Wherein Dom immediately puts Matt on the spot, Emily is the reason for the season, insidezero @ Chapel Off Chapel, DI has a real Cat and he knows anniversary dates, Tim Apple knows (thank you D. Trump), a technological slice of life from Bradshaw family home, the Segway segue. We discuss What In The World Would You Get Rid Of?, DI’s goal to have a …

Wherein there are Sticky Moments, the YouTubes, camp-ers, words with no dis-opposites, DI is the Human Wheel Of Fortune, smelly car smelly car what have they been feeding you? (smell particles exist). We discuss that DI is super really exhausted, MB is back working with studio clients, DI nerds out with students (and us), everything needs to be act…

Wherein DI is suspenseful, Bernard TomItaliano gets a mention, there's something everywhere, Jose vs JoseB (can we even say can that anymore?), vs lookylikies, and autobiographical songs are mentioned. We discuss why made for Netfilx movies are no good, Latin names for things, the fact that just because one hears something doesn't mean it happened,…

Wherein… WE’RE BACK!! and there’s a Commitments reference, a Coolroom reference, hiatus hernia is discussed (see below), Therese can tie a knot in a snake, and it’s post-gig at Crown Casino. We discuss balloon animals, Long and Deep is the new duo, which Ronnie would you be?, DI has a teaching degree, the front guy or the support, why did that stop…

Wherein it’s another big one, and MB is confused about the world of podcast recording. We discuss (lucky & grateful) MB’s iso-birthday weekend, DI wants quiet birthday time, why MB won’t organise his own stuff (feels awkward about other people doing it too), what motivates us, frigates, bands are hard when you’re an adult, DI’s means to an end, Mr …

Wherein DI in a dressing gown, and each we Spade Face. We discuss MB’s early b’day gifts, bedroom sneak(er)ing, what we can’t do, MB does a VR meeting, visiting the Fifth Province, Dry (Half) July, #meeeeetoo, MB goes plumbing, DI goes carpenting. Also; thermostats & zoning, long sleeved t-shirt discussion, Clampy Spanner, what was thing thing call…

Wherein it’s the longest for a while, and there’s equidistant heads. We discuss slideshows, whispering walls, Rebel Wilson is likeable, online shopping, the 80% MB doesn’t want to talk to, how hard is it to be nice (when everything happens for a reason?), DI on “The Anywheres”, Matt-splaining, entertaining(?) Also; it gets heavy a bit by accident, …

Wherein both Dick Van Dyke and Max Headroom get an early run, and we are forced to question our motivation. We discuss the pronunciation of DI’s name and heritage, rapscallion definition, clouds, MB paraphrases DI’s lyrics. Also; a breakdown of “Ripples”, DI’s dog-groomer’s sister, ‘muse’, DI’s process, how songs are written atm - know your music h…

Wherein there’s almost immediately a Benny Hill and a Sexy R2D2. We discuss songwriting philosophies, too hot for polar fleece, The Devil Next Door - a synopsis. Also; online breakdowns - our experiences, MB requires 24 hours, Wang Out Wednesday, James is a quitter, TRC aeroplane irresponsibility, resurrecting Apple Photos and DI refuses vociferous…

Wherein it’s the worst start to a show ever, DI has a scratch on his neck, and We’re All From Somewhere Else. We discuss “tummy” aches, bowel aches, and blood worms; “sustenance corner”, brass and wool, #cancelculture - who’s to blame?, MB explodes about Roman roads. Also; deep frying stuff, MB’s never had a Gaytime, inclusive Smurf’s hat, Chris Li…

Wherein we’re live-streaming from DI’s place, and it’s slightly mayhemic. We discuss DI’s clicky mouse and stained screen, how Sweden got it wrong, when protesting turns into looting. Also; WA’s at the head of something, “Corona Belly”, DI’s been chainsawing, our YouTube feeds, cold snacks, eyelash wiping, why The Hurt Party took so long to release…

Wherein there’s an audience for our sesquicentennial - where does that come from? We discuss cheating at trivia, real names of rockstars, don’t trust double first names, webbed toes & big nuts, books of questions, who left the dogs in? Also; aka. argumentative, SJP, GJWHF, WWDID, moist spurts, DI drops a big swear, what will Corporate look like?, w…

