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Slow BurnThe Slate Culture Gift GuideHark, the holiday season is upon us—and with it the most solemn of festive traditions: a gift guide! In this video and podcast special, Slate hosts Dana Stevens, Chris Molanphy, and Willa Paskin beam-in from their collective hearths to deliver unto the internet their favorite gifts for culture lovers this holiday. In addition to sharing gifts, they also discuss the cultural artifact that is the “holiday gift guide,” and its history going back to the early 20th century, up to the modern day. See the entirety of the 1910 gift guide Our Special Holiday Gift-Book from Greenhut-Siegel Cooper, and Esquir...
2025-12-1749 minSlow BurnThe Slate Culture Gift GuideHark, the holiday season is upon us—and with it the most solemn of festive traditions: a gift guide! In this video and podcast special, Slate hosts Dana Stevens, Chris Molanphy, and Willa Paskin beam-in from their collective hearths to deliver unto the internet their favorite gifts for culture lovers this holiday. In addition to sharing gifts, they also discuss the cultural artifact that is the “holiday gift guide,” and its history going back to the early 20th century, up to the modern day. See the entirety of the 1910 gift guide Our Special Holiday Gift-Book from Greenhut-Siegel Cooper, and Esquir...
2025-12-1748 min
Slate Culture FeedThe Slate Culture Gift GuideHark, the holiday season is upon us—and with it the most solemn of festive traditions: a gift guide! In this video and podcast special, Slate hosts Dana Stevens, Chris Molanphy, and Willa Paskin beam-in from their collective hearths to deliver unto the internet their favorite gifts for culture lovers this holiday. In addition to sharing gifts, they also discuss the cultural artifact that is the “holiday gift guide,” and its history going back to the early 20th century, up to the modern day. See the entirety of the 1910 gift guide Our Special Holiday Gift-Book from Greenhut-Siegel Cooper, and Esquir...
2025-11-1248 min
Hit Parade | Music History and Music TriviaThe Slate Culture Gift GuideHark, the holiday season is upon us—and with it, the most solemn of festive traditions: a gift guide! In this video and podcast special, Slate hosts Dana Stevens, Chris Molanphy, and Willa Paskin beam in from their collective hearths to deliver unto the internet their favorite gifts for culture lovers. In addition to sharing gifts, they also discuss the cultural artifact that is the “holiday gift guide,” and its history going back to the early 20th century, up to the modern day. See the entirety of the 1910 gift guide Our Special Holiday Gift-Book from Greenhut-Siegel Cooper, and Esquire’s ultra...
2025-11-1249 minDecoder RingThe Slate Culture Gift GuideHark, the holiday season is upon us—and with it the most solemn of festive traditions: a gift guide! In this video and podcast special, Slate hosts Dana Stevens, Chris Molanphy, and Willa Paskin beam-in from their collective hearths to deliver unto the internet their favorite gifts for culture lovers this holiday. In addition to sharing gifts, they also discuss the cultural artifact that is the “holiday gift guide,” and its history going back to the early 20th century, up to the modern day. See the entirety of the 1910 gift guide Our Special Holiday Gift-Book from Greenhut-Siegel Cooper, and Esquir...
2025-11-1249 minHit Parade | Music History and Music TriviaThe Slate Culture Gift GuideHark, the holiday season is upon us—and with it, the most solemn of festive traditions: a gift guide! In this video and podcast special, Slate hosts Dana Stevens, Chris Molanphy, and Willa Paskin beam in from their collective hearths to deliver unto the internet their favorite gifts for culture lovers. In addition to sharing gifts, they also discuss the cultural artifact that is the “holiday gift guide,” and its history going back to the early 20th century, up to the modern day. See the entirety of the 1910 gift guide Our Special Holiday Gift-Book from Greenhut-Siegel Cooper, and Esquire’s ultra...
2025-11-1248 minDecoder RingThe Slate Culture Gift GuideHark, the holiday season is upon us—and with it the most solemn of festive traditions: a gift guide! In this video and podcast special, Slate hosts Dana Stevens, Chris Molanphy, and Willa Paskin beam-in from their collective hearths to deliver unto the internet their favorite gifts for culture lovers this holiday. In addition to sharing gifts, they also discuss the cultural artifact that is the “holiday gift guide,” and its history going back to the early 20th century, up to the modern day. See the entirety of the 1910 gift guide Our Special Holiday Gift-Book from Greenhut-Siegel Cooper, and Esquir...
