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The Good Chat with Anita Anabel

Anita Anabeldiamantina.com.au
Entertainment Editor Anita Anabel has spent her career interviewing interesting people from all over the world and if there is one thing this master communicator knows, it is getting her guests to open up in a unique and unguarded way. In her brand-new podcast, The Good Chat with Anita Anabel, this savvy host invites listeners to join her as speaks to some of the most talented and prolific people she has encountered to find out how they got to where they are today. It is honest conversation, all in the name of a good chat. Guests include Former Married at First Sight star Lizzie Sobinoff, digital creator Hi Josh!, SAS DS Mark "Billy" Billingham, actor/director/producer Tahyna MacManus, NOVA 969's Michael "Wippa" Wipfli, former EP of the Kyle and Jackie O Show Bruno Bouchet, LGBTQIA Activist Deni Todorovic, WINK Models founder Taryn Williams and Neighbours and Great White actor Tim Kano to name a few.
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Episodes

Changing Your Life At Any Time with Life Coach Phi Dang

Note from Anita: This episode may not be for everyone as it discusses spirituality, human design and allowing the universe to help you create your desired life. In this episode of The Good Chat with Anita Anabel, Anita chats with Phi Dang. Phi is a Human Design Life Coach who is wildly passionate about helping people overcome negative self-talk so they can conquer anything. Anita and Phi chatted about the power of manifestation, taking inspired action, how to overcome that pesky negative self-ta...

Dec 07, 20211 hr 20 minSeason 1Ep. 30

Changing How People Help People with Josh Reid Jones

In this episode of The Good Chat with Anita Anabel, Anita chats with Josh Reid Jones from the Just Be Nice Project. Josh is a social impact professional and social entrepreneur. From a childhood marked by poverty, violence, and challenging circumstances to a purpose-led life, founding the Just Be Nice project to change how people help people; until they are housed, employed, and have positive mental health outcomes. Josh has been relentless in his pursuit of creating an environment that ensures ...

Nov 30, 20211 hr 6 minSeason 1Ep. 29

BEST OF - A Good Chat with Michael "Wippa" Wipfli

Due to unforeseen circumstances, there will be no new Ep this week but here is a great ep from a few months ago. In this hilarious and eye opening episode of The Good Chat with Anita Anabel, Anita sits down with NOVA 969 and Celebrity Apprentice star, Michael “Wippa” Wipfli. Wippa opened up about his childhood, dealing with early onset puberty, his bromance with Hamish Blake, the craziest stunt the Fitzy and Wippa team wanted to do but never made to air and his stint on Celebrity Apprentice wher...

Nov 23, 202155 minSeason 1Ep. 28

Horror, Glam and Creating Drag Names with the Boulet Brothers

Season 4 of the hit horror drag competition series, The Boulet Brothers’ Dragula , streaming on Shudder , is horror mixed with the glamorous world of drag. In this episode, Anita Anabel chats with Dracmorda and Swanthula Boulet, the hosts of this exciting competition show. They chatted about the Boulet Brother's journey to drag, why they never reveal their true identities and why it's important to give everyone a platform to show their weird, creative side. Plus, the Boulet Brothers find a drag ...

Nov 16, 202135 minSeason 1Ep. 28

Women and the Male Dominated DJ Industry with Sippy

CONTENT WARNING: This episode of The Good Chat contains references to sexual assault, mental health and drug addiction. Sippy is a Sydney born bass music machine and anyone who’s spent time on the Australian bass music circuit knows the name. She’s built her career by blasting her signature gut-rattling seizure-inducing sounds through the sound systems of her country’s famous clubs and festivals. Now she's in LA, touring with the best of them, including releasing a track with Marshmello . Sippy ...

Nov 09, 20211 hr 10 minSeason 1Ep. 27

The Power of Hamilton with Jason Arrow

In this episode of The Good Chat with Anita Anabel , Anita chats to the star of the Australian production of Hamilton , Jason Arrow . Jason is a WAAPA graduate and has appeared in the Aussie productions of Disney’s Alladin and Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, before landing the lead role of Alexander Hamilton. Anita and Jason chatted about what it was like going back onstage after 117 days because of the COVID lockdown, why the South African born performer migrated to Australia with his famil...

