{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/646204ca41a73600110c86d5/6508462d4e79c00011559a8b?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Dane Simpson: From Wagga Wagga to Edinburgh - With Multiple Didgeridoos","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/646204ca41a73600110c86d5/1776870202846-a6127fde-a010-45a7-b380-434bd7af9264.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Dane Simpson arrived fresh from a sell-out Edinburgh Fringe run, reflected on inclusive casting in Australian reality TV, and somehow made the logistics of touring with multiple didgeridoos one of the highlights of the episode.</p><p>Dane Simpson is one of Australia's most in-demand comedians, known for his vibrant storytelling, quick wit, and deep connection to his Wiradjuri heritage. Hailing from Wagga Wagga, he has performed at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival Gala, been a fan favourite on Thank God You're Here, and competed on The Celebrity Amazing Race Australia.</p><ul><li>The ongoing challenges of inclusive casting in Australian reality TV — and why it still matters</li><li>Childhood obsessions with the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and Pamela Anderson's V.I.P. — revisited with fresh eyes</li><li>The surprisingly complex logistics of touring with multiple didgeridoos</li><li>Wonderfully warm stories about his father — including his status as the fastest finger clicker in town and a uniquely adorned didgeridoo</li><li>The curious and apparently universal phenomenon of adult magazines found in hedges</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Connect with Dane here:</p><ul><li><a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/thedanesimpson\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Instagram</a></li><li><a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/Danesimpsoncomedy\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Facebook</a></li></ul><p><br></p><p>Originally released under the podcast's former name: Television Times.</p><p>Find us on social media — links on the About page.</p><p><br></p>","author_name":"Steve Otis Gunn"}