Self-styled digital creator Martin ’Labzy’ Labbad describes himself as a conversationalist, not an interviewer. He is the host of realtalkwithlabzy.
What’s your connection to Brimbank?
I lived in Delahey for 21 years before I had to move due to my parents’ divorce. I’ve moved around four times around the area but have been in St Albans for 10 years.
What is your occupation or vocation and why are you passionate about it?
My day job is in warehousing, making school uniforms located in Derrimut, but my passion is being a podcaster and a voice-over artist. The reason I am passionate about the creative side because with my show I interview creative people, such as musicians, youtubers, streamers and entrepreneurs to get a deeper understanding on how the creative mind works, because I believe the best stories come from the most creative people. That’s why im passionate about my podcast.
What do you like about where you live?
What I like about were I live, is that it is close to everything I need. There is the legendary Brimbank Park which I go to every Saturday morning for my walk after gym and it feels like home.
What, if anything, would you change about where you live?
I’m not really sure what I could change, but I will say whatever changes in the near future, I will welcome it as things are always improving and changing for the citizens. Some will agree or disagree to the changes but from stories I’ve heared from the international guests on my show, I’m proud to call Melbourne my home.
Where is your favourite local place to spend time and why?
As I mentioned before Brimbank Park is my favourite place, because it’s around nature, perfect walks and hikes and a great place to watch the sunrise on a cold frosty morning and see the animals roam around the park and center myself mentally from a busy week at work.
What do you enjoy doing in your spare time?
I do watch a lot of youtube videos as I like to learn about anything that catches my attention. I like to constantly learn new things and understand the world I live in. Then to create life goals or add things to my bucket list for traveling. Also video games would be my spare time go to aswell.
Tell us something people would be surprised to know about you…
I know how to read paintings. Don’t take me to art gallery or I will be there forever.
