Journalist, comedy writer, and performer Daniel Burt from Melbourne talks about encounters with celebrities, surviving a zombie apocalypse, reflections on monarchy, currency, and national identity, transitioning to writing about Europe, humorous tales of living in New York, exploring Parisian nightlife, the impact of Will Smith, audience reactions to performance art, and the art of performance and comedy.
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Greenlight offers parental control over kids' finances, fostering financial literacy.
A discussion on Australia's ties to the monarchy and the prospect of becoming a republic.
Insights from Daniel Burt's TV journalism career and experiences with quirky roommates.
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Greenlight: Teaching Kids Financial Literacy
Greenlight provides a platform for parents to monitor their kids' spending and saving habits through a customized card, enabling instant money transfers, chore assignments, and allowance automation. This tool aims to cultivate financial confidence in children while offering convenient household management.
Discussions on Australia's National Identity and Monarchy
Daniel and the podcast host delve into Australia's relationship with the Queen, financial independence, and potential transition to a republic. The conversation explores the country's historical ties to England, challenges with defining national identity, and the impact of transitioning towards a republic.
Daniel Burt's Journalism and Writing Career
As an entertainment journalist and comedian, Daniel reflects on his experience as a TV reviewer for major Australian newspapers like The Age and Sydney Morning Herald. His work includes writing for popular shows like MasterChef and The Biggest Loser, showcasing his diverse talent in television writing and commentary.
Living with a Septuagenarian Alcoholic Cat Lady
Living with an older alcoholic woman in New York who had an excessive amount of cats, the experience was strange with her drinking large quantities of scotch and leaving unusual notes around the house. To avoid going home, the speaker often stayed late at work and was given a television that did not work, leading to awkward situations of pretending to watch shows.
Interning at The David Letterman Show
As an intern at the David Letterman show in New York, the speaker contributed jokes and learned valuable work ethic, despite the pressure of being in a high-stakes five-night-a-week television production environment. The experience provided insight into the intense world of producing entertainment and the balance between writing and performing in comedy.
[1/2] Daniel Burt is a journalist, comedy writer and performer from Melbourne, Australia. He writes for two big newspapers in Australia, he worked as an intern at Late Night with David Letterman, he has his own page on Wikipedia and in his work he has interviewed Matt Smith, David Tennant, Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman, which means he has met 2 Doctor Whos Sherlock Holmes, Dr Watson and The Hobbit! Wow. For more information click here: http://teacherluke.wordpress.com/2014/02/15/danielburt/