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The Inspired Unemployed

BySpotify Studios
122 episodes

Podcast Summary

Welcome to the world according to The Inspired Unemployed. A show hosted by two best mates who still can’t quite believe their luck. It’s completely ridiculous, honest and always fun. Make sure you’re in on the jokes, drama and hijinx every Wednesday with Matt and Jack. DM us @TheInspiredUnemployedPod. Listen to the playlist here

#1

Dedicated to Those Three Words

First off, the boys make a regretful announcement before launching into all the hilarious stories from their new Impractical Jokers season kicking off tonight. Next, Jack reveals how he finally said those three words while playing a card game in Paris. Finally, Falcs and Jack laugh over a few things you definitely cannot do while in front of your girlfriend's Dad.Love you guys. It's not goodbye it's see you later!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

2024-08-13•48mins
#2

Dedicated to The Baby Baton

Bonjour from Paris! The boys recap their week working at the Olympics and share a story of how they made an unlikely new German friend. Then it's time to meet Margaret!! Margaret doesn't hold back revealing what Falcon is like in a relationship and as her fierce protector. He may now never, ever live down the Baby Baton. Finally, the boys explain how their recent obsession with health devices has both helped and ruined their lives. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

2024-08-06•42mins
#3

Dedicated to The Paris Olympics

We cross to the boys live in Paris for their coverage of the Olympic Games! They tell Sarah about the athletes they've met, what they've seen and how they've already nearly got arrested. Next up, the man behind all their YouTube videos, Soep, reveals what behind-the-scenes moments have been too hectic to make the final cut (or just too embarrassing for Jack). Finally, it's time to indulge in a little dark humour. The boys go through a few listener submissions from times people have been caught laughing when they shouldn't. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

2024-07-30•42mins
#4

Dedicated to The Enhanced Games

The boys have plenty of questions to ask Aussie Olympic Swimmer James Magnussen after finding out he plans to compete in 'The Enhanced Games'. Set to take place in 2025, it will pretty much be like the Olympics if the Olympics were to allow performance-enhancing drugs. Next up, Jack and Falcs laugh over the many listener submissions received after using the phrase 'none of my business'. Finally, they're overdue for an honest heart-to-heart and so the boys turn to a card game 'We're Not Really Strangers' to help them get deep. Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

2024-07-23•42mins
#5

Dedicated to the Housemate Vault

Ever wish you could have a go at your housemates? Well ... Dom, Jack, Falcs and Liam are introducing 'the housemate vault' so they have a space safe to voice all the weird and questionable living habits they each have. Next up, Daffy is on the podcast!! Jack's new girlfriend talks about a few things girls go through that guys don't seem to have much of an understanding of, including their cycles. Finally, it's time to add another chapter to the Ultimate Travel Guidebook. This time, it's Jack reminding us all of the importance of reading reviews before you pick a place to stay or eat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

2024-07-16•39mins
#6

Dedicated to Spider Bites

Back by popular demand is the Inspired Unemployed's Ultimate Travel Guide Book. Dom shares the important tip of having travel insurance after finding himself in hospital after not one but two holidays. Next up, the boys make it up to Sarah after forgetting her birthday with a very generous gift. She can't have it that easy though, she has to complete a few challenges first. Finally, Jack talks about how the recent travels with his Dad around Vietnam made him realise that maybe he's the real adult between them both now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

2024-07-09•41mins
#7

Dedicated to The Retired Gentleman's League

After a seven year wait, the Retired Gentleman's League have finally made their debut performance, at none other than an RSL in Kiama for Jack's Mum's Tennis Club Presentation Night. Dom and the boys rehash the hilarity of the night and share snippets of their first ever live gig. Next up, Jack and Falcon fill each other in on what happened on their respective recent holidays! Jack went on a motorbike tour of Vietnam with his dad and Falcon on a surf trip in Mentawai. Finally, we hear from listeners about their horrific dating stories that ended with a trip to the ER. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

2024-07-02•46mins
#8

Dedicated to Laughing When You Shouldn’t

The band is back together! After over two years hiatus, Dom and Bill are officially told the news that the Retired Gentleman's League has booked a gig (and that they only one week to practice). Falcs also teases a snippet of the Retired Gentleman's League original song ‘We’re Not F**king Leaving’. Jack and Falcs laugh over the bunch of listener submissions received after the recent discussion about things people do that make you think, ‘that’s bold’. Finally, it’s time to reflect on the times the boys have been caught giggling at very inappropriate times, such as a funeral. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

