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The Social Law Co. PodcastInside Influencer Marketing Talent Management with Neuralle's Jordan MichaelidesWe talk to Jordan Michaelides, Managing Director at Neuralle about all things talent management, including:what he looks for in talent when considering taking them under management;at what stage of their growth talent should be looking for a manager (if ever);the top 3 benefits of talent having a manager according to Jordan;the things talent should look out for when considering who they should trust with their management;Jordan’s tips for ensuring a successful transition from self-representation to professional management;tips for brands when looking to work with influencers under management;finding the right fit between br...
2024-07-2459 min
Mere Mortals ConversationsJORDAN MICHAELIDES | An Uncommon Podcast, Crypto’s Effect On Humanity & The Best Books To ReadIn Conversation #59 I chat with Jordan Michaelides, host of the 'Uncommon' podcast, cofounder of Neuralle digital agency and Head of Partnerships at CoinJar. Some of the topics we cover include: the origination story of Neuralle/Uncommon, guest selection and how he gets the most out of them, his experience in the crypto industry with CoinJar and a whole selection of books that we both seem to have read.Jordan is a great guy and I highly recommend his podcast, his style is unique and overall it is top notch!Timeline:(0:00) - Voice acting & Neuralle
2021-10-111h 18
The Kristian Buddy ShowAustralia's Best Business and Marketing Podcast Host - Jordan MichaelidesEpisode 61 - A chat with Jordan Michaelides Jordan is the owner of Neuralle Neuralle is a digital agency built for Challenger brands and talent.
With services focused on Social Media and Influencer Marketing.
and a speciality in TikTok.
2021-07-2658 min
UncommonGeordie Williamson on maths, science and thinking in the showerGeordie Williamson is a Mathematician & Professor at the University of Sydney, and the youngest living fellow of The Royal Society.
2020-09-081h 07UncommonCharlie Clausen on TOFOP, being a dad and airfryersCharlie Clausen is an Australian Actor, Host of various podcasts including TOFOP with Wil Anderson, Dadpod with Osher Günsberg, and co-owner of Magic Hour Productions.
2020-09-011h 19UncommonPru Corrigan of One Daydream PRPru Corrigan is the CEO & Founder of One Daydream, with an extensive PR and entrepreneurial background having co-founded Two Birds Talking and Batch & Co.
2020-08-251h 13UncommonNicole Rosenberg of Liberty InteriorsNicole Rosenberg is a Melbourne-based interior designer and owner of Liberty Interiors.
2020-08-181h 06UncommonAlex Wadelton of The Right-brain WorkoutAlex Wadelton is an award-winning Independent Creative, former Creative Director at the likes of McCann and GPY&R, Co-Author of The Right-brain Workout, and Host of The Right-brain Warm-up podcast.
2020-08-111h 10UncommonLana Wilkinson on fashion, business and barracking for yourselfLana Wilkinson is an Australian Celebrity Stylist & Designer, Entrepreneur and Founder of the self-named shoewear label.
2020-08-041h 24UncommonJade Kisnorbo – How beauty brings people togetherJade Kisnorbo is a Celebrity Hair and Makeup Stylist with global experience, A Beauty Buzz Co-Host on House of Wellness TV and a Westfield Doncaster Beauty Ambassador.
2020-07-281h 07UncommonHayley Stewart aka HaloHayleyHayley Stewart, known as HaloHayley, is an Aussie Content Creator and Comedian known for creating impersonations and skits on TikTok and Likee, racking up over 2.8 million followers.
As our first TikTok-focused creator to come on the show, we were fascinated to learn about her experiences and insights on one of the world’s fastest-growing social media platforms, and more importantly, how many spoons of milo should be used for the perfect glass of chocolate milk.
2020-07-211h 08UncommonKieren Barber Wilson & Walt Mather of Dynamic Visuals & SharegearFirst-time guests of Uncommon and Melbourne filmmakers Kieren Barber Wilson and Walt Mather are owners of Dynamic Visuals, a digital agency and video production company, and Sharegear, a rental provider for filming accessories.
In this episode, we discuss their early days on YouTube and their first shoot, the creation of their gear hire business and their motivations behind everything they do.
2020-07-141h 18UncommonMini: Tea with GaryVeeJust a little mini episode with Gary Vee on his morning live stream Tea with Gary Vee last week. Thank you to Maha, Zain and Dustin for getting a quick but quality chat with the man himself.
2020-07-0708 minUncommonZoe Demkiw – Baking in a pandemicZoe Demkiw is a self-taught baker and Founder of Bake Me Cake Me, as well as the Co-Founder of bladder cancer awareness group BCA Australia.
For our first in-person interview we invited Zoe back on the show to discuss how she handled the great baking shortage, what's new with Bake Me Cake Me, and her perspective on the economy going forward.
2020-06-301h 00UncommonGemma Watts: Glow Journal 2.0Gemma Watts is the Director of Glow Journal Creative, Editor of Glow Journal and all-round skin and beauty analyst.
We had Gemma on the show before the pandemic and we invited her back to hear her take on the last few months, how Glow Journal has navigated these challenging times, and how the beauty industry will rebound now that we’re heading out of lockdown (hopefully).
2020-06-231h 19UncommonHayden Dib of Maison Baked on Film & FoodHayden Dib is a Filmmaker and Photographer, Director of Maison Baked, and Creator of The North Side.
As our first first-timer to Uncommon in general and the Corona Editions, it was refreshing to sit down and chat, albeit remotely, to someone new.
2020-06-161h 12UncommonJames Harrisson & Sunny Gosal on being Type A in lockdownJames Harrisson is the host of The James Harrisson Show, a podcast where he talks about all things self improvement and business.
Sunny Gosal is the Author of Bushido Code, e-commerce entrepreneur, and apparently, our first international guest.
We had James on the show recently prior to the pandemic, and thought it’d be wise to bring his trusty friend Sunny along. Together they run a pants e-commerce store, Northbound Gear.
