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Punching Sideways

by Josh Liston & Mel Naismith - Albury-Wodonga

The Riverina's only long-form Comedy Show. Albury-Wodonga and Wagga Wagga are creative hot-spots, listen in to hear stories from local Comedians, Artists, Musicians and Storytellers.

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  1. D & C Wranglers | Better Mood? | Abbreviation Sledging - Punchy #33

    https://www.jcaldigital.org/punching-sideways D & C Wranglers. Better Mood? Abbreviation Sledging. @punchingsideways on Facebook @punchingsideways on Instagram Buy Josh and Mel some Coffees and get your question answered on the show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/punchy

  2. The Grudgy Punchy - "What's the half-life of holding a grudge?" - #32

    https://www.jcaldigital.org/punching-sideways The Problem: Holding grudges on behalf of others. The Question: Is it good, bad, or otherwise? The Answer: Listen In! @punchingsideways on Facebook @punchingsideways on Instagram Buy Josh and Mel some Coffees and get your question answered on the…

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  3. Gym Mischief | Trench vs Motorbike | A Midsummer Night's "Dream" - Punchy #31

    https://www.jcaldigital.org/punching-sideways Mel vs Lifting. Josh vs the Excavator. Mel vs A Midsummer Night's "Dream". @punchingsideways on Facebook @punchingsideways on Instagram Buy Josh and Mel some Coffees and get your question answered on the show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/punchy

  4. A Financing-the-Bit Crisis | Escalation of Pigeon Corner | The Future of Sugar-Juicing - Punchy #30

    https://www.jcaldigital.org/punching-sideways Money for Things vs No Money for Things. Financing the Gag. Escalation of Pigeon Corner. The Future of Sugar-Juicing. @punchingsideways on Facebook @punchingsideways on Instagram Buy Josh and Mel some Coffees and get your question answered on the…

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  5. The Rats of the Sky, and some Advanced Pigeon Math - Punchy #29

    https://www.jcaldigital.org/punching-sideways Josh vs The Bathroom. Mel's Dad Builds a Thing. Josh Does Math. @punchingsideways on Facebook @punchingsideways on Instagram Buy Josh and Mel some Coffees and get your question answered on the show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/punchy

  6. 134. Kieran Jack chats The Lady of The Lake, Crowd Funded Creativity, and Indie Publishers at Comic Conventions

    https://www.jcaldigital.org/punching-sideways The Lady of The Lake. "Evil Dead meets Wolf creek in Kieran Jack's (The Talking Bread, In Purgatory and The Apparition) spin chilling graphic novel. Logan French (Amphibia Noir) brings his signature style to page to illustrate this story and deliver a...

  7. Punchy #28 - Mel's Take on a Gate | Josh Banned from Tinder | "Pop Up" Blockers

    https://www.jcaldigital.org/punching-sideways Mel vs D**kGate. Josh got banned from Tinder. New Product Announcement: "Pop Up Blockers". @punchingsideways on Facebook @punchingsideways on Instagram Buy Josh and Mel some Coffees and get your question answered on the show:...

  8. Punchy #27 - Mel vs The World Cup

    Keep Us Loud, Proud & Appropriately Caffeinated: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/punchy The Story: Mel went to The World Cup. The Outcome: Hilarity. @punchingsideways on Facebook @punchingsideways on Instagram

  9. Punchy #26 - A Canadian Raven and The Open Mic

    Keep Us Loud, Proud and Appropriately Caffeinated: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/punchy A Canadian Raven attended Mel's Open Mic at Sodens recently, and there was much bromance -related gushing going on. @punchingsideways on Facebook @punchingsideways on Instagram

  10. Punchy #25 - Stomach Stretches, Rebranding #DogSquats, Tales of a White-tailed Tail, and That's Not My Name

    https://www.jcaldigital.org/punching-sideways Christmas Kips and Stretching Routines for the Stomach. Mel Rebrands #DogSquats and Changes Josh's Future in the Process. Mel's Tale About Tails. Josh vs That's Not My Name. @punchingsideways on Facebook @punchingsideways on Instagram Buy Josh and Mel...

