The Debrief with Dave O'Neil

Aaron Chen

01 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Just before he's got something to do, Aaron Chen!He's in Kitty Flanagan's new sitcom but "it will make you hungry".Sydney based but currently living i...

Kate Langbroek in Italy

18 Oct 2020

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Kate's been in Bologna for about 2 years, been through the lockdown there with her family For a while she was still doing her radio show in Melbourne,...

Lock down - David Rose

11 Oct 2020

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Check out "Only Joking" by David Rose on ABC's The History Listen. Fantastic.Comedian David Rose digs into the archives, to find a very personal story...

Lock down - Greg Larsen

04 Oct 2020

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"My heckler dealing-with would always make things worse" - Greg LarsenIf you would like to give Greg money, you can here.Listen to Greg's (and others'...

Ray Badran in London

04 Oct 2020

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How's London?Ray on Twitter, YouTube and Facebook. Dave's on Facebook and Twitter. Other podcast with Dave out now; Somehow Related with Glenn Ro...

Lock down - Fred Rowan

29 Sep 2020

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Check out Pandemic Rhapsody on YouTube"We stuffed up their night" - Fred and Dave used to do comedy at a bar frequented by wharfies, who weren't fans....

Lockdown - Titus O'Reily

21 Sep 2020

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"I sort of stumbled into comedy, originally a complete accident."His blog took off, went through the radio stations and kept going from there.Titus ca...

Lockdown - Broden Kelly from Aunty Donna

14 Sep 2020

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From the great sketch comedy troupe that started out at Ballarat acting school.He's a former bouncer at the MCG Long Room working with his Grandfather...

Lockdown - Andrew Wolfe

07 Sep 2020

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In Western Australia and doing live gigs, just not well. Weekends only at the moment.WA has been cut off from the rest of Australia for months now. Th...

Lock down - Brian Nankervis

31 Aug 2020

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A nostalgic Australian television catch up (after a quick chat about matresses) including Let the Blood Run Free?, Jimoen's show, warming up a TV audi...

Lock down - Sammy J

24 Aug 2020

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Host of ABC Melbourne Breakfast, you've seen him on ABCTV and maybe at a school fundraiser!Unaware of when the cactus hour could arrive Sammy's hiding...

Lock down - Sergio Paradise

17 Aug 2020

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Eric Bana's tonigth show, Poida interview, John Wayne Bobbit, Steve Vizard walks into a writers room, The Grill Team on Triple M Melbourne, Trevor Mar...

Lock down - Tony Martin

10 Aug 2020

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Cat politics, Vince Colosimo biopic, the Neville Bartos story, Split Enz, helicopter hair, Denise Scott's husband, SIZZLETOWN, Triple R and more!Dave'...

Self isolation - Mandy Nolan

03 Aug 2020

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The NSW north coast is not such a bad place to spend the global pandemic.Mandy lives in Mullumbimby just 20 mins from Byron Bay.More Mandy Nolan here....

Self isolation - Hamish Blake

27 Jul 2020

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Radio host, TV host, comedian and Melburnian in lockdown.At home with two kids, some home schooling and you might have seen his Instagram videos "Zoom...

Self isolation - Tommy Dassalo

20 Jul 2020

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He's up to many things; illustration, podcasting, comedy and videogames.PODCAST: Filthy CasualsPODCAST: The Little Dum Dum ClubTommy on Instagram Dav...

Self isolation - Shaun Micallef

12 Jul 2020

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There's a long history between Dave and Shaun that spans some classic comedy television shows, skits, characters and behind the scenes occurrences. D...

Self isolation - Ross Noble

29 Jun 2020

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Pantos, walking through the West End with a pan of boiling soup, riding motorbikes in isolation, Dublin chicken shops, many different dinners, recomme...

Self isolation - Wil Anderson

21 Jun 2020

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First time on the pod and host of Gruen Transfer on ABC!Wil's spending time in his new house and quite proud of setting up the speaker system.Wil's po...

Self isolation - Karl Chandler

14 Jun 2020

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"My wife's not going to say thank you for that information" - Karl ChandlerKarl has been on The Debrief before, here in 2017.Find The Little Dum Dum C...

