Tom Sainsbury On Being 75% Gay, Chris Parker Friendship, Jacinda Ardern Controversy & Donating Sperm
Episode Description
Tom Sainsbury is a comedian, actor, writer, director, podcaster. And these are just some of the many hats he wears!
I’ve been a fan of Tom’s social media videos for ages, so this was an honor to get to sit down and learn a bit more about Tom himself…beyond the hundreds of characters he has brought to life.
We spent the first 20 minutes talking about the inner workings of his social media sketches where he is the master of observation. He has a massive talent for mimicking the mannerisms of New Zealanders.
We discuss his upbringing in rural Waikato and how being a farm kid steered him towards becoming a vegan.
His sexuality and why he is 75% gay and why he didn’t come out to his parents until he was 28.
His journey as a sperm donor for a lesbian couple and his role as a biological parent.
His awkward encounter with Katy Perry in Las Vegas
The huge lie he told to land his first ever acting job (this story is unreal!).
Why he practices Buddhism and much more.
I get the feeling Tom is possibly more comfortable observing and channeling others than revealing too much of himself, so this was a real treat.
Brief Summary
Tom Sainsbury discusses his comedy career, creative process, and personal experiences as a donor and public figure.
Key points
- Tom and Dom Socks. A playful idea for a company name that reflects their rhyming names.
- The Art of Observation. Tom shares how his family influenced his observational skills.
- Contentious Videos and Cancellation. Tom talks about the risks of creating provocative content.
- The Complexity of Farming Life. Farming is a mix of love for animals and the harsh realities of life.
- Coming Out Journey. Navigating the complexities of sexuality in a conservative environment.
- The Donor Experience. A humorous and candid look at the challenges of being a sperm donor.
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Episode highlights
- Tom and Dom SocksA playful idea for a company name that reflects their rhyming names.“We should have a company called Tom and Dom!”0:20Nov 19, 2024
- The Art of ObservationTom shares how his family influenced his observational skills.“I think the observation kind of thing came from my family.”2:21Nov 19, 2024
- Contentious Videos and CancellationTom talks about the risks of creating provocative content.“Cancellation is always a thing to worry about.”17:14Nov 19, 2024
- The Complexity of Farming LifeFarming is a mix of love for animals and the harsh realities of life.“It's hard to see animals you love get killed.”22:50Nov 19, 2024
- Coming Out JourneyNavigating the complexities of sexuality in a conservative environment.“I probably would have known if I was honest with myself.”25:13Nov 19, 2024
- The Donor ExperienceA humorous and candid look at the challenges of being a sperm donor.“I passed out during my blood tests!”33:34Nov 19, 2024
- The Complexity of RelationshipsTom discusses the evolution of relationships and the importance of past experiences.“Everyone needs those bad experiences because it's like the evolution process.”38:50Nov 19, 2024
- A Memorable Katy Perry EncounterTom shares a humorous story about meeting Katy Perry while sunburned and sweaty.“I was so badly sunburned and I was so hot and I was so sweaty.”42:10Nov 19, 2024
