An interview podcast giving the inside scoop of what happens in comedy scenes across the globe and dedicated to speaking to the mavericks in the comedy world. Leon Filewood is an emerging Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander stand-up comedian from Australia known for his observational humor and truth-telling style. He has performed at major events like the Melbourne International Comedy Festival and the Adelaide Fringe Festival. Here is an overview of what we discussed:

[[01:39]] The two indigenous populations history in Australia and not being allowed to practice your culture and traditions [[15:27]]

[[15:27]] A rabbit proof fence and losing the culture [[20:22]]

[[20:22]] Welcome to country, what more do you want , how aboriginals are very welcoming people , Australia Day , dark history of Australia, Making jokes about dark places , adjusting my jokes, selling your identity [[40:02]]

[[42:11]] The brotherhood of the indigenous [[50:46]]

[[57:17]] Getting feedback from people, building a living from what you enjoy about standup and working in First Nations engagement [[01:06:00]]

[[01:06:00]] Making life better for the indigenous people of Australia [[01:19:00]]

You can find out about Leon on his Linktree at https://linktr.ee/LAF_COMEDY and if your in Melbourne during the comedy festival watch his fantastic show:https://www.comedyfestival.com.au/browse-shows/holding-space/. You can follow this podcast on Youtube at https://bit.ly/41LWDAq, Spotify at https://spoti.fi/3oLrmyU,Apple podcasts at https://apple.co/3LEkr3E and you can support the pod on:https://www.patreon.com/thecomediansparadise. #standupcomedypodcast #comedypodcast #interviewingcomedians #podcastinterview #standupcomedian #aboriginals #aboriginal #aboriginalculture #aborignalhistory #torresstraitislander