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Four Burners with Josh Earl

Josh Earl
Comedy
Mental Health
Health
Family
Four Burners Theory
Friendship
Career
Family Dynamics
Melbourne
Parenting
Friends
Australia
Triple J
Family Relationships
Four Burners
Sydney
Melbourne Comedy Festival
The Emu War
Marieke Hardy
Comedy Festival

Four Burners is based on the four burners theory; Imagine your life is represented by a stove top with four burners; each burner represents a different facet of your life.

Family.

Friends.

Health.

Career.

If you have them all going at 100% all the time you are bound to burn out. The theory suggests if you want to be successful you need to turn one off. If you want to be super successful you ne... more

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Latest Episodes

In the words of Borat "my wife" is on the show. Rebecca Earl (Educator, Music Therapist) joins me despite being anxious about it for 24 hours. We talk about being sick as a child and how that may have effected how she was treated, late career changes... more

Rana Hussain (Good. Human) joins me for a brilliant chat about grief, finding community, and being told they're "too much" to be friends with.

Check out all of Rana's good work by following her in insta at @ranabhussain

Come check out my stand show... more

Tor Snyder (Comedian, One Nightstand Furniture) talks about adapting during Covid and studying upholstery and furniture design, setting up a brand new business, and being told by a guidance counsellor that she should become a clown.

Check out Tor's ... more

Marc Fennell (Stuff the British Stole, Mastermind, Unreal) joins for me a great chat about hating travel but loving work, throwing yourself into everything, and why lifting heavy weights feels good.

Support the pod by joining the Patreon at patreon.... more

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Rana Hussain
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Tor Snyder
Comedian and furniture upholsterer
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Marc Fennell
Walkley-winning journalist, podcast, and TV host
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Holly Throsby
Songwriter, novelist
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Josh Pyke
Singer, songwriter, author, podcaster
Musician / Artist
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Alexandra Hudson
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Brett Blake
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Frankie McNair
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Dave O'Neil
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Host

Josh Earl
Host of Four Burners

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 138 ratings
  • Top tier

    One of the best Australian podcasts going around.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    angelamaryclaire
    Australiaa year ago
  • 👏

    Good chats and laughs and surprisingly deep

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CassetteWalkman
    Australiaa year ago
  • Aussie’s Finest!

    One of the best pods with some incredible guests week after week!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DaveHughes
    Australiaa year ago
  • Top pod and top Jearl!

    Recent ep with Alex Hines;

    Must be unfortunate for her that Aunty Donna already monopolised the Australian production house distribution market for “weird” comedy, but wildly ironic take to say “Australia, like, grow up”, but also wondering why “silly comedy” is “dying out”.. Did people grow up? Rove Live was silly (and then barely anyone watched the rebooted Saturday Night Rove pilot, sadly..), Taskmaster is silly, Thank God You’re Here is silly… 🤷🏼‍♂️

    Maybe I’m just kind of “put off” by Alex... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MJAndre24
    Australiaa year ago
  • Top pod and top Jearl!

    Chloe Petts ep;

    Maybe I’m late to this, but I thought there was already an out gay mens AFL player?

    I’d thought well before, but at least 2023, player in the Sydney Swans?

    Then there’s trans woman coach (Danielle Laidley, I won’t deadname her) for AFLW who was a former AFL player for West Coast Eagles and North Melbourne (a premiership winner in 1996!)…

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MJAndre24
    Australia2 years ago

Listeners Say

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The Four Burners framework provides a clear, useful lens for exploring creativity and life balance.
Thoughtful take on balancing ambition and life through a candid, humorous lens.
Consistently high-quality discussions and relatable stories about burnout and resilience.
Great mix of guests with deep and practical conversations.

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#86
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Talking Points

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Josh Pyke
Q: What's your approach to rejection in your career?
He describes rejection as a constant part of the process, remains focused on making work he believes in, and uses criticism constructively to improve.
Josh Thomas
Q: How did you first meet and connect with Josh Earl?
They recall their early experiences in the Melbourne comedy scene and acknowledge a shared history as two Joshes breaking into the scene, establishing a friendly rapport that frames the conversation.
Barney Pollock
Q: What do you wish for your career?
I just want to receive replies and engagement from colleagues I admire, while also pursuing creatively fulfilling and financially sustainable work across acting, comedy, and teaching.
Amy Ruffle
Q: What was the first big thing that made you think, this is unbelievable you got this?
Getting a TV show that ended up on Netflix after initially shooting for Channel 10; it meant global exposure and a long, multi-year run, which felt surreal at the time.
Amy Ruffle
Q: What do you tell people you do?
I work in comedy and performing arts; I've always aimed to be in the performing world and I keep chasing opportunities across acting, improv, and stand-up.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Four Burners

What is Four Burners about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A conversation-driven show focused on how high-performing creatives balance Four Burners—Family, Friends, Health, and Career—through intimate, long-form interviews. Guests include comedians, musicians, writers, and actors who share personal stories about burnout, sobriety, health challenges, family dynamics, and career pivots, all anchored by practical strategies for sustaining art and relationships. The format blends humor with frank reflection, often weaving in road stories, industry realities, and real-world tips for managing creativity without sacrificing well-being. A standout aspect is the consistent framing around the Four Burners framework, which provides a clear lens for discussing priorities and sustainable success across diverse ... more

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Recent guests on Four Burners include:

1. Rana Hussain
2. Tor Snyder
3. Marc Fennell
4. Holly Throsby
5. Josh Pyke
6. Alexandra Hudson
7. Brett Blake
8. Frankie McNair

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