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Aaron Gocs is a writer, actor and comedian known for his work on ABC’s 'At Home Alone Together' which is currently airing on ABC and iView, Vice’s ‘Gocsy’s Australia’, and ‘Gocsy’s Classics’ (Where Gocsy reprises the role of classic 90’s TV show characters). He’s made appearances on True Story with Hamish and Andy, and a myriad of great Australian TV work. Gocsy is known for his lovable larrikin persona, which as it would seem is closer to the real Aaron Gocs than many might think. Gocsy and Ben Searle have a weekly podcast ‘I’m All Ears’ if you need more Aaron Gocs.

Nick Clarke writes, makes videos and runs marathons. We discuss his more-than-timely obsession with hygiene, losing his chill when meeting The Pixies reflections on marathons and Japan. Nick also reads some excerpts from his book 'Positive Reinforcements for Negative People (2018)'. Welcome back to iso x Credits: Theme trumpet & keys: Nic Ryan-Glennie.

Adjunct Professor Muriel Bamblett is a Yorta Yorta and Dja Dja Wurung woman and is the CEO of The Victorian Aboriginal Childcare Agency (VACCA). Muriel and I chat about the black lives matter movement, aboriginal voice in media, and the work of VACCA in 2020. If you or someone you know could benefit for VACCA’s services, or would like more information about how you can get involved with the organisation and assist through donation or cultural awareness activities, please visit vacca.org

From the outside Jonathon Colliver was a humble podcast maker who had a healthy and happy childhood. In 2020 his taste for podcast equipment (in particular his sinister obsession with mic stands) led him to carry out a shocking crime which he executed in the space of 1 minute... or did he? We speak to those who knew Colliver best to uncover the motives, betrayals and egotism surrounding this heinous crime.

Russell 'Rusty' Hillard II was working as a fashion stylist in LA when Covid-19 hit - he found himself back in Florida in the small city he grew up in. When the Black Lives Matter protests erupted, Rusty joined his local rally. He graciously shares his experiences on being a part of a positive force for good, his personal experiences with Police and the idea of 'everything happening for a reason'.

Singer-songwriter James Keogh is known to most as Vance Joy. A bunch of gold records, a bunch of number ones, a swag of Arias and has toured with Taylor Swift and recently Pink! I had the pleasure of playing in his band for many years and have seen a side to him that many don't get to. We chat song-writing pressures, growing up with unfocused energy and stories which often revolve around 'licking'. Live in the studio!

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Maggie Beer is an internationally renowned cook, food author, restaurateur, and food manufacturer. She's released 10 award winning cookbooks, Co-hosted ABC's Cook and the Chef with Simon Bryant and is a regular guest judge on MasterChef Australia. Maggie's been awarded Senior Australian of the Year, South Australian of the year and her face was used on an Australian Postage Stamp. At 75 there's no sign of her slowing down although Covid-19 has finally allowed some time to smell the roses.

Dr. Alistair Richardson is a dear friend - who happens to be a doctor. We chat about life as a GP while Coronavirus is in town, the chat also covers Michael Jordon's docco 'The Last Dance' and Kanye West. For fans of Pandemics, Hip-Hop and NBA.

Jo Syme is a musician and record label owner. She’s released award-winning albums and toured locally and internationally with her band Big Scary, and is the co-founder of both Pieater and Hotel Motel Records. Jo and I discuss labels, her experience of touring into rural and remote parts of the country and which Jo Syme she'd be if she wasn't Jo Syme. Shout outs to all Jo Syme's everywhere. Photo: Dillon Seitchik-Reardon. Find out more at http://isolateshow.com.au