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Work Hates Podcast

by Brett Blake and Bron Lewis

We’ve all had a nightmare work story, whether it’s a psycho boss, dreadful working conditions, or an insufferable workmate. If you’ve had none of these things, chances are, you’re the problem! WorkHate is comedy podcast is co-hosted by comedians, Brett Blake and Bron Lewis who have a rich tapestry of ridiculous experiences between them. Each episode, they interview someone who is courageous enough to share their nightmare work story. Could it be about you? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episodes

  1. Ep 114 Letter Of Termination Of Employment

    Ep 114 Letter Of Termination Of Employment Dear Brett & Bron Termination of your employment I am writing to you about the termination of your employment with Work Hates Studios. As discussed during the previous meeting, your conduct during that incident (REDACTED) This was wilful or deliberate...

  2. Ep 113 Tom Ballard Helps Brett To Wave And Not Make It A Hate Crime

    For the last ever Workhates Episode with a guest we are joined by the one and only Tom Ballard. You all know who Tom is and he actually listens to the podcast! So I couldn't think of a more fitting guest to close this out with. One more episode coming next week with just Brett and Bron. Follow…

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  3. Ep 112 Kyle Wisniewski Went To School & Now Thinks He Is A Teacher

    This week on The Work Hates Podcast we are joined by Comedian, Journalist FormerStudent Kyle Wisniewski. Kyle has had the joy to witness one of Brett’s classic bombing on stage/boat stories and he wont let Brett forget about it. Follow Kyle here: Kyle Wisniewski (@kylewizza) • Instagram photos…

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  4. Ep 111 Brett And Bron Battle Booze

    This week we have a good chat about battling the booze. If you’re thinking about having a break from drinking, this is a great episode for you. Also we chat about a gig we both did with the world’s drunkest lady!! its good stuff get around it :) Sign up to our Patreon patreon.com/WorkHates...

  5. Ep 110 Bron & Brett are Guestless But Hostfull

    This week on the Work Hates Podcasts Bron is in Perth doing the Perth Fringe Festival and Brett has just got back from biking his motor bike around Tasmania for a week. Bron lets slip that she has secretly been working a second job this whole time (don't tell her husband) while Brett has some...

  6. Ep 109 Brisbane Live Show With Carly Electric and Shad Wicka

    This week on the Work Hates Podcast we are back with another live episode from Brisbane and two of our favorite guests joined us, Carly Electric and Shad Wicka! Carly and Shad have their own podcast “In My Box”; all about Carly’s adventures as a sex work. Bron is a bit of a prude and hates any…

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  7. Ep 108 Nick Carr Bucks Party Etiquette And The House Crisis Is Coming For Us

    This week on the Workhates Podcast we have the Comedian, Actor and Professional Land Evaluator Nick Carr. I’m pretty sure you have all heard of Nick Carr before this episode. He is infamous in podcast circles and has been mentioned on this pod many times. Nick knows a thing or two about housing...

  8. Ep 107 Jemma Bayley Is The Most Polite Armed Robbery Victim

    On this week’s episode of the The Work Hates Podcast we are joined by Comedian, Illustrator and… Housemate (really Brett?) Jemma Bayley!!! Brett and Bron are on tour in Brisbane and it gives us a chance to speak to our favorite Queenslanders. Jemma is an amazing stand up comedian, an Illustrator...

  9. Ep 106 Oliver Clark Live From The Workhates International Resort And Casino

    The man, the myth, the crooning force of nature himself! The OC, AKA Jon Cox, AKA The Oliver Clark joins us this week. What can I say about OC that hasn’t already been said? OC is just the best and we love having him on the pod. Who else would turn up to record on a 41 degree day in a 3 piece...

  10. Ep 105 Brett & Bron Holiday Catch Up

    We Are Back Baby!! And this time it's just your two favorite hosts catching up and having a good old chin wag. Brett and Bron spent Christmans together and don't they have a lot to debrief on. This was recorded on some stupidly hot 41c degree day in Melbourne and 2 out of the 3 cameras overheated...

  11. Ep 104 Talking Magic Mushrooms with Dilruk Jayasinha

    This week we’ve got the incredibly funny Dilruk Jayasinha on the pod. Brett’s off to Woodford and flirting with the idea of opening his third eye, so naturally we dive into everyone’s spiritual experiences (and scepticism).We also get real about self-worth, childhood trauma, and the…

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  12. Ep 103 Blake Pavey the Tiktok King Is Back

    This week on the Work Hates Podcasts we are joined by Comedian, Actor and Charli…..yeah i’m not going to type that one out. BLAKE PAVEY is back! Fresh from hosting the Tiktok awards (and roasting all of the unknown influences that somehow still have more followers than us) Blake joins us in the...

