Lockdown ends in Sydney and there is much to celebrate but how can we be sure we won't be back here again? David Burrowes joins Pat to talk Squid Game, Zola and Sydney Film Festival as isolation gives way to summertime. Credits: Freedom by Beyo

Conscious creativity with Whitney Richards

Oct 2nd, 2021 1h 2m

As Gladys quits, COVID swings and roundabouts, tornados twist and picnics get placed, Pat is joined by actor, theatre-maker and all dance-a-holic Whitney Richards to talk conscious creativity in the face of international pandemics. Credits: R

Fascists, The Sopranos and Peaceful Protests with Simon Thompson

Sep 25th, 2021 58m 55s

Pats joined by actor and playwright Simon Thompson to talk about the alarming rise of the far-right in Australia. The brilliance of James Gandolfini and the rapidly approaching election. Credits: All you fascists by Billy Brag and Wilco off Mer

Hydrate, Meditate, Masturbate - a lockdown survival guide with Chloe Perrett

Sep 18th, 2021 54m 34s

Chloe Perrett drops by the studio with the most practical of all advice given on this podcast so far. Amongst self-help books, Survivor marathons and acrylic paints, hydrate, meditate, masturbate people! Credits: Intro song was We Call Upon the

Anxiety, acting life and homemade jewlery with Christian Charisiou

Sep 11th, 2021 1h 1m

Christian Charisiou joins Patrick to chat through week 11 of lockdown, the spectre of reopening and keeping it together when times get tough. Check out his app Gimme: https://www.gimmebuddy.com/ Theme music was These Days by Powedefinger 1999

Lockdown, life and Love Island with Samm Ward

Sep 5th, 2021 54m 31s

Patrick is joined by actor/producer/game master Samm Ward as cases explode in Sydney and lockdown drags into its tenth week! Newsclips Channel 7, ABC Australia, AL Jezera, MSNBC and BBC news all dated today 5th of august. Intro Music was TIme b

Year 9 challenge and other outdoor activities with Josh McElroy

Aug 27th, 2021 47m 28s

As Sydney cracks record cases and Delta spreads so worldwide even NZ have cases, Pat is joined by Aussie actor and local legend Josh McElroy to talk kayaks, existential dread and climbing case numbers! Intro music was Not Good by Hauskey off hi

Discoball sling-shots and other life advice with Polly Fisher

Aug 21st, 2021 50m 36s

Pat is joined by his delightful girlfirend Polly Fisher to talk Golden Girls, Dennis the menace and the highlights of Instagram art as the delta variant sky rockets. Pollys art recommendations: @squidlicker, @onnieolearytattoo, @loukoumh and yo

Politics, climate crisis and Edgar Allen Poe with Richard Hilliar

Aug 14th, 2021 48m 45s

Writer, actor and director Richard Hilliar joins Pat as cases skyrocket to talk covid, climate and political change. Mixed in with some great literature and TV recommendations! Credits: Theme music: You cant always get what you want by the Roll

Finding purpose in the pandemic with Emma O'Sullivan

Aug 6th, 2021 57m 39s

Pat is joined by actor, producer, writer and all-around legend Emma O'Sullivan to talk about the lockdown, becoming your own boss and the power of juggling for mental health! Intro music is Things can only get better by Dream off On Vol.1 2005

Life, Lockdown and Last Chance U with Mason Phoumirath

Jul 31st, 2021 50m 51s

This week Patrick deals with the fallout of the anti-lockdown protests with friend, actor and frontline worker Mason Phoumirath! Credits this week: Road to nowhere by Talking Heads of their best of 2003 Warner Bros. Newsclips: Channel 9, ABC

Manufacturing happiness with Indiana Kwong

Jul 25th, 2021 42m 38s

While Pat gets mad about 'freedom' protests in Sydney and cases continue to climb. Indiana Kwong steps by to talk lego, lasagne and manufacturing happiness in isolation! Intro music: Sammy J with Feels like 2020 ABC TV, Newsclips from Channel

Just like Mamma used to make with Tel Benjamin

Jul 14th, 2021 42m 22s

Tel Benjamin joins Pat to talk about Delta tearing our worlds up, learning to bake like mamma used to and the gateway drug that is Lego Masters. Credits: P.diddy Bad Boys for life 2001 Bad Boy records, clips from 7news, ABC, CBS and BBC 14/7.

