In this Bonus Patch, Josh and Christian reflect on knowingly and repeatedly making themselves unwell by continuing to eat leftovers that have made them sick in the past. For Josh, chilli con carne. For Christian, Broccoli soup. Is it simply a question of sunk costs, stubbornness, or disbelief? We also debate the merits of riding out acid reflux versus treating it, and explore the logic behind bulk-buying psyllium husk. From there, we take a walk through Chemist Warehouse and talk picking up prescriptions, the rituals of pharmacy shopping, and the kinds of items we always seem to leave with. Follow us on Instagram and YouTube to see clips from the show: linktr.ee/welcometopatchwork or login to Patreon for the YouTube video link to this Bonus Patch.Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/welcometopatchworkSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What begins as a practical question from Josh spirals into a breakdown of techniques, hand placement, seatbelt etiquette, and the flirtatious potential of a mid-drive unzip. Is it safer to undo your seatbelt or ask your partner to grab the wheel? What’s your jumper removal strategy at a red light? Can you safely tie your shoelaces while driving? And do you ever rev your engine? Buckle up - or don’t - and enjoy our little detour for Patch 148.Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/welcometopatchworkSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Our scraps runneth over. In this bonus follow-up to Patch 147, we continue sewing together all the little scraps of ideas that never made it into full episodes - but that doesn’t make them any less deserving. This week, we ask: When leaving an event, do you need to say a second goodbye if you've already said goodbye but need to reenter the room to grab your forgotten jacket? Should your donation amount be influenced by the donations that came before you? What’s your personal threshold for concert ticket pricing? How do you get out of your car when parked in a tight space? And why don’t garages have windows? Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/welcometopatchworkSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this Bonus Patch, Josh reflects on a surprise 40th birthday party that involved sparklers, toilet-based serenading, and a photo album of friends’ feet. He also explores the strange urge to prove you “get it” — whether it’s bonding with bar staff over POS systems or reminding everyone he once worked in hospo. Meanwhile, Christian finds himself nodding along a little too eagerly at a party, bluffing his way through a conversation about coding. We also discuss whether tram drivers should be forced to wave at each other, fantasise about life as a train driver, and try to figure out why people insist on having long conversations right at the bar.Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/welcometopatchworkSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this bonus Patch, Christian and Josh slow things down for a conversation about ageing, health, and the small changes that quietly sneak up on you. Josh shares the moment he noticed his first static forehead wrinkle - a line that wouldn’t budge, no matter what face he pulled. What followed was a gentle spiral: Is this what ageing looks like? Can you exercise away a furrowed brow? And why does noticing change often feel like catching yourself in the mirror for the first time? From there, we explore shifting priorities, physical niggles that no longer go away, and the psychological hurdle of getting started. Is going for a walk enough? Does exercise only count when you pay for it? And why do so many of us overthink simple routines like journaling, even when we know they make us feel better? We also reflect on the things that are actually going well. Can you trace happiness back to its source? Should you make space in your week to feel grateful - or just notice it in the moment?Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/welcometopatchworkSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Josh got his flu vax so we chat doctors, doctors, doctors. The kick off is Josh feeling like a child cos he got a wowwy-pop from the nurse. Thanks Patrons!Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/welcometopatchworkSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this bonus patch, Christian ponders the question: would you rather drive a packed tram or an empty one? Which naturally question kicks off a surprisingly deep chat about trams, buses and trains. We're idiots, but we love you Patreons so much. Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/welcometopatchworkSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Are brightly coloured runners ever acceptable? Do jumpers have more personality than party shirts? And is it possible to buy practical pants without accidentally becoming a tradesman? Christian longs for the practical elegance of tradie gear, Dion faces an existential wardrobe crisis, and Josh defends the honour of his Aldi beer of choice, much to Christian’s horror. Perhaps most importantly, we learn that Rivets beer sold by ALDI is brewed by a leading brewmaster… in Vietnam. How unGerman!Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/welcometopatchworkSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Josh is on a mission to understand the value of $100, but Dion and Christian are determined to derail him at every turn. Is a five-course meal really worth the same as a theatre ticket? Should a bottle of scotch cost more if we factor in the societal cost of alcoholism? And how are tea bags so cheap when they require farming, harvesting, packaging, and—most importantly—tiny, tiny staples? Meanwhile, Christian meets Mark, a festival philosopher standing triumphantly on an eski, overflowing with love but unsure of what to do with it. Dion reflects on the existential crisis of a wardrobe full of once-loved shirts he can no longer stand. And we all learn the meaning of “Yes, Jeff”, a phrase that makes just as much sense as tea bags costing $4. Plus, a shocking revelation: Dion has been wearing a full chef’s uniform for the entire episode, and neither Josh nor Christian thought it was remotely worth acknowledging. Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/welcometopatchworkSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Patchreons, ever walked up to a bar and just asked for a “house beer”? Josh has, and Christian and Dion HATE IT. In this Bonus Patch, we unpack the meaning of the humble house beer: Does it mean cheap? Does it mean standard? Does it mean just whatever's on tap? Or should Josh order a bloody beer? You can tell Dion is writing this can't you!! We also take a deep dive into the mysterious world of dinner dances - think weddings, but without the wedding. Ever heard of them? Christian has, and that's all that matters. We love you Patchreons. We hope that makes you feel loved. Because you are. Plain and Simple. Josh order a branded beer you dickhead. Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/welcometopatchworkSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We kick things off with a tale of breakfast gone wrong - a simple potato rosti turns into a moral dilemma when a stray hair is found. Should you just eat around it, ask for a new dish, or push your luck and order something completely different? As usual, we thank you for your support wonderful Patchreon and wish you all the best for your day. Regards!Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/welcometopatchworkSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Christian kicks things off asking how Josh and Dion currently respond to the question, "How are you?" before recounting a story where he and another Australian male stranger played a game of "mate" tennis. Then, we dive into the big question for this Bonus Patch, would you rather eat or drink? Josh, of course, sets the incredibly rigid rules of the discussion and it leads us to deep-dive into texture of food versus fluidity of drinks and whether a pulpy juice is basically eating. We also wonder if eating quickly is developed in childhood or just evidence that we're a fast-gorging consumerist generation. And of course, we struggle to say "subliminal images".Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/welcometopatchworkSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this Bonus Patch, Christian and Josh play a classic game of "Nibbles, Not Nibbles". We go through the definitive list of what constitutes "Nibbles" at a social gathering. It's very scientific. Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/welcometopatchworkSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this Bonus Patch, Josh tells Christian about a colleague's recent slip of the tongue. How often do you find yourself misspeaking? Is it something to be embarrassed about? Christian ups the ante and gets a little Freudian before we marvel at the human brain and dream of AI saving us from our own bad memory. It wouldn't be a Christian and Josh Bonus Patch without someone revealing an inner most truth and Christian discloses that he has a complicated relationship with nostalgia while Josh talks about old photos that still haunt him.Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/welcometopatchworkSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oh boy. This is when you know we've become far too comfortable with what we release to our Patreon subscribers. Christian is having an existential meltdown and asks Josh, why is there something? And, if nothing is really nothing, then where does nothing exist? It's certainly not nowhere, nowhere must be somewhere. Ultimately, just ... why? Josh tries his best to work through Christian's mild melt but his attempts are ultimately futile. Do you think with enough thought you could fundamentally change your position on something? Do epiphanies exist? This wouldn't be a Christian and Josh solo Bonus Patch without some kind of mention of therapy and our learnings from the process. Josh then defines one of the best words going around, 'sonder'. Josh explains that he has found it hard to describe his emotions in the past and takes Christian through his use of an emotions wheel. He then asks, if an ordinary person tried many different types of self-help courses, would they end up at the some point at the end of it all? He finally declares that "it's been long enough, we should have sorted all of this out by now". Finally, we ask, does the visual diversity in humans exist in the animal kingdom? Watch this Bonus Patch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/S17tOaZIUZsSupport the show: https://www.patreon.com/welcometopatchworkSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A