2025-11-1248 minSlate Culture FeedThe Slate Culture Gift GuideHark, the holiday season is upon us—and with it, the most solemn of festive traditions: a gift guide! In this video and podcast special, Slate hosts Dana Stevens, Chris Molanphy, and Willa Paskin beam in from their collective hearths to deliver unto the internet their favorite gifts for culture lovers. In addition to sharing gifts, they also discuss the cultural artifact that is the “holiday gift guide,” and its history going back to the early 20th century, up to the modern day. See the entirety of the 1910 gift guide Our Special Holiday Gift-Book from Greenhut-Siegel Cooper, and Esquire’s ultra...
2025-11-1248 minSlate Daily FeedThe Slate Culture Gift GuideHark, the holiday season is upon us—and with it, the most solemn of festive traditions: a gift guide! In this video and podcast special, Slate hosts Dana Stevens, Chris Molanphy, and Willa Paskin beam in from their collective hearths to deliver unto the internet their favorite gifts for culture lovers. In addition to sharing gifts, they also discuss the cultural artifact that is the “holiday gift guide,” and its history going back to the early 20th century, up to the modern day. See the entirety of the 1910 gift guide Our Special Holiday Gift-Book from Greenhut-Siegel Cooper, and Esquire’s ultra...
2025-11-1248 minSlate Daily FeedThe Slate Culture Gift GuideHark, the holiday season is upon us—and with it the most solemn of festive traditions: a gift guide! In this video and podcast special, Slate hosts Dana Stevens, Chris Molanphy, and Willa Paskin beam-in from their collective hearths to deliver unto the internet their favorite gifts for culture lovers this holiday. In addition to sharing gifts, they also discuss the cultural artifact that is the “holiday gift guide,” and its history going back to the early 20th century, up to the modern day. See the entirety of the 1910 gift guide Our Special Holiday Gift-Book from Greenhut-Siegel Cooper, and Esquir...
2025-11-1248 minSlow BurnDecoder Ring | The Red String Board ConspiracyThere’s a ubiquitous prop in just about every police procedural and conspiracy thriller: a cork board pinned with documents, newspaper clippings, and Polaroid photos, all connected by a web of red string. They go by many names, including pin boards, string boards, evidence boards, investigation walls, conspiracy walls, and walls of crazy. These boards can be vehicles of insight or manifestations of madness—and in many cases, both. But where did they come from? And can they really solve a crime?In this episode, we try to unwind the red string board all the way to its...
2025-10-2246 min
Slate Culture FeedDecoder Ring | The Red String Board ConspiracyThere’s a ubiquitous prop in just about every police procedural and conspiracy thriller: a cork board pinned with documents, newspaper clippings, and Polaroid photos, all connected by a web of red string. They go by many names, including pin boards, string boards, evidence boards, investigation walls, conspiracy walls, and walls of crazy. These boards can be vehicles of insight or manifestations of madness—and in many cases, both. But where did they come from? And can they really solve a crime?
In this episode, we try to unwind the red string board all the way to its...
2025-10-2251 min
Slate Daily FeedDecoder Ring | The Red String Board ConspiracyThere’s a ubiquitous prop in just about every police procedural and conspiracy thriller: a cork board pinned with documents, newspaper clippings, and Polaroid photos, all connected by a web of red string. They go by many names, including pin boards, string boards, evidence boards, investigation walls, conspiracy walls, and walls of crazy. These boards can be vehicles of insight or manifestations of madness—and in many cases, both. But where did they come from? And can they really solve a crime?
In this episode, we try to unwind the red string board all the way to its...
2025-10-2251 min
Decoder RingThe Red String Board ConspiracyThere’s a ubiquitous prop in just about every police procedural and conspiracy thriller: a cork board pinned with documents, newspaper clippings, and Polaroid photos, all connected by a web of red string. They go by many names, including pin boards, string boards, evidence boards, investigation walls, conspiracy walls, and walls of crazy. These boards can be vehicles of insight or manifestations of madness—and in many cases, both. But where did they come from? And can they really solve a crime?In this episode, we try to unwind the red string board all the way to its...
