Mates Rates Podcast
by Warwick Hughes
Welcome to the Mates Rates podcast, I'm a filmmaker turned wannabe comedian. I have a deep obsession with the internet and all things commentary so here you can expect a weekly hilarious recap of the hellscape that is the internet, enjoy!
Episodes
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Episode 38 - We Did a Thing
Omg we're so quirky, get it, we did a thing? because we're millennial boomers? 2 for 2! I call that a win. We sit down and did a Q&A, talked about a recent trip to Portland of course, the spooky season that is upon us. Enjoy!
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Episode 37 - The Late Episode (Canada Edition)
Well, this is awkward. I apologise for this very belated episode, but we're living our lives in Canada. Will this be the end? Who knows. For now, just sit back, relax and enjoy our sweet soothing voices.
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Episode 36 - Farewell, Melbourne
Well, this is goodbye. As I'm uploading this episode I'm on my final days here in this wonderful city. So I decided to bring someone along for the last Aus episode, my beautiful wife! We reminisce on our lives in Melbourne, the things we love and miss about the place, but more importantly we...
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Episode 35 - $10M beaches
Second last one in the country! Let's get into it. What do you think pyramid schemes are like now as a company? Are they like cults? Let's explore. Here's some wild takes about gentrification and getting absolutely ripped off on a $10M beach house purchase in my small hometown, do you think they...
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Episode 34 - Out of pocket conspiracies
Oh boy, one of the final episodes in Australia, that time went quickly! I'm officially 3 weeks away from moving, boxes are filled, furniture being sold, and the hellscape that is Facebook Marketplace is being explored. Speaking of Facebook, I wish I shorted the stock, I would've made so much…
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Episode 33 - Waxed, Vaxxed & Big Sacked
Consistency is key, unless you're me and just uploads whenever he wants, but this is MY show dammit! I needed a breather so thanks for sticking with me, it's wild out there at the moment so let's talk about it. I officially have joined the cool kids club by being fully vaccinated, talk about the...
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Episode 32 - Highjacking TikTok
Welcome back to the non existent money podcast! Sponsored by absolutely nobody. Yeah I know, another week in lockdown in Melbourne, but let's recap on everything I've been consuming online and discuss, got it? Good. Also let's talk about everyone's favourite topic, shitting your pants! Because...
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Episode 31 - I'm losing my hair (and my mind)
Here's a truth bomb for you, I'm going bald, well it's probably not much of a surprise seeing as I'm an almost 30yr old white guy. What's my solution? Listen to find out. Okay what the actual hell is up with entitled rich kids begging influencers for jobs? It happened once, okay cool, but it...
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Episode 30 - Life Lessons
What's up party people? Let's dive into it, I fill you in on a recent visit to the dentist and can confirm that it still totally sucks, even while avoiding it for 12 years, time to avoid it for another 12 I reckon. I talk about everyone's favourite divided topic, vaccines! I give you my hot take…
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Episode 29 - Oh, Canada
SEASON TWO BABY WE BACK! Thank you all so much for sticking with me on this ride, I'm back and ready to keep talking smack for as long as I can. You might've heard on the streets that I'm moving to Canada? Well it's true and here's all the details you need to know about that. Okay I get it I'm...
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Episode 28 - Where's my Oscar?
Hey big shot over here, make way! Okay kidding aside, I'm so so stoked to have my debut short film out. It was one hell of a process and I'd love to talk about it so listen up! And while I was on a roll with talking about it, I decided to continue on rambling about film in general. Remember, the...
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Episode 27 - Whaddyagunnado
Welcome to lockdown 4.0, the directors cut extended version! Another absolute shitshow stuck inside but hey, let's try to make the most of it shall we? Speaking of inside, you should definitely go watch Bo Burnhams new special Inside, it's amazing. Anyways, find out what I've been up to, which is...
