here and via Twitter.

Surprise! A bonus QTPOD before the festive season destroys us all! What an honour to have bona fide Australian legend Damian Cowell aka Humphrey B Flaubert from the legendary TISM join us at the QTPAD. We talk bad Christmas presents, Australia in the ‘80’s and keeping the spirit of anarchy alive.

Angus explains his fascination with torture-haunt Mckamey Manor in the latest QTPOD, while Jean’s summer project sees her head straight down the Cosby hole. Its all mixed feelings and drip torture people! Plus a bumper “Sux to be a Girl” just in time for the festive season. We were delighted to be joined by Matthew Vaughan and Dave Jackson, the team behind new Independent feature film, Cat Sick Blues. They drop in to talk cat cocks, Archie comics and owning the Wild, Wild West soundtrack. Cat Sick Blues just won “Best Australian Feature” at Monster Fest 2015.

Jean has made a new friend and Angus is all about the New Jack Swing. Yes, we are back after hiatus with an all-new QTPOD! Jean and Angus check in with long-time listener, first time caller, Deni… who tells a joke that stumps Angus.  Plus, the very talented actor and comedian Ben Russell join us at the QTPAD to talk bad sketches, stealing your Dad’s underpants and humours Jean as she tries her hand at improv. Sorry Ben.

Episode 29 New QTPOD for your earholes! Jean laments about fringe Christian conservative faux feminists Collective Shout, while Angus lays out his idea for a new band. All the while, “QTPOD Alumni” guest Stephen Brooks acts as lawyer, food taster and special co-host! We were thrilled to be in the presence of bona fide “funk royalty” Dan & Marc Luchessi from the Vaudeville Smash, who dropped in to talk lizards, their housemate Paul Dickey, Les Murray and bringing the funk.  

Angus is love-hating Insane Clown Posse and Jean wants those Çosby Show dvds on the latest QTPOD. Plus Jean talks about her enduring love for David Letterman. “I kiss you David Letterman!” We were delighted to be joined by the lovely Elizabeth Davie, comedian and performer from from Live at Bowen to talk anxiety, throwing terrible parties and putting yourself out there. Join the never-ending conversation! Come into our world.

Angus details his own Jimi Hendrix experience and Jean has been practicing Mariah Carey in the latest QTPOD. Angus is back channeling Richard Lewis plus we talk about the Olive Link Wray tapes, which rival the Buddy Rich recordings as a demented document of band touring “crazy” We were psyched to have Cosi, front woman for Mangelwurzel & Jaala visit the QTPAD. We talk pissing in the bath, lovin Lenny Kravitz & being drunk for 7 years!   

Jean resents her golden boy brother and Angus is dressed all in white-but he aint no pimp! Yep, it’s another classic edition of Quality Time with Jean and Angus podcast. Our special guest is comedian David Quirk who dropped into the QTPAD for a chat about life as a skate shop employee, cobras, cobblers and the mighty, mighty Boognish! Check out David Quirk here on the telly: We also managed to mention Limp Bizkit…again. Sound the bells. Episode 26. Stream or download Ep 26 BELOW or subscribe and listen via iTunes or Stitcher.  

In this special Melbourne International Comedy Festival edition of QTPOD, we were thrilled to sit down and chat to the hilarious WIL SYLVINCE about his career as a standup that has taken to China and beyond, his Haitian upbringing, racist shame videos and trimming the fat. Plus Angus and Jean unnecessarily take pot shots at a bunch of Australian towns. Check it out! Episode 25. Stream or download Ep 25 here or subscribe and listen via iTunes or Stitcher.   Wil Sylvince on Def Comedy Jam from Wil Sylvince on Vimeo.

We are proud to present to you, the DIY edition of QTPOD! With our producer Jesse away, Angus and Jean are on their own, recording in Jean’s kitchen. It’s all expired almond milk and yoga mats guys! We’ve got another edition of Sux to be a Girl in the can plus we chat about the recent ruling against Pharrell Williams and Robin Thicke. It’s bad for music y’all! We were thrilled to have writer and performer Mitch McTaggart drop in to the QTPOD kitchen for a cosy chat about bad Australian TV, mealworms and St Kilda drunks. Check out this pic of Mitch, in character on set of independent feature film, Cat Sick Blues. Episode 24. Stream or download Ep 24 here. or subscribe and listen via iTunes or Stitcher.  

Episode 23 It’s all new, truly disgusting episode of QTPOD! Why is Angus wearing his Dad’s underpants? Can you die from a toxic fart? Jean introduces Angus to the despicable Ashley Madison ad and what’s the deal with Colebrook St? We were delighted to have musicians Louie King and Johnny Bassoon aka “The New Looseman Brothers” from Sex on Toast and The Lagerphones drop in to talk about touring with Bullfight, their fave music and shopping at Psarakos.   Stream or download Ep 23 here or subscribe and listen via iTunes or Stitcher.

