83. Joel Temperly - Donuts, Cops & Controversy

In Episode 83 of The Lui Diaz Podcast, I get comedian Joel Temperly back for a second time to deliver a lively mix of banter and insights from his recent solo show at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival.

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Key Themes: Comedy, urban life, cultural differences, personal growth, self-worth, social media, creative constraints, audience interaction, humour in everyday

We duo kick off with humorous exchanges about Uber woes, parking fines, and Melbourne’s quirky vibe, setting a lighthearted tone. The conversation shifts to Joel’s 2025 Melbourne International Comedy Festival run, spotlighting his show From Russia With Lols, inspired by his year in Russia and his Russian girlfriend.

Joel shares the challenges of performing in a small bottle shop venue, navigating crowd work, and even handling a police encounter during setup. The episode takes a deeper turn as we discuss an open-micers dk pic mishap, taking the discussion to cancel culture and the boundaries of comedic taunting.

I also reflect on my personal self-esteem journey, recounting how teaching skateboarding—first for free, then at $90/hour—revealed intriguing cultural differences in gratitude and also boosted my self-worth and self-belief. From Germans’ generosity to Brazilians’ boldness, these experiences shaped my approach to valuing my work and ultimately developing an appreciation for the kind of permission-less innovation helped me start this podcast. Packed with laughs and introspection, this episode offers a raw look at comedy, self-worth, and the art of podcasting.

You can follow Joel on Instagram via - https://www.instagram.com/joeltemperly/

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