The Comedy Writers Group

This week I'm joined by comedian and celebrity social worker (as seen on Netlfix), Esky Escandor. Esky has been a member of The Comedy Writers Group since the early days and it's time for him to make his solo debut at the Sydney Fringe.Come and be a fly on the wall as I offer my two-cents in the development process of the show. We chat about shortform versus storytelling, Esky's fifteen minutes of fame, finding the music in the delivery, and a whole lot more.Stick around at the end of the episode to hang out with Theo Rylan and Nicole Chapman. We have an exciting announcement.Follow @esky.eskFollow your host, @marcelthecomedianFollow The Comedy Writers Group on @comedywritersgroupThe CWG Podcast is a behind-the-scenes exploration of how comedians make what they make and how they make a career doing it. The Comedy Writers Group offers weekly online meetings for comedy writers to develop their material with professional comedians.Join the patreon and access the following:Unlock our online meet-ups and workshopsAccess weekly bonus episodesAccess the first 90 episodes of the podcastExclusive access to our discord and facebook groups

This week I'm joined by the great Paul Williams. Paul is a comedian, musician, and the Taskmaster's assistant on Taskmaster NZ. He's also the creator of the new TV show, New Zealand Spy available to watch now on ABC iView and TVNZ.We chat about the origins of the new show, being cast in Taskmaster, Paul's relationship with confidence, stunts, problem-solving, music-making, and a whole lot more.Follow @paulwilliamsFollow your host, @marcelthecomedianFollow The Comedy Writers Group on @comedywritersgroup and join the patreon.Unlock our online meet-ups and workshopsAccess weekly bonus episodesAccess the first 90 episodes of the podcastExclusive access to our discord and facebook groups

This week I'm joined by returning guest, Dylan Murphy. Dylan is an award-winning director, filmmaker, comedian, and actor. We chat about his recent success landing a major role in ABC's Ground Up alongside Sam Pang and Emma Harvie.We chat about the audition process, working with director Wayne Hope, and what it's like filming comedy. We also get into what else is on Dylan's slate and chat more about about his approach to directing as well as his solo show aspirations.Follow @dylanpatFollow your host, @marcelthecomedianFollow The Comedy Writers Group on @comedywritersgroup and join the patreon.Unlock our online meet-ups and workshopsAccess weekly bonus episodesAccess the first 90 episodes of the podcastExclusive access to our discord and facebook groups

On this week's episode I'm joined by comedian, screenwriter, actor, Tegan Higginbotham. Tegan is returning to stand-up after several years from the spotlight. We chat about why she left and what she's working on now.We talk about our mixed relationships with stand-up, the state of the Melbourne scene, her new show, and "young people stuff."Follow @teganhigginbothamFollow your host, @marcelthecomedianFollow The Comedy Writers Group on instagram and join the patreon.Unlock our online meet-ups and workshopsAccess weekly bonus episodesAccess the first 90 episodes of the podcastExclusive access to our discord and facebook groups

On this week's episode I'm joined by the great Josh Earl to talk about his new show Coach coming to The Comedy Republic. We talk about the origins of the show, the value of an off-season, and get stuck into some parts that are still being worked out.We talk about smelly teenagers, the manosphere, and a whole lot more. It's a great chat.Tickets to Josh's show: https://www.comedyrepublic.com.au

On this week's episode I'm joined by Nicole Chapman (Raw State Finalist) and Ainslie Rose (Ainslie's Bootcamp). We get stuck into Beyonce fandom before discussing identity, the Black experience, and we workshop a new joke about the dark side of acting.Follow @blackchickabroadFollow @ainslierose4Follow your host, @marcelthecomedianFollow @comedywritersgroup on instagram and join the patreon.Unlock our online meet-ups and workshopsAccess weekly bonus episodesAccess the first 90 episodes of the podcastExclusive access to our discord and facebook groups

This week on the podcast I'm joined by improviser and actor, Graham Dickson. Graham is the founder of The Free Association in London and a co-founder of the West-End smash hit, Austentatious.We talk about finding improv, working alongside Steen Raskopoulos, the game of the scene, the origins of long-form in London, building a theatre, and how it feels to discover you're living the dream that you might not have intended.Lots of shout outs in this episode to Carlo Ritchie, Amy Cooke-Hodgson, Cariad Lloyd, and a whole lot more. 

This week I'm joined by actor and comedian, Rhys Mitchell, to talk about guest starring on one of the best shows in town.We talk about how this Melbourne actor ended up in LA acting across from Jean Smart and Hannah Einbinder as The Amazing Steven, along with Rhys' origin story, pitching shows, film school, low moments, and what particular thing has lead to the most success.I also practice pitching Rhys my new show.Follow @rhystvFollow your host, @marcelthecomedianFollow The Comedy Writers Group on instagram and join the patreon.Unlock our online meet-ups and workshopsAccess weekly bonus episodesAccess the first 90 episodes of the podcastExclusive access to our discord and facebook groups

This week I'm joined by multi-disciplinary award-nominated comedian Kate Dehnert. We talk about how her show Echo become a sensation (my words) at Melbourne International Comedy Festival with rave reviews, an award nom, and a heap of buzz.What's it like to have a break-up show that's a total break out?We also chat music, morning routine, after show rituals, the dread of social media, and a whole lot more.Follow @katedehnertFollow your host, @marcelthecomedianFollow The Comedy Writers Group on instagram and join the patreon.Unlock our online meet-ups and workshopsAccess weekly bonus episodesAccess the first 90 episodes of the podcastExclusive access to our discord and facebook groups