Episode 22. It’s 2015 and the first QTPOD for the year is a doozy! Angus is going to be one embarrassing father and Jean has no text message etiquette. Angus talks seriously about infamous local rapper, RAED, while Jean is just seriously broke. We were pumped to have local heroes Hudson and Henry from The Cactus Channel and Karate Boogaloo in for a chat about polka, cauldrons, their dream gigs and online dating sites. It was all pretty silly.  Oh! And Snoop Dogg became a grandfather!   Stream or download Ep 22 here. or subscribe and listen via iTunes or Stitcher.    

Episode 21. Another year, another Festive Pause! It’s the final episode of 2014! Jean got caught listening to ABBA on the train and; she kinda wishes she could time-travel. Angus gets mistaken as a little boy in taxis; and we talk shop about the joyous new D’Angelo album. Plus nu-metal shame, end of year shout outs and more talk about Bahn Mi’s.   We were thrilled to have comedian Nick Capper in for a chat about his life as a new Melbourne dirt bag, audition call backs plus Nick gives us the lowdown on some of the craziest gigs ever at cult comedy night, Phuklub. Stream or download Ep 21 here. or subscribe and listen via iTunes or Stitcher. It’s a bumper “Festive Pause Edition” of QTPOD. Come spend some Quality Time!  

Angus is all about the karaoke, in the latest ep of QTPOD. Jean feels like she’s been in a parallel universe plus “Sux to be a Girl”, Perth edition! Parlour magician and social commentator, DR EL SUAVO drops into the QTPAD to talk about old world entertainment and magic, politics and touring bowling clubs. Stream or download Ep 20 here. or subscribe and listen via iTunes or Stitcher. Come spend some Quality Time!

Episode 19. Angus has just joined the “27 Club” and Jean directs some old ladies to The Tote in the latest episode of QTPOD. Plus Angus has been blanking Jesse’s housemate for months. We were thrilled to have Zak and Broden from sketch group AUNTY DONNA drop in to talk a whole heap of lies and nonsense. Jean may have pissed her pants from laughing…seriously. Stream or download Ep 19 here. or subscribe and listen via iTunes or Stitcher. Aunty Donna’s recent efforts for ABC Iview’s Fresh Blood are amazing. Check it out here! Come spend some Quality Time!  

Angus is hangover and Jean is “Reaganing” on the latest episode of #QTPOD. Angus has been reflecting on old advice that Jean gave him about girls. Jean is pretty sure she’d make a pretty great homemaker. Jesse and Angus debate the merits of Prince’s latest album, and Angus comes up with a great idea for a Limp Bizkit exhibition. Our special guest is the exceptionally talented and beautiful Hayley Foster aka TANZER. She drops into the “cutey pad” to talk fashion, drag queens and her history in the music world. Stream or download EP 18 here or listen via iTunes or Stitcher.  Tanzer's new single, That’s Why Darling, is a lush, beautifully orchestrated tune. Check it out! Come spend some Quality Time.

Episode 17. Jean and Angus have just been to concert- hecklers, desperate metal heads and punk chics at a solo acoustic guitar show? Yep! Plus another edition of “Sux to be a Girl” Our special guest is our dear friend, the wonderfully talented, slightly crazy and genuine sweetheart, CLINTON "BÅR" MCKINNON from Mr Bungle and Umlaut. We talk to him about creating music, time signatures and he addresses those pesky “reunion” rumours. Stream or download here or via iTunes or Sticher Come spend some Quality Time!

Episode 16. Jean and Angus muse about good Jail TV and how they’d fare in the big-house, plus we chat about ultimate creepy old man, Rolf Harris. Our special guest is actor and author of The Disaster Artist, GREG SESTERO. You may know him as Mark from “the Citizen Kane of bad movies” The Room. We talk to him about bad movies, the naiveté of youth and the enigma of Tommy Wiseau.  Did you know that Jean was responsible for bringing The Room to Australia? Did you know that Angus is one of the early Australian fans of The Room? Stream or download here or listen via iTunes or Stitcher. A bumper edition of Quality Time!

Episode 15. Baldness, fast food instant indigestion, Jean talks to herself in the shower plus Angus does a Hugh Grant impression not to be missed. The luminous playwright and dramaturge BRIDGET MACKEY visits the QTPAD, and we talk about writing for theatre, Samuel Beckett and lame-ass musicals. Stream or download Ep 19 here or subscribe and listen via iTunes or Stitcher. Did you know that Jean quit her job at Hungry Jacks during the Perth Christmas Pageant in 1995?

