The Debrief with Dave O'Neil

Daniel Connell, Adelaide Fringe Festival

24 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Did you see Dave and/or Daniel in Adelaide? They're backstage and then they're not. More Daniel - www.danielconnell.com.au   About The Debri...

Tom Siegert, Ballarat

03 Mar 2026

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Tom and Dave are backstage at a school gig in Ballarat. Five minute warning? Then give them 15 to settle in.   Tom's the Suburban Footballer - hu...

Brad Oakes and Sonya Di Iorio, Buangor

18 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The gang is back together and heading into the charming country of Victoria's west. Sticking to the Western Highway, Buangor is halfway between Beaufo...

South Australia! Dave's coming this weekend!

16 Feb 2026

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Friday 20 February - Adelaide Fringe Festival DiGiorgio Family Wines, 14918 Riddoch Hwy, Coonawarra, Boandik   Saturday 21 February - Gawler...

Evan Hocking and Jimoen!

15 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Gig at St. Andrews on the Mornington Peninsula. Dave chat's to Evan back stage then drives home with Jimoen, who talks about the Saudi Arabia comedy f...

Billy Stiles and Poppa, Moe Victoria

08 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Follow Billy Stiles on Instgram - @billystilescomedy  Great crowd in Moe! Thanks for coming!   Check out Somehow UN-Related wherever you're ...

Brendhan Lovegrove, Mt Eliza

25 Jan 2026

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New Zealand comic Brendhan Lovegrove! Plenty here for the Kiwi expats in Aus. And for the Australians seeing so many New Zealand comics in Australia. ...

Tony Martin, Croydon

16 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Star of SIZZLETOWN! 100 episodes. Get onto it - sizzletownpodcast.com   They're off to a gig at the McAdam's Winebar in Croydon. With a SURPISE C...

The Junkees Christmas lead-up with Dave, Kitty Flanagan and Glenn Butcher

13 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Feature Act We're going to try the Golden Gaytime Biscuits with our very own gay Double Dip (before they expire - thank you for sending them, Sue Cody...

The Junkees Christmas lead-up with Dave, Kitty and Glenn Butcher

13 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Feature Act We're going to try the Golden Gaytime Biscuits with our very own gay Double Dip (before they expire - thank you for sending them, Sue Cody...

Billy Styles, South Morang

10 Dec 2025

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The tram didn't go that far.   More Billy Facebook - www.facebook.com/billystilescomedy/ Instagram - www.instagram.com/billyscomedy/   About...

Brett Nichols and Jackie Loeb in Tuncurry

06 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Hire Dave for your Christmas Party! Brett Nichols, from Lord Howe Island, and Jackie Loeb, was part of Full Frontal when Dave was a writer, and Dave a...

Brad, Lehmo, Sonya and Hamilton

17 Oct 2025

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Hamilton (Victoria) nightlife is happening! This one was recorded during the AFL Finals, so there's some speculation in there.   Hire Dave for yo...

Brad Oakes, and a school in Blackburn (suburban Melbourne)

09 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

After a tour of WA, Dave and Brad are back in the car (a little GoGet rental) trekking up Canterbury Road to Orchard Grove Primary School for a fundra...

Brad Oakes, Taree NSW

01 Oct 2025

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Taree on the Mid North Coast, New South Wales. Had lunch with some lovely people.   Hire Dave to do a gig at your next function!   More abou...

Brad Oakes & Lemho to Sale, Victoria

27 Aug 2025

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It's off to Gippsland and back. Hire Dave to do a gig at your next function!   More about The Debrief Original theme music by Kit Warhurst. ...

Des Dowling, to Lake Bolac!

13 Aug 2025

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Des Dowling and Dave are back from overseas - separate trips, different continents. Driving to Lake Bolac in Victoria on a Thursday night.   Hire...

4. Big Opening 🎈- Slippery Slope

02 Jul 2025

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Slippery Slope is a four-part "true crime" podcast from Dave O'Neil and Brad Oakes. After all that drama, it’s time for the big opening. Will it...