reminder to avoid topical content, we open with a discussion on the Paris Summer Olympics and NBC sponsoring Snoop Dogg to make cameos at different events. Christian can't understand the appeal of sending Snoop Dogg to the Olympics and Josh reveals that it's all about the content. Josh wonders what the Olympics even is and why we can't get our shit together for other global issues whilst Christian expresses concern over what becomes of the athletes after they've finished competing. We then ask why more athletes and less Bruce McAvaneys don't go into commentary positions. You can watch this Bonus Patch on YouTube via https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9IydA0-ww3Y Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/welcometopatchworkSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
After a quick salute to our Great Aunt Ear, Christian tells Josh and Nelson a story about his struggles applying a bandaid to a recent grater related injury to his finger. Are you confident applying bandaids to cuts? What ever happened to the Cadbury Favourites style box of different shaped bandaids? Nelson then walks us through his experiences of donating platelets fortnightly and the pains of answering their questionnaire honestly. He then makes us all feel like pieces of shit for not donating our blood to children. Check out this Bonus Patch on YouTube via https://youtu.be/N_mwFkotGqc Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/welcometopatchworkSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Christian and Josh are going it alone in this Bonus Patch and Christian kicks off by recalling a moment from the weekend when his washing machine sent him a late night notification. After marvelling at the technology, very soon Christian and Josh are tearing it apart and trying to reinvent a better version. Christian and Josh then turn their minds to losing socks when doing the laundry. Are the socks being lost on the journey or in the wash? A new acquaintance of Dion's asked a very important related question. When losing a sock during laundry, how long do you keep the single sock for? Josh talks Christian through his 2 techniques whilst Christian wonders why we're not mixing and matching socks more often. Once they get bored of sock chat, it's onto the existential crisis of remaining energetic when you spend most of your waking life working! And from there, it's a hop, skip and a sob to calling themselves pathetic. Now this is what we all become subscribers for! Check out this Bonus Patch on YouTube via https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4oVy04ny3Ow Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/welcometopatchworkSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Josh opens this Bonus Patch with special guest Michael "Cambo" Campbell by taking aim at Christian for some late night antics that kept him awake. Christian and Cambo, who are ordinarily early bedtime boys, smell a hypocrite! Should Josh have sent a message to the loud group? Cambo has no issue telling someone to "keep it down" and recounts a story of an ex-neighbour who was physically incapable of keeping it down, despite Cambo's window-side pleas. Christian and Cambo recreate the magic of that story while we learn a little more about noise laws in Melbourne. Josh reflects on whether he should have done more to quieten the group down before remembering that they turned the smart lights on in his room as they arrived. Should he preempt it happening again by sending the group a follow up message? Cambo tutors Josh on 'responsibility'. You can hear more Cambo via his incredible podcasts, Cancelled Movie Report and Read It on Reddit. Find them on all podcast apps! Watch this Bonus Patch on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/KHzwvdgQIFo Follow us on Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, Twitter and Facebook to see clips from the show: linktr.ee/welcometopatchwork For a couple of dollars a month you can sign up to our Patreon page and get a bonus Patch every off week! Check out: www.patreon.com/welcometopatchwork Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/welcometopatchworkSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
For a podcast that has never spoken about champagne before, this is our second Bonus Patch about it within as many months! We are joined again by Laura Dunemann to discuss the ideal circumstances for sharing a bottle of champagne (or expensive sparkling wine). Christian makes a fool of himself for not connecting his G.H.Mumm pun to the right ABBA song before Laura kicks us into gear by asking how many people should share in an expensive bottle of champagne. Can you drink it alone? How many people is too many? Can you enjoy it for pre-drinks before a big night out? Laura shares with us an interesting fact about wine glasses before we visit Chris and Marie's Wombat Gully Plant Farm. Josh then asks whether it's OK as the rightful owner of the bottle to have more than the even share and we debate whether you should you fill a flute to the top. Finally, we discuss whether a bottle of wine that comes in it's own box needs to be gifted in a wine bag. Watch this clip on YouTube via https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ktwrenk5ltASupport the show: https://www.patreon.com/welcometopatchworkSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.