2024-06-25•34mins

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#9

Dedicated to Nudist Beaches

The boys and Sarah laugh while admitting to a few things they’ve decided are now ‘none of their business’. Their take on the TikTok trend about things you probably should care about but have decided to dismiss. Next up, Falcon chats about how his first time at a nudist beach went and what etiquette rules should be followed if you’re considering baring all. Finally, it’s time to find out if the local Kiama tennis club committee has agreed to have their band perform at their presentation night. httpt://www.instagram.com/theinspiredunemployedpod/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

2024-06-18•34mins
#10

Dedicated to Erogenous Zones

The inbox is flooded with listeners needing a safe space to get things off their chest, so the boys have decided to open The Vault again. Jack then follows up on a text his mum sent asking them to perform at her local ladies' tennis club presentation night at the RSL. Should they say yes? Finally, Sarah and the boys read out an article titled 'Random Spots That Are Erogenous Zones'. Hint: it's not the elbow. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

2024-06-11•40mins
#11

Dedicated to Falcon's Tongue

Falcon was tackled during a game of rugby and hurt his tongue. So, this is a very special episode dedicated to how painfully funny he now sounds trying to speak. To give Falcs a break from talking, we got his doppelgänger from Lime Cordiale in the studio to tell the boys a cheeky rattled story.Finally, Jack confesses to a time he faced a somewhat similar injury that landed him in the emergency room while on a date. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

2024-06-04•40mins
#12

Dedicated to Jack's Big Muscles

Jack has declared himself an Ectomorph who is fed up with working out and trying to get abs, so he calls a Personal Trainer to finally get a routine that will work. Their mate forrest then joins the pod to share the story of when he got brutally friendzoned. Finally, the Hello Sports boys share their funny sporting moments. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

2024-05-28•37mins
#13

Dedicated to NRL vs AFL

It's time to settle a seriously great debate. NRL or AFL? Taking the side of AFL is former professional player and host of the Dyl and Friends podcast, Dyl Buckley. Taking the side of NRL are Tom and Eddy, hosts of the Hello Sports Podcast. A few weeks ago the boys admitted to the grossest things they do while alone, now we're hearing even more filthy confessions from you listeners. Finally, does a Dad joke ever land? Jack and Falcs test how many they can say before cracking a laugh. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

2024-05-21•43mins
#14

Dedicated to the Ick Olympics

Can you really give someone the ick if they actually like them? The boys put the theory to the test with their partners by secretly filming themselves completing a series of ick's. Sarah joins the boys in the studio to discuss and gives kudos to the bravest stupid things they’ve seen people do. Finally, Jack and Falcs debate what sport different trades would be. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

2024-05-14•38mins
#15

Dedicated to Work Screw Ups

The Vault (listener edition) is BACK. It’s time to play a few of the angry voice memos we’ve received recently in a safe space. Next, Jack and Falcs admit to a few big mistakes they made in their past jobs.Finally, Jack's mum joins us on the pod for a Mother's Day treat, the opportunity to roast her son on the mic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

2024-05-07•40mins
#16

Dedicated to Fit Checks

We all have questions about Jacks recent relationship hard launch strategy. Why? How? Who’s idea was that? It’s time to unpack. Are you smarter than a five-year-old? Because Jack and Falcs are not. A kindergartner joins the studio this week to verse the boys in a special round of ‘definitions’. Finally, we have an update from our favourite new influencer, Boozy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

2024-04-30•35mins
#17

Dedicated to Our Future

The boys ring their mate Cal to share the ultimate ‘I love you story’, involving a near death experience. To celebrate five years of being a working duo, a professional psychic is welcomed into the studio to reveal what the next five years might look like. Will they still work together? Still be friends? What about marriage? Finally, it’s time for businessman Jack to give his first client, Boozy, his influencer content schedule. His Instagram is here if you want to follow the journey: Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

2024-04-23•38mins
#18

Dedicated to Jack's First Client

Did you think the billboards were over? Think again. It’s time to unleash the marketing engineer within Jack and give him his first client. Can Jack take an average bloke and make him a lovable, famous influencer for no particularly good reason? He is certain he can. Next up, Hugh from the Imperfects podcast has a hilarious story to share. The boys claim it’s “the best rattled story yet”. Finally, the Vault is back. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