3. Pirate Attack! 🏴‍☠️ - Slippery Slope

25 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Slippery Slope is a four-part "true crime" podcast from Dave O'Neil and Brad Oakes. It’s one thing to want a water slide but then you have to de...

Brad Oakes, to Bairnsdale!

22 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Have you subscribed to Slippery Slope yet?  It's Dave and Brad's "true crime" podcast series. Tonight, they're journeying to Bairnsdale. A casual...

2. Water Slide? Yes or No 🌊 - Slippery Slope

18 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Slippery Slope is a four-part "true crime" podcast from Dave O'Neil and Brad Oakes. So Mt Isa needs things for the youth to do, but is a Waterslide th...

Introducing "Slippery Slope", a true crime series from Dave O'Neil and Brad Oakes

10 Jun 2025

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It’s about Mount Isa and a missing... waterslide. Out every Wednesday over four weeks. This episode, an introduction to one of the most remote a...

Henry Yan, The First

07 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Check our Henry on Instagram - @_henry_yan! Dave, Brad and Henry are the way to a RSL in Epping. Henry moved to Australia from Auckland, New Zealand. ...

Shepparton with Dave Thornton, Sonia Di Iorio and Brad Oakes

03 Jun 2025

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Not nearly as far as Mildura! Dave Thornton does his Trump impression (and Bob Franklin).   More about The Debrief Original theme music by K...

Peter Rowsthorn with Brad Oakes

18 Apr 2025

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Brad takes over hosting duties on the way home.   More about The Debrief Original theme music by Kit Warhurst. Hear the making of The D...

He Huang, the Second

25 Mar 2025

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On their way to Healesville to do a charity gig with Dave Hughes! There were some technical issues in the second half but Dave and He caught up again!...

Mildura with Dave Thornton, Sonia Di Iorio and Brad Oakes

16 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

All in! Six hours there, six hours back.   More about The Debrief Original theme music by Kit Warhurst. Hear the making of The Debrief ...

Twin Brother Glenn and Brad in Echuca-Moama

25 Jan 2025

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To the border and back! Check out Glenn and Trevor's band - Alpine Jubilee   More about The Debrief Original theme music by Kit Warhurst. He...

Ray O'Leary, in Perth

21 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

At the Oasis Comedy Club in Perth! New Zealander Ray O'Leary's first time on the pod. Check him out (you might know him from Have You Been Paying Atte...

Brad Oakes, San Remo Hotel

06 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

PERTH! Dave will be doing three gigs - 17, 18 and 19 January. A great night at the San Remo Hotel near Phillip Island, in Victoria. No copper strippin...

Luke Kidgell

10 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

After the Grandview in Fairfield, Victoria. More about Luke - www.lukekidgell.com/   More about The Debrief Original theme music by Kit Warhurst. He...

All of Andrew Portelli

08 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The drive to Colac was left out of the original episode. Great to hear the full episode! Apologies for leaving it out the first time.   Find Andrew o...

Brad Oakes, last tour gig for the year

19 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Great Hey Hey It's Saturday stories from the writers' room. And the tour is not over!   More about The Debrief Original theme music by Kit Warhurst....

Tom Siegert, going where?

12 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Those hamburgers were off the charts. But the remote gig location is somewhere to figure out.   More about The Debrief Original theme music by Kit W...

Brad Oakes, Horsham and Portland

17 Oct 2024

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The Tour continues! Brad and Dave are back to back in Horsham and Portland in Victoria's west. Is the salad bar open? Next stop - Far North Queensland...

Andrew Portelli

08 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Coming back from Colac, Victoria. Find Andrew on Instagram - @entertheportman   More about The Debrief Original theme music by Kit Warhurst. Hear th...

Lloyd Langford, Garfield

11 Sep 2024

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Great to have Lloyd on The Debrief, as we go to and from Garfield, Victoria. Find Lloyd on Instagram.   More about The Debrief Original theme music b...

Swan Hill! Brad Oakes, Bron Lewis, Billy Styles and Laurence Driscoll & Celia Wordsworth

09 Sep 2024

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Melbourne Comedy Showcase is on the road to Swan Hill! "It's a producer's dream as a podcast" Celia said. If you want to book a show, contact Wordswor...

