Otto Talks
Otto Thoresen
👋 Enjoy the dulcet tones of Otto Thoresen, a Scotsman who finds himself living in Australia with his wife and dog, as he rambles about anything and everything.Ringing endorsements include: “it’s not terrible” and “I didn’t realise I had subscribed”.Be sure to hit that subscribe button and get on the bandwagon before it has even been built! 🛠️
Ep 16 - About Citizenship, Orange and Australian Summer
Send us a textThis week's ramblings include:a high stakes test to determine my citizenshipa 4 hour jaunt in-land to watch country musicsurviving the hottest day of the year in a flat without ACGiven I have stumbled my way to 16 episodes in the best part of 4 years, I have decided to label this as Season 2. Very little rhyme or reason, just figured season 1 couldn't last forever.Enjoy 👋 Support the show
Mar 16, • 21:03
Ep 15 - First Two Months of 2025 and The Unemployment Manifesto
Action-packed start to the year has included:Family and friend visitsAttempted cultural experiences in MelbourneAustralian Open (Novak...again)Luke Combs Taronga Zoo and a TriathlonMy "Unemployment Manifesto"If you listen to the show and enjoy my ramblings please reach out 🤩 Support the show
Mar 5, • 29:25
Ep 14 - About An Unusual Christmas Gift
Twas the week before Christmas and, whilst no mice were stirring, there was an interesting piece of information that I found nestled underneath my tree.This episode sees me greedily unwrapping this piece of information, processing it and trying to understand what it means moving forward.If any of what I discuss is relatable please get in touch 🫶🏻 Support the show
Dec 28, 2024 • 29:25
Ep 13 - About Finding New Hobbies (in your 30s)
It's the time of year when I start to look back on the past 12 months to understand what I have enjoyed, despised and learned.As part of this I have noticed that I have been picking up new hobbies left and right and, whilst I usually drop them just as quickly, I was curious to dig into why I may be starting to try these things.Quasi-life crisis? perhaps. Support the show
Dec 8, 2024 • 34:58
Ep 12 - About Weddings, Bali & Taiwan
*update - apologies for the crappy audio - new microphone required 🥲June, August, September, October, November 2024 all included.Quite a bit to cover so bear with me 🙏Enjoy the longest Otto Talks in history! Support the show
Dec 1, 2024 • 31:42
Ep 11 - About FA Cup Semi-Finals, Man United and Real Madrid v Barcelona
Woke up early to catch the United v Coventry FA Cup Semi Final so decided to share my thoughts.Briefly discuss Chelsea vs City (please leave Jackson in the Wembley changing room), wins for Liverpool and Arsenal after tough spells.Then we take a wee jaunt to Spain to as Real took on Barcelona in the world's most iconic football match.A final stop off in Germany to doth our caps to the indomitable Leverkusen completes our Euro trip. Support the show
Apr 21, 2024 • 18:25
Ep 10 - About Substack, a Night in Nashville and Fallout
Part 1: My creative efforts are ramping up.Substack (Otto Talks)Interview Guides (https://ottot.gumroad.com/l/interview-guide)Part 2: The Taylor Swift Experience.Manon dragged our friends and I to a rural Australian town for a night of country music merriment.I love the zoo.We climbed Sydney Harbour Bridge.I now play tennisPart 3:Fallout (Amazon Prime)Part 4:What's that coming over the hill? is it a wedding... Support the show
Apr 21, 2024 • 22:05
Ep 9 - About Riri, Spreadsheets & Taylor Swift
As the wedding inches closer and closer I had to take drastic action to find appropriate clothing. Cue me arranging a personal styling session at a Sydney department store. This is my story...In other news, a little nod to introverted development practices, I was praised about the quality of a spreadsheet I made (what is my life..) and Travis Kelce's girlfriend is approaching Sydney at alarming speed... Support the show
Feb 17, 2024 • 23:52
Ep 8 - About January, Wed Shred and Personal Shopping
January recap and and update on Wed Shred progress.Have time with a personal shopper next week to help me find appropriate clothing for June. Needless to say I am very excited about that....Down 1.7kg since the start of the year so moving in the right direction. If I can get sub 80 that will be a huge result (would be the first time in ~12 years!)Also, viva Rasmus Højlund. What a man. Support the show
Feb 10, 2024 • 9:00
Ep 7 - About Germany, Slow Horses & Wed Shred
Back again with another wee update!This week's chatter is about some interesting revelations from the Otto Talks download data, preparations for 'Wed Shred' and a tip-of-the-cap to a late contender for my favourite TV show of the year.Leave a review, let me know your 'Wed Shred' advice, and if you have any intel on how to keep German listeners interested, I am all ears! Support the show
Dec 16, 2023 • 14:53
Ep 6 - About Instagram & Overthinking
Back with an update on how 'filming fitness stuff for social media' is going and a quick chat on Overthinking and how I am trying to stop doing it!Come say hi on Instagram, Tik Tok & YouTube (@ottojnr) Support the show
Dec 9, 2023 • 12:48
Ep 5 - About Friends, Weddings & Leafblowers
*note* - apologies for the leafblower in the background at the halfway point. A unique audio experience I am sure.After an 18 month (!) hiatus, I am back with a brief update. The plan is to try and get these going again semi-regularly in the run up to the wedding next year to keep my enormous listener base updated with general goings-on as well as to get cracking with shifting some lumber ahead of the big day.You may have also noticed that I have started pumping out some very authentic (a.k.a lo
Dec 2, 2023 • 6:04
Ep 4 - About Byron, Melbourne and the Australian Open
Been a wee while since I dusted off the USB microphone (and pop filter for anyone wanting a peek behind the kimono..) and talked about nothing in particular so plenty to discuss.A little bit of Byron in December, Melbourne for the Australian Open and some exciting events to look forward to in June and July (oh and yet another rubbish TV show gets a nod along the way).As ever, please like/subscribe and get in touch if there is anything you want to me to chat about or if you want to hop on and hav
Feb 13, 2022 • 18:27
Ep 3 - About 'No Time to Die'
This week 'Otto Talks' about the new (new in Australia at least!) James Bond film 'No Time To Die' and a trip to the Central Coast of New South Wales Support the show
Nov 13, 2021 • 17:44
Ep 2 - About the World's Worst Timezone
In Episode 2, Otto talks about the Premier League, the TV that got him and Manon through Australia's endless lockdowns and wraps up with an update on Gus.Listen, review, subscribe. All that jazz. Support the show
Oct 30, 2021 • 19:36