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S7 Episode 238 - 14 April 2026

Comedian, director, and writer Tegan Higginbotham returns to the podcast to discuss her recent experience at the 2026 Melbourne International Comedy Festival with her trio Watson, her favourite show that she managed to see, and why you just can't be friends with anyone who didn't enjoy Andor. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Environmental writer Gus Goswell provides the highlights from his Mallacoota walk that inspired his Walker's Journal piece; the team discuss the newest TikTok-trendy disease: goiters; comedian Chris Kent breaks down his MICF show Offline; book reviewer Sean O'Beirne talks us through Ben Lerner's novel Transcription and Mon is chuffed about her raffle winnings. With presenters Daniel Burt, Monique Sebire & Bronwyn Kuss.Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/breakfasters/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Breakfasters3RRRFM/Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/breakfasters/

It's back. And our first guest to kick off the next chapter is Lauren Bonner. Lauren Bonner is a Sydney comedian who has had an incredible (And incredibly unlucky) few years. Cast in a show by a producer of Only Murders in the Building, filmed the whole series only for the studio to scrap it during the writers strike as part of some hard ball negotiations. But Lauren bounced back to get funding for a pilot from the ABC only for a dodgy manager to spend all the funds.We talk about this and heaps more. Give it a listen and go check out her MICF or Sydney Comedy Festival show if you get the chance.Support the podcast by becoming a Patreon subscriber at patreon.com/dykwiaAnd come see the live Don't You Know Who I Am? April 26 at The Catfish in Melbourne. Tickets at joshearl.com.au/gigs Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Charlie has been holding out on getting another Saints fan on the show, but the time has come to unleash Matt Stewart. They talk about why barracking for a bad team is actually good, why the media seems to hate the Saints, and the growing conspiracy around the missing Butters audio. Follow Matt on Insta: https://www.instagram.com/mattstewartcomedy/?hl=en See Matt at MICF: https://www.comedyfestival.com.au/browse-shows/matt-stewart-and-suren-jayemanne/ See Wil on tour: https://comedy.com.au/tour/wil-anderson/ Support Everyone Relax on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/everyonerelax Everyone Relax on Insta: https://www.instagram.com/everyone.relax/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chloe Petts talks their MICF event Big Naturals Trans and intersex women and IOC ban 33.23 CN mention of transphobia and interphobiaMainstream media coverage of recent issue 46.26 CN: mention of pedophilia  

Our second-last guest this week is Award-winning musical comedian Gillian Cosgriff, joining Macca and Paul live on air to talk about her current  show at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival. Gillian Cosgriff’s here to talk about life. Not just her life. Not just your life. Life as a concept. And time. As a concept. We're living in an age of relentless productivity, where every second should be optimised. We're also outsourcing our questions to technology more than ever. But you know who has lived experience of being alive? Other people! With original songs, existential questions and the kind of clever, lyrical joy only Gillian can deliver, Life, Oh Life is musical comedy for anyone who's interested in life advice from people who have actually lived. https://www.comedyfestival.com.au/browse-shows/life-oh-life/ The post Sat, 11th April, 2026: Gillian Cosgriff, Comedian and former winner of Most Outstanding Show at the MICF, ‘Life, Oh Life’ appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

From Wayne Jackson Studios, Adam and Michael look at all the footy news. Another Easter Monday classic, Ralf the Roof is back and how stressful is coaching!Hey Adelaide - Michael is coming to do a trial show of his Melbourne International Comedy Festival show at Howling Owl.- 11 Vaughan Place, Adelaide. This Friday (April 10) - 7:30pm - free entry - just wander in. And don't forget his MICF show 'Thanks For Your Help' that begins next week - April 15 to 19 - 8:45pm at Wolfhound in Brunswick St, Fitzroy. Tix can be found at trybooking.com and score yourself a cheeky discount if you type in the promo code - junktime Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today the boys are joined by wonderful friend and even more wonderfuller comedian Lauren Bonner to ask a very important question one of YOU had: which green guy is the best to be? There are so many good green guys! There's Hulk whomst gets purple pants every time he exists. Green Goblin has goblin madness and that could be pretty neat. The Jolly Green Giant! He's so jolly! Yoda - he gets to live in a swamp! Gamora? Gets to not be in a relationship with Chris Pratt. All wonderful green guys to be and we don't even discuss these guys this episode! See. It is a good question!If you're in Melbourne for MICF you should check out Lauren's show Nobody Can Stop Me From Doing This and check out her website lauren-bonner.comLinks to everything at https://linktr.ee/plumbingthedeathstar including our terrible merch, social media garbage and where to become a subscriber to Bad Brain Boys+ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Maxon and Naomi play live and talk about the first two singles from the Brand New Album "Talking with Stangers" and Sam Nicoresti from the UK talks about her MICF show "Baby Doomer."

Ben chats about Auslan and comedy ahead of his Melbourne International Comedy Festival run. You can also see him in Ballarat as part of the MICF lineup show and doing his full festival show before heading out on tour.Tickets available for:Ballaratcat https://www.comedyfestival.com.au/browse-shows/ballaratcat/Melbourne International Comedy Festival https://www.comedyfestival.com.au/browse-shows/welcome-to-the-auslan-jungle/Ballarat https://events.humanitix.com/ben-richardson-auslan-jungle-ballarat

Lena is joined by her buffoon co-hosts Joel, Joel and Jackson to eventually discuss the problems with superpowers in job interviews. Jackson displays a problematic amount of whimsy, JD is out for Jackson's blood before we even start the show and Zammit and Lena have somehow synched up their lives. Don't forget to Toss the Boss as you enjoy all the wake sandwiches you can eat while we all wait to inevitably replaced by birds. The ADHD in this episode is palpable.Go see Lena's show Sounds Like a Brag at this year's MICF, give her instagram a follow and sign up to her newsletter directly from her website lenamooncreates.comLinks to everything at https://linktr.ee/plumbingthedeathstar including our terrible merch, social media garbage and where to become a subscriber to Bad Brain Boys+ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Start your weekend right with TGIF, hosted by Charlie Pickering. TGIF live from the Melbourne International Comedy Festival featuring special guests Luke McQueen (UK), Ben Hunter, Chloe Petts (UK) and Jess McGuire.

