The Comedy Writers Group

This week we're workshopping new bits with Nicole Chapman and Theo Rylan, who are joining me in our new Melbourne Fringe show, Uh-Oh Laugh Comes to Town.We chat about Nicole and Theo's first six months on the stand-up scene before breaking into some fresh material. We chat about the Aussie tradition of going barefoot to the shops before getting into Theo's desire for dates to arrive on schedule.Uh-Oh Laugh Comes to Town is at Theory Bar from the 9th - 18th of October.Follow @blackchickabroadFollow @theorylanhahaFollow your host, @marcelthecomedianFollow The Comedy Writers Group on @comedywritersgroupThe 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

We've hit 200 episodes so to celebrate we put on a live show on Humdinger's iconic stage with special guests Ivan Aristegueta (Thank God You're Here), Kirsty Webeck (Guy Montgomery's Spelling Bee), Janty Blair (Melbourne Comedy Festival Gala), and featuring band-leader Blake Everett (Wham Bam Thankyou Jam.)We chat tours, writing buddies, catching up for content, then dig into some joke workshopping with Ivan's dog poo bit and Janty's over sixties sex scenes.Thanks to everyone who came along and everyone who helped out behind the scenes to make it special.Follow @ivancomedyFollow @kirstywebeckFollow @janty_blairFollow @blakeyoufilthycowFollow your host, @marcelthecomedianFollow The Comedy Writers Group on @comedywritersgroupThe 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

On this week's episode I'm joined by multi-award nominated Andy Balloch! Andy is a brilliant Melbourne comedian with a string of top-tier solo shows under his belt. We chat about how his development process helps him steer away from that pesky burnout that seems to come for so many creatives.We also chat about being a child actor, The Silver Brumby, Gantt charts, the value of a team, and a whole lot more.The Comedy Writers Group is a podcast keen to explore how comedians make what they make and how they make a career doing it. Follow @theandyballochFollow your host, @marcelthecomedianFollow The Comedy Writers Group on @comedywritersgroupThe 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 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