2020-06-091h 14UncommonSteve Hui of iFLYflat on pivoting the travel industrySteve Hui or “The Points Whisperer” as he’s affectionately known, is the Founder and CEO of iFLYflat - a rewards points specialist service based in Australia.
If you’ve ever wondered how to create a level of luxury and access to fly Business class for about the price of Economy via using your points, then Steve is your man.
Considering the strange times that we find ourselves in, we spoke with Steve about the near future of travel and if our rewards points are still valuable.
2020-06-021h 12UncommonJames Cridland – how a pandemic affects podcasts & radioJames Cridland is the Founder of Podnews and Media.info.
With an impressive career at leading organisations such as the BBC and Virgin Radio, he’s clearly earned the title of Radio Futurologist.
With these credentials under his belt, we caught up with James to discuss how these unusual times are impacting podcasting and radio and what we can expect in the future.
2020-05-261h 14UncommonNic Hodges on the geopolitics and media behind COVID-19Nic Hodges is the Founder of Blonde3, Board Member of Startup Victoria, and former Head of Innovation for media brands such as Foxtel, NewsCorp and MediaCom.
Nic’s become an Uncommon regular, and a welcome one at that. Having been called a polymath by previous guests, we found that during these strange and uncertain times, speaking with Nic would be extremely insightful.
2020-05-191h 15UncommonSuzi Jamil on pivoting to digital eventsSuzi Jamil is the Owner and Director of Think Inc, the Producer of Islam & The Future of Tolerance, and a self-confessed sneakerhead.
When we last talked to Suzi on Uncommon, we discussed how her event business facilitates conversation around modern society. But, with an income stream derived mainly from ticket sales, we were curious to find out how she’s pivoted to survive and weather the COVID-19 storm.
2020-05-121h 11Uncommon7th Era, Limon Fan, Northborders and Hayden Pedersen on COVID-197th Era, Limon Fan, Northborders and Hayden Pedersen are our favourite photographers, filmmakers and local YouTube sensations.
Separately, we’ve previously had these guys on the show (minus Limon). They’re easily some of the most talented creators in the digital space, so we had to bring them together and check in with them to see how they’re adapting to the current situation.
2020-05-051h 29UncommonShura Taft on managing events with COVID-19Shura Taft is a Host and MC of pretty much any decent event in Australia, Director of Your Brand Live and more importantly, our upcoming Marriage Celebrant.
We had Shura recently on the show, and being a masthead for the events industry, we found it imperative to catch up with him and hear his thoughts on COVID-19, from a career, family and leisure perspective.
2020-04-281h 01UncommonNeel Kolhatkar, Luke Kidgell & Lewis Spears on dealing with COVID-19Neel Kolhatkar, Luke Kidgell and Lewis Spears are some of Australia’s most popular comedians and entertainers, renowned for their onstage performances and viral comedy bits.
We’ve had these guys on the show before at different times. Upon noticing how much of an impact COVID-19 has had on the entertainment industry, we caught up with them remotely to find out how they’ve been affected and what they’re doing to keep both themselves and their audiences entertained.
2020-04-211h 39UncommonGenevieve Day on managing talent during global turmoilGenevieve Day is the Founder of talent management agency Day Management, representing some of the top talent in the influencer & podcasting space.
We’ve had Gen on the show before in regular times, but we thought we’d touch base remotely to get her perspective on the recent events around Coronavirus and how it’s impacted her personally and professionally.
2020-04-1441 minUncommonDan Monheit on surviving COVID-19 in agency landDan Monheit is the Co-Founder and Director of Strategy at creative agency Hardhat, Host of the Bad Decisions Podcast, and recent Scholar inductee to the Marketing Academy.
Dan’s a regular guest, with this being his fourth time on the show. We thought we’d get him on this time to get his thoughts and reflections on the recent COVID-19 situation and how it’s affecting Hardhat and ad-land as a whole.
2020-04-0751 minUncommonGeorgie Saggers and Josh Miller of Soda ShadesGeorgie Saggers and Josh Miller are the Co-Founders of Australian eyewear label Soda Shades.
Along with their co-founders and partners – Stephanie Miller and Luke Young – the Soda team have put a dent in the eyewear industry building not only an iconic eyewear label but an entire brand focused on the ‘taste of summer’, holding regular events held via the tag #seethroughsoda.
2020-03-311h 04UncommonAidan Hathaway of Whitefox MarketingAidan Hathaway is the Co-Founder and Creative Director of WHITEFOX marketing.
Aidan has a talent for creating a tone of voice for brands. His ability has led to client work with the likes of Jamie Oliver, Tennis Australia, WHITEFOX Real Estate and Eat Up, to name a few.
2020-03-241h 28UncommonWil Anderson on juggling life, and moreWil Anderson is a Comedian, Producer, Podcaster, and Television Host.
Wil is currently juggling multiple projects which include his comedy tour Wilegal, as well as his handful of podcasts; TOFOP, FOFOP, 2 Guys 1 Cup, Wilosophy, in addition to hosting and producing Gruen on The ABC.
2020-03-171h 41UncommonSean Car of Hyperlocal News & Educaring AfricaSean Car is the Director and Editor of Hyperlocal News, which publishes the likes of CBD News, Docklands News and Southbank News. Sean is also the Director of Educaring Africa.
2020-03-101h 23UncommonShane Delia – Conquering the culinary worldShane Delia is a Chef and Television Presenter of Spice Journey, Recipe For Life and Postcards, and is best known as the Restaurateur behind some of Melbourne’s top restaurants within Delia Group.
With his Maltese immigrant background, Shane understands the meaning of the zinger quote “You can have everything, but not all at once.”
2020-03-031h 20UncommonJoe Hachem – Life behind pokerJoe Hachem is a professional poker player and Australian all-time winnings leader, investor and family man.
With impressive titles held as the winner of the 2005 World Series of Poker, as well as the 2006 World Poker Tour, Joe is also the father to Daniel Hachem, our previous guest.
