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👋 Enjoy the dulcet tones of Otto Thoresen, a Scotsman who finds himself living in Australia with his wife and dog, as he rambles about anything and everything.
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Send a text Apologies in advance as the vacuum cleaner makes repeated appearances in this episode. If you would rather read these musings, head over here. Anyway, a great week spent: In Auckland,Learning about "AI Companionship", andthoroughly embarrassing myself at a community gathering...Hope you enjoy! Support the show
Send a text Lovely hot sunshine and heavy rain combo this week. It's at this point every year I remember that Australia is not my natural habitat. Some fun and games this week: More AI-spiralling,Fishing (successfully!), andWatching too much Netflix as always.. Support the show
Send a text Dad and Christine have left the building and successfully returned to the rainy motherland. Action packed week in which I have spoken to: Spoken to random local people,Been invited for Yum Cha, andFinished the first season of The Pitt (comfortably my favourite show since Slow Horses Season 1...) Support the show
Send a text Some more time spent in Melbourne has led to thoughts on: Creating luckTalking to strangersSpending too much time on my phone with no purpose Support the show
Send a text Two weeks to cover as I have slacked off..(thanks for the nudge Doug) but what a two weeks it has been! Dad and Christine were in town and so fancy restaurants were on the agendaManon and I went to Melbourne for the Australian Open and successfully avoided DjokovicGus has a girlfriend.. Support the show
Send a text We're taking on water in Sydney this week but despite the substantial downpours, there is a ray of sunshine in a visit from the Thoresen-Montgomery clan! Other than that it has been a week of: humbling yoga experiencesfootball with optimists, andquestioning why "Heated Rivalry" is even a thing... Support the show
Send a text Week 2 of the year in the books (almost) and a few highlights to ramble about: A day at the fifth ashes testGus's annual performance reviewMy favourite breakfast place recognises my valuable contributions, andMy slow descent into listening to lifestyle gurus...I will switch back to the old microphone next week as this TikTok-style one is pretty rubbish. Nothing to do with me obviously. Completely the fault of the microphone.. Support the show
Send a text First one of 2026! Recap of: The festive break (half-price staycation, a Christmas cold and 9pm fireworks on New Year's Eve)Centennial Park (an Alastair Cook sighting and committing to 80/20 days)Stranger Things S5 (some times maybe good, some times maybe s***)My increasing usage of ChatGPT ("athleisure" wear for sensitive skin, anyone?)Intentions for 2026 Support the show
Send a text We sang a song and they gifted us citizenship. It really is that easy. We have a new country to add to the list of those we call home ("officially") which is a bit of a big deal I suppose. Otherwise, it was great to see my old mate, Mitch and his growing family, spend some time in Port Stephens and listen to Taylor Swift's new album with a flock of Pelicans. Support the show
Send a text Wait what?! how is there another episode already? Usually it takes 6 months.. I know, I know. This counts as prolific but is an exceptionally ramble-laden episode so don't get too excited. It's been a big few weeks: Harbord FC are world champions (of the Northern Beaches, AL Division 5)I started a new job (listen carefully for the collective sigh of relief from my family), andI turned 34...As ever, thanks for listening and VAMOS HARBORD! Support the show
Send a text An over-due (shock) update on our quick trip to Europe. In just over two weeks we: Visited Bulgaria for the first timeReturned to the homeland and saw a wild sausageAttempted to fly from Oslo to BangkokNow we have settled back into life in rain-drenched Sydney. Joy. Support the show
Send a text Scrappy interviews and too much time spent doomscrolling LinkedIn.. On the bright side, Manon and I have made it 12 months in the arena of marriage and there are a few things I have learnt in the process. Support the show
Send a text As the days shorten and we hurtle towards winter in Australia, the job hunt continues, momentum is elusive but Harbord FC are flying in the AL5 Sunday (Saturday) League season! Stick this on as some background listening. Get in touch. Have a great day ☀️ Support the show
Send a text Aussie summer is ending. The clocks have changed and so the early evening darkness is rolling in. Meanwhile I am interviewing like a madman, trying to keep my car alive and having my mouth renovated by my forgetful dentist. It's all fun and games over here... Support the show
Send a text This week's ramblings include: a high stakes test to determine my citizenshipa 4 hour jaunt in-land to watch country musicsurviving the hottest day of the year in a flat without ACGiven I have stumbled my way to 16 episodes in the best part of 4 years, I have decided to label this as Season 2. Very little rhyme or reason, just figured season 1 couldn't last forever. Enjoy 👋 Support the show
Send a text Action-packed start to the year has included: Family and friend visitsAttempted cultural experiences in MelbourneAustralian Open (Novak...again)Luke Combs Taronga Zoo and a TriathlonMy "Unemployment Manifesto"If you listen to the show and enjoy my ramblings please reach out 🤩 Support the show
Send a text Twas the week before Christmas and, whilst no mice were stirring, there was an interesting piece of information that I found nestled underneath my tree. This episode sees me greedily unwrapping this piece of information, processing it and trying to understand what it means moving forward. If any of what I discuss is relatable please get in touch 🫶🏻 Support the show
Send a text It's the time of year when I start to look back on the past 12 months to understand what I have enjoyed, despised and learned. As part of this I have noticed that I have been picking up new hobbies left and right and, whilst I usually drop them just as quickly, I was curious to dig into why I may be starting to try these things. Quasi-life crisis? perhaps. Support the show
Send a text *update - apologies for the crappy audio - new microphone required 🥲 June, August, September, October, November 2024 all included. Quite a bit to cover so bear with me 🙏 Enjoy the longest Otto Talks in history! Support the show
Send a text Woke up early to catch the United v Coventry FA Cup Semi Final so decided to share my thoughts. Briefly discuss Chelsea vs City (please leave Jackson in the Wembley changing room), wins for Liverpool and Arsenal after tough spells. Then we take a wee jaunt to Spain to as Real took on Barcelona in the world's most iconic football match. A final stop off in Germany to doth our caps to the indomitable Leverkusen completes our Euro trip. Support the show
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