It's MICF time with Justine Sless discussing Bravo and Jessi Ryan re All Guts No Glory

Sarah and Richard give you a sneak peek behind the scenes of the now complete Conversations Live Tour, Brisbane edition.Comedian, Mel Buttle was one of the special guests who appeared on stage to share some photos close to her heart, and the stories attached to them. Further informationTo see Mel's photos for yourself, head to the ABC Conversations Facebook page.https://www.facebook.com/abcconvos/To binge even more great episodes of the Conversations podcast with Richard Fidler and Sarah Kanowski go the ABC listen app (Australia) or wherever you get your podcasts. There you'll find hundreds of the best thought-provoking interviews with authors, writers, artists, politicians, psychologists, musicians, and celebrities.

EP#4 [FINALE] Malaysian International Cocoa Fair 2025 feat Pn Theodora Sebastian, Datuk Dr Ramle Kasin Dan YB Datuk Matbali MusahEpisod ke4 DAN TERAKHIR INI, bersama Lembaga Koko Malaysia ini, kami bawa mask Pengerusi Bagi MICE atau Malaysian International Cocoa Exhibition yang akan berlangsung sepanjang MICF2025, dan Puan Theodora adalar yang bertanggungjawab menyusun atur bahagian booth dan program berkaitan dengan exhibitions. Selain tu seperti baisa, Datuk Dr Ramle Kasin juga kembali ke studio segak bégaya kali ni, mendalami dengan lebih terperinci tentang koko di Malaysia dan di luar negara, sertã Chairman Lembaga Koko Malaysia YB Datuk Matbali Musah.So siapa cinta chocolate? Cintakan koko? Bah ayuh dengar episode padu dan mantap ini di Spotify juga di YouTube Hari ini.Unduk Ngadau 2025 akan berada di MICF pada 27hb May 2025Kids Friendly EnvironmentEduCocoaMake your own cocoa, for freeThe biggest Cocoa Fair in Asia!Mari ramai-ramai kita datang ke Malaysian International Cocoa Fair 2025 yang akan berlangsung dari 24 hingga 27 Mei di Sabah International Convention Centre, Kota Kinabalu.Acara ini menghimpunkan peladang, usahawan, dan pakar-pakar industri koko dari seluruh negara. Ini memang satu peluang baik untuk mengenali produk tempatan, teknologi baru, dan rangkaian dengan komuniti dalam industri koko.Untuk makluman lanjut ikuti Malaysian International Cocoa Fair 2025 di Facebook dan Instagram hari ini.Malaysian International Cocoa Fair 2025 — where passion, innovation, and opportunity meet.”#micf2025 #lkm #lembagakokomalaysia #koko #cocoa #sabah #pestakoko #fypkoko #cocoafyp #fypage #fypviral

EP#3 Malaysian International Cocoa Fair 2025 feat Pn Theodora Sebastian & Datuk Dr Ramle KasinEpisod ke3 bersama Lembaga Koko Malaysia ini, kami bawa mask Pengerusi Bagi MICE atau Malaysian International Cocoa Exhibition yang akan berlangsung sepanjang MICF2025, dan Puan Theodora adalar yang bertanggungjawab menyusun atur bahagian booth dan program berkaitan dengan exhibitions. Selain tu seperti baisa, Datuk Dr Ramle Kasin juga kembali ke studio segak bégaya kali ni, mendalami dengan lebih terperinci tentang koko di Malaysia dan di luar negara.So siapa cinta chocolate? Cintakan koko? Bah ayuh dengar episode padu dan mantap ini di Spotify juga di YouTube Hari ini.- Unduk Ngadau 2025 akan berada di MICF pada 27hb May 2025- Kids Friendly Environment- EduCocoa- Make your own cocoa, for free- The biggest Cocoa Fair in Asia!Mari ramai-ramai kita datang ke Malaysian International Cocoa Fair 2025 yang akan berlangsung dari 24 hingga 27 Mei di Sabah International Convention Centre, Kota Kinabalu.Acara ini menghimpunkan peladang, usahawan, dan pakar-pakar industri koko dari seluruh negara. Ini memang satu peluang baik untuk mengenali produk tempatan, teknologi baru, dan rangkaian dengan komuniti dalam industri koko.Untuk makluman lanjut ikuti Malaysian International Cocoa Fair 2025 di Facebook dan Instagram hari ini.Malaysian International Cocoa Fair 2025 — where passion, innovation, and opportunity meet.”#micf2025 #lkm #lembagakokomalaysia #koko #cocoa #sabah #pestakoko #fypkoko #cocoafyp #fypage #fypviral