2020-02-251h 06UncommonAthan Didaskalou of July luggageAthan Didaskalou is the Founder & Chief Strategy Officer of July, and multi-startup founder with a flair for brand and strategy.
His success in selling subscription coffee with Three Thousand Thieves, coupled with changing how we buy luggage with July, has brought his name to the limelight in recent years.
2020-02-181h 33UncommonJase Hawkins – Breaking free from the "Labrat"Jason ‘Jase’ Hawkins is the co-host, anchor and panel operator of KIIS 101.1 FM’s Jase & PJ, famed radio personality, and the man we grew up to know as the Labrat.
2020-02-111h 12UncommonShura Taft on the art of presentingShura Taft is a Host and MC of pretty much any decent event in Australia, Director of Your Brand Live and more importantly, our upcoming Marriage Celebrant.
2020-02-041h 13UncommonMichael Cusack on creating iconic cartoonsMichael Cusack is an Animator, Filmmaker, and Creator of cartoons such as Koala Man, Damo & Darren, YOLO and Bushworld Adventures.
2020-01-281h 26
The Daily Talk Show#588 - Okay Rosé With Jordan MichaelidesJordan Michaelides - Director & Podcast HostJordan hosts the Uncommon Show, a podcast and video show that helps you build your knowledge, skills & mindset through interviews with unique individuals. Uncommon features thought-leaders in business, politics, culture and sport.Jordan also is also the director of content production company, Neuralle.On today's episode of The Daily Talk Show, we discuss: - Visceral Hypersensitivity- 23andMe- The Coronavirus- Hacking Jeff Bezos & the Stuxnet virus- Remembering information- Getting married- The Australian Podcast Ranker
2020-01-251h 11UncommonJames Harrisson on interviewing & self improvementJames Harrisson is the host of The James Harrisson Show, a podcast where he talks about all things self improvement and business.
James reached out to me quite some time ago, and I’ve enjoyed not only being on his podcast but listening back to quite a few episodes as he begins his journey.
2020-01-211h 09UncommonDaniel Hachem on the game of PokerDaniel Hachem is a Poker player in both the WPT (World Poker Tour) and WSOP (World Series of Poker).
A prodigious talent according to past guest Gerry Sakkas, and heralded in by his father and pro player Joe Hachem - this is an intriguing chat on the world of Poker.
2020-01-1552 minUncommonTom Noske - Behind the lensTom Noske is a photographer, filmmaker, digital artist and YouTuber.
I’ve loved watching his videos online and couldn’t help but want to get him on the show after hearing his interview with my mate Rosco on the Feed My Mind podcast, as well as fellow photographers Northborders, 7th Era and Hayden Pedersen.
2020-01-071h 24UncommonLinda Monique of Almo MilkLinda Monique is the Founder of Almo Milk and Cream Consulting.
This fascinating food innovator found an unmissable opportunity in the non-dairy milk market just three years ago, and has been on a rollercoaster ever since.
As drinkers of Almo ourselves here at Uncommon, we’ll continue to follow her into 2020 in this wild world of food design.
2020-01-021h 14UncommonWe're taking a breakWell, a small break. Also, sorry for the audio quality! Our interview episodes will be back to normal from next week.
2019-12-2402 minUncommonTravis Jones of RBT GymsTravis Jones is the Founder of RBT Gyms, Attain Digital, Keystone among many other ventures.
Some time ago, our past guest Olivia Orchowski gave me an intro to TJ, and spoke about how the intense drive and passion Travis has, that is something to be documented, so we had to get him on the show, naturally.
2019-12-171h 14UncommonKyha Scott of One Day Bridal & Chosen by One DayKyha Scott is the Founder and Creative Director of One Day Bridal and Chosen by One Day.
Being that Lauren and I are in the early stages of planning our wedding, it made sense to get one of Australia’s greatest success stories in this space, to pick their brain on how it all works.
Kyha’s story is one of classic entrepreneurial resilience, shaped by a personal itch that needed to be fixed through the creation of her own personalised wedding gown.
2019-12-101h 19UncommonHayden Pedersen - Every day is a new storyHayden Pedersen is a photographer & filmmaker, content creator and local YouTube sensation.
This black cap wearing, lat-flaring creator, from the elite “Eggplant Gang” has reached well over 820,000 subscribers on YouTube and 187,000 followers on Instagram. More importantly, Hayden is completely and utterly focused on the process of creating.
Along with Liam (7th Era) and Mike (Northborders), I know that what they’re creating here locally in Melbourne, is something they’ll collectively be proud of in years to come.
2019-12-031h 25UncommonPolly "PJ" Harding of Jase & PJPolly Harding (aka PJ the DJ), is one half of Kiis FM’s Jase & PJ, radio host and a media personality.
The entertainment factor of Jase & PJ is emphasised in the hilarious dynamic of their relationship. Lauren and I consume Jase & PJ daily, thoroughly enjoying the weekday antics. How these two don’t have their own TV show, or personalised blue ticks on Instagram is beyond me, and this episode further highlights that.
2019-11-261h 17UncommonJoshua San aka The C WolfJoshua San (the.CWolf) is a Photographer, Storyteller and Entrepreneur who covers the world of Lifestyle, Celebrities and Film.
Josh came to my attention via Melbourne I Love You (see Episode 25) years ago, and it was at that point he became my equal favourite photographer with Northborders & 7th Era.
Talking to him you get a sense that there’s more to his story then just Travel & Photography, so when I found out we had a mutual contact in Suzi Jamil - I had to get him on.
2019-11-191h 22UncommonTokidoki Traveller on how a street potato made her love JapanEmma Felice aka Tokidoki Traveller is a YouTuber, Host at Tokyo Creative, Twitch Streamer and all-round Nintendo gamer girl.
Representing Australia in the most important category of “J-Vlogger”, this Paul Rudd-loving former emo from Brisbane is what we all need in our life.
