Celebrities & Fame
60 episodes · 2018–2021 · 20 debates · 19 pieces of advice · 58 stories · 48 quotes
The Daily Talk Show — Australia’s daily podcast, hosted by Tommy Jackett and Josh Janssen — discussed celebrities & fame across 60 of its 1,022 daily episodes between 2018 and 2021. This page collects what was actually said: 48 verbatim quotes, 19 pieces of advice, 58 stories told on air, 20 on-air debates, each linked to the exact moment in the episode and on YouTube.
Where they stand
Moments where the table disagreed, straight from the transcripts.
Is skeptical of the weed business boom, comparing the hype to crypto and startup culture and criticizing how it's become over-commercialized ('Los Angeles-fied').
Draws a parallel to flavored alcohol products (spritzers, Saintly) as a similar commercial trend, without strongly endorsing or condemning it.
Says he's drawn more to the fun and process of work like Dude Perfect's, not the money itself, though he acknowledges money enables that fun.
Argues that chasing money/fame as the primary goal is often a distraction or 'hiding' from the real work, and that Josh has evolved away from a rich-and-famous mindset he had a few years ago.
Thinks it's worth experimenting with because a YouTuber reported waking up refreshed after nasal breathing all night.
Dismisses it as 'the dumbest thing' and refuses to try it, worried about what could go wrong.
Finds boxing and UFC personally uninteresting and doesn't feel it's 'his scene,' though he'd attend to support a friend.
Finds the aspirational athlete lifestyle (singular focus, training, big money) appealing even if the actual fighting/trolling spectacle isn't the draw.
Believes ScoMo genuinely does the activities shown, like building a chicken coop, suggesting he has 'a happy life.'
Skeptical, suggesting the photos are staged photo ops or 'low-level propaganda,' noting he's dressed in a suit while posing as if exercising.
People are generally angry and down right now, and attacking celebrities is a form of 'punching up'; masks have also become politicized, and people resent being told what to do.
Floats that it might be a 'current timing thing' tied to broader frustration, without fully committing to a single explanation.
Dislikes her singing style, finds her overplayed, and argues her stage name is grammatically incorrect.
Thinks George is 'totally way off' given the largely positive YouTube comments and her massive streaming numbers.
Wants to get rid of group messaging entirely, saying it's annoying and leads to awkward social fallout.
Thinks group chat fade-outs are common and not inherently anyone's fault; responsibility lies with whoever created the chat.
Jack Steele and Matt Ford
Prefer going in with little to no research or scripted questions, finding it leads to more natural, funny moments despite occasional awkwardness.
Notes the tension that not knowing basic facts (like an artist's nationality) can also create unnecessary awkwardness, questioning whether some prep would help.
Values therapy highly and thinks everyone, especially men, should do it, but is unwilling to share who his specific therapist is.
Jokingly pushes for Rhys to recommend/plug his therapist for others' benefit.
Some celebrities give 'nothing' in interviews because they're in a position of privilege, unlike hosts like Ben Fordham who try to make their guest shine.
Agrees, citing Hugh Jackman's view that actors do movies for free and are paid for the PR, meaning they owe real engagement to journalists giving them their time.
Thinks the show should legitimately attend business-partnership/couples therapy as both content and genuine self-development, not played for comedic radio-bit value.
Is receptive and agrees it sounds good, while initially joking about doing it as a radio-style bit.
Advice from the show
all 19pieces →What was actually said, attributed and linked to the moment.
What can you try if you snore at night?
Try taping your mouth shut at night (using pharmacist-grade lip tape, not cheap eBay versions) to force nasal breathing, or use a chin/mouth strap or nasal insert stickers.
How should you handle public scrutiny/tabloid rumors as a couple?
Matty suggests reminding friends and family that what gets printed in tabloids is often not true, and that paparazzi attention naturally dwindles if you don't do anything particularly scandalous.
What should you do if your kid plays a prank pretending there's an emergency?
Josh suggests fully playing into it rather than being skeptical — acting winded or genuinely in trouble to sell the moment, similar to the dad in the viral prank video.
How should you deal with online trolls after becoming publicly known?
Garrick says he keeps a low profile but when trolls attack, he takes the piss out of them and 'kills them with kindness,' which usually makes them backpedal quickly; he only pushes back firmly against false claims that damage his reputation, like accusations of bullying or body-shaming.
