Talking Trophies

This week we're asking the questions everyone seems to have an opinion on. We unpack the Telstra outage and whether we've become too dependent on our phones, discuss the shocking Ohio case involving 16 children, put Melbourne to the test with our funniest tier list yet, and debate whether the music industry is on the decline. Has TikTok changed music forever? Is AI changing the industry? And are there any real superstars left?

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Topics We Went Through

0:00 Melbourne Is Freezing

2:00 Can You Do It In A Warzone 

7:25 Telstra Outage Can We Live Without Phones 

10:55 Have You Ever Screamed For Help?

15:30 How Long Could You Last Without A Phone 

20:25 16 Kids Trapped In A Room By Their Parents Is Wild

38:35 Melbourne Tier List 

53:00 The Fall Of The Music Industry

1:04:30 What’s The Most Anti-Climax Moment

1:07:50 Our Fav Australian Draft

Australia's World Cup dream is over, we unpack the Thailand murder that's making headlines around the world, debate who players should represent at international level, and ask whether America's 250th birthday marks the beginning of the end of its global dominance.

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Topics We Went Through To Make Your Lives Easier

0:00 Allergies from Vax

4:05 Socceroos Out And Fumbled 

14:10 The African Roots of Western Football Success

19:03 The World Cup Shows Soccers The Number One Sport In Australia

24:20 Lydia’s Coffee and Cool Event Is A Vibe 

29:33 Mu*der In Thailand 

45:00 Manosphere Vs Femosphere 

48:05 You Can’t Blame The Evil Eye For Everything

53:00 Rayvo Drove A Tesla 

1:02:50 America 250 How Long Does It Have At The Top

1:05:55 Damian’s Hooked On The Microplastics 

He walked away from millions of views to chase stand up comedy. Was it worth it?

This week we're joined by comedian Ciang as he opens up about leaving TikTok behind to pursue stand up full time. We dive into touring Australia, performing internationally, the reality of life on the road, and why comedy is much harder than most people think.

We also discuss the daycare scam, why vulnerability makes people more relatable, the rise of nonchalant guys, Bold Men Society, and finish with one of our favourite games.

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Topics We Went Through To Make Your Lives Easier

00:00 Damian Watched Dr Phil (Well... Kind Of)03:47 Rayvo's Apology10:00 Ciang's Stand Up Comedy Tour20:15 Touring Canada Next23:04 The Reality Of Being Vulnerable On Tour28:10 The Day Care Scam That Fooled Everyone33:00 Why Vulnerability Makes You More Relatable45:00 Why Ciang Quit TikTok47:00 Stand Up Comedy Is Harder Than You Think53:06 The Rise Of Nonchalant Guys1:04:48 Bold Men Society1:10:14 Have These Things Got Worse? (Game)

The World Cup is finally here and we break down the biggest talking points so far, why New York has completely lost its mind over the Knicks, whether gambling companies have gone too far, and Elon Musk becoming the first trillionaire. We also get into AI girlfriends, social media relationships, and why 2016 still feels like the peak of civilisation.

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Topics We Went Through To Make Your Lives Easier

0:00 World Cup Is HERE!

14:30 We Ate Some Fancy Korean BBQ

18:33 Knicks Win And New York Is Crazy 

30:28 These Gambling Companies Have Gone Too Far

42:05 Elon Musk First Trillionaire  

52:50 Damian On Wife Duties?

54:14 2016 Was 10 Years Ago Was That The Last Best Year?

56:46 Rayvo Loves Being Cringe 

1:02:35 Do You Dream And Snore?

1:04:51 People Are Falling In Love With AI Bots And We Tested It Out 

1:06:38 Social Media Makes People Feel A Part Of Your Life Even Though You Never See Them 

1:10:00 Results Of Rizzing Up An AI Bot

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In this episode of Talking Trophies, we sit down with Zayd from Tapped In Melbourne to discuss growing up in Melbourne, the challenges facing young people today, and the choices that can change the direction of your life. We explore personal growth, community, accountability, and what it really takes to build a better future despite the environment around you.

