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The Lui Diaz Podcast
Hosted by Lui Diaz · EN
Inspiring adventures, hilarious stories and insightful chats with Lui Diaz and guests ✌️
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105. The Bitter End with Peter Psomadelis
Jan 1402:39:27Tap to summarizeFor this final episode of The Lui Diaz Podcast, Peter Psomadelis returns with some explosive accusations and theories regarding his personal life, family and upbringing as well as laying down some highly justified dissatisfaction with the state of politics in the once great state of Victoria.Be sure to watch this episode.Among the many signs of our society's decay, Peter and I chat about everything he feels is coming to light. But through it all we experience small glimpses of humanity's benevolent side and the joy of the Christmas that no corrupt government or entity can ever take away because it lives inside of us, inside the human spirit.Thanks to everyone that was part of this project for all 106 episodes. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit luidiazpodcast.substack.com
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104. The Pod-Life with Maloney 3k
Jan 1302:32:40Tap to summarizeChris Maloney is the host and producer of one of Melbourne‘s best and realest podcasts, The 3000 podcast where he gives an opportunity for Melbournians, from subcultures to the hip-hop scene and from all walks of life to share their stories.In this second last ever episode of the Luis Diaz podcast, Maloney and I sit down to exchange notes and ideas and share our thoughts on the future of podcasting, as well as sharing some of the behind the scenes mental and emotional toll of what it takes to persist with a passion project like a podcast and make it to 100 episodes and beyond!You won’t miss this. One was a really special chat thoroughly enjoyed it and it’s the kind of conversation that makes me wish I was going to keep going with this project.You can learn more about Maloney and the 3000 Podcast via Instagram:Thanks again for watching and have an amazing 2026 ✌️ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit luidiazpodcast.substack.com
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106. A Hypnotic Christmas Special with Reg Blackwood
Jan 1202:14:40Tap to summarizeReg Blackwood is a Hypnotist, Hypnotherapist and Entertainer originally from the small town of New Invention England and now based in Melbourne Australia.In this last ever recorded episode of The Lui Diaz Podcast, Reg joins me to chat about his journey into the world of Hypnosis and we weave in the inevitable social commentary while taking the absolute piss.We weave in talk about family, careers, goals, new beginnings and the art of stripping things back to their true essence.We also scare a few passers by with our festive poppers.Learn more about Reg Blackwood via instagram https://www.instagram.com/cleverklutz/Thanks for the memories. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit luidiazpodcast.substack.com
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103. A 'Free-The-Nip' Christmas Special with Kiara Ariza
Jan 1101:45:21Tap to summarizeKiara Ariza is a Comedian and Performer from Melbourne Australia. Join us for this special Christmas episode of The Lui Diaz Podcast where we unpack Kiara's first year in comedy, we talk freeing nipples, exchange gifts, cover social and political commentary and look ahead to 2026.New here?Don't bother following, this podcast is coming to and end x This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit luidiazpodcast.substack.com
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102. Commitment Issues with Leonardo Castro
Jan 1001:36:27Tap to summarizeLeonardo Castro is a professional busker who travels the world making beautiful music for people on the streets of some of the worlds most visited cities.After recording an episode almost 3 years ago, Leo is back to catch up on what's changed and what's still the same as we both navigate a life of creativity and commitment issues.Also, Asian women are the most beautiful women on earth by far... anyways Thanks again for cathcing The Lui Diaz Podcast. If you like this episode, please share it and leave us a comment 😙Wanna show your support for The Lui Diaz Podcast?ko-fi.com/luifdiaz This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit luidiazpodcast.substack.com
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101. Sharing Stories with Alif Kusuma
Dec 702:11:18Tap to summarizeAlif Kusuma is a great young man of only 18 years from New Zealand and in this episode Alif shares his incredible journey from playing professional football in the Netherlands to hitchhiking in Europe, and now working as an abseiler in Melbourne. We discuss his “dog” mentality, the pain of missed opportunities, and Alif’s potential future.Episode Highlights1. “Sliding Doors” and The Cost of Saying No - Lui reflects on a pivotal moment in his own life where he declined an offer to move to Japan with a photographer friend to attend university instead. He uses this as a cautionary tale for Alif, encouraging him to embrace his freedom while he has it, noting that “responsibility is... restrictive” and urging Alif to take risks before commitments pile up.2. Recognition vs. Standards - They discuss the philosophy of awards and recognition in sports. Alif admits he wants to do good without being awarded for it. Lui offers a counter-perspective: awards aren’t just for the individual; they set a standard for others to aspire to. As Lui puts it, “The recognition isn’t for you... It’s to show others what to aspire to be”.3. The Value of Connection through Storytelling - Lui explains the origin of his podcast, born from a regret of hearing amazing stories from strangers (like during his skateboarding lessons) and letting them vanish into the ether. He argues that storytelling is a rite of passage and a way to acquire life experience vicariously, stating, “You kind of live it in your head... I feel like I know something more now because you learned it and told me about it”.4. Routine vs. Freedom - There is a recurring theme of the “illusion” of a boring life. Lui mentions his busker friend Leo thinks his life is boring, yet to a corporate worker in a “concrete box,” Leo’s life represents ultimate freedom. Alif resonates with this, finding freedom in his job as an abseiler, cleaning high-rise windows, which he describes as “just playing around” and feeling free.Thanks again for cathcing The Lui Diaz Podcast. If you like this episode, please share it and leave us a comment 😙Listen Now YouTube and SpotifyCONNECT with The Lui Diaz Podcast on:Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/luidiazpodcast/Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@theluidiazpodcast9195/featuredTikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@luifdiaz?