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The Jas Johal ShowThe Jas Johal Show: July 30, 2025Developers call for the easing of foreign investment laws to save the construction industry (0:40)
Guest: Frances Bula, Contributor for The Globe and Mail
Can foreign cash save B.C.’s stalling construction sector? (11:28)
Guest: Chris Gardner, President of the Independent Contractors and Businesses Association of B.C.
Your cup of coffee is about to get pricier… How will coffee shops survive? (26:05)
Guest: Sharon Nutzati, owner of First And Last Coffee in Toronto
B.C. Ferries faces Ottawa heat Frid...
2025-07-3153 min
Equity Foundation PodcastCasting Director Dave Newman in Conversation with Sharon JohalEquity's Live Stream Program continues with esteemed casting director Dave Newman, of McSweeney Newman Casting, talking to actor Sharon Johal about all things auditions, casting, current and past projects, the actor/casting director relationship and answering all your questions.
McSweeney Newman Casting cover Australia and New Zealand for international and local projects. Credits Include: Blacklight, Love and Monsters, Dora and the Lost City of Gold, Nautilus, Darby & Joan, The Castaways, No Escape - The Blue, Rock Island Mysteries, The Family Law, Australia Day, The Inbetweeners 2, Mako Mermaids, The Pacific & East West 101
2025-06-261h 00
SBS SpiceSharon Johal: A Career in ResistanceSharon Johal didn’t just want to act. She wanted to be seen. The Punjabi-Australian actor left behind a career in law to fill a gap she’d long noticed on Australian screens: someone who looked like her. First seen on SBS’ Bollywood Star, Sharon has gone on to appear in the cult-classic Neighbours, The Block, and more — becoming both a familiar face and a vocal force for change. But visibility has come at a cost, with Sharon facing racial abuse off-screen and online. In this conversation with Suhayla Sharif at SBS Sydney, she reflects on 15 years in front of the came...
2025-06-1828 min
The BriefingSharon Johal is the role model Australian TV needsSharon Johal is playing the first turban wearing Sikh character in Binge’s award-winning TV drama The Twelve. As an Indian-Australian woman in entertainment she’s constantly paved paths that had previously been closed off - and her journey hasn’t always been easy. On this episode of The Weekend Briefing, she joins Antoinette Lattouf to talk about her latest project, the impact on her career since calling out the racism she endured when she was on the set of Neighbours, and her experience on reality TV show The Block – which Sharon says almost broke her....
2024-10-1837 min
People TalksInclusivity: is your company doing it all wrong? | Sharon Johal | People Talks Podcast #1Today Humaans’ CEO Giovanni Luperti sat down with Osome’s VP People Sharon Johal to explore the nuances of company culture, getting DE&I right, and much more. Enjoy this thoughtful conversation packed with actionable insights.
2024-04-2526 min
It's All HerLIVE at PayPal Fashion Festival with Sharon Johal & Victoria LatuThis episode is brought to you by REMINGTON AUSTRALIAIt's All Her take the stage at PayPal Melbourne Fashion Festival as Jordy is joined by actress, Sharon Johal & stylist, Victoria LatuSpecial thanks to PayPal Melbourne Fashion Festival & City of Melbourne.Stay up to date with the latest at ItsAllHer.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-05-0937 min
So Dramatic! Daily223 - The Block’s Sharon says she relates to Duchess of Sussex Meghan Markle!Sam Frost hints at returning to Home and Away just one year after leaving Summer Bay for good! The Block’s Sharon Johal says she relates to Duchess of Sussex Meghan Markle following controversial docuseries with Prince Harry! Love Island viewers are furious with the ‘super fans’ after Jess and Al were ‘ROBBED’! Want more of the latest gossip? Visit the SO DRAMATIC! ONLINE website and sign up for our newsletter! Follow So Dramatic! Online on INSTAGRAM, FACEBOOK and join the PRIVATE FACEBOOK GROUP! Got a hot tip, reque...
