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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30 Nov 2025

Episode 18- Season 3- Azzad Asman

Coming Out, Personal Journals, Religion & Spirituality, Sexuality

The Movie Forecast: Hits, Misses, and Queer Favourites with Filmmaker Azzad Azman This week, the table is set for a major ...

20 Nov 2025

Episode 17- Season 3- Lucas Wilson

Coming Out, Personal Journals, Religion & Spirituality, Sexuality

This week on @theopentable, we're bringing you an episode that is both profoundly serious and surprisingly invigorating. Host @craigmbrown sits ...

7 Nov 2025

Episode 16- Season 3- Daniel Nour

Coming Out, inviting in, Personal Journals, Religion & Spirituality, Sexuality

We're thrilled to welcome the award-winning Egyptian-Australian writer and journalist, Daniel Nour. Daniel is the recipient of the NSW Premier's ...