  13. Ep 102 Bretty & Bronie Only Talk To Each Other On The Podcast

    They are back! Again! In the same room having a good old chit chat and chin wag. Coming up to Christmas Brett and Bron have a lot to catch up on and even more to organise! And the best place to do this is on Podcast. Because trust me, Brett does not like questions longer than 5 words via text....

  14. Ep 101 Simon Taylor Has Been On TV, Written For TV & Had Chairs Thrown At Him On Stage

    On this week’s episode of the The Work Hates Podcast we are joined by Comedian, Ex-magician and Father(?) Simon Taylor! You’ve seen Simon on the stage (or did he disappear in a puff of magic smoke), you’ve seen him on Jimmy Fallon’s Tonight Show, you've heard his joke on Jay Leno’s Tonight Show,...

  15. Ep 100 LIVE SHOW EXTRAVAGANZA WITH BEV KILIC AND DILRUK JAYASINHA!

    I can’t believe it myself but OH MY LORD we’ve only gone and bloody done it. 100 Freaking Episodes! Our little pod is all grown up now. A huge thanks to everyone that has listened, watched, joined our patreon, come along to our live shows, given us a follow, a like, a subscribe or even a Hi Five!...

  16. Ep 99 Danny McGinlay Writing Banners, Killing Bird And Catching Pee In A Jar

    On this week’s episode of the The Work Hates Podcast we are joined by Comedian, Bulldog’s fan and Royal enthusiast (honestly I have no idea what Brett is thinking when he comes up with these intros) Danny McGinlay. We couldn’t believe we had done almost 100 episodes and hadn’t had McGinaly on…

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  17. Ep 98 Brett & Bron Are At It Again Flying Solo

    On this week’s episode of The Work Hates Podcast Brett & Bron are back together, in the same place, at the same time! Brett is on tour with the Nitro Circus every weekend. Bron is working on TV shows, touring and being a mother to three kids + the Ziggy (who neglects apparently). The only time…

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  18. Ep 97 DJ Miss Gabrielle Empowers Teenagers Through Music

    This week on ‘Work Hates’ we talk to internationally acclaimed DJ Gabrielle who is not only a brilliant musician, but also a social worker who changes kids’ lives. She is toxically optimistic (self-described), so this may very well be the first uplifting episode we have ever done. We loved…

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  19. Ep 96 Ben Searle A T-Shirt Empire Built On Child Labour, 9am Rum & Cokes and Cocaine

    On this week’s episode of the The Work Hates Podcast we are joined by Comedian, Podcaster, Hardcore Punk Music Lover and all round great guy Ben Searlo! When Searle isn’t crashing Brett’s dates he has been running gigs and doing stand up spots around Melbourne for years.Beyond stand-up, Ben is…

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  20. Ep 95 Peter Helliar wants to be the next Tiger Woods but without the infidelity stuff

    On this week’s episode of the The Work Hates Podcast we are joined by Comedian, Writer…Do I really need to do this for Pete? You already know who he is. If you have watched TV, or listened to the radio, read a book or seen anything funny in Australia in the last 20 years then it is probably…

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  21. Ep 94 - Working with Big Wigs

    This week on 'Work Hates' Bron and Bretty have a long awaited catch up sans guest. They've both been busy bees - Brett with Nitro Circus and Bron with a new acting gig (WTF?), so this episode is filled with saying how they cope being a fish out of water. It will not surprise you to learn Brett...

  22. Ep 93 Nick Schuller The Best Regional News Journalist…For 6 Months

    On this week’s episode of the “Work Hates” podcast we are joined by Dead Pan Comedian, TV Writer and Electric Bike owner, Nick Schuller! During the day Nick has been writing for TV shows like Have You Been Paying Attention and The Weekly on the ABC but don't worry; he still finds time at night to...

  23. Ep 92 Adam Rozenbachs Dodging Bombs In War Zones Not Bombing On Stage

    On this week’s episode of the “Work Hates” podcast we are joined by Comedian, TV Writer and STI Owner (the car kind of STI) Adam Rozenbachs! If you don't recognise Adam from his face (like Bron) you will know Adam from his jokes being on almost every TV show in Australia for the past 10 years....

  24. Ep 91 Carly Electric Is Touring Australia Laying Down And Standing Up

    On this week’s episode of the “Work Hates” podcast we are joined by Stand Up Comedian, Lay Down Escort and Lighting Strike Surviver, Carly Electric! Carly is an award winning full service sex worker who has recently taken her crazy work stories to the stage. Bron asks Carly a lot of questions…

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  25. Ep 90 Sonia Di lorio From Theatre Kid to Comedian & Queen of TV Ads

    On this week’s episode of the “Work Hates” podcast we are joined by Comedian, Actress and All Round Friend Soina Di lorio! You might remember Sonia from her amazing comedy or from every time you have turned on your TV for the past 6 months because she is on every third TV commercial! Sonia has…

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  26. EP 89 Bron & Brett Back Together And There Is A Lot To Catch Up On

    Another Special hostful episode this week. Bron and Brett are back in the same room in the same country and there is a lot for them to catch up on. Brett has more stories about his summer Euro Trip through possibly landlocked European Countries and getting nude in a Suna. Bron has a WILD story...