2025-10-2246 min
Decoder RingAndrew Wyeth's Secret Nudes (Encore)In 1986, Andrew Wyeth was the most famous painter in America. He was a household name, on the cover of magazines and tapped to paint presidents. And then he revealed a secret cache of 240 pieces of artwork, many provocative, all featuring the same nude female model. This collection, called The Helga Pictures, had been completed over 15 years and hidden from his wife, until they were revealed and wound up on the covers of both Time Magazine and Newsweek. The implication of these paintings were clear: Wyeth must have been having an affair, but then the story got complicated. Was it...
2024-03-2750 minSlow BurnDecoder Ring: Andrew Wyeth's Secret Nudes (Encore)In 1986, Andrew Wyeth was the most famous painter in America. He was a household name, on the cover of magazines and tapped to paint presidents. And then he revealed a secret cache of 240 pieces of artwork, many provocative, all featuring the same nude female model. This collection, called The Helga Pictures, had been completed over 15 years and hidden from his wife, until they were revealed and wound up on the covers of both Time Magazine and Newsweek. The implication of these paintings were clear: Wyeth must have been having an affair, but then the story got complicated. Was it...
2024-03-2750 minSlow BurnDecoder Ring: Andrew Wyeth's Secret Nudes (Encore)In 1986, Andrew Wyeth was the most famous painter in America. He was a household name, on the cover of magazines and tapped to paint presidents. And then he revealed a secret cache of 240 pieces of artwork, many provocative, all featuring the same nude female model. This collection, called The Helga Pictures, had been completed over 15 years and hidden from his wife, until they were revealed and wound up on the covers of both Time Magazine and Newsweek. The implication of these paintings were clear: Wyeth must have been having an affair, but then the story got complicated. Was it...
2024-03-2754 min
Slate HistoryDecoder Ring: Andrew Wyeth's Secret NudesIn 1986, Andrew Wyeth was the most famous painter in America. He was a household name, on the cover of magazines and tapped to paint presidents. And then he revealed a secret cache of 240 pieces of artwork, many provocative, all featuring the same nude female model. This collection, called The Helga Pictures, had been completed over 15 years and hidden from his wife, until they were revealed and wound up on the covers of both Time Magazine and Newsweek. The implication of these paintings were clear: Wyeth must have been having an affair, but then the story got complicated. Was it...
2024-03-2754 minSlate Culture FeedAndrew Wyeth's Secret Nudes (Encore)In 1986, Andrew Wyeth was the most famous painter in America. He was a household name, on the cover of magazines and tapped to paint presidents. And then he revealed a secret cache of 240 pieces of artwork, many provocative, all featuring the same nude female model. This collection, called The Helga Pictures, had been completed over 15 years and hidden from his wife, until they were revealed and wound up on the covers of both Time Magazine and Newsweek. The implication of these paintings were clear: Wyeth must have been having an affair, but then the story got complicated. Was it...
2024-03-2750 min
Slate Culture FeedDecoder Ring: The Truth About #TheDressOn today’s episode, we’re excited to share an episode from Slate’s Decoder Ring podcast that we think you’re going to love.In the history of viral images, #TheDress has got to be in the top 10. This unassuming photo of a party dress kicked off a global debate when people realized they were seeing it completely differently. Is it black and blue, or white and gold? In today’s episode, we’ll talk to someone who was there when the photo was first taken, and the BuzzFeed writer whose post briefly broke the internet. Then we go d...
2022-11-2634 minICYMIDecoder Ring: The Truth About #TheDressOn today’s episode, we’re excited to share an episode from Slate’s Decoder Ring podcast that we think you’re going to love.In the history of viral images, #TheDress has got to be in the top 10. This unassuming photo of a party dress kicked off a global debate when people realized they were seeing it completely differently. Is it black and blue, or white and gold? In today’s episode, we’ll talk to someone who was there when the photo was first taken, and the BuzzFeed writer whose post briefly broke the internet. Then we go d...
2022-11-2634 min
Slate TechnologyICYMI: Decoder Ring: The Truth About #TheDressOn today’s episode, we’re excited to share an episode from Slate’s Decoder Ring podcast that we think you’re going to love.In the history of viral images, #TheDress has got to be in the top 10. This unassuming photo of a party dress kicked off a global debate when people realized they were seeing it completely differently. Is it black and blue, or white and gold? In today’s episode, we’ll talk to someone who was there when the photo was first taken, and the BuzzFeed writer whose post briefly broke the internet. Then we go d...