2024-04-16•37mins
#19

Dedicated to Saying I Love You

First up, Falcon opens up about saying "I love you" to Margaret for the first time. Leading the boys to laugh over the times the big moment hasn't gone quite as expected. How do you know if you're a good person or not? Check your Uber rating and Airbnb reviews. Jack and Falcs both share their questionable moments that hurt their overall scores.Finally, what the hell is with everyone running? The boys try and get to the bottom of why run clubs seem to have taken over Australia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

2024-04-09•35mins
#20

Dedicated to Jack's Bed Sheets

It’s a podcast match made in heaven, Jack and Falcs are joined in studio by Hugh, Josh and Ryan, hosts of The Imperfects. If there is one thing they all have in common, it’s a love for good inspiration. So, the boys host a roundtable to give their two cents on the most cliche sayings and quotes we all use. Jack and Falcs are no strangers to ‘winging it’ and spend most of their time living pretty spontaneously. Although it does work out most of time, the boys discuss a few times it’s backfired. Finally, Liam and Dom enter the studio to admit to the grottiest things they do when they’re alone. Warning, it is gross. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

2024-04-03•46mins
#21

Dedicated to The Influencer’s Influencer

Now that the 'short one' from The Inspired Unemployed (Falcon) has recovered from his billboard reveal, it's time to exact his revenge on Jack. Blindfolded and anxious, Jack is now ready to see his own face plastered on a huge billboard in a prominent location. Jack then grills Falcon for more details now that his girlfriend, Margaret, has revealed her true identity via an extremely hard launch. Finally, the boys are determined to rebrand ‘boy math’ as ‘beer currency’. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

2024-03-26•37mins
#22

Dedicated to Overpriced Avo Toast

It’s time to solve a controversial great debate topic … should we be tipping in Australia? Taking the affirmative is Tessa, a friend and ex-waitress, then on the negative, Jack. Comedian Will Gibb then causes a stir with a mix of existential and stupid hypothetical scenarios for the boys to comment on. Finally, it’s time for advertising extraordinaire (Dom) to reveal the runner-up options of Jack's billboard design. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

2024-03-19•37mins
#23

Dedicated to Short Kings

The time has come for Jack to reveal his Billboard to Falcon. Humiliating? Yes. Prime location? Also, yes. Comedian Will Gibb then joins the boys in the studio to help answer a very difficult question … can friends with benefits actually work? Dom and Liam then jump on the mics as well to get overly excited about beer and when the best time to crack one open is. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

2024-03-12•42mins

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#24

Dedicated to Post Nut Clarity

Liam and Dom are back in the studio with Jack and Falcs to answer more burning questions from our female listeners. Is post-nut clarity a thing? What about blue balls? Jack then has a rattled story to share, involving an awkward run-in with a special someone's parents. Finally, the advertising extraordinaire (Dom) has a few mocks to share with Jack for Falcon's billboard. As expected, they are Falcon's worst nightmare. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

2024-03-05•42mins
#25

Dedicated to Your Partners Ex

Welcome to Spotify HQ. The boys have been summoned to the big building to discuss the parameters of a new challenge that has been set for them. Involving a generous budget, a marketing team and a prime location. Next up, Falcs has a Rattled to share after agreeing to take care of his girlfriend's dog for a weekend. Finally, the vault is back. The swear jar is officially out of control. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

2024-02-27•41mins
#26

Dedicated to Stiff Nights

What message got you left on read? Or worse, delivered? The boys read through a bunch of listener submissions about the most awkward messages sent that people never bothered to reply to. Next up, Dom is back with a rattled story about a time he experimented with the now confiscated sex enhancer ‘stiff nights’. Finally, the boys thought it was about time they played another round of their favourite game, definitions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

2024-02-20•45mins
#27

Dedicated to the Marketing Genius

The boys invite Dom and Liam into the studio to answer a collection of recent DM’s we've received from girls trying to better understand guys. Such as, 'do guys actually care about Valentine's Day'? The poor boy who recently had his ear chewed off in NYC during one of Jack’s infamous business chats is on the line to give us a first-hand recount of the cringe-worthy conversation. Finally, Falcs teaches Jack a few of the exercises he learnt during his silent retreat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