2022-12-2005 minSo Dramatic! Daily202 - MAFS’ Domenica and Ella May Lose Their $250,000 Podcast Deal!Fans Are Already Convinced a Fan-Fave Reality Star Is Going to Replace Lisa Wilkinson on The Project! Sharon Johal Reckons She’s Tipped for a Career with Channel 9 After Adding “Value” to The Block! MAFS’ Domenica Calarco and Ella Ding Fumble Their $250,000 Podcast Deal! Want more of the latest gossip? Visit the SO DRAMATIC! ONLINE website and sign up for our newsletter! Follow So Dramatic! Online on INSTAGRAM, FACEBOOK and join the PRIVATE FACEBOOK GROUP! Got a hot tip, request, question, or receipts? Contact: tips@sodramaticmedia.com Go...
2022-11-2105 minSo Dramatic! Daily166 - Kyle Sandilands Defends Australian Idol’s White-Washing!Married at First Sight’s Booka Nile Reveals She’s Going to Be a MUM! Kyle Sandilands Defends Australian Idol’s White-Washing and Claims Diverse Casts Aren’t Part of the “Real World”! The Block’s Sharon Johal Gives Away a MAJOR Spoiler! Want more of the latest gossip? Visit the SO DRAMATIC! ONLINE website and sign up for our newsletter! Follow So Dramatic! Online on INSTAGRAM, FACEBOOK and join the PRIVATE FACEBOOK GROUP! Got a hot tip, request, question, or receipts? Contact: tips@sodramaticmedia.com Got a media...
2022-09-3006 minSo Dramatic! Daily165 - The Block’s Ronnie and Georgia Have Entered The Block's Stealing Scandal!The Bachelors’ Jed McIntosh Is MOVING Overseas, So We’re Not Liking Our Chances for Romance In 2023! The Block’s Ronnie and Georgia Have Gone to Bat for Sharon and Ankur’s Builders Amid Stealing Scandal! The “Regrettable Mistake” That Got The Block’s Sharon Johal Dropped from Her First Legal Job! Want more of the latest gossip? Visit the SO DRAMATIC! ONLINE website and sign up for our newsletter! Follow So Dramatic! Online on INSTAGRAM, FACEBOOK and join the PRIVATE FACEBOOK GROUP! Got a hot tip, request, quest...
2022-09-2907 min
So Dramatic! with Megan Pustetto211 - The Truth About Sharon’s “Villain” Edit on The Block, Amelia Marni’s New Man and Megan Marx’s BF Speaks Out About Cheating Claims!Married at First Sight's Jackson Lonie spills more tea about his split from Olivia Frazer! Are Daniel Holmes and Carolina Santos back together... already? Love Island’s Amelia Marni has a new man! The Block’s Sharon and Ankur’s builder Liam speaks out following their EXPLOSIVE text message scandal! Olivia’s feud with Jessika Power reaches new levels of petty! Abbie Chatfield FINALLY confirms her split from Konrad Bien-Stephen! Megan Marx’s boyfriend Keith Newman addresses CHEATING rumours following her hook-up with Konrad on The Challenge! Two...
2022-09-0542 minSo Dramatic! Daily148 - The Block 2021 “Villain” Tanya Supports 2022’s Sharon Amid Online Trolling!A Man Has Been Charged With Stalking SAS Australia 2022’s Simone Holtznagel! Married at First Sight’s Olivia Frazer Hits Back at Rumours She Was “Dumped” by Jackson Lonie! The Block 2021 “Villain” Tanya Guccione Supports 2022’s Sharon Johal Amid Online Trolling! Want more of the latest gossip? Visit the SO DRAMATIC! ONLINE website and sign up for our newsletter! Follow So Dramatic! Online on INSTAGRAM, FACEBOOK and join the PRIVATE FACEBOOK GROUP! Got a hot tip, request, question, or receipts? Contact: tips@sodramaticmedia.com Got a media enquir...
2022-09-0206 minSo Dramatic! Daily147 - The Block’s Sharon Johal Calls Out RACIST Trolls Who Sent Her Shocking DMs!Married at First Sight’s Jackson Lonie Spills More Tea About His Split from Olivia Frazer During a LIVE Event! The Block’s Sharon Johal Calls Out Racist Trolls Who Sent Her Shocking DMs! The Bachelorette’s Charlie Newling Convicted of Sending His Mother Chilling Death Threats! Want more of the latest gossip? Visit the SO DRAMATIC! ONLINE website and sign up for our newsletter! Follow So Dramatic! Online on INSTAGRAM, FACEBOOK and join the PRIVATE FACEBOOK GROUP! Got a hot tip, request, question, or receipts? Contact: tips@s...
