This week I try and unravel my feelings about the impending nominations for the Best Newcomer in the Melbourne International Comedy Festival. Am I allowed to hope for a nomination? Is it silly to hope? Arrogant maybe? I also recap some thoughts that the guys over at the Trashfuture Podcast made me think this morning, if you feel like you might like to hear someone smarter talk about the problems inherent in late-stage capitalism, check them out. (https://trashfuturepodcast.podbean.com/e/the-experience-economy-experience-ft-angus-harrison/)