_t=8WYIX8jD5kY&_r=1Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/luidiazpodcast This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit luidiazpodcast.substack.com
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100. Blissing Out with Nick Sun
Nov 3001:53:59Tap to summarizeNick Sun is a comedian and plant medicine practitioner based (I don’t know where). In this blissful, cacao consuming episode, we bring you the 100th episode of The Lui Diaz Podcast, with more laughs and more controversy than ever.I owe two groups of people a special mention. Firstly to my very few supporters THANKS FOR believing in me and what I’m doing, some of you couldn’t handle the heat so you dropped out, I get it. To my haters, thanks too for believing in me, it’s knowing that you don’t like the way I look, talk and my general existence that makes me wanna show up more and more, so a BIG F*CK YOU to you.This is definitely one of the funniest and most blissful sit down’s I’ve ever had. Nick is a man on a great journey of shedding expectations, pressure, pretence and everything that’s ultimately meaningless in life and I’m here for it.I usually plant the episode highlights here but you can just watch and figure it out for yourselves 😅Thanks again for cathcing The Lui Diaz Podcast. If you like this episode, please share it and leave us a comment 😙You can catch more of the hilarious Nick Sun on Insta via @therealnicksun - https://www.instagram.com/therealnicksun/Listen Now YouTube and SpotifyCONNECT with The Lui Diaz Podcast on:Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/luidiazpodcast/Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@theluidiazpodcast9195/featuredTikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@luifdiaz?_t=8WYIX8jD5kY&_r=1Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/luidiazpodcast This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit luidiazpodcast.substack.com
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68. Second Time's the Charm with Alex Main
Nov 2302:14:54Tap to summarizeAlex Main is a comedian, comedy room runner and all-round good bloke, and in this belated episode 68 I’m glad to have Alex back in the chair to recap his recent adventures at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Alex is all about good vibes and a great storyteller. Join me and this man of travel, loyalty, and laughs, for a chat is packed with perspective, profound realisations, and some jaw-dropping anecdotes. This is a must-listen episode to get you motivated and grounded at the same time!Highlights:* The Legend of Elsie Rider: We kick off by revisiting the epic story of the Spanish woman who was in a coma for 10 years, woke up, and decided to ride a motorbike around the world, proving life’s reset button can be the most inspirational thing ever!* Solo Travel and Naive Girls in Edinburgh: Alex recounts his recent adventures doing the NC500 in Scotland and shares a story of finding two 19-year-old girls sleeping in a park at 4 am after being locked out of their Airbnb. Hear how he had to call a locksmith for them and why he believes there’s “no reason for girls to be that naive these days”.* The Reality-Shattering Breakup Overseas: I recount my major life change: moving to a new country (Europe) with my ex-partner and dog only to break up in the first week. This immediately led to a sobering reality—sleeping in a car outside a church during a snowstorm.* The Podcast’s Great Discovery: People “Actually Like Each Other” I reflect on the biggest takeaway from hosting 100 episodes: despite the “polarisation” and “treachery everywhere” seen online , I’ve learned that in the real world, most people seek to get along and find common ground.* The Riches are in the Niches (Or Not!): I discuss the challenges of running a broad show about “self-discovery and sort of conversation between two strangers”. I question the popular business mantra “riches are in the niches” and celebrate the work of simply telling great stories.Thanks again for cathcing The Lui Diaz Podcast. If you like this episode, please share it and leave us a comment 😙You can catch more of Alex on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/alexemain/Listen Now YouTube and SpotifyCONNECT with The Lui Diaz Podcast on:Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/luidiazpodcast/Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@theluidiazpodcast9195/featuredTikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@luifdiaz?_t=8WYIX8jD5kY&_r=1Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/luidiazpodcast This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit luidiazpodcast.substack.com
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99. Dan's Loose Stories with Dan Brader
