The SnortCast with Diana Nguyen

The SnortCast with Diana Nguyen

Welcome to The SnortCast. A pet project with Melbourne comedians when they were out of work and lockdown in 2020 somehow became a haven of comedy process and snort show. Diana Nguyen is the creator and no 1 snorter on show, who interviews and discovers the comedy hero journey of funny people who just want to share their story and have some attention. Always keeping it real, welcome to The SnortCast!

Episodes

March 29, 2022 12 mins

Diana talks about her stage show Chasing Keanu Reeves, and how it reflects her journey in pursuit of pleasure.

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Always one for a colourful introduction, the "host who works as hard as the acrobats" chats with our "Carmen Sandiego of nasal congestion" ahead of their respective Adelaide Fringe shows. 

Reuben and Diana talk about witty one-liners, breakout Gala performances, and what it means to be honest onstage. 

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March 1, 2022 30 mins

Hung Le — comedian, author, director, musician — joins Diana to talk about performing government-censored stand-up, filming the documentary Mist of the Perfume River, and the joys of playing violin out of tune.

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February 22, 2022 27 mins

Diana is joined by Jordan Barr to talk about stand-up comedy, penguins, and knowing where to punch.

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February 15, 2022 28 mins

Lou Wall joins Diana to talk about exploring your interests, making space, and wanting to be a YouTuber.

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February 8, 2022 35 mins

This week, Diana is joined by clown performer and producer Clare Bartholomew. They talk about volunteering as clown doctors, building a relationship with an audience, and allowing yourself to be vulnerable on stage.

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February 1, 2022 31 mins

Luke McGregor — comedian, writer, Legend of Zelda player — joins Diana to talk about how he learnt to relax, be funny, and bust some ghosts.

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January 25, 2022 9 mins

Diana can't swim — so why does she love surfing? In this short episode, Diana talks about the joy of pursuing your solo passions.

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January 18, 2022 24 mins

Diana is joined by Emilie Bloom — a clown doctor, performer and creative entrepreneur who flew to Paris to be a clown.

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January 11, 2022 30 mins

This week, Diana is joined by writer, comedian and actor Nina Oyama. She talks about working with the Chaser and A Rational Fear, living with mean goths, and going viral during COVID.

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January 4, 2022 23 mins

New York stand-up and TV writer Ian Edwards joins Diana to talk about working hard, opening for Joe Rogan and Dave Chappelle, and the similarities between comedy specials and TED talks.

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December 28, 2021 7 mins

Waiting in her car for a COVID rapid antigen test, Diana gives a heartfelt Oscars speech to wrap up 2021.

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December 21, 2021 28 mins

Comedian and actor Dilruk Jayasinha joins Diana to talk about quitting accounting, finding an authentic comedy voice, and how COVID changed the joy of performing.

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December 14, 2021 29 mins

Diana is joined by actor, comedian and broadcaster Libbi Gorr, who shares her early comedy inspirations along with the origins of the Melbourne International Comedy Festival.

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December 7, 2021 28 mins

Author, screenwriter and actor Michelle Law joins Diana to talk about portraying a fictionalised version of herself, having a funny family, being prolific on Twitter, and drying wigs in the shower.

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November 30, 2021 34 mins

In her longest SnortCast interview to date, Diana is joined by Peter Helliar – comedian, creator, children's author and family man. They talk about the joys of inspiring kids, discovering new films, and creating platforms where diverse talents can thrive.

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November 23, 2021 31 mins

This week, Diana is joined by Jo Stanley – radio host, TV star, and the creative entrepreneur behind Broad Radio, a radio station made by and for women over 35. They talk about their comedy origins, working on radio, and creating new spaces to tell stories.

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November 16, 2021 24 mins

Vietnamese American comic Kayla Nguyen, better known as 'Vietglish', joins Diana to talk about viral fame, cultural cringe, and taking pride in your heritage.

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November 9, 2021 11 mins

Diana tells the story of her 2016 stage show 'Naked'.

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November 2, 2021 19 mins

Diana speaks with Samuel Gebreselassie about seeking refuge in New Zealand, the Black Lives Matter movement, and finding a voice in standup comedy while working full-time as a physio.

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