2022-11-2638 minSlate TechnologyDecoder Ring: The Truth About #TheDressIn the history of viral images, #TheDress has got to be in the top 10. This unassuming photo of a party dress kicked off a global debate when people realized they were seeing it completely differently. Is it black and blue, or white and gold? In today’s episode, we’ll talk to someone who was there when the photo was first taken, and the BuzzFeed writer whose post briefly broke the internet. Then we go down the optical rabbit hole with a neuroscientist who’s been studying the The Dress for years. What does it reveal about the nature of tru...
2022-11-1536 minSlow BurnDecoder Ring: The Truth About #TheDressIn the history of viral images, #TheDress has got to be in the top 10. This unassuming photo of a party dress kicked off a global debate when people realized they were seeing it completely differently. Is it black and blue, or white and gold? In today’s episode, we’ll talk to someone who was there when the photo was first taken, and the BuzzFeed writer whose post briefly broke the internet. Then we go down the optical rabbit hole with a neuroscientist who’s been studying the The Dress for years. What does it reveal about the nature of tru...
2022-11-1532 minDecoder RingThe Truth About #TheDressIn the history of viral images, #TheDress has got to be in the top 10. This unassuming photo of a party dress kicked off a global debate when people realized they were seeing it completely differently. Is it black and blue, or white and gold? In today’s episode, we’ll talk to someone who was there when the photo was first taken, and the BuzzFeed writer whose post briefly broke the internet. Then we go down the optical rabbit hole with a neuroscientist who’s been studying the The Dress for years. What does it reveal about the nature of tru...
2022-11-1532 min
Slate HistoryDecoder Ring: The Truth About #TheDressIn the history of viral images, #TheDress has got to be in the top 10. This unassuming photo of a party dress kicked off a global debate when people realized they were seeing it completely differently. Is it black and blue, or white and gold? In today’s episode, we’ll talk to someone who was there when the photo was first taken, and the BuzzFeed writer whose post briefly broke the internet. Then we go down the optical rabbit hole with a neuroscientist who’s been studying the The Dress for years. What does it reveal about the nature of tru...
2022-11-1536 min
The Andrew Paskin Podcast12 - Matt Balaker - Greg GiraldoWe are joined by funny comedian, author and investment banker Matt Balaker to speak about a subject extremely dear to my heart, the brilliant comedian Greg Giraldo. We discuss Matt's amazing book 'Greg Giraldo: A Comedian's Story', the unbreakable legacy of 'Tough Crowd with Colin Quinn', the Comedy Cellar, Greg Giraldo the man, the curse of addiction, Greg's family, Matt's life and career, Bernie Madoff, the process of writing a book and much, much more!
2021-09-0539 min
The Andrew Paskin Podcast11 - Colonel Mikhail LyubimovJoining the APP is legendary KGB spymaster and acclaimed author Colonel Mikhail Lyubimov. A key figure in some of the most pivotal espionage events of the cold war, Colonel Lyubimov tells a raucous story about a CIA honeytrap gone awry, discusses the Cambridge Five and Kim Philby at length, relives having his cover blown when infiltrating the highest levels of British society, as well as the personal and ideological betrayal at the hands of Oleg Gordievsky and much, much more!
2021-05-2144 min
How To Not ComedyHTNC: #062 - Minus the Short Chubby Dude.No Puddin on this podcast. Ethan attempts to carry it without him with the help of comedian Andrew Paskin.
Enjoy!
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/howtonotcomedy
Intro Song by @mattbarkerart: https://www.instagram.com/mattbarkerart/
2021-04-2456 min
The Andrew Paskin PodcastThe APP is back ... Andrew Unnerves Russell Crowe!A story from The Rugby League Digest (part 1 of Chapter 26 of 'The Super League War' ep titled '100-nil'). Next week is the first real episode back with former KGB spymaster Col. Mikhail Lyubimov!
