The Open Table

11 Jul 2025

Episode 1- Season 3- Carmelo Costa

Arts, Comedy, Performing Arts, Religion & Spirituality, Society & Culture

Season 3 of The Open Table is here!

We’re thrilled to kick off the new season with the hilarious and heartfelt Carmelo Costa — comedian, cat lover, and regular at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival.

In this episode, Carmelo opens up about coming out, life after catholicism, navigating the comedy scene, and everything in between. Expect laughs, honesty, and a few surprises along the way.

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13 Mar 2026

Episode 6 – Season 4 – Azzad Azman (Film Maker, Film and Oscar Buff)

Arts, Sexuality, TV & Film

In this episode, Craig chats to Azzad Azman (Director of the upcoming queer short film, 'Before It Goes Down', about ...

16 Feb 2026

Episode 2 – Season 4 – AFLW Star Tilly Lucas-Rodd

Personal Journals, Sexuality

This episode of The Open Table features a special guest from the world of elite sport: GWS Giants AFLW player ...

15 Feb 2026

Episode 1 – Season 4 – Joe Ball, Victorian Commissioner for LGBTIQA+ Communities

Education, Government & Organisations, Health, Mental Health, Personal Journals, Politics, Sexuality

This episode of The Open Table features a special guest Joe Ball, Victorian Commissioner for LGBTIQA+ Communities. Joe Ball is leading ...