How do you secure good guests for interviews?
Build trust with publicists over years by signalling the interview will be fun, easy and quick, avoiding gossip or any sense you're trying to set the guest up — publicists are protecting their client's reputation, so they need to trust you.
Should you approach a celebrity you recognise in public?
Only approach celebrities who have genuinely influenced or entertained you personally, rather than any recognisable famous person; for others, a brief acknowledgment of their work is enough.
Should you heavily prepare before a big live interview or MC gig?
Minimal preparation and going off the cuff can produce a more natural, authentic result than over-scripting, even though it carries higher risk of awkward moments.
How can you tell who your genuine friends are when you're in the public eye?
Pay attention to who reaches out to you after a bad performance or loss versus only after wins — that pattern reveals who actually cares about you versus who's just along for the good times.
How do you get high-profile, guarded interview subjects to open up?
Deeply research subjects beforehand to find details the audience hasn't heard, aim to make them forget the cameras are there so it feels like a real conversation, but accept that with politicians and A-list athletes you sometimes just have to admit defeat.
How do you decide which advice to follow when everyone has opinions after you become famous?
Will Connolly says he filters advice by checking whether it feels right or wrong inside himself, rather than following whatever people (like friends pushing t-shirt lines or brand deals) suggest.
How should you decide if a red carpet interaction was a success?
Plan for three scenarios before the event: a great interview as the ideal outcome, a messy-but-usable moment as an acceptable backup, and a total miss as the worst case; aim for the best while being okay with the middle outcome.
Should you tell your co-host or crew if you're feeling unwell before a show?
Keep how you're feeling to yourself in front of the wider crew since everyone is working hard and you don't want to let the team down; it's fine to confide in a close co-host, but the show must go on regardless, and you process how bad you feel afterwards in private.
How do you conduct a good interview with a guest or celebrity?
Try to connect with the person as a human as quickly as possible rather than treating them as a pedestal figure; research their last month of media so you're not repeating questions, and stay concise—too much banter before the actual question loses the moment.
How do you recover when an interview question falls flat or backfires?
Brad Blanks describes pivoting quickly to a different, lighter angle (switching from a personal question that upset Chris Martin to a playful Mariah Carey chart-rivalry question) to rescue the interview and still walk away with a usable, memorable moment.
How do I know if I should keep pursuing a new skill or hobby I've been struggling with?
Generic advice like 'just stop watching Netflix and do the thing' ignores that you need genuine internal interest to push through discomfort; if a skill doesn't stimulate real curiosity, it may simply not be right for you, and that's okay.
What's the best time to talk to someone famous or important sitting next to you on a flight?
Wait until the last 10 minutes of the flight, during landing - if the conversation doesn't go well you won't be stuck sitting awkwardly next to them, and if it goes well it can extend the conversation.
What should you actually aim for if you want to be 'famous'?
Josh advises figuring out specifically what you want to be known for (e.g. ideas, creativity) rather than chasing generic fame, since whatever method you use to get famous becomes your permanent public identity.
How should I handle fear of saying the wrong thing on a growing podcast?
Tommy advises Josh not to be too scared about offending people, noting that Josh has a good internal filter and isn't racist, sexist, or homophobic, so he should trust that and simply own it if he does get something wrong.
Stories told on air
Josh recounts a TikTok video of Gordon Ramsay's daughter performing a magic-trick-style stunt where she gets an egg into a bottle through a small hole, surprising her dad.
told by Josh Janssen
Josh recalls that when he had herniated discs, he searched online for celebrities with the same condition to feel less alone, listing several who have had back surgery.
told by Josh Janssen
Josh recounts a moment from a Britney Spears documentary where a paparazzo claims Britney 'needed' the attention, reinterpreting her plea to be left alone as only meaning for that single day.
told by Josh Janssen
Jess recounts her amateur boxing fight, including knocking out an opponent's false eyelashes, fighting without headgear, and deciding to go through with the match because she believed she could win against her specific opponent.
told by Jess Lucas
Josh recounts going down a research rabbit hole about the assassination of Kim Jong-un's brother at a Malaysian airport and claims about his nephew being hidden by the CIA after fleeing through Macau.
