In this Bonus Patch, Josh and Christian reflect on knowingly and repeatedly making themselves unwell by continuing to eat leftovers that have made them sick in the past. For Josh, chilli con carne. For Christian, Broccoli soup. Is it simply a question of sunk costs, stubbornness, or disbelief? We also debate the merits of riding out acid reflux versus treating it, and explore the logic behind bulk-buying psyllium husk.

From there, we take a walk through Chemist Warehouse and talk picking up prescriptions, the rituals of pharmacy shopping, and the kinds of items we always seem to leave with.

Follow us on Instagram and YouTube to see clips from the show: linktr.ee/welcometopatchwork or login to Patreon for the YouTube video link to this Bonus Patch.

In this Bonus Patch, Josh and Christian reflect on knowingly and repeatedly making themselves unwell by continuing to eat leftovers that have made them sick in the past. For Josh, chilli con carne. For Christian, Broccoli soup. Is it simply a question of sunk costs, stubbornness, or disbelief? We also debate the merits of riding out acid reflux versus treating it, and explore the logic behind bulk-buying psyllium husk.
From there, we take a walk through Chemist Warehouse and talk picking up prescriptions, the rituals of pharmacy shopping, and the kinds of items we always seem to leave with.
Follow us on Instagram and&nbsp;YouTube&nbsp;to see clips from the show: <a href="https://linktr.ee/welcometopatchwork">linktr.ee/welcometopatchwork</a> or login to Patreon for the YouTube video link to this Bonus Patch.

Have you ever wondered if it’s acceptable to bring food to someone's house and take it back home if no one has eaten it? Well if you have, then you’re in good company. Christian, Dion and Josh are Welcome to Patchwork: An Australian comedy podcast that thinks too hard about the monotony of life. By debating the obvious, challenging social conventions and improvising sketches, we're more concerned with the crumbs than the cookie.

Welcome To Patchreon

**Nominated for 'Best Comedy' at the Australian Podcast Awards 2018 & 2019**

Have you ever wondered if it’s acceptable to bring food to someone's house and take it back home if no one has eaten it? Well if you have, then you’re in good company. Christian, Dion and Josh are Welcome to Patchwork: An Australian comedy podcast that thinks too hard about the monotony of life. By debating the obvious, challenging social conventions and improvising sketches, we're more concerned with the crumbs than the cookie.

Have you ever wondered if it’s acceptable to bring food to someones house and take it back home if no one has eaten it? Christian, Dion and Josh are Welcome To Patchwork: An Australian comedy podcast that stares far too hard at everyday life.

Welcome To Patchwork

Should You Eat Leftovers That Make You Feel Sick?

After eight years, 150 episodes and approximately one and a half Bibles worth of words, Christian, Dion and Josh gather to celebrate the tangled quilt they’ve been slowly unravelling since 2017. This very special Patch, recorded live on YouTube on September 10, 2025, is best experienced by watching rather than listening. Here's a link to the YouTube livestream recording.

How have three friends managed to keep a podcast going for nearly a decade without ever truly learning how to knit, sew, or grow as people? Can a single WhatsApp message — “So we record tomorrow night?” — spark eight years of overthinking? And is it possible to look back fondly on a show that has spent more time debating calendars, microwaves and recycling etiquette than producing anything of real value?

Across Patch 150, Christian, Dion and Josh:


Look back on their early days — dodging vacuum cleaners in borrowed boardrooms, dreaming up terrible theme songs, and accidentally almost making a current affairs show.


Revisit iconic segments like Oh Wow, complete with a very special surprise cameo.


Discover that some opinions can change (you probably shouldn’t throw a full jar of kimchi straight into the bin) while others remain uncomfortably fixed (like how to microwave leftovers without scorching your fingertips).


Play a chaotic round of Patchwork Trivia


Reflect on eight years of shared milestones: house moves, breakups, pandemics, and the strange intimacy of a community built entirely on dissecting the minutiae of life.

Listen to Patch 150 and find out whether we crossed the line from nostalgia into self-indulgence.