Nov 1601:35:53Tap to summarizeDan Brader is a local comedian, room runner and all around good-bloke. In this episode, I welcome Dan back so I can personally thank him for all the introductions he made during the 2025 Melbourne International Comedy Festival, shoot the sh*t and catch some more of Dan’s Loose Stories.Highlights from Episode 99We dive deep into the fascinating, the funny, and the frankly outrageous. Here are 5 key takeaways from Dan’s latest chat:* The Exhausting Art of the “Always-On” Persona: Dan and I discuss the strange world of method actors (like Christian Bale ) and comedians who stay “in character” 24/7. They muse on whether this constant performance is a necessary ingredient for greatness or just... utterly draining and “needy” to be around.* A Deep Dive into the Dark Comedy Scene: Dan spills the details on the dark comedy shows he’s been running. He perfectly breaks down the contrasting approaches of comics like Joel Temperly (the grumpy “science teacher” vibe ) and Matt O’Neill (the “cuddly teddy bear energy” delivering dark jokes ).* The Death of Organic Dating: Say goodbye to meeting someone at a bar! The guys lament the state of modern romance, calling app-based dating “a lot of admin” and just “swiping,” not actual dating. It’s so much harder to meet people randomly when everything is on your phone!* Dan Brader: Teenage Bridge Burner: Dan admits to a history of “rage quitting” jobs as a teenager and has to deal with a slight “tinge of guilt” when he drives past those old workplaces.* The Social Fabric is Built on White Lies: Lui and Dan get philosophical, debating whether society would absolutely collapse if everyone told the complete truth all the time. They conclude that the functional “social fabric” relies on little, tiny, inoffensive lies to keep things from being a complete “mess!”For the listeners who love Dan Brader’s famously chaotic yarns, this episode delivers two pure gold stories that had me gob-smacked and solidified the discussion on whether alcohol is a “net negative” in society.The Backpackers’ Tampon Attack: Dan recounts a truly wild night in a Sydney backpackers’ hostel where he was hit with the “mad alcohol urgency to piss”. Unable to get into his room with his key card, he started to drunkenly urinate on the door of his own room! This quickly escalated as a German guy came out screaming at him , and the chaos climaxed when a girl emerged and threw a tampon at Dan as he tried to “drunkenly explain it”! An absolute must-hear lesson in why being too drunk in a hostel is always a bad idea!The Mid-Air Squat: In a conversation about the darker, Dan shares a story about a woman he once dated who was found squatting in mid-air in the bedroom of his room, convinced she was using a toilet, but making contact with “no surface”! Thankfully, the bright lights hit her, she clicked back into reality before the “quarter-poo” fully emerged, and made a dash for the actual bathroom. A classic, cautionary tale that only a man like Dan could live through to tell.Thanks again for cathcing The Lui Diaz Podcast. If you like this episode, please share it and leave us a comment 😙You can catch more of Dan Brader on Instagram - @danbradercomedy - https://www.instagram.com/danbradercomedy/Listen Now YouTube and SpotifyCONNECT with The Lui Diaz Podcast on:Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/luidiazpodcast/Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@theluidiazpodcast9195/featuredTikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@luifdiaz?_t=8WYIX8jD5kY&_r=1Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/luidiazpodcast This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit luidiazpodcast.substack.com
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97. A History of Useless Information with Haroon Hilmy
Nov 1101:52:04Tap to summarizeGet ready to feel smart and hungry, folks! For our massive 97th episode of The Lui Diaz Podcast, where I sit down with the multi-talented comedian, fellow truth-seeker and Accountant? Haroon Hilmy! This chat is an absolute blast of history, hard-hitting facts, and laugh-out-loud commentary.Haroon is not just a hilarious stand-up comic; he’s an A-grade Mockumentarian, having co-created the seriously cool new series ‘Deng, the Gym Junkie’ (which I loved). But what makes him the perfect guest is his treasure trove of bizarre and mind-blowing knowledge, seriously, the man drops enough “useless information” to fill a quiz-show. From the shocking secret life of fast-food fries to a deep dive into the very roots of civilisation, Haroon brings the noise and the knowledge!Episode Highlights* The World’s Debt to Accountants - Forget cave paintings, you won’t believe who actually invented writing. Haroon reveals how his accounting research shows that writing started as ancient IOU’s and debt-tracking. Who knew a spreadsheet could be so ‘Antique’?* The Pyramid of TikToks - Say goodbye to calligraphy! Haroon and I dive into the decline of handwriting in the digital age, joking that future historians will uncover pyramids filled with nothing but archived TikToks.* The Golden IOU’s and the Birth of Paper Money - Before cash, there was gold. Haroon breaks down the super-efficient moment in history when people started paying with IOU notes instead of actual gold, birthing the concept of paper currency.* Extreme Capitalism: The Face Lawsuit - Prepare to be shocked! Did you know the iconic Colonel Sanders was sued by KFC for using his own face on a separate chicken business after he sold the company? It’s a surreal, mind-bending case study in losing the rights to your own likeness.* City vs. Country: The Trust Test - Why do people behave differently in the city? The guys discuss the crucial difference between close-knit country towns and the anonymous big city, where people can “get away with behaviours” because they’re less-likely to face consequences.Plus, you’ll hear all about the insider secrets behind why KFC’s fries are always soggy and the awesome origin story of Haroon’s series ‘Deng, the Gym Junkie’! Tune in, subscribe, and get ready for a hilarious chat.You can catch Haroon on Instagram at - https://www.instagram.com/haroon1996/And do yourself a favour and check out his new Mochumentary series ‘Deng, The Gym Junkie’ on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@KCProduction00🫶 Thanks again for listening and watching! Let us know your thoughts on the episode and catch you in the next one.Listen Now YouTube and SpotifyBe Part of the JourneyBuy Lui a coffee - https://ko-fi.com/luifdiazConnectInstagram - Youtube - Facebook This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit luidiazpodcast.substack.com
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