Brad Oakes & Taree, NSW

30 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Taree Tonight!   More about The Debrief Original theme music by Kit Warhurst. Hear the making of The Debrief theme song. Artwork created by Stacy ...

Des Dowling to Rochester/Rochie

20 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Very funny man. On the road to Northern Victoria, a gig for the local business network doing it tough after some significant flooding in the local are...

Lehmo in Myrtleford

08 Aug 2024

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Doing a gig for Bushfire Relief, courtesy of Alpine Shire Council.   More about The Debrief Original theme music by Kit Warhurst. Hear the making of...

Brad Oakes, from Merrimbula to home!

07 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The final instalment. Three nights. How did it all go?   More about The Debrief Original theme music by Kit Warhurst. Hear the making of The Debrie...

Brad Oakes to Merimbula and beyond!

06 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The first instalment. Rex-tra leg room!   More about The Debrief Original theme music by Kit Warhurst. Hear the making of The Debrief theme song. A...

Ben Lomas & Bron Lewis: Overnight stay in Hopetoun!

06 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It's a big trip for the three! But where's the gig? Woomelang - how to you say that?   More about The Debrief Original theme music by Kit Warhurst. ...

Brad Oakes, to Bairnsdale! 🍕

03 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Going to East Gippsland. Sit down if you don't own a gun! How long is the pizza going to be?   More about The Debrief Original theme music by Kit Wa...

Bec Charlwood

21 Jun 2024

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Get onto Bec   More about The Debrief Original theme music by Kit Warhurst. Hear the making of The Debrief theme song. Artwork created by Stacy Go...

Brad Oakes & The Warburton Bowls Club 🍹

16 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

With a special guest! "One of the kings!" You'll know him for Fast Forward (if you're old enough).   More about The Debrief Original theme music by ...

Brad Oakes & Newcastle

10 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Continuing through NSW, Dave and Brad are off to Newcastle!   More about The Debrief Original theme music by Kit Warhurst. Hear the making of The D...

Rooty Hill - Lehmo, Mandy Nolan & Billy Stiles

18 May 2024

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Mandy Nolan Billy Stiles Lehmo A Green Room for all!   About The Debrief Original theme music by Kit Warhurst. Hear the making of The Debrief theme...

Lawrence Mooney, The Third

23 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

From the Athenaeum to the Grandview and back to a Quest?   About The Debrief Original theme music by Kit Warhurst. Hear the making of The Debrief t...

Brad Oakes + Alessio Carducci

01 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Brad book ends this gig in Ivanhoe, attended by Dave's skin specialist too. Right in the middle is Alessio Carducci. First time on The Debrief. Alessi...

Brad Oakes, XV

28 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On tour again! New dates for Brad Oakes coming soon. Brad Oakes on Facebook   About The Debrief Original theme music by Kit Warhurst. Hear the makin...

Billy Stiles, The Sixth

21 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

To and from San Remo.   More Billy - check him out at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival Facebook - www.facebook.com/billystilescomedy/ Inst...

Akmal Saleh

07 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

With Brad Oakes in the back!   Check out Akmal here - www.akmal.com.au   Support the podcasts you listen to on Lenny.fm   About The Debrief Origina...

Jacques Barret

25 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

First time on the pod! Check out Jacques on Instagram, Facebook or book him here.   Support the podcasts you listen to on Lenny.fm   About The Debri...

Dan Connell, The Second

14 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Out into rural Victoria they go, to be welcomed! Get more Dan - danielconnell.com.au/   Support the podcasts you listen to on Lenny.fm   About The D...

Anne Edmonds

03 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Anne's career has been building for years. ARIA winner, creator of comedy series Edge Of The Bush, Fancy Boy, Get Krackin'! and many more TV shows (Ce...

Dilruk Jayasinha, The Fourth

22 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Original Guest! You might also know him from Utopia. It's the first Debrief episode since news of Cal Wilson passing away. Dave and Dilruk share s...