After eight years, 150 episodes and approximately one and a half Bibles worth of words, Christian, Dion and Josh gather to celebrate the tangled quilt they&rsquo;ve been slowly unravelling since 2017. This very special Patch, recorded live on YouTube on September 10, 2025, is best experienced by watching rather than listening. <a href="https://youtube.com/live/XWUJRqx6Bvc?feature=share">Here's a link to the YouTube livestream recording</a>.
How have three friends managed to keep a podcast going for nearly a decade without ever truly learning how to knit, sew, or grow as people? Can a single WhatsApp message &mdash; &ldquo;So we record tomorrow night?&rdquo; &mdash; spark eight years of overthinking? And is it possible to look back fondly on a show that has spent more time debating calendars, microwaves and recycling etiquette than producing anything of real value?
Across Patch 150, Christian, Dion and Josh:
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Look back on their early days &mdash; dodging vacuum cleaners in borrowed boardrooms, dreaming up terrible theme songs, and accidentally almost making a current affairs show.
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Revisit iconic segments like Oh Wow, complete with a very special surprise cameo.
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Discover that some opinions can change (you probably shouldn&rsquo;t throw a full jar of kimchi straight into the bin) while others remain uncomfortably fixed (like how to microwave leftovers without scorching your fingertips).
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Play a chaotic round of Patchwork Trivia
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Reflect on eight years of shared milestones: house moves, breakups, pandemics, and the strange intimacy of a community built entirely on dissecting the minutiae of life.
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Listen to Patch 150 and find out whether we crossed the line from nostalgia into self-indulgence.

Patch #150 Livestream - Is This How You Celebrate 150 Episodes?

We begin with Josh’s so-called “worst idea ever”: a heated debate about monitor timeout settings that morphs into a discussion about energy saving, screen burn, and whether you can feel your password in your fingers. Then Dion unveils a mysterious crack on his phone’s screen protector—but can’t recall how it happened. Josh is appalled. Christian is strangely sympathetic.

Later, we find ourselves in a crowded venue with Josh, hyper-aware he’s blocking a walkway but too polite to say anything. Do you instinctively manage group positioning in public spaces, or would you rather blend in and suffer silently?

Finally, Dion tries to eat a chip. But how loud is too loud? We ask: can you tell how noisy your own chewing is? Do you pace your bites? Would you buy concert-proof lolly wrappers?

Plus: silent ten-pin bowling, mismatched perceptions of sporting ability, and a surprise theory about crowd flow and height.

Follow us on Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, Twitter and Facebook to see clips from the show: linktr.ee/welcometopatchwork

For a couple of dollars a month you can sign up to our Patreon page and get a bonus Patch every off week! Check out: www.patreon.com/welcometopatchwork

We begin with Josh&rsquo;s so-called &ldquo;worst idea ever&rdquo;: a heated debate about monitor timeout settings that morphs into a discussion about energy saving, screen burn, and whether you can feel your password in your fingers. Then Dion unveils a mysterious crack on his phone&rsquo;s screen protector&mdash;but can&rsquo;t recall how it happened. Josh is appalled. Christian is strangely sympathetic.
Later, we find ourselves in a crowded venue with Josh, hyper-aware he&rsquo;s blocking a walkway but too polite to say anything. Do you instinctively manage group positioning in public spaces, or would you rather blend in and suffer silently?
Finally, Dion tries to eat a chip. But how loud is too loud? We ask: can you tell how noisy your own chewing is? Do you pace your bites? Would you buy concert-proof lolly wrappers?
Plus: silent ten-pin bowling, mismatched perceptions of sporting ability, and a surprise theory about crowd flow and height.
Follow us on Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, Twitter and Facebook to see clips from the show:&nbsp;<a href="https://linktr.ee/welcometopatchwork">linktr.ee/welcometopatchwork</a>
For a couple of dollars a month you can sign up to our&nbsp;Patreon&nbsp;page and get a bonus Patch every off week! Check out:&nbsp;<a href="http://www.patreon.com/welcometopatchwork">www.patreon.com/welcometopatchwork</a>

Patch #149 – Do You Know How Loudly You Chew?

What begins as a practical question from Josh spirals into a breakdown of techniques, hand placement, seatbelt etiquette, and the flirtatious potential of a mid-drive unzip.
Is it safer to undo your seatbelt or ask your partner to grab the wheel?
What’s your jumper removal strategy at a red light?
Can you safely tie your shoelaces while driving?
And do you ever rev your engine?

Buckle up - or don’t - and enjoy our little detour for Patch 148.

What begins as a practical question from Josh spirals into a breakdown of techniques, hand placement, seatbelt etiquette, and the flirtatious potential of a mid-drive unzip.
<ul>
<li>Is it safer to undo your seatbelt or ask your partner to grab the wheel?</li>
<li>What&rsquo;s your jumper removal strategy at a red light?</li>
<li>Can you safely tie your shoelaces while driving?</li>
<li>And do you ever rev your engine?</li>
</ul>
Buckle up - or don&rsquo;t - and enjoy our little detour for Patch 148.

Should You Eat Leftovers That Make You Feel Sick?

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