Nov 02, 202145 minSeason 1Ep. 26

Vogue, Fashion and Creating Your Own Style with Kirstie Clements

In this episode of The Good Chat with Anita Anabel, Anita chats to Kirstie Clements. Kirstie is a bestselling author, editor, journalist and speaker. She served as Editor-in-Chief of Vogue Australia for thirteen years from 1999 to 2012, as Deputy Editor at Harper's Bazaar from 2019 to 2020 and is currently a contributor on The New Daily. Anita and Kirstie chatted about her role at Vogue, how the fashion industry has changed, how you can develop your own personal style and what it's like to be a ...

Oct 26, 20211 hr 3 minSeason 1Ep. 25

Medical Misinformation, the Ongoing Vaxx Debate and the COVID Vaccine for Children

In this episode of The Good Chat with Anita Anabel , Anita speaks to Dr Imaan Joshi. Dr Imaan chose medicine as a great way to help people while empowering and educating them on their medical and health needs. She is surgically trained in Obstetrics and Gynecology however, has now ventured into Aesthetic Medicine. More recently, Dr Imaan has been a vocal advocate for the COVID vaccine and is passionate about educating the wider public from a medical standpoint. In this chat, Anita and Dr Imaan s...

Oct 19, 20211 hr 1 minSeason 1Ep. 23

Manifestation and Affirmations with Liv Phyland and Teigan Nash

On today's episode of The Good Chat with Anita Anabel, Anita chats to TV presenters Teigan Nash ( Saturday Disney, The Road Less Travelled) and Liv Phyland (The Loop, The Living Room), who are soul sisters with a purpose. These two women not only know the value of living a positive existence for themselves, but they also help young girls navigate through their teenage years with social media, mental health, nutrition and more. They chatted about their initiative, Girls Who Glow , the power of af...

Oct 12, 20211 hr 5 minSeason 1Ep. 23

Mental Health with Associate Professor Simon Rosenbaum

CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains lived experiences with poor mental health and references to suicide. In today's episode and in honour of Mental Health Month in Australia, Anita chats to Associate Professor Simon Rosenbaum who is a Scientia Fellow in the School of Psychiatry at UNSW Sydney and the Black Dog Institute. Simon is the president of the Australasian society for traumatic stress studies, the co-chair of the Olympic Refuge Foundations Think Tank on sport in Humanitarian Settings a...

Oct 05, 20211 hr 9 minSeason 1Ep. 22

A Good Chat with SAS Australia's Jessica Peris

Trigger Warning: This episode contains details surrounding suicide intent and mental health. In this episode of The Good Chat with Anita Anabel , Anita sits down with SAS Australia recruit, Jessica Peris. Jessica is a force to be reckoned with. She's an advocate for at-risk indigenous youth, a mother to 12-year-old Isaac, an athlete and daughter of Olympian Nova Peris. While she is many things to many people, Jessica's own story has been rocky and unforgiving. From public breakups to a drug test...

Sep 28, 202159 minSeason 1Ep. 21

A Good Chat with Actor Hugh Sheridan

Trigger Warning: This episode contains references to suicide and mental health. In this magical episode of The Good Chat with Anita Anabel , Anita sits down with Back to the Rafters star , Hugh Sheridan. In this chat, Hugh told the full story about they saved a man from harming himself the day after R U OK day 2021, how they too had a near death experience because of depression in the aftermath of being cast in Hedwig , how Jessica Marais felt relieved to not play Rachel Rafter and why Georgina ...

Sep 21, 202155 minSeason 1Ep. 20

A Good Chat with SAS Australia DS Mark "Billy" Billingham

In this episode of The Good Chat with Anita Anabel, Anita chats to Mark ‘Billy’ Billingham from SAS Australia. In one of the best chats is this series, Billy talked about how stealing a hat from an old man led him to a life in the army, how he built a school with actor Sean Penn in Haiti and what being a bodyguard for some of the world’s most high-profile celebrities, including Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie, involves. He’s a humanitarian and a motivational speaker and relies solely on the univers...

Sep 14, 202153 minSeason 1Ep. 18

A Good Chat with Zoe Terakes

On today’s episode of The Good Chat , Anita chatted with actor Zoe Terakes who is starring in both Nine Perfect Strangers on Amazon Prime alongside Nicole Kidman and on Foxtel’s Wentworth — The Final Season . Zoe, 21, chatted about being on set with some of the world's biggest stars, how auditioning with self-tapes has ended with police being called and how living their truth as a transgender male put them on the path to success. Follow Zoe on Instagram here and watch them play Glory on Nine Per...