2021-04-0706 min
Ritual SenseEpisode 7: Nisim B'Chol Yom and Naming Daily MiraclesPart of the genius of Jewish blessings is the opportunity to see every single possible moment as a chance to find meaning. In this episode, we explore the Nisim B'Chol Yom, a series of blessings to recite in the morning to acknowledge our "daily miracles": from stretching, to sitting upright, to tying our shoes. For more, check out:
The text of the Daily Miracles in Hebrew, English transliteration, and English
Queer Morning Blessings on Dori Midnight's website
A musical version of the Morning Blessings by David Paskin
2021-03-3017 min
The Andrew Paskin Podcast10 - Terry Ellis - PrisonJoining the A.P.P for a brutally honest and heart-warming story of personal transformation, is career gangster turned prison reform expert and youth advocate Mr. Terry Ellis. Terry takes us through his devastating childhood, undiagnosed dyslexia, rise through the London underworld, prison terms, sobriety, high profile armed robberies, including the legendary ‘Ocean’s Eleven’ robbery, transforming his mindset within a therapy gaol among some of the world’s worst offenders, and coming out the other side as an accomplished author, family man, advocate and entrepreneur. Tune in for one of the most incredible life stories ever! Terry’s b...
2021-01-0957 min
The Andrew Paskin Podcast9 - Donte D'One - Racism (Part 2)This is part two of a wonderful interview with US-Australian promoter and author Donte D'One, we discuss Donte's appearance on Q and A, racism within the entertainment industry, US vs Australian racism, minority representation on TV, acting auditions, reparations, affirmative action, working on the Matrix films, racism on the street, how Donte runs his clubs and much, much more! Donte's books on stand up comedy and DJ ing are available now at comedyintheraw.com.au
2020-12-1630 min
The Andrew Paskin Podcast9 - Donte D'One - Racism (Part 1)This week the APP welcomes charismatic Las Vegas born Australian promoter Donte D’One. In part one of a wonderful chat we discuss Donte’s childhood in Las Vegas, his barrier-breaking parents, family tragedy, mafia controlled casinos, Vegas celebrity encounters including Liberace and Muhammad Ali, Donte’s rise into entrepreneurship, the evolution of DJ-ing and his momentous move to Australia. Look out for part 2 where we discuss racism within Australia and the entertainment business!
2020-11-2536 min
The Andrew Paskin Podcast8 - Valerie Khoo - WritingEntrepreneur Valerie Khoo joins us to discuss her successful artistic and business life, as well as her Puberty Blues style upbringing in the Shire. Classified as an entrepreneur for the A.P.P, Valerie is in fact a polymath. We speak about her passion for feature writing, economics background, writing for teen magazines, freelance writing, founding the amazing Australian Writers' Centre, true crime, crime writing, her passion for surface design, her other artistic endeavours, multiple podcasts and curating the brilliant Sydney Lunar Festival. Impossibly charming and refreshingly down to earth, this is a wonderful conversation!
2020-09-2446 min
The Andrew Paskin Podcast7 - Ben Damon - Boxing (Part 2)Part two of a wonderful conversation with boxing expert and filmmaker Ben Damon. We discuss the paternal nature of boxing, commentary techniques, punditry, Teddy Atlas, Political Science and Philosophy, TV news, fake experts, Floyd Mayweather, Connor McGregor, the Cleo Bachelor of the Year competition, and hosting Middle East racing coverage to an audience of 750 million people!
2020-09-0830 min
The Andrew Paskin Podcast7 - Ben Damon - Boxing (Part 1)Australian filmmaker and boxing commentator Ben Damon visits the APP to discuss his short films, upcoming feature documentary on boxer Sakio Bika, greyhound racing, working with Mike Tyson, Boxing's negatives and positives, boxing vs MMA, his upbringing, being trained by Johnny Lewis, Jeff 'The Hitman' Harding, Jeff Fenech, Anthony 'Choc' Mundine, Daniel 'Real Deal' Geale, Nice guys vs heels, Paul 'Hurricane' Briggs, boxing pageantry, bare-knuckle boxing and much, much more!
2020-08-2839 min
The Andrew Paskin Podcast6 - Katie Burch - ReligionWe are joined by hilarious Australian comedian Katie Burch to talk about her time in a US religious cult, her move into stand up comedy and living a happy and authentic life. The stories are incredible, funny, and quite poignant at times. We discuss Katie's meteoric rise in comedy, finding her voice, international missions, swat teams, livestock, firearms, Wendy's burgers and much, much more!
