Show Lore & Segments
194 episodes · 2018–2021 · 52 debates · 82 pieces of advice · 172 stories · 177 quotes
The Daily Talk Show — Australia’s daily podcast, hosted by Tommy Jackett and Josh Janssen — discussed show lore & segments across 194 of its 1,022 daily episodes between 2018 and 2021. This page collects what was actually said: 177 verbatim quotes, 82 pieces of advice, 172 stories told on air, 52 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.
usefulness of formal business plans
Ep 10007:25States The Daily Talk Show never had a business plan and believes it wouldn't have suited their way of testing and learning as they went.
Made a short business plan early on but found that actually following through was the harder and more valuable part, suggesting plans are a starting point rather than a fixed roadmap.
Wants to leave Spotify, which he dislikes for unspecified business practices, and is considering Tidal or Apple Music for better audio quality, framing it as a personal choice rather than needing social validation.
Skeptical of switching to a niche service like Tidal since he doesn't know anyone who uses it, and is content using a basic Spotify family-style account without caring about playlist-sharing social features.
Supports doing a small, socially-distanced Halloween-themed walk to celebrate the birthday, noting other states like WA have already reopened without issue.
More cautious, worried that gatherings like Halloween could turn into protests or crowding, and favors settling restrictions down first rather than 'picking at the scab' by going out early.
Negative comments are usually out of proportion to reality during a collectively stressful time, so he doesn't take them personally and finds them more amusing than upsetting.
Frames being targeted for others' unrelated grievances (e.g., Leon Schoeger controversy) as 'taking the hit for other people,' treating it lightly.
Considers grapefruit a divisive, sour/tart fruit but loves its colour and enjoys it mixed with vodka.
Is trying grapefruit for the first time on air, open to it, and working out an eating technique to avoid juice mess.
Explains that George values Hump Day Replay highly because it's his own creation, likening it to the IKEA effect, and says this applies to anything people make themselves.
Acknowledges the IKEA effect is valid but finds it 'a little annoying' that George and others think Hump Day Replay is the best thing ever.
Believes the main reason people refuse tests is discomfort with the invasive nasal swab, though saliva tests are now addressing that.
Argues many people are refusing not due to discomfort but simply because they don't want to be told they have to do it, and finds this a poor excuse given roughly 1,000 people refused.
Leans toward keeping the name 'Hump Day' since it's the middle of the week.
Happy to keep the name 'Hump Day' as is.
Advocates getting unflattering bodily habits (like farting) out in the open early in a relationship.
Prefers to maintain mystery and has kept partners of several years from ever hearing her fart.
Expresses genuine happiness and excitement about being back in the studio together after recording remotely.
Within the recapped Hump Day sketch content, a line attributed to Josh says he 'fucking hates being back at the office,' though this appears to be part of the comedic sketch rather than a sincere live statement.
Thinks it's fair for Tommy to claim a 50% stake since he contributed the filming and concept even though George does the editing.
Jokingly uncertain whether he can claim credit, floating the idea of it being a 'co-creation' with George.
Rejects traditional gender roles; advocates splitting the bill or having whoever initiated the date pay.
Jokes that paying for a first date to secure a second date is manipulative ('a bit of a gotcha').
Advice from the show
all 82pieces →What was actually said, attributed and linked to the moment.
Is a formal business plan necessary when starting a business?
Crystal and the hosts agree that while a business plan can provide some initial direction, it's the ongoing process of testing and learning in practice that matters most, and a rigid plan may not reflect the unpredictable early stages of a new venture.
What should you do at the first sign of a cold sore?
Take Famvir tablets (three) as soon as you feel it coming on to stop it from fully developing.
How should you handle requests from fans or guests on a podcast?
George says his approach, learned from working with Hump Day Replay guests, is that if someone asks for something, you should just give it to them.
How should you handle negative or triggered comments online?
Recognize that during a stressful period like COVID, people's negative reactions are often out of proportion to what's actually happening, so don't take it personally.
How do you get your script considered for a Daily Talk Show table read?
Email hi@thedailytalkshow.com with the subject line 'screenwriting' to register interest; keep scripts to a limited length (around 3 pages) for timing purposes.
How should actors approach a table read?
Perform the table read with real energy as if in front of a camera, since a subpar performance can affect casting decisions — but stick to reading the actual script rather than improvising new lines.
What happens if you email The Daily Talk Show?
The hosts commit to always responding to listener emails — either with a direct reply, a reply plus reading it on air, or at least reading and discussing it on the show, rather than leaving emails unanswered.
How should you eat a grapefruit without making a mess?
Dig a spoon into the flesh of the grapefruit rather than scooping directly into the juicy centre, which otherwise squirts juice everywhere.
