EP 754
35:51Code Kylie
We chat about GB's rip off AirPods, having a smart home, buying another megaphone and getting some merch, the Oreo McFlurry, and having a centenarian on the show.
All Guests
Harry "Happy Harry" Lodge
Our Work Experience Kid
8 episodesDec 2019 — June 2020
About Harry
Work Experience Harry reached out to us for some work experience instead of heading off to schoolies. Harry has spent time in theatre and production and has even featured on ABC's Teenage Boss.
In Harry’s words
Verbatim from the transcripts — each quote links to the moment.
“You don't need a PlayStation. A DJ deck. You don't need a DJ dick deck. Look how long you've survived without a DJ deck.”
“I'm the shithole. It's the biggest— got a world record— the biggest inland hole”
“It's as dry as a dead dingo's donger.”
“I'm tearing up a little.”
“We are the— our town is the happiest place on the Murray.”
“Just put up with the wankers and keep working hard.”
“You can't get rid of me, can you?”
“It's like, um, like my grandfather's axe has had 3 heads and 3 handles, but it's still the same axe.”
Harry’s advice on the show
How should you deal with difficult or annoying people ('wankers') in life or work?
Just put up with the wankers and keep working hard — push through rather than letting them stop you.
What's the best advice for young people wanting to build a media/content career?
Just get started and don't stop creating content; don't let exam stress (like Year 12) take over, because the moment you stop creating you lose the showreel and momentum you've built.
How do I get a better price at electronics retailers?
Simply ask at checkout if they can do any better on price ('a JB deal'), or use Officeworks' flexible price-match policy by searching competitor listings on your phone in-store.
How can I be more effective in interviews or new situations?
Go in confident but not overconfident, aim to 'wow the room,' and ask questions—even ones you already know the answer to—to show you care and are engaged.
What's a simple way to build a larger career opportunity via email?
Harry suggests referencing a public action you've already taken that benefits the target (e.g., promoting their show to your audience) before asking for something in return, so the request feels reciprocal rather than one-sided.
How can you pitch a partnership or collaboration via cold outreach?
Harry models a pitch that opens with a confident hook ('I've got an awesome opportunity for you'), frames the exchange as mutually beneficial (free advertising/promotion in return for access), and anticipates the other party's concerns by offering a practical solution (like reserving a private session) rather than asking for an open-ended favor.
Stories Harry told
Harry recounts a Marques Brownlee video where he controls his Tesla remotely via phone in a parking lot while someone jumps in front of it to test the auto-stop feature.
Harry recalls being given a studio tour by Peter Hitchener's team years ago, only for Channel 9 to redesign the set two weeks later, cementing his long-term admiration for the newsreader.
Harry recounts how an Indian Runner duck attacked his baby sister Ella's face as a toddler, prompting his dad to kick the duck away to protect her.
Harry describes a fox getting into their duck pen and killing the ducks, leading him to lock himself in his room in protest, while the surviving ducks disappeared down the river for weeks afterward.
Harry's Oakleys sunglasses broke while taking off a hoodie, and OPSM initially said the warranty didn't cover it; Josh invoked the ACCC, leading to a free replacement frame that staff then struggled to locate in their own stockroom.
Questions these interviews answer
Drawn from the episode transcripts.
How old did Harry Lodge turn in this episode of The Daily Talk Show?
Harry turned 19, which the hosts discovered live on air after he initially forgot to mention it was his birthday.
From episode 680→What birthday surprise did Josh and Tommy arrange for Harry?
They arranged a birthday video message from Channel 9 newsreader Peter Hitchener and played back a highlight reel of Harry's past appearances on the show.
From episode 680→Where does Harry's 'I'd wank to that' catchphrase come from?
It originated from Harry captioning an Instagram story reaction to a photo of George Martin's Uber driver, which became a running joke on the show.
From episode 680→What happened with Harry Lodge's glasses in this episode?
Harry's Oakleys sunglasses broke after only a few months, and after Josh invoked the ACCC/Australian Consumer Law, OPSM agreed to replace the frame for free, though staff initially misplaced the replacement.
From episode 593→What went wrong when Harry made the gingerbread castle?
