A powerful and hilarious chat with comedian Tilahun Hailu (formerly Joe White).We dive into:• Why he made the decision to drop “Joe White” and reclaim his real name • The wild and funny story behind how “Joe White” even started • His family’s journey relocating from Ethiopia to Australia • The emotional and personal inspiration behind his new show Emotional Blackmale • Behind the scenes of Hunted Australia • What’s next in 2026

This one goes deeper than comedy — it’s about identity, belonging, and owning your story.

Thanks so much to Tilahun (Joe) for his time, to our new sponsor The West Oak Hotel and the team at Podbooth for filming and editing the episode.