  11. Punchy #24 - Josh vs Banter | Mel vs The Lip-cident

    https://www.jcaldigital.org/punching-sideways Josh vs Banter. Mel vs The Lip-cident. @punchingsideways on Facebook @punchingsideways on Instagram Buy Josh and Mel some Coffees and get your question answered on the show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/punchy

  12. Punchy #23 - Baby Blues and the Terrible Twos - plus Running, Talking, and Awkwarding

    https://www.jcaldigital.org/punching-sideways Short periods of gorgeousness. Parents that won't stop reminding that you that sucked in your twos. Running, Talking, and Awkwarding. @punchingsideways on Facebook @punchingsideways on Instagram Buy Josh and Mel some Coffees and get your question...

  13. 127. Adam Pica (p2/2) chats Monday Saints, Bob Harris, and moving forward with Y2K

    Listen: https://www.jcaldigital.org/punching-sideways Support: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/punchy Adam Pica is a local Bass Guitar and Live Performance legend, he's also a deep and thoughtful human. In this episode the guys talk about: Monday Saints Bob Harris Adam's new project, Y2K. Y2K Live...

  14. 126. Adam Pica chats Picking Up The Bass, First Gigs, Constructive Criticism, and Neon City

    Listen: https://www.jcaldigital.org/punching-sideways Support: https://buymeacoffee.com/joshuacliston Adam Pica is a local Bass Guitar and Live Performance legend, he's also a deep and thoughtful human. Adam has been through a lot in the past decade and it has given him a greater appreciation for...

  15. Punchy #22 - All Out Kiwi Fruit | Mel vs Labelling | Scene Energies | A Fall in Line Factor

    https://www.jcaldigital.org/punching-sideways All Out Kiwi Fruit. Mel vs Labelling. Scene Related Energy Exchanges. An Explosion of Local Talent at the Sodens Open Mic. A Fall in Line Factor. @punchingsideways on Facebook @punchingsideways on Instagram Buy Josh and Mel some Coffees and get your...

  16. Punchy #21 - Josh's Below Average Bar - plus Mel Takes a Foothold in Business

    https://www.jcaldigital.org/punching-sideways Mel enjoys working Bar again. Josh thinks back to when he sucked at Bar. Mel shares her plan for a new small business. @punchingsideways on Facebook @punchingsideways on Instagram Buy Josh and Mel some Coffees and get your question answered on the…

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  17. Punchy #20 - NOT Liam Neeson's Lung Capacity

    https://www.jcaldigital.org/punching-sideways Mel shares a recent Lung Capacity related update. @punchingsideways on Facebook @punchingsideways on Instagram Buy Josh and Mel some Coffees and get your question answered on the show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/joshuacliston

  18. Punchy #19 - Quality Cats, Smart Guts, Gardenesque, The Corryong Show, and Pro Wrestling

    https://www.jcaldigital.org/punching-sideways Topics. Quality Cats. A Smart Gut. Gardenesque. The Corryong Show. Pro Wrestling. @punchingsideways on Facebook @punchingsideways on Instagram Buy Josh and Mel some Coffees and get your question answered on the show:...

  19. Shayne Ried chats Working at Wimbledon, Curating Albury-Wodonga Tennis, and The Bullioh BnS

    Listen: https://www.jcaldigital.org/punching-sideways Support: https://buymeacoffee.com/joshuacliston Shayne Ried is the long-time Curator of the Wodonga Tennis Centre and the Albury Grass Courts. Shayne is also the President of the Bullioh Football and Netball Club. He made his start in...

  20. Punchy #18 - Mosh Pit Pillow Fights | Biological Clocks | Waxonomy of an Aroma | Cat vs "Toy"

    https://www.jcaldigital.org/punching-sideways Topics: Mosh Pit Pillow Fights | Biological Clocks | Waxonomy of an Aroma | Cat vs "Toy". @punchingsideways on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok.

  21. Punchy #17 - Heroic Dog Rescues Aesthetically Challenged Bird - plus Explosive Cat Chats

    https://punching-sideways.captivate.fm/ Heroic Dog Rescues Aesthetically Challenged Bird - plus Explosive Cat Chats. @punchingsideways on Instagram and Facebook.

