65. Peter Psomadelis Part 1 - Hearts, Guns, and Cheesecake

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65. Peter Psomadelis Part 1 - Hearts, Guns, and Cheesecake

Lui Diaz

Apr 06, 2025

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Peter Psomadelis is a Melbourne legend who’s lived a very colourful life and is full of stories and wisdom. This is Lui’s second chat with the one-and-only, straight from the graffiti-splattered heart of Hosier Lane. Buckle up, because this convo is a rollercoaster of unhinged chaos, deep thoughts, and some “whoa, dude” moments. Here we go!

In Episode 65, Part 1 of The Lui Diaz Podcast, host Lui Diaz sits down with Peter Psomadelis for a raw, real, and slightly bonkers catch-up in Melbourne’s iconic Hosier Lane. Fresh off the emotional whirlwind of his father’s passing the night before, Peter brings an electric mix of vulnerability, wild stories, and street-art soul to the mic. From near-death shootouts to cosmic musings about bloodlines and invisible beings, this episode is a kaleidoscope of gritty life lessons, art therapy vibes, and cheesecake-fueled camaraderie. Lui and Peter riff on everything from the ever-changing canvas of Hosier Lane to the meaning of life, all while munching on breakfast and dodging existential crises. It’s unfiltered, it’s profound, it’s a little nuts—and it’s only Part 1!

Highlights:

Peter’s “I’m Still Here” Integrity Flex (00:07:39 - 00:10:23) Peter’s dad passed away last night, and he still shows up to record with Lui, armed with breakfast and lunch. Who does that?! Lui’s mind is blown by Peter’s commitment—calling it a “monumental moment” of integrity that 99.9% of humans would’ve bailed on. “Literally everyone else on earth would have cancelled this.”

Art Therapy in Hosier Lane (00:12:45 - 00:15:33) Peter reveals how painting hearts and music notes in Hosier Lane became his lifeline after losing three loved ones in 2021-22. It’s raw, real art therapy. Lui digs into why the street matters—Peter ties it to his graffiti roots in the ‘80s, a sentimental throwback turned healing ritual.

The Nightclub Shootout Near-Miss (00:24:42 - 00:27:25) Peter casually drops that he almost got shot outside a nightclub in 2001 by a 7-foot dude with a grudge. Bullets flying, and he’s like, “Yeah, mate, missed me!” Life’s fragility hits hard here —Peter wonders why people turn to violence, sparking a rethink of his nightclub days.

Grandpa’s Shotgun Siege (00:38:00 - 00:40:23) Peter’s granddad, a war-vet-turned-hunter, pulls a shotgun on a sheriff over a cracked window, triggering an 8-hour police siege. Absolute chaos! Makes you think - family bloodlines carry baggage—Peter reflects on how war shaped his grandpa’s “staunch” mindset, for better or worse.

Bloodlines You Can’t Touch (00:52:45 - 00:53:18) Peter goes full mystic, claiming “certain bloodlines you cannot touch” after a knife-wielding dude gets nabbed by cops right behind him. Cosmic protection? Words and actions ripple through generations—Peter’s convinced some folks are untouchable, cursed if you try. Trippy stuff!

The Australian Dream Is Dead? (00:54:34 - 00:55:30) Peter drops a melancholic bombshell: “The Australian dream is probably gone.” He mourns lost community—knocking on doors, leaving flowers—replaced by division. Lui ties it to Peter’s Hosier Lane mission: art as a last bastion of connection in a disconnected world.

There you have it! Part 1 of our epic second chat - stay tuned for part 2!

🫶 Thanks again for listening and watching! Let us know what you think and catch you in the next episode.