told by Josh Janssen
Matty recounts a paparazzo approaching him and Laura about announcing a pregnancy that they had told almost no one about, raising questions about how tabloids get information.
told by Matty
Tommy recalls partying with a member of the band Crazy Town (known for 'Butterfly'), who later appeared on Celebrity Rehab, and getting a lift home with him and his friend, an experience he has no footage of.
told by Tommy Jackett
Tommy recalls working a rare Saturday at the old Easy Street office and seeing Will Smith, and separately Asap Ferg, visiting the art gallery next door, regretting not capturing video of either.
told by Tommy Jackett
Josh recalls a childhood physical fight with his brother where his shirt pocket got ripped, comparing the exposed moment to the Janet Jackson Super Bowl incident.
told by Josh Janssen
Tommy recounts a viral video he watched on TikTok where a teenage son calls his dad pretending to have been pulled over by police while actually staging a prank, instructing his dad to lie at the bottom of the stairs; the dad plays along with a cop-siren sound effect and a removed shoe, only to be called out by his son afterward.
told by Tommy Jackett
Garrick recounts having to surrender all his social media passwords to producers before entering the house, including deleting inappropriate content, and changing all passwords immediately after being given them back.
told by Mat Garrick
At the Analyze That premiere around 2002-2003, Brad, the lone radio reporter at the end of a freezing red carpet, got Billy Crystal to stop and talk — but the interview dragged on uncomfortably long despite Crystal seeming annoyed, and never naturally concluded.
told by Brad Blanks
Tweedie describes hearing Justin Bieber playing piano and singing in a nearby dressing room at 30 Rock, with Scooter Braun present, and being struck by Bieber's musical talent despite not being a fan.
told by Scott Tweedie
While working at his mum's ABC shop in Byron Bay, George spotted Chris Lilley at the beach after several schooners and, despite warnings that Lilley could be prickly, invited him to the shop for a free coffee. Lilley turned up the next morning, was friendly, signed DVDs, took photos, and insisted on paying for his own small coffee and cookie.
told by George (credited in transcript as Mason Lauder/Unknown)
Nikki describes meeting a man known as 'Mr. Sex Tape' who brokers deals for celebrities (including Kim Kardashian, Pamela Anderson/Josh Lee, and Prince Harry) when their tapes or images are about to leak, including editing out compromising content like a reported golden shower scene from Kardashian's tape.
told by Nikki Goldstein
Josh describes being added to a group chat created by a community member (Gem) planning a nightclub outing; the group went quiet, and when Josh later called Gem she expressed frustration that everyone had ignored the chat, leading to a discussion about whose responsibility it is to keep a group chat alive.
told by Josh Janssen
Matt became violently ill with a suspected gastro bug hours before the GQ Man of the Year Awards, requiring an emergency chemist run for Hydralyte and tablets, before the adrenaline of the event carried him through the night in an outlandish pink suit.
told by Matt Ford and Jack Steele
In their words
“It makes the phone look stupid. Like it makes you feel like it's a smartphone, but it's actually a dumb phone.”
“I mean, I wouldn't mind to have the, uh, 12.79 billion views and the money that got and the fun that they're having.”
“Mainstream meaning popular? Yeah. The Trumps. The Trump family.”
“Ryan John, I'm the greatest fighter of all time. I'm undefeated. And I want to see you in the ring.”
“I wake up at night in cold sweats of the thought of that season of The Bachelor being lost somewhere in the abyss of the internet.”
“From Hollywood to, you know, Bulleen, making money.”
“Asap Ferg is big, but he's no Will Smith.”
“It's funny how we quickly adjust to whatever the market's telling us that they're worth.”
“Oh, oh no, no, Janet just wears stars on her nipples, like stickers, star stickers.”
“People love punching up, and that's what they're essentially doing.”
“No deadlines. Imminent stage 4 for Britney.”
“It's called reality TV, but there's no reality about that setting, really.”
“It's going to be the Daily Talk Show one day. Can you just imagine?”
“to be fair, Chris Hemsworth isn't a great actor either.”
“I was like, I have to. How many chances am I in New York and Post Malone's just having a durry and he's there by himself?”
“You have you have a certain amount of friends that you can bear with. You don't really have room for new friends.”
“football clubs are a really, really good leveler, you know what I mean?”
“He's a sneaky little dog.”