How to Roast People and Make Them Feel Great. Plus the Power of Real Listening | Ep 23

Today we sit down with the legendary “Safety Magnus” himself, Magnus Thomas Rack, the quietly brilliant backstage mind who keeps shows lit, timed and safe, and knows exactly how to make sure nothing catches fire unless it is supposed to.Magnus talks about growing up between England, Paris and Belgium with academic parents, speaking French, and somehow finding his way into the chaotic world of live performance. He shares how he once wanted to be an actor before discovering tech and stage management, and why his real strengths are listening, empathy and reading a room. We get into moral compasses, mental health, journaling, the your head is a houseboat idea, and why he finds more meaning holding space for others than talking about himself.We also dive into his love of being a foodie, cooking from scratch, hosting end of fringe feasts in Adelaide, and using food as a love language for the people he cares about. Plus, Magnus breaks down his now legendary staff talent show roast of the tech team, the one that somehow makes everyone feel loved and seen at the same time.It is an episode about care, craft, mindset and the kind of person you want in your corner when everything is on fire.SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON FOR EXCLUSIVE BONUS CONTENThttps://www.patreon.com/OnwardsToVictory SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCASThttps://www.youtube.com/@OnwardsToVictory/videos WE’RE ON ALL PLATFORMS, BABY  THE EPISODE THAT WILL CHANGE YOUR LIFE - GARRY STARRhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zmbMT1h00tw&list=PLCz-Wi1q0qQDwgWolfL2258tqqXZwhhUd&index=7 @onwSTAY CONNECTED - Onwards to Victoryhttps://www.youtube.com/@OnwardsToVictoryhttps://www.instagram.com/onwardstovictoryhttps://www.facebook.com/Onwardstovictorypodhttps://www.tiktok.com/@onwardstovictorypodcastFOLLOW (Guest) - Safety Magnus (Magnus Rack) https://www.instagram.com/superswagnus https://www.facebook.com/magnus.rackFOLLOW (Host) Magnus Danger Magnushttps://www.instagram.com/magnusdangerhttps://www.facebook.com/realfriendsofmagnusTheme tune: Magnus Danger D!Written by Christian Paul Rattray, Violet Empress Music.https://linktr.ee/violetempressProducer: Justin Williamshttps://www.instagram.com/justinsgoodvibesAssistant to the Producer: Richard Sullivanhttps://www.instagram.com/richardsullivanWE WANNA HEAR FROM YOU!Got questions, ideas, or video suggestions? DM us on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/onwardstovictory Or shoot us an email at:📧 [email protected] Join us for a laugh... and let’s see if we get cancelled! PLEASE NOTE:Onwards To Victory takes a fresh, bold approach, stepping away from our usual content, and we couldn’t be more excited for this new adventure! We’ll dive into a wide variety of topics some a bit more adult-oriented. Parents of younger listeners, please note that some discussions may be How can we satisfy your ear holes even more? What do you like? What do you not like? Support the show