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Episode 26 - I'm cooked
Wow, this is an interesting episode to say the least. Why did I think it would be a good idea to get tattooed then record a podcast? Well strap in because this episode is a doozy. Look I'd normally write what I spoke about but I'll be honest I'm too spacey to remember what I talked about and I'm...
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Episode 25 - The Grind
I did it! I finally made my first short film. What a relief. The amount of stress I had going into it aged me 10 years but I did it and it'll be out very soon for you all to see. In the meantime, let's catch up on the internet shall we? So why in the hell do people still invest more than they can...
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Episode 24 - Curb Yourself
Well, yikes. I made a hot take and it absolutely blew up in my face, like most things should on the internet. But also, are we really that surprised? I'm not sure what's worse either, Crypto dudes or Art snobs, so I take a deep dive into that world also. The art of trolling is still incredible…
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Episode 23 - Cash Monies
Oh he back with another episode! Who is he!? Alright so it's been a minute, but honestly not a lot has been happening haha. Just been working like a regular shmuck. But I've been writing topics down sporadically to talk about so let's chat! I'm in crypto now, so I'll probably be driving around in…
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Episode 22 - Covid Endgame
We're in the end zone folks, vaccine is here, let's get this jab! I never thought I'd see this day come but I'm stoked nevertheless, looking forward to life going back to normal once the vaccine is rolled out. Also have you ever played Geoguessr? If not, you should. Because it's bloody brilliant.…
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Episode 21 - Lockdown 3.0
Well well well, how the turntables... We made fun of Perth for having to enter a lockdown, then it was our turn. Third times the charm right? Wrong. I think. So what have I done for the last 5 days? Heaps, and nothing all at once. I also call myself out on taking forever to get to the point…
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Episode 20 - Off Ya Tree
We are all back on our bullshit baby, let's go! I've finally gotten back on the writing horse, filling my time with creativity instead of jerking off. Who would've thought that it would be healthier for me? Also picture this. You go to a weird sex club, you do some crazy ass stuff with people and...
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Episode 19 - Gamestonk
Thank you for putting up with me missing a week, I appreciate ya! Alright we all know about the GameStop situation by now, and if you don't, then bad luck. I uncover the best moments from the people who won big, and also lost massively. Also was the goods that was stolen on Fast and Furious…
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Episode 18 - Hack my death
I'm scrambling, and I'm not talkin about eggs. Been a busy week, and to top it all off my god damn bank account tried to get hacked into while I was waiting for my PS5, maybe it's not meant to be. I talk about retail hell, surviving death, clout chasing death and dodging all forms of therapy just...
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Episode 17 - Twennywennyone
New year, same me. Alright, there's a LOT to unpack in this episode. Here I was thinking I could just ease myself into the year, trying to leave the chaos behind in 2020 but BOY was I wrong. More news happened in a week than it did in a whole month so let's sit down and recap. I quickly skim over...
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Episode 16 - The end of 2020
This is it, the final episode of the year! Let me tell you something. As much as this year has been terrible, it's also been the best year for me (not bragging, just sayin') But this time of year comes with the good and bad. I tell the story of how I almost lost my cat who decided to escape and...
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Episode 15 - Covid Normal
Covid normal or just going crazy? Who knows at this point at day 5804 of this pandemic. Working from home has it’s perks, actually it kinda doesn’t when you’re dealing with terrible internet issues constantly. So let me take you all on a trip down memory lane to some crazy airport experiences…
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Episode 14 - Let's get serious.
Well this is a bit of a doozy of an episode, but welcome to the ride aka the shit show! I touch on mental health, the toxicity of the entertainment industry and how I basically sold my soul to the devil. Then I bring it back up to party vibes to talk about my recent online success and clown on…
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Episode 13 - The Fresh Prince of Melbourne
*My anxieties, are killing meeee* sung to the tune of Toxic by Britney Spears. You wanna hear what it’s like living with anxiety? I got you fam. But never fear, there is a solution! Which I choose to ignore. This episode is jam packed with my hot takes on things I’ve watched recently, from…
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Episode 12 - Orange Man Loses.
