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Four Burners with Josh Earl

Josh Earl
Comedy
Mental Health
Health
Four Burners Theory
Family
Friendship
Career
Family Dynamics
Parenting
Melbourne
Triple J
Australia
Friends
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

Kate Dehnert is a writer and comedian whose latest show Echo was the talk of the Melbourne International Comedy Festival. In this episode we talk about building yourself back up after a break up, feeling like the industry we have chosen to work in is... more

Cameron James returns to see if his burners have changed in two years. We talk about acting as a career, the beauty in growing old with your partner, and how we both want to be people of substance.

Watch Cam on Bad Company now on the ABC and iView

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Suren Jayemanne joins me to talk about chasing your dream, the excitement of starting a family, and being in the right place at the right time.

Support Four Burners by joining the Patreon at patreon.com/dykwia and enjoy weekly bonus podcasts and acce... more

A clip from the April episode recorded live at The Catfish. If you're in Melbourne come along next month May 31 at 4pm, tickets at joshearl.com.au/gigs

To hear the full show join the Patreon and get this plus 100's of bonus episodes at Patreon.com/DY... more

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Recent Guests

Cameron James
Actor and comedian, guest on the episode
ABC show Bad Company; comedy circuit
Episode: Cameron James Returns
Suren Jayemanne
Comedian, writer, and TV writer
Episode: Suren Jayemanne
Josh Thomas
Comedian featured as a guest on the episode
Episode: DYKWIA Clip - Josh Thomas, Lloyd Langford, Mish Wittrup and Urvi Majumdar
Lloyd Langford
Comedian featured as a guest on the episode
Episode: DYKWIA Clip - Josh Thomas, Lloyd Langford, Mish Wittrup and Urvi Majumdar
Mish Wittrup
Comedian featured as a guest on the episode
Episode: DYKWIA Clip - Josh Thomas, Lloyd Langford, Mish Wittrup and Urvi Majumdar
Urvi Majumdar
Comedian featured as a guest on the episode
Episode: DYKWIA Clip - Josh Thomas, Lloyd Langford, Mish Wittrup and Urvi Majumdar
Danny McGinlay
Comedian, Bannerman, podcaster
Comedian; Bannerman; podcaster
Episode: Danny McGinlay
Lauren Bonner
Comedian, actor, writer, voiceover, podcast host
Episode: Lauren Bonner
Claire Hooper
Comedian, podcaster, and TV host
Episode: Claire Hooper Re-Release

Host

Josh Earl
Host of Four Burners

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 135 ratings
  • Top tier

    One of the best Australian podcasts going around.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    angelamaryclaire
    Australia9 months ago
  • 👏

    Good chats and laughs and surprisingly deep

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CassetteWalkman
    Australia9 months ago
  • Aussie’s Finest!

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DaveHughes
    Australia9 months 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
    Australiaa year ago

Listeners Say

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Fans appreciate the candid discussions about mental health and balance.
Some episodes are noted for deep, reflective conversations alongside lighthearted banter.
The show is seen as reliably high-quality with a rotating roster of engaging guests.
Listeners praise the mix of humor and heartfelt storytelling.

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Apple Podcasts
#137
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Talking Points

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Lauren Bonner
Q: How did you come to comedy start?
Growing up watching panel shows like Spicks and Specks sparked the realization that this could be a practical path, with stand-up offering a doorway into the broader creative world.
Lauren Bonner
Q: What do you tell people you do?
I'm a comedian, writer, voiceover artist, and actor, and I've balanced creative work with a day job that funds the art while not letting money define it.
Lauren Bonner
Q: So where do you want to start with the burners, career or another one?
We started with career, noting it as the big one and discussing how it often competes with health and family, especially in a comedy career.
Episode 100 - Josh Earl
Q: What role did you play in the family?
I was very much the peacekeeper and didn't like the conflict.
Bec Charlwood
Q: So, what's your wish for your career?
Bec's wish is for everyone listening to come to her Sydney show on the 1st of November at the Comedy Store.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Four Burners

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

Four Burners revolves around personal balance, career, and everyday life through candid conversations with comedians, writers, and media personalities. Episodes frequently explore mental health, family dynamics, friendships, and the pressures of sustaining multiple life facets without burnout, all delivered with humor and vulnerability. The show's distinctive pull lies in the Four Burners Theory framework, which guides guests to reflect on what they sacrifice to pursue success, often yielding relatable, story-driven insights for listeners in creative and professional fields. Potential listeners will likely appreciate honest storytelling, practical life-balancing takeaways, and a bias toward witty, down-to-earth conversation.

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1. Cameron James
2. Suren Jayemanne
3. Josh Thomas
4. Lloyd Langford
5. Mish Wittrup
6. Urvi Majumdar
7. Danny McGinlay
8. Lauren Bonner

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