Self isolation - Adam Zwar

30 May 2020

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So much to listen out for in this episode."..and they're great they went and got their own card printed off. It was amazing. And Dad said 'of course ...

Self isolation - Sam Pang

24 May 2020

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The King of Zing!Still managing to get his breakfast radio gig and a show on Channel 10 done each week amidst the pandemic. Dave's on Facebook and ...

Self isolation - Nick Capper

13 May 2020

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He's been keeping busy with his housemates.WATCH: "Steve" starring Nick Capper on Facebook Check out The Phone Hacks podcast hosted by Nick and Mike ...

Self isolated - Kitty Flanagan

26 Apr 2020

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How's self isolation going for Kitty Flanagan? Not bad!"Nothing, really, has changed for me"Along with an insightful description of her home ceiling (...

Self isolated - Dave Thornton, Claire Hooper and David Tulk

19 Apr 2020

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Another ring around to check in with some comedy legends during the Global Pandemic.Spirits are high! SocialsDave Thornton - InstagramClaire Hooper -...

Self isolated - Denise Scott, Brad Oakes & Dilruk Jayasinha

07 Apr 2020

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Regular guests on the show have been tracked down with telecommunications technology to check in during self isolation, social distancing and generall...

Sonia Di Iorio

05 Apr 2020

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Heading back to Melbourne from Geelong, got to grab some biscuits on the way. Sonia - Facebook / Instagram Dave's on Facebook and Twitter too. ...

Evan Hocking then Tom Siegert the Suburban Footballer

29 Mar 2020

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Heading out to Western Victoria with Evan on the way and Tom on the way back. Tom and Evan have a podcast together! Check out Good Banter where you...

Brad Oakes, The Eighth

10 Mar 2020

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He's back!Another trip down to Lorne to meet with Jimoen. But he's not in the car.Back to Brad! Dave's on Facebook and Twitter too. The Debrief ...

Johnny Katz

03 Mar 2020

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Just finished a gig at Bad Shepherd Brewery in Cheltenham. Quite pleased with the set up too.Johnny had a show on NOVA100, Johnny & Jody, for four yea...

Brad Oakes, The Seventh

18 Feb 2020

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Brad and Dave are off to a gig at the Cheeky Squire in Frankston.Hot tip if you're running a comedy night - don't put out too many chairs. Brad's on ...

Bushfire Relief: Glenn Robbins, Nazeem Hussain, David Rose, Christine Basil

11 Feb 2020

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A comedy get together at a school outside Melbourne to raise money for Bushfire Relief.You can still donate to the Red Cross Bushfire Appeal.Recovery ...

Peter Hellier and Brad Oakes in the back

03 Feb 2020

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Not just comedy legends/veterans - Debrief legends/venterans!Brad takes the back seat after a string of episodes riding shotgun. The Debrief is produ...

Dave Hughes

28 Jan 2020

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On their way to and from the pub in Lorne, which has become a bit of a tradition.Hughesy and O'Neil. Tell a friend about The Debrief the next time yo...

Backstage: Refugee benefit

30 Dec 2019

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It's all in the title.There's a benefit on in St.Kilda organised by Monica Dullard. Expect some familiar voices and some new ones. The Debrief is pr...

Ben Knight

24 Dec 2019

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Straight after a gig in Yarraville Ben steps into the studio/car. More of Ben!FacebookTwitterLinkedIn The Debrief is produced byNearly, a podcast ne...

Mick Neven & Nicky Wilkinson (in the back)

17 Nov 2019

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First time double act!Radio presenter, copywriter and cheese maker waiting for a phonecall.Get more of Mick here - MickNeven.com.auAnd from the Mothe...

Brad Oakes and Kitty Flanagan (in the back)

10 Nov 2019

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Let a friend know about The Debrief. Share the show around.Appearing on this episode, Mr Brad Oakes with first-time-familiar-name Kitty Flanagan!The t...

2/2 - Fiona O'Loughlin

28 Sep 2019

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It wouldn't be The Debrief without a drive home in a car. The Debrief is produced byNearly, a podcast network.Original theme music by Kit Warhurst.Ar...

