Tommy Little: “This is going to be real vulnerable”
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Hello and welcome to Something to Talk About, the Stella podcast. I'm Sarah Lamarquand, your host, and every week I sit down with some of the biggest names in the country because when Australia's celebrities are ready to talk, they come to Something to Talk About. It may surprise you to hear that Tommy Little is big on self-awareness.
What does Tommy Little reveal about his self-awareness journey?
Having built a career in stand-up, radio and television that has traded on his self-deprecating sense of humour, he's now trading chaos for clarity, diving into everything from poetry to horse therapy. But the comedian, now 41, isn't just exploring wellness. He's looking for something more meaningful.
This was essentially a year of trying to make myself a more viable partner and hopefully potential father one day. I've had enough relationships where I've realized that I'm the problem.
In today's episode of The Stellar Podcast, Tommy reflects on the realisation that he's been the common denominator in all of his breakups, weighs in on those rumours about his long-time radio co-host Carrie Bickmore possibly jumping ship to work with Karl Stefanovic, and reveals how he's recently taken to performing poetry to a select crowd in a toilet cubicle. Tommy Little, welcome to The Stellar Podcast.
Sarah, thanks for having us. It's so nice to be here in our respective parts of the world. Why does nothing happen face to face these days?
I don't know. You tell me. We could fly you to the Stellar Podcast Sydney studio next time. So when you are touring your show, let's try to make something happen in person because love the virtual world, but it has its limitations, doesn't it?
I hate the virtual world. I'm so sick of seeing people on screens. And also what gets me is when you see people on screens telling people to get off their screens. And I'm like, you know, the only reason your message is getting out there is because people are seeing it on the screen. This is so true. It's very confusing.
I'm consuming about five videos a day on Instagram telling me that I should stop living my life on Instagram. I mean, I understand get your audience where they are, but yeah, definition of irony and all of that.
How has Tommy's comedy evolved towards wellness themes?
So our message to people is watch all the way to the end of this, but then as soon as this is over, you better get off your screen until the next episode.
Exactly.
And then back on.
Listen to Tommy, live your life, but after you've listened and watched and heard this. Because Tommy Little, you have reinvented yourself as a little bit of a wellness guru, which we are here to chat about. I'm so the opposite of Zen that our fabulous video producer, Bailey, had to actually correct how I was saying namaste. So apologies if I say it incorrectly.
Sarah, I don't want to interrupt too much, but in case you haven't noticed, I am not Nepalese and I am not going to correct you on the pronunciation of namaste. Don't you worry.
I'm sure our audience are probably screaming at me and it's like, sorry, guys. But, Tommy, you might be the person to convert me and any other people listening to this finally to wellness because we're looking to you, my friend, because Tommy is touring Australia at the moment with his new comedy tour show called Namaste the F Away From Me. Now, Tommy, I did slightly PG that title. Yes. Just so you know, guests are very welcome to use whatever colourful language they wish on this podcast. Sometimes I do. I just thought maybe I wouldn't scare anyone by me dropping the full F-bomb within the first five minutes of our chat.
Well, Sarah, you're right. The show is called Namaste the Fuck Away from Me. And like my show, every year has annoyed my producers because every year there is a swear word in my title. And they're like, you know, we can't put that on billboards. You know, we can't put that on the front of the theater. And I don't care.
Well, it's not hurting business, is it? I mean, you're playing to pretty packed crowds, so I guess it's working for you.
Yeah, I think people like swearing. I mean, I like swearing. It's funny. And I think it's also a great, it's very much, it does what it says on the tin.
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Chapters
8 chapters
1
What is the main topic discussed in this episode?
0:08–0:28
2
What does Tommy Little reveal about his self-awareness journey?
0:28–2:24
3
How has Tommy's comedy evolved towards wellness themes?
2:24–4:29
4
What unusual thing does Tommy do after his shows?
4:29–10:33
5
How does Tommy's experience with relationships influence his perspective on fatherhood?
10:33–13:55
6
What insights does Tommy share about his approach to personal growth?
13:55–19:46
7
How does Tommy balance comedy and vulnerability in his performances?
19:46–25:34
8
What challenges does Tommy face in the current media landscape?
25:34–43:09