Join the Hogg Hive or be a Carol Aird on Patreon to listen ad–free, access extra eps & receive the monthly newsletter – or become a Party Girl just to help!Kate's joined by "girlfriend of the pod", comedian Zoë Coombs Marr who is about to wrap up her latest stand–up show The Splash Zone at MICF to talk White Lotus, Severance, Real Housewives of Sydney and how she also made out with one of the Real Housewives of Melbourne once.Zoë's Also Alsos:Balcony gardeningDexiesLiza Treyger's stand–up special Night Owl on Netflix Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Get tickets to Matt's MICF show here!Follow us on Instagram! Sign up to our newsletter here. Join our facebook group here or join our Discord here.You can physically send us stuff to PO BOX 7127, Reservoir East, Victoria, 3073.Want to help support the show?Sanspants+ | Shop | TeesWant to get in contact with us?Email | Instagram | Twitter | Website | Facebook Recorded and produced on Wurundjeri land, we respectfully acknowledge the Wurundjeri People of the Kulin Nation, pay our respect to their Elders past and present, and recognise that sovereignty was never ceded. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Comedian, author and former doctor Adam Kay chats about his MICF show; tech expert Vanessa Toholka celebrates the 30th anniversary of Craigslist; the team discuss the boom of luxury food heists; author Anna Matilda (aka Urban Nanna) talks about sustainability in light of her new book Everyday Permaculture and comedian Kate Dolan gives us a peek inside her mind.With presenters Monique Sebire, Daniel Burt & Nat Harris.Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/breakfasters/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Breakfasters3RRRFM/X:  https://x.com/breakfasters

From Wayne Jackson Studios, Adam and Michael look at all the footy news. Bailey Smith gives the double bird, De Koning has a choice to make and a Collingwood supporter called Eddie makes a bold claim. Grab your tickets to Adam's MICF show at trybooking.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's a Thursday in Auckland, and you know what that means: Autumn is upon us. Or maybe Spring. Tim is pioneering a new way of assigning seasons to days of the week, and Guy has some opinions. Kura Forrester, fresh off the release of Bryn & Ku's Singles Club, is gearing up for a living arrangement at MICF that has genuine sitcom potential, which the boys relate to the only way they know how: by trying to figure out which one is the Samantha of the group.Get episodes early and in video on our Substack! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Comedian Nish Kumar reflects on the state of the world at the moment ahead of his MICF show; Dr Jen helps us understand how exercise affects our brain function; Nat had a drunken run-in with her yoga teacher, Michael Harden summarizes the history of Greek food in Melbourne; film reviewers Hayley Inch has seen the instant cult classic Hundreds of Beavers and comedian Mark Watson discuss how books writing compared to stand-up comedy.With presenters Monique Sebire, Daniel Burt & Nat Harris.Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/breakfasters/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Breakfasters3RRRFM/X:  https://x.com/breakfasters

JB starts us off by assessing the appearance of the hosts, then Billy whips through the All Sports Report - with plenty of footy news heading into Gather Round. Lehmo is in studio to talk about his Gather Round show with Titus O'Reilly, and his son's one-off MICF gig! Topics Brayshaw wants to know what annoys the crap out of you, then Billy has some news you might've missed - including a bold Gather Round pitch from Tasmania. JB reviews White Lotus season 3, the Saints get more bad news on the injury front, then Adelaide's Darcy Fogarty calls in to talk about his Coopers Can Tattoo, and address Jack Higgins comments about Adelaide. Finally, Billy has a very long joke about a smoking monkey.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

British comedian Chloe Petts talks about her MICF show How You See Me, How You Don't; journalist Peter Greste chats about his life and how it became the subject of the film The Correspondent; Dr Jen takes us through the pros and cons of daylight savings; the team debate the best April Fools jokes they've come across; actor Steve Mouzakis helps bring life back into the new adaptation of David Williamson's play The Removalist and this week's Friday Funnybugger Carmelo Costa shares his frustrations of moving back in with his folks.With presenters Monique Sebire, Daniel Burt & Nat Harris.Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/breakfasters/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Breakfasters3RRRFM/X: https://x.com/breakfasters

In this episode, I sit with Performer, Producer and Comedian Lukas Meintjes (he/him). We discuss Lukas growing up gay in Zimbabwe, his extended run of If You're From Africa? at the Adelaide Fringe and upcoming run at Melbourne International Comedy Festival, the factors outside of our control when coming out, criminalized homosexuality and how those beliefs are carried down generations, the ongoing process of being out and proud, parents who encourage you to be yourself without realising, and we hear from Lukas' mum, Noeleen!

In Chapter 20, Derrick seeks more advice from Blayde about the next task in the Magilympics — and sees some interesting images of Blayde's desk. Go see Sam's show at the MICF! Get tickets here:https://www.comedyfestival.com.au/browse-shows/scam-garlepp/Hey! I'm all over the internet doing dumb stuff that I think is cool.Go find me somewhere!!!▶️ Youtube Channel: ⁠youtube.com/radiomike⁠✍️ Read my Blog: ⁠radiomike.substack.com⁠

COMEDY FEST | The Melbourne International Comedy Festival is here and Mick in the Morning is right behind. This week we were joined by Lehmo, Dave O'Niell, Dave Hughes and Geraldine Hickey. Catch Mick in the Morning LIVE from 6-9am weekdays on 105.1 Triple M. To watch your favourite new Breakfast Radio crew in action, head to YouTube. And you a laugh-fuelled feed, follow @molloy and @triplemmelb on Instagram. Remember to like and share!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, I sit with Comedian and Podcaster, Chris Demos (he/him).   We discuss the upcoming run for Chris at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival — Actually Kinda Hot, Cyclone Alfred's Old Queen status, using the term Queer as a way to say you're part of something bigger, having the courage to come out when you never thought you would, the power you have to set boundaries when you come out, a dating app being an unexpected way to help young gay men, and how aniseed jelly beans are the worst!  