1/2 - Peter Rowsthorn & Fiona O'Loughlin

28 Sep 2019

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Fiona, Peter and Dave are up in Queensland. The Debrief is produced byNearly, a podcast network.Original theme music by Kit Warhurst.Artwork created ...

Ben Lomas

22 Sep 2019

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COMEDY!Check out what Ben Lomas is up to here The Debrief is produced byNearly, a podcast network.Original theme music by Kit Warhurst.Artwork create...

Brad Oakes, The Sixth

25 Aug 2019

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Big drive ahead. Veteran Debrief contender. Great friend of the show. The Debrief is produced byNearly, a podcast network.Original theme music by Kit...

Tommy Little

24 Aug 2019

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First time on The Debrief!Great insight into the career of Dave and Tommy.Dave's booking phone number long ago used to be his home number.Great fact f...

Tim Ross & Kit Warhurst in London

10 Aug 2019

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Comedian and musician together in London doing a show at the BT Tower.Australian comedy fans would know Tim from his years of comedy and love of archi...

Ray Badran in London

03 Aug 2019

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Ray's in the Mother Country gigging at club, he gets a lift home from Dave.Check out Ray Badran hereThe Debrief is produced byNearly, a podcast networ...

Update from the UK

04 Jul 2019

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Check out Somehow Related with Glenn Robbins and Dave O'Neil where you get your podcasts.New episodes of The Debrief coming soon!The Debrief is produc...

David Brooks

17 Jun 2019

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"I am the music man, I come from down your way!"You'll know him if you watched Red Faces on Hey Hey It's Saturday.Doing a gig down at Brighton with Da...

Dilruk Jayasinha The Third

09 Jun 2019

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New theme music! Check out the episode about how it came together.Logie winner, past and present loud audience member and tonight he was the headliner...

NEW INTRO MUSIC! In the studio with Kit Warhurst and Dave O'Neil

09 Jun 2019

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Hear the making of the new intro for The Debrief.Join Dave and Kit in the studio as the magic comes together.The Debrief is produced byNearly, a podca...

Glenn Robbins and Peter Rowsthron

02 Jun 2019

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Apart from Dave this could be billed as a Kath & Kim partners' reunion.Glenn and Peter are with Dave in Byron Bay for their comedy festival.And check ...

Sam Pang, Mick Molloy & Adam Rozenbachs

26 May 2019

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Triple header (quadruple if you count Dave) this episode.You'll know their faces from the screens, you'll know their voices from radio.Three big guest...

Mike Goldstein

19 May 2019

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In a chilly car ride back from a cracking gig in Olinda, Mike Goldstein and Brad Oakes (in the back) join Dave this episode!Check out Mike's podcast "...

Bev Killick

06 May 2019

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First time on The Debrief, Bev Killick, has just finished a gig with Dave and Chris Nelson from The Nelson Twins (recent guests) in Geelong!What do yo...

Brad Oakes, The Fifth

21 Apr 2019

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Five time contender - what a veteran of The Debrief ladies and gentlemen - Mr Brad Oakes!Brad Oakes on Facebook The Debrief is produced byNearly, a p...

Adam Rozenbachs, The Third

14 Apr 2019

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Dave and Adam are on their way to a fundraiser set up by Jacob Pearce.Jacob fell 22 storeys from an apartment building while on buck's day.He survived...

David Quirk

09 Apr 2019

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Sans skateboard and heading out for a gig with Dave O'Neil is David Quirk(Melbourne International Comedy Festival show coming later).He's not around f...

The Nelson Twins

04 Apr 2019

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Three in the car after a gig at The Grandview Hotel in Fairfield.Get to know The Nelson Twins!They're on Facebook too. The Debrief is produced by Ne...

Chris Wainhouse

26 Mar 2019

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Recorded after the gig up in northern Victoria, Wainhouse is on the long road home with Dave.Chris' show in the Melbourne International Comedy Festiva...

Bart Freebairn

15 Mar 2019

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Debut on the Debrief with Bart Freebairn, off to Frankston and originally from Queensland! Ladies and Gentlemen!Bart has a website, Twitter, Facebook....

Adam Rozenbachs, then Dan O'Connell

05 Mar 2019

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Doing the rounds in Melbourne; first some crowd work with Adam then a 50th birthday party at a night club with Dan! The Debrief is produced by Nearl...

