Look Listen Laugh with Joel Ozborn

Kevin James is much more than a magician, he is an innovator, having created some of the most iconic routines in the world of magic. He shares insights into his creative process, stories from his career and his time touring in the Illusionists, while also delving into his favourite album, film & book.

Ivan Aristeguieta is an award winning comedian, originally from Venezuela, he now calls Australia home. Ivan has performed all over the world from the Melbourne International Comedy Festival, to Montreal's Just For Laughs Festival. Ivan shares interesting insights into his life through his favourite album, film & book.

On this episode award winning comedian Bron Lewis chats with Joel about the short film they did together, she opens up about her experiences as a school teacher, and shares her favourite album, film & book.

Peter Rowsthorn is a comedian, writer, actor, and has been a staple in Australian Comedy for decades from his time in the 80's on the Australian TV Sketch show The Comedy Company to his character as Brett in the TV series Kath & Kim. Peter’s a genially funny person and shares his unique insights into his favourite album, film & book. 

Mark Trevorrow is a comedian, actor, writer, journalist, TV personality and the comedy force behind the beloved character Bob Downe. He shares stories from his beginnings as a journalist covering some of the biggest names in music, his performances around the world as Bob Downe, along with his favourite album, film & Book. 

Georgie Carroll is an English born, Australia based nurse turned comedian, who has taken her live standup shows around the world from the Sydney Opera House to the London Palladium. She shares her journey from nurse to comedian, her experience on ‘Britains Got Talent’ and also delves into her favourite album, film & book… well, favourite album & film. 

John Waters is an AFI and Logie award winning actor & musician, who’s been in the entertainment industry for over 50 years. John chat’s with Joel about his extensive career in film, TV, and theatre, including his acclaimed work ‘Looking Through A Glass Onion’ about the life and music of John Lennon. John also shares insights into his favourite album, film & book. 

Joseph Tawadros AM is a world-renowned Oud (it’s a Middle Eastern lute-type instrument) virtuoso, who’s won 8 Aria Awards, and has taken his music from the Sydney Opera House to concert halls across the globe. Joseph shares stories from the road with Joel, meeting Mick Jagger, his different approaches to his albums, along with his favourite album, film & book. 

Lawrence Mooney is a renowned comedian, actor, writer, television host, radio presenter, and a joy to chat with. He shares his recent near death experience resulting in a new found sobriety, his love of tea and pigeons, along with his favourite album, film & book.

Shane Dundas is one half of the iconic Australian comedy duo The Umbilical Brothers. He’s performed to packed theatres all over the world, including a Royal Command Performance for the Queen, and he’s even performed at Woodstock! Shane shares experiences from his life, including working with Robin Williams, appearances on the Tonight Show, living in Japan, and he delves into his favourite album, film & book.

Rob Carlton stars in the Netflix smash ‘Boy Swallows Universe’, he’s a Logie Award winning actor, he’s an award winning writer, director, and an all round joyous person to spend time with. He sits down with Joel to chat about his new one man show, thoughts on the process of acting and comedy, and also shares his favourite album, film & book.

Simon Kennedy is an award winning voice over artist, comedian, and author of the book 9/11 And The Art Of Happiness. He shares his life experiences in overcoming adversity, his various creative fields, along with his favourite album, book & film.

Jimeoin is a comedian who was born in England, grew up in Ireland and rose to comedy fame in Australia. He’s had his own self titled TV show, made feature films, created his own travel documentaries, and has appeared on countless TV shows. He sits down with Joel to chat about his storied career, and delve into his favourite album, film & book.

Mary Coustas is the creative force behind one of Australia’s most beloved comedy characters “Effie.” She’s an acclaimed actress, comedian, writer, and an all round fascinating person. Mary & Joel chat about Mary’s creative process, growing up in Australia, her family, as well as delving into her favourite album, film, & book.

Neal Caine is a great jazz musician, who’s played with many of the greats including Elvin Jones, Betty Carter, Diana Krall, and he’s the permanent bass player in Harry Connick Jr’s band. Neal and Joel chat about the world of music, New Orleans, Neal’s musical influences, and we also delve into his favourite album, film & book.

Gary Eck is not only a comedian, award winning director, writer, actor, he’s also a new dog owner! Gary shares his experiences working with Robin Williams, and the album, film & book, that helped shape his love of comedy.

Tahir Bilgic is so much more than a comedian, he’s an actor, writer, producer, magician, accredited teacher, and all round great guy. Joel discusses Tahir’s love of magic, TV shows, why he's never returned to Turkey, as well as his favourite album, film, & book.

Stewart D’Arrietta is a world renowned musician, who’s created theatre shows based on the music of John Lennon, Leonard Cohen, Tom Waits, along with his own music. Joel delves into Stewart’s musical background, their journey of walking The Road to Santiago together, along with Stewart’s favourite album, film, & book.

Arj Barker is a prolific award winning comedian, who’s toured his stand up comedy around the world. Joel finds out about Arj’s 80’s American childhood, gets deep into the exploration of reality, and explores Arj’s favourite album, book & film.

Steve Byrne is a great comedian, writer, director, producer and an all round great guy. He sits down with Joel to chat about his career, the entertainment industry and of course his favourite album, film & book.

Sean Choolburra is a charismatic comedian, dancer, and all round joyous person. He sits down with Joel to chat about his influences throughout his upbringing, along with his favourite album, film & book.

Ross Noble is a one of a kind comedian, writer, actor, and improvisational wizard. He sits down with Joel to chat about an array of topics including his favourite album, film & book.

Akmal Saleh is a great comedian, who Joel has known for over 30 years, and on this episode they are reunited to chat about numerous favourite things of Akmal's, including his favourite album, film & book.

Rob Brydon is not only a top comedian, actor, singer, writer, TV host, he’s also an all round great guy. Rob & Joel discuss many things on this episode including a favourite album, film and book of Rob’s.

Welcome to Look Listen Laugh, where comedian Joel Ozborn invites an entertaining guest to bring along their favourite album, book & film, revealing fascinating insights into each guest through the things they love.