In this episode, I sit with Writer and Comedian (and hopefully my future BFF) Alayne Dick (she/her). Via a disconnected mic on my end and a dodgy internet connection on Alayne's (but the show must go on, and go on it did, the content is worth it because Alayne is wonderful) we discussed Alayne's upcoming shows in Australia — bringing her show Purple is the Gayest Colour to Adelaide and Melbourne, people assuming we are straight, starting rumours about ourselves, Alayne's incredible ability to have zero celebrity crushes, alt comedy vs mainstream comedy, becoming the queer elder you needed when you were younger and why we should all be disruptive and weird with our art!

Cameron James is an award-winning stand-up comedian, musician and storyteller across stages, screens, boomboxes and podcasts.  As seen on the Melbourne International Comedy Festival Gala, Spicks & Specks, Guy Mont-Spelling Bee, Bump and more. He's won countless rave reviews for his completely unique “rockstar without a band” comedy style; blending songs as catchy as they are funny, painfully true stories and sharp improvisation.  In 2024, Cam partnered up with Aussie music legend Ben Lee's indie record label to release his own comedy music, with his single “Medium D*ck” racking up tens of thousands of Spotify streams and over 9 million views on Instagram and YouTube. His most recent one-hour solo shows, Electric Dreams and Mixtape have sold out around the country, earning him the Director's Choice Award at Sydney Comedy Festival and a nomination for the highly coveted Most Outstanding Show Award at Melbourne International Comedy Festival. He's won multiple awards including the Raw Comedy National Runner Up in 2012, multiple AWGIE Awards for Best Comedy Writing, and an APA Award for Best Entertainment Podcast. Cam has appeared on TV screens in Bump, Utopia, WTFAQ, Question Everything, At Home Alone Together, and his own comedy special on ABC's Comedy Next Gen in 2018. As a sought-after comedy writer, Cam has served multiple seasons on Gruen, Take 5, We Interrupt This Broadcast, At Home Alone Together, Win The Week and Channel Seven's Celebrity Roasts. As head comedy writer on The Feed he's won multiple AWG awards. Whilst all of this is impressive, Cameron's passion is creating his own comedy projects, from his beloved cult sketch series with Becky Lucas, The Becky & Cam Show, to the hit YouTube/Screen Australia series Finding Yeezus and the podcasts Finding Drago and Finding Desperado. The Finding series has amassed an audience of over 1.5 million around the globe, and has been described by The Australian as “tremendously bonkers” and by The AV Club as “brilliantly silly”. He is currently touring his new show “Broken Records” across Australia. Cameron James has been in just about every kind of band you can imagine from reggae to punk to rock and more making Broken Records the perfect show for the comic to bust his rock n roll and comedy chops on. Get ready to dig into Cam's record crate of his life, pinballing from hilariously true stories to cutting cultural commentary to full-blown pop songs. Following a sell-out 2024 season, Melbourne International Comedy Festival Most Outstanding Show nominee, Sydney Comedy Festival Director's Choice winner and Bad Boy of Musical Comedy* (*self-proclaimed), Cameron James is back with his biggest rock ‘n' roll show yet. Cam will tour Broken Records across Australia with songs and stories sure to crack audiences up. We chat about his love of Mike Myers, being stabbed and giving up being in a band, full circle moment with music, embracing his voice and authenticity, new shows coming up, collaborating buddies and thriving together, working with Ben Lee, getting a pilot made, rejection, trying new things plus plenty more! Check Cam out on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamcameronjames Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@iamcameronjames Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/whoiscameronjames Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4l1R6LtudMUtfjJLUL35Jn?si=yqs8FWvSR-qcH7bXVXAYzQ  Comedy tickets: https://www.livenation.com.au/cameron-james-tickets-adp1448822 ------------------------------------------- Follow @Funny in Failure on Instagram and Facebook https://www.instagram.com/funnyinfailure/ https://www.facebook.com/funnyinfailure/ and @Michael_Kahan on Insta & Twitter to keep up to date with the latest info. https://www.instagram.com/michael_kahan/ https://twitter.com/Michael_Kahan

