Mainly Stories

Today we have the crash-out king himself Jet Nye joining us for a dusty mid festival podcast. Jet is a very funny up and coming comedian that is slowly cementing himself as one to watch in the scene. We talk all things comedy, life and room running in a great chat before a great show at the MICF  Jet: @thevineyardcomedy Alex: @alexemain

Today we have the very funny Jord Van-Zanen joining us for a chat about comedy, pre show at the infamous La La Land. Jordi is an incredibly talented comic and room runner, and his jokes while controversial, are some of the best in the up and coming scene. Enjoy!! Jordi -  @jordivanzanen    Alex - @alexemain MICF -  https://www.comedyfestival.com.au/browse-shows/dark-times-darker-comedy/

This week we have Raw Comedy National Finalist, Cam Muratore joining us to chat life in comedy, living in his late Nona's House and the perks of living in reservoir. We also have amazing comedic talent Gavin Sempel pop in for a guest appearance. Cam has an incredible MICF show coming up with another excellent comic Mort, buy tickets below: https://www.comedyfestival.com.au/browse-shows/cam-mort-present-snake-eyes/ Socials: @camuratore  Gavin has a terrific show coming up also in the MICF, buy tickets here: https://www.comedyfestival.com.au/browse-shows/a-sempel-plan/ Socials:  @thegavinsempel   Alex's MICF Lineup show featuring some of the festivals best including these two legends, buy tickets below: https://www.comedyfestival.com.au/browse-shows/dark-times-darker-comedy/ Socials: @alexemain

This week we have the problem child himself Kaileb Hyland joining Alex on the pod. Kaileb is a very funny stand up comedian from Melbourne, whose first festival show is set to debut at the end of march at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival.  Kaileb:  @KailebHyland  Problem Child: https://www.comedyfestival.com.au/browse-shows/kaileb-hyland-problem-child/ Alex: @alexemain Dark Times Darker Comedy: https://www.comedyfestival.com.au/browse-shows/dark-times-darker-comedy/

This week we have comedian and room runner Zach James to talk about comedy, getting comfortable on stage and the joys of running a stand up show! Enjoy! Zach:  Mr.zacharyjames  Laugh Lab @ La La Land - Tuesday 6.30PM, La La Land High Voltage Comedy - Wednesday 7.30pm, Club Voltaire Alex: @alexemain MICF - https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/dark-times-darker-comedy-tickets-1112315618959?aff=oddtdtcreator WEEKLY STAND UP  @comedyriffraff - Wednesdays 7.30pm, The Kilburn

This week comedian and Melbourne International Comedy Festival room runner Tom Stanimeros joins Alex to talk his journey through working in film, moving to Australia and then climbing the ladder within standup to become one of the best room runners in Melbourne. Enjoy!! Tom: Socials -  @Tomstanimeros   Goffs Comedy: @goffscomedy  https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/goffs-comedy-complimentary-beer-or-wine-with-every-ticket-tickets-689715877757 Alex: Socials - @alexemain MICF - https://www.google.com/search?client=safari&rls=en&q=dark+times+darker+comedy&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8 Comedy Riff Raff - @Comedyriffraff

This week we have pro waterskier and great comic Connor Leahy joining Alex for a chat about skiing, comedy, psychedelia and all things traveling. This was a kickons party pod at the end of a fun night out, enjoy! Connor - @the_concon Alex - @alexemain  MICF Show  https://www.google.com/search?client=safari&rls=en&q=Dark+Times+Darker+comedy&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8

This week we have room runner and comedic genius Dalton Whiskey joining us. Dalton is part of the team for the premier stand up comedy brand Based Comedy in South-East Queensland and an excellent comic in his own right. He joins Alex to talk starting out in stand up, his experience with alcoholism and stories from working with the greats!!!  Dalton:  Based Comedy - @basedcomedy @Dalton Whiskey   https://basedcomedy.com.au/ Alex:  MICF Show - https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/dark-times-darker-comedy-tickets-1112315618959?aff=oddtdtcreator Socials @alexemain