Episode 14. Angus isn’t into zucchini but he has been hanging out with Skateboard P. Jean never, ever gets to hold the baby. And we are joined by comedian and podcaster, Alasdair Tremblay Birchall to talk making comedy, hyphenated surnames and Snag Stand.   Stream or download Ep 14 here or subscribe and listen via iTunes or Stitcher. Condragulations, you’re listening to Quality Time with Jean and Angus.

Episode 13. Angus is sleep deprived; Jean bombed super badly on stage and we have another installment of Sux to be a Girl. Plus we chat to musician KIRKIS as he waits for the Internet guy. And we have a special edition of Good Song, Bad Song with guest JESSE FULTONE who talks about a classic album from the vault. Stream or download Ep 13 here  or subscribe and listen via iTunes or Stitcher.  

Episode 12. Angus thinks he’s fat, we discuss the recent INXS TV movie and Jean admits she thinks Michael Hutchence is a dick. Plus we chat with documentary maker JEFF DANIELS who taught Angus at high school and is Jean’s former housemate! Stream or download Ep 12 here or subscribe and listen via iTunes or Stitcher.  Yep, just another episode of Quality Time with Jean and Angus.

Episode 11. It’s our first episode for 2014! Angus is drunk, Jesse is making his way around town in a limousine and Jean is going through her fourth Snoop Dogg phase. Quality Time with Jean and Angus returns with special guests Nai Palm and Paul Bender from HIATUS KAIYOTE. Stream or download Ep 11 here or subscribe and listen via iTunes or Stitcher. Come spend some quality time.

Episode 10. Join us for the final episode for 2013! Jean reports back about her recent standup slot, we introduce a new segment called "Ang's Pranks" and we express our love for Neil Hamburger.  PLUS we are joined by fellow podcaster, writer and superfan SIMONE TURKINGTON who talks TV show obessions, Taco Bell and her fear of wet bread. Stream or download Ep 10 here  or subscribe and listen via iTunes or Stitcher.  

Episode 9.  Jean has a terrible pair of shorts, reports from Angus's birthday party and horror films from childhood PLUS we chat to film programmer ZAK HEPBURN about cult films. Here's a pic of Zak being all fancy, reviewing for ABCTV.  Stream or download Ep 9 here or subscribe and listen via iTunes or Stitcher.

Episode 8. It's the morning after the Australian Federal Election.We talk old man baby faces, Jean's righteous indignation And we chat with musician JESSE FULTONE from Tin Lion. Stream or download Ep 8 here or subscribe and listen via iTunes or Stitcher. Come Spend some Quality Time.

Episode 7. Viva La Music! We talk Jean's bucket hat, housemates + a new segment- Good Song/Bad Song plus we talk to plasterer, stand-up comic and Angus's housemate, STEPHEN BROOKS. Stream or download Ep 7 here or subscribe and listen via iTunes or Stitcher. Come Spend some Quality Time.  

Episode 6. We discuss Robert Downey Jr's brief career in music, "Hollywood Ugly" and what is Baba Ganilia? Plus we're joined at AA's new studio by musician Mr Laneous from Laneous and the Family Yah. Stream or download Ep 6 here or subscribe and listen via iTunes or Stitcher.  Come Spend some Quality Time.

Episode 5. We discuss the backstage at gigs, Jean's dreams plus we chat with comedy makers Touched by an Angle Grinder's Greta Harrison and Matthew Vaughan. Stream or download Ep 5 here or subscribe and listen via iTunes or Stitcher. Come Spend some Quality Time.  

Episode 4. We discuss the Festive Pause, why Jean needs to relax & what the hell is PPPP? Plus we chat with Sex on Toast's (and Bullfight) Ben Harrison and James Bowers. Stream or download Ep 4 here or subscribe and listen via iTunes or Stitcher. Come Spend some Quality Time.  

Episode 3. We talk street buskers, foley artists and Ang Lee and the C.E.E of MANDEK PENHA for a chat in the QT attic. Stream or download Ep 3 here or subscribe and listen via iTunes or Stitcher.   Come Spend some Quality Time.  

Episode 2. We talk douchebags and gig etiquette, why it sux to be a girl and chat to the Melbourne International Comedy Festival's Raw Comedy and Golden Gibbo winner, Luis from LESSONS WITH LUIS. Stream or download Ep 2 here or subscribe and listen via iTunes or Stitcher. Come Spend some Quality Time.

Welcome to Quality Time with Jean and Angus! Episode 1: Come into our world as we discuss the really important stuff: workplace cocks, time-wasting, school band and a very special backstage chat with America's Funnyman, NEIL HAMBURGER.  Stream or download Ep 1 here or subscribe and listen via iTunes or Stitcher. Come Spend some Quality Time.