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The Inspired Unemployed

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

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Episodes

Worst Place To Get A Boner

The boys are way too excited to debut a brand new segment… rattling off all the absolute worst places you could possibly get a sudden boner. Inspired by traumatic real-life moments of theirs (think parachute pants and high school). Then, we get a listener on the line who shares a hilariously disturbing story from a family holiday in Amsterdam. In the DMs, the boys answer a few questions about the realities of moving overseas for love and what their favourite music is. LINKS : Follow @theinspired...

May 12, 202641 minSeason 2Ep. 7

The Share House Is Dead

Four boys in their 30s - one now engaged - finally say a long, regretful goodbye to their beloved share house. Dom, Grant, Falc's and Jack even got matching tattoos to express their love for this house. But is it finally time to grow up and move on? In this episode, the boys host a full-blown funeral for the house, complete with black suits, somber music, and an emotional eulogy from each of them. Then, they stay in the booth to answer a few house-related DMs. LINKS : Follow @theinspiredunemploy...

May 05, 202637 minSeason 2Ep. 6

Let's Actually Get Vulnerable

This week, the boys are joined by one of their best mates, Liam, who shares a truly rattled story from their time filming Impractical Jokers, involving a prank gone too far, a very public apology, and the worst possible person to witness it. Then, in a rare turn, things get real. The boys sit down with producer Lulu for a bit of an unexpected therapy session - opening up about anxiety and panic attacks, Falcs’ confidence, and what it’s actually like trying to be best mates and work together. The...

Apr 28, 202648 minSeason 2Ep. 5

Life Lessons With Hamish Blake

Hamish Blake is in the studio this week and comes in hot with a rattled story about his pre-golf nerves, affirmations, and one very unfortunate text that was never meant to be sent. Then, things get practical. Jack calls Falcs out for being physically unable to say no to anything. So Hamish steps in to coach him on the art of saying "no". The boys give Hamish a few fake scenarios to test just how good he is at making up excuses on the spot. And of course, we couldn’t let him leave without gettin...

Apr 21, 202646 minSeason 2Ep. 4

We Opened The Vault Again

It’s finally time to step back into The Vault . The boys properly unload their petty frustrations, minor inconveniences and things that shouldn’t matter but absolutely do. As expected, it gets out of hand quickly, with Falcon yelling into the mic a lot. Falc also has a full-blown parenting crisis… except it’s about his dog. He can’t seem to discipline at all, can’t sleep, and the dog has absolutely destroyed Jack’s room. Is this proof he’s nowhere near ready to be a Dad? Finally, the DMs. This w...

Apr 14, 202636 minSeason 2Ep. 3

Who's Been Sending Falcon Flowers?

Falcs is trying to wrap his head around the fact his girlfriend bought him flowers for their anniversary. Is that play on? Is there a boy equivalent to flowers? Then, Dom’s back! And after Falcs’ recent betrayal at the hands of a hairdresser, the boys unpack the most offensive betrayals in life - from stiff nights to questionable hairlines. And just when it couldn’t get worse, Falcs reveals the new pet name his girlfriend’s been calling him. LINKS : Check out @domlittrich on Instagram Follow @th...

Apr 07, 202638 minSeason 2Ep. 2

Jack Pocket Dialled His Ex...

After two years off (and relentless bullying in the DMs), you've finally got your wish, they’re back. And yes, they’ve returned on April Fools for dramatic effect. The boys kick things off with a proper rattled story: Jack pocket dialling his ex while sitting next to his current girlfriend. Then Lulu (Sarah) grills the boys on what they’ve actually been doing for the past two years - from travels to medical dramas to airport nightmares and nightmare hangovers. Then, they dive into a few of the q...

Mar 31, 202650 minSeason 2Ep. 1

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Mar 31, 20261 min

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!! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Aug 13, 202449 min

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. https://www.instagram.com/theinspiredunemployedpod/ Learn more a...

Aug 06, 202442 min

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 l...

Jul 30, 202442 min

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 St...

Jul 23, 202443 min

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 rem...

Jul 16, 202439 min

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 adul...

Jul 09, 202441 min

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 liste...

Jul 02, 202446 min

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 th...

Jun 25, 202435 min

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. h...

Jun 18, 202434 min

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 See omnystudio.com/...

Jun 11, 202440 min

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 See omnystu...

Jun 04, 202440 min

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. https://www.instagram.com/theinspiredunemployedpod/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

May 28, 202437 min

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 ...

May 21, 202443 min

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. https://www.instagram.com/theinspiredunemployedpod/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See omnystudio...

May 14, 202438 min

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. https://www.instagram.com/theinspiredunemployedpod/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

May 07, 202441 min

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. https://www.instagram.com/josh.bousie/ https://www.instagram.com/theinspiredunemployedpod/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podc...

Apr 30, 202435 min

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: https://ww...

Apr 23, 202439 min

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. https://www.instagram.com/theinspiredunemployedpod/ Learn more about your ad cho...

Apr 16, 202438 min

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 ...

Apr 09, 202436 min

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. F...

Apr 03, 202446 min

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’. https://www.instagram.com/...

Mar 26, 202438 min

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. https://www.instagram.com/theinspiredunemployedpod/ Learn more about your ad cho...

Mar 19, 202437 min
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