How do you grow social engagement for a new spin-off show?
George Martin suggests putting more deliberate effort into editing and social content—finding the funny bits, linking clips back to the guest, and treating it as 'a different creative muscle'—which he says is easier to prioritize for a weekly show than for a daily show with less time per episode.
Should you hide bodily functions like farting from a new partner, or get it out in the open early?
Josh suggests getting it 'out of the way' early in a relationship rather than maintaining mystery, based on his own 13-year relationship; Tully counters that you should keep some mystery and not reveal everything right away.
How much extra will I get back on my tax return for working from home during COVID-19?
According to Hot Accountant (relayed by Josh), the work-from-home deduction works out to roughly $150 extra on a personal tax return, not the large windfall some expect, and the claiming process has been simplified.
How should video call boxes be arranged so people look like they're making eye contact on screen?
Make sure the boxes/eye-lines of participants are positioned so they appear to be looking toward each other rather than away, which requires planning the on-screen layout in advance.
How should someone prepare for an unscripted radio interview appearance?
Have a few short, punchy personal stories or talking points ready in advance, listen carefully to figure out the angle the hosts want, and give quick, real answers rather than long-winded or cliché responses.
Should you buy an electric blanket?
Josh expresses reluctance due to fire safety concerns, questioning how often electric blanket fires actually occur, while Tommy challenges this paranoia as overblown.
what's the key lesson from the memoir about facing fear?
The memoir passage advises doing the things that scare you, not staying in your comfort zone, and prioritising travel and new experiences over over-prioritising debt from an expensive education.
How should you approach your accountant if you're having financial trouble?
Have an initial conversation that's direct about your circumstance, ask if they can help, and explore what the potential options are.
How should you deal with difficult or annoying people ('wankers') in life or work?
Just put up with the wankers and keep working hard — push through rather than letting them stop you.
How do you push past reluctance to do something new or slightly uncomfortable (like going to the bottle shop)?
Tommy and Josh argue that life's best and most rewarding experiences aren't easy, and that choosing the 'brave' option over the 'easy' one (even something as small as visiting the bottle shop) is worthwhile and builds character.
How can you tell if someone you're interested in is publicly tagged in content elsewhere online (dating advice)?
If you can type someone's name into a search and content appears publicly, it's considered public information worth checking before pursuing someone.
What should people do during lockdown regarding social gatherings?
Don't go out drinking in parks or congregating with others during the pandemic lockdown — staying indoors and following restrictions is important.
How can you save money on energy bills during lockdown?
A listener's tip suggests that if you switch to AGL for gas or electricity and quote an AGL employee's office number, you can access a 'friends and family' discount better than the advertised price.
How can I get reliable coronavirus updates without searching the internet?
Open WhatsApp (or download it), go to oz.gov.au/whatsapp in a browser, and it opens a message feed where you can type a number from a menu (news, case numbers, symptoms) to get instant text-based updates sent back to you.
What should I do if phone calls keep dropping out due to network congestion?
Use FaceTime Audio or WhatsApp calling instead of a regular phone call, since those run over data/internet and avoid the congested phone lines, and are reportedly much higher quality.
Should I bring a notepad and pen to a meeting?
Bring a notepad and pen to client meetings where there will likely be action items, as it signals seriousness; showing up without one in a creative/agency context can make a client wonder if you're being taken seriously.
Stories told on air
Josh reads the foreword he wrote for Dylan Torreville's book, recounting how the Canadian design student emailed the show offering to fly 21 hours to deliver 3D-printed squeegees (an episode 14 in-joke), arrived on Air Canada flight 2037 in a red cap and Roots tracksuit, and did a four-month internship. On the flight geese went into the engine causing a delay.
told by Josh Janssen
The decade debate clip with Wombat/Dodge
Ep 100038:42George Martin recalls an old disagreement with community member Wayne (Wombat) over whether 2020 marked the start of a new decade, pulling up an old clip where the two argued about calendar math, which is replayed and resolved live.
told by George Martin and Mason Lauder
Jess describes chatting on Hinge with a man who claims to have been Will Ferrell's stand-in in Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga, leading to a discussion of the film and whether they've met up yet.
told by Jess Lucas
Tommy unboxes a parcel of gum and candy sent by Ben Fordham on behalf of Redfern Convenience Store owner Hazem, sampling Hi-Chews, energy gum, and Jelly Belly gum live on the show.
told by Tommy Jackett and Josh Janssen
Tommy recounts taking his son Bodhi to an indoor pool, dealing with other kids urinating in the water, the kids' pool being closed, and his frustration at feeling cheated out of value, comparing it to a bad Uber Eats order.
