On this week’s episode, Nona sits down with the incredibly talented and funny Leela Varghese, writer, creator, and director of Lesbian Space Princess and one half of the iconic comedy duo The Coconuts. Together they discuss primary school crushes, what it feels like being a millennial adult, how getting trolled on TikTok is a good thing, and what it’s like directing an animation. All while sharing a bowl of Arnott’s Teeny Tiny Teddy Choc Cereal.
8 Dec 2023
Jackson Grant and the crazily cinnamon Cini Minis!
On this week’s episode, Nona sits down with Adelaide’s answer to Michael Cera, the delightfully funny Jackson Grant. Together they discuss sci-fi movies, the 48 Hour Film Festival and Jackson even gives out some of his secret Christmas shopping tips! Today’s cereal of choice is, Cini Minis… mini churros in cereal form?! What a time to be alive!
30 Nov 2023
Rich Watkins and the cinnamon donut fruit loops!
On this week's episode, Nona is joined by the fabulous, cabaret comedy boy wonder himself, Rich Watkins! Together they discover the limited-edition cinnamon donut flavoured fruit loops, whilst they discuss Fringe festivals, Queer performing spaces, addiction, dick picks and sending nudes.
21 Nov 2023
Gerry Masi and the Pops of Coco
Kicking off season two with a bang, Gerry Masi and Nona Mona discuss musical comedy, character comedy, the history of Mad Dog Malcolm and the delightful humour of rural Qld, over a delicious bowl of Coco Pops.
12 Dec 2022
Dave McLennan is a Crunchy Nut!
Nona sits down with podcaster and radio host Dave McLennan. In this week's episode, the pair discuss the dream that was a 90's childhood, what happens when you let two teenage boys on community radio, and the healthy hate you develop for the world in your late 30's. All while enjoying a delicious bowl of Crunchy Nut.
28 Nov 2022
Bill Egan and the quest to lower cholesterol with Weet-Bix, oat milk... and sugar.
Nona is joined by lovable and hilarious comedian Bill Egan. The two discuss, camping in Romania, smoking in Paris, free buffet's and so much more!
21 Nov 2022
Kate from Style RMDY shows us how stylish gluten free Rice Bubbles can be!
Nona sits down with Kate from Style RMDY and learns about the layered philosophies and values of a personal stylist with a psychology degree. A fascinating and surprisingly relatable episode, enjoy!
14 Nov 2022
Sophy Nassar, the good, the bad the Nutri Grain!
Nona and Sophy discuss Lebanese bread, changing your stage name, plastic surgery, online trolls and so much more!
7 Nov 2022
Jacob Jackman is Cap'n Crunch
This week Nona is joined by lovable comedian Jacob Jackman. They discuss stoner gorilla memes, retro gaming, Simpsons and chunky milk. We are also given a special insight into the complicated world of Pissfeld... All this and more!
31 Oct 2022
Sammy Al- Badri and the grains of nutri... yeah that was pretty bad I have to admit.
Nona and Sammy discuss American hecklers, getting cancelled in high school, and what it's like having to perform comedy in front of your mum, all while enjoying a delicious bowl of Nutri- Grain. P.S Nona really should invest in getting an intro jingle!
24 Oct 2022
Claudia Callisto and the Coco Pops that rocked childhoods!
Nona and Claudia, author of the amazing book "The Good Italian Girl", discuss what life was really like, growing up as an Australian- Italian woman. Strict parents, sneaking out, 80's music, ugly glory box towels and the deliciousness of Coco Pops... it's all there!
17 Oct 2022
Hayden Naughton loves Fruit Loops just as much as he loves radio!
Nona and Hayden discuss what it takes to make millions on Twitch, is it as simple as wearing a bikini in an inflatable pool? Hayden's years of experience in commercial radio are also sprinkled throughout the episode, especially when the two discuss how much d#ck sucking Gene Simmons must have received throughout the years.
10 Oct 2022
Paul Tha Black and the GR-R-REAT sugar coated tiger that is Frosties!
Nona and Paul discuss the gut-wrenching sensation of bombing on stage, growing up in Kenya, cancel culture and why Rowan Atkinson is superior, whilst enjoying a bowl of Frosties, which by the way... they consider a drug! Ps. Keep your ear out for a Suprise tasting appearance.
3 Oct 2022
Hew Parham and the sugar rush concoction that is muesli flakes, iced coffee and vanilla ice cream
Nona and Hew delve into the colourful and intricate world of clowning, whilst enjoying one of Hew's cereal inventions from back in his depressive days. What could go wrong?!
26 Sept 2022
Fabien Clark and the iron men of Nutri-Grain
Nona and Fabien reminisce on the good old airport days and discuss Australian comedy, dread locks and polyamory, all while enjoying a delicious bowl of Nutri-Grain. Wholesome AF.
19 Sept 2022
Jono Makai and the Cheerios of nice guys
Nona and Jono discuss what it takes to be a 'nice guy', the joys of dating after marriage, RAW comedy and shattered gameshow dreams, all while enjoying a bowl of Cheerios.
6 Sept 2022
Libby Trainor Parker and the art of Weet-Bix
Nona and Libby discuss Halloween in Australia, career changes, foster parenting and all things Endometriosis, while enjoying a bowl of the ye old Weet-Bix. P.S, Keep your ear out for a number of must-read memoirs.
30 Aug 2022
Jon Brooks and the Variety Pack
Nona Mona and Jon Brooks discuss child hood TV shows, why the chainsaw was invented and all things stand up comedy, while enjoying the Kellog's Variety Pack!
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