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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 an

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, Guessa

Nick White is one of the fastest-rising faces in Australian comedy. With well over half a million followers across social media, Nick is well-known for his impressions, characters and sketch comedy, which have earned him over 45 million likes on TikTok. The Brisbane-born comedian spent a few years in New York City where he performed at Greenwich Village Comedy Club, The Comic Strip and Broadway Comedy Club, where he earned a residency. After leaving his career in architecture to pursue full-time comedy in 2022, Nick’s first solo stand-up show had a sold-out run across Australia’s east coast the following year. Nick’s comedy has also made an impact abroad, and in 2023 he performed a sold-out run of shows in London. His work has been featured on HuffPost, The Independent, Junkee and you have probably heard his lovely baritone voice on the triple j airwaves. Nick brings his new live show, “I'm Scared, Babe”, to Australian audiences in 2025, so check them out, tour dates in the episode notes. His special is now o

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 U

Charlene Kaye is a singer- song writer, musician, comedian and actor who releases music under the moniker KAYE. She has carved out a unique path in the entertainment industry, beginning with her time performing with TEAM STARKID, the viral internet sensation founded by her University of Michigan classmate, Emmy award-winning actor Darren Criss. Since then, she has released multiple albums and opened for Arctic Monkeys, alt-J, St. Vincent, and Metallica. Rolling Stone Magazine gave Kaye’s 2019 single “Closer Than This” 5/5 stars and hailed her as “a fully realized pop goddess.” Charlene’s short-form comedy on Instagram Reels and TikTok is a phenomenon in and of itself. This spring, she skyrocketed to viral fame with “Every Taylor Swift Song,” a genius musical breakdown with 16 million views on Instagram, which incited BBC 1 to interview her on UK national radio. She has since followed it up with “Every Dua Lipa Song,” “Every Charli XCX song,” and “Every Chappell Roan Song,” which Chappell herself commented, “E

Derek Wilson is an actor who can currently be seen recurring on both GEN V and THE BOYS as fan favorite “Tek Knight.” He starred opposite Josh Hutcherson and Eliza Coupe for 3 seasons of Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg’s Hulu comedy, FUTURE MAN. Other television credits include a series regular on AMC’s PREACHER, recurring roles on BILLIONS, THE GOOD WIFE, and RECTIFY, and guest stars on PERSON OF INTEREST and AQUARIUS. Features include THE LAST GIRL and the upcoming OXALIS. Derek holds a MFA from NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts. He started his career on stage appearing in such productions as ANNA CHRISTIE as well as 22 of Shakespeare's plays including Henry IV, Richard III and the Broadway revival of MACBETH. We chat about doing over 20 Shakespeare plays, Future Man, going to acting school at 29, previously being a ‘serious actor’ guy, human messiness, perfection, anxiety, David Koechner, his life changing call after Preacher, his soul dog, plus plenty more! The video footage of this entire chat is now out as w

Dawn Del Russo is an on air fashion expert, author, lifestylist, consultant, spokesperson and CEO. For 18 years, Dawn has navigated the dynamic world of fashion, gracing screens on hit shows like CBS Morning, Access Hollywood Live, Meredith Vieira, Extra TV, E News!, Fox NY, and New York Live as an on-air fashion & beauty expert. She represents brands Rebecca Minkoff, and Marc Fisher on QVC currently. Her expertise extends beyond TV, with features in Vogue Italia, InStyle, Cosmo, Real Simple, Life & Style, and US Weekly. But her journey doesn't stop there. Dawn is also, an entrepreneur at heart, leading 3 thriving brands: ·        LiveTheGlamour.com: Her popular fashion blog, inspires readers with style tips and industry insights. ·        BellaDawn.com: A fashion boutique transformed into a successful brand consulting company, empowering others to build their dreams. ·        SentialGem.com: Her latest venture, offering luxurious fine gemstone beauty products. Dawn is a testament to the power of f

