Oldmate and Josh, The Podcast

Ep90: The Port Arthur Massacre

Australia remembers Port Arthur as the massacre that shocked the country and changed gun laws almost overnight. But around that horror grew something else too: a whole ecosystem of rumours, contradictions, “just asking questions” theories, and full-blown conspiracy lore. In this episode, Oldmate & Josh step into the mess carefully — respecting the victims and survivors while also digging into the bizarre, uncomfortable, and sometimes darkly absurd stories that have clung to Port Arthur for decades. What’s verified? What’s misunderstood? What’s been warped by internet detectives, pub logic, and national trauma? It’s a serious episode with a dangerous amount of comedy oxygen: part tragedy, part myth-busting, part “how did that become a theory?” — and a look at why this event still grips Australia’s imagination. Content warning: discussion of mass murder, trauma, firearms, conspiracy claims, and suicide-related themes. Music by: Pity Lips

Ep 89: Stephen Lockwood - The Weight of the Job

What does a lifetime around conflict, chaos, and the unexplained do to a person? This week on Oldmate & Josh, we sit down with Stephen Lockwood for a raw, funny, and surprisingly deep conversation about his career, the moments that shaped him, and the stories that still stay with him long after the job ended. From high-pressure situations to the strange side of human nature, Stephen shares the kinds of experiences most people only ever hear about second-hand. The episode moves between heavy moments, dark humour, behind-the-scenes career insight, and the kind of honest conversation that happens when the microphones stop feeling real. It’s part life story, part reflection on resilience, and part “how on earth did that actually happen?” Expect laughs, uncomfortable truths, wild stories, and a genuine look at the cost — and meaning — of a life lived in extraordinary situations.

Ep88: Stephen Lockwood Paranormal War Stories

What happens when war doesn’t end… even after the battlefield goes silent? In this episode, we sit down with Stephen Lockwood to dive into chilling, first-hand accounts of paranormal encounters tied to real military history. From haunted outposts and ghostly soldiers still on patrol, to eerie moments that defy logic and refuse to be explained — these stories blur the line between history and the unknown. Are these just stress, trauma, and coincidence… or something far stranger? This one gets dark, unsettling, and impossible to ignore. 🎧 If you’ve ever wondered what soldiers really experience when the lights go out — hit play. Listener warning: Some stories may stick with you longer than you’d like. Music by: Pity Lips Social links: Stephen Lockwood [https://www.instagram.com/stephen_with__a_ph?igsh=MTJzYWlwaHhsaWQ3bQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr]

Ep87: Ally Dent: From Open Mics to Owning the Room

Ally Dent joins us to unpack the real journey from shaky open mics to confidently owning the room. This isn’t the polished highlight reel—it’s the grind behind it. We get into bombing on stage, learning how to read a crowd, finding your voice, and sticking it out when most people quit. Ally shares what actually changes between your first set and your best one—and why that gap is where comedians are made. It’s honest, funny, and a proper look behind the curtain at what it takes to build something real in stand-up. Music by: Pity Lips

Ep86: Todd Gray: The Truth About Greyhound Racing

Todd Gray joins us to pull back the curtain on the strange, fast, and fiercely debated world of greyhound racing. From the thrill of the track and the culture around the sport to the criticism, controversy, and the questions a lot of people avoid, this is a conversation that goes well beyond race day. We get into how the industry works, why people defend it so passionately, why others see it as something that should be left in the past, and what the public often gets wrong about the whole thing. With laughs, curiosity, and a few uncomfortable truths, this one might change how you see the sport. Music by: Pity Lips