Sitting Under A Tree with Aidan Jones
One December in Sydney, out of lonely desperation to tell my story, I sat in a park under a tree and recorded a podcast. I’ve released a new one each week since November 2017, and will continue to do so every Tuesday, forever.
Episodes
Tuesday Jun 12, 2018
Sitting Under A Tree, June 12, 2018
Tuesday Jun 12, 2018
Tuesday Jun 12, 2018
This week I spoke to my friend and Melbourne Comic Roland Hoffmann about the World Cup. Roland is a big football (eugh, 'soccer') fan, and we're both super excited about the tournament starting THIS THURSDAY!!! So we sat down with a few beers and relived some of our favourite memories from past tournaments, and just generally talked football.
Tuesday Jun 05, 2018
Sitting Under A Tree, June 5, 2018
Tuesday Jun 05, 2018
Tuesday Jun 05, 2018
I recorded this week's episode about 5 minutes after I'd had a good old cry watching clips of Iceland's Euro 2016 upset and listening to the Icelandic commentator lose his mind, beautiful stuff! This week has been pretty chill, haven't done much work to be honest, but I had a bath on Saturday. The music recommendations for the week probably reflect that haha.
Tuesday May 29, 2018
Sitting Under A Tree, May 29, 2018
Tuesday May 29, 2018
Tuesday May 29, 2018
I'm super fucking stressed trying to finish up my business plan for NEIS, which I finally explain on the podcast for those who've been wondering what I've been talking about for the last few months. Also talk about my mate Sam, and another friend who needs a little help. Link to the crowdfunding page is here: https://www.gofundme.com/rehab-support-for-eddie-james
Tuesday May 22, 2018
Sitting Under A Tree, May 22, 2018
Tuesday May 22, 2018
Tuesday May 22, 2018
Last week Blake and I moved into our new place, drank with our neighbour, and had a bunch of kids draw pictures of our boobs. What a great week! I'm super excited about the World Cup starting in a few weeks, and also talk about the hilarious fuck up the Argentinian FA made in their pre-Russia information sessions with their players and staff. Ooooooh so fucking good.
Tuesday May 15, 2018
Sitting Under A Tree, May 15, 2018
Tuesday May 15, 2018
Tuesday May 15, 2018
Blake and I found a new place!! Brunswick East BABY! If any of you guys in Melbourne have some stuff that might be cool to decorate it with: chairs, wall shit, rugs, whatever, hit me up on my facebook page AJ Taco and I'll suss it out. Also I throw down a challenge this week if anyone is feeling investigative. I also talk about stress and lateness.
Tuesday May 08, 2018
Sitting Under A Tree, May 8 2018
Tuesday May 08, 2018
Tuesday May 08, 2018
I got my money from the Melbourne Comedy Festival last week, so on Friday Blake and I went to the casino at 11:30am, then over the next few days I spent $350 on clothes. Doesn't seem like much in the grand scheme of things, but it was a lot for me, and I have some sick new shit to show for it. Also launching the Sitting Under A Tree playlist on Spotify, and hyping my man Corey White's new show on ABC, Corey White's Roadmap to Paradise. GET STUCK IN!!
Tuesday May 01, 2018
Sitting Under A Tree, May 1, 2018
Tuesday May 01, 2018
Tuesday May 01, 2018
This week I talk about something very heavy that's happened in Melbourne comedy, I hope there are still some funny moments in this, but honestly, it was terrifying to talk about, and I'm just glad to be able to talk about at all, I think it's very important. Then I tell a story about Maxibons. And here's the picture those legend at Peters Ice Cream Consumer Care sent me.
Tuesday Apr 24, 2018
Sitting Under A Tree, April 24, 2018
Tuesday Apr 24, 2018
Tuesday Apr 24, 2018
I just banged the fuck out of my shin when I came off my bike, which was honestly a massive bummer. Other than that though, a beautiful Saturday and the glory of quitting a garbage job were the main topics this week. I also do a bit of singing, which was nice. Do y'all sing? You should do. PS: I went out onto the street and couldn't see any evidence of a crash, so not sure what that big bang was. Maybe a spaceship?
Tuesday Apr 17, 2018
Sitting Under A Tree, April 17, 2018
Tuesday Apr 17, 2018
Tuesday Apr 17, 2018
This week I try and unravel my feelings about the impending nominations for the Best Newcomer in the Melbourne International Comedy Festival. Am I allowed to hope for a nomination? Is it silly to hope? Arrogant maybe? I also recap some thoughts that the guys over at the Trashfuture Podcast made me think this morning, if you feel like you might like to hear someone smarter talk about the problems inherent in late-stage capitalism, check them out. (https://trashfuturepodcast.podbean.com/e/the-experience-economy-experience-ft-angus-harrison/)
Tuesday Apr 10, 2018
Sitting Under A Tree, April 10, 2018
Tuesday Apr 10, 2018
Tuesday Apr 10, 2018
I've extended my run at the Melbourne Comedy Festival by 12 nights!!!..... and the first night last night was FUCKING HORRIFIC! Hahahaha I rant about the comedy industry and people who are unnecessarily bitter, and then double back and admit that I'll probably be one of those people again a month after the comedy festival finishes. Also a story about a guy called Tony who had a heart attack.