2022-09-0109 min
No FilterSharon Johal Is Stronger Than She ThoughtJust a heads-up - this episode covers the difficult and emotional topic of miscarriage. If you’re a fan of the Aussie TV show Neighbours, then you’ve definitely seen Sharon Johal on your television. She played the character of Dipi Rebecchi from 2017 to early in 2021. Landing this gig as a series regular was groundbreaking - she was the first Indian Punjabi woman in a mainstream television role. But her experience on Neighbours? Well, it was tougher than she could have possibly imagined. In 2020, there was COVID, she was stuck in a toxic work environment and...
2021-12-191h 01
We Are The Real OnesJelena Dokic - Survivor of war and abuse, defined by none.For the finale of season 2, we have none other than world tennis champion, coach, best-selling author, and commentator Jelena Dokic.What you may know about Jelena is that she is of course, a tennis superstar having defeated Martina Hingis at the tender age age of 16 providing one of the biggest upsets in sports history, playing major grand slams including the US Open, Australian Open, French Open, Wimbeldon and achieving top 4 in the world as well as representing the country in the Olympics.What you may not know is that she has endured so much more...
2021-08-211h 05
We Are The Real OnesTrials and Tribulations with Tim RobardsI met Tim Robards in the process of having a TV affair with him (and well, another bloke pretending to be him) ALL during Covid. A unique circumstance, perhaps in line with his OWN unique journey on becoming an actor, growing up in Newcastle and working as a chiropractor to finding love (and consequently marriage and a beautiful child) from his stint on reality TV show “The Bachelor” as the first Australian OG - to other reality television appearances on “I’m a Celeb get me out of here”, “Dancing with the Stars” and a “Ninja Warrior”.We talk about Tim’...
2021-08-081h 06
We Are The Real OnesDeni is MAGIC in a world where we need it, and them.They’re magical. Engaging. Endearing and one of a kind. They’re many things. A celebrity stylist, fashion editor, content creator but perhaps most importantly a vocal activist for Queer and Human Rights.You would’ve seen them everywhere right now, and rightly so. They speak openly, frankly and with courage about sexuality, gender, equality and beyond constantly on their platforms with a view to effect change. Their pronouns are they/them, and having just celebrated their year anniversary, they identify as Non-Binary and Queer. Knowing They were gay when they were 4 years old and growing up in a s...
2021-07-241h 20
We Are The Real OnesNarelda Jacobs - the now loud, but ALWAYS PROUD Queen of current affairs*MUST LISTEN MUST LISTEN MUST LISTENTo celebrate PRIDE month I couldn’t think of anyone I wanted more than to bring to you guys than the icon that is Narelda Jacobs. She’s been an inspiration to me for many years - she is a proud Whadjuk Noongar gay woman who has been in the media industry telling the news and now her opinion on the news for about 20 years now. She is the epitome of “self-made”, working all the way up to achieve the incredible success she has.I am personally so grateful to Narel...
2021-07-011h 00
We Are The Real OnesThe Importance of Speaking Up and being an Ally with Jamila RizviIt’s been a hot minute but I am thrilled to introduce our next guest - the exquisite Jamila Rizvi. An intellectual powerhouse, Jamila has been recognised as one of Australia’s top 100 Women of Influence and her list of achievements is endless. She’s a reputable media personality, best-selling author, writer, presenter and equality advocate, just to name a few. This podcast was actually recorded in March, initially with the intention to celebrate international women’s day that month however as you may be aware, there was little to celebrate. On the 15th Jamila made an incredib...
2021-06-0757 min
ShamelessWill you be my Byron bae?Gooooood morning all!On today’s show: What do we make of the rumour that Blake Lively and Anna Kendrick… kind of hated each other? The Aussie influencer who’s the first person to be officially slapped on the wrist by an advertising standards board, Taylor Swift’s fresh album brings about fresh questions on her past, and - last but not least - the Byron Baes: Netflix has snapped up a reality show about Australia’s celebrity capital. So, will we be tuning in?This week, Zara recommended watching D...
