In this poignant episode of Game of Life with Dan and Harman, we are joined by Jesse Amato, a remarkable survivor of sudden cardiac arrest at the young age of 24. During a seemingly ordinary soccer practice, Jesse's life took an unexpected turn, and his journey to recovery and self-discovery is eye opening.

Jesse's calming presence and openness create a captivating atmosphere as we explore the harrowing moments leading up to his cardiac arrest and the profound impact it had on his life. Beyond the story of survival, this episode delves into the deeper facets of human existence. Jesse shares his thoughts on life and death, offering valuable insights into appreciating the fragility of life.

While we discuss Jesse's personal journey, we also touch on subjects relevant to a wide audience, including financial planning in your 20s and navigating the challenges of early adulthood.

Jesse's wisdom extends beyond his ordeal as he shares his perspective on building a secure financial future.

A vital aspect of Jesse's life today is his role as an ambassador for Heart of the Nation, an organisation devoted to increasing awareness of sudden cardiac arrests. Throughout our conversation, he underscores the importance of recognising the warning signs and taking proactive steps to save lives.

Join us for a touching and insightful conversation with Jesse Amato, a survivor who reminds us to cherish every heartbeat. This episode promises to leave you inspired, enlightened, and grateful for the moments that shape the tapestry of our lives.

Here's Jesse's socials :

https://www.instagram.com/jamato_/?hl=en

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jesse-amato-234234104/

Heart of the Nation :

Chain of Survival | Heartofthenationheartofthenation.com.auhttps://www.heartofthenation.com.au

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This week we're joined by the founding father of The Chaser, Charles Firth in an attempt to gain some education in the world of Australian politics. We talk about voting, political scandals, soccer, white collar crime, sitting naked on Keanu Reeves' bike, getting arrested, student protests, smoking parsley, taking over the school newspaper, the fashionable day of action, having fun at University, American politics, the rental crisis, and training people to be more annoying at work with Wankernomics.

You can catch Charles on tour at the end of the year with The War on 2023. Details below.

https://www.theantiexperts.com/shows/war-on-2023

And listen to The Chaser Report podcast daily, Monday-Friday.

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This week we're joined by an extraordinarily talented performer of various musical productions including The Book of Mormon, Jersey Boys, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, 9 to 5, and currently a member of the ensemble for Mamma Mia!

Josh didn't break his smile for the hour or so we spent with him as he spoke with so much joy for what he gets to do for a living. Josh talks about what it's like constantly living on the road and out of hotels, keeping up with a hectic work schedule, his passion for entertaining, the responsibilities of an ensemble player, avoiding the trappings of sleepwalking through a performance, the timeless nature of ABBA's music, dealing with audiences filming live performances, what it's like going back to a regular 9 to 5 after a year of working in a big stage show, and unlocking creativity while working in a regular job. Josh also shares his experience from working on the Book of Mormon. Josh was a pure delight!

You can catch Josh in Mamma Mia! in Melbourne up until the 10th of December

https://mammamiathemusical.com.au/

You can follow Josh on all the socials and also check out Josh's music on Spotify, by searching for his band, Gunning for Allie. Links below.

https://open.spotify.com/artist/3N7Rnj1LxNpIST6v09IBO5

https://www.instagram.com/joshmulheran/

https://www.facebook.com/joshmulheran/

https://twitter.com/joshmulheran?lang=en

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In the latest podcast episode, we had the privilege of hosting Dr. Fabio Zambetta, an internationally recognised A.I. expert. Fabio's extensive background in AR/VR, games technology, and real-time simulation enriched our discussion on the benefits and drawbacks of A.I.

Fabio's insights were eye-opening, drawing from his collaborations with industry giants like Microsoft, GitHub, and Village Roadshow.

Throughout the episode, Fabio shared his deep knowledge, offering new perspectives on A.I. As the Associate Dean of Artificial Intelligence and former Discipline Leader in Computer Science & Software Engineering, his leadership showcased his commitment to advancing the field.

We were treated to a fascinating exploration of A.I.'s potential and challenges, making this episode a must-listen for anyone interested in the topic. Join us as we delve into the world of A.I. with Dr. Fabio Zambetta, gaining fresh insights into this groundbreaking technology.

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This week we welcome the absurdly talented Garry Starr, otherwise known as Damien Warren-Smith onto the show. We talk about the importance of allowing for vulnerability while performing, embracing the inner child, audience participation, setting up his audiences to succeed, the joys of going into the world and deliberately being the idiot, leaning into the fool, masks, creative control, performing naked on stage, crafting the shows and character of Garry Starr, living in London, and we find out what really happens at Clown School!