It's quite apt that this episode has come hot on the heels of the last episode. If Chris Ryan and Luke Heggie are veterans of standup showing all the signs of world-weariness in their comedy, the guests on this episode are the polar opposites.Alex Lowes and Kushi Venkatesh are fresh faced babes at the very start of their careers in comedy. Although they've both already achieved a great deal. With Kushi virtually selling out her debut hour at the Adelaide Fringe, and Alex creating a brand new jazz/comedy hybrid show for MICF.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-saturday-quiz. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chris Parker is an award winning comedian, actor, writer, show-runner and podcaster.  This past year Chris hosted the New Zealand Comedy Festival Gala, and toured his latest show, Give Me One Good Reason Why I Shouldn't Throw My Phone Off This Bridge, to full houses throughout Australia and New Zealand. He also made his prime-time Australian TV debut on Thank God You're Here (where he won the episode) and released the highly anticipated second season of Double Parked. Chris Parker is most commonly known for his funny Instagram and TikTok videos which built him a huge social media audience over the last few years. His legendary win on the hit New Zealand TV show Celebrity Treasure Island made history! His 2018 New Zealand International Comedy Festival show Camp Binch, was awarded the prestigious Fred Award for Best Show in the Festival and went on to play to 5-star reviews and sell-out crowds at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Fun fact, the felt hat he made during the 2020 nationwide lockdown was acquired by and is on display at The Auckland Museum and Te Papa the National Museum of New Zealand. Kinda dramatic – don't you agree? Chris is a theatre graduate from the renowned drama school Toi Whakaari O Aotearoa and he has appeared in and written multiple theatre shows across New Zealand, most notably Hudson and Halls Live! Where Chris played one-half of the famous gay cooking duo, David Halls and won best actor at the 2017 Wellington Theatre Awards. Chris has appeared in feature films such as Baby Done, The Breaker Upperers and Nude Tuesday and has two feature films of his own currently in development. As a comedian and writer Chris is a regular face on New Zealand television appearing on 7 Days, Have You Been Paying Attention NZ, Jono and Ben, Funny Girls, Season 3 of Taskmaster New Zealand and the sitcom Golden Boy. Chris also co-hosts the podcast The Male Gays with fellow comedian Eli Matthewson, which has an upcoming digital video series in production. Chris was listed as The Herald's top 5 Entertainment Heroes of 2020 and in 2021, was nominated for Television Personality of the Year. In 2022, Chris was the recipient of the inaugural Topp Prize awarded by the New Zealand Comedy Trust for Aotearoa's most generous and gifted comedian. That same year released the comedy/documentary special Chris Parker: Back To School, about all boy schools in Christchurch. Chris embarked on an Australian and New Zealand national tour of his show Gentle Man to sold-out crowds and 5-star reviews and his debut novel Here for a Good Time was released through Allen & Unwin. In 2023, Chris toured his new show, Lots of Love, Chris Parker, to sold-out audiences in Australia and New Zealand. Chris's new comedy series, Double Parked, premiered in June and was created and written with Alice Snedden. He was the show runner and writer for the narrative comedy series Double Parked and is currently touring his live stand up (Stop Being So Dramatic) shows across New Zealand and Australia. Stop Being So Dramatic are four words the self-proclaimed People's Princess of Aotearoa Chris Parker has heard his whole life. Now those words also happen to be the name of his show touring Australia and New Zealand in 2025. At the culturally relevant age of 34, Chris is ready to address the drama queen allegations head-on. Stop Being So Dramatic promises to be an hour of high-intensity, feverishly paced and dizzyingly expressive comedy, it's a one-man variety spectacle, chill, stand-up hour of laughs. That doesn't sound dramatic at all – does it? Chris admits, there is some merit to the accusations, such as crying in every speech he's ever delivered publicly, and there may have been a situation this year where he slept on his neck weirdly resulting in a neck brace. Still, Chris is sure he's just a chilled guy, down to Earth and he's ready to prove it to you in Stop Being So Dramatic.   We chat about his evolving voice, performing on a broken foot (multiple times), being an improv king and his 10 hour improv day, being the felting guy, his upcoming tour, being a show runner and leadership, thriving on celebrity treasure island plus plenty more! Check Chris out on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrisparker11 Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chrisparkernz Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/itschrisparker Website: https://www.chrisparkercomedy.com Melbourne comedy tickets: https://www.comedyfestival.com.au/browse-shows/stop-being-so-dramatic/ ------------------------------------------- Follow @Funny in Failure on Instagram and Facebook https://www.instagram.com/funnyinfailure/ https://www.facebook.com/funnyinfailure/ and @Michael_Kahan on Insta & Twitter to keep up to date with the latest info. https://www.instagram.com/michael_kahan/ https://twitter.com/Michael_Kahan

Amy Gledhill is an award winning stand up comedian, actor, writer and podcaster. She is the winner of Edinburgh Comedy Awards 2024 Best Show for Make Me Look Fit On The Poster which is touring in Melbourne for the International comedy festival. She's also one half of the award-winning double act called the ‘The Delightful Sausage'. After taking the UK by storm, Amy is nothing short of a comedy powerhouse. Known for her unique blend of insightful observations and confessional anecdotes, she brims with natural warmth and charm. As a multi-award-winning comedian, actor, and writer, Amy is the only artist ever to be nominated for the prestigious Edinburgh Comedy Award twice in the same year. Her show ‘The Girl Before The Girl You Marry' was nominated for Best Live Show- National Comedy Awards 2023 and Best Newcomer at the Edinburgh Fringe. She's been on The Jonathan Ross Show, The One Show, Pointless Celebrities, The Stand Up Sketch Show, Alma's Not Normal, Would I lie to You?  Sex Education, Hypothetical, Guessable, Alan Davies As Yet Untitled, The Emily Atack Show plus plenty more. In 2024 she was commissioned by Channel 4 to write a brand new comedy Blap 'Toads', in which she starred as Amber, a bride-to-be who gets cold feet on the morning of her wedding. Amy is a triple nominated writer, gaining a nomination for three consecutive shows. Beyond writing for live work she was the lead writer on the multi-award nominated Emily Atack Show, The BAFTA winning Class Dismissed and wrote on (and starred in) CBBC's hit show Big Fat Like demonstrating she is a sharp joke writer whilst also excelling at long form and character work. In her double act The Delightful Sausage they have written to a brief and performed on shows such as Late Night Mash and Stand Up To Cancer which went out live on Channel 4. As well as writing a Radio 2 special The Delightful Sausage; On Staycations and a six part Radio 4 series where they interview children and write sketches around their questions called Big Little Questions. Amy co-hosts the hit podcast Northern News featured in The Guardian's Best Podcasts of 2023 so far…  Amy has been a guest on James Acaster and Ed Gamble's Off Menu and Richard Herring's RHLSTP as well as many more. Amy will also be in the upcoming TV mini-series Run Away sometime next year. Amy will be in Melbourne for the Melbourne International comedy Festival, so check them out (links below) We chat about her love of crisps and ballroom dancing, winning awards, The Delightful Sausage and collaboration, her new detective role coming out, balance, toxic positivity, analysing dreams, her upcoming tour in Melbourne + plenty more Check Amy out on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thatamygledhill/ Melbourne shows: https://www.comedyfestival.com.au/browse-shows/amy-gledhill/ Website: https://amygledhill.co.uk/ ------------------------------------------- Follow @Funny in Failure on Instagram and Facebook https://www.instagram.com/funnyinfailure/ https://www.facebook.com/funnyinfailure/ and @Michael_Kahan on Insta & Twitter to keep up to date with the latest info. https://www.instagram.com/michael_kahan/ https://twitter.com/Michael_Kahan