Your boy became the joke he setup to play, I dunked on myself I guess. Yes I missed an episode but we’re human okay? Well, I just have poor time management skills and over committed to work but we won’t let that ruin our vibe! So a lot happened while I missed a week right? Let’s dive into it. Of...
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Episode 11 - I got a death threat.
Yeah….that actually happened. What a wild place the internet is, one day you’re just chilling out, making funny jokes about a meme you saw then BAM get hit with a death threat. But here’s that story and other reasons why some people should just stay offline. Also guess who’s the idiot who thought...
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Episode 10 - The Halloween Special!
SPOOKY SEASON IS UPON US! I hope you all have your candles and ouija boards close with you for this one, because we are going DEEP in the scary realm! Just kidding, but I do chat all things scary this episode. From the horror movies that scarred me as a kid, to going to my first halloween party,...
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Episode 9 - It's my birthday!
Welcooooome baaaaack You heard it here first folks. I officially turned 29 the other day, last year of my twenties! But oh this episode is so much more than that. I talk about how my first video became a meme, getting a god damn haircut for the first time in months and go in on white people...
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Episode 8 - When eshays attack
Another week another chat! In this weeks episode I go in on witnessing eshays in real life, the matrix is breaking as well as street culture is being gentrified. Trashy reality tv and people walking out on podcasts (ohhhh controversy!) along with a few other rambles and topics. If you enjoyed…
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Episode 7 - The 5 Year Anniversary Special
Today is very special because not only did my super talented wife design the incredible branding for this podcast, but she decided to say yes to going on a date with me 5 years ago! We take a trip down memory lane, reminiscing on time before we were together and then eventually dating. There's...
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Episode 6 - Fine, I'll talk about 6ix9ine.
2 weeks in a row? Who IS he!? In this weeks episode I talk about what movies I've been watching during my time in lockdown, the COVID conspiracies and most importantly, 6ix9ine. Remember to follow along at instagram.com/matesratespodcast You can also find my YouTube content at...
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Episode 5 - Me, Myself and I
Hello old friend! Yes, I've taken a break for a few months but I'm BACK! Here's what I've been up to, what I plan on doing in the future and everything else in between. Sorry if this episode is a bit rusty, just dusting off the old cobwebs. Excited for more eps in the future!
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Episode 4 feat. Matt West
This episode we chat with Matt West, riff legend at Neck Deep and avid wrestling lover! For once you get to see him in all his glory without spinning around like a mad man on stage. We chat about streaming, the infamous Taco Bell story, music and of course WRESTLING. Consider this episode an...
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Episode 3 feat. Don Bridges
This episode we have a chat with Don Bridges, an Aussie actor icon that has a portfolio dating back to the 70s. You might know him from certain titles such as The Sullivans, Shirl’s Neighbourhood, Romper Stomper, Blue Heelers, Neighbours and even our show Hell Patrol! We pull back the curtain to...
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Episode 2 - Hell Patrol
This episode sees Warwick and Josh taking a trip down memory lane to discuss the project that brought them together, HELL PATROL! The sitcom set in Hell. Where are we at with it? How did we find the process? Are we in over our heads? (yes) All of that and so much more in this episode, enjoy! Find...
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Episode 1 feat. Andrew Tkaczyk
Ever wondered what it would be like if 2 friends tried to make a TV show, and how many talented mates they would need to help them? Maybe not, but episode 1 sees those friends Warwick Hughes and Josh Todaro interview one of their talented mates, Andrew Tkaczyk from the band The Ghost Inside! If…
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About this show
Welcome to the Mates Rates podcast, I'm a filmmaker turned wannabe comedian. I have a deep obsession with the internet and all things commentary so here you can expect a weekly hilarious recap of the hellscape that is the internet, enjoy!
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