Archive - Good one, Wilson!

You’re never too young

We’ve been blown away by the number of Toy Capsule stores in Tokyo, a chance for young kids to get in on the fun of gambling.

Jul 25 •

1:10

“It’s unbearable travelling with someone who has so many pockets”

I’m in Japan with our 14 year old son, Harry. Neither of us know how to look after our stuff.

Jul 22 •

0:29

Bend it like Amy

I love watching junior sport. Because things like this happen.

Jul 2 •

0:33

June 2024

The kindness of call centres

A story about human frailty, and 1300 numbers.

Jun 26 •

'It was very akin to Bonecrusher and Our Waverley Star'

Jason Dunstall was elevated to official Legend status at the Australian Football Hall of Fame event last night. He told a funny story about beating…

Jun 19 •

1:55

The greatest TV presenter photo of all time

The very first voice you hear in our Puskás in Australia documentary belongs to Les Murray. How amazing is this photo by Les Shorrock? The shine on that…

Jun 17 •

He died with a novel in his top drawer

Nick Hornby and John Birmingham are both on Substack, and I enjoy receiving their newsletters. They both had lovely pieces on writing this week.

Jun 14 •

Good one, Wilson SALE! Free book, 20% lifetime discount

This Substack just turned two, which means it's time for teething and unstoppable tantrums in supermarkets. If you're a paid subscriber, I'll send you a…

Jun 12 •

1:49

'Everything comes down to breath'

Andrew Moran is a Senior Principal Artist with Opera Australia and he's also my latest guest on Speakola. We talked a bit about some eulogies he's…

Jun 7 •

5:32

May 2024

Can I tax deduct my hot pants?

And other end of financial year questions

May 31 •

4:04

'Footy was fun. Sam made it fun'

Hawthorn Brownlow medallist Shane Crawford delivered a beautiful Hall of Fame induction speech for his 2008 premiership teammate, Sam Mitchell.

May 16 •

7:25

'Thirteen! Thirteen!'

It was Jack's birthday yesterday, and this video from Fox Footy commentator Anthony Hudson is his favourite present.

May 13 •

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