Wherein it’s too metaphysical and ‘early’, DI talks about yachts and MB can hear the birds. We discuss birds, dogs, ‘the current rules’, Insemenoid - turns out it IS X-rated, (brain scarring), Rod Stewart, Hot Legs, DI disappears while MB speaks about furniture. Also; if your mum says you’re her favourite then you know it isn’t you, ballot/ballet, …

Wherein we’ve had some issues but we’re ok, and we each need a “firmware update”. We discuss who of us knows tech things, Live-stream anxiety, how Notifications work, loud vehicles vs little willies - MB theorises about an ex-gf. Also; video quality, supply & demand vs price-gouging, ‘we get the audiences we deserve’, MB worries about DI coming bac…

Wherein MB can’t remember the last time he went on a date, we talk about “The Date Hat”. We discuss travelling solo - how it relates to long hair, cultural differences, and playing guitar; DI tells us some rules, “All Fun & Games with Ráv Thomas”, “The Coolroom” - a promo spot (MB recorded an episode). Also; Jokes from the 70s, speech impediments f…

Wherein Zoom is happening and it’s smooooth, the world’s gone super quiet, MB does a Virtual Magic 8 Ball, and you can’t believe anything. We discuss notoriously long arms, AusGov bipartisanship just as Trump Tweets policy unilaterally, US politics, why Hillary lost (Clinton, not Edmund), show me the figures vs what’s the perception. Also; “Don’t w…

Wherein we are Zoom-ing, and MB’s out of beer. We discuss our salubrious surroundings, chair-balancing, Rebel cast-members and All-stars, teamwork, DI posits a circus theory (that isn’t about us) Also; DI bags a bargain, earhole pockets, a Japanese prediction, DI is struggling in family areas, white gaffa fail, news was good for a while, MB’s disap…

Wherein the Hellos are pre-recorded, and MB is Confused As. We discuss the internet (oooh), and gigs together but separate (OOOH), MB’s many mixing desks, buying gear for specific a purpose, free Dumbo, people are drinking more?! Also; repeatedly trying to write the same song, not exercising means not sleeping, MB is old school, DI’s Paul Simon thi…

Wherein DI’s finally lost count, and MB’s back to normal. We discuss MB achieving Peak Sadness, and how expressing stuff fixes that, DI’s warm-up regime, MB GMA, Back to Bacharach, Ezekiel Ox’s 24 hour online gig (link below), Justice Being Seen To Be Done and Adults Don’t Like To Learn Things, MB perceived as ‘just a rock guy’. Also; Jason McNamar…

Wherein we are Skyping, and things are a little delayed, DI is having one of those years, and MB is tidying (and gets shamed). We discuss the biggest thing to happen since MB was born, DI’s head’s an emoji (and that’s the way he likes it), MB’s admin’s up-to-date (doodah), DI is avian - bird metaphors, 'the media' seems to have improved…?, Wonder W…

Wherein we are not Socially Distant. We discuss 16 minute quarters, we don’t know facts and figures, not enough testing kits, Chinese Whispers. Also; world leaders need to be clear in their language, Travel Ban or Travel Advisory?, the lights go out and MB’s car goes mad. And: MB reads a quote, DI is very clear about language, we hugged today (GASP…

Wherein we are in the outdoors at the studio, MB has a touch of Coronavirus and DI is having a long year. We discuss (unsurprisingly) Covid-19, DI posits a litigious theory, Shen Yun -There’s Always Ways & Means, people are scary (toilet paper), MB is confused by another DI theory, “Pop’s Shop”. Also; DI is emotionally intelligent, The Anywheres - …

Wherein MB gets a message during the intro, and DI confuses the issue. (DI also spends the whole podcast trying get MB out of his sick cat funk.) We discuss words DI has never heard before, and makes up his own rules, and then makes a weird metaphor. Also; On This Day, the etymology of nylon and canola, the Beatles were a bit sexy, how long it take…

Wherein DI is slurping instant coffee, and MB nearly wears it. We discuss if Febreze is still a thing - DI shares a story of days gone by, MB is ashamed, stop being best mates with Jaxxon, beer and ice cream for dinner, MB extensively rants about wafers and DI disabuses him. Also; Feelings Are Metaphorical, Trump’s our (metaphorical) next door neig…

Wherein DI is DP, we do maths (poorly), and who said it first? We discuss MB is angered by sign language, we’re too old for things, No Cash No Sugar, Jenga, the name of a venue, the name of a comedian, MB’s stuff doesn’t sync, “We’re going to talk about aeroplanes” (we don’t). Also; nothing is 18000mm!; Awards Shows, DI says ‘not a political platfo…

