In Episode 23 of This Week in Comedy, hosts Morry Morgan and Lily Geddes are joined in the studio by special guest Rusty Berther from the iconic Australian comedy duo Scared Weird Little Guys. Rusty also chats about his latest project, The Grats, a comedy supergroup featuring Tom Gleeson, Andrew Hansen from The Chaser, Gatesy from Tripod, Rusty himself, and Sammy J.
The episode kicks off with comedy news, including Arj Barker opening for Flight of the Conchords during their recent comeback performances. The hosts chat about Barker’s famous bandana look from the TV series and how it accidentally became part of his public identity.
The trio also unpack the controversy surrounding The Roast of Kevin Hart, debating whether roast comedy actually suits Australian audiences. They discuss edgy material from Shane Gillis, criticism from Michael Che, and why Australians tend to roast each other naturally as part of everyday friendship culture.
Another major topic is Weird Al Yankovic announcing a stage musical featuring hits like “Amish Paradise”, “White & Nerdy”, and “Smells Like Nirvana”. The conversation evolves into a broader discussion about comedy songs, musicals, and cult productions like Spamalot and The Book of Mormon.
Rusty shares nostalgic stories about performing at Expo 88 in a barbershop quartet, the origins of his comedy career, and how performing alongside international street artists shaped his creative life. The group also reflects on classic television, including Cheers, Frasier, and the legacy of Monty Python.
The episode also features the weekly beer review with the Skinny Dipper Hazy IPA by Garage Project, which sparks a surprisingly deep discussion about craft beer culture, tradie beer etiquette, and the proper currency for paying mates who help with odd jobs.
The episode rounds out with hilarious chats about country life, philosophy, bizarre farming stories, awkward police encounters, and comedy industry life. It’s another chaotic and funny deep dive into comedy, culture, music, beer, and Australian life.
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