Whenever you see a Garry Starr show, you'll immediately want to go again and again and again, and we did just that for Greece Lightning during the Melbourne Comedy Festival. Combined we went 6 times! 

Damien will be performing Garry Starr: Greece Lightning for the duration of Melbourne Fringe over the course of October. We would highly recommend everyone see Garry perform whenever they get the opportunity. You will not regret it! Link below.

https://melbournefringe.com.au/event/garry-starr-greece-lightning/

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This week actor, Todd Stashwick (12 Monkeys, Star Trek: Picard) welcomes us into his incredible nerd lair. Todd has one of best booming voices in the business! We immediately dig deep as Todd explains why he doesn't believe he's had a hard life and appreciating his privilege. We also delve into why Todd feels like he's just getting warmed up in life, gaining exposure to other people's differences and experiences, having a sympathetic heart, living in the present, not jumping to anger quickly, and a riveting story about being held at gunpoint. We also touch on why Todd loves Dungeons and Dragons, maintaining a sense of play, creativity, and conventions. This episode is packed with deep thought, unveiling the curtain on life. This hour went by way too quickly.

Todd is holding a virtual DND charity event to help fight childhood cancer. Link below.

https://www.charitybuzz.com/catalog_items/auction-virtually-play-dungeons-dragons-with-todd-2767001

He is also down in Australia on the 14th and 15th of October, along with Robert Picardo. Link below

https://thehubproductions.com/event/hub-trek-2023/

Todd is also the man behind The Nerd Circus, a website for groovy wares and nerdy paraphernalia. Link below.

https://www.thenerdcircus.com/

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We’re joined by actor, Robert Picardo from film, television, and stage with well over 250 credits to his name. Robert or Bob as he is more widely known was a warm, open, and funny presence on the podcast. We immediately get into what it really means when someone says, ‘you’re one of my favourite actors’. Then we go on to discuss his advice for balding, the difficulties of being present in his children’s lives as a working television actor, happenstance, the importance of actors standing up to the big studios, Italy, the death of his father, and his mother being left to run the family business.

We also talk about his upcoming trip to Australia.

We also touch on his friendship with Kate Mulgrew, and The Planetary Society. Robert had us feeling just a bit lighter after we wrapped up this episode.

Bob will be in Australia along with Kate Mulgrew, Todd Stashwick, Jess Bush, and Melissa Navia on the 14th and 15th of October (Dan’s birthday) as part of Hub Trek 2023. Link below. 

https://thehubproductions.com/event/hub-trek-2023/

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In this episode, we were honoured to have Professor Matthew Bailes, an Australian Laureate Fellow at Swinburne University of Technology as our special guest. A few days before joining us, he had clinched the prestigious Shaw Prize in Astronomy, a topic we delved into during the episode. Professor Bailes is not only the director of the Swinburne University branch specializing in supercomputing and astrophysics but also leads the Dynamic Universe theme of the ARC Centre of Excellence for all-sky astrophysics, CAASTRO.

With a rich background in astrophysics, Professor Bailes' expertise extends to designing and deploying supercomputers for the world's largest radio telescopes, enabling groundbreaking discoveries in the realm of extreme cosmic phenomena. During our conversation, we explored diverse subjects like black holes, aliens, and the mysteries of the universe. Additionally, our discussion ventured into the realms of science fiction and life philosophy, providing a captivating and thought-provoking listening experience. Matthew was also in the midst of observing the Parkes Radio Telescope during the podcast. Don't miss the insights shared by this renowned scientist in a truly enlightening episode.

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We're joined by hypnotist, motivational speaker, and incredible voice artist, Zach Pincince in his debut international podcast. We get into the state one goes to while under hypnosis, and how we can think positively by learning how to hypnotize ourselves. Zach also shares his story on how he came to be a hypnotist and runs through some his favourite Looney Tunes characters by demonstrating his amazing voice range.

Zach has a massive social media following across YouTube, TikTok, and collaborates frequently with other social media influencers. You can find more information about Zach on his website below.

https://www.zachpincince.com/

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Episode 30! Dan brings in a mate he's known since primary school with a friendship lasting over two decades. We talk travel, culture, growing up in country towns, a New Year's trip to Sydney post Year 12 graduation, media, the news, existentialism, anxiety, switching off, stoicism, personal finance, age, and Nietzsche. This was a big one and we still only feel like we just scratched the surface. There's a whole lot more left hanging we should certainly circle back to in the future. Having done this episode with someone that you’ve known clocking into the decades held significant value and was kind of poetic in a way. In this extensive chat, there was a reflective look back at our younger days, and seeing where you’ve ended up which added an additional, and deeper layer for this one. I posit that everyone will enjoy this inordinate episode.

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