  22. Punchy #16 - Trains, Pains, and Good Things Festival Shames

    https://www.jcaldigital.org/punching-sideways In this episode Josh shares some stories about getting old and going to the Good Things music festival in Melbourne. The guys chatted The "Aroma" of Trains, the Pain Levels of Standing Up, and $22 Sandwiches. Keep and eye (and an ear out) for the next...

  23. Punchy #15 - Dark Dark Sleepers | Don't Be An Appendage | Putting On Clinics

    Listen and Share: https: //www.jcaldigital.org/punching-sideways Support: https://buymeacoffee.com/joshuacliston Does Everything Need a Night Light? Mel's #Don't Be A D!ck rule. Josh has a theory about the great Electric Mary. @punchingsideways on Instagram and @punchingsideways on Facebook.

  24. Punchy #14 - Tradies, Dunnies and Unexpected Golf Clubs

    Listen and Share: https: //www.jcaldigital.org/punching-sideways Support: https://buymeacoffee.com/joshuacliston Tradies, Dunnies and Unexpected Golf Clubs. @punchingsideways on Instagram and @punchingsideways on Facebook.

  25. Luke Bernie chats The Lukkake Party, His First Open Mic, and Being a Professional Wrestler

    https: //www.jcaldigital.org/punching-sideways Luke Bernie is a Canberra based Stand-Up Comedian, Wrestling Promoter, and Pro Wrestler. Luke has a close connection to the area through his Comedy, as he one of the few metro-based Comedians that regularly travels to Albury-Wodonga and Wagga Wagga…

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  26. Daniel Muggleton chats Geology Panel Comedy, Tracksuit Cleanliness Levels, and The Queen

    Listen: https://www.jcaldigital.org/punching-sideways Support: https://buymeacoffee.com/joshuacliston Fresh off his run at the Edinburgh Festival in the UK, Professional Comedian Daniel Muggleton joins the show to talk about Doing Comedy at a Geology Panels, his 'World Famous' Tracksuit Game, and...

  27. Punchy #13 - Stripping & Bridging | Half-Cooked Books | Tasting All the Things

    Listen: https://www.jcaldigital.org/punching-sideways Support: https://buymeacoffee.com/joshuacliston In this episode Josh and Mel talk: Stripping Potential [ https://www.facebook.com/881990242/videos/10164441087795243/ ] Bridging the Murray Committing to Half-Cooked vs War and Peace "I just…

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  28. Punchy #12 - #PhotoChats | Josh's First 'Stalker' | Mel 'The Runner' | Handshake Stories

    Listen: https://www.jcaldigital.org/punching-sideways Support: https://buymeacoffee.com/joshuacliston In this episode Josh and Mel talk Photos, "Followers", Mel 'The Runner', and Handshake Stories. Follow the Podcast. • @punchingsideways on Instagram. • @punchingsideways Facebook Support the...

  29. Punchy #11 - KFC's Saltiest Salty Layer | Dating on a Plane | "Professional Help" Costs What?

    Listen: https://www.jcaldigital.org/punching-sideways Support: https://buymeacoffee.com/joshuacliston In this episode Josh and Mel talk the Layers of KFC, Dating on a Plane, and Costing Professional Help. Follow the Podcast. • @punchingsideways on Instagram. • @punchingsideways Facebook Support…

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  30. Punchy #10 - Red Flags and Random Rooms | Getting Robbed | The Choccy Lab Business

    Listen: https://www.jcaldigital.org/punching-sideways Support: https://buymeacoffee.com/joshuacliston In this episode Josh and Mel discuss creepy moss on creepy local buildings, getting robbed, and the Choccy Lab Business. Follow the Podcast. • @punchingsideways on Instagram. • @punchingsideways...

  31. Bob Harris chats his Love for Music, Booking Bands, Great Production Teams, and The Monday Saints

    Listen: https://www.jcaldigital.org/punching-sideways Support: https://buymeacoffee.com/joshuacliston Robert Harris is a Music Lover, Record Collector, Radio Host, and the former Entertainment Manager (and Booker) of the SS&A Club Albury. Bob has lived an incredible life, that has been infused by...

