The Lui Diaz Podcast

Welcome back to what's been called "the most Melbourne podcast ever"! Let’s dive into the deliciously fun and thought-provoking world of Episode 62, Part 2, with the fabulous leadership coach Kristi Russell. Buckle up for a recap of Part 1, the juicy highlights of Part 2, and a sprinkle of the funniest, most thought-provoking, and insightful moments—complete with timestamps, because who doesn’t lo...

Kristi Russell is an avid learner of human growth and understanding, a deep thinker and professionally she’s a leadership coach to some of the most accomplished leaders and executives in Australia. Thanks for listening to The Lui Diaz Podcast! In Part 1 of a 3 part episode episode, Lui welcomes Kristi, for her very first podcast appearance and what became an odyssey of introspection, profound insi...

Sean Collier is a Melbourne based comedian who’s currently making his mark on Australia’s stand up comedy scene while occasionally indulging in the odd bender. Subscribe to The Lui Diaz Podcast today! In this episode, the final installment of Episode 61’s two-part series, Lui sits down for a third time with New Zealand-born, Melbourne-based comedian Sean Collier in Melbourne’s iconic Hosier Lane....

Sean Collier is a Melbourne based comedian who’s traversing through Australia’s stand up comedy scene and doing a hell of a job of putting his spin on everything from day to day absurdities to big political issues. Subscribe to The Lui Diaz Podcast In this episode Lui sits down for a third time with Melbourne-based comedian Sean Collier, recording live from Hosier Lane. In Part 1 of a 2-part serie...

Joel Temperly is a Melbourne-based comedian climbing the ranks of Melbourne’s grass-roots comedy scene and making online audiences loose their minds over his witty and sometimes controversial comedic interpretations. Thanks for subscribing to The Lui Diaz Podcast! Episode Summary In Part 2 of this 2-part episode of The Lui Diaz Podcast , Lui continues his engaging and hilariously chaotic conversat...

In Episode 60 - Part 1 of The Lui Diaz Podcast, Lui sits down with Melbourne-based comedian Joel Temperly and welcomes you back to the gritty, vibrant setting of Melbourne’s Hosier Lane. Thanks for tuning-in to The Lui Diaz Podcast This episode is a freewheeling conversation that weaves through Joel’s life experiences, his journey into comedy, and plenty of tangents that showcase his sharp wit and...

David Rose is a professional comedian based in Melbourne, Australia. In Part 2 of this two-part episode, David and I blend humour with deeper reflections on culture, identity, and the role of art in society. Please subscribe :) We go even deeper on all topics including being authentic, challenging norms, and finding humour in the very act of not conforming to what's expected. We also dip into the...

David Rose is a professional comedian based in Melbourne, Australia. In Part 1 of this two-part episode, David and I explore the intersection of comedy, culture, personal growth, and societal critique, all while maintaining a humorous tone. In what I was hoping would be an episode that would give us insight into the inner workings of David’s brilliant comedic mind turned out to be so much more, al...

Luke James is a Melbourne based comedian who’s on a journey of navigating what it is to be a modern man in a world that’s full of beauty and horror alike. On the outside James can come across as brash and insensitive but on the inside he’s a good dude. Thanks for listening to The Lui Diaz Podcast! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. In this episode, Part 2 of 2, we’ll dive...

Luke James is a Melbourne based comedian who’s on a journey of navigating what it is to be a modern man in a world that’s full of beauty and horror alike. On the outside James can come across as brash and insensitive but on the inside he’s a good dude. Thanks for listening to The Lui Diaz Podcast! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. In this episode, Part 1 of 2, you’ll ind...

Lucy Barnard is an Australian Adventurer and Ethnographic Writer/Storyteller who was recently named Adventurer Of The Year by the Australian Geographic Society. Thanks for loving The Lui Diaz Podcast! Please subscribe xo Experience Lucy like never before in this epic, laugh-a-minute episode, we dive into the bizarre, the beautiful, the soulful, essential and the downright bonkers during this long-...

Troy King can best be described as a human Swiss Army Knife, and he’s back by popular demand after a popular Episode 44 ! Having lived more lives that many of us will ever dare attempt, Troy has mastered the art of reinvention through his natural curiosity for life and all it has to offer. Thanks for watching The Lui Diaz Podcast! In this episode Troy shares insights into what makes him so versati...

