The Mess Around

Andrew has been living a life while Richard is lockdown bound.  He generously shares the thrill of it all with Richard.  He has done a stand up gig which was not without issues. Some of these related to Instagram - weirdly. Meanwhile, Richard has discovered several annoying issues that only a pandemic & subsequent lockdown could reveal. Andrew updates us on his quest to better his Nemesis&apos...

It's Episode 13, should we be frightened? Not according to Richard who goes into a history story, to everyone's delight. Neither Richard nor Andrew slept well, for different reasons, however both involved alarms. We  learn that Andrew is overexcited in a crisis but also uncaring. Richard has created a new suburban triathlon. It would be easily broadcast on 7 Mate. Andrew took a personali...

Lockdown hasn't got any better for Richard, but his Apple watch is proud of all his achievements. Andrew has returned to Uni & in a rush of blood, decided to attend orientation in person . everything happened as you'd expect. Richard decided to do something stereotypically manly. It involved a mattock 7 an ill-conceived plan. The local economy was the winner. Andrew's Tai Chi sc...

We enter the world of some of Andrew's previous jobs (careers ? ) , mainly the ones involving big money - not his. Specifically we enter the world of Casinos as a croupier and banks as a teller. It naturally leads to a revealing insight into the mind of the Australian worker & may explain why Australia isn't a superpower. Andrew has some brilliant tips for rising to the top. It'...

Unbelievably ,Richard manages to name drop yet again. It does provide an interesting insight into what some celebrities do when they travel. This leads to another discussion about comedians trying to fit into normal society, spoiler alert , they don't. Unfortunately, Richard relentlessly name drops again. Andrew struggles in the supermarket, Richard helpfully explains why. Lockdown has create...

Getting food delivery in Melbourne ( critical in a lockdown ) is fraught with peril. This simple story moves the conversation into a rolling discussion of films to watch in lockdown. Richard watched something disturbing so the topic veers to the safer ground of 80's action films.  It then continues seamlessly into how Richard's children are trained like ninjas ready for the Zombie Apocal...

Andrew delicately brings up a sore point for Richard, who explains why he can't go to Tahiti - ever. The podcast is going well, is it time for a sponsor?   Probably not and besides who would it be? Both make suggestions before realizing it's hopeless. The conversation reveals Richard is terribly brand loyal, Andrew is not.  Richard finds this disturbing.  Andrew argues film students don&...

Questions of language are examined. Phrases are analyzed.  No conclusions are reached. No one is the wiser for the effort. Richard outlines a saga occurring in his house of epic proportions.  Sweeping and grand in its scope. Everyone is exhausted by the end of it. Andrew's brother in law goes on a date which doesn't go well but does raise the question, can you revisit old places from pre...

Richard has discovered a physical condition that has lurked without notice in his life.  It now rears its head and Richard is shook, Andrew laughs. Andrew has broken his lecturer.  He explains the circumstances, Richard is unsurprised.  A question, can you have a Nemesis if your Nemesis doesn't know you exist?  If you can, Andrew has one, if you can't he needs help.   

This whole episode strays into uncharted waters.  We learn way more about how people are making money in a Pandemic than we really needed . We will possibly never look at our Teddy in the same way. Richard provides a method for achieving complex task that is actually effective . Both he and Andrew are startled by this.  Andrew demands more Instagram presence , he will set one up. He desperately wa...

It's episode 3 and we are starting to get to the big life questions.  Is it possible for a present to be the most thoughtful and the worst at the same time ?  Is that any better than a thoughtless awful present ? Andrew recounts accusing someone only to have the evidence disappear. Richard is an early mask adopter and may never give it up. Due to his "condition" he feels it's a...

Andrew is uneasy with Richard's description of the Podcast . Richard is confronted with another 6 weeks of lockdown & asks for help - he gets none  Andrew discusses his Tertiary studies , Richard doesn't help Andrew feel good or fit in . Surprisingly he may have made things worse An awkward last name nearly ends the show at Ep 2 , some zombie / post-apocalyptic themes are explored  B...

It really begins...no really