John Patterson from The Grates illustrated one of Mel Buttle’s tweets. Reblog this post to go into the draw to win John’s original drawing as a Valentine’s Day gift from The Minutes!
John Patterson from The Grates illustrated one of my tweets
➜ The Minutes: YOU'RE WELCOME
Since the invention of problems in 1967 people have needed advice, and when it comes to advice, like presents, Mel and Patience firmly believe it’s better to give than receive, thus ‘You’re Welcome’, Mel and Patience’s advice podcast was born.
‘You’re Welcome’ is a spin off from our original podcast offering ‘The Minutes’. ‘You’re Welcome’ is a shorter, snappier, podcast with a simple mission, to give advice to those asking.
With a banging custom theme song from John Patterson of ‘The Grates’, it’s no surprise ‘You’re Welcome’ debuted at #2 on the iTunes comedy chart and #2 overall in iTunes! Whatever though, no big deal, we’re still Jenny from The Block. Don’t be fooled by the rocks, that we’ve got, yeah IN OUR IGNEOUS ROCK COLLECTION!
Bragfest over, every bit as entertaining as it is educational, ‘You’re Welcome’ is advice for you about anything and everything, no problem is too big or small. ‘You’re Welcome’ is part common sense, part gigglefest. You talk, we listen, then we talk, then you listen to us talking about you. Hakuna Matata.
So how does it work? Well, our rad az listeners submit questions for us to answer, via our Tumblr Ask A Question or our twitter accounts. Who are we to be giving out advice to others, who do we think we are Dr Phil’s wife?
Mel is an expert at being a person, she’s survived full time office jobs, the Australian comedy circuit, living at home, being a redhead and allergies. Unlike Mel, Patience has met boys, goes outside and has spent years touring the world as a rock muso. A savvy homemaker and cat owner Patience brings a wealth of real life experience to the table, while Mel proudly recounts things she’s heard people with boyfriends say on the bus, together, we’re at least as qualified to give advice as Rose from The Golden Girls or Oprah.
Our debut episode available now on iTunes attempts to solve the following problems; should you follow someone back on twitter if they ask you to? How do you tell someone you want to pash them? Can you over-coddle a dog? Should you work for the government or stay at uni? I don’t want to be an introvert how does one change? A guy asked for my number but hasn’t called? Advanced Twistie Management. Tickling, rad or bad? Burnt out teacher seeks new career.
Thanks to everyone who has downloaded and supported us with The Minutes, we really hope you’re going to heart You’re Welcome.
‘You’re Welcome’ is released every fortnight on Thursday, just like old mate ‘The Minutes’. Listen to Episode 1 of ‘You’re Welcome’ here iTunes Non iTunes
Wanna see some pics from Mel’s Birthday as hosted by The Grates? Here you go!
L-R Mel Buttle, Tom Ballard, Patience Hodgson
L-R Sandra (mum’s mate from work), Chris- Mel’s mum, Mel.
Just a bunch of rad cats getting loose on the dance floor
Singing Happy Birthday!
L-R Krystie aka @k_wok and Dan Condon! @doncandon
Dirty Floor
Limbo!
Kate guests on The Minutes podcast
Comedian Melinda Buttle and The Grates front-lady Patience Hodgson have a free podcast called The Minutes where they talk about anything and everything. Episode 12 features Kate Cooper as their guest.
Hear it here on iTunes and here for non iTunes users.
The Grates by the sea. I shot this in the middle of winter down at Bronte. The waves were the biggest most ferocious force I have ever seen. Dwarfing Patience and John and they frolic carefree.
