No Notes
Before the guests, the games, and the chaos— this is where it all began. Join Tim and Jordan for a spontaneous, slightly unhinged origin story of No Notes: the podcast that accidentally won $40K, defies genre, and promises zero chill but all heart. No scripts. No filter. No rules. Just two best friends, a microphone, and one very confused sound engineer.
Episodes
After 20 episodes of laughter, chaos, and confession, Tim and Jordan wrap up Season 1 of No Notes the only way they know how — with warmth, wit, and zero structure. They look back on their favourite moments, revisit the wild tangents that made them laugh the hardest, and reflect on how far they’ve come since that very first day in the studio.
From lessons learned and friendships deepened to the power of showing up (e...
This week is all about neighbours - good, bad, and downright terrifying. Tim’s car is stolen from his New Farm driveway in broad daylight, setting off police reports, arrests, and a crash course in feeling safe at home. Jordan rewinds to the Sydney apartment where a late-night thud became a homicide investigation and a second round of witness statements. We swap war stories, ask what “community” actually looks lik...
A reunion episode for your favourite besties. They talk long distance friendships, green and red flags, a very disruptive audience member, Bali photoshoots, amongst other chaotic topics. Needless to say, you’d better sit down, stand up, have a drink, whatever you need to do - but TUNE IN and LISTEN UP.
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Brisbane’s own Sheppard - siblings Amy, George, and Emma - sit down with Tim for a high-spirited, candid chat that traces the band’s arc from busking duos and Valley Fiesta sets to the stomp heard around the world: “Geronimo.” They relive the song’s kitchen-table birth and a run of true pinch-me moments, and unpack why tall-poppy culture still bites.
From an intimate Warsaw gig of 59 people to the prom...
Tim sits down with Loren Hunter and Natalie Abbott, fresh from rehearsals for Laura Murphy’s pop-fuelled Shakespeare remix The Lovers with Shake & Stir Theatre Co. They dive into the female friendship at the heart of Hermia and Helena, how reimagined classics like Muriel’s Wedding and SIX shaped their paths, and the realities of balancing mental health in the industry. And yes - it&rsqu...
Tim sits down with Courtney Stewart to reflect on her path from performer to Artistic Director, mentorship, legacy, and the lessons learned along the way. From her fruitful acting career to the many hats she has worn as a creative leader, Courtney’s journey proves no two artistic paths look the same.
Later, playwright–performer Merlynn Tong joins to share her process behind Congratulations, Get Rich - including wh...
Opera Queensland’s latest production of La bohème is here - and we’re joined by the luminous Nina Korbe to dive into the music, the madness, and the magic. From her first time in the OQ chorus at just 15, to stepping into the fiery role of Musetta, Nina shares the full-circle journey that brought her to one of opera’s most beloved characters.
We talk La bohème vs. Rent, the thrill of s...
From skipping the infamous “bark like a dog” audition game to becoming one of Big Brother’s most beloved housemates, Ben from Brisbane has built a life brimming with charm, wit, and self-deprecating humour. In this warm and hilarious episode, Tim chats with Ben about life before, during, and after reality TV fame - covering everything from screening potential plus-ones and carrying his own lighting, to proudl...
This week, it’s just Tim and Jordan - no guest, no script, and enough chaos to fuel an entire season. They debate The Summer I Turned Pretty vs. Twilight romances (are you Team Jeremiah/Conrad or Team Edward/Jacob?), spiral into the existential dread of turning 30, and ponder the great mystery of our time: does anyone actually know what to do when sitting in the emergency exit row? Somewhere between dating app disas...
International cabaret icon Reuben Kaye brings all of it in this electrifying episode - glitter, profanity, genuine wisdom and a whole lot of heart. It’s filthy, it’s heartfelt, it’s inspiring, and it’s one of the most unfiltered conversations we’ve ever had. We cackle, and we clutch our pearls as Reuben takes us from outrageous stories and razor-sharp one-liners to unexpectedly moving reflections on id...
This week, by popular demand (and mild coercion), Tim and Jordan welcome their most special guests yet - their mums. What begins as a heartfelt celebration of friendship, family, and the halfway point of Season One quickly becomes one of the most touching, revealing, and hilarious episodes of No Notes to date.
From IVF miracles and theatre memories to late-night advice, Gameboys in cricket undies, and what photo they'd us...
In this special episode, Tim heads Backstage with Beetlejuice to sit down with two of Australia’s finest: composer and star Eddie Perfect and the endlessly brilliant Elise McCann. Currently starring in the Australian production of Beetlejuice the Musical - presented by Michael Cassel Group - the pair reflect on their long-standing friendship, the show’s journey from page to Broadway, and th...
From fine dining flops to Vegemite toastie triumphs, we’re joined by food critic and accidental influencer Zac - aka Yeah Nah Not Bad - for a no-holds-barred feast of hospitality horror stories, viral cookie controversies, and insider restaurant goss. We dive into the strange power of influencers, what makes a dish truly unforgettable, and why Mother’s Day might be the most terrifying day of the year (hint: it involves ...
From the Bermuda Triangle to Princess Diana on Venus, this episode is a full-blown spiral into the conspiracies that shaped our childhoods - and still keep us up at night. We’re talking Area 51, MH370, Operation Paperclip, Hitler in the Amazon, magnetic fields, time portals, and Michelle Obama rumours we absolutely do not endorse. Somewhere in the chaos, there's a quiet reflection on how obsession shows up in our lives&h...
From community theatre to centre stage, Courtney Monsma takes us on a wildly candid ride through the glitter, the guts, and the grief of life in performance. We talk dream roles, intrusive thoughts mid-show, growing up on the Gold Coast, and crying through heartbreak in the wings. She opens up about the strange healing power of Glinda the Good, surviving eight-show weeks, her journey with neurodivergence - and what really happened ...
We’re on the set of Rhinestone Rex and Miss Monica at Queensland Theatre with the incomparable Georgie Parker - two-time Gold Logie winner, certified icon, and a woman of more range than most could dream of.From A Country Practice to All Saints and Home and Away, Georgie has been in our lounge rooms for decades - and in this episode, she serves up a masterclass without ev...
Join us for a heart-to-heart with Broadway’s own Ainsley Melham. From growing up in Bathurst to leading roles in Aladdin and Boop the Musical on Broadway, Ainsley shares the real story behind the buff posters, the big risks, and the beautiful moments that shaped him. We talk community, creativity, and chocolate-bar crawls—and why finding your voice offstage might be just as vital as using it on.
In this gloriously unhinged episode of No Notes, Tim and Jordan unpack their worst-ever jobs (rogue Santas, suspected Russian mafia fronts, and rigged bingo nights), relive the chaos of onstage disasters and audience brawls, and deep-dive into the underreported condition of cataplexy (yep - fainting from laughter is real). Plus, a heartfelt plea for basic audience etiquette: turn your phone off, keep your chicken wings in your bag,...
From hot glue guns to Hobbiton, Rachel Burke joins us to talk creativity, grief, glitter, and saying “yes, and?” to creativity—even when the path isn’t clear. From dressing icons like Blue Ivy and Cate Blanchett, to collaborating with Airbnb on Hobbiton, this is a bold, brilliant episode diving into Rachel’s vibrant and exciting career.
In their debut episode, Tim and Jordan dive into friendship, guilty pleasures, petty grievances, and the chaotic joy of starting something new. From drama school memories to pop culture fixations and overshares galore, No Notes kicks off with heart, hilarity, and absolutely no chill.
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