61. Sean Collier Part 1 - Internetification

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61. Sean Collier Part 1 - Internetification

Lui Diaz

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Sean Collier

Mar 02, 2025

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Sean Collier is a Melbourne based comedian who’s traversing through Australia’s stand up comedy scene and doing a hell of a job of putting his spin on everything from day to day absurdities to big political issues.

In this episode Lui sits down for a third time with Melbourne-based comedian Sean Collier, recording live from Hosier Lane. In Part 1 of a 2-part series where the duo dives into a freewheeling conversation filled with laughs, reflections, and some deep thoughts. Sean, fresh off his first viral video and gearing up for more comedy adventures, brings his wit and perspective to the table—along with Nina’s snacks and some kombucha. From personal growth to societal shifts, this episode is a mix of casual banter and meaningful insights.

Highlights:

The Subway Bread Rant
Around the 10-minute mark, Sean and Lui go off on a hilarious tangent about Subway bread, with Sean dropping the gem: “Apparently their bread has like over 100 ingredients in it. Isn’t that f$%ked?” The discussion spirals into a comedic takedown of fast food fakery, capped with Sean’s quip about it being “McDonald’s masquerading as health food,” and Lui going back to Subway’s controversial origin story, leaving them both cracking up over the absurdity.
Dating App Dumpster Fire
Around the 20:20 mark, Sean and Lui dive into the mess that is dating apps, with Sean calling them “a catastrophe” for society (20:45). He’s not holding back, arguing that while some folks might find love online, the overall impact has been a dumpster fire. Lui chimes in with his own experience, admitting he’s tried dating apps “half a dozen times and just hated it” (20:55). He contrasts that with his real-world swagger, saying, “I can walk down the street and say hi to someone and ask them out for dinner, no worries” (21:01). Sean then drops a clever analogy about how dating apps are like makeup for women—once enough people are on them, you’re at a disadvantage if you’re not, even if everyone hates them (21:26). It’s a sharp, funny take on how tech’s warped something as human as dating, with both of them clearly preferring the old-school approach.
Lui’s Take on Working from Home
Starting at 18:17, Lui lays out his anti-work-from-home stance, and it’s a bit of a curveball after Sean’s pro-WFH vibe. Sean’s all about locking in for two hours then chilling for three (16:56), framing it as a smarter way to do intellectual work like legal stuff—none of that Industrial Revolution factory nonsense (16:37). But Lui flips it, saying, “I’ve got this anti-work-from-home opinion” (18:17), and warns about the creep of work into home life: “If you’re not careful, your workplace will penetrate your home” (18:55). He paints a picture of checking emails at 9pm (19:11) and how the initial lockdown productivity boost crashed into Netflix fatigue by the second round (19:54). It’s a thoughtful pushback—less about efficiency and more about boundaries and keeping home sacred, which Sean concedes is a “f$%king good point” (18:57).
Men’s Health
At 42:14, Sean shares a striking observation about why men struggle more after divorces: “Men are way worse at maintaining friendships… their wife’s friends become all their mates, and then when they get divorced, they’re alienated from their entire friend group.” This leads to a relatable chat about how guys let friendships lapse (like Sean’s year-long silence with his NZ mate), offering a sharp look at male social dynamics.
Art vs. Algorithms
Starting at 34:00, Sean reflects on the state of comedy and art in the digital age, lamenting how “people are making films for the trailer” and chasing Instagram reels over substance. He muses, “You’re not going to get Dark Side of the Moon if you’re trying to think of one-minute Instagram reels,” sparking a profound discussion with Lui about rejecting the “internetification of everything” to create work that’s authentic and lasting.