She’s my equal favourite YouTuber in Japan (along with Chris Broad), and has given both Lauren and I a perspective on Japanese life, that no one else has. We couldn’t help but want to pick her brain on our latest trip to Japan.
2019-11-121h 25UncommonJames Cridland of PodnewsJames Cridland is the Founder of Podnews and Media.info. With an impressive career at leading organisations such as the BBC and Virgin Radio, he’s clearly earned the title of Radio Futurologist. James is the hero we need and deserve in the podcasting and radio industry.
2019-11-051h 40UncommonSusan Alberti AC, The Footy LadySusan Alberti AC is the former Managing Director of DANSU Group, Chairman of the Susan Alberti Research Foundation, former Vice President of the Western Bulldogs, former National President of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF), and Companion of the Order of Australia (AC) - amongst an array of titles.
The Football Lady has certainly had a long and storied life, rolling with the punches as they launched directly at her.
Sue has three primary goals in life; create a Women’s Football League, have her beloved Bulldogs win a premiership, and find a cure for Diabetes. So far, she has tw...
2019-10-291h 25UncommonRadio Mike & Jack Post of Release the SoundsRadio Mike and Jack Post are two of Australia’s most unique radio producers and panel operators. With combined experience across shows such as Hamish & Andy, Wil Anderson, Grubby & DeeDee, Christian O’Connell, and Luke & Lewis - these two understand what it takes to grab the attention of an audience.
I couldn’t help but want to get them on the show with the formation of their very own band, Release The Sounds, and their new self-titled album. Imagine a cross between Weird Al Yankovic and Blink 182 - a serious, yet comedic approach to social commentary.
2019-10-221h 28UncommonGemma Watts on the business of beauty at Glow JournalGemma Watts is the Director of Glow Journal Creative, Editor of Glow Journal and all-round skin and beauty analyst.
Her wit and wisdom, crafted through a passion for writing and forged at brands such as L'Oréal and Coutouring, have given Gemma a unique set of attributes to pare back the world and business of beauty. Although she’s been around for a while, Gemma is still early in her career and will be someone to watch.
2019-10-151h 26UncommonDominic Pym of Up and FerociaDominic Pym is the Co-Founder of Ferocia and neobank, Up. His involvement in numerous startups that include Pin Payments and Zudio, has led to an enviable suite of product-first principles, for a man co-running one of Australia’s most interesting Neobanks.
2019-10-081h 24UncommonDan Monheit on agency land at HardhatDan Monheit is the Co-Founder and Director of Strategy at creative agency Hardhat, Co-Host of the Bad Decisions Podcast, MC of lecture series Real Big Things and a self-confessed sneakerhead.
From small beginnings lecturing at Monash University, to jumping straight into his own agency, Dan is full of that entrepreneurial spirit we see common amongst our guests. Couple that with running a podcast, a series of lectures with a fascinating premise and running the strategy of Hardhat - you have an immovable force in agency land.
2019-10-011h 08UncommonAlex McBride of The 5THAlex McBride is the Founder of The 5TH Watches, a Melbourne-based watch company that creates limited runs of high quality and affordable watches.
It’s been fascinating to see the growth of The 5TH of the last few years, and unsurprisingly Alex knows Marty Fox (from episode 123) - providing us with some unique insights.
What I like about Alex is his goals of hard work and legacy, and how his grandfather inspired his passion that ultimately became a fast-growing watch business.
2019-09-241h 26UncommonTully Smyth on being misunderstoodTully Smyth is an influencer and host of the Social Squad podcast.
Having been thrust into the spotlight and lounge rooms of Australia as a contestant on Big Brother, she soon developed a clear knowledge of how to influence, underlined by her knowledge from her previous roles as a social media strategist.
This interview will give you an understanding of the landscape of influencers and how Tully is ultimately misunderstood. You’d be surprised.
2019-09-171h 19UncommonLuke & Lewis are backLuke Kidgell and Lewis Spears are stand-up comics, YouTubers, co-hosts of the Luke & Lewis
Show, and hosts of their own separate podcasts, Memoirs of a White Guy, and Spearhead Sundays, respectively.
After leaving radio in April, the boys are back making more content than ever, posting twice a week with their joint podcast show, in addition to content they release on their separate YouTube channels, podcasts and stand-up tours.
This is the second time we’ve had either of them in the studio, but also technically the second time we’ve had them in the studio, together. As you’ll hear i...
2019-09-101h 31UncommonPaul Roos on leadership, performance and footyPaul Roos is the former Coach of the Sydney Swans FC and Melbourne FC, Director at Performance by Design, Commentator at Fox Footy, and husband to Tami Roos.
Roosy, as he’s commonly known, is undoubtedly one of Australia’s greatest thinkers on leadership. His constant focus on “process” was incredibly new in a field that often leads with experimentation - earning him the rare status as an authority. So I couldn’t help but jump at the opportunity to have Paul on the show.
2019-09-031h 13UncommonBehind Northborders & 7th EraNorthborders (Mike) and 7th Era (Liam) are photographers and YouTubers based in Melbourne, Australia. These two are easily some of the most talented creatives in this space, so I couldn’t help but want to get them in for a round-table conversation on all things photography.
Unsurprisingly, they’re both part of a new generation ditching university degrees to focus on real world experience, which accelerates their further potential in the process.
2019-08-271h 38UncommonChris Smith of BIG EsportsChris Smith is the Founder and Director of BIG Esports, a company that helps brands build and activate their Esports strategy.
Chris is highly involved in the Esports space sitting on the board of the Esports Game Association Australia (EGAA), regularly speaking, mentoring and consulting in the industry. I came across his work while researching for Gerry Sakkas’ interview, who is also a partner in BIG Esports, and was genuinely intrigued by this world.
As a leader in the space, I couldn’t help but want to pick Chris’ brain.
2019-08-211h 19UncommonSuzi Jamil on opening minds with Think IncSuzi Jamil is the Owner and Director of Think Inc, the Producer of Islam & The Future of Tolerance, and a self-confessed sneakerhead.