Back to the begining and going nowhere fast with Violette Ayad

Jul 9th, 2021 35m 40s

NSW records record numbers as the lockdown extends and it looks like things are getting worse before they get better. So this week I'm chatting with Violette Ayad about the onset of lockdown and the failure of the vaccine rollout in Australia.

#2.1 Back Again - Lockdown returns with Alex Chalwell

Jun 30th, 2021 44m 46s

After a year of freedom, Sydney-siders are back in lockdown following an outbreak of COVID-19 cases. Patrick checks in with OG podcast guest, actor and writer Alex Chalwell to check in on his existential dread, hopes for the future and lockdown

#12 Deadwood, Dragons and Water Diviners with Dave Burrowes

May 19th, 2020 38m 13s

Resrictions are easing, human trials are starting on a vaccine, the Donald is quaffing random pills, the curve is all but flattened, but the existential dread, the dread is still strong. Dave Burrowes is in talking old school HBO, D&D and great

#11 Rum diaries, rescue cats and regular catchups with Tyron Butson

May 12th, 2020 40m 8s

As society looks to open back up Pat is joined by Tyron Butson to talk about everything from truth and media in the modern world through to gardening tips and the end of cash as we know it. Like rate and subscribe! Facebook: @theisocast twitter

#10 Teaching, technology and getting trim with Michael Smith

May 5th, 2020 39m 52s

Michael Smith is on hand to talk teacher life in the times of COVID-19. Hard line policies start to relax but Pat's anxiety is still pretty high - Mike helps out with some great fitness ideas and some of the best Australianisms anyone has ever

#9 Newborns, News and Housewives of New York with Claire Crosby-Crammond

Apr 28th, 2020 40m 18s

Isolation has been weird and hard for everyone but Claire Crosby-Crammond has had a particularly unique experience, a newborn baby in a whole new world! Cros talks pregnancy, existential dread and some excellent terrible reality TV to get you t

#8 Privacy, progress and protests wtih Cal Samson

Apr 21st, 2020 44m 27s

As the curve drops in Australia, the government wants us all to get their app? Are they trying to go viral or get virtually in our heads? Cal Sampson chats with Pat about, privacy, gardening and the deep dark cervaces of Ian McShane's face. Mus

#7 Existential Anxiety and Brooklyn 99 with Violette Ayad

Apr 16th, 2020 35m 38s

Isolation and social distancing becomes part of normal life as Violette Ayad talks pat through anxiety, Brooklyn 99, The Goldfinch and a million ways to stay sane in the western world. Music: Mr Lonely by Bobby Vinton 1964 Epic Records, I want

#6 Rescue cats and Ryan Adams with Andy Clark

Apr 14th, 2020 42m 46s

COVID19 starts to slow in Australia as the USA gets hit hard. Andy Clark joins Pat to talk kittens, cityskylines, colonialsim and Ryan Adams in the time of Corona. Intro music was Isolation by Iggy Pop of Blah Blah blah 1986, UMG- additional mu

#5 Mental health and Drop Dead Fred with Ash King

Apr 9th, 2020 34m 56s

Ash King steps into the Isocast to talk mental health in the time of COVID crisis as well as some great 80s comedys to drive that existential dread away. Inidgo project: https://theindigoproject.com.au Music from: Freddie Mercury with Living on

#4 Wonderwall, Day Z and the Curve with Nathan Hitchins.

Apr 7th, 2020 50m 25s

Patrick is joined by Nathan Hitchins to talk all things friendship, booze, fitness and terrible overplayed Oasis songs in the time of Carona. Dont let COVID get you down. Try vodka and Day Z instead. Find us on twitter at @theiso_cast and Faceb

#3 Baby Moustaches and the Pyramids of Giza with Cecilia Morrow

Apr 2nd, 2020 34m 45s

Lockdown restrictions tighten as COVID 19 spreads. Pat checks in with actress and legend Cecilia Morrow for advice on everything from facial hair to art to ancient Egypt! Intro music was John Lennon with Isolation 1970 Universal music, backgrou