Television Times with Steve Otis Gunn

Today we welcome Australian actor Stephen Curry to the podcast for a chinwag about his varied career in TV and film, most notably his outstanding performance in 'Hounds of Love' and as King Yakan in Marvel's 'Thor: Love and Thunder'. We discuss the power of wigs and hair dye, rudeness dressed up as a well-meaning compliment, and why he doesn't quite understand the appeal of 'Taskmaster'. Stephen then explains what it's really like to shoot in remote locations, why some movies should only be watched once, and why he has only good things to say about his 'Spreadsheet' co-star Katherine Parkinson. He then reminds me of his turn as a camera-toting tourist in the Greg McLean Outback Horror film 'Rogue', before explaining how he somehow managed to play three different characters in 'Neighbours' without anyone noticing. We end by squeezing in a few cheeky format questions while Stephen explains how he managed to secure a lifetime supply of potato chips. All music written and performed in this podcast by Steve Otis GunnPlease buy my book 'You Shot My Dog and I Love You' available in all good book shops, online and directly.Podcast Socials:Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tvtimespodInsta: https://www.instagram.com/tvtimespodYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@tvtimespodTwitter: https://twitter.com/tvtimespodSteve's Socials:Insta: https://www.instagram.com/steveotisgunnTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/steveotisgunnFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/steveotisgunn.antisocialStephen does not do social media, so instead check out his IMDb page:https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0193135/Produced by Steve Otis Gunn for Jilted Maggotwww.jiltedmaggot.com

Today we welcome New Zealand actor and comedian Nic Sampson to the podcast for a chat about his time as a Power Ranger, how he blagged his way onto the red carpet with Tommy Lee Jones in Toronto and why the X-Files scared him into thinking he might burst into flames. We discuss our joint love of hotels, why discovering Alien life might not be in our interest, and why Nic refuses to buy his former costume on ebay.All music written and performed in this podcast by Steve Otis Gunn.Please buy my book 'You Shot My Dog and I Love You' available in all good book shops, online and directly.Podcast Socials:Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tvtimespodInsta: https://www.instagram.com/tvtimespodYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@tvtimespodTwitter: https://twitter.com/tvtimespodSteve's Socials:Insta: https://www.instagram.com/steveotisgunnTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/steveotisgunnFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/steveotisgunn.antisocialNic's Socials:Insta: https://www.instagram.com/nicthesampsonTwitter: https://x.com/nicsampsonFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/nicsampsoncomedyYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEHtLI6T-Ip89KVAio6-OWQTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nicthesampsonProduced by Steve Otis Gunn for Jilted Maggotwww.jiltedmaggot.com

Today we welcome the multi-talented comedian and director Stuart Laws to the podcast for a chat about his passion for flipping beer mats, the confines of a performer's comedic uniform, and why many stand-up comics tend to look alike. Stuart explains how he's adapted his onstage persona since being diagnosed with Autism and how that discovery has helped him understand the emotions that neurodiverse audience members may be suppressing during his own shows. Stuart also explains how he likes to nurture upcoming talent through his production company 'Turtle Canyon Media' while weighing up the pros and cons of judging your own successes against that of your peers. This episode was recorded in Edinburgh during the Summer of 2024.All music written and performed in this podcast by Steve Otis GunnPlease buy my book 'You Shot My Dog and I Love You' available in all good book shops, online and directly.Podcast Socials:Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tvtimespodInsta: https://www.instagram.com/tvtimespodYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@tvtimespodTwitter: https://twitter.com/tvtimespodSteve's Socials:Insta: https://www.instagram.com/steveotisgunnTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/steveotisgunnFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/steveotisgunn.antisocialStuart's Socials:Insta: https://www.instagram.com/stuartlawscomedyTwitter: https://x.com/thisstuartlawsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/stuartlawscomedyYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@stuartlawscomedyTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@stuartlawscomedyProduced by Steve Otis Gunn for Jilted Maggotwww.jiltedmaggot.com

This week we welcome the brilliant comedian and writer Steve Bugeja to the podcast for a chat about his career in comedy and TV. Steve regales us with stories of his first appearance on 'Love Island Aftersun', being part of the writing team for 'The Russell Howard Hour' and the quiz show 'CelebAbility', and how he finally got to enact his childhood dream of creating his very own sitcom 'Buffering' with Iain Stirling.All music written and performed in this podcast by Steve Otis GunnExcept 'Unguarded in Eden' Lyrics by Aoife Nally, Music by Steve Otis GunnPlease buy my book 'You Shot My Dog and I Love You' available in all good book shops, online and directly.Podcast Socials:Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tvtimespodInsta: https://www.instagram.com/tvtimespodYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@tvtimespodTwitter: https://twitter.com/tvtimespodSteve Otis Gunn's Socials:Insta: https://www.instagram.com/steveotisgunnTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/steveotisgunnFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/steveotisgunn.antisocialSteve Bugeja's Socials:Insta: https://www.instagram.com/stevebugejacomedyTwitter: https://x.com/stevebugejaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/SteveBugejaComedianYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/stevebugejaTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@stevebugejacomedyProduced by Steve Otis Gunn for Jilted Maggotwww.jiltedmaggot.com

Today we welcome British-Australian comedian, writer, and doctor Phil Hammond to the podcast for a chat about his career in TV, radio, and comedy. We discuss Phil’s numerous appearances on 'Have I Got News For You' and why Boris Johnson is not the bumbling idiot he makes himself out to be. Phil explains how he became the first-ever atheist presenter of a religious programme on the BBC, why he and Tony Gardner once used an ice cream van to topple a sitting MP, and how, whilst appearing on Countdown, Des Lynam pretended not to know what a boner was.All music written and performed in this podcast by Steve Otis GunnPlease buy my book 'You Shot My Dog and I Love You' available in all good book shops, online and directly.Podcast Socials:Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tvtimespodInsta: https://www.instagram.com/tvtimespodYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@tvtimespodTwitter: https://twitter.com/tvtimespodSteve's Socials:Insta: https://www.instagram.com/steveotisgunnTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/steveotisgunnFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/steveotisgunn.antisocialPhil's Socials:Insta: https://www.instagram.com/phammond9Twitter: https://x.com/drphilhammondFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/drphilhammondHere's a link to 'Doctors and Nurses' starring Adrian Edmondson & David Mitchell:https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x758crsProduced by Steve Otis Gunn for Jilted Maggotwww.jiltedmaggot.com

Today we welcome Australian comedian Nick Schuller to the podcast for a chat about his dislike of social media, the genius of Stewart Lee and Nathan Fielder, Moving to London in March 2020 and giving away free bottles of wine at The Melbourne Comedy Festival. We also discuss the UK's fascination with Neighbours, why low quality films are being churned out at the same time as top tier television, and why SAS Australia's premiere was slightly misjudged. All music written and performed in this podcast by Steve Otis GunnPlease buy my book 'You Shot My Dog and I Love You' available in all good book shops, online and directly.Podcast Socials:Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tvtimespodInsta: https://www.instagram.com/tvtimespodYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@tvtimespodTwitter: https://twitter.com/tvtimespodSteve's Socials:Insta: https://www.instagram.com/steveotisgunnTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/steveotisgunnFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/steveotisgunn.antisocialNick isn't a fan of Social Media, but if you insist...Insta: https://www.instagram.com/nickdcschullerTwitter: https://x.com/nickdcschullerFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/nickdcschullerYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@nickdschullerTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nickdcschullerProduced by Steve Otis Gunn for Jilted Maggotwww.jiltedmaggot.com