Having toured the likes of Sam Harris, Maajid Nawaz, Steve Wozniak, Neil deGrasse Tyson, Chelsea Manning & many more - it’s clear that her mission in life is to remind the world that smart thinking is cool. In my opinion, her work has never been more important, showing both the left and right of politics that they can get along through proper long-form discourse.
2019-08-131h 28UncommonSteph Claire Smith on Keep It Cleaner, Self-Confidence and BrandingSteph Claire Smith, is the Co-Founder of powerful fitness and health brand Keep it Cleaner, as well as fashion brands Soda Shades and Midnight Co. Steph is also the Co-Host of the KIC Podcast, Co-Author of A Girl's Guide to Kicking Goals, face of Bondi Sands and ambassador for both BABY-G and Bras n Things.
I said in Laura’s episode that both Steph and Laura are like The Rock and Kevin Hart of young female inspiration in Australia. Steph is undoubtedly a Kingmaker and one of the most overlooked marketing talents in business. To create not just Keep It Cl...
2019-08-061h 14UncommonGenevieve Day on Representing Influencers at Day ManagementGenevieve Day is the Founder of talent management agency, Day Management, which represents clients across the Digital Talent & Podcasting space.
Gen is undoubtedly one of the sharpest minds in the talent and influencer game. Every time I read an article about this field, either Gen or Jules Lund are referenced in the article. She’s strategically smart at selling, while also having a feel for where industry trends are moving, and how to develop tone. Giving her a unique sense of “where the puck is going”.
2019-07-301h 14UncommonSam Wood on fitness, family and being relatableSam Wood is the Founder of 28 by Sam Wood, The Woodshed, and the original GeckoSports. He’s the third Bachelor of Australia’s series airing in 2015, meeting his now-wife, Snezana, on the show.
What I respect about Sam is his humble attitude that was forged in the decade before The Bachelor even took place. His hard work ethic, combined with an appreciation for time with family, is something that as a man I can’t help but look up to.
2019-07-231h 16UncommonTommy McIntosh of Tommy Collins By Atlantic GroupTommy McIntosh is the Creative Director of Tommy Collins by Atlantic Group, which has catered for the Portsea Polo, Fashion Week, Alex Perry’s Runway Show, the Secret Garden and many more major events. He’s also the Co-Owner of Tommy Collins Group, which has created numerous hospitality ventures including Almond Milk Co, House of Lulu White, The Hampton’s Bakery, The Villager, Hawk & Hunter Cafe and The Little Ox Brighton to just name a few.
I’ve known Tommy from my very early days in the hospitality industry, when I was just a starry eyed kid working at The Botanica...
2019-07-161h 24UncommonGrowing Stepmates TV with Mark Nicholson & Seb PeartMark Nicholson and Seb Peart are the Co-Founders of cartoon studio Stepmates.
These champions of low-brow “bottom of the barrel” humour are creating hilariously animated satire, with a TV series on the way and hopefully a podcast back after a very long “ three week hiatus”.
I absolutely love these blokes, there’s no secret in that. They’re quite easily two of the funniest talents Australia has produced in the cartoon space for a very long time. Cutting through the bullshit, and reducing an – oftentimes – critically overthought topic, to a key statement.
In a world where being politically moderate is somehow radical...
2019-07-091h 44
UncommonZoe Demkiw of Bake Me Cake Me - Baking for love and moneyZoe Demkiw is a self-taught baker and Founder of Bake Me Cake Me , as well as the Co-Founder of bladder cancer awareness group BCA Australia.
Zoe embodies the perseverance and work ethic of the founder she admires in Ray Kroc (of McDonald’s fame) – who was the inspiration behind her favourite film, The Founder.
What you’ll learn from this episode, is that the principles which make up her perseverance, stem from the many quotes, proverbs and lessons that her late father gave her, as well as the persistence and entrepreneurial spirit her family holds.
The business of personalised biscuits and cak...
2019-07-021h 49
UncommonJonathan Hallinan of BPM on building iconic designJonathan Hallinan is the Founder and Managing Director of property construction and development group BPM Corp, and owner of a global suit venture, The Cloakroom.
With a strong emphasis on artisanal and aspirational design, Jonathan makes a point in this interview that BPM is less about being high-end and more about being affordable while maintaining quality and luxury.
While Jonathan has created incredible success in the growth of BPM Corp, a really poignant part of this interview was our discussion about how his measure of success has changed. Life is less about the focus on financials, and more about the s...
2019-06-2552 min
UncommonMarty Fox - Behind The Deal at WHITEFOXMarty Fox is the Founder and Owner of WHITEFOX Real Estate, Marketing & Productions.
He’s a loving family man and an exceptional deal closer noted for many high profile listings.
The interview with Marty was quite timely for me. In the past few weeks, I’ve been assessing what type of man I want to be in my life and in the space of a few weeks, Marty’s interview amongst two others really helped me refine what that means.
For years, and no genuine reason at all, I had this multi-billionaire archetype in my head. But Marty’s smart approach...
2019-06-181h 19
UncommonHow the Shameless brand exploded, with Zara McDonald & Michelle AndrewsZara McDonald and Michelle Andrews are journalists, Co-Hosts of the Shameless Podcast, and Co-Founders of Shameless Media.
What I like about these two media entrepreneurs is their ability to identify what works editorially in an overlooked market. The pushback they received from one of the largest digital-first, female media brands, would have taken some fortitude to withstand. But the principled approach to what they believed would work, and that there was a need for a pop-culture podcast for “smart women who love dumb stuff”, birthed a rational community of women and a business that neither Zara or Michelle probably thought was...
2019-06-111h 45
UncommonWilliam Summers - Freedom of InformationWilliam Summers is an Independent Researcher, Journalist and Blogger who specialises in politics, public policy and Freedom of Information. He’s written for the likes of the ABC, Daily Telegraph and Crikey.
