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94. Real Talk, Cigars & Lessons on Sacrifice with Martin 'Labzy' Labbad
Labzy is a fellow content creator based here in Melbourne, Australia and is the mind behind “Real Talk with Labsy,”. In this episode #94, Labzy brings the real talk, the laughs, and even a celebratory cigar to our little laneway studio in Melbourne!
Labzy is a man who embodies the journey of self-discovery, sharing his heartfelt story of moving past a childhood desire to “fit in” through comedy and impressions, to finding his authentic voice on his own show. We go on an emotional rollercoaster that covers everything from childhood dreams to overcoming profound personal loss, all wrapped up in his signature humble and heartfelt approach. Although we don’t always see eye to eye on our interpretations on what’s good for us and society throughout our chat, this is an absolute must-listen that proves why connecting and embracing life’s tough but transformative moments is what this podcast is all about. Hit play and join the conversation!
Top 10 Talking Points from the Episode
* A Quickie vs. A Quiche: We kick things off with a laugh, reminiscing about the innocence and quick wit of old-school British comedy shows and how humor has evolved.
* Impressions and Unfulfilled Callings: Discovering the unfulfilled creative callings of both the host and the guest, including Labzy’s spot-on impressions (Family Guy, Dragon Ball Z) and a legendary classroom drawing by Lui.
* Beyond the Funny Guy: Labzy shares his childhood goal to be remembered as “the best person in the world” and the eventual realisation that you can’t control who loves or hates you.
* Swisher Sweets & Laneway Vibes: Labzy surprises Lui with a celebratory gift of Swisher Sweet cigars (which are definitely not marijuana!) as a symbol of celebration, leading to a chat about recording in Hosier Lane, Melbourne.
* A Decade of Darkness: Labzy opens up about a profound and difficult seven-year period (2009-2016), marked by incredible loss, including his best friend being shot and family members dying of cancer.
* The Emotional Toll of Divorce: Discussing how his parents’ late-life divorce and being forced to relay messages (”tell your father this...”) added unexpected trauma to his life.
* The Altar Boy’s Journey: Labzy reflects on the 11 years he spent as an altar boy for the Catholic church and why he stepped away after the passing of his uncle, a deacon.
* Real Talk is Born: The energetic origin story of “Real Talk with Labzy,” which was inspired by the improvisational, free-flowing late-night show of comedian Craig Ferguson.
* Relationship vs. Pleasure Contract: A deep and necessary dive into modern relationships, the refusal to sacrifice, and the crucial distinction between a genuine connection and a purely fun-based ‘pleasure contract’.
* Breaking Free from Slavery to Habits: Both the host and guest discuss the critical moment of realising they were a “slave” to negative habits (like video games) and the ongoing journey of breaking free for true self-mastery.
BONUS TALKING POINT: Charlie Kirk, now that he’s gone, and what we can do about it!
Thanks to Labzy for joining me for this episode. To learn more about Labzy and his show you can catch him on instagram via https://www.instagram.com/labzyy/ and https://www.instagram.com/realtalkwithlabzy/
🫶 Thanks again for listening and watching! Let us know your thoughts on the episode and catch you in the next one.
Listen Now YouTube and Spotify
Be Part of the Journey
Buy Lui a coffee - https://ko-fi.com/luifdiaz
Connect
Instagram - Youtube - Facebook
This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit luidiazpodcast.substack.com
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By Lui DiazLabzy is a fellow content creator based here in Melbourne, Australia and is the mind behind “Real Talk with Labsy,”. In this episode #94, Labzy brings the real talk, the laughs, and even a celebratory cigar to our little laneway studio in Melbourne!
Labzy is a man who embodies the journey of self-discovery, sharing his heartfelt story of moving past a childhood desire to “fit in” through comedy and impressions, to finding his authentic voice on his own show. We go on an emotional rollercoaster that covers everything from childhood dreams to overcoming profound personal loss, all wrapped up in his signature humble and heartfelt approach. Although we don’t always see eye to eye on our interpretations on what’s good for us and society throughout our chat, this is an absolute must-listen that proves why connecting and embracing life’s tough but transformative moments is what this podcast is all about. Hit play and join the conversation!
Top 10 Talking Points from the Episode
* A Quickie vs. A Quiche: We kick things off with a laugh, reminiscing about the innocence and quick wit of old-school British comedy shows and how humor has evolved.
* Impressions and Unfulfilled Callings: Discovering the unfulfilled creative callings of both the host and the guest, including Labzy’s spot-on impressions (Family Guy, Dragon Ball Z) and a legendary classroom drawing by Lui.
* Beyond the Funny Guy: Labzy shares his childhood goal to be remembered as “the best person in the world” and the eventual realisation that you can’t control who loves or hates you.
* Swisher Sweets & Laneway Vibes: Labzy surprises Lui with a celebratory gift of Swisher Sweet cigars (which are definitely not marijuana!) as a symbol of celebration, leading to a chat about recording in Hosier Lane, Melbourne.
* A Decade of Darkness: Labzy opens up about a profound and difficult seven-year period (2009-2016), marked by incredible loss, including his best friend being shot and family members dying of cancer.
* The Emotional Toll of Divorce: Discussing how his parents’ late-life divorce and being forced to relay messages (”tell your father this...”) added unexpected trauma to his life.
* The Altar Boy’s Journey: Labzy reflects on the 11 years he spent as an altar boy for the Catholic church and why he stepped away after the passing of his uncle, a deacon.
* Real Talk is Born: The energetic origin story of “Real Talk with Labzy,” which was inspired by the improvisational, free-flowing late-night show of comedian Craig Ferguson.
* Relationship vs. Pleasure Contract: A deep and necessary dive into modern relationships, the refusal to sacrifice, and the crucial distinction between a genuine connection and a purely fun-based ‘pleasure contract’.
* Breaking Free from Slavery to Habits: Both the host and guest discuss the critical moment of realising they were a “slave” to negative habits (like video games) and the ongoing journey of breaking free for true self-mastery.
BONUS TALKING POINT: Charlie Kirk, now that he’s gone, and what we can do about it!
Thanks to Labzy for joining me for this episode. To learn more about Labzy and his show you can catch him on instagram via https://www.instagram.com/labzyy/ and https://www.instagram.com/realtalkwithlabzy/
🫶 Thanks again for listening and watching! Let us know your thoughts on the episode and catch you in the next one.
Listen Now YouTube and Spotify
Be Part of the Journey
Buy Lui a coffee - https://ko-fi.com/luifdiaz
Connect
Instagram - Youtube - Facebook
This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit luidiazpodcast.substack.com