Joel Creasey is one of Australia's most-popular, acclaimed, and charmingly controversial stand-up comedians, television and radio presenters as well as an actor and writer. Embarking on his stand-up career at just 15-years-old, Joel harnessed his outrageous wit, sass and unrivalled storytelling abilities to cement himself as Australia's undisputed ‘Crown Prince of Comedy' and one of the most sought-after and hottest comedians in the world. Every year Joel's live show audiences grow, as punters in-the-know flock for an hour of no-holds-barred belly laughs. Joel has cemented his reputation for slicing, dicing and smashing through pop culture – and himself – with unflinching candour and brutal home truths. He cuts through celebrity spin to tell you how it is with charm, irreverence and the ultimate payoff of epic laughs.  Stand-up Joel embarked on his first solo tour aged 19, earning himself a Best Newcomer nomination at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival. He has since sold out tours of Australia, the UK, Asia and the USA. In 2013 Joel was hand-picked to support Joan Rivers on her US tour, the legendary rivers Joan going on to say: “He is a f*cking star!”. Recent tours include Poser (2017), Blonde Bombshell (2018), Drink, Slay, Repeat (2019) and Messy Bitch (2020-22).  He is currently touring his new show around Australia ‘THANKS FOR BEING HERE'. A hilariously unfiltered hour of unflinching candour and brutal home truths. Tickets on sale now! (links below). Streaming  Joel's Netflix's Comedians of the World stand-up special ‘Thirsty' was launched globally to rave reviews, and a second broadcast stand-up special, ‘Fame Whore,' filmed at the iconic Sydney Opera House, airs on Amazon Prime worldwide. Joel joined some of Australia's top comedians on Amazon's Prime, outrageous social experiment hosted by Rebel Wilson, ‘LOL: Last One Laughing' Radio Joel made the huge leap into radio in 2020, joining Australia's number one national drive show on Nova. ‘Kate, Tim & Joel' airs weekdays across the country from 3.00pm-6.00pm.  TV Joel's list of TV credits is vast and varied, from his coveted role as co-host of SBS's ‘Eurovision Song Contest' alongside Myf Warhurst, to the raw and highly acclaimed comedy ABC documentary, Gaycrashers, via dating show Take Me Out, and hosting roles on SBS' coverage of Sydney Mardi Gras and the Royal Wedding in 2018. He is a familiar face on The Project, The Great Debate, Comedy Up Late, 20 to 1, Have You Been Paying Attention, Talkin' About Your Generation, Spicks and Specks, The Big Music Quiz, Studio Ten, A League of Their Own, Dirty Laundry, How Not to Behave and It's a Date, and many more. Acting In 2017, Joel made his acting debut in Channel 10's new Comedy Drama ‘Sisters' alongside a stellar cast including Magda Szubanski, Lucy Durack and Catherine McClements, and in 2018 he made his soap debut on Neighbours. Joel entered the world of theatre in 2020, performing the role of George in ‘The Boy, George,' a hilarious one-man play he co-wrote and co-produced with Richard Carroll.  Writing Joel penned his first memoir, Simon & Schuster-published ‘THIRSTY: Confessions of a Fame Whore', which he dedicated to the late Joan Rivers. Like Joel, Thirsty is acerbically funny, and full of his most personal, hilarious, joyous, heartbreaking, outrageous, ridiculous and scandalous stories.  Awards A self-described shameless ‘fame whore', Joel is an Australian entertainment staple, Joel won GQ Comedian of the Year in 2016, Best Presenter at the 2017 LGBTI Awards, and was selected as one of Cosmopolitan's top 50 influential LGBTQI voices in their inaugural Rainbow List. Good stuff Joel won a legion of fans when he appeared in the first Australian season of I'm a Celebrity…Get Me Out of here, raising funds for his charity Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation in 2015. In 2017, Joel was selected as ambassador for Skyy Vodka's #CheerstoEquality campaign. We chat about his love of aviation, ‘my weird obsession', anxiety, new shows across Australia, ambition, drive & saying yes, authenticity and being yourself, fame, moving to radio, comparing + plenty more!   Check Joel out on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joelcreasey Tour dates / Australian shows: https://www.livenation.com.au/joel-creasey-tickets-adp1111513 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joelcreasey/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@joelcreasey   Twitter / X : https://x.com/joelcreasey ------------------------------------------- Follow @Funny in Failure on Instagram and Facebook https://www.instagram.com/funnyinfailure/ https://www.facebook.com/funnyinfailure/ and @Michael_Kahan on Insta & Twitter to keep up to date with the latest info. https://www.instagram.com/michael_kahan/ https://twitter.com/Michael_Kahan

In this episode, I sit with comedian and content creator Maddy Weeks (they/them).   We discuss favourite ice-cream flavours, Maddy's journey into comedy, being allies before coming out, gender envy, coming out on stage via a ukulele song, repressing parts of ourselves as children and having the courage to unlearn being an actor in our own life to become our truest selves!