William was the first person to uncover Barnaby Joyce’s dual citizenship, and kickstarted the Victorian Parliament expenses scandal in 2017.
Freedom of Information is a crucial component to Free Speech & the norms of our democracy. No matter your political persuasion, the general public should always encourage the work of people like William, particularly as Executive Branches of government increasing call for further benefits or power.
In this episode we c...
2019-06-051h 27
UncommonTommy Jackett and Josh Janssen of The Daily Talk ShowTommy Jackett and Josh Janssen are the Co-Hosts of The Daily Talk Show podcast, Co-Founders of Big Media Company, adoptive fathers to Mr 97 & 3D-Dyl, and chieftains of the Gronk squad.
These two gents have managed to consistently pump out a daily podcast show since January 16th 2018 - a monumental feat in my opinion.
The clear analysis that there was a gap for a daily show, has seen them interview idols like Seth Godin, create an incredible community of fellow “gronks”, and become a weekly staple in many people’s lives. If you’re a Melbourne podcast aficionado, you’ve probably heard of t...
2019-05-281h 53
UncommonProf Robin Batterham AO on Science & TruthProfessor Robin Batterham AO is a Chemical Engineer, Former Chief Scientist of Australia (1999-2006), Former Chief Technologist at Rio Tinto, Kernot Professor of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at Melbourne University, and Officer of the Order of Australia (AO) amongst many other titles.
Robin is one of the clearest thinkers I’ve ever met on the podcast. He embodies the mindset of brilliant scientists before him, and particularly my favourite in Richard Feynman - where he shows not only technical nous but a clear ability to explain some of the most complex topics in the easiest ways.
In this episode we co...
2019-05-211h 24
UncommonLaura Henshaw on growing the powerful brand, Keep It CleanerLaura Henshaw is the Co-Founder of powerful fitness and health brand Keep it Cleaner.
Laura is also currently Podcast Co-Host of KIC POD, Co-Author of A Girl's Guide to Kicking Goals, and on top of all of that, she’s studying a Law degree. She also so happens to be the fiancée to last week’s guest Dalton Graham.
What I like about Laura is her first principles approach to product development and how that has permeated into the Keep It Cleaner business.
What Laura and her Co-Founder Steph Smith have built is astonishing. In under 18 months, Keep It Clean...
2019-05-141h 30
UncommonDalton Graham on why quality mattersDalton Graham is the Co-Founder of media agency Bullfrog Media, lifestyle brand The Tailored Man and fiancé to Keep It Cleaner’s, Laura Henshaw.
What I like about Dalton is his penchant for identifying quality in product, unlike the trend of obsessing over high fashion labels.
His creation of a men’s social-first lifestyle brand showcases an analytical media mind for building an audience, which is something he’s applied in his second business Bullfrog Media.
This was a fantastic discussion with one of Australia’s most influential men in fashion and advertising, that was so deep that we ended up going...
2019-05-071h 33
UncommonJosh Wade & Sam Lindell of Verve NetworkJosh Wade and Sam Lindell are Directors of Verve Network, a diversified talent agency focused on pushing the boundaries of entertainment.
Most of the audience will know Josh from his work as a comedian, but not too many will know of his foray into the world of managing talent. In under two years, Verve has made a name for itself as a serious player in a stale industry.
This was a short but nonetheless interesting chat which covered:
* How Josh and Sam met
* How Verve started
* Explaining what they do
* Verve Pictures
* Learning from Michael Ovitz and Scooter Braun
* What...
2019-04-301h 00
UncommonDaniel Kilov and The Art of MemoryDaniel Kilov is an Australian Memory Athlete, Speaker, Writer and a Philosophy PhD student at The Australian National University (ANU).
Daniel is capable of memorising a shuffled deck of cards in less than two minutes, over 100 random digits in five minutes and placed second at the Australian Memory Championships in 2011.
When I learnt about Daniel and his mentor Tansel Ali - through the best-selling book Deep Work by Cal Newport - I knew I had to get him on the podcast. The use of memory is probably one of the fundamental tools we have as humans, aside from communication through...
2019-04-231h 52
UncommonTalking Shit with Neel Kolhatkar, Isaac Butterfield and FriendlyjordiesThis week's episode is a special one for the 2019 Melbourne International Comedy Festival, where we sat down to talk shit about the comedy business with some of our favourite comics. In an ode to Talking Funny, we're coining it Talking Shit.
Our guests this week included Neel Kolhatkar, Isaac Butterfield, and Jordan Shanks (aka Friendlyjordies).
Neel Kolhatkar is a Comedian, Stand-up Comic, Content Creator and Actor with a powerful audience built from his humble beginnings on YouTube. You’ll also find him acting on network TV shows including Channel 10’s Street Smart and ABC’s Virgin Bush.
Isaac “The Buttsmarn” Butterfiel...
2019-04-162h 02
UncommonOliver Kidd - Neobanking on the future with ArchaOliver Kidd (@OliverKidd) is the Founder & CEO of up-and-coming Australian neobank, Archa.
Archa, like a lot of new “challenger banks” are a new form of digital banking, aiming to disrupt the banking sector through better customer service and product development.
The introduction to neobanking is something I’ve wanted to cover for quite a long time, particularly after reading a new white paper on the state of banking globally. For years, we’ve had the slow delivery of FinTech services through tech unicorns like Stripe, Robinhood, TransferWise, Wealthfront, Raiz and Coinbase to just name a few.
The goal of a neobank...
2019-04-101h 06
UncommonCourtney Carthy - Why podcasts have high potentialCourtney Carthy is the Founder of the Inflatable Regatta, and Nearly Media, a podcast network that works with brands.
A former journalist who’s worked at The ABC, Triple J and SYN - Courtney has a natural penchant for the audio format, with his podcast work at The ABC leading to what we know as Nearly Media today.
Nearly Media is one of the clear leaders in the new and emerging space of podcasts in Australia. Like our former guest Claire Tonti (CEO, Planet Broadcasting), I really wanted the opportunity to pick Courtney’s brain, understanding where he believes the indu...