2020-07-1441 min
The Andrew Paskin Podcast5 - John McAdams - JFK AssassinationA world-renowned expert on the JFK assassination and Political Science Professor at Marquette University, John McAdams joins us to discuss how to think about conspiracy theories, the so-called "mysterious" deaths, the psychology of a conspiracy theorist, Professor McAdam's amazing website and book, the brilliant ABC documentary 'Beyond Conspiracy', G. Robert Blakely and the House Select Committee on Assassinations, dodgy dictaphone evidence, the science behind "back and to the left", witness testimony, Oliver Stone's 'JFK' film and the convoluted theories of Jim Garrison, Eladio del Valle, Perry Russo's troublesome testimony, Professor McAdam's Supreme Court victory over his employer, the infiltration o...
2020-06-231h 06
The Andrew Paskin Podcast4 - George Anastasia - MafiaIn this episode of the APP we are joined by acclaimed journalist, author and preeminent mafia expert Mr. George Anastasia. We discuss George's books, YouTube channel, upbringing and the working class essence of Philadelphia, the immigrant experience and the American Dream, Nicky Scarfo's reign of terror, "Crazy" Phil Leonetti, Tommy DelGiorno, Nick "The Crow" Carramundi, Joey Merlino and the new generation mobsters, George being the target of assassination himself, his career at the Philadelphia Inquirer, the decline of modern journalism and the impact of technology on organised crime.
2020-05-2141 min
The Andrew Paskin Podcast3 - Austen Tayshus - HolocaustIn this episode, legendary Australian comedian and intellectual Austen Tayshus brings the biggest crime of all to the A.P.P, we discuss the horrific impact of the holocaust on Austen's father and family, Austen's career beginnings under the tutelage of the equally legendary Rodney Rude, his adoration of Barry Humphries, love and respect for Billy Birmingham and much, much more!
2020-05-0439 min
The Andrew Paskin Podcast2 - David Boyle - DrugsIn this episode, hilarious and brutally honest comedian David Boyle joins us to discuss his incredibly raw podcast 'I'm Quitting Alcohol', we trash Australian comedy, lament the demon drink, hear some wild South American cocaine escapades, and analyse a blessed Australian court result.
2020-04-2048 min
Gurus of ComedyOneliner Comedians - with Andrew Paskin
On this podcast we are joined by friend of the show, Andrew Paskin. Andrew is a big fan of one liner comedians and their art.
We discuss some of the great and not so well known oneliner comedians:
Rodney Dangerfield
Phylis Diller
Jimmy Carr
Dennis Miller
Mitch Hedberg
Steven Wright
Demetri Martin
Here is a list lift from wikipedia if you are of the reading variety:
“I realised I was dyslexic when I went to a toga party dressed as a goat.” (Jimmy Carr)
“A baby seal walks into a club.”
“A dyslexic man walks...
2020-04-1326 min
The Andrew Paskin Podcast1 - Sean Woodland - SuicideIn this episode, we have a beautifully honest conversation with comedian Sean Woodland, we discuss competitive victimhood, mental health, history of suicide as a crime in Australia, living a contented life, the genesis and evolution of Sean's comedy career, the scariest heckler ever, authoring novels and much more!
2020-04-1143 minThe Andrew Paskin PodcastA.P.P - Introductory TeaserThis is an introductory teaser for an intelligent podcast about comedy and crime. Hosted by comedian and former criminal lawyer Andrew Paskin. Featuring interviews with comedians, lawyers, judges, criminals, academics, journalists, law enforcement, social workers and many others about their lives and experiences with crime.
2020-04-0102 min
Mark Williamson Chat ShowEpisode 142: Andrew PaskinHang on who’s Andrew Paskin, aren’t you Lester Diamond?
Confused, listen to the episode and it will all make sense, well as much sense as you can get with two dudes hanging out in a food court recording a podcast.
That’s right Comedy on EDGE presents the Chat show is back with host Mark Williamson and guest Andrew Paskin.
This week we chat about Andrew/Lester’s trip to Japan, Andre the Giant, Michel Clarke, Chicken Sashimi, CM Punk, the Yakuza and of course Colin ‘Funky’ Miller.
Got something to...