2021-04-1453 min
We Are The Real OnesLana Wilkinson - Fashion is not frivolous, darlingWhat a couple of weeks it’s been for the powerhouse that is Lana Wilkinson! As you might’ve seen Lana absolutely crushed it at the Melbourne Fashion Festival, the first major fashion festival to hit the stage since everything went down, appointed as the Creative Director for the Final Runway, whilst showcasing her personally designed shoes at the same time (um who can say they’ve done that?!) I’ve known Lana for years and in fact we recorded this podcast in lockdown when things felt pretty dire in Melbourne. I was saving it to share with you...
2021-03-2345 min
We Are The Real OnesBye Bye Bon Bons! with Bonnie AndersonYou know when you have friends that are just like good at everything. Not just good but like exceptional. Yeah. That’s my friend and Neighbours workmate Bonnie Anderson, except she is no longer, having announced her departure from the show. Bye bye Bonza! We talk about this, and all things Neighbours as well as her rise to here, her highs, lows and her perspectives on life.You know Bons because she was the first winner of reality TV show Australia's Got Talent in 2007 at the tender age of 12 catapulted into the spotlight. She had the world at...
2021-03-0458 min
We Are The Real OnesAdapting to Resilence with Instagram's "IT" Girl (soon to be mumma) Steph Claire SmithThis weeks special guest on the POD is none other than the wonder that is Steph Claire Smith (Miller)! With a cheeky 1.5 million Instagram followers, she clearly took the online world by storm as the “IT” Australian "influencer" carving her space on social media whilst remaining authentic in sharing her journey from modelling in New York, rejected for her size resulting in body dysmorphia/an eating disorder to building herself back up to create fitness and wellness empire Keep It Cleaner with friend Laura Henshaw. Recently married to her “childhood sweetheart” and just about to have their first baby - how di...
2021-02-2544 min
We Are The Real OnesWe're all going to die! Says Dilruk JayasinhaYou know Dilruk from a bunch of things. This man left his family in Sri Lanka to pursue a career in accounting in Australia. He randomly attended an Open Mic Night in 2010 and the rest is history - his passion as a stand up comedian was ignited and he did the hard yards to well and truly establish himself as one of Australia’s most loved comedians. He won the Most Popular New Talent at the 2018 Logies. He’s in demand locally and internationally, has released solo specials for ABC and most recently Amazon Prime, acted in Utopia and is a...
2021-02-1748 min
We Are The Real OnesThe Ultimate Phoenix - an HOUR OF POWER with Effie Kats.Welcome back to The Real Ones! Real People. Real Stories. Real Talk. 2020 was a hell of year and this Podcast was created to provide comfort and inspiration in uncertain times getting to the crux of what really matters. This is the first episode of Season 2 and what better way than to kick it off with a no holds barred chat with one of my closest friends, Effie Kats. A fashion designer extraordinaire, Effie started a globally successful brand at 23 dressing the likes of Kylie Jenner and Gigi Hadid however she unwittingly lost it all in a...
2021-02-1057 min
Equity Foundation PodcastWorking on Neighbours with cast members Sharon Johal and Alan FletcherAdelaide-based actor Alicia Case interviews Neighbours stars Sharon Johal and Alan Fletcher about what it is like to work on one of Australia's fastest paced and longest running productions. This discussion covers everything from the Neighbours audition/casting process and learning lines to on-set processes, diversity on Australian TV and filming post COVID-19. This is an edited version of a live stream event for MEAA Equity members that took place on June 27, 2020.
2020-09-061h 05
We Are The Real OnesMichelle Battersby - businesswoman of the year or decade or forever (in my view anyway)Michelle Battersby. A literal powerhouse of a human. One of the hardest working people I know, intelligent and astute to the nth degree, a business woman who has a logical, pragmatic and highly considered approach to work and life, and well most things. Headhunted to helm the Australian arm of Bumble, Michelle took the biggest risk of her life when she left her HR job in corporate finance not knowing what was ahead, if the role was legitimate or if she was making a mistake. It paid off of course and by the end of that gamble Michelle grew...
2020-08-021h 02
KICPodSharon Johal - The Power Of PositivityYou may know Sharon Johal from one of Australia’s most iconic TV shows, Neighbours or from her podcast (which we're huge fans of!) ‘We are the Real Ones.’ Sharon has had an incredible journey so far, she started her career as a lawyer with the dream to pursue acting and despite all of the hurdles she faced along the way, she is now living that dream. In this chat we delve into Sharon’s perspective on the BLM movement, the slow improvement in representation in the media, and her relationship with herself and confidence. Sharon has an incredibly refreshi...