  27. EP 88: Brett and Bron Zoom It In

    A little bit of a different one on this week’s episode of The Work Hates Podcast. Brett is still off on his Euro Trip post the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. While Bron is back in Melbourne about to have child services called on her for strange and unusual sleeping conditions for her son. Brett and...

  28. EP 87: Laurence Driscoll found out too late that this call was being recorded

    On this week’s episode of the “Work Hates” podcast we are joined by one of Bron’s oldest comedy mate, Comedian, writer and Rock Eisteddfod enthusiast, Laureence Discoll. You have probably seen Laurence popping up on Bron’s socials doing funny little clips and reaction videos. Laurenece is a raw...

  29. EP 86: Alex Ward Should Have Come Out To Her Neighbour

    On this week’s episode of the “Work Hates” podcast we are joined by Comedian, Writer and Dog Owner, Alex Ward! While Alex is still trying to get over the fact she quit The Project just weeks for she was eligible for a redundancy payout, she came on the pod to tell us all about it! Alex shares a...

  30. EP 85: Peter James’ Dad Gives Us A Masterclass In Comedy

    On this week’s episode of the “Work Hates” podcast we are joined by Comedian, lesbain, (***Checks Notes**) I mean Thespian and Below Par Golfer, Peter James! Don’t let Pete’s baby face and child-like charm fool you, Pete is a stone cold killer on the stage. Pete is the “King of Cairns Comedy" and...

  31. Ep 84: David Quirk learns that we don’t edit this podcast

    On this week’s episode of ‘Work Hate’ we are joined by Comedian, Actor, Skateboarder and recent facial scar enthusiast, David Quirk!! Quirky has done everything in the comedy game and has been doing it for over 20 years. He is one of the best and such a fun chat. David tells us about having sex...

  32. Ep83: Rose Bishop Has Been Knife Fighting With Bar Regulars

    On this episode of ‘Work Hates’ we chat to standup comedian, Play Writer and Western Australian Marron Fan, Rose Bishop! After working in what sounds like every terrible hospitality venue in Perth Rose has made the move over to Melbourne to pressure her true passion, sending fines to dodgy...

  33. EP 82: Daniel Connell went from fixing bikes to toilet paper nappies on stage in Europe

    On this episode of ‘Work Hates’ we chat to writer, comedian & recent State of Origin Loser, Daniel Connel! Dan has been one of the hardest working comedians in the industry for years. He is always touring and always crushing every time he steps on stage. Is there anything he can’t do? Turns out…

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  34. Ep 81: RIP the Project with head writer Hunter smith

    This week we hare joined by comedian, writer and former fish and chip employee Hunter smith! Hunter is and incredible comic who was the former head comedy writer at the project! we get all the goss on there worst guests, awful people he has worked with and heaps more! And of course usual Brett…

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  35. Ep 80: Nick Capper was shot by his workplace bullies

    On this episode of ‘Work Hates’, we chat to our dear friend and fellow comedian, Nick Capper. We mean this when we say this is going to be the first of many episodes we will have this lunatic on because his employment history is the most mental you’ll ever hear of. Capper takes us on a walk down...

  36. Ep 79: R-Willy smashed his own teeth out

    On this episode of ‘Work Hates’ we chat to scooter King, X Game Gold Medallist and the face of action sports Ryan Williams, AKA R-Willy. This is a little different to our usual comedian guests because he isn’t a comedian, but similar to the comedians we have on, his work history was pretty…

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  37. Ep78: Tommy Dassalo quit a shit job and had to ask for it back.

    On this episode of ‘Work Hates’ we talk to comedian, podcaster and cartoonist Tommy Dassalo. We both assumed Tommy had a very brief history with employment, but it turns out the bloke has not only worked, but he’s worked at some really god awful places. From a well known burger place where he had...

  38. Ep 77: LIVE in Melbourne with Emma Holland and Guy Williams

    Again, unlike Adelaide, we could release this one! Success! This Melbourne audience was treated IRL to Guy having a mental breakdown on stage due to Brett’s wildly inaccurate assumptions of him, and Emma made everyone scream with laughter. Enjoy this episode of ‘Work Hates’. Hosted on Acast. See...

