Oldmate and Josh, The Podcast

Oldmate and Josh
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Unfiltered conversations for chaotic times. Welcome to Oldmate and Josh, the Podcast — an Australian comedy podcast built on funny and unfiltered conversations, open minds, strange questions, and the kind of banter that politely shoves normal conversation off a cliff. Hosted by two Adelaide lads with more curiosity than filters, Oldmate and Josh dive headfirst into true crime, weird history, philosophy, science, sport, politics, pop culture, paranormal stories, religion, relationships, self-help, comedy, culture, conspiracies, and uncomfortable truths. Part funny conversational podcast, part unfiltered comedy podcast, part organized chaos podcast, this is a show for people who like their discussions honest, curious, ridiculous, and occasionally unhinged. One week it might be a serial killer, cult, Cold War disaster, ghost story, political scandal, or strange piece of history. The next it might be masculinity, mental health, belief, love, sport, personal growth, society, or why everything feels like it’s falling apart in real time. It’s an openminded podcast for listeners who enjoy unfiltered comedy, chaotic conversations, friendship, dark humour, big questions, and the weird joy of not knowing where the chat is going next. If it sounds unhinged at times, good. That’s where the real thinking happens. Come thrive in the chaos with us. Something might click. Something might change. Australian comedy, true crime, weird history, big questions, strange stories and chaotic conversations.

  1. Jun 8

    Ep93: So Anyway... We Nuked Space!

    In 1962, at the height of the Cold War, the United States launched a nuclear weapon into space and detonated it 400 kilometres above the Earth. No, seriously. What started as a military experiment became one of the strangest moments in human history. The explosion lit up the Pacific sky, created artificial auroras, disrupted electronics in Hawaii, damaged satellites, and left scientists scrambling to understand what they'd unleashed. In this episode, Oldmate and Josh dive into the incredible story of Operation Starfish Prime—the nuclear test that proved humanity was willing to detonate an atomic bomb in space just to see what would happen. From Cold War paranoia and missile races to electromagnetic pulses, secret military planning, and the long-term consequences for modern technology, this is a story that sounds completely made up... except it actually happened.

    57 min

  2. May 31

    Ep92: Glory, Greed and the Premier League

    From Pubs to Private Jets, It started in crowded pubs, pints in hands,, smoke-filled terraces and working-class towns. Today it's a global empire worth billions, watched by hundreds of millions and owned by some of the richest people on Earth. How did English football become the Premier League? What was gained? What was lost? And is the world's most popular football competition still the beautiful game, or has it become something else entirely? This week, Oldmate and Josh trace the rise of the Premier League, from local passion to global obsession, and ask whether the world's most popular league is football's greatest achievement or its biggest contradiction.

    1h 6m

  3. May 27

    Ep91: The '3 Kim' Problem

    North Korea is often treated like a punchline — strange haircuts, military parades, and impossible propaganda. But behind the spectacle is one of the most controlled societies on Earth. In this episode, Oldmate & Josh dig into Without You, There Is No Us by Suki Kim, a rare inside account of teaching the sons of North Korea’s elite. What begins as a story about a classroom becomes something much bigger: truth, loyalty, fear, hunger, surveillance, and what happens when the state doesn’t just control what you do — it tries to control what you are. It’s bizarre. It’s disturbing. It’s human. And it raises one massive question: what happens to a person when the outside world is treated like a crime? Music by: Pity lips

    1h 1m

  4. May 18

    Ep90: The Port Arthur Massacre

    Australia remembers Port Arthur as the massacre that shocked the country and changed gun laws almost overnight. But around that horror grew something else too: a whole ecosystem of rumours, contradictions, “just asking questions” theories, and full-blown conspiracy lore. In this episode, Oldmate & Josh step into the mess carefully — respecting the victims and survivors while also digging into the bizarre, uncomfortable, and sometimes darkly absurd stories that have clung to Port Arthur for decades. What’s verified? What’s misunderstood? What’s been warped by internet detectives, pub logic, and national trauma? It’s a serious episode with a dangerous amount of comedy oxygen: part tragedy, part myth-busting, part “how did that become a theory?” — and a look at why this event still grips Australia’s imagination. Content warning: discussion of mass murder, trauma, firearms, conspiracy claims, and suicide-related themes. Music by: Pity Lips

