Tom Gleisner has spent decades making Australia laugh from sketch comedy cult classics to quiz show domination. In this extremely entertaining chat with Jimmy & Nath, Tom dives into the early days of his career, how a law degree somehow led to comedy, and what it’s like wrangling a panel of comedians every week on Have You Been Paying Attention? He opens up about growing up in Melbourne, navigating the absurdity of showbiz, and how writing jokes with Working Dog went from university pastime to national institution. From late-night punch-ups with Rob Sitch and Santo Cilauro to producing The Castle, Tom shares the inside stories behind Australia’s most beloved comedy moments. They talk about building a career behind-the-scenes, the magic of chemistry on air, and why Tom thinks comedy’s gotten harder but still just as necessary. TUNE IN AS TOM GLEISNER SITS DOWN WITH JIMMY & NATH TO FIND OUT IF HE WAS BORN FUNNY!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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