Brad Oakes The Fourth

23 Feb 2019

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Cricket club night and comedy legend back in the car for the ride.This bloke's got some sort of interest in the podcast if he's been on this many time...

Stewart Bell & Gavin Baskerville (Launceston)

12 Feb 2019

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What do you do when you're in Launceston?Go to the local BAKERY!And do a gig with some local legends like Stewart Bell and Gavin Baskerville!More from...

Lehmo & Des Dowling

01 Feb 2019

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Down to Rosebud for another gig, everyone in!Dave's got some family in the crowd and there's a very nervous story of a flight in a small plane. Des D...

Dave Hughes, The Second

24 Jan 2019

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Hughesy's back in the passenger seat as the Dave's head off to do a gig with Des Dowling.Plenty to see on the way.Tell a friend about the show! The D...

Emma Holland & Nick Capper in the back

13 Jan 2019

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Future comedy legend Emma Holland, runner Up at the 2018 RAW Comedy national final, Nick Capper and Dave are gigging up in Bendigo.We start on the way...

Danny McGinlay

07 Jan 2019

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*** Sound quality warning! We had to use the backup recording this time around.A week after their gig together was cancelled Dave gives Danny McGinlay...

The Phone Hacks - Mike Goldstein and Nick Capper

22 Dec 2018

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Hosts of the most awkward show in Australian podcasting with a professional theme song, Mike Goldstein and Nick Capper, have just finished at the Gran...

Dave Hughes

16 Dec 2018

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Finally the two Dave's. On the way to and from Dean's Marsh for a fundraiser.From the sound of things the roads aren't the best for recording in the c...

Simon Palomares

01 Dec 2018

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Creator and star of Wogs Out Of Work and Acropolis Now, ladies and gentlemen.Dave's headed back to the Grand View from the Bayswater Cricket Club to g...

Celia Pacqu...

23 Nov 2018

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Yeah so the last bit got cut off because the card ran out of space. Not ideal.But there's the better part of a great chat with Celia.You've seen here ...

Des Dowling

11 Nov 2018

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Part inspiration for The Debrief and man from the north of Victoria, Des Dowling!Dave and Des are off to then back from Echuca. Des chose something b...

Claire Hooper

31 Oct 2018

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Claire and Dave are off to Geelong! 90 minutes there, 90 minutes home so about 180 minutes to this episode. Nah. Song chosen by Claire is First it gi...

Brad Oakes, The Third

15 Oct 2018

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Heard of Clunes. It's a drive, not a place in Cambridgeshire.Comedy legend and veteran is back for a third go on The Debrief.Dave and Brad are going u...

Judith Lucy

10 Oct 2018

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Two comedy veterans lead each other straight into reminiscing about comedy of bygone years.If you think you know your stand up history in Australia (a...

Luke McGregor

02 Oct 2018

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He's been on the tele in plenty of things lately, denies he's a comedy legend but he's on his way.Luke's just finished the Grand View Hotel, Dave's ro...

Five gigs, one day

14 Sep 2018

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It's a big working Saturday, five gigs in one day! SPONSOR: Beyond Rest - premium floatation centres for the deepest experience possible in Melbourne...

Nick Capper, The Fourth

04 Sep 2018

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This bloke's the Andrew Hoy of The Debrief!(Most appearences at Summer Olympics, Equestrian, 1984, 1988, 1992, 1996 (Opening flag bearer), 2000, 2004...

Pilot Week: DAVE, Harley Breen, Troy Kinne, Sam Dastyari & Stuart Daulman

18 Aug 2018

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It's here! Pilot Week on Channel 10 and DAVE, airing 8:30 PM Friday 24 August. Check it out.If you think DAVE deserves a series let Channel 10 know on...

Josh Earl

11 Aug 2018

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Just finished a free gig at Spleen (get along) in Melbourne on Bourke Street, quite close to Parliament House, not relevant.How do you get a TV show u...

Daniel Connell

24 Jul 2018

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Off to the club house of the Caulfield Bears FC!Check out Dan's website for socials and his podcast, Take it easy, here - www.danielconnell.com.auDav...