David Correos is an award-winning stand-up comedian as well as an actor. He is the winner of the Billy T Award in 2016 and best newcomer at the Sydney comedy festival in 2024 as well as being nominated for the prestigious Best Show Fred Award at the 2021 New Zealand International Comedy Festival. He continues to establish himself as one of New Zealand’s best. David’s appearances on Taskmaster NZ and Guy Mont-Spelling Bee (ABC TV) have seen his popularity soar in recent years. He is well known for putting his body and mind on the line for entertainment, David continually pushes the boundaries of comedy and presents some of the most absurd performances ever seen. He has a number of shows across Australia so check them out! (links below/ in episode notes). Here’s the blurb: The New Zealand comic is taking the world by storm, David Correos, is back with his new show, Noise Zealand, combining the powers of comedy and rave into one hour of chaotic fun. We chat about his 51 hour stream, ‘shock’ comedy, making profou

David Hobson is an Australian tenor, composer and performer. He is Australian Royalty in the music space and is one of Australia’s best known operatic and recording artists. He has sung many roles for Opera Australia and in both state and international opera companies, including his award-winning performances of Rodolfo (La Boheme) and the title role in Orphee. Other roles include Don Ottavio (Don Giovanni), Ferrando (Cosi fan Tutte), Count Almaviva (The Barber of Saville), Nadir (Pearl Fishers), Lindoro (L’Italiana in Algeri), Frederic (The Pirates of Penzance), The Architect in the world premiere of The Eighth Wonder, Eisenstein (Die Fledermaus), the title role in Candide, Danilo (The Merry Widow) and Aristaeus/Pluto (Orpheus in the Underworld). In the world of music theatre, David has played the role of Caractacus Potts in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Buddy in Sondheim’s Follies and Nicky Arnstein in Funny Girl. Special engagements include appearing with the San Francisco Opera in the world premiere of Dangero

Des Bishop is a stand up comedian, podcaster, writer and author. His new comedy special, ‘Of All People’ Is now out on 800 Pound Gorilla Media (links below) . Of All People is an hour of original stand-up and a culmination of years of experience on stage all over including in Queens, Ireland, and China. Bishop crafts high-energy stories and jokes, bringing the audience on a wildly entertaining ride through tales of his international travels and the gap between his looks and attitude. The openness and honesty of his presenting style combined with his restless imagination and perceptive observations make Des Bishop a must-see for fans of unique, insightful and provocative comedy. Now a massive star in Ireland, native New Yorker, Des moved from Queens to Ireland in his mid-teens in 1990. He first came to prominence with his extraordinary TV series The Des Bishop Work Experience (2004), where he lived on minimum wage in a series of different jobs in Ireland. Mixing this documentary footage with stand-up, the seri

Sahana Srinivasan is an actor and comedian. They are currently appearing in Amazon’s new family comedy, The Pradeeps of Pittsburgh. Following the newly emigrated Pradeep family as they retell (often through conflicting versions!) the story of their first few humorous months adjusting from Indian to American culture from an interrogation room. Sahana stars as the oldest and most rebellious child, daughter ‘Bahnu’, who has found herself instantly drawn to her neighbor next door – one of the many ways her family finds themselves personally and professionally intertwined with the polar opposite family across the street. Naveen Andrews, Sindhu Vee, Ashwin Sakthivel, Arjun Sriram, Megan Hilty, Ethan Suplee, Pete Holmes and Nicholas Hamilton also star. Directed and EP’d by Michael Showalter and inspired by the personal experiences of Emmy-nominated creator Vijal Patel. Sahana is best known for hosting the science focused Netflix docuseries, BRAINCHILD, produced by Pharrell Williams in 2018, Sahana has since recurred