Jordan L Jones is an actor who stars as ‘Jazz', aka (DJ Jazzy Jeff), on the drama series “Bel-Air,” currently streaming on Peacock. The series holds the title of highest rating on Peacock and was named one of Entertainment Weekly's Biggest Entertainment film/TV project of 2022. Jordan has had the unique opportunity to portray more than one role based on a real person.  Jordan was a series regular on the Fox TV comedy “REL,” based on the life of comedian Lil Rel Howery.  His other credits include FX's award-winning series “Snowfall,” CBS's “All Rise,” and the Netflix/Chuck Lorre comedy “Disjointed.” We chat about being the snapchat king, being a PA, wisdom from his mum, cancelled shows and regrets, rejection, Bel Air, moving forward plus plenty more. The video footage of this entire chat is now out as well (one day after release)! So check them out on YouTube under Michael Kahan Check Jordan out on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jordanljones Twitter / X: https://x.com/JordanLJones_ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@jordanljones Twitch: JordanLJones

From Wayne Jackson Studios, Adam and Michael look at all the footy news. The Baggers get a crucial double goal, Adam hits Gather Round and Port have a coaching succession plan which will work out perfectly and everything's fine. Don't forget tickets to Michael's MICF show - Michael Chamberlin's Completely Incomplete History of Australian Rules.Tickets at - https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1145738 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Get tickets for Annie and Lena's MICF show!Sign up to our newsletter here. Join our facebook group here or join our Discord here.You can physically send us stuff to PO BOX 7127, Reservoir East, Victoria, 3073.Want to help support the show?Sanspants+ | Shop | TeesWant to get in contact with us?Email | Twitter | Website | Facebook | RedditOr individually at;Hayden | CassRecorded and produced on Wurundjeri land, we respectfully acknowledge the Wurundjeri People of the Kulin Nation, pay our respect to their Elders past and present, and recognise that sovereignty was never ceded. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Would you believe that a conversation with a singer-songwriter will change how you think about exercise? In this ep Osher chats with singer-songwriter Angie McMahon about exercise, minding her mental health, overcoming fear of performing, and assessing her relationship with alcohol. ‌ Check out Angie on tour: Home - Angie McMahon Get tickets to the last few MICF shows: Osher Günsberg - NTNNNNN | Melbourne International Comedy Festival 2024 If you enjoyed this, you might like our ep with Melissa Etheridge: 519: Melissa Etheridge on grief, connection and redemption Get on the mailing list: Osher Günsberg - Better Than Yesterday Podcast | Linktree Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Checking in, March 29, 2024What did you think of this episode?Leave a comment on insta @osher_gunsbergGet tickets to Osher's Live gigs at MICF https://bit.ly/ntnnnnn24Get on the mailing list https://bit.ly/oglinktreeGot suggestions for Better Than Yesterday? I'd love you to get involved in our listener survey! https://podcastsurvey.typeform.com/osherCome check out our new Better Than Yesterday Instagram account - https://instagram.com/ogbetterthanyesterdayAnything else? Come visit us on discord. Join the oshergünsberg Discord Server Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