  32. Punchy #9 - Parental Dining | Tinder Shade | UFC Strikers

    Support the Podcast: https://buymeacoffee.com/joshuacliston Parental Dining / Tinder Shade / UFC Strikers. • @punchingsideways on Instagram. • @punchingsideways Facebook

  33. Guy Moon chats Becoming a Pastor, Vegas, Boxing Tech, The UFC, and much much more

    Listen: https://www.jcaldigital.org/punching-sideways Support: https://buymeacoffee.com/joshuacliston Guy Moon is a Boxing Trainer, Gym Owner, former Competitive Fighter, and all-around Champion Bloke. Check Out Guy's Amazing Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/guymoonboxing_smashing_it/ Follow...

  34. Guy Moon chats Boxing, Memes, Spotting Talent, and Focussing on Fitness - (part 1/2)

    Listen: https://www.jcaldigital.org/punching-sideways Support: https://buymeacoffee.com/joshuacliston Guy Moon is a Boxing Trainer, Gym Owner, former Competitive Fighter, and all-around Champion Bloke. Check Out Guy's Amazing Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/guymoonboxing_smashing_it/ Follow...

  35. Punchy #8 - London Life, The Downside of Milo, 'Tired Things', and Josh's New Shirt

    Listen: https://www.jcaldigital.org/punching-sideways Support: https://buymeacoffee.com/joshuacliston • Mel lived in London (Part 1). • The downsides of Milo. • What's your 'Tired Thing'? • Josh vs The Work Shirt. • @punchingsideways on Instagram. • @punchingsideways Facebook Support the Podcast:...

  36. Spud Murphy chats Starting Out in Comedy, Dairy Farming, and Spud's Comedy Club

    Listen: https://www.jcaldigital.org/punching-sideways Support: https://buymeacoffee.com/joshuacliston Spud Murphy is an Albury-Wodonga based Comedian and Comedy Club Booker. Spud grew up telling jokes on the farm, on stage playing music with his family, and in the classroom. He attacked his...

  37. Craig Dent chats AFLW, The Alpine Lions, His Love of Art, Family & Football, and The Future Wild Art Project

    Listen: https://www.jcaldigital.org/punching-sideways Support: https://buymeacoffee.com/joshuacliston Craig Dent is a Published Author, Music Creator and Passionate Football Coach. Craig joined us on the show to discuss the challenges of coaching Football during the Victorian lockdown(s), the...

  38. Kylie Whitehead chats being a World Champion, High-Pressure Moments, and Growing an "Uncool" Sport

    Listen: https://www.jcaldigital.org/punching-sideways Support: https://buymeacoffee.com/joshuacliston Kylie Whitehead is a Word Champion Lawn Bowler, a Qualified Physiotherapist, and is passionate about Women and Youth engaging in sports. • @punchingsideways on Instagram. • @punchingsideways...

  39. Danny Phegan chats Campfires Against Cancer, The Longreach Band, Making New Music, and much much more

    Listen: https://www.jcaldigital.org/punching-sideways Support: https://buymeacoffee.com/joshuacliston Danny Phegan is a Full-Time Farmer, Country Musician and Songwriter, plus All-Around Top Bloke. Danny is known both as a solo performer and storyteller, and also as part of the popular festival...

  40. (Rebroadcast) Josh Bartel chats Canadian Cold, The CFL, The Saskatchewan Roughriders, Nicknames, and More

    Listen: https://www.jcaldigital.org/punching-sideways Support: https://buymeacoffee.com/joshuacliston Josh Bartel is a Father, Canadian Football League Punter, and a local sports star from the Albury-Wodonga region. He's also an absolute champion fella. @punchingsideways on Instagram and Facebook.

  41. William Bonnici chats Local Real Estate, His Love of Singing, and Diving into Musical Theatre

    Listen/Share: https://www.jcaldigital.org/punching-sideways Support: https://buymeacoffee.com/joshuacliston William (Will) Bonnici is an Albury-Wodonga based Real Estate Professional and Business Owner. He's also a passionate Singer, Dancer, and Music Theatre Enthusiast. "If you make a plan and...