2020-07-211h 18
We Are The Real OnesNazeem Hussain on winging it, glitches in the matrix, and criticisms of from both "white" and "brown" Australia for being “legally brown”.Nazeem Hussain is an Australian comedian, actor, television and radio presenter. He is best known as creator and star of both television comedy shows Legally Brown and Orange is the New Brown on SBS and Channel 7. He furthered his household name on “I’m a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here” on Channel 10 where he spent 6 weeks in a South African jungle to raise money for InTouch Multicultural Centre Against Domestic Violence. His Netflix special Nazeem Hussain: Public Frenemy began streaming worldwide in 2019 to global acclaim. He made his American TV debut as an official correspondent for both seasons of the...
2020-07-1432 min
We Are The Real OnesGeorgie Stone - trail blazer, history maker, and family forever (both on screen and off!)Georgie Stone. Who do you know that’s won a Medal of the Order of Australia at the age of 19? Not many, if any. Georgie is an Australian Actor, Transgender Rights Activist and an outright incredible individual. Just by virtue of being who she is, she changed history in Australia when at the age of 10, Georgie was the youngest person to receive hormone blockers in Australia which set a precedent that eventually changed the law that compelled transgender children and their families to apply to the Family Court of Australia to access stage one treatment in transitioning. Since then sh...
2020-07-041h 11
We Are The Real OnesKhanh Ong - Forever an ALL-STAR, in EVERY way.Renowned Chef, DJ, and personality, Khanh Ong, a proud gay man, spent the first few years of his life with his family in an immigration camp as a refugee. We celebrate him as a BIPOC individual in honour of refugee week and pride month. You may remember Khanh appearing on global juggernaut Masterchef 2018, placing third and becoming an instant crowd favourite. Since then he has become part owner in restaurant/bar "The George on Collins", made numerous television appearances and continued to carve out a unique and stylish space in the Australian food industry. Most recently he made top 10...
2020-06-2357 min
We Are The Real OnesAshleigh Gardner - Elite Athlete, Elite Human.Ashleigh Gardner is an ELITE ATHLETE. A proud Muruwari Woman, she is the first Indigenous Australian woman to play an International World Cup, yet she hopes one day there won’t be a need to define her that way when representation transcends. We have chats about her mindset, her motivation, her journey to get here, the challenges she has faced, the politics and psychology surrounding women in sport and the scrutiny and pressures from the media, socials and community in “flag bearing”. She has the ability to be honest in identifying her shortcomings and her need for an attitude adjust...
2020-06-1347 min
We Are The Real OnesCourtney Act and all of the fabulousness that is Shane Jenek - we see and adore you!Shane Jenek, who you might be more familiar with as Courtney Act IS one of Australia's (if not the worlds) most beloved and well-known drag queens. He is also a pop singer, entertainer, reality television personality and now by virtue of our show, an actor! What you may not know is the man behind Courtney is coming out (pardon the pun) after 20 years in the spotlight (and caught in the act!), and Shane is one of the most intelligent, well-spoken, articulate, genuine and spiritual human beings I have had the pleasure of speaking with. I have also had the...
2020-06-011h 05
We Are The Real OnesAlan Fletcher/Dr. Karl Kennedy will See You Now (25 years in the waiting!)This week on We Are The Real Ones, it get s a little personal when I introduce you to not only one of my work colleagues (where work meets play and play meets work yada yada yada) but one of my professional, and you could say, personal mentors, the man himself - Alan Fletcher! As you may already know, I am an actor currently starring on Australia's longest running (35 years young!) and most iconic television show, Neighbours. I started the show 4 years ago and I still recall the very first day when I met the kindest, most selfless, supportive...
