Ezcapades Podcast

Ya gurl Ez takes to the stage and gives stand-up a solid nudge. 

A very special ezpisode - Ez chats to Luke Pritchard (vocals/rhythm guitar) and Peter Denton (bass) from English pop/rock band, The Kooks. They discuss their recent Best Of tour in the EU/UK, reveal the secret to staying together for 10 years and new music to come...

A very special ezpisode - Ez and Allday smash some dark chocolate and chat about him moving to LA, going from raw comedy to rap and the pair looking eerily similar... Check out his latest album, Speeding and his vegan cooking tutorials. Regional tour info here. As promised, shooting stars memes here. 

A very special ezpisode - Ez chats to Alex Lahey about surviving tour life, how to stay safe at festivals and what her TED Talk would be about... Check out her album "I Love You Like a Brother" and her Like a Version cover of Torn

A very special ezpisode - Ya gurl went to Falls Festival, Marion Bay! Day 1 features a latex horsehead, tent envy, overalls (with security tags), spooking Daryl Braithlate, ubering to Marion Bay from Hobart (absolutely do not rate) and snoozing front row in a mosh pit (sorry Alison Wonderland). Wrap it around your ears m8s. 

Ez interviews jackinaction, Melbourne actor and host of YouTube channel, Game Fed. Starting out at Griffith University, Jack studied a Bachelor of Arts in Applied Theatre, learning his craft and the components of making a show. He then went on to work with a variety of theatre companies, notably performing in the Australian International Opera Company as Benedick in Much Ado About Nothing and Tibalt and Paris in Romeo and Juliet. He’s also been an MC at the Oz Comic Con in Melbourne, performed a one-man comedy show, The Brain Room, and is currently one of the hosts for the YouTube channel, Game Fed. On today's show... 1. TED Talk - A Pirate's life isn't for pirates2. Starting out3. Fake News Game4. Game Fed

The second half of Ez's interview with Trent Griffiths, communications and operations manager, and Arie Rain Glorie, program curator and director of Testing Grounds. They play the Fake News Game, get the lowdown on what the Arts Centre's spire is meant to resemble, and discuss what Testing Grounds is all about! If you'd like to know more about this temporary infrastucture for creative practises, check out the link to their website or shoot me a message and I'll put you in touch. 1. Fake News Game2. The theme which ties the NGV, Hamer Hall and the Arts Centre together...3. What IS Testing Grounds4. What type of creatives can take advantage of the FREE space and who can cop a residency5. Spitballing ideas for the space (feat. underground speakeasy)Music suggestions for the week: Rex Orange Country - Best Friend, Uno; 2nd Exit - If You Wouldn't Mind; and Mundu - Jeeep (Full version on Spotify)

Ez interviews Trent Griffiths, communications and operations manager, and Arie Rain Glorie, program director and curator of Testing Grounds. Trent started out studying a Bachelor of Arts (Philosophy) and a Graduate Certificate for Film and Video in Sydney. He later came over to Melbourne to study Screenwriting at RMIT, which helped him land his writing job on Neighbours. He's since worked as a lecturer for Media and Communications, and is currently the communications and operations manager of Testing Grounds. Arie is a visual artist and curator, but started his journey studying a Bachelor of Fine Art (Hons) at RMIT. As a curator, he's worked with a range of emerging and mid-career artists, both at home and on the international stage. After his term as assistant curator for the Gertrude Street Projection Festival (2016), he started working alongside Trent as the program director and curator of Testing Grounds. On side A of this ezpisode...1. Ez's bad, bad, not good day2. Arie's TED Talk - "Arie

The second half of Ez's interview with Melbourne comedian, Ben Volchok. They play the Fake News Game, discuss where the money goes when you pay parking tickets, and his live radio play for Fringe, Ben Volchok Presents... 1. Fake News Game2. Parking fines3. Ben's Fringe show4. Fred the comedian from Paris - is it all an elaborate ruse???I didn't play any music in this podcast, but if you'd like some new chunes I'd strongly suggest checking out Ravyn Lenae (nb Free Room and Moon Shoes) and Logic (nb Til The End and Driving Ms Daisy)  

Ez interviews Melbourne comedian and SYN alumnus, Ben Volchok. Ben is the founder of sketch comedy group, Mudcrabs, and creator of comedy podcast, The Illustrious Fact Show. Ben has just finished his live radio play for Fringe Fest 2017 - Ben Volchok Presents... He dropped by the studio to hear about my "absolutely bananas" experiences with one woman in the State Library and a "single guy from Adelaide". Ben also (reluctantly) discusses a recent review of his show, and Ez gets fired up about it (Skip to 11m30s)1. The infamous review // Ez slams down terrible reviewers2. Ez and the crazy lady incident (feat. proofreading emails, a disgrutled housemate and an inexplicable tale) You will NOT believe your ears. (25min)3. Ez and the Single Guy from Adelaide - Will we find him??Part two will be coming your way very soon, but for now enjoy two absurd stories and one, long rant. If you're enjoying the pod, subscribe! I'm working on a few special things for you right now, so stay tuned. Feel free to dm