James Liotta is an Italian/Australian professional comedian and entertainer who’s been making audiences laugh since the age of 8, and is best known for his hilarious ethnic comedy sketches and live shows. Thanks for subscribing to The Lui Diaz Podcast! From his early days in school plays to becoming a staple at weddings and festivals, James shares his journey with humour and heart. This episode is...

Introducing Street Tales, short, sharp interviews, between Lui and a random guest off the street where they discuss a hobby, a passion or to tell us an interesting personal story. In this first Street Tale you’ll meet Nick the Twitch Stream who sits down to tell us about the time he held the world record for the longest ever live stream on mega streaming platform Twitch. Join Nick and I directly f...

Dan Brader is a comedian, writer and occasional self-confessed “goon” from New Zealand and currently based in Australia where he performs stand up comedy and runs comedy rooms under the name Blowout Comedy. Dan joined me the week before Christmas in Melbourne’s Hosier Lane to record what was one of the more relaxed episodes of the year and our final episode for 2024. Getting to know Dan, you get t...

Ashley Fils-Amie is a Haitian-American professional comedian who now calls Australia home, touring all around the country annually to perform live for thousands of fans. Thanks for subscribing to The Lui Diaz Podcast! Join us for this very special Christmas edition of The Lui Diaz Podcast as we broadcast live from the colourful laneways of Melbourne, Australia to bring you a bit of Christmas fun,...

!!Warning this episode contains references to criminal activity, adult themes and course language and is not recommenced for children under the age of 15!! Otherwise it’s a pretty darn good listen for those who like it real. Peter Psomadelis aka Temps is a Melbourne-based street artist and veteran figure in Melbourne’s street-life culture Thanks for listening to The Lui Diaz Podcast. Please subscr...

Sweeney Young is a Melbourne-based comedian, clinical psychologist and all around good dude. On this episode we’ll explore his life, past, present and future, and he and I discuss everything from podcast production challenges, personal growth, the funny, the unforgettable and life's deeper meanings. Thanks for listening to The Lui Diaz Podcast! Show some love by Subscribing In this episode we chat...

William Wang is a Chinese born and raised, Melbourne-based, funny af comedian. In this episode, we go back and forth on William’s journey into coming to Australia, discovering comedy and we go on several risky, hilarious tangents including: Please Subscribe 🫶 * Performing in front of challenging crowds * The nuances of Aussie crowds and cultures * A fk-load of cultural appropriation that’s certai...

Joe White is an Ethiopian/Australian, Melbourne-based, professional comedian currently juggling live standup shows, tv and radio appearances podcast appearances and of course family life. As well as being hilarious, he has an incredibly interesting personal story which we dive deep into and unpack in this episode. Thanks for listening to The Lui Diaz Podcast! Please subscribe to keep the great cha...

In this EXPLICIT - Banter-filled episode of The Lui Diaz Podcast, we chat to Melbourne-born, England-raised, comedian Tom Stanimeros. Thanks for subscribing The Lui Diaz Podcast! We cover: * How a motorcycle accident caused him to reflect on his path in life and brought on a move to Australia * The desire to be funny and jumping into comedy, full throttle without any local support from family or f...

In this episode of The Lui Diaz Podcast we have the pleasure of chatting to one of Australia’s wittiest new comedian’s Steven Bradshaw about his personal journey into comedy or, ‘finding his thing’. Please! For the love of God! Subscribe Recorded in Melbourne’s Hosier Lane, you’ll once again be treated to (or annoyed by) the ambient happenings of one of Melbourne’s most iconic laneways. This is th...

In this episode of The Lui Diaz Podcast we chat to one of my all time favourite guests Hector Marcel in an episode where we yet again spend a lot of our time laughing our assess off on a roller coaster ride of profound insights and pure hysterics. We cover: Please subscribe to The Lui Diaz Podcast xo * What the past year since our last chat has brought Hector and Three Jewels * The continued growt...

In this episode of The Lui Diaz Podcast we chat to my good mate Ryan Watts about his escape from the corporate grind to find himself starting a walking food tour business in New York City, with next to zero experience in the tourism industry! Pretty Awesome! Thanks for subscribing to The Lui Diaz Podcast! Throughout the episode you’ll catch us chatting about: * The beginning of our long-distance b...

In this episode of The Lui Diaz Podcast, I chat to Troy King, about cults, neuroscience, comedy and all the ways in which they’ve come together to fill his life with one great story after the other! Please subscribe to keep up with the latest! “You can pretty much name anything and I’ve been there, done that” As we cover Troy’s colourful life and how he made his way from being in the firm grasp of...