  39. Ep 76 Urvi Majumdar had to flirt with men to sell lingerie

    On this episode of ‘Work Hates’ we chat to standup comedian, actor and teacher, Urvi Majumdar! Urvi may have started her career as a teacher, but thanks to giving up on appeasing her migrant parents, she followed her dream of becoming an artist! She has her own television show on ABC called ‘Urvi...

  40. Ep 75 Jenny Tian used to get slammed for a living

    On this episode of ‘Work Hates’ we chat to online sensation and hilarious standup comedian, Jenny Tian. She explains how frozen yoghurt is made, and the best way to get fired from a frozen yoghurt place. We were shocked to learn about the scam her uni was running, and why you should give call...

  41. Ep 74 LIVE in Melbourne with Broden Kelly and Sez

    Unlike Adelaide, we can release this one! We had a bloody excellent time with Aunty Donna’s Broden Kelly and the internet’s favourite public toilet reviewer, Sez. The audience was a sea of good timers who gobbled up Broden’s tales of employment misadventure and Sez’s insane stories of nudity.…

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  42. Ep 73: Daniel Muggleton is the lawyer who couldn’t cut it in the fast food industry

    This week on ‘Work Hates’ we chat to the red adidas tracksuited comedian Daniel Muggleton. He has one of the sharpest tongues in the industry and he scares the shit out of hecklers. Before he was a successful comedian, he was a rich boy who did a law degree for fun. We loved hearing about his...

  43. Ep 72: Rachael Hornbuckle pumped blood into limp willies

    This week on ‘Work Hates’ we chat with nurse and comedy up and comer, Rachael Hornbuckle! You might not know her name yet, but you will soon, this is one funny bish. Rach is a qualified nurse, and she spent her medical career doing a range of interesting jobs including erectile dysfunction (be...

  44. Ep 71: Chloe Petts was punched in the face for trying to help

    This week on ‘Work Hates’ we chat to UK comedian and global legend Chloe Petts. She’s a regular visitor of Australia because we love what she does, plus she’s an excellent hang. Before she was an internationally successful comedian, she worked with homeless and underprivileged people which makes...

  45. Ep 70: Urzila Carlson gets grabbed on the fanny heaps.

    This week on ‘Work Hates’ we chat the the biggest superstar in the southern hemisphere, Urzila Carlson. She’s fresh off the back of starring in a blockbuster film with Amy Schumer and her international standup tour is selling thousands of tickets on the daily. Urzila is a big deal, but she’s...

  46. Ep 69 Red Richardson quit a job after he found a human poo

    This week on ‘Work Hates’ we chat to internet sensation and UK comedian Red Richardson. We assumed he wouldn’t have a long history of jobs because he speaks like royalty, but it turns out that’s all just a front. Red has been a cleaner where he quit after a particularly gross encounter and he’s...

  47. Ep 68: Geraldine Hickey quit after being told to wear makeup

    This week on ‘Work Hates’ we have a yarn with comedian, animal enthusiast and dear mate of ours, Gez Hickey! She has recently captured Australia’s heart from her recent role on ‘I’m a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here’ and she’s now on tour where she’s selling out gigantic theatres Australia wide. She...

  48. Ep 67: The Stevenson Experience are identical twins that offended an entire town

    This week on ‘Work Hates’ we chat to identical twins and comedy duo Ben and James Stevenson aka The Stevenson Experience. They’ve been performing together since they were 15 and whilst it hasn’t always been an easy ride, they genuinely like each other. Individually they had some awful work…

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  49. Ep 66: Sammy J touched his teacher’s bra

    This week on ‘Work Hates’ we talk to comedian, ex-radio host and national icon, Sammy J! He is a household name who is arguably the most loveable man on the planet, so he took us through some chapters of his life that shocked us. For example, the time he worked in a store where is was made to…

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  50. Ep 65: Andrew Portelli used to catfish paedophiles for fun.

    This week we chat to standup comedian and ex-lawyer Andrew Portelli. He is one of the best joke writers in the business, but before he was a gig pig, he was a prosecutor where he sent bad guys to jail. Andrew explains that he started his work as a modern day hero as a young age when he catfished...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

We’ve all had a nightmare work story, whether it’s a psycho boss, dreadful working conditions, or an insufferable workmate. If you’ve had none of these things, chances are, you’re the problem! WorkHate is comedy podcast is co-hosted by comedians, Brett Blake and Bron Lewis who have a rich tapestry of ridiculous experiences between them. Each episode, they interview someone who is courageous enough to share their nightmare work story. Could it be about you?

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

HOSTED BY

Brett Blake and Bron Lewis

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We’ve all had a nightmare work story, whether it’s a psycho boss, dreadful working conditions, or an insufferable workmate. If you’ve had none of these things, chances are, you’re the problem! WorkHate is comedy podcast is co-hosted by comedians, Brett Blake and Bron Lewis who have a rich tapestry...

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