Why So Cereal
Nona Mona interviews guests and together they discuss relevant events, over a bowl of cereal chosen by the guest.
Episodes
18 episodes
Leela Varghese is a Teeny Tiny Teddy
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 crush...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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1:18:34
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...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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55:16
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 spa...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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58:19
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.
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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52:01
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 wo...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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1:02:27
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!
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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56:35
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!
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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56:57
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!
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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45:41
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!
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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57:39
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 g...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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32:52
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 P...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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44:45
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 dis...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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1:04:10
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 f...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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58:48
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?!
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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1:12:10
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.
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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56:08
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.
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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52:54