  42. Coach Brad Chalmers chats Guarding Top 10 Players, Choosing Basketball, Worst Injuries, and Best Crowds (p2/2)

    Listen/Share: https://www.jcaldigital.org/punching-sideways Support: https://buymeacoffee.com/joshuacliston Brad Chalmers is the former Head Coach of the Albury Wodonga Bandits Men's program (2012 - 2021). Brad is also a former Bandit himself and a passionate person both inside and outside of the...

  43. Coach Brad Chalmers chats his Favourite Underrated Players, Finding Talent, Leadership, and The Future (p1/2)

    Listen/Share: https://www.jcaldigital.org/punching-sideways Support: https://buymeacoffee.com/joshuacliston Brad Chalmers is the former Head Coach of the Albury Wodonga Bandits Men's program (2012 - 2021). Brad is also a former Bandit himself and a passionate person both inside and outside of the...

  44. Toby Mobbs chats Measuring Success, Creating Collections, and Playing Like Hendrix (p2/2)

    Listen/Share: https://www.jcaldigital.org/punching-sideways Support: https://buymeacoffee.com/joshuacliston Toby Mobbs is a Wagga-born Singer-Songwriter now based in Albury-Wodonga. Toby is well regarded as a live performer and as a recording artist, but he's also known for his incredible work...

  45. Toby Mobbs chats Attention to Detail, Booking His Own Tours, and Wagga's Evolving Music Scene (p1/2)

    Listen/Share: https://www.jcaldigital.org/punching-sideways Support: https://buymeacoffee.com/joshuacliston Toby Mobbs is a Wagga-born Singer-Songwriter now based in Albury-Wodonga. Toby is well regarded as a live performer and as a recording artist, but he's also known for his incredible work...

  46. David Kapay chats creating and opening Miss Amelie, working for Jamie Oliver, and his time at Gordon Ramsay's Maze

    Listen/Share: https://www.jcaldigital.org/punching-sideways Support: https://buymeacoffee.com/joshuacliston David Kapay is a Highly Credentialed Chef, Restaurant Owner, and Founder of the Miss Amelie Brand. David spent a portion of his formative Cheffing years working for Jamie Oliver and also…

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  47. Josh Douglas chats Becoming a Singer, the Value of Positive Feedback, and his Rock Band Tribehounds.

    Listen/Share: https://www.jcaldigital.org/punching-sideways Support: https://buymeacoffee.com/joshuacliston Josh Douglas is a Singer, Lyricist and Rock 'n' Roller. His band TribeHounds has been working hard over the past 18-24months to move their music and the live show forward - through multiple...

  48. Peter Klein (p2/2) chats writing a Play, Slam Poetry, and his passion for teaching MSL

    Listen/Share: https://www.jcaldigital.org/punching-sideways Support: https://buymeacoffee.com/joshuacliston Peter Klein (aka Captain Pete) is a Published Author, Long-time Musician, Children's Entertainer, Poet, and All-Around Good Bloke. http://www.mudpoo.com.au/ Part 2/2 Topics. • The Talgarno...

  49. Peter (Captain Pete) Klein chats Writing the Mudpoo Book Series, Gus the Kombi, and Creating a Legacy Work - p1/2

    Listen/Share: https://www.jcaldigital.org/punching-sideways Support: https://buymeacoffee.com/joshuacliston Peter Klein (aka Captain Pete) is a Published Author, Long-time Musician, Children's Entertainer, Poet, and All-Around Top Fella. http://www.mudpoo.com.au/ Part 1/2 Topics. • Getting…

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  50. Sickie Sideways #2 - Car Park Douchebags and The Popping of Panels

    Listen: https://www.jcaldigital.org/punching-sideways Support: https://buymeacoffee.com/joshuacliston • Josh gets his day ruined. • Mel dodges and pops. • Ty's @welcome2weightloss message to Josh: "Keep controlling what you can control". • @punchingsideways on Instagram. • @punchingsideways...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

The Riverina's only long-form Comedy Show. Albury-Wodonga and Wagga Wagga are creative hot-spots, listen in to hear stories from local Comedians, Artists, Musicians and Storytellers.

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Josh Liston & Mel Naismith - Albury-Wodonga

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