Nick Capper, The Third

17 Jul 2018

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Nick and Dave are off to Lake Bolac - "you in the band are ya, mate?" The Phone Hacks podcast is punishment for Nick Capper, Mike Goldstein and the ...

Tom Siegert, The Suburban Footballer

30 Jun 2018

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Get the heater on, we're driving back from Ballarat!Great insights about suburban football clubs.Check out The Suburban Footballer on Facebook.Song To...

Nath Valvo

20 Jun 2018

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For the first time ladies and gentlemen - Nath Valvo!Killed at the gig and happy to get a lift home.Nath on Facebook and Twitter and website.Dave's ...

Dilruk Jayasinha, The Second

12 Jun 2018

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Kilos lighter and in Dave's car after they've finished a gig in Newport, Dilruk Jayasinha (the first ever guest on The Debrief) gets back in the passe...

Peter Helliar

08 Jun 2018

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On the way back from a special gig for the Collingwood Football Club, and on the way there. Mixing it up a little with bit of pre and post commentary ...

Brad Oakes, The Second & Dave Thornton

03 Jun 2018

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On the way back to Melbourne with Dave Thornton in the back seat.The song chosen by Brad, "Science Fiction" by The DivinylsYou'll hear it at the end -...

Fiona O'Loughlin, The Second

22 May 2018

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Second appearence on The Debrief and first after winning I'm a celebrity: Get me out of here!Some great behind the scenes info on the Channel 10 show....

London Edition: Felicity Ward

13 May 2018

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Just out of the BBC studio on The News Quiz, Felicity Ward shares a cab home in the city she's adopted.A hot day, "Sea Bogans", class comparisons in t...

London Edition: Stuart Goldsmith

06 May 2018

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Straight from the UK, Dave and Stuart are in a London taxi. The Mighty Boosh, Stuart moving to Bristol, on being a street performer, Dave's tips for ...

NEW SHOW! Somehow Related with Glenn Robbins & Dave O'Neil

01 May 2018

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Subscribe to Dave and Glenn's new show! Search for "Somehow Related" to get the episodes. How is the facist ideology intertwined with the bubbly oran...

Nick Capper, The Second

27 Mar 2018

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Capper's in the front, Tulky's in the back. It's another double-header on the way back from Gippsland. Nick Capper's Melbourne International Comedy F...

Adam Rozenbachs, The Second

21 Mar 2018

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Dave and Adam are heading home after a gig in Ballarat.Lots covered heading east on the Western Highway; awkward corporate gigs, Lawrence Mooney's rec...

Dave Callan

15 Mar 2018

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Dave Callan learns about chocolate dynasties, successfully argues that moving from choreographed dances to demonstrating ninja moves is the "logical ...

Harley Breen

22 Feb 2018

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Dave and Harley are on the way back from a gig at the Notting Hill Hotel, an old Monash Uni student pub in Melbourne's south east.Harley's from Queens...

Izzy Ali

13 Feb 2018

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Up and comer Izzy Ali in the passanger seat heading back from Tatura (west of Shepparton).As seen on ABC Comedy's Tonightly - The Gangs of TorquayIzzy...

Dave Hughes & Brad Oakes

06 Feb 2018

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One of the longest and funniest Debriefs - two Dave's in the front and a Brad Oakes in the back.Remember how Hughesy bought the house from The Block o...

Lehmo & Lawrence Mooney

02 Feb 2018

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Straight out of a gig in Rosebud - Dave, Lehmo and Lawrence head back to town.“Am I bringing your podcast down, Dave?” Lawrence Mooney is in the ...

Rhys Nicholson

23 Jan 2018

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On not taking acid, not going to the dentist, comedy roadshow, Lygon Street roadwork advice, Newcastle, Rhys' parents (who met in Far North Queensland...

Luke Heggie

16 Jan 2018

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Moving to Sydney and trying to meet his neighbours, 70 year olds at comedy shows, old sayings, setting yourself up for life as an academic, started co...

Nick Cody

02 Jan 2018

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All the way from Werribee... Nick found out first-hand that Serbian’s like call-backs, he's toured in Europe and taken cover from car bombs in Afgha...