2016-10-2751 min
Crowd Work CastEpisode 5 - Andrew PaskinThis week I sit down with comedian, writer, lawyer and international travel insurance hero, Andrew Paskin. We chat about his many different jobs, growing up in Newcastle and of course comedy. Andrew Paskin Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2016-08-151h 01
Appointment TelevisionEpisode 021: Talking and watching TV, and what's new about binge-watchingMargaret, Kathryn and Andrew answer a listener mailbag question and discuss all the many nuances of when it is and is not okay to talk while watching television. Andrew reveals a rule in his house about what you’re allowed to say while watching Game of Thrones, and Margaret discusses the tricky ins and outs of being a veteran watching with a newbie. They then turn to the main topic: whether streaming television is a new genre and how binge-watching changes our opinions of shows. This topic is spurred on by Alan Sepinwall’s interview with Transparent creator Jill Solo...
2016-01-2141 minMark Williamson Chat ShowEpisode 135: Lester Diamond and Ryan CrawfordLive from EDGE HQ it’s Comedy on EDGE presents the Chat Show, this week host Mark Williamson is joined by Ryan ‘Special Comments’ Crawford and Lester Diamond.
Topics on the table this week include, the infamous live show, board games (yep!) and Queensland.
For more information please visit www.comedyonedge.com
Twitter fans follow us @comedyonedge, @MW__Oh, @LesterDiamond28 and @RyanTheCrawford.
2015-07-0647 minMark Williamson Chat ShowEpisode 131: Lester Diamond and Ryan CrawfordThis episode is about a man, a horse and the courts.
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2015-06-0151 minMark Williamson Chat ShowEpisode 130: Ryan Crawford and Lester DiamondWelcome everybody to Comedy on EDGE presents the Chat Show we are back after an extended hiatus recording live from EDGE HQ. This week host Mark Williamson is joined by Ryan ‘Special Comments’ Crawford and half man, well actually half a man Lester Diamond.
There is discussion a plenty this episode as we cover the big issues like why Barnaby Joyce should have shot Johnny Depp, the Royal Family; are they completely pointless? And beards this may have had something to do with the Queen.
New episodes of the podcast drop every Monday morning on iTun...
2015-05-2549 minMark Williamson Chat ShowEpisode 125: Lester DiamondThis week’s episode of Comedy on EDGE presents the Chat show features host Mark Williamson and World’s Worst Sound Guy Lester Diamond chatting back stage at Xago bar Lane cove (xago.com.au), before a show.
Topics on the table this week include Greg Bird (pre-cocaine bust), Eddie Murphy, Mark’s Grandpa and Lester’s greatest fear.
This week’s episode also has no intro music (sorry Mark’s fault).
For more info follow us all on twitter @comedyonedge, @MW__Oh, and @LesterDiamond28.
2015-02-2435 minMark Williamson Chat ShowEpisode 124: Lester Diamond and Ryan CrawfordThis week we had to edit out three minutes of us laughing at one of Lester’s jokes!
What’s the joke? Listen and find out (it’s in the back half of the ep).
Like us spread the word.
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2015-02-1747 minMark Williamson Chat ShowEpisode 118: Mark Williamson, Ryan Crawford, Lester Diamond and Jasmine LangdonHappy New Year!We’re back and by we I mean host Mark Williamson, Ryan ‘Special Comments’ Crawford and everyone’s favourite leech Lester Diamond.Also we have a health update on Jasmin the Intern as she continues her fight against cancer (and Lester).New listeners welcome, return listeners thank you for sticking with us.
Wanna chat to us best way is by twitter @comedyonedge, @MW__Oh, @RyanTheCrawford and @Lesterdiamond28. Or if you want to tell us something that takes more than 140 characters email info@comedyonedge.com
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2015-01-0651 minMark Williamson Chat ShowEpisode 117: New Years Eve W/Lester Diamond and Ryan CrawfordHappy New Year!
Host Mark Williamson is joined by Ryan ‘Special Comments’ Crawford and Lester ‘Living on a Prayer’ Diamond as they reflect on a year that was good for some (not Lester) and bad for others (Lester).
To talk to us tweet @comedyonedge, @MW__Oh, @RyanTheCrawford or @LesterDiamond28.
2014-12-3053 minMark Williamson Chat ShowEpisode 116: Christmas Episode with Mark Williamson, Ryan Crawford and Lester Diamond‘Tis the season.
Comedy on EDGE presents the Chat Show.
This week on the chat show there is a very giving and generous feel to the show. And by that I mean we insult each other and complain about christmas.
If you like the episode – tell your friends, tweet about us, Facebook link us and, if listening on iTunes, give us a rating or review.