2024-02-13•47mins
#28

Dedicated to The Quarter Life Crisis

We have stepped into the vault again, this time with submissions from our angry listeners. Let's just say we can definitely add a few more coins to the swear jar. Lou and Jarch from the We Mean Well poddy are back for a roundtable about the quarter-life crisis. From being single to working out your career to wanting kids, we go through all of it. Finally, a recent gross moment on a date makes Falcon realise that he must really like this girl. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

2024-02-06•46mins
#29

Dedicated to Falling in Love in NYC

The boys are back from New York City with plenty of stories to share, from missed NYE kisses to attempting to charter a private jet to hating on Broadway. Jack and Falcs then decide their ‘Ins and Outs’ for 2024, ending with Jack spiralling about his impending 30s. Finally, Falcs has quite the love life update. Turns out New York is like living in a real-life rom-com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

2024-01-30•46mins
#30

Dedicated to Christmas

This episode is all about the festive season! The boys play Santa’s helpers, deciding if they and which of their friends have made the naughty or nice list this year. They then look back on what New Year's Resolutions they achieved (or didn’t) last year and set new ones. This time, raising the stakes for if they again fail to stick to them. Finally, the vault is back. Christmas edition. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

2023-12-19•53mins
#31

Dedicated to Falcalicious

We kick off today's episode live from the marathon afterparty! Asking if Jack managed to cross the finish line and how Falcalicious is feeling in his final moments before going on stage. Lou and Jarch are then back to settle another great debate - are you really a huge fan if you haven’t read the books? Finally, the boys call their mate Beau to ask what life is like for him considering he has never had social media or been on a dating app, ever. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

2023-12-12•37mins
#32

Dedicated to Girls Not Liking Us

The hilarious Lou and Jarch from We Mean Well podcast are here to bring back ‘the Great Debate’. This time we’re settling once and for all, AUS or NZ? Jack and Falcs then chat about what girls do when they don’t like you. Only to realise the girls definitely don't like them. Finally, the boys present their guide on how to be confident. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

2023-12-05•41mins
#33

Dedicated to The Vault

Welcome to ‘The Vault’. The Vault is a safe space to absolutely lose it over all the little stupid things that piss you off that shouldn’t. It’s a judgement-free zone. Next, we hear from listeners about the worst possible timings and situations they’ve been broken up with. Finally, Jack and Falcs discuss the things that guys do when they don’t like you.Buy tickets to Club 42 here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

2023-11-28•42mins
#34

Dedicated to being a Psychopath

It’s time for a weekend recap! Did Jack run 30km and go to Pilates like he was supposed to? Did Falcalicious produce a hit song with the Jungle Giants? Dom then shares a particularly upsetting rattled story. Safe to say festivals and heartbreak don’t mix.Finally, Sarah and the boys ask if the weird little things they do are fine or if they might actually be a psychopath. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

2023-11-21•37mins
#35

Dedicated to Rejection

Get ready to be vulnerable. Dom, Falcs, Jack and Bill kick off this episode with a roundtable discussion on rejection. Specifically, the core memory from their very first rejection. Next up, Falcs loses it over a special phone call from his favourite DJ. Finally, the boys put their reverse parking skills to the test. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

2023-11-14•46mins
#36

Dedicated to a Rattled Night Out (ft. Lucy and Nikki)

This episode is heavy on the night out antics. First up, Dom and the boys cringe over their biggest nights out over the break. Which included a wrapped party, a UFC fighter, a disappointed Mick Fanning and Falcons birthday party. The boys are then comforted by a few funny ‘lowest of the low’ listener submissions. Finally, Lucy and Nikki from the Happy Hour podcast join the pod!! Lucy shares her worst rattled story from a wild night out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

2023-11-07•40mins
#37

Dedicated to being a Tradie

To mark four years since the boys left the jobsite, they decide to ring their good mate Beau to get the latest on smoko chat and provide a welfare check on his apprentice. Will Gibb then joins the pod with a list of highly stressful hypothetical situations. Jack then announces he’s going to run a marathon, so Falcon decides he needs an announcement of his own. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

2023-10-31•40mins
#38

Dedicated to Cheating or Not Cheating

What happens if you can’t sleep for four days and then travel to a country where the sun doesn’t set? Jack trauma dumps in a new chapter of the travel guidebook. The boys and Sarah then play a game of ‘cheating or not cheating’.Finally, the boys laugh over the number of coincidental celeb run ins they’ve had recently. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

