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#316: Nikki Justice - Nothing to Lose

Release Date: 12/08/2025

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Melbourne multi-instrumentalist and singer-songwriter Steph Strings already has many strings, literally and figuratively, to her creative bow. But in early 2026, a brand new chapter will arrive in the form of Steph’s long-awaited debut album ‘Feel Alive’, set for release on Friday 9 January, 2026. Steph has also unveiled a new single and music video, with the smouldering country-pop track ‘Devil Woman’ which is now out! A truly gifted storyteller at her core, Steph Strings is a renowned singer-songwriter and guitarist, merging coastal fingerstyle indie rock with blues, folk and...

#319: Dave Symes (Boy & Bear)- Looking Out For Each Other

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Dave Symes is a performer, writer, producer, arranger and the bass player of Boy & Bear. As a member of Boy & Bear Dave has enjoyed 2 Aria #1 Albums in Australia with “Harlequin Dream” and “Limit Of Love”, as well as a # 4 with “Boy and Bear” and a #7 with “Suck On Light”. The band performs regularly, touring across Australia, North America and Europe. Renowned for their magnetic blend of vintage pop, alternative elements and folk edges, Boy & Bear channel nostalgia, personal experiences and universal themes into...

#318: Pez - Music is a Blessing

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Pez (Perry Chapman) is one of Australia’s most respected hip-hop artists and an icon. He has achieved ARIA-charting albums, national tours, and collaborations with some of Australia’s most influential hip-hop acts. Pez has a reputation as one of the countries sharpest lyricists. His longevity and evolution have cemented him as a trusted, authentic voice in Australian music, admired for both his craft and his contribution to the culture. Pez is touring with 360 on their Back N Forth Tour, check it out (links below)! We chat about leaving music and coming back (hopefully), authenticity and...

#317: Micah & Sarah Wallace - Leap of Faith

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Micah and Sarah Wallace are dynamic digital creators known for their authentic storytelling, vibrant personalities, and engaging multimedia content. As a couple, they’ve built a dedicated following across platforms by blending creativity with relatability, sharing everything from everyday life to curated projects that inspire and uplift. With a massive presence on Instagram (2.1M+), TikTok (2.4M+) and YouTube (185K+), Micah and Sarah produce content that spans lifestyle, travel, family, wellness, and culture. We chat about the importance of fun, leaving corporate work to pursue content...

#316: Nikki Justice - Nothing to Lose

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Nikki Justice is an award-winning internationally touring stand-up comedian known for her sharp wit and savage punchlines! Nikki’s brand of humour has been described as chaotic, bold & boundary pushing by critics. Drawing on her extraordinary life experiences, Nikki grew up in a crime family in Australia. Ran away with a circus. Married (and divorced) a motorcycle gang member. Married a stranger in Vegas. And now, she’s an award-winning comedian. Taking out WA’s Best Comedy award at Fringeworld 2025 for her debut solo hour, Nikki is an audience favourite making light of...

#315: Matt Ritter - Friendship is the Ultimate Life Hack

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—a former lawyer turned Hollywood multi-hyphenate who’s fast becoming the definitive voice of the modern friendship movement. Matt is the creator, writer, producer, and star of The Buddy System, a hilarious and heartfelt Audible Original which has just launched. The special blends personal storytelling with cutting-edge research on social fitness—challenging the idea that friendship is a luxury and making the case that it's actually the most important wellness tool we have. He’s also co-host of Man of the Year, the #1 podcast on male friendship, and the founder...

#314: Diesel (Mark Lizotte) - 10,000 hours

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Mark Lizotte or Diesel is an American-born, Aussie-based roots rock guitarist and singer. He has spent decades cementing his status as one of Australia’s greatest music success stories. First turning heads with his first band, Johnny Diesel & the Injectors, Diesel soon launched a solo career in the 1990s, introducing the world to Diesel – and the rest truly was history. With multiple #1 albums, several ARIA Award wins, including three consecutive wins in 1993, 1994 and 1995, Diesel has remained both a chart staple and live fan-favourite...

#313: 360 (Matt Colwell) - Authenticity

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Matt Colwell or 360 is one of Australia’s most iconic and beloved rappers. 360 erupted onto the scene in the early 2000s, taking home multiple ARIA Award nominations and two wins along the way. Peaking at #4 on the ARIA Albums Chart, Falling & Flying went on to become certified double platinum, and also secured wins at the 2012 ARIA Music Awards for Breakthrough Artist – Release and Producer of the Year. From here, 360 released 2014’s Utopia, 2017’s Vintage Modern and, most recently, his latest record Out of the Blue, which dropped earlier this year. Debuting at #1 on the ARIA...

#312: Phil Rosenthal - Writing Your Own Ticket

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Phil Rosenthal is the award-winning creator, executive producer, and host of “Somebody Feed Phil,” as well as a two-time New York Times Best Selling Author and soon-to-be restaurant owner. “Somebody Feed Phil” – one of Netflix’s most popular food and travel shows – has garnered a cult-like following and released its eighth season on June 18th in 190 countries. The Emmy-nominated series is Netflix’s longest unscripted series and combines Rosenthal’s love of food and travel with his unique brand of humor and has become must-see TV for foodies, restaurateurs, travelers, and...

#311: Justin Spitzer - Incremental Progress

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Justin Spitzer is a co-creator and executive producer of “St. Denis Medical.” Prior to that, he created and ran NBC comedies “Superstore” (2015- 2021) and “American Auto” (2021-2023). His other writing/producing credits include seven seasons of “The Office”, as well as “Scrubs”, “Committed”, “Courting Alex”, and “Mulaney”. We chat about Superstore and leaving, creating shows, rejection and moving forward, collaborating and the writer’s room, working on The Office, Bill Lawrence, when shows end, pivoting from acting plus plenty more! Check Justin out on:...

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Drawing on her extraordinary life experiences, Nikki grew up in a crime family in Australia. Ran away with a circus. Married (and divorced) a motorcycle gang member. Married a stranger in Vegas.

And now, she’s an award-winning comedian.

Taking out WA’s Best Comedy award at Fringeworld 2025 for her debut solo hour, Nikki is an audience favourite making light of life’s absurdities and laughing at things some say we shouldn’t. Nikki also is a qualified tattoo artist & has a new podcast coming out, she also makes regular guest appearances on viral comedy Youtube channel the OG Crew!

Nikki is fearless, honest, and darkly funny. She laughs at the things society tells us not to talk about, from trauma and grief to motherhood and adult content.

We chat about moving to the circus, switching to comedy, winning comedy awards, mindset shifts, colourful upbringing, meditation, the power of laughter, bad venues plus plenty more!

Check Nikki out on:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nikkijusticecomedy

Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@itsnikkijustice

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nikkijusticecomedian/

Website: https://www.nikkijustice.com.au/

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