Harry added far too much water to the icing mix (about 4 cups instead of 50ml), which he tried to fix with coconut flour before going back to Woolworths for Betty Crocker icing mix; he used a lolly jar instead of a pot and stirred it with a fork.
From episode 538→What advice does Harry Lodge give to teenagers interested in content creation?
Harry advises people to "just do it, just get started and don't stop," and not to overthink Year 12 exams at the expense of continuing to create content, since stopping content creation reduces your showreel.
From episode 538→What is the TV show 'Teenage Boss' that Harry Lodge appeared on?
It's an ABC iView series where a teenager takes over their family's household budget for a month; Harry found out about the open call via the TV industry blog TV Tonight and applied with help from his school librarian, leading to a crew filming him and his family for a month.
From episode 537→How did Harry Lodge become vegetarian?
In year 7, to annoy his agriculture teacher who was criticizing vegetarians, Harry falsely claimed to be vegetarian. He then had to maintain the lie on a school camp supervised by that teacher, felt healthier doing it, and has stayed vegetarian for six years.
From episode 534→When Harry came up
Mentioned on 7 episodes Harrywasn’t on.
Team member who struggled to find cables in the office and screamed after damaging an HDMI cable.
Mentioned as having moved to Melbourne and asking Bree to pretend to be his mum to deal with apartment defects.
Referenced as having stayed at Josh's place, raising concern about the unmounted bookshelf falling.
A Gronk/community member who had pizza with Tommy and slept over after travelling from Warrnambool.
Episodes with Harry
Every episode featuring Harry "Happy Harry" Lodge on The Daily Talk Show.
EP 680
47:47Happy Birthday Harry
Harry "Happy Harry" Lodge joined Tommy Jackett and Josh Janssen on Episode 680 (13 April 2020) — "Happy Birthday Harry". It's Happy Harry's birthday and he joins us from regional NSW! We chat about Harry's birthday, his obsession with Channel Nine, ASMR, ducks and bites, and having a smut filter.
EP 593
39:05Happy Harry Is Back
Harry "Happy Harry" Lodge joined Tommy Jackett and Josh Janssen on Episode 593 (29 January 2020) — "Happy Harry Is Back". Happy Harry is back! We chat about dinner at the Veneto Club, buying deodorant with sticky tape on the top, Harry's broken glasses, and when your parents offload old stuff to you.
EP 539
68:58Surprising Work Experience Harry
Harry "Happy Harry" Lodge joined Tommy Jackett and Josh Janssen on Episode 539 (6 December 2019) — "Surprising Work Experience Harry". We thought we'd surprise Harry with a special appearance from his favourite guest, the one and only Queen Gronk. We chat about chores, Spotify's 2019 Wrapped, gauging your clout and Gemma's gift guide.
EP 538
53:03The Gingerbread Castle
Harry "Happy Harry" Lodge joined Tommy Jackett and Josh Janssen on Episode 538 (5 December 2019) — "The Gingerbread Castle". Today we've tasked Work Experience Harry with organising our Fat Fridays! We chat about advent calendars, Harry's savings, and how much fun it has been having Harry here.
EP 537
35:29The Star Among Us
Harry "Happy Harry" Lodge joined Tommy Jackett and Josh Janssen on Episode 537 (4 December 2019) — "The Star Among Us". Today we chat about Work Experience Harry's appearance on telly, price match policies, the first email you ever sent, and we figure out what to wear to an event at the National Gallery of Victoria.
EP 536
71:25Lady-Brains With Anna Mackenzie & Cait Judd
Anna Mackenzie and Caitlin Judd from Lady-Brains and the Lady-Land podcast join us on the show today! Anna and Caitlin have built an incredible community and global network for entrepreneurial women, facilitating connections, and helping educate and inspire people to do amazing things.
EP 534
47:24Schoolies Week
Harry "Happy Harry" Lodge joined Tommy Jackett and Josh Janssen on Episode 534 (1 December 2019) — "Schoolies Week". Today we're joined by Harry, a fellow gronk who listens to the show, and is currently doing some work experience with us! We chat about getting ready for Christmas, our TikTok account, and he's got a suggestion for improving the show.