Wherein it’s 'DOM', and MB is Twice The Dog, and where was Bernard Tomic? We discuss Bone Tomahawk, 2164 movies, engagement ring shopping - MB tries to learn - It’s Not Easy, But Interesting & Intricate, callbacks aren’t always funny, Chicago - a light review. Also; Superbowl - lip-synching, Jumbo-Tron, small and humble breasts, DI doesn’t have the…

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Wherein it’s by accident immediately Domza’s gadgets, DI is in Tamworth, MB’s stuck at home, and DI is writing a song a week. We discuss the ubiquity of mobile phones, stop recording concerts(!), screen time, DI jamming in T’worth, DI does some live trolling just like Siri. Also; Celtic names, convertible ducks, What’s a Hen Pen?, fun gigs in DI’s …

Wherein immediately something awful happens to MB’s voice, and Ray Romano steps in. We discuss things we’ve already discussed, relationship silence, MB’s ideal Monday, being overrun with options, 30% of the stuff DI does doesn’t add to his life. Also; all of a sudden, DI goes back to Tamworth, the WIRF Masquerade Ball - click the link, MB’s Insta f…

Wherein we somehow don’t introduce ourselves, DI’s in a dorm room learning country, MB’s in his studio drinking a beer. We discuss DI’s Tamworth experiences thus far, MB’s Airlie Beach experiences, weird tropical bugs. Also; Bushfires (obviously), obfuscation, 'mourn porn’, (‘virtue signalling’), MB’s not in favour of bushfires (bold stance, no?), …

Wherein the set-up is decidedly poor, and we talk about Dom’s (wall)hole, knocking down house parts, and puppet shows. We discuss fruit beginning with “H”, our respective NYEs, the trueness of DI’s GF, MB’s current accom (salubrious), an hostel story, Rebel Wilson - a varied discussion. Also; the high level of musical talent in Airlie Beach, MB’s 2…

Wherein it’s Christmas Eve, 130 has no significance, our small friend Jackson, Oh My Word(s), we “peek in our abilities”, to whom do we say Merry Christmas? (another disagreement). We discuss Argo f*ck yourself, MB “trims the tree” (and nearly dies), we make some fat jokes about ourselves, make the mistake you’d prefer to make, we have a big disagr…

Wherein we are wearing gifted Two Ring Circus t-shirts, there’s a weather conversation, and we wonder where the Romans did their carpentry. We discuss the significance of 130, MB’s corn-eating cat, DI’s speech impediment, Save It for The Podcast Bradshaw, best Christmas songs, "what’s this bit?” Also; MB goes to a birthday party and has deep conver…

Wherein we are pre-gig in MB’s car, talking about who’s who’s wuzza, Béyonce who?, feminism wins, Vili’s pies, DI was in SA (for dinner) We discuss a polite young man, a hurdy gurdy, driving a piano onstage, Last FM for setlists, Elton John’s Zimmer Frame to Heaven. Also; singers within their range, guitar touch goes first, 'he prayed fletless guit…

Wherein Dom’s nonna, Dolemite is my Name, movie production things, and Eddie (50 Million!) Murphy, Terminator, Charlie’s Angels, and DI’s ex-gfs are all spoken of in the first twenty minutes. We discuss Miley Ray Cyrus (positively), Ozzy Osbourne, fake cosmetics, Scarlett? No!, Shaft? No!, Bill & Ted Need Wedding Parties? No! Also; Watching a funny…

Wherein we are pre-Wednesday gig recording, FCUK is instructed, we learn DI leaves just in case t-shirts in his car, and many puns occur. We discuss where men work, DI and MB both had their cars washed, stolen Woolies bags, do we need to hear from the pilot?, airport security. Also; MB does an accent, we harken back to Ep 123, DI's chicken ’n’ neig…

Wherein there’s a small brown animal, some giraffe anatomy 101, and some of what Jordi suggested. We discuss chocolate ice-cream on a stick, Florentines, Rolos vs MilkDuds, MB’s illness - doctor conversations. Also; repairs vs new, Kevin Smith’s drug trajectory, a Road Rage story from today. And: Puppy stories, “you all look alike to me”, 20 questi…

Wherein we are pre-gig on a Friday, and tomorrow is Thunder Storm Asthma Day. We discuss Wogs Out Of Work (allegedly an arse-face.) Also; DI’s having a messy life/time since holidays, too many things to do, Anxious is as Anxious does. And: DI’s yogurt stain, Kemper fail blues, the difference between Cat5 and Cat6, MB thinks his cat’s going bald, ha…

