Comedian Firdi Billimoria discusses his parents Zoroastrian faith; one of the oldest religions in the world emanating from Persia. When you die as a Zoroastrian, you are left to be eaten by vultures on the steps of a what is described as a sacred silent tower and this was still happening in the 90’s in India. Firdi also highlights their persecution and exile to India from Iran. We pick apart religion and then start to chat A.I. We touch on yoga, meditation plus a whole heap of talk around our Stand Up. A wonderful chat with a great bloke. 😊

THE JOHNNY KATS POD WITH MIMI SHAHEEN by Johnny Kats

Living in India, Comedian David Boyle tells me how the corruptness and ability to bribe your way out of trouble suits him ‘nicely indeed’. He tells me how he loves turning dark events in his life into comedy and what not drinking alcohol for several years has done to him and his career. We talk about his family, his early life on the Peninsula bashing ‘Wogs’(me) and soul destroying jobs he’s had like door to door sales. A gem of a bloke and a great comedian to watch live. Put me on in the background 😊

Comedian Alex Keen tells me why he couldn’t wait to leave his life on the Sunshine Coast. We talk comedy, mercenaries, tattoos and our love for a particular gig that has the ability to destroy careers. We talk about why it’s important to gig away from your city and what I learnt gigging in London for nearly a decade. And we also tell you why Stand Ups are great people to know… I had a great time chatting to Alex. Put me on in the background 😊

Getting assaulted and threatened with a knife for a piece of material deemed offensive, to tripping out at Bush ‘doofs’, Dahn tells me why he loves hanging out with comedians, why he loves Stand Up and why he’s planning a move to Sydney soon. We discuss our favourite gigs, memorable deaths and just talk nonsense about comedy… A wonderful talent and lovely bloke. Put me on in the Background 😊

Jess Pearman is back for a loose chat. We share our DNA results and findings along with her advice for an holistic approach to managing your health . We talk about Sleep, Diet and subliminal advertising. We then talk about material we’ve done that almost got us slapped on stage. Had a great time chatting to Jess. Put me on in the Background 😊

Comedian Erin Cunningham talks about dating a man 44 years older than herself, getting 'catfished' in America and doing Stand Up comedy in Toronto. She expresses her dream of living in the mountains and pursuing comedy in Canada full time and makes a case for her spiritual and mental health being a result of her diet of mainly meat and organs...like 90%. She talks about her online ‘only fans’ account and the weird things men ask of her.....and her past three lives get a mention too. Really enjoyed chatting with Erin. Put me on in the background 😊

Comedian Gavin Sempel tells about a time his material was questioned by so called executive “comedy writers” on Australia's Got Talent. He tells me about his strong connection with his Dad and his battle with a recurring cancer. He tells me what it was like growing up in Housing commission flats and trying to make people laugh at just 15. A wonderful bloke with a massive career in comedy ahead of him. Put me on in the background. 😊

Comedian Eddie Duffield talks fine Tequila, life in South America, Sailing across treacherous seas and the mental anguish of having to compose a letter to his parents of his imminent death at the hands of an inept sea captain. He mentions the infamous cocaine speed boat runs to Miami and his encounter with the indigenous cultures that live on the Sand Blas Islands. We discuss his fathers band the Models, and how his fruitful music career led to creating advertising jingles such as the famous 'Hard Yakka' tune we all grew up with. Great chat with a great bloke. Put me on in the background. 😊

Comedian Andrew Portelli tells me about the time he held 6 million in his hands and the temptation that followed. He tells me about his Italian roots, why some view Sicily as not Italian and how he walked away from a promising career in Law to do Stand Up Comedy. We also go into detail about how he writes and how he deals with the creative process of bringing material to stage. If you’ve seen Andrew before, you know what a wonderful emerging talent he is. I really enjoyed my time with him. Put me on in the background 😊