2020-05-261h 07
Fitbet with Dilruk Jayasinha and Ben Lomas Podcast108 - Sharon-a VirusHUGE guest this week with the very popular Neighbours actor Sharon Johal! Straight from the get go Ben wants to know all the gossip and onset antics. Sharon covers diversity, binge eating and how to be kinder to yourself throughout covid! Feel good stuff! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2020-05-2256 min
We Are The Real OnesRebecca Judd - Dude, how do you do it?You may think you know her as the wife of Australian Football League Legend, Chris Judd. I don't. I know her as Bec Judd - a juggernaut in her own right who wears and has worn many different hats in the course of her continuing career. Model, speech pathologist, television presenter, author, fashionista, business owner, radio presenter, wife, but perhaps most importantly (in her words), she is the mother of four beautiful children (two of which are twins!). Dude, how does she do it all?! We talk about that, and everything in between, here.
2020-05-1955 min
We Are The Real OnesRachel Griffiths on Hollywood, Activism, saving Ben Affleck but ultimately just being "that girl from Gardenvale"Rachel Griffiths is a global superstar and the definition of a "Powerhouse". She has carved (and is still carving) the ultimate dream acting career one could hope for, breaking out in the Aussie iconic royalty film "Muriel's Wedding", followed by a successful stint in the United Kingdom and then landing arguably the most sought after jobs in the acting world in Hollywood - five years on "Six Feet Under" followed by another five years on "Brothers and Sisters". She is an ACADEMY AWARD Nominee, GOLDEN GLOBE Winner and Multiple Time Nominee, EMMY AWARD Nominee, SAG AWARD Twice Winner and...
2020-05-131h 10
We Are The Real OnesMelissa Leong, can you please be my new best friend? PART 2 of 2PART 2: Who is she? You may of heard of her most recently through her appointment as the FIRST female judge on the biggest TV show in Australia and definitely the most successful of it’s franchise in the world – MASTERCHEF Australia! But there is way more to her than that, she’s been a freelance food and travel writer, food media consultant, radio broadcaster, television presenter on SBS’s the Chef’s Line, MC, cookbook editor and author for years – her work history almost mirrors her motto “will eat anything once”. Her rise to success hasn’t been as smooth as you’d imag...
2020-04-2748 min
We Are The Real OnesMelissa Leong, can you please be my new best friend? PART 1 of 2PART 1: Who is she? You may of heard of her most recently through her appointment as the FIRST female judge on the biggest TV show in Australia and definitely the most successful of it’s franchise in the world – MASTERCHEF Australia! But there is way more to her than that, she’s been a freelance food and travel writer, food media consultant, radio broadcaster, television presenter on SBS’s the Chef’s Line, MC, cookbook editor and author for years – her work history almost mirrors her motto “will eat anything once”. Her rise to success hasn’t been as smooth as you’d imag...
2020-04-2042 min
Neighbuzz: The Neighbours Recap PodcastLogies Red Carpet (Part 1 of 2) Neighbuzz at the TV Week Logie Awards 2019Neighbuzz went to the Logies! Part 1 of 2 includes our chats with the Neighbours cast-members, plus Neighbours-adjacent stars, and a few other friends of the show. We were definitely the only Neighbours podcast reporting on the event. Hosted by CJ, Kate and Vaya from the mobile PirateNet Studios outside Lassiters Gold Coast.
In order of appearance:
Rob 'Millsy' Mills (Finn Kelly on Neighbours)
Scott McGregor (Mark Brennan on Neighbours)
Ben Hall (Ned Willis on Neighbours)
Olivia Junkeer (Yashvi Rebecchi on Neighbours)
Sharon Johal (Dipi Rebecchi on Neighbours)
Eve Morey (the late Sonya Rebecchi on Neighbours
Ryan Moloney...
2019-07-0443 min
Below the RadarTirelessly Advocating for Child Care in BC — with Sharon GregsonEpisode 10 of Below the Radar features Sharon Gregson, who works with the Coalition of Child Care Advocates of BC as the provincial spokesperson for the successful $10aDay Child Care campaign. Sharon Gregson and Am Johal discuss policy change and what is needed for sustainable child care in BC. Twice elected as a Trustee to the Vancouver School Board, Sharon’s advocacy for affordable child care stretches back over three decades. To learn more visit www.10aday.ca
Full episode details: https://www.sfu.ca/vancity-office-community-engagement/below-the-radar-podcast/episodes/10-sharon-gregson.html
Read the transcript: https://www.sfu.ca/vancity-office-community-engagement/below-the-radar-podcast/transcripts/10-sharon-gregson.ht...
2019-02-1130 min