Sep 07, 202133 minSeason 1Ep. 18

A Good Chat with Gracie Otto and Cody Greenwood

On this episode of The Good Chat with Anita Anabel, Anita chats to director Gracie Otto and producer Cody Greenwood, who are the powerhouse team behind the new documentary Under the Volcano . This film tells the true life story of the remote Caribbean island, Montserrat, where under the shadow of an active volcano, Sir George Martin and the world's biggest recording artists made music and myth that defined an era. We chat about how Montserrat became such an important place for artists, how Sting...

Aug 31, 202123 minSeason 1Ep. 17

A Good Chat with Steen Raskopoulos

Trigger Warning: This podcast talks about mental health and may be triggering to some listeners. In the next episode of The Good Chat with Anita Anabel, Anita sits down with Steen Raskopoulos. He is a podcast host, actor, comedian and improv extraordinaire and can also be seen on The Duchess and Feel Good on Netflix and BBC Three's Top Coppers . You may also remember him from Whose Line Is It Anyway? (Australia) and he's also one half of the award-winning improvisation duo The Bear Pack. If you ...

Aug 24, 20211 hr 1 minSeason 1Ep. 16

A Good Chat with Taryn Williams

On this episode of The Good Chat with Anita Anabel, Anita sits down with model and WINK Models founder Taryn Williams. Taryn is one of the most extraordinary women Anita have met and talks about the modelling industry — including the controversy at fashion week 2021 and what we need to see changed in the industry plus chats about her fascinating early years, including an epilepsy diagnosis at 21 and living in FIJI without a television. We recorded in the studio before the most recent lockdown in...

Aug 17, 20211 hr 5 minSeason 1Ep. 15

A Good Chat with James Lafferty and Stephen Colletti

Is everyone really doing all that great? Former One Tree Hill stars, James Lafferty and Stephen Colletti, answer that same question in their new series Everyone Is Doing Great. The guys Zoomed in from LA and had a chat with Anita, in this charming episode of The Good Chat. They chatted about their new hit series (which is so bingeable you'll watch it in one sitting), what the Aussies on their show have taught them about our country and even discuss if a One Tree Hill reunion will ever happen. St...

Aug 10, 202130 minSeason 1Ep. 14

A Good Chat with Baz Dubois

Trigger Warning: This episode contains references to children at the end of life. In the most fascinating episode of The Good Chat with Anita Anabel, yet, Anita chats with The Living Room star, Baz Dubois. Baz talks about running for senate, how the future is “uncertain” for the next generation and opens up about his cancer battle. For more information on Baz’s run for senate, visit www.TeamBaz.com.au . For more information on Hummingbird House, visit their website and to learn more about RUOK D...

Aug 03, 20211 hr 11 minSeason 1Ep. 13

A Good Chat with Josh Hawkins a.k.a Hi Josh

In this episode of The Good Chat with Anita Anabel, Anita sits down with comedian and viral sensation, Josh Hawkins a.k.a Hi Josh!. With mega hits like How to Speak Australian , reality TV bad lip reading and now a hilarious take on Olympic Icon Dean Boxall, Josh is a one of the greatest content creators of our generation. Josh talks about how he went from Youth Pastor to comedian, why his comedy is so successful and how he makes magic out of everyday situations. Follow Josh at @hijosh . See omn...

Jul 27, 202158 minSeason 1Ep. 12

A Good Chat with Holly Lee Boorman

In this episode of The Good Chat with Anita Anabel , Anita sits down with influencer Holly Lee Boorman. Holly talks about what an influencer really does all day, why she's not happy about the new Netflix series Byron Baes and opens up about suffering from imposter syndrome. You can follow Holly on Instagram here . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Jul 20, 202155 minSeason 1Ep. 11

A Good Chat with Luxe Listing Sydney's Simon Cohen

In this episode of The Good Chat with Anita Anabel, Anita chats with Luxe Listings Sydney star, Simon Cohen. Simon talks about how he became a buyer’s agent, what the most expensive house he sold was and what his current relationship status is. He also revealed that the infamous “Copper House” from the series recently sold — and it was for a pretty penny! Stream Luxe Listings Sydney exclusively on Amazon Prime Video, now. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Jul 13, 202121 minSeason 1Ep. 8

A Good Chat with Michelle Bridges

Trigger Warning: This episode of The Good Chat with Anita Anabel references domestic violence. In this episode of The Good Chat with Anita Anabel, Anita sits down with TV personality and Share the Dignity and Always Discreet ambassador, Michelle Bridges . Michelle sheds light on some staggering stats surrounding period poverty in Australia, the crazy hours on Celebrity Apprentice and if The Biggest Loser would be appropriate today. The 50-year-old also revealed how Kerri Anne Kennerley discovere...