    1h 3m

  5. May 11

    Ep 89: Stephen Lockwood - The Weight of the Job

    What does a lifetime around conflict, chaos, and the unexplained do to a person? This week on Oldmate & Josh, we sit down with Stephen Lockwood for a raw, funny, and surprisingly deep conversation about his career, the moments that shaped him, and the stories that still stay with him long after the job ended. From high-pressure situations to the strange side of human nature, Stephen shares the kinds of experiences most people only ever hear about second-hand. The episode moves between heavy moments, dark humour, behind-the-scenes career insight, and the kind of honest conversation that happens when the microphones stop feeling real. It’s part life story, part reflection on resilience, and part “how on earth did that actually happen?” Expect laughs, uncomfortable truths, wild stories, and a genuine look at the cost — and meaning — of a life lived in extraordinary situations.

    1 hr

  6. May 4

    Ep88: Stephen Lockwood Paranormal War Stories

    What happens when war doesn’t end… even after the battlefield goes silent? In this episode, we sit down with Stephen Lockwood to dive into chilling, first-hand accounts of paranormal encounters tied to real military history. From haunted outposts and ghostly soldiers still on patrol, to eerie moments that defy logic and refuse to be explained — these stories blur the line between history and the unknown. Are these just stress, trauma, and coincidence… or something far stranger? This one gets dark, unsettling, and impossible to ignore. 🎧 If you’ve ever wondered what soldiers really experience when the lights go out — hit play. Listener warning: Some stories may stick with you longer than you’d like. Music by: Pity Lips Social links: Stephen Lockwood

    1h 26m

  7. Apr 12

    Ep87: Ally Dent: From Open Mics to Owning the Room

    Ally Dent joins us to unpack the real journey from shaky open mics to confidently owning the room. This isn’t the polished highlight reel—it’s the grind behind it. We get into bombing on stage, learning how to read a crowd, finding your voice, and sticking it out when most people quit. Ally shares what actually changes between your first set and your best one—and why that gap is where comedians are made. It’s honest, funny, and a proper look behind the curtain at what it takes to build something real in stand-up. Music by: Pity Lips

    58 min

  8. Apr 5

    Ep86: Todd Gray: The Truth About Greyhound Racing

    Todd Gray joins us to pull back the curtain on the strange, fast, and fiercely debated world of greyhound racing. From the thrill of the track and the culture around the sport to the criticism, controversy, and the questions a lot of people avoid, this is a conversation that goes well beyond race day. We get into how the industry works, why people defend it so passionately, why others see it as something that should be left in the past, and what the public often gets wrong about the whole thing. With laughs, curiosity, and a few uncomfortable truths, this one might change how you see the sport. Music by: Pity Lips

    1h 20m
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Unfiltered conversations for chaotic times. Welcome to Oldmate and Josh, the Podcast — an Australian comedy podcast built on funny and unfiltered conversations, open minds, strange questions, and the kind of banter that politely shoves normal conversation off a cliff. Hosted by two Adelaide lads with more curiosity than filters, Oldmate and Josh dive headfirst into true crime, weird history, philosophy, science, sport, politics, pop culture, paranormal stories, religion, relationships, self-help, comedy, culture, conspiracies, and uncomfortable truths. Part funny conversational podcast, part unfiltered comedy podcast, part organized chaos podcast, this is a show for people who like their discussions honest, curious, ridiculous, and occasionally unhinged. One week it might be a serial killer, cult, Cold War disaster, ghost story, political scandal, or strange piece of history. The next it might be masculinity, mental health, belief, love, sport, personal growth, society, or why everything feels like it’s falling apart in real time. It’s an openminded podcast for listeners who enjoy unfiltered comedy, chaotic conversations, friendship, dark humour, big questions, and the weird joy of not knowing where the chat is going next. If it sounds unhinged at times, good. That’s where the real thinking happens. Come thrive in the chaos with us. Something might click. Something might change. Australian comedy, true crime, weird history, big questions, strange stories and chaotic conversations.

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