Ez interviews Melbourne-based muso, Maja. Originally hailing from balmy Bris-vegas, she trained classically at the University of Queensland, majoring in piano and composition. This sweet and sonorous songstress is looking forward to the launch of her sophomore EP “Still Bleeding”, where you can catch her touring around to Brisbane, Nimbin Roots Festival, Adelaide, and Bendigo. This all kicks off in September, but I’m very grateful she was able to make a pit-stop and join me in the studio. On today's show:1. Ez's work war stories2. Maja's TED Talk: The Necessity of Self-Expression / Immigrating to Australia3. Song: "Still Bleeding" - Maja4. Game: The Fake News Game5. Song: "Wake Up and Find" - Maja6. Maja's new music video (Wake Up and Find)7. The KEY to becoming a great artist (Hint: Michael Jordan, Eminem and Donald Glover all have this in common!)Maja has kindly allowed me to include her tracks, "Still Bleeding" and "Wake Up and Find", from her EP, Still Bleeding in the pod! If you li

Ez interviews Caitlin Spears, Melbourne theatre actor and opera singer, as she prepares for her Fringe show, Cactus and the Mime. After finishing her studies at VCA (Bachelor of Fine Arts, Music Theatre), she landed her first lead role in a new contemporary opera called Women in War, which saw her travelling to Greece for 2 months and performing in a 2000 year old amphitheatre. Since then, she's toured around Australia singing in Rolling Thunder Vietnam, a rock-show with Wes Carr (Australian Idol) and Ben Mingay (Packed to the Rafters), and trekked around China, performing Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet and Much Ado About Nothing. It's a wonder I got her to sit down with me in the studio! On today's show... 1. Food intolerances // ever refused someone's food before?2. What to NEVER ask a director3. Atomic Blonde mini review // real life fight during my screening (life imitates art)4. Twitter is a scary place, 0/10 do not recommend.5. Caitlin's TED Talk - How to Make a Really, Really

Ez interviews Melbourne comedian, Ben Volchok. Ben is the founder of sketch comedy group, Mudcrabs, and resident comedy presenter here at SYN Media. We caught up and had a laugh over recent events and talked about his upcoming show in the Fringe. Ben has kindly allowed me to use a snippet of his show The Illustrious Fact Show Presents... Cyber Cops, so go check it out if it tickles your fancy! On todays show...1. Preamble about squeaky chairs/getting ready for the show2. Ez's war stories3. Ben's new website and what Ez's website would be4. Ez attempts to create an app (unsuccessfully)5. Forbidden bickies6. -FAKE NEWS GAME-7. The Illustrious Fact Show Presents... Cyber Cops8. Voice overs and advice to starting your OWN podcast!9. How to never, ever, ever lose yourselfDon't forget to drop me a line or like my FB and instagram! I'd love to hear from you, so don't be shy. I will also appreciate your feedback in the form of a picture of the royal family, with all different types of Sheen faces' (Charlie, Mich

Ez interviews Jake Colman and Tom Attard, members of the Melbourne a cappella group Drums of War. Since winning the 2015 Vocal Australia AUSACA Championships, they've competed internationally, in both Singapore and Hong Kong, and have now released their debut EP, Shadowboxing. On today's show... 1. Ez's awkward encounter with Sunshine Coast's Casanova 2. Competing in Singapore and Hong Kong 3. Music: Wild Wild Wish (Cover), Drums of War 4. Game: Fake News. Play of the day goes to this article. 5. Producing the EP, in particular their first original song "Shadowboxing". 6. Music: Shadowboxing 7. What's on the horizon for Drums of War? Once again, Drums of War has kindly allowed me to include their tracks in my podcast. If you like them go and send them some love to their FB, Youtube or Insta!

Ez interviews Sydney comedian and YouTuber, Neel Kolhatkar. Entering the scene at the age of 15, he competed for the title of "Class Clown" at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival back in 2009. After winning the competition, and being crowned funniest high school student, Neel pressed on with his YouTube channel. When his video "Australia in 2 Minutes" went viral, Neel left behind/got fired from his job as an after-school drama teacher (which we speaks about in the show) and went on to pursue a career in comedy. Since then he has become a big name as an Australian YouTuber and comedian, with his subscriptions and socials boasting a cult following. He is currently in Melbourne, bringing his show "#ObjectifyNeel" to the MICF. He popped by the studio for banter, stayed in the studio for real talk. Check out what you missed below! 1. Ez's Sydney adventures: Difference between buskers in Melbourne and Sydney2. Neel's TED Talk: "Artificial Intelligence Should Take Over the Human Race/We Should Embrace Our N