See Lauren's MICF show!Sign up to our newsletter here. Join our facebook group here or join our Discord here.You can physically send us stuff to PO BOX 7127, Reservoir East, Victoria, 3073.Want to help support the show?Sanspants+ | Shop | TeesWant to get in contact with us?Email | Twitter | Website | Facebook | RedditOr individually at;Hayden | CassRecorded and produced on Wurundjeri land, we respectfully acknowledge the Wurundjeri People of the Kulin Nation, pay our respect to their Elders past and present, and recognise that sovereignty was never ceded. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Have you ever thought what it might be like to lose your father when you were still a toddler, but in many ways come to know him intimately through the ways people - sometimes strangers - told you how he made them feel? That's the absolute reality for Robert Irwin who joins Osher for this episode.‌They talk about conservation, photography, having a Dad who was a super-hero and Robert reveals the true role of Terri Irwin in the legacy of this famous conservation dynasty.‌Catch Robert Hosting “Im a Celebrity Get me out of here”: Watch full episodes of TV shows for free on 10 play Get tickets to the MICF shows: Osher Günsberg - NTNNNNN | Melbourne International Comedy Festival 2024 If you enjoyed this, you might like this ep about the environment: 449: How a coat, a bug, and a governor led a team of Australians to create the modern world Get on the mailing list: Osher Günsberg - Better Than Yesterday Podcast | Linktree Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After seeing a poster for a lost cat, Osher wanted to talk about what it means to be a cat owner. As a former owner of two furry, purry executioners, he was shocked at recent research out of ANU which shows that the scale of devastation that domestic, cute, furry pet cats are having on native wildlife is absolutely catastrophic. (Not even sorry for that pun)This is absolutely not a rant against cats.What did you think of this episode?Leave a comment on insta @osher_gunsbergGet tickets to Osher's Live gigs at MICF https://bit.ly/ntnnnnn24Get on the mailing list https://bit.ly/oglinktreeGot suggestions for Better Than Yesterday? I'd love you to get involved in our listener survey! https://podcastsurvey.typeform.com/osherCome check out our new Better Than Yesterday Instagram account - https://instagram.com/ogbetterthanyesterdayAnything else? Come visit us on discord. Join the oshergünsberg Discord Server Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Do you talk to yourself harshly? Did you know it's as threatening as if someone else talked to you that way? Parenting expert Gen Muir is my guest today, in an episode packed with tools and techniques to help you (and me) not be so hard about potentially ruining the life of these kids we love so much. Her new book Little People, Big Feelings is an insight into not just powerful, research based tools and techniques - but a real-life reflection that this powerhouse Mum of four boys uses every day with her own family. The great news - apparently we only need to get it right 30% of the time to get an A in parenting. I wish highschool had those pass marks! We cover a lot - the role of self-compassion in parenting and the challenges of step-parenting, the importance of building strong relationships with children and creating a nurturing and supportive environment, self compassion around your own journey as a parent and - a vital discussion about choosing the right vehicle for your family. Enjoy the show. MICF shows on sale now Tickets at oshergunsberg.comhttps://www.comedyfestival.com.au/2024/shows/osher-guensberg-ntnnnnGot suggestions for Better Than Yesterday? I'd love you to get involved in our listener survey! https://podcastsurvey.typeform.com/osherStay up to date by joining the mailing list here: Osher Günsberg - Better Than Yesterday Podcast | LinktreeCome check out our new Better Than Yesterday Instagram account - https://instagram.com/ogbetterthanyesterdayAnything else? Come visit us on discord. Join the oshergünsberg Discord Server Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Are you a drinker? Is it serving you? When you drink did it used to be fun? Then it was fun with some problems, and now it's just problems? 14 years and one day ago, my life was nothing but problems. One day at a time it's got a lot better. Here's 14 ways I stay sober today. Checking in, March 18, 2024 MICF shows on sale now Tickets at oshergunsberg.com https://www.comedyfestival.com.au/2024/shows/osher-guensberg-ntnnnnGot suggestions for Better Than Yesterday? I'd love you to get involved in our listener survey! https://podcastsurvey.typeform.com/osherStay up to date by joining the mailing list here: Osher Günsberg - Better Than Yesterday Podcast | LinktreeCome check out our new Better Than Yesterday Instagram account - https://instagram.com/ogbetterthanyesterdayAnything else? Come visit us on discord. Join the oshergünsberg Discord Server Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The week's news wrap-up ft @jeeves from the NTNNNNN news team is here.Kate's clone-brush conundrums, Ute Taxes and TikTok traumas all uncovered - link where you think it is to listen and get tickets to the upcoming live gigs at the Melb International comedy festival.Share with a person who sleeps with a man that has a noisy penis.MICF shows on sale now Tickets at oshergunsberg.comhttps://www.comedyfestival.com.au/2024/shows/osher-guensberg-ntnnnnGot suggestions for Better Than Yesterday? I'd love you to get involved in our listener survey! https://podcastsurvey.typeform.com/osherStay up to date by joining the mailing list here: Osher Günsberg - Better Than Yesterday Podcast | LinktreeCome check out our new Better Than Yesterday Instagram account - https://instagram.com/ogbetterthanyesterdayAnything else? Come visit us on discord. Join the oshergünsberg Discord Server Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on Thumb Cramps, PC MARCHTER RACE continues with first time guest Lauren Bonner as we look at Microsoft 3D Pinball: Space Cadet for the PC, Risk of Rain 2 for the PS5 but also the PC and Suika Game for the Nintendo Switch but also the PC. Plus, coffee cup etiquette and the ideal dressing for spaghetti. Another episode worth getting off the bus for! Buy Tickets to Lauren's MICF show; Imagine Having Anything At AllBuy an official Pikman shirt: https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/150221669Email us at ThumbCrampsPod@gmail.com Find us on Instagram;Jackson | Duscher | Thumb Cramps | Lauren | Big Natural TalentsFind us on X;Jackson | Duscher | Thumb Cramps | LaurenWatch us on Twitch;Jackson | Duscher You can physically send us stuff to PO BOX 7127, Reservoir East, Victoria, 3073.Join our facebook group here or join our Discord here.Theme music by Benny Davis! You can find all his stuff at his website or check out his YouTube channel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

MELISSA ETHERIDGE is my guest this week. Yes, THE Melissa Etheridge. She's touring once again, kicking off in Perth in May, then heading east stopping all stations, Adelaide, Melbourne, Gold Coast and Sydney (which is already sold out). She's bringing some family with her as you're about to hear she is very very excited about it. If this is your first time hearing about this remarkable woman, let me bring you up to speed. Melissa Etheridge is a Grammy winning, Oscar winning singer/songwriter superstar. For over 30 years her distinctive voice has told stories of love, passion and heartache. She's publicly lived through challenges that most people experience in private - her journey of coming out, a cancer diagnosis, hair loss from the chemo, and recently the absolutely tragic loss of her son Beckett who passed away from an opioid overdose at just 21. Yeah, heads up - we talk about that, and I end up crying in this chat. Melissa, however, has used her grief to explore ways of treating addiction by supporting world-first research into the use of plant medicines previously associated with sacred ceremony and how they might be able to save lives so affected by addiction.MICF shows on sale now Tickets at oshergunsberg.comhttps://www.comedyfestival.com.au/2024/shows/osher-guensberg-ntnnnnGot suggestions for Better Than Yesterday? I'd love you to get involved in our listener survey! https://podcastsurvey.typeform.com/osherStay up to date by joining the mailing list here: Osher Günsberg - Better Than Yesterday Podcast | LinktreeCome check out our new Better Than Yesterday Instagram account - https://instagram.com/ogbetterthanyesterdayAnything else? Come visit us on discord. Join the oshergünsberg Discord Server Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Get tickets to Tim's MICF show here: https://www.comedyfestival.com.au/2024/shows/legal-thrillerSign up to our newsletter here. Join our facebook group here or join our Discord here.You can physically send us stuff to PO BOX 7127, Reservoir East, Victoria, 3073.Want to help support the show?Sanspants+ | Shop | TeesWant to get in contact with us?Email | Twitter | Website | Facebook | RedditOr individually at;Hayden | CassRecorded and produced on Wurundjeri land, we respectfully acknowledge the Wurundjeri People of the Kulin Nation, pay our respect to their Elders past and present, and recognise that sovereignty was never ceded. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.