Taylor Cole is an actor who is perhaps best known for her recurring roles in THE ORIGINALS on the CW in addition to TV Land’s IMPASTOR, the CW’s SUPERNATURAL, and A&E’s THE GLADES. Taylor was a series regular on the NBC hit series THE EVENT. Taylor has since appeared in numerous shows, including SECOND CHANCE, BALLERS, CASTLE, TWO AND A HALF MEN, and NCIS, to name a few.  Taylor is currently starring in A REASON FOR THE SEASON and recently starred in the movies ALOHA HEART, LONG LOST CHRISTMAS, and PUMPKIN EVERYTHING for Hallmark and prior to that starred in ALL IS BRIGHT and SOUTH BEACH LOVE. Other feature credits include ONE WINTER WEDDING and UNLOCKING CHRISTMAS for Hallmark and BAD for Lifetime. Taylor can also be seen in the films THE VIOLENT KIND, which premiered at the 2010 Sundance Film Festival, THE SURROGATES, TWELVE ROUNDS, as well as MTV’s ALL YOU’VE GOT. Taylor first debuted in the WB TV series SUMMERLAND as a series regular. We chat about passion and purpose, being clear on what you want, be

David Rose is stand up comedian, writer, performer, live event producer and radio broadcaster. In just a short few years, David Rose has accumulated an impressive variety of skills. Based in Melbourne, he has toured his work across five countries in English and German  and has opened for some of the nation's top headliners, including Dilruk Jayasinha, Akmal Saleh, Dave O'Neil, and Fiona O'Loughlin. His quick wit and neurotic humour has thrilled audiences across Australia, and has resulted in appearances at many of Australia's best comedy clubs, such as the Comedy Store (SYD), The Comic's Lounge (MEL), The Sit Down Comedy Club (BRIS) and Joker's Comedy Club (TAS). David's work has also gained him a growing online following, with over 5 million views in 2022 alone. He has written and presented two feature-length documentaries for ABC Radio National, numerous segments for TV's The Leak and Tonightly, and has performed at six consecutive Melbourne International Comedy Festivals. David is a skilled MC and excels a

Andrew Hamilton is a stand up comedian, author and podcast host. In 2021, Andrew spent four months in two of Sydney’s maximum-security prisons for the commercial supply of psychedelic drugs. While incarcerated, Andrew began noticing the transportive power of laughter. After all, if a joke can make you forget you’re in prison, what else can it do? Upon his release, Andrew took up stand-up comedy, initially under strict bail conditions where his parents had to come with him to shows, and he had to be home in time for curfew. Since then, Andrew has become a regular in Sydney comedy clubs, recently completing sold out shows at Sydney Comedy Festival, and Melbourne International Comedy Festival. Andrew’s critically acclaimed debut solo show, “Jokes About the Time I Went to Prison”, earned him a nomination for Best Newcomer in Melbourne. He is also a co-host of the popular podcast ‘Flog Cabin’ and author of ‘The Profound benefits of a stint in prison’. His new comedy channel, the OG crew is now out. The Profound Be

Paul Roos needs no introduction for the millions of Australians who follow AFL - a legendary career saw Paul achieve success as both a player and coach. He is an ex AFL player, ex AFL premiership winning coach, and captain, 7 x All-Australian, MVP winner and founder & director at Performance by Design as well as an author and media personality. Paul Roos has achieved it all in the football world, he was inducted into the Swans Hall of Fame in 2011 and elevated to Bloods Champion in 2024. He played 269 games for Fitzroy and 87 for Sydney. He was a two-time All-Australian captain and has been inducted into the Australian Football Hall of Fame. He is also the author of, ‘Here it Is’. Paul’s love for high performance dialogue was instrumental to his coaching career at the Sydney Swans. His revolutionary approach to player feedback and recognition was pivotal in building the much-revered ‘Bloods Culture’. After finishing as a player, Paul went on to become a successful coach at Sydney, guiding the Swans to the