2019-04-021h 26
UncommonGerry Sakkas - When Work is Play at PlaySide StudiosGerry Sakkas is the CEO of PlaySide Studios, the largest app and games company in Australia. This Big Friendly Giant, with his fear of sharks and flying, is running one of the most fascinating bootstrapped companies in Australia.
In the past, I’ve spoken about how transformative not just gaming but also AR will be to the way we consume media and entertainment in the next two to three years. We see examples in everyday life from Fortnite to Pokemon Go, with a pair of Apple Glasses expected very soon. I believe Playside Studios is in the greatest position to ta...
2019-03-261h 07
UncommonNic Hodges - Breaking down disinformation in a world of noiseNic Hodges is the Founder of Blonde3 and former Head of Innovation for media brands such as Foxtel, NewsCorp and MediaCom.
Noted for his tagline “nostalgic for the future”, Nic has also been dubbed a polymath by a few former guests - but particularly his understanding of the mechanics in media is what makes him unique.
Nic sits at a unique intersection of media & technology - a skillset to better help us understand the happenings in the background of social media.
This was a fairly meaty episode covering:
* Batmania vs Melbourne
* The State of Media
* Propaganda & disinformation
* WhatsApp lynchings and the...
2019-03-191h 14
UncommonTristan Rose - Changing how we think of Yoga for VeteransTristan Rose (@tristanrose.com.au) is the Founder of a Veteran-focused Yoga and Meditation service Blind Tiger Yoga, and a former soldier in The Royal Australian Regiment.
For a long time, I’ve wanted to interview a former Veteran to get a better grasp of how this community perceives itself amongst the general civilian population. War and violence are at times, necessary, and so I wanted to understand how they view that necessity.
For quite some time I would continually pitch former and current special forces operators only to have repeated “no’s” come back. After interviewing Tristan, I started to under...
2019-03-121h 42
UncommonGreg Sanderson - How to mix the perfect bartenderGreg Sanderson (@GregSanderson) is a Cocktail Bartender, Co-Founder & National Operations Manager of the Speakeasy Group, and easily one of Australia’s most prominent bar operators.
The Speakeasy Group owns a range of stunning venues in Melbourne and Sydney including Eau de Vie, Mjøllner, Nick & Nora’s, and Boilermaker House.
Greg has indirectly had a major impact on so many people in the hospitality industry, from waiters to bartenders to chefs - we all respect the level he holds himself accountable to, making us want to be better.
I remember first meeting Greg at a Diageo training event way back in my...
2019-03-051h 26
UncommonClaire Tonti - Why you need to just make the thingClaire Tonti (@clairetonti) is the CEO of Planet Broadcasting, Host of Just Make The Thing podcast, and sometimes known as Mrs Sunday Movies.
The Planet Broadcasting business was one of the first true bootstrapped podcast networks in Australia.
Early on, Claire was able to scale out the work she was doing for her co-founders James and Nick (through Mr Sunday Movies & The Weekly Planet), by bringing on a stable of notable local podcasters such as Wil Anderson and Charlie Clausen.
The inspiration from American brands like Earwolf is clear, and one of the reasons why I wanted to pick her...
2019-02-261h 20
UncommonDr Kyle Berean - Revolutionising research of the gutDr Kyle Berean is the Chief Technology Officer of Atmo Biosciences, Research Fellow at RMIT University, and fellow IBS Sufferer.
Many of you - listeners and readers - may already know about my running IBS issues. A gut disorder that I’d like to put to bed for good.
The constant anxiety, nausea and pain I’ve suffered from since my early twenties is still unresolved, simply down to the fact that doctors and researchers don’t truly understand what’s going on inside the mysterious gastrointestinal tract.
This revolutionary piece of science - in the form of an electronic pill - i...
2019-02-2057 min
UncommonGail Pascoe - Delving into Donor ConceptionGail Pascoe is a Writer, Presenter and Facilitator in the field of donor conception & IVF.
Her knowledge and experience as an individual who conceived a daughter with donor sperm that has conceived over 100 siblings, is truly fascinating.
The field of donor conception has greatly expanded in the last decade, while a greater percentage of the population is seeking this option as a means of starting a family.
A recent Four Corner documentary piqued my interest in the space and it was the fortuitous timing that an introduction from a former guest, Eileen Orsmby, came via email. Gail’s nous in ma...
2019-02-131h 30
UncommonElliot Loney - Finding comedy through tennisElliot Loney is an Actor, Comedian, Creator of The Prestigious 9A’s and the funny man of the World Tour Tennis scene.
Elliot is undoubtedly one of the most talented comedy actors in the group of Australian internet comedians.
Whether it’s his incredibly accurate impersonation of stars like Rafael Nadal, discovering the Metro wasteland as Bear Grylls, or creating a unique world with his Prestigious 9A’s cartoon - Elliot will have you cackling with laughter.
This is a great discussion where we cover:
* In-jokes with Neel Kolhatkar
* Getting into stripping
* Tennis career and finding comedy
* Impersonations
* Principles learnt from t...
2019-02-061h 23
UncommonStepmates - Making Australia Funny AgainSebastian Peart and Mark Nicholson are co-creators of the satirical cartoon brand Stepmates.
Along with composer and sound/engineer Peter Corrigan, these champions of low-brow “bottom of the barrel” humour are creating hilariously animated satire.
What I love about the Stepmates boys is that like comedians such as Friendlyjordies, they’re able to cut through the bullshit, reducing an, oftentimes, critically overthought topic to a key statement or point.
In a world where being politically moderate is somehow radical, these two gentlemen are able to sound out what we’re all really thinking, with a brilliantly simple animation. Giving a shining...
2019-01-291h 42UncommonIntroducing: Margin CallTune into a show we are producing for GO Markets. Out now - search Margin Call on your podcast app.