2023-10-24•44mins
#39

Dedicated to being ‘That Guy’

Jack shares a disgusting rattled story that involves Chris Hemsworth and tickling toes. Dom and the boys answer the most asked questions about their TV show - how the hell did people not recognise you? Did people not get angry? Finally, Jemma from the Psychology of your 20s Podcast sits down with Jack to discuss his problems with intensity addiction and fantasy bonding. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

2023-10-17•38mins
#40

Dedicated to Nellie (Jack's Dead Dog)

The boys are back after the longest break ever. First up we get an update on Jack’s European love life! Dom then joins the boys to share their worst moments while filming their TV show. Finally, the boys and Sarah each share their ‘lowest of the low’ moments each from the last four months. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

2023-10-10•48mins
#41

Dedicated to Europe

To get Jack and Falcs excited for their travels, the boys react to a bunch of DMs sent in about everyones best and worst Europe stories. After recently being caught out and filmed by a random, Falcon begins to question if content really is king. Finally, the boys introduce their new favourite saying. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

2023-06-13•46mins
#42

Dedicated to Pick Up Lines

Jack can’t sleep, so, we’ve got Wendy back in studio to try and help explain why some people can fall asleep in two seconds while others are left counting sheep. The boys then dig through their personal DMs to find some of the best pick up lines they’ve been sent. Finally, the boys add a new chapter to their travel guide book, this time sharing their best Europe tips. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

2023-06-06•42mins
#43

Dedicated to the Better Wingman

It’s time for the reverse - what is it that girls do that guys don’t know about? Liam then joins the boys in studio to talk about their recent drama class and other times they’ve felt vulnerable. Finally, Jack and Matt decide who the better wingman is. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

2023-05-30•44mins
#44

Dedicated to Powerbands

Liam and the boys laugh over the dumbest arguments they’ve had while in a relationship, from not taking the right picture to watching ahead on a TV show. Wendy is then back in studio to try and answer the question everyone’s been asking, is vaping really that bad for you? Finally, the boys take the ultimate trip down memory lane with a fresh set of Powerbands. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

2023-05-23•39mins
#45

Dedicated to Hangover Cures

After seeing the Tik Tok trend ‘things guys do that girls don’t know about’, Jack and Falcs decide to create a list of their own to share with Sarah. The boys then invite Wendy Zukerman, the host of Science Vs, into the studio so they can find out what hangover cures actually work or not. Then it’s time to announce the winner of Tadpole Tank! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

2023-05-16•46mins
#46

Dedicated to Jack's Adult Tantrum

Jack threw an adult tantrum while playing a game of tennis at a fancy clubhouse (huge ick). Safe to say, he learnt his lesson. Sex therapist and all round legend G-spot then joins the podcast to chat different fetishes and kinks. Finally, it’s time for Tadpole Tank!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

2023-05-09•45mins
#47

Dedicated to Irrational Fears

After a terrifying trip to the dentist, Falcs wants to know what fears he has are rational or irrational. Liam, Dom, Sarah and the boys kick off a new segment called ‘the roundtable’. This week, they discuss if the advice “if he wanted to he would” is fair or not. The boys then share a few tips and tricks to help those who are employed and uninspired. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

2023-05-02•38mins
#48

Dedicated to Our First Double Date

First up, we asked you guys to send in your best horrible online dating stories and you did not disappoint. The boys cringe over tales of impromptu musical performances and vampire re-enactments. Dom then joins the pod to discuss what white lies they told their parents as kids. Finally, the boys get some very direct feedback after a recent double date. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

2023-04-25•45mins
#49

Dedicated to FOMO

The boys have diagnosed themselves with a severe case of FOMO. Thankfully they’ve found the cure - FOFU. The Better Beer competition went truly wild over the long weekend, with a few finalists finding themselves in some red hot situations. The boys decide to give them a ring along with the lucky winner. Finally, the boys put their new favourite gen z slang to the test. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

2023-04-18•36mins
#50

Dedicated to F1

First up, the boys recap a hectic weekend away in Melbourne which included making videos with Danny Ricciardo and dancing with Kylie Minogue. Sarah and the boys then complete a new round of ‘would you rather’ thanks to the countless DMs we received. Finally, the boys admit there is nothing more humiliating than being yelled at as an adult by an adult. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

2023-04-11•39mins

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