Jul 06, 202131 minSeason 1Ep. 9

A Good Chat with Tim Kano

In this episode of The Good Chat with Anita Anabel, Anita sits down with star of new feature film, Great White , Tim Kano. Tim opens up about filming before COVID, how they made the CGI shark look so real, what he would be doing if he wasn't acting and of course, his role as Leo Tanaka on the hit series, Neighbours . Great White will be available to buy on all major digital platforms including Apple and YouTube Movies June 30, and on Blu-ray, DVD and digital rental July 7. See omnystudio.com/lis...

Jun 29, 202129 minSeason 1Ep. 8

A Good Chat with Big Brother's Sarah Jane "SJ" Adams

Trigger Warning: This episode of The Good Chat with Anita Anabel discusses infant loss and may be triggering to some listeners. In this episode of The Good Chat with Anita Anabel, Anita sits down with star and finalist of Big Brother Australia 2021, Sarah Jane “SJ” Adams . SJ talks about her upbringing, why she never identified as a girl, her time in the Big Brother house and explains all of those tears. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Jun 29, 202150 minSeason 1Ep. 7

A Good Chat with RuPaul's Drag Race Down Under Winner, Kita Mean

In this episode of The Good Chat with Anita Anabel, Anita sits down with star of Stan's RuPaul's Drag Race Down Under and Winner of season 1, Kita Mean. Kita talks about what it's like to make RuPaul herstory, discusses what RuPaul and Michelle Visage are really like, spills on the one piece of advice Ru gave the Queens off camera and talks about how drag saved her life. Congratulations on the win, Kita! Check out Kita Mean's brand new single, Kita Mean, and her video clip here . Stream RuPaul's...

Jun 22, 202129 minSeason 1Ep. 6

A Good Chat with Michael "Wippa" Wipfli

In this hilarious and eye opening episode of The Good Chat with Anita Anabel, Anita sits down with NOVA 969 and Celebrity Apprentice star, Michael “Wippa” Wipfli. Wippa opened up about his childhood, dealing with early onset puberty, his bromance with Hamish Blake, the craziest stunt the Fitzy and Wippa team wanted to do but never made to air and his stint on Celebrity Apprentice where he raised over $180k for the Cooper Rice Brading Foundation. For more information on the Cooper Rice Brading Fo...

Jun 15, 202155 minSeason 1Ep. 5

A Good Chat with Bruno Bouchet

Trigger Warning: This episode of The Good Chat with Anita Anabel contains references to mental health and a personal experience in a psychiatric ward. It may be triggering to some listeners. If you or someone you know needs help, contact lifeline on 13 11 14. In this episode of The Good Chat with Anita Anabel, Anita sits down with former KIISFM Kyle and Jackie O executive producer, Bruno Bouchet. Now known as 'The List King', Bruno has made a name for himself ranking popular items, sporting team...

Jun 08, 202157 minSeason 1Ep. 4

A Good Chat with Deni Todorovic

Trigger Warning: This episode of The Good Chat with Anita Anabel contains references to mental health and suicide which maybe triggering to some listeners. In this next episode of The Good Chat with Anita Anabel , Anita sits down with fashion and celebrity stylist, style icon and LGBTQ activist, Deni Todorovic. Deni came out at 19 and was the very first male Cosmo fashion editor. Then, during the global pandemic, Deni came out for a second time as non-binary. Both times, they experienced suicida...

Jun 01, 20211 hr 7 minSeason 1Ep. 3

A Good Chat with Tahyna MacManus

Trigger Warning: This episode of The Good Chat with Anita Anabel discusses pregnancy and infant loss and may be triggering to some listeners. In this next episode of T he Good Chat with Anita Anabel , Anita sits down with actor/model/producer and director, Tahyna MacManus. You may know Tahyna MacManus as star of early 2000s series Blue Water High , however, since then, the mother-of-three has gone on to star in X Men Origins: Wolverine, begin her own production company Neon Jane , start the Aust...

May 25, 202150 minEp. 2
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