When Sam Taunton was a kid, he dreamed of becoming a professional golfer. Instead, he found himself in a blazer, behind the desk of The Project, working live on national television alongside who he calls “the smartest guy in the country."

He didn’t grow up with a lot of money and his dad would often get creative to keep the family home standing. But long before he invited the whole of Australia to his New Year’s Eve party on live TV, Sam was just a sport-obsessed kid chasing a very different future.

In this chat with Chris Spyrou, Sam reveals what it's actually like working on live TV, the moment he found out the show was no more, his gratitude journal and how losing one dream can sometimes lead to finding the right one.

Tickets to Sam's tour here

Weekend list with Helen Smith
Listener Krissy TO WATCH: Upper Middle Bogan on ABC iView
TO LISTEN: BBC World of Secrets: The Child Cancer Scam
TO DO: Dance Party
TO DO:Share the Dignity Drive

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When Sam Taunton was a kid, he dreamed of becoming a professional golfer. Instead, he found himself in a blazer, behind the desk of The Project, working live on national television alongside who he calls &ldquo;the smartest guy in the country."
He didn&rsquo;t grow up with a lot of money and his dad would often get creative to keep the family home standing. But long before he invited the whole of Australia to his New Year&rsquo;s Eve party on live TV, Sam was just a sport-obsessed kid chasing a very different future.
In this chat with Chris Spyrou, Sam reveals what it's actually like working on live TV, the moment he found out the show was no more, his gratitude journal and how losing one dream can sometimes lead to finding the right one.
<a href="https://comedy.com.au/tour/sam-taunton/">Tickets to Sam's tour here</a>
Weekend list with <a href="https://www.instagram.com/helenchristinesmith/?hl=en">Helen Smith</a>
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<li>Listener Krissy TO WATCH: Upper Middle Bogan on ABC iView</li>
<li>TO LISTEN: BBC World of Secrets: <a href="https://www.bbc.com/audio/series/w27vqtlx">The Child Cancer Scam</a></li>
<li>TO DO: Dance Party</li>
<li>TO DO: <a href="https://www.sharethedignity.org.au">Share the Dignity Drive</a></li>
</ul>
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A national daily news podcast, The Briefing gives you the latest headlines, discussion and explainer interviews to keep you informed and entertained.

Bringing you the news you need to know at 6am and 4pm Monday to Friday, and profile features across the weekend, The Briefing is Australia's go-to news podcast for your commute, coffee or exercise.

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Hosted by journalists Sacha Barbour Gatt, Chris Spyrou and Natarsha Belling.

A national daily news podcast, The Briefing gives you the latest headlines, discussion and explainer interviews to keep you informed and entertained.
Bringing you the news you need to know at 6am and 4pm Monday to Friday, and profile features across the weekend, The Briefing is Australia's go-to news podcast for your commute, coffee or exercise.
Know more in minutes.
Hosted by journalists Sacha Barbour Gatt, Chris Spyrou and Natarsha Belling.