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Topics We Went Through

0:00 Intro 

2:00 Tryna Get Zayd To Jump On The Pod

8:00 Why Do Everyone Swear 

13:40 Surviving Cancer At As A Kid

22:00 Are We All Undiagnosed Sick But Don’t Know?

23:10 Winning An Award In Parliament 

32:10 Guess Everyones Career 

38:00 Why Don’t We Speak About Our Flaws In Our Story

45:10 How Do You Have The Energy To Help People

58:20 Is Youth Crime Down?

1:03:07 Do You Think You’re Making A Difference?

1:09:33 Does Living In The Hood Have Transferable School 

1:18:15 Blaming Others And Taking No Accountability 

1:26:34 Self Reflecting To Develop 

Daniel from Half Smart joins us for one of our most honest conversations yet.

We dive into the reality of becoming a dad, how fatherhood changes your perspective, why marriage feels harder than ever for young people, and whether our generation has become too focused on ourselves.

Along the way we discuss migrant family expectations, contributing financially to your household, the next big scam society will fall for, the future of Half Smart, and much more.

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Topics We Went Through To Make Your Lives Easier

0:00 Intro 

2:08 Becoming A Dad 

12:40 They Gate Keeping Marriage 

14:40 Stop Bringing Babies On The Flight 

19:00 Ciang Is The Comedian Next Up And Coming Comedian To Keep An Eye On

29:15 Half Smart New Studio 

33:33 Amari Gala 2026

44:05 Why Do Migrant Parents Expect Their Kids To Start Contributing When They Start To Make Money

52:36 What’s The Next Scam That We Will Fall For

1:00:06 We’re The Most Self Centred Generation Ever 

This week was absolute chaos 😭We talk about the Michael Jackson movie reactions, Arsenal fans believing they’re finally winning the league, the Kevin Hart roast going viral, and the growing conversation around One Nation in Australia.You Wanted An Episode Of The Boys Only You Got It Make Sure To Comment And Get Involved If you're new here hit that subscribe button

Topics We Went Through To Make Your Lives Easier

0:00 New Studio

1:31 Arsenal Won The League 

6:00 Michael Jackson Movie Was Mid

11:37 Does It Hit Is Back

20:00 Spend Your Money Sometimes To Feel Wealthy

31:55 Pauline Hanson Gonna Kick You Out Of Aus

49:36 The Kevin Hart Roast Was Wild 

1:01:40 Chad The Builder Racist Or Clout Chasing

1:18:33 The Wrap Up 

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Tom Boyd joins us for one of the most honest conversations we’ve had on the podcast.

From being Pick 1 in the AFL Draft and signing a $7 million deal at 18 to winning a premiership with the Western Bulldogs, Tom opens up on the pressure that came with it all.

We spoke about anxiety, insomnia, life after football, mental health in elite sport, relationships, identity and what really matters once the noise disappears.

This episode isn’t just about footy. It’s about pressure, purpose and the side of success people don’t always see.

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Topics We Went Through To Make Your Lives Easier

0:00 Intro

1:02 Do We Still Do Mother’s Day?

3:05 Life After Footy

6:00 Is Retirement Hard For Footy Players? 

15:00 Getting Drafted To GWS Pick 1

25:45 Are AFL Players Struggling With The Pressure

31:45 Differentiating Between I Had A Bad Game Vs I’m A Bad Player

34:26 $7M Move To Western Bulldogs 

41:19 Do AFL Players Pocket Watch Their Teammates 

43:30 What’s One Thing Tom Wishes He Did Differently 

46:40 Why Is Mental Health Taboo

52:15 Pressure Of Having To Deliver Every Week As A Footy Player And Experiencing Insomnia 

56:45 How To Find The Right Girl As A Star Athlete 

1:00:48 Western Bulldogs 2016 The Ultimate Underdog Season 

1:09:30 What’s The Feeling Like After Winning A Premiership And You’re All Alone 

1:13:05 Family Matters 

1:17:00 Where Did Tom Develop His Values 

1:18:30 Wealth Won’t Protect You From Mental Health 

1:20:36 Sports Are Changing People Are Talking 

1:21:35 Are We Over Informed 

1:24:34 What Is Tom Boyd’s Mission Statement

1:25:28 Tom Gives Us Feedback On Our Interviewing Skills 

This week we sit down with rising Australian amateur boxer Omer Izaz for one of our deepest conversations yet.

