Lily Geddes is back, Jeremy 'Jez' Dooley is in the studio, and Morry Morgan has plenty to say about comedians doing everything on television except stand-up. Welcome to another episode of This Week in Comedy, recorded at The Rubber Chicken Podcast Studio in South Melbourne.
Fresh from his debut Edinburgh Fringe solo season, Jez shares stories from Daddy Cool, taking Melbourne material overseas, and surviving 25 shows alongside around 60 additional spots. There’s parenting chat, tales of travelling with fellow comedians, and a look at his plans for an Australasian tour in 2027. He also explains why giving emerging comedians opportunities matters, and how putting material online can help build an audience.
Lily brings her South Melbourne drama, recounting a flooded York Street bridge, a stranded BMW and an attempted rescue that made the news. She also takes us behind the scenes of Christmas House Wars, catching up with Stig Wemyss and Anthony Littlechild at Queen Victoria Market while they work on the festive television production.
In comedy news, the conversation covers Little Shop of Horrors hitting the road, Hamish Blake’s Unskilled Adult, Ed Kavalee’s Cop This!, Rowan Atkinson’s return to London’s West End, and Greg Davies heading to Australia. Along the way, the trio debate whether Australian television needs more stand-up, more variety, or more opportunities for comedians to do what they do best.
This episode’s drinks come courtesy of Cavalier Brewing, with a hard raspberry creaming soda prompting a discovery: the usual beer segment has taken a sweet, vodka-powered detour.
There are birthday shout-outs, a remembrance of Cal Wilson, lighthouse jokes inspired by Sammy Petersen’s challenge, and nostalgic tangents about Round the Twist, 1990s advertising and Jez’s interactive variety show.
Plus, mark October 13 in your calendar for the Business of Comedy workshop focusing on Voice-Overs at The Rubber Chicken Podcast Studio. The conversation previews the Sonic Playground team’s visit and explores how a recognisable voice can become part of a performer’s brand, what AI means for voice work, and why getting your voice heard could open opportunities.
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