For more info please visit www.comedyonedge.com
Or follow everybody on twitter
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Rya...
2014-12-2347 minMark Williamson Chat ShowEpisode 111: Ryan Crawford and Lester DiamondComedy on EDGE presents the Chat Show.
Live from EDGE HQ host Mark Williamson is joined by regulars Lester Diamond, Ryan ‘Special Comments’ Crawford and it’s a week where all three of them realise they are getting old.
That’s right it’s the grumpy old men episode so have a listen as the boys rant against the evil that is Ray White Real Estate and reminisce about the good old days (or in Lester’s case the good old day).
If you like the episode – tell your friends, tweet about us, Faceb...
2014-11-1149 minMark Williamson Chat ShowEpisode 100: Lester Diamond, Ryan Crawford and Carlo SandsComedy on EDGE presents the Chat Show.
Don Bradman’s average was 99.4, we made it to 100, suck it Don.
That’s right Ladies and Gentlemen the 100th episode of the little podcast that could is here. Joining host Mark Williamson is everyone’s favourite sound guy Ryan ‘Special Comments’ Crawford, everyone’s least favouite sound guy Lester Diamond and also there is a man voted the best ever Carlo to appear on the podcast, Carlo Sands.
Join us as we look back on some of our favourite episodes and look to the future with some dr...
2014-07-281h 09Mark Williamson Chat ShowEpisode 096: Shane Addison and Lester Diamond\'s carComedy on EDGE presents the Chat Show.
This week’s episode was recorded on the road, that’s right host Mark Williamson takes Lester Diamond and Shane Addison on a road trip to Wollongong. Now disclaimer this was recorded in a car so the sound ain’t that great (sorry) and was also recorded in 2 parts pre and post service station stop.
And for legal reasons Lester didn’t really run 2 red lights!
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2014-06-2345 minMark Williamson Chat ShowEpisode 094: Mark Williamson, Ryan Crawford and Lester DiamondFrack frack frack frackity frack…
Comedy on Edge Presents The Chat Show
How many hipsters does it take to bake a pie, in this episode you’ll find out as well as our thoughts on fracking, movie ideas and all thing Hugh Jackman.
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2014-06-0956 minMark Williamson Chat ShowEpisode 080: Ryan Crawford, Jasmine Langdon and Lester DiamondComedy on EDGE presents the Chat Show.
Mark’s back from New York and the team is together again.
The Chat show is back in its spiritual home at Edge HQ, Lester has received another demotion and is furious. Ryan is just happy to please his fan (singular) and Jasmine starts boning up on her pop culture.
We talk peanut allergies, Mark’s trip to the states and those annoying co-workers who wear runners and eat tins of tuna. we’re keeping it real people.
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2014-03-0959 minMark Williamson Chat ShowEpisode 071: Ryan Crawford and Lester DiamondEpisode 071 Ryan Crawford and Lester Diamond
“Hipsters run on smugness and tofu!”
Host Mark Williamson is joined by Jasmine the Intern, Ryan ‘Special Comments’ Crawford and Assistant Producer Lester Diamond. This week we chat about Hipsters, blueberries, Vegans, fads and Colin ‘Funky’ Miller.
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2014-01-0541 minMark Williamson Chat ShowEpisode 068: Ryan Crawford Jasmine Langdon and Lester Diamond Why haven’t they re-made ALF?
This week in EDGE HQ, host Mark Williamson is joined by Ryan ‘Special Comments’ Crawford, Assistant-Producer Lester Diamond and Jasmine the Intern.
The theme of this week’s show is trivia, see how a simple scientific question about Sharks can lead to a passionate discussion about the TV show Alf.
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2013-12-1646 minMark Williamson Chat ShowEpisode 062: Lester Diamond and Ryan Crawford Host Mark Williamson is joined by Lester Diamond and Ryan ‘Special Comments’ Crawford live from EDGE HQ.
This week the Boys chat about what possible jobs Mark could do.
If anyone is thinking of hiring Mark then don’t listen to this episode.
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2013-11-0442 minMark Williamson Chat ShowEpisode 060: Lester Diamond and Ryan Crawford Episode 060: Lester Diamond & Ryan Crawford
Live from EDGE HQ host of the show Mark Williamson sits down with everybody’s favourite Intern Lester Diamond and ‘Special Comments’ Ryan Crawford for a chat.
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2013-10-2146 min