From competing against world-level fighters at just 20 years old to dealing with pressure, imposter syndrome, discipline and the mental side of boxing. Omer opens up on what it really takes to chase greatness in one of the toughest sports in the world.

A raw conversation about sacrifice, identity, faith and the reality behind elite boxing.

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Topics We Went Through To Make Your Lives Easier

0:00 Welcome To The World Of Boxing

4:50 What Age Should You Start Boxing?

6:00 Why Are Boxing Coaches Father Figure Like

7:50 Does Boxing Humble A Person?

8:35 First Time Getting A Real Punch

9:40 What Makes A Boxing Gym Home?

10:35 Boxing Is A Mental Sport 

13:40 How Does Boxing Work In Australia?

17:00 Boxing Is Harder Than We Think

20:51 Fighting People Where Boxing Is Their National Sport

24:50 The Hardest Fight Ever

28:35 Make All The Mistakes As An Amateur Before Going Pro

29:52 Conversation Between Boxer And Coach At Fights

32:10 How To Constantly Improve As A Boxer

34:15 Is Boxing Your Only Identity

35:06 People Always Talk About Faith In Sports But How Is It Really Applied?

37:20 How Family Is A Support System

38:20 Goal To Become An Olympic Gold Medalist And World Champion 

39:40 What Does A Day Look Like For An Amateur Boxer

41:50 Life Outside Of Boxing

42:45 Why Do Young People Lack Discipline And How Omer Developed It Through Boxing

43:40 Is Being Humble Boring In Boxing

44:30 Relationship With Other Boxers 

46:25 What Does A Comfort Zone Look Like

47:25 Making Weight Is Hard!

50:00 Travelling The World To Box

55:48 Carrying His Grandfathers Name And Building A Legacy 

This week we’re joined by Darren Levy, an Uber driver and content creator who’s turned everyday rides into viral stories. We dive into how he started filming in his car, why people are so drawn to real human interactions, and the challenges of creating solo content while constantly meeting strangers.

From uncomfortable rides and unexpected passenger moments to the ethics of filming and getting consent, Darren breaks down what really happens behind the wheel and how one interaction can change your perspective completely.

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Topics We Went Through To Make Your Lives Easier

0:00 New Studio 

1:10 How Rayvo Found Darren 

2:35 Having A Watching Reels Party 

4:00 Why Do People Like Content?

4:55 Darren’s Most Shared Video 

6:20 Do Your Parents Approve Your Content?

7:00 How Darren Gets Consent From Riders 

9:27 How Did Darren Get The Idea To Do Content As An Uber Driver?

12:09 Why Darren Is The Perfect Personality For His Content 

17:40 Damian’s Camera Turns On 

18:10 Difficulty Of Solo Content Creating 

19:51 Which Interaction Changed Darrens Perspective 

22:11 Imagine Uber Drug Dealer Drivers 

24:45 Being Part Of A Drug Deal Indirectly (Allegedly)

25:48 Most Uncomfortable Uber Ride

31:30 Rayvos A Dunya That Does Uber 

34:40 Craziest Place To Record Content 

38:45 Girls Love Confessions 

42:36 What Is Something Darren Wish He Did 

46:15 Rayvo’s Crazy Uber Stories 

49:00 Ending A Trip Early 

50:47 How Does Darren Have Patience For Passengers 

53:00 Could You Guess Darren’s Ethnicity 

55:10 How Would You Know Between A Good Rider And A Bad Rider

58:35 Why Are We So Obsessed With Content Of Human Interactions