2019-01-2502 min
UncommonLuke Kidgell - How to become a certified MemelordLuke Kidgell is a Stand-up Comic, YouTuber, Co-Host of Luke & Lewis on Fox101.9, Host of the Memoirs of a White Guy Podcast and probably one of the smartest Meme Connoisseur’s in Australia. This Tambourine Master is probably the most talented comedian I know when it comes to propagating an idea across culture.
From the viral “You don’t own me” meme to his newest attack on Space Pineapple Zooper Dooper’s, Luke has a unique talent in knowing how to successfully push an idea across the zeitgeist. While he thinks his comedy is “just shit memes” and a sprinkle of talent, I b...
2019-01-221h 30
UncommonLewis Spears - Stirring the pot with satireLewis Spears is a Stand-up Comic, YouTuber, Co-Host of Luke & Lewis on Fox101.9, Host of Spearhead Sundays and an all-around internet shit stirrer.
If I was to pick just one comic from the bunch of up & coming internet comedians, Lewis would most typify that mischievous trickster, court jester style archetype. First known for his Facebeef escapades, Lewis has regularly proven the media is all too willing to publish first, and embarrassingly, fact check later. This contempt for authority that Lewis holds, has helped us all sit back and maybe think deeper about the information we’re often receiving, forcing you to...
2019-01-151h 42UncommonOliver Phisher & Lauren Lopatko - A 2nd Year in ReviewIt's been two years since our debut episode - so at Episode 100 we again decided to do a year in review. This is our second attempt, which is somewhat more casual, and allows us to reflect or pause on recent topics, key changes in the business and what the next year holds.
For me, it’s incredibly important as a long-form content creator that we take time to reflect each year, giving us a mini-break from the weekly publishing cycle. While also communicating about what’s happening behind the scenes.
We have two guests this week, with my trusty companion Laur...
2019-01-081h 37
UncommonGarry Weaven - The "Godfather of Industry Super"Garry Weaven is the former Chairman & Founder of IFM Investors, former Chairman of Industry Super, and has served as Board Member or Executive for multiple organisations including ME Bank, the New Daily, Pacific Hydro & the ACTU. He’s also known as Australia’s “Godfather of Industry Super”, which is difficult to tell whether it’s a compliment or not.
Bernard Wheelahan was kind enough to introduce me to Garry when I asked who he’d recommend as a guest. He immediately called me to talk about Garry and his “pugnacious attitude” being a brilliant fit, knowing that we’d get along.
What I like...
2019-01-021h 16
UncommonWhen tech and medicine combine - talking biotech & neuroscience with Dr Hon Weng ChongDr Hon Weng Chong is the CEO of CCLabs.ai, Co-Founder of CliniCloud, and Research Fellow at the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute.
When I originally set out to create Neuralle, I had these grand ideas of creating this new movement of self-improvement backed by Neuroscience and Behavioural Psychology. Hence, the name Neuralle is really just “neural” in Danish (and Italian!). So when my friend Zhoe introduced me to Hon, I immediately booked him in, so I could get the opportunity to give you a run-through of this new and exciting area of Neural Computing.
Now I don’t know about yo...
2018-12-271h 23
UncommonAndrew Lauterstein - How talent and hard work make a three-time Olympic medallistAndrew Lauterstein is a retired Australian swimmer, three-time Olympic medallist, owner of the New Wave Swim School and Director of Engine Swim.
Andrew is the perfect match of both talent and hard work. Clearly aware that he holds a nous for sport & high-performance, he rarely lets that get in the way of a focused growth mindset. When I spoke with his sister, it was interesting that she highlighted his willingness to give even mere mortals like myself the time in his busy schedule - when really he doesn’t have to.
I remember Andrew very well from my early years at...
2018-12-181h 17
UncommonJordan Shanks (Friendlyjordies) - The Importance of Being RationalJordan Shanks aka Friendlyjordies is a comedian, radio host, YouTuber and creator. Well known across YouTube for his exceptional impersonations of Australian bogans, and political infotainment that will have you cackling for hours.
In our previous interview with Jordan, I spoke of his status as an individual who should form your “Counsel of Bullshit Detectors”. Now that he’s entered the foray of the culture wars, he truly has rational experience in dealing with group-think & BS.
It’s important that you and I are able to get a mix of comedians that have certain political biases.
Intelligent and truthful comedians are impo...
2018-04-241h 22
UncommonCreating an iconic fashion brand with Kim MichaelidesKim Michaelides is a fashion designer, creative genius, colour savant and incidentally, my auntie.
I could make the excuse again that this is another selfish episode, where I look to document as much of the knowledge and experiences from members of my family.
My reasoning is pretty straightforward, having had a grandmother develop dementia over the last few years I feel it’s necessary to interview the family around me. But it would be disingenuous of me to say that this episode with Kim is only for selfish reasons.
As you may have learnt in our interview with her partner Ch...
2018-01-241h 26
UncommonJordan Shanks (Friendlyjordies): Articulating through comedy is a craftJordan Shanks aka Friendlyjordies is a comedian, radio host, YouTuber and creator.
You have no doubt seen the extent of comedians that we’ve hosted on this podcast including Neel Kolhatkar, Titus O’Reilly, Tom Ballard and now Jordan. I strongly believe that in this moment in time, comedians play an indispensable role in keeping both the media and public discourse in check.
In this new digital media world, there’s so much content being distributed that I think the real value in future will come from people we trust. This group of comedians, including Jordan should form your “Counsel of Bulls...
2017-10-311h 37
UncommonHow persistence & hard work equals a fulfilling life - Chris MichaelidesChris Michaelides is my uncle, businessman, and in many ways the head of the wider Michaelides family. The reason for this episode is slightly selfish in that I wanted to gradually capture the memories and knowledge of the older generation within my family.
In earlier years, my grandmother (and Chris’ mother), was really the “matriarch” of our family - the glue that bound us all together. Her recent battle with dementia has been a somewhat swift changing of the guard, as her memory has gradually faded. That’s made me realise how important it is to capture the knowledge and memories...
2017-04-181h 19