This week, comedian, life coach and social media marketing guru Sharam Namdarian joins Alex for a chat about comedy, life and the universe. Sharam: From Brunswick with Love - https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/from-brunswick-with-love-tickets-1085025523549 Socials  @SharamNamdarian   Alex Dark Times, Darker Comedy - https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/dark-times-darker-comedy-tickets-1112315618959?aff=oddtdtcreator Socials @alexemain

This week Melbourne comedian and room runner Joel Temperly joins Alex to discuss his start in comedy, life living in China and the state of the Melbourne Comedy scene today. Catch Joel at his comedy festival show 'From Russia with Lols' Here: https://www.comedyfestival.com.au/browse-shows/from-russia-with-lols/ Instagram - @Joeltemperly Youtube -  @joeltemperlyhaha   TikTok @joeltemperlyptyltd Catch Alex's Comedy Festival Show here: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/dark-times-darker-comedy-tickets-1112315618959 All Platforms - @alexemain

On this weeks episode we have Kiwi killer Dan Brader joining us for a quick pre stand up chat. Dan is an incredibly funny comic whose sense of humour is, witty, dark and outrageously funny. 

On this episode comedian Jakob Friske joins Alex to talk all things comedy, joke writing and the stand up scene in Queensland. One of the best comics on the scene, he's Friske by name and frisky by nature. With a unique, dark view on society he takes you to places you didn't think you wanted to go to, all with a cheeky smile, and has audiences laughing from start to finish.

This is now a COMEDY podcast!  We are back after a year long hiatus! Comedian Mitch Donaldson sits down with Alex to talk comedy, life and all things dark humour!  @mitch_donaldson_standup

For this weeks episode, Alex sits down with Gian Toscano, a fascinating guy with a brilliant message to share. Forging an amazing career in the social media industry, Gian is constantly looking to level up in both his personal and professional lives. With an intense passion for mens mental health, he has managed to generate tens of thousands of dollars through fundraising efforts by doing 100 days sober, and in recent years, incorporating intense physical challenges in the form of long distance running all in an effort to encourage people to speak out if and when they are struggling.  Follow him and his journey here Instagram: @giantoscano Donate below: https://fundraise.beyondblue.org.au/100dayssober100kmsbythebay

This weeks guest is the amazing Hannah Tucker, a fitness and health coach that takes a data driven approach to providing fitness outcomes for her clients, whilst simultaneously providing education into health markers and ways to improve them. Hannah is an incredibly knowledgable figure in the Australian fitness scene, having owned a gym herself and delving into a vast variety of approaches to health and wellness, her knowledge and message are unique in the industry and are an example of integrity and true passion for improving the lives of those lucky enough to work with her.  Follow her here: Instagram: Hannahtuckker_nm Tik Tok : Hannahtuckker_nm

For this weeks episode, former physio and high performance career and mindset coach Trang Nguyen joins the podcast to discuss her journey from high achieving school student, finding her true purpose and chasing her dreams to build the amazing 6 figure business she runs today. Trang is an exceptionally inspiring and relatable businesswoman who champions other women to strive to achieve their dreams and find deeper meaning in their lives!

On this weeks episode of Mainly Stories, Alex is joined by fellow Carey Grammarian Aaron Barnes. An amazing creator in the short form content space, Aaron quit his job to fulfil his calling of creating content that both entertains, and helps people to tackle mental health, confidence and motivation issues. His series 100 days of fear is a no frills exploration of the limiting beliefs we all sometimes place on ourselves and that in confronting these fears that truly amazing things are possible.  Follow him @aaronb_tv on Instagram & TikTok

For the first episode of Mainly Stories, social media and content wizard Ben Jones joins Alex for a conversation about his career path so far. Director of Northbrook Agency, Ben has a multitude of incredible clients in his business acumen, working with brands such as Adidas, Kennedy Watches and Zonzo Estate. Ben has achieved extraordinary success in the digital marketing and content creation space and is now responsible for running a rapidly expanding digital agency at the most upper echelon of the Australian digital landscape.  Follow him on social media: @Northbrookagency @Benjonesphotography