Bryan Callen is an actor, comedian, podcaster and writer. He is most well-known for the beloved-role of “Coach Mellor” on The Goldbergs and ABC’s Schooled. He has appeared on such shows as Oz, NewsRadio, Kingdom, 2 Broke Girls, Sex and the City, MADTv, Frasier, Reba, NYPD Blue, The West Wing, Las Vegas, Fat Actress, The King Of Queens, How I Met Your Mother, CSI: Miami, Death Valley, In Plain Sight, CSI, Sullivan & Son, Entourage, Californication—and many more! Bryan has also appeared in such films as Joker, The Hangover, The Hangover Part II, Think Like A Dog, Ride Along, Flock Of Dudes, Dirty Lies, Old School, Bad Santa, Scary Movie 4, The Goods: Live Hard, Sell Hard, Warrior, About Last Night, Walk Of Shame, My Man Is A Loser, Planes: Fire & Rescue—and many more.  As a veteran headliner, Bryan is known for his work in theaters and comedy clubs around the world—but most people know him as one of Los Angeles’s favorite comics. He has 4 comedy specials with the latest Man Tears and has a new comedy sp

Michelle Hurd is an actor who recently starred as ‘Raffi’ opposite Patrick Stewart for three seasons on the Paramount+ series Star Trek: Picard. Receiving universal acclaim from critics and fans alike. On the feature side, Michelle starred alongside Sydney Sweeney and Glenn Powell in the global smash Anyone But You. On television, Michelle recently completed production on the fifth and final season of You for Netflix. Other television credits include “Shepherd" on NBC’s hit drama Blindspot, Lethal Weapon, Ash Vs. Evil Dead, the Marvel Universe series Daredevil and Jessica Jones (“DA Samantha Reyes”), and the A&E summer series, The Glades ("Colleen Manus”). Other television credits include: Walking Dead: Dead City, Pose, Hawaii Five-0, Devious Maids, 90210, Witches of East End, How To Get Away With Murder, Bosch, Mysteries of Laura, Pretty Little Liars, Raising Hope, The Good Wife, Law & Order: SVU ("Det. Jeffries"), Gossip Girl, ER, Bones, According To Jim, Law & Order, Smith, Skin, Leap Years, Ch

Nick Hoff is a nationally touring stand-up comedian as well as an actor and writer who has been on MTV, co-hosts a weekly show on SiriusXM, and was a featured act in Netflix’s Comedy Festival. His debut album “Baby Daddy” hit #1 on the iTunes comedy charts, and his BRAND NEW comedy special “America The Final Season” is now out! (links in episode notes below).  When he’s not on stage, Nick can often be seen in commercials for Miller Lite, Pepsi and Amazon. Jeff Foxworthy and Larry the Cable Guy hand-picked Nick to open for them on their critically acclaimed “We’ve Been Thinking” Tour. He has headlined the “Pink Ribbon Comedy Tour” which made stops in 40 cities doing 65 shows all raising money for breast cancer research.  He was also part of the “Walk of Shame” national comedy tour, which was not quite so noble a cause. He also hosts the podcast “Hoffcast” where he trades stories with comedians, friends, and one astronaut (so far). We chat about his brand new comedy special, self-belief, thriving in your own wa

Terrence Martin is a writer and independent filmmaker. An acting, writing, and directing collaboration with his wife and Academy Award-nominated screen icon, Ed Harris, his latest, GET AWAY IF YOU CAN, premiered in US theaters and is now available on Amazon & Apple as it rolls out internationally. The film was also honored by ReelTalker, who said it features the most memorable cinema scene of the year, a testament to its impact on audiences. Along with directing the depiction of the 1846 American wagon train tragedy, THE DONNER PARTY, Terrence loves writing novels and surfing. He lives in Patagonia with his wife, Maui, the dog, and Puma, the cat. We chat about losing creative control and creative regrets, life in Patagonia, surfing, making a living playing poker, pitching and working with Ed Harris, writing the revenant before the revenant, being a studio tester and his love for film, seeking the right advice, egos, no bullying policy, creative jealousy and comparison + plenty more! The video footage of

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: http