told by Tommy Jackett
While editing in Premiere Pro, Tommy's computer suddenly shut off mid-task. He discovered his aircon, fridge, and lights were flickering, eventually diagnosing it—with help from his electrician brother—as his first-ever power brownout rather than a full blackout.
told by Tommy Jackett
George and Mason reflect on reaching 20 episodes of their show Hump Day Replay, discussing how they moved from word-for-word run sheets to more natural, curious conversation, and praising the generosity of guests like Brad Blanks.
told by George Martin and Mason Lauder
Josh recalls first meeting Mason for a coffee (actually a hot chocolate) to discuss him joining the show, and reflects on how much he's grown in confidence and presence since then.
told by Josh Janssen
Josh explains he started rewriting Seth Godin's 'This Is Marketing' word-for-word as a copywriting exercise, set multiple deadlines (New Year's, July 1st) that were missed, while an intern wrote and self-published his own memoir in the same timeframe.
told by Josh Janssen
At 19, Josh spent weeks trying to source and import Pop-Tarts into Australia, contacting USA Foods and Kellogg's, discovering a gelatin-related import issue, and eventually finding them at a dodgy city shop—only to be underwhelmed by the taste.
told by Josh Janssen
Tommy explains George had a rough week: his cat chewed through his internet cable, and separately he somehow blew through his 200GB data limit by 30GB, possibly from leaving Spotify or Masterclass streaming.
told by Tommy Jackett
George pitches a new segment where the team writes and performs scripts; they read through his script about a surprise 21st birthday party for Mason, featuring a fake suicide-vest candle joke and a Joe Rogan-style interview bit.
told by George Martin
Josh describes trying to eat a grapefruit by scooping it with a spoon after seeing fitness influencers do it, but found it squirted juice everywhere, so he adjusted technique by digging into the flesh rather than the juicy centre.
told by Josh Janssen
Grace joins via video call and shares humorous observations about living with Mason, including his loud eating, refusal to tidy his cutlery, new 'house rules' he imposed, and the irony of him supervising her driving despite not having his own license.
told by Grace (unverified attribution), Josh Janssen, Tommy Jackett
Josh explains that until this point he had never missed an episode, but had to stay home awaiting COVID test results, letting Mr. 97 sit in his seat for the first time. They then debate whether Tommy's episode-5 sick day (where Josh recorded an intro at Woolworths Abbotsford and played an old Craig Harper video) counts as Josh having 'missed' a show too.
told by Josh Janssen and Tommy Jackett
Mason Lauder explains that about a year earlier the show ran a dating segment, through which his now-girlfriend found him; during COVID lockdown they began FaceTiming, she flew over from Perth, and they are now living together.
told by Mason Lauder
George Martin designed and printed flyers promoting his Hump Day Replay podcast, then delivered them with stickers to every letterbox in Josh's apartment building without his prior knowledge, which Josh finds cringe-inducing when revealed on air.
told by George Martin
While doing night shifts with Kyle Sandilands on Triple M in Brisbane, Jase devised a barter system: he gave city restaurants cartons of Coke to sell in exchange for free meals, then had the stationed Channel 7 camera operator deliver the food via the network van after filming news stories, repeating it nightly for two years.
told by Jase Hawkins
In their words
“When a Canadian college kid emails an Australian podcast with the idea of flying 21 hours to deliver some 3D-printed squeegees, you'd be fair in calling him weird and full of shit.”
“It was the Russians.”
“I think we could just put it on the back of the packet or something so we're not chewing the whole time.”
“We've committed to do The Daily Talk Show for 10 years.”
“I start to gag if it's in for too long.”
“That's crazy! We've committed to do The Daily Talk Show for 10 years.”
“It's like a hemorrhoid really. It's like sometimes, but it's fucking still there. It just doesn't feel bad.”
“If someone asks for something like Just give it, give it to them.”
“No, it wasn't. It was Alexander Fleming. Fuck off.”
“Mate, you had us at food chat, Julia. It's A+.”
“Whereas if we just keep sort of— if you've got a scab and you just keep fucking picking at it, it feels like every time we go out early or we do that, or it's like, oh, you know, we want to, um, do the Halloween thing, it's like we're picking at the scab and it's never going to be able to heal.”
“The disrespect for kangaroos in this country is appalling.”
“Looks like a fucking, um, sick horse has ejaculated in a cup.”
“Dudes, you got like 12K subs, but the studio costs like 35 to 40 grand.”
“If they transcribe it, good on them.”
“Mate, you've left it late. You've been in training for 29 years.”
“Extols is praise enthusiastically. Extolled the virtues of the Russian peoples.”
“Thanks, Leon, for the idea. Got him a beauty.”