Wherein it’s post-gig, and we talk about muso money, dickie seats, and horse puns. We discuss DI’s holiyay, and coming back to life, and getting back to health, a plant-based diet?, MB is “light”, DI ate some chicken, MB had a chocolate milkshake. Also; get on ya bike MB, DI is clumsy?, avocado pits, MSU, “the Delilah scandal", stop digging for out…

Wherein the title reads like MB locked his keys in his car again, whereas it’s actually an extension of the previous ep. We discuss the Australia Talks survey, DI rants, travel experience broadens the mind, MB picks a bad example, who feels safe?, DI is dead centre, 67% of men aren’t feminists. Also; JOKER - a conversation, DI thinks it’s remarkabl…

Wherein we’re on the road again, and this is why… We discuss car dramas & car noises; MB needs to work harder. Also; DI’s dodgy shoulder, MB’s exorcises his personal demons (thanks for listening). And: Melways (Hobways?), Addy Addy, "why do I make people count on me and then let them down?", DI gently explains some things about friendship. Plus: MB…

Wherein it’s another (very) sloppy start in the new digs, someone rings Matt, Cat rings Dom, and we talk about same-sex marriage. We discuss Freedom of Choice, how much do roadsigns cost?, cats vs dogs (which are better drivers), and other animals are spoken of at some length. Also; boat sewage, aeroplanes with no wheels, 99% Invisible, capitalism,…

Wherein we have a sloppy start, and a fight is threatened. We discuss new Apple products, car logs, National Vegetarian Day, S/Cat.7’s favourite things, (pretentious) Sprocket’s sand pit. Also; MB ran into a wall at A Midnight Visit, why does everyone know Shaun?, The Royal Melbourne Show, Bertie Beetles (MB messed up!). And: an house-warming, DI h…

Wherein DI is happy about the forthcoming gig we’re doing together, and sad about something recently past. We discuss regret, remorse (and foresight and waders), a Day Off, we’ll all be dead soon, The Royal Show! Also; why isn’t DI invited, muso weirdness, A Touch Of The Reformed Smoker, DI back on FB a little bit, and mimes a little bit (off camer…

Wherein we are stuck in traffic, it was DI’s birthday yesterday and he needs to wee. We discuss the climate change rally happening (all around us in Melbourne city), shaving in the shower, a kid in a backpack. Also; MB’s new car not being long enough for a dead body, MB’s Starbucks mess-up, dumb cars and cynical car-makers. And: MB rants about conf…

Wherein we are car-versationing before DI’s gig, and the subject of silent letters is raised. We discuss Dom’s new neighbour Adam, water (de-)restrictions, car washing, lawn watering, cleaning the yard, MB ex- was tough, flatmate anecdotes. Also; MB rants about guys with small penises (and loud cars), motor racing is loud, MB’s heater’s broken, cor…

Wherein we are post gig in MB’s new car, and we talk about DI's new house, as well as his past nice houses, plus permanent car signage. We discuss port(s), MB’s Dad’s yacht, “luffing”, Lara’s far-er, Twin Peaks, Schitt’s Creek, Maureen (Catherine) O’Hara, Skippy. Also; DI’s no FB, Sam Brown, a Crown bar staff member story, it doesn’t take much to b…

Wherein DI introduces the show as the final episode, and MB admits to being PassAg. We discuss FB interactions & de-friendments, MB makes discoveries, DI discusses tools, and that his best mate is sometimes a dick, MB says “creamy” and DI says “indoctrinate”. Also; FB interactions aren’t “conversations", they’re “invitations to commentary“, MB’s a …

Wherein MB immediately asks about geometry, and DI is Rich Uncle Pennybags (1144!) We discuss Sarah Silverman getting sacked, “cancel cause”, “de-platformed”, Siquó, being held to past account, comedians as necessary social observers, the perception of wrongdoing, “righteousness porn”. Also; DI’s RBT story, Mariah Carey - DI knows things, MB was (i…

Wherein we are pre-gig car-versationing, confusion reigns about marines, there’s troublesome hair, and DI fails music(!) We discuss taking and giving advice, “fallback plans”, MB discovers and at the same time shares a Big Personal Truth, why we do what we do. Also; MB catches up with an old friend (not a euphemism), Just Do Something (it?), procra…