Ez interviews Josh Novak, Somesh Das, Lachlan Watson and Sam Templeton from the Melbourne funky-pop band, Caravan Kids. Making a name for themselves on the Bourke Street Mall strip, they've combined their backgrounds in jazz and country to trade fours and give modern pop more bite. With Somesh being accepted into Boston's Berlee College of Music, the question of everyone's lips is what will become of Caravan Kids? On today's show: 1. Caravan Kids' TED Talk2. Forming of Caravan Kids and different musical backgrounds3. Two Truths and a Lie: News Headline Edition4. The future for Caravan KidsCaravan Kids have kindly allowed me to include Josh Novak's song Never Gonna Know Me from his EP Rat Race. You can check them out on Soundcloud or purchase a CD from them - just catch them outside General Pants/David Jones in the arvo!

Ez interviews Sydney rapper, Smizzy (AKA "Smiles Again"). He's been in the scene since the mid 2000s, starting out in the hiphop outfit called Mind Over Matter. After releasing their debut LP Keepin' It Breezy (2008), Free the Wolves (2009), Just Like Fireworks (2011) and This Way to Elsewhere (2014), Smizzy moved on to form another group with rapper, Forbes. He is now releasing his own album early 2017, but has dropped his single We Swear as a taster of what's to come. He's worked with some of the best in the Australian scene, the likes of Bliss n Eso, Drapht, Chance Waters and PEZ. This man has been blessed with the ability to deconstruct other raps, teaching his fans about technique and craft, while maintaining his own style. It was a pleasure to talk to him about the Australian rap scene, how his journey began and dropping his new album! On today's show:1. Starting out2. Smizzy's TED Talk - "How Not to be a S*** C***"3. Rap - Australian rap cops flak, Iggy Azalea //

Ez interviews Molly Daniels and Laura Buskes, creatives behind web series Double Date Night. Molly is a 21-year-old actor, writer, director and producer who studied Film & TV at Swinburne back in 2014. She scored her first big break acting on the ABC sketch show You’re Skitting Me, and she's featured on The Librarians, Upper Middle Bogan and played lead role, Ellie, on the Tomorrow, When the War Began tv series. Laura Buskes is a 27-year-old actor, singer and improviser, who studied acting at APO Academy, as well as short courses at NIDA. She joined The Improv Conspiracy Theatre in 2013, performing in their weekly shows and in 2015 decided to write a scripted performance for the first time, writing a one-woman musical. The girls met when Molly joined Improv Conspiracy, and she asked Laura to come on board as an actor. The show, which features Molly as Riley and Laura as Vic, is about two house mates negotiating the dating world on a budget. Today's show...1. Worst birthday present you

Ez interviews Melbourne poet, comedian, musician, writer, model, actor, teacher and Josh-of-all-trades, Josh Cake. His poetry was first published at the age of 10. Since then, his poems, short stories, and essays have been included in a range of anthologies. He writes the blog Penguin on Porpoise, a repeat finalist at the International Weblog Awards. At 21, his Youtube channel has reached hundreds of thousands of people in over 100 countries, and his stand-up comedy has won critical acclaim, packed audiences, and a number of awards, in both Australia and Europe. A member of the Dante Alighieri Society of Melbourne, he is fluent in French and Italian, and has lived and worked in both countries. He has written and performed several musical theatre productions, and recently finished a stint of 112 gigs in six months in Paris. On today's show: 1. Hero of trams/Ez h8s ticket inspectors2. Song: The Most Beautiful Song in the World - Josh Cake3. Because the Internet, two comedians sit down and be serious for 20

Ez interviews Sydney comedian and YouTuber, Jordan Shanks (AKA friendlyjordies). From humble beginnings, as a bake stall hustler, Jordan became an international model, only to realise his true calling as a comedian. Under the alias "friendlyjordies" he makes comedy videos about social and political issues in Australia. He brought his first stand-up tour, Chin Up, Stooge, to Melbourne and popped by the studio after the show. Check out what you missed out on!1. Presidential elections2. Jordan's TED Talk - "Stop Focusing on Stupid Shit"3. Links between Pepe meme and white supremacists ?4. Secret story about Jordan's past as a baker/hustler5. Jordan's time as an international model/swift transition to comedy6. Game: Two Truths and a Lie - News Headline Edition7. Jordan's first stand-up show - Chin Up, StoogeSong List: 1. All Star - Smash Mouth, 2. Keep it Simple feat Stormzy - Raleigh Richie, 3. Ye of Thrones - DJ Nada One, 4. Me and Your Mama - Childish Gambino, 5. Leave it all Behind - Saskwatch