Billy Stiles, The Second

08 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

"At Ford you could smoke on the production line when I first worked there" - Billy Styles Off to Garfield Hotel!   Support the podcasts you listen to...

Peter Hellier The Third

13 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It's the Garfield gig! Near Pakenham? Lots of talk about being in The Jungle - I'm a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here! - and whether or not to go on real...

Bron Lewis

20 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Bron and Dave are off to Ballarat! Bron Lewis is the 2022 co-winner of RAW Comedy and a comedy writer for The Project. Her highly acclaimed debut...

Matt Elsbury Brad Oakes

30 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Swingers vibes at the Settlers Run Golf & Country Club gig.  It's Matt's first time on The Debrief! www.mattelsbury.com   About The Debrief Orig...

Arj Barker, The First

18 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Heading out to Garfield, it's Arj Barker! One of his first gigs in Australia was on Hey Hey it's Saturday! Find him here - arjbarker.com   About The ...

Jimoen

27 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Jimoen and Dave head south after a gig. There's a good chance Jimoen is doing a show near you. Find out here - jimoen.com   About The Debrief Origina...

Brad Oakes and Billy Stiles

18 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It's pouring with rain and Dave, Brad and Billy are off to Garfield Victoria, just past Pakenham. Garfield is a familar haunt for Dave, and memorable ...

Brad Oakes, The Thirteenth

14 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Get along to Brad's 2023 MICF show, "Pivots" - get your tickets now! This episode, it's a race against the show for a fill in comedian who may or may ...

He Huang

02 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Get tickets to He Huang at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival! Dave's been in Perth, at the Fringe, and did a gig with He Huang. She made a b...

Brett Blake

22 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

He grew up in suburban Perth, studied outdoors (literally), brother is now a prison guard with gold tooth, would wear a cardigan on stage and has just...

Billy Stiles, The Third

11 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Casterton Town Hall, here we go!Check out Billy Stiles Facebook Instagram About The DebriefOriginal theme music by Kit Warhurst.Hear the making of T...

Des Dowling, The Fifth

02 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It's a good drive from Melbourne to Leongatha in Gippsland, Victoria.There's an auction at the event for 120 people.What do you think might be offered...

Danny McGinlay, The Second

25 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Going back to Garfield, this time with Danny McGinlay.Lehmo's also at the show but he's getting himself there and back. You might know Danny from Cha...

David Strassman, ventriloquist

08 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The ventriliquist from way up north.And he's currently on tour in Australia!davidstrassman.com About The DebriefOriginal theme music by Kit Warhurst...

Mick Molloy

06 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

First time on the show, the legend himself.Get him on InstagramOr on his podcast with Titus O'Reilly, Sports Bizzare. The Comedians Tour is on now. B...

Billy Stiles and Tom Siegert, The Suburban Footballer

01 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Wonthaggi is calling, and Jewel is on Billy's mind driving home. More BillyFacebook - www.facebook.com/billystilescomedy/Instagram - www.instagram.co...

Billy Stiles

30 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

There's a gig on in Garfield.Billy's quit his day job. More BillyFacebook - www.facebook.com/billystilescomedy/Instagram - www.instagram.com/billysco...

Mickey D and Evan Hocking (driving)

11 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

South Australia trip with Mickey D and Evan Hocking.Heading to Loch.Mickey and Dave go way back, back to the 90s!More about Mickey D About The Debrie...

Nick Capper, The Ninth

28 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Nick and Dave take off and head home for another time.Lots early on in this episode - Nick's recovering from chemotherapy and cancer.Not such a light ...

Akmal Saleh

02 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

"For a legend I was expecting a better car!"Fair comment.Plenty of shows across the country - check him out!www.akmal.com.auAbout The DebriefOriginal ...

Brad Oakes, the Twĕlfth

24 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On their way to Corio, a suburb of Geelong.The Corio Football Netball Club.Can you predict the crowd?Geelong Grammar isn't far away.More about show he...

Lawrence Mooney The Second

04 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Moon Man is down in Melbourne for the Comedy Festival.His show is Lawrence Mooney - Beauty, An EncoreIt's the first Debrief, albeit a little short...

It's Dave on 10 Questions with Adam Zwar!

22 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The recorder's a bit broken and there hasn't been many gigs on thanks to Omicron.But, thanks to Adam Zwar and Dave, here's a lovely placeholder to get...

Matthew Hardy

10 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Still in lockdown but managed to get in touch with the very funny Matthew Hardy.He's put together a new podcast with friend-of-the-show Lawrence Moone...

John Safran

12 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

With an impressive list of non-book credits John has spent the last few years building an impressive list of book credits.He also used to do radio on ...

Adam Zwar

05 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Star of 10 Questions with Adam Zwar.Back in Australia from LA.He's responsible for Squinters, Lowdown, Wilfred, Mr. Black, Agony Aunts, Agony Uncles, ...

Tahir Bilgiç

29 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

You might know him from Pizza, Swift and Shift Couriers, Housos, Bogan Hunters and Fat Pizza vs. Housos.Get more Tahir here - www.tahir.com.auIt's a l...

Nick Capper and Denise Scott

08 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It's comedy night at the Grandview Hotel in Fairfield!Great to sneak in a gig between lockdowns.Check out The Junkees with Dave and Kitty Flanagan or ...

Brad Oakes XI

19 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

A diamond in the rough of Melbourne lockdowns and general pandemic unpleasantness.Bit of a treat to get out of the big smoke for one of Gippsland's mi...

Billy Stiles

23 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Are you saying it right? Club Ma-wayy-lah.Find Billy Stiles on Facebook.He's also a gun tennis player we hear. The Debrief is produced by Nearly Me...

Des Dowling, The Second

16 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Grass jokes, cheap motel and a long drive home.Heading north to Griffith then back down through Kelly Country.More about Des Dowling here - www.desdow...

Kitty Flanagan crossover from The Junkees

04 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Subscribe to The Junkees podcast hereA cross posted episode from Dave and Kitty's other podcast The Junkees. The Debrief is produced by Nearly, a p...

Clare Hooper & Des Dowling

28 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Off to Gippsland! And back. Clare Hooper on FacebookMore about Des Dowling.Dave's also on Facebook and Twitter. Other podcast with Dave out now; S...

Sonia Di Iorio The Second

21 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Off to Denver (VIctoria) - a winery! Find Sonia on Facebook! Dave's also on Facebook and Twitter. Other podcast with Dave out now; Somehow Relate...

Brad Oakes The Nineth

14 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Gisborne Golf Course here we come.First solo Brad for the year!More Brad on FacebookDave's also on Facebook and Twitter. Other podcast with Dave ou...

Ivan Aristeguieta The Second

07 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

***Check out Ivan's show at Melbourne International Comedy Festival - Pinata - Tickets HERE***"Year 12 Catholics, boys and girls, some teachers and Er...

Adam Rozenbachs The Fourth

01 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

***Check out Adam's show at Melbourne International Comedy Festival - The Unwellness Influencer - Tickets HERE***Just finished a gig at The Notting Hi...

Lehmo

14 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Frist one for 2021, Dave and Lehmo are on their way to Geelong!Check out They Came To Play - Lehmo co-hosts this AFL podcast with Danny McGinlay and T...

Tommy Little, The Second & Brad Oakes, The Ninth

03 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

That time of the year when stand up comes to the Lorne pub.Tommy and Brad got stuck in to the beers.Tommy and Brad got stuck in to the skill tester to...

Ivan Aristeguieta

13 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Back in the car! Back in person! Back to the original format, ladies and gentlemen.What a sign we're on the other side of the pandemic here in Melbour...

Marty Sheargold

06 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On his way to a lunch by car and finally able to chat.Marty and Dave have been circling for months to catch up on the pod, hence the longer episode.Fi...

Tony Moclair

15 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Ladies and Gentlemen, comedy legend, veteran and